1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-74 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.He applied for Teaching Assistantship to finance his education and was _ the position for his rich experience in teaching.（分数：2.00）A.qualifiedB.grantedC.presentedD.supplied2.By the time she is 50 years old, she _ an inmate
2、of the prison for over half of her life.（分数：2.00）A.would have beenB.will beC.will have beenD.would be3.If he had listened to me, be _ earlier.（分数：2.00）A.might arriveB.had arrivedC.might be arrivingD.might have arrived4.A large number of cars _ parked in front of my house.（分数：2.00）A.areB.isC.hasD.was
3、5.The importance of fitness should not be _ because it is not developed in a day.（分数：2.00）A.withdrawnB.overlookedC.relaxedD.stressed6.Whether or not their business will succeed _ their most concern.（分数：2.00）A.have becomeB.areC.has becomeD.to become7.I should like to _ my thanks to you for your kindn
4、ess.（分数：2.00）A.extendB.intendC.pretendD.attend8.The girl wont have her lunch before she _ her homework.（分数：2.00）A.will finishB.finishesC.had finishedD.finished9.Mr. Smith said that he did not want to _ any further responsibilities.（分数：2.00）A.get onB.look upC.put upD.take on10.We were lost at sea, at
5、 the _ of wind and weather.（分数：2.00）A.serviceB.expenseC.costD.mercy二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)BQuestions 11-15 are based on the following passage:/BVenus (金星) is known as the earths “twin“ because the two planets are so like each other in size. The diameter of Venus is about 7, 520 miles (12,10
6、0 km. ), smaller than that of the earth. No other planet comes closer to the earth than Venus. At its nearest approach it is about 25,000,000 miles (40,2000,000 km. ) away.As seen from the earth, Venus is the first planet or star that can be seen in the western sky in the evening. At other times, it
7、 is the last planet or star that can be seen in the eastern sky in the morning. When Venus is near its brightest point, it can be seen in daylight. Early astronomers called the object that appeared in the evening Hesperus, and Phosphorus in the morning. Later, they realized these two objects were th
8、e same planet. They named it Venus in honor of the Roman goddess of love and beauty.（分数：10.00）(1).Travelling around Venus in a straight way, you would have a long trip of about _ miles.（分数：2.00）A.24,896B.23,613C.37,994D.25,000,000(2).The word “twin“ in the first sentence means _.（分数：2.00）A.a brother
9、 or sister of step mother or fatherB.either of two children born together of the same motherC.an adopted childD.a deserted child(3).Venus is called the earths “twin“ because _.（分数：2.00）A.its almost as big as the earthB.its the nearest to the earthC.Venus and the earth are both planetsD.they are of t
10、he same shape(4).We can learn from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.Venus is always the last to appear in the sky in the eveningB.Venus is sometimes the last to appear in the sky in the morningC.Venus is sometimes the last to disappear in the eastern sky in the morningD.Venus is sometimes the last to d
11、isappear in the western sky in the morning(5).The best title for the passage might be _.（分数：2.00）A.The Size of VenusB.Venus and the EarthC.Venusthe Earths “Twin“D.The Nearest NeighborBQuestions 16-20 are based on the following passage:/BIt might be supposed that greater efficiency could be achieved
12、if several people worked together to solve a problem than if only one individual works on it.Although groups often may increase the motivation of their members to deal with problems, there are conflicts arising among members of a group. Problem solving needs the presence of an effective leader who n
13、ot only provides direction, but also permits the orderly, constructive expression of different opinions; much of the leaders effort may be devoted to resolving differences. Success in problem solving also depends on the distribution of ability within a group.Although groups may reach a greater numbe
14、r of correct solutions, or may require less time to discover an answer, their efficiency is typically lower than that achieved by skilled individuals working alone.In brainstorming, a problem is presented to a group of people who then proceed to offer whatever they can think of. Theoretically these
15、unrestricted suggestions increase the probability that at least some better solutions will appear. Nevertheless, studies show that when individuals work alone under similar conditions, performance tends to proceed more efficiently than it does in groups.Under special circumstances, however, a group
16、may solve problems more effectively than a competent individual does. Group members may contribute different resources to a solutionthat no individual can achieve alone. Sometimes social demands may require group agreement on a single issue, as in making national economic or military policies under
