1、在职硕士学位入学资格考试 GCT英语真题 2009年 10月 A卷及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：45 分钟)一、Part One Vocabular(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.He added that the state government has made _ arrangements for the conference. （分数：2.00）A.accurateB.absoluteC.adequateD.active2.This video may be freely reproduced _ commercial promotion or sale. （分数：2
2、.00）A.as forB.except forC.thanks toD.up to3.You_ engage in serious debate or discussion unless you are willing to endure attacks. （分数：2.00）A.have better notB.had better notC.have better not toD.had better not to4.Coffee has been a favorite drink for centuries，_the time when we were drinking it stron
3、g and black，without sugar. （分数：2.00）A.duringB.forC.beforeD.since5.By 2050 the world will have about 2 billion people aged over 60，three times _today. （分数：2.00）A.as much asB.as that ofC.as many asD.as those of6.Saffron returned to London to _her acting career after four years of modeling. （分数：2.00）A.
4、followB.chaseC.seekD.pursue7.He has fancy dreams about his life，and nothing ever quite_ his expectations. （分数：2.00）A.matchesB.makesC.reachesD.realizes8._my neighbors kid with his coming exam，I spend an hour working with him every day. （分数：2.00）A.To helpB.HelpingC.HelpedD.Having helped9.When I worked
5、 as a bank clerk，I had the opportunity to meet a rich_ of people: students，soldiers and factory workers. （分数：2.00）A.diversityB.kindC.rangeD.variety10.Cuts in funding have meant that equipment has been kept in service long after it _ replaced. （分数：2.00）A.should have beenB.would have beenC.could have
6、beenD.might have been二、Part Two Reading C(总题数：4，分数：40.00)Questions 11-15 are based on the following passage: Happy hours are not necessarily happy, not do they last for an hour, but they have become a part of the ritual of the office worker and businessman. On weekdays in pubs and bars throughout Am
7、erica, there is the late afternoon happy hour. The time may vary from place to place, but usually it is held from four to seven. After the workday is finished, office workers in large cities and small towns take a relaxing pause and do not go directly home. They head off instead for the nearest bar
8、or pub to be with friends, co-workers and colleagues. Within minutes the pub is filled to capacity with businessmen and secretaries, office clerks and stock executives. They gather around the bar like birds around a fountain or forest animals around a watering hole and chat about the trifles of offi
9、ce life or matters more personal. This is their desert garden, the place to relieve the days stress at the office. At these happy hours, social binding occurs between people who share the same workplace or similar professions. They may chat about each other or talk about a planned project that has y
10、et to meet a deadline. In this sense, these places become extensions of the workplace and constitute a good portion of ones social life.（分数：10.00）(1).For office workers and businessmen the happy hour is their_ . （分数：2.00）A.professional requirementB.regular practiceC.refreshing breakD.unpaid work(2).
11、Happy hours are held because office workers need to _ . （分数：2.00）A.have a good rest after workB.stay away from household workC.make new friendsD.celebrate their achievements(3).The phrase “filled to capacity” in paragraph 2 means the pub is _.（分数：2.00）A.too crowdedB.rather entertainingC.completely f
12、ullD.very noisy(4).Happy hours contribute to office workers _. （分数：2.00）A.cooperation in societyB.promotion in their companyC.connection in societyD.loyalty to their company(5).Which of the following statements is NOT true? （分数：2.00）A.The happy hour is a social gathering in America.B.People avoid ta
13、lking about work at happy hours.C.Happy hours are held on weekdays only.D.People exchange work experiences at happy hours.Questions 16-20 are based on the following passage: Lazy? Shy? Live in a cave? Those might not be positive attributes for the average human, but they sure are good for animals tr
14、ying to survive in a changing environment. According to a new study, beasts that hibernate (冬眠) or crawl into holes are less likely to be listed as endangered than those that dont. Following up a previous study on extinct animals, which showed that species exhibiting “sleep or hide” (SLOH) behaviors
15、 did better than others, the researchers wanted to see if the same was true of modem creatures like moles and bears. To find out if our more timid animals have a leg up in the survival game, researchers made a master list of 443 sleep-or-hide mammals. With their list in hand, the team compared their
16、 443 to the “red list” of endangered species published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. As suspected, a sleepy or hiding animal was less likely to be on the red list than a regular animal, and a red-list animal was also less likely to be a SLOH-er. This makes a lot of sense, as
