1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-48 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.Because Edgar was convinced of the accuracy of this fact, he_ his opinion.（分数：2.00）A.struck atB.strove forC.stuck toD.stood for2.All flights _ because of the snowstorm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train.（分
2、数：2.00）A.had been canceledB.have been canceledC.were canceledD.having been canceled3.Some diseases are _ by certain water animals.（分数：2.00）A.transplantedB.transformedC.transportedD.transmitted4.When I try to understand _ that prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect, it see
3、ms to me that there are two causes.（分数：2.00）A.why it doesB.what it doesC.what it isD.why it is5.“You are very selfish. Its high time you_ that you are not the most important person in the world, “Edgar said to his boss angrily.（分数：2.00）A.realizedB.have realizedC.realizeD.should realize6.What he said
4、 just now bad little to do with the question_ discussion.（分数：2.00）A.onB.inC.underD.at7.These goods are_for export, though a few of them may be sold on the home market.（分数：2.00）A.essentiallyB.completelyC.necessarilyD.remarkably8.Over a third of the population was estimated to have no _to the health s
5、ervice.（分数：2.00）A.assessmentB.assignmentC.exceptionD.access9.As teachers we should concern ourselves with what is said, not what we think_.（分数：2.00）A.ought to be saidB.must sayC.have to be saidD.need to say10.The suggestion that the mayor _ the prizes was accepted by everyone.（分数：2.00）A.would presen
6、tB.presentC.presentsD.ought to present二、BPart Reading (总题数：20，分数：40.00)11.This passage most probably appear_.（分数：2.00）A.in the newspaperB.in a magazineC.in a booklet for patientsD.in an academic book12.Why is it difficult to predict the possible effects of electromagnetic fields on an airplanes comp
7、uters? _.（分数：2.00）A.Because it is extremely dangerous to conduct such research on an airplane.B.Because it remains a mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with.C.Because research scientists have not been to produce the same effects in labs.D.Because experts lack adequate equipment to
8、do such research.13.The teaching of reading will be successful if_.（分数：2.00）A.teachers can improve conditions at school for the studentsB.teachers can enable students to develop their own way of readingC.teachers can devise the most efficient system for readingD.teachers can make their teaching acti
9、vities observable14.The passage is mainly about_.（分数：2.00）A.a new regulation for all airlinesB.the defects of electronic devicesC.a possible cause of aircraft crashesD.effective safety measures for air flight15.People sometimes succeed in timely avoiding danger because_.（分数：2.00）A.they have gained e
10、xperienceB.they jump out of the way in timeC.they are calm in face of dangerD.they are warned of the danger and can take quick action16.The passage wants to _.（分数：2.00）A.tell patients what they can do and what they cantB.tell people when they can visit patients and when they cantC.give patients guid
11、elines on how to treat their illnessesD.give people ideas on how to treat their illnesses17.Children would play with fire until their hands were burnt away if_.（分数：2.00）A.they were given no warning beforehandB.they had never burnt themselvesC.they had no sense of painD.they were fearful of the fire1
12、8.A really fearless soldier_.（分数：2.00）A.is of little use to the armyB.is without equalC.is nothing but a dead soldierD.easily gets killed in a battle19.It can be inferred from the passage that the author_.（分数：2.00）A.is in favor of prohibiting passengers use of electronic devices completelyB.has over
13、estimated the danger of electromagnetic interferenceC.hasnt formed his own opinion on this problemD.regards it as unreasonable to exercise a total ban during flight20.Fear should be used properly because _.（分数：2.00）A.an airplane may crash on your houseB.you may get cancerC.fear can only be used as a
14、 servant and guideD.men are now letting fear rule them too much21.Few airlines want to impose a total ban on their passengers using electronic devices because_.（分数：2.00）A.they dont believe there is such a danger as radio interferenceB.the harmful effect of electromagnetic interference is yet to be p
15、rovedC.most passengers refuse to take a plane which bans the use of radio and cassette playersD.they have other effective safety measures to fall back on22.What is said about the over 100 aircraft incidents in the past 15 years?（分数：2.00）A.They may have been caused by the damage to the radio systems.