17、the governments. When only one among several solutions is correct, even if a group requires more time, it has a higher probability of identifying the right one than does an individual alone.（分数：10.00）(1).In a group, problem solving needs _.（分数：2.00）A.the presence of an effective leaderB.the best way
18、 to collect resourcesC.everyone to work harderD.more funds(2).According to the author, it is easier for groups to reach _.（分数：2.00）A.mistakes they want to makeB.the place which they want to goC.the place where they want to restD.a greater number of correct solutions(3).The author thinks that unrestr
19、icted suggestions can bring about _.（分数：2.00）A.some troubleB.some better solutionsC.some more timeD.some more effort(4).It can be seen from the passage that a group will be more efficient in _.（分数：2.00）A.discussing directionsB.correcting mistakesC.dealing with national problemsD.finding a problem(5)
20、.According to the author, which of the following statement is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.A group of people may solve problems more effectively than an individual.B.The efficiency of a group is worst in the world.C.A group will not be efficient in dealing with national policiesD.Effective leaders often solve th
21、e problems themselvesBQuestions 21-25 are based on the following passage:/BDo we need laws that prevent us from running risks with our lives? If so, then perhaps laws are needed prohibiting the sale of alcoholic drinks.Weve already tried that. For 13 years, between 1920 and 1933, there were no liquo
22、r stores anywhere in the United States. They were shut down-abolished by an amendment(修正案). After January 20, 1920, there was supposed to be no more manufacturing, selling, or transporting of “intoxication liquors.“ Without any more liquor, people could not drink it. And if they did not drink it, ho
23、w could they get drunk? There would be no more dangers to the public welfare from drunkenness and alcoholism. It was all very logical. And yet prohibition of liquor, beer, and wine did not work. Why?Because, law or no law, millions of people still liked to drink alcohol. And they were willing to tak
24、e risks to get it. They were not about to change their tastes and habits just because of a change in the law. And gangs of liquor smugglers made it easy to buy an illegal drinkor two or three. They smuggled millions of gallons of the illegal beverages (饮料) across the Canadian and Mexican Borders. Dr
25、inkers were lucky to know of an illegal bar that served Mexican or Canadian liquor. Crime and drunkenness were both supposed to decline as a result of prohibition. Instead people drank more alcohol than everoften poisoned alcohol.On December 5, 1933, they removed prohibition by approving the 21st Am
26、endment to the Constitution.（分数：10.00）(1).All of the following were reasons for the proposal of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution and the Volstead Act, except that _.（分数：2.00）A.there would be no further danger to the public from alcoholismB.there would be a rise in the cost of alcoholic beverag
27、esC.Without liquor, people would not drinkD.people would not become drank or create a public nuisance(2).During Prohibition, illegal alcohol was _.（分数：2.00）A.sold openlyB.no longer a temptationC.a major factor in the passage of the Volstead ActD.brought across the Mexican and Canadian borders(3).Dur
28、ing Prohibition, people _.（分数：2.00）A.lived in fear of the lawB.were willing to risk arrest for the pleasure of liquorC.endangered their communitiesD.were respectful of the legal sanctions placed on them(4).When enacting (颁布)the prohibition laws, government officials assumed that _.（分数：2.00）A.every A
29、merican would buy alcohol illegallyB.all criminal activities would ceaseC.patrols of the Canadian border would halt the sale of alcoholD.the social threat from drunkenness would decline(5).It can be inferred from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.the Congress was wise to repeal ProhibitionB.the Prohibit
30、ion Era was characterized by a decrease in crime and drunkennessC.during Prohibition, most Americans stopped drinkingD.laws should be passed to ban the sale of alcoholic beveragesBQuestions 26-30 are based on the following note:/BBImportant Note:/BApplication for admission to the Graduate School at
31、this university must be made on forms provided by the Director of Admission. An applicant whose undergraduate work was done at another institution should request that two copies of undergraduate transcripts and degrees be sent directly to the Dean of Graduate School. Both the application and transcr
32、ipts must be on file at least one month prior to the registration date, and must be accompanied by a nonrefundable ten-dollar check or money order to cover the cost of processing the application.Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School but were not enrolled during the previous
33、semester should reapply for admission using a special form available in the office of the Graduate School. It is not necessary for students who have previously been denied admission to resubmit transcripts; however, new application forms must accompany all requests for reconsideration. Applications