17、 animals that hide away in a cave or a tree hole are protected by their physical shelters from a variable environment outside, while hibernators enjoy a flexible metabolism (新陈代谢) that can help them adapt to a changing climate.（分数：10.00）(1).On the list of extinct animals studied, there were_.（分数：2.0
18、0）A.fewer SLOH-ers than regular animalsB.more SLOH-ers than expectedC.as many SLOH-ers as regular animalsD.hardly any SLOH-ers(2).The phrase “a leg up” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”. （分数：2.00）A.an instinctB.an advantageC.a fightD.a chance(3).The study of modern creatures_. （分数：2.00）A.is unrelate
19、d to the study of extinct animalsB.finds evidence missing in the study of extinct animalsC.has findings similar to those of the study of extinct animalsD.reveals a different pattern from the study of extinct animals(4).According to the passage, red-list animals are more likely to _. （分数：2.00）A.be la
20、zyB.be timidC.live longD.sleep less(5).In the last paragraph the author_. （分数：2.00）A.compares the behaviors of sleepers and hidersB.offers an explanation for the survival of sleepers and hidersC.analyzes how a changing environment affects SLOH-ersD.emphasizes what can be learned from SLOH-ersQuestio
21、ns 21-25 are based on the following passage: In computing, passwords are commonly used to limit access to official users. Yet the widespread use of passwords has serious drawbacks. Office workers now have to remember an average of twelve system passwords. In theory they should use different password
22、s for each site, but in reality these would be impossible to remember, so many people use the same password for all. An additional problem is that the majority use simple words such as “hello”, or names of family members, instead of more secure combinations of numbers and letters, such as 6ANV76Y. T
23、his permits computer hackers to download dictionaries and quickly find the word that allows them access. When system users forget their passwords there is extra expense in supplying new ones, while if people are forced to change passwords frequently they often write them down, making systems even le
24、ss secure. Therefore, it is clear that the idea of passwords. Which have been used as security devices for thousands of years, may need rethinking. One possible alternative has been developed by the American firm Real User, and is called “Passfaces”. In order to access the system a worker has to sel
25、ect a series of photographs of faces from a randomly (随机地) generated sequence. If the pictures are selected in the correct order, access is granted. This concept depends on the human ability to recognize and remember a huge number of different faces, and the advantage is that such a sequence cannot
26、be told to anyone or written down, so is more secure. It is claimed that the picture sequence, which used photographs of university students, is easier to remember than passwords, and it has now been adopted for the United States Senate.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the disadvantage of passwords as mentione
27、d in Paragraph 1? （分数：2.00）A.They do not ensure security.B.They are difficult to remember.C.They have to be changed frequently.D.They limit computer accessibility.(2).One can make a password safer by _. （分数：2.00）A.inserting pictures between numbersB.avoiding the use of letters altogetherC.setting up
28、 a firewall against computer hackersD.using complicated combinations of numbers and letters(3).“Passfaces” is a method to get access to a system through_. （分数：2.00）A.remembering a large number of facesB.selecting photographs of faces one likesC.recognizing a sequence of face picturesD.showing ones f
29、ace in front of the computer(4).One advantage of “Passfaces” over a password is that_. （分数：2.00）A.it is easier to rememberB.it is more complicatedC.it takes less time to log inD.it allows one to write less(5).What does the author think of the password? （分数：2.00）A.It is an old system that needs impro
30、vement.B.It provides as much security as before.C.It should be abandoned by computer users.D.It has developed to an advanced stage.Questions 26-30 are based on the following chart: （分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following might be a proper title for the chart? （分数：2.00）A.FedEx Freight Measurements and M
31、ethodsB.FedEx Shipment Regulations in US and Other CountriesC.FedEx International Freight Customer Service GuideD.FedEx Express Freight and Air Cargo Service Restrictions(2).Whats the minimum weight a shipment must reach in order to be transported by air? （分数：2.00）A.No restrictions.B.68kg.C.122kg.D.