16、B.They may have taken place during take-off and landing.C.They were proved to have been caused by the passengers portable computers.D.They were suspected to have resulted from electromagnetic interference.23.According to the passage, if you want to see your friend who is in hospital, you have to_.（分
17、数：2.00）A.go there with his relativesB.go at 7:008:00 a.m.C.go with some alcoholic drinks for your friendD.be not suffering illnesses that can be easily passed on24.The main idea of the passage is that_.（分数：2.00）A.teachers should do as little as possible in helping students learn to readB.teachers sh
18、ould encourage students to read as widely as possibleC.reading ability is something acquired rather than taughtD.reading is more complicated than generally believed25.Implied but not stated:_.（分数：2.00）A.Fear is always something helpfulB.Too much fear is harmfulC.Fear ought to be used as a servant an
19、d guideD.Fear is something unprofitable26.The problem with the reading course as mentioned in the first Paragraph is that_.（分数：2.00）A.it is one of the most difficult school coursesB.students spend endless hours in readingC.reading tasks are assigned with little guidanceD.too much time is spent in te
20、aching about reading27.Among the following people, who mostly need to read this passage?（分数：2.00）A.doctorsB.nursesC.patientsD.Visitors28.According to the passage, learning to read will no longer be a difficult task when_.（分数：2.00）A.children become highly motivatedB.teacher and learner roles are inte
21、rchangeableC.teaching helps children in the search for knowledgeD.reading enriches childrens experience29.The word “scrutiny“ (Line 3, Para. 3) most probably means“_“（分数：2.00）A.inquiryB.observationC.controlD.suspicion30.From the passage we can know patients in hospital _.（分数：2.00）A.cant carry their
22、medical documents to the hospital.B.must arrange their relatives or friends to help them for clothes.C.should have all their meals.D.can phone only one of their relatives or friends one day.三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：10，分数：20.00)A.textbooksB.magazinesC.manualsD.bookletA.howB.whatC.whenD.whereA.AlthoughB.Sin
23、ceC.WhileD.HoweverA.informationB.abilitiesC.featuresD.expectationA.frontB.backC.mainD.lastA.fallsB.fallenC.groupedD.turnedA.increaseB.liftC.raiseD.enhanceA.textbooksB.journalsC.discussionsD.sectionsA.oddB.evenC.greekD.romanA.TextbooksB.JournalsC.ManualsD.Booklet四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)41.A:
24、 I adore your hat. B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Yours is lovely, too.B.I think yours is better.C.Im afraid its a cheap one.D.Youre kind to say so.42.Wilson: Hello. May I speak to Peter?Peter: _.（分数：2.00）A.Sorry, the number is engaged. Will you hold?B.Yes, speaking.C.Hello. Whore you, please?D.Hello. Thank you fo
25、r calling.43.A: This is one of a pair, isnt it?B: Yes, madam.A: Well, can I see the other one, please?B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Certainly, madam, here it is.B.Fancy meeting you here.C.Thats right, but you are late.D.How can I help you?44.A: I believe weve met somewhere before.B: No, _.（分数：2.00）A.it isnt the s
26、ame.B.it cant be true,C.I dont think so.D.Id rather not.45.A: Im terribly sorry, Professor. Could I have an extra day or two for the assignment? My computer broke down last night. B: _.（分数：2.00）A.You dont have to apologize.B.I accept your apology.C.You may only have one.D.Sorry to hear that.46.Custo
27、mer: How much are the eggs?Saleswoman: _.（分数：2.00）A.They are free-range.B.We have some free-range eggs.C.The free-range eggs cost more than regular ones.D.The free-range ones are 3.95 a dozen.47.A: I wonder whether you could put my friend up for a few days? B: Tell me when. A: Next weekend actually.