34、should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student wishes to enroll.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the authors main point?（分数：2.00）A.How to apply to the Graduate School.B.How to enroll in an undergraduate university.C.How to register for graduate coursework.D.How to make
35、application for graduation.(2).Where would this passage most probably be found?（分数：2.00）A.In a university catalog.B.In a travel folder.C.In a newspaper.D.In a textbook.(3).According to the passage, where would a student secure application forms for admission to the university?（分数：2.00）A.From the cha
36、irperson of the department.B.From the Dean of the Graduate School.C.From the institution where the undergraduate work was done.D.From the Director of Admissions.(4).Which of the following documents must be on file thirty days before the registration date?（分数：2.00）A.Two copies of recommendations from
37、 former professors.B.A written approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.C.One set of transcripts and an English proficiency score.D.Two copies of undergraduate courses and grades, an application form, and an application fee.(5).Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School（分数：2.0
38、0）A.never need to apply for admissionB.must reapply if they have not been registered at the university during the previous semesterC.must reapply every semesterD.must reapply when they are within ten credit hours of graduation三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：1，分数：20.00)A land free from destruction, plus wealth, n
39、atural resources, and labor supplyall these were important factors, in helping England to become the center for the Industrial Revolution.U(31) /U they were not enough. Something else was needed to start the industrial process. That “something special“ was men U(32) /U individuals who could invent m
40、achines, find new sources of power, and establish business organizations to reshape society.The men who U(33) /U the machines of the Industrial Revolution came from many backgrounds and many occupations. Many of them were U(34) /U inventors than scientists. A man who is a pure scientist is primarily
41、 interested in doing his research U(35) /U . He is not necessarily working so that his findings can be used. An inventor or one interested in applied science is U(36) /U trying to make something that has a concrete idea. He may try to solve a problem by using the theories U(37) /U science or by expe
42、rimenting through trial and error. Regardless of his method, he is working to obtain a specific result: the construction of a harvesting machine, the burning of a light bulb, or one of U(38) /U other objectives.Most of the people who developed the machines of the Industrial Revolution were inventors
43、, not trained scientists. A few were both scientists and inventors. Even those who hadU(39) /U or no training in science might not have made their inventions if a groundwork had not been laid by scientists years U(40) /U .（分数：20.00）A.ButB.AndC.BesidesD.EvenA.generatingB.effectiveC.motivationD.creati
44、veA.employedB.createdC.operatedD.controlledA.lessB.betterC.moreD.worseA.happilyB.occasionallyC.reluctantlyD.accuratelyA.seldomB.sometimesC.usuallyD.neverA.ofB.withC.toD.asA.fewB.thoseC.manyD.allA.littleB.muchC.someD.anyA.agoB.pastC.aheadD.before四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Pupil: Sorry, Mr. W
45、ang. Im late. My alarm clock didnt ting. Teacher: _（分数：2.00）A.It doesnt matter. These things happenB.Excuse me, sir. I never accept any apologies at allC.Thank you. Youre welcomeD.Never mind. You dont have to be so polite12.Passer-by: _ ? Local resident: Yes, theres one near the end of the street. I
46、ts behind the church.（分数：2.00）A.Hello, sir. Wheres the bus stationB.Excuse me. Is there a parking lot anywhere around hereC.Excuse me, sir. How can I find the way to the police stationD.Which building is the Department of Immigration, please13.Colleague A: Cigarette? Colleague B: No, thank you. Ive
47、given up smoking. Havent had one since last month. Colleague A: _（分数：2.00）A.Well, you dont mind if I have one, do you?B.OK. Go ahead and do it.C.All tight. Take care!D.Sorry, have another one then.14.Robert: Mary, Id like you to meet my new neighbor, Tom. Mary: Hello, Tom. Its nice to meet you. Tom:
48、 _（分数：2.00）A.How is the baby?B.Hello, Mary! I havent seen you for ages.C.Hi, Mary! Ive heard so much about you.D.Hi, Mary! Welcome to China.15.Friend A: Just call me dad! My wife and I had our first baby. Friend B: _（分数：2.00）A.What a nonsense !B.Really? Congratulations !C.Dad, are you OK?D.Sorry to hear it.16.Doctor: _ ? Patient: Im much better. My stomach problem is gone. Now I just feel hungry.（分数：2.00）A.Do you have anything to declare, sirB.Good morning. May I help youC.How are you feeling todayD.What seems to be the problem17.Jane: Do you think he will come to my