28、 B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Ive found it very easy.B.What are you doing here?C.Let me think it over, and Ill tell you later.D.Ive got an appointment at 11.48.A: Can I get you a cup of tea?B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Thats very nice of you.B.With pleasure.C.You can, please.D.Thank you for the tea.49.Sophie: Why dont you ta
29、ke your friends to the football game?Keith: _.（分数：2.00）A.I dont think its a clever idea.B.Cant you think of anything better?C.Well, they are not really football fans.D.Nothing is worse than this. They hate football.50.Customer. Good evening. I booked a table for 4 under the name Hunt.Waiter: Just a
30、minute. _.（分数：2.00）A.Im sorry, but we are full tonight.B.Thats right, but you are late.C.Oh, yes, table 9, this way please.D.Please go upstairs and see if there is a spare table.工程硕士(GCT)英语-48 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.Because Edgar was convinced of the accuracy of
31、 this fact, he_ his opinion.（分数：2.00）A.struck atB.strove forC.stuck to D.stood for解析：本题空格处是说他坚持他的意见。C 项的 stuck to 意为“坚持(观点，意见)”，符合句意。其他三项中，A 项 struck at 意为“敲打，猛击”，B 项 strove for 意为“为努力，奋斗，努力争取”，D 项 stood for 意为“代表，意味，支持，主张”，都与题意不符。因此 C 项为正确答案。 Part Two Reading Comprehension2.All flights _ because of
32、 the snowstorm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train.（分数：2.00）A.had been canceledB.have been canceledC.were canceledD.having been canceled 解析：本题空格处是说因为暴风雪，所有的班机都取消了。该题为“逻辑主语+doing”构成主语独立：结构，表示原因。因此 D 项为正确答案。3.Some diseases are _ by certain water animals.（分数：2.00）A.transplantedB.transf
33、ormedC.transportedD.transmitted 解析：D 项 transmitted 意为“传送，传导，流传，发射，传染，传播”符合题意，如：Parents transmit some of their characteristics to their children(父母把一些特有的素质遗传给儿女)。其他三项中，A 项 transplanted 意为“移植，迁移”，B 项 transformed 意为“改变，改造，改革”，C项 transported 意为“运输，流放，放逐”，都与题意不符。因此 D 项为正确答案。4.When I try to understand _ t
34、hat prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes.（分数：2.00）A.why it doesB.what it doesC.what it is D.why it is解析：“it isthat”是强调结构，可先排除 A、B 两项。that 句中的 prevents 缺主语，排除 D 项。因此 C 项为正确答案。5.“You are very selfish. Its high time you_ that you a
35、re not the most important person in the world, “Edgar said to his boss angrily.（分数：2.00）A.realized B.have realizedC.realizeD.should realize解析：本题空格处是说你早该认识到你不是世界上最重要的人。该题为“Its high time that”结构，从句中的动词使用过去时表虚拟，故 A 项正确。类似的结构还有“Its time that”和“Its about time that”等。6.What he said just now bad little to
36、do with the question_ discussion.（分数：2.00）A.onB.inC.under D.at解析：本题空格处是说在讨论中的问题。under discussion 构成一习惯搭配，含“讨论中”之意，相似的搭配还有：“under threat”(处于威胁之中)；“under construction”(正在建造中)；“under arrest”(处于被捕状态中)。 因此 C 项为正确答案。7.These goods are_for export, though a few of them may be sold on the home market.（分数：2.00
37、）A.essentially B.completelyC.necessarilyD.remarkably解析：本题空格处是说这些货物基本上都是用来出口的。A 项“essentially 基本地，本质地”符合题意，如：“Besides，television is essentially a passive medium”(除此以外，电视实质上是一种被动的媒介)。其他三项中，B 项 completely 意为“完整地，全部地；彻底地”，C 项 necessarily 意为“必要地，必须地”，D 项 remarkably 意为“异常地，非凡地，值得注意地，显著地”，都与题意不符。因此 A 项为正确答
38、案。8.Over a third of the population was estimated to have no _to the health service.（分数：2.00）A.assessmentB.assignmentC.exceptionD.access 解析：本题空格处是说无法享用公共医疗卫生服务。“Have (no)access to”构成固定词组，意为“有(没有)途径，机会进入(享用，使用)”的意思。其他三项中，A 项 assessment 意为“评价，估价，评定”，B 项 assignment 意为“分配，委派，任务，指定的作业”，C 项 exception 意为“除以
39、外”，都与题意不符。因此 D 项为正确答案。9.As teachers we should concern ourselves with what is said, not what we think_.（分数：2.00）A.ought to be said B.must sayC.have to be saidD.need to say解析：本题空格处是说不是我们认为应该说什么。句中的“we think”为插入语，根据与空格相对应的“what is said”，排除 B 项和 D 项，又因 what 作单数处理，C 项错。因此 A 项为正确答案。10.The suggestion that
40、the mayor _ the prizes was accepted by everyone.（分数：2.00）A.would presentB.present C.presentsD.ought to present解析：同位语从句中的谓语形式应根据 suggestion 的要求，应为“ should+动词原形”， should 可省略。二、BPart Reading (总题数：20，分数：40.00)11.This passage most probably appear_.（分数：2.00）A.in the newspaperB.in a magazineC.in a booklet
41、for patients D.in an academic book解析：因为这篇短文主要是向病人介绍住院期间需遵守的一些规定，因此有可能会出现在给病人的入院手册上。12.Why is it difficult to predict the possible effects of electromagnetic fields on an airplanes computers? _.（分数：2.00）A.Because it is extremely dangerous to conduct such research on an airplane.B.Because it remains a
42、 mystery what wavelengths are liable to be interfered with.C.Because research scientists have not been to produce the same effects in labs. D.Because experts lack adequate equipment to do such research.解析：依据是第三段第四行。13.The teaching of reading will be successful if_.（分数：2.00）A.teachers can improve con
43、ditions at school for the studentsB.teachers can enable students to develop their own way of reading C.teachers can devise the most efficient system for readingD.teachers can make their teaching activities observable解析：依据文章第：二段第二行 B 项符合其意思。14.The passage is mainly about_.（分数：2.00）A.a new regulation
44、for all airlinesB.the defects of electronic devicesC.a possible cause of aircraft crashes D.effective safety measures for air flight解析：该文主要讨论发生空难的原因。15.People sometimes succeed in timely avoiding danger because_.（分数：2.00）A.they have gained experienceB.they jump out of the way in timeC.they are calm
45、in face of dangerD.they are warned of the danger and can take quick action 解析：从第三段第二句和第四段第一句的内容可知正确答案为 D 项。16.The passage wants to _.（分数：2.00）A.tell patients what they can do and what they cant B.tell people when they can visit patients and when they cantC.give patients guidelines on how to treat th
46、eir illnessesD.give people ideas on how to treat their illnesses解析：这篇短文主要是向病人介绍住院期间需遵守的一些规定，也就是该做什么不该做什么，因此 A 选项是正确答案。17.Children would play with fire until their hands were burnt away if_.（分数：2.00）A.they were given no warning beforehandB.they had never burnt themselvesC.they had no sense of pain D.
47、they were fearful of the fire解析：从第一段第二句即可知正确答案为 C 项。18.A really fearless soldier_.（分数：2.00）A.is of little use to the armyB.is without equalC.is nothing but a dead soldierD.easily gets killed in a battle 解析：从第一段倒数第二句可知正确答案为 D 项。19.It can be inferred from the passage that the author_.（分数：2.00）A.is in
48、favor of prohibiting passengers use of electronic devices completely B.has overestimated the danger of electromagnetic interferenceC.hasnt formed his own opinion on this problemD.regards it as unreasonable to exercise a total ban during flight解析：文章全文并没有直接说出 A 项，依据文章开头句以及文章最后一段开头句，可看出作者态度很明确。20.Fear should be used properly because _.（分数：2.00）A.an airplane may crash on your houseB.you may get cancerC.fear can only be used as a servant and guide D.men are now letting fear rule them too much解析：从第