32、997kg.(3).If you need to ship something 300cm long within US, which service can you choose? （分数：2.00）A.Shipment in less that 1 day.B.Shipment in 1 or 2 days.C.Shipment in 3 days.D.Shipment in more than 3 days.(4).What does “girth” possibly mean? （分数：2.00）A.Measurement around an object.B.Measurement
33、of object weight.C.Formula to calculate object width.D.Formula to calculate object length.(5).FedEx services have different restrictions on the goods_. （分数：2.00）A.maximum weight per pieceB.maximum length plus girth per pieceC.maximum length per pieceD.maximum height per piece三、Part Three Cloze(总题数：1
34、，分数：20.00)Fueled by weather, wind, and dry undergrowth, uncontrolled wildfires can burn acres of land-and consume everything in their way-in mere minutes. 31, more than 100,000 wildfires clear 4 million to 5 million acres of land in the U.S. every year. A wildfire moves at speeds of up to 23 kilomet
35、ers an hour, consuming everything-trees, bushes, homes, even humans-in its 32. There are three conditions that need to be 33 in order for a wildfire to burn: fuel, oxygen, and a heat source. Fuel is any material 34 a fire that will burn quickly and easily, including trees, grasses, bushes, even home
36、s. Air supplies the oxygen a fire 35 to burn. Heat sources help spark the wildfire and bring fuel to 36 hot enough to start burning. Lightning, burning campfires or cigarettes, hot winds, and even the sun can all provide 37 heat to spark a wildfire. 38 often harmful and destructive to humans, natura
37、lly occurring wildfires play a positive role in nature. They 39 nutrients to the soil by burning dead or decaying matter. They remove diseased plants and harmful insects from a forest ecosystem (生态系统). And by burning 40 thick tress and bushes, wildfires allow sunlight to reach the forest floor, enab
38、ling a new generation of young plants to grow. （分数：20.00）A.After allB.Above allC.In sumD.On averageA.routeB.trackC.pathD.traceA.stableB.presentC.fixedD.favorableA.surroundingB.keepingC.causingD.makingA.acquiresB.needsC.capturesD.meetsA.materialsB.placesC.temperaturesD.conditionsA.additionalB.excessi
39、veC.plentifulD.sufficientA.AlthoughB.AsC.IfD.WhereasA.driveB.reduceC.returnD.assignA.overB.throughC.belowD.beyond四、Part Four Dialogu(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Speaker A: Hi, My name is Mark. Im from Houston, Texas. Speaker B: Im Bill. Glad to meet you. What year are you? Speaker A: _. （分数：2.00）A.I was born
40、 in 1990B.Ive been here for yearsC.Im 19 years oldD.Im a first-year student12.Speaker A: Im getting pretty bored. We should do something despite the rain. Speaker B: _ What do you have in mind? （分数：2.00）A.I back you up.B.Who cares?C.Im with you.D.I like the rain.13.Man: We had a trip to South Africa
41、 this summer. Woman:_ Man: Yes, we did. In fact, we even encountered a lion. （分数：2.00）A.Didnt you?B.How did it go?C.I bet you had a great time.D.I guess you did.14.Man: Do you know Jasons phone number? Woman: _ Man: OK. I might as well look it up in the phone book. （分数：2.00）A.Just a second.B.Not tha
42、t I know of.C.I cant think of it now.D.Why ask?15.Interviewer: Let me see if I understood you. You mean that you can work extra hours if needed, right? Interviewee: _ （分数：2.00）A.Yes. No matter what you say.B.Yes. Thank you for your clarification.C.Yes. You sure understand me.D.Yes. Absolutely.16.Spe
43、aker A: Thanks to John, weve lost our most important client. Speaker B: Ive told you hes not proper for the position. Speaker A: _. （分数：2.00）A.I dont really agree with youB.I should have listened to youC.It doesnt matter. I trust himD.Thank you for being so helpful17.Greg: Hey Merlin. Id like to ask
44、 you a question. Merlin: _ Greg: Well, Im thinking about going to Sweden. Whats the best time to go? （分数：2.00）A.Yes, go ahead.B.Sorry, Im kind of busy.C.OK, whats up?D.Yeah, whats on your mind?18.Woman: I need to buy a wedding gift for Jane and Dealer. Man: Should we stop at the shopping center? Wom
45、an: _. The weddings not until next weed, but I wont have time later to get them anything. （分数：2.00）A.Wont be necessaryB.I suppose soC.Its your callD.If you insist19.Donald: Lets eat out, shall we? Mason: Im broke. Ive gone through my paycheck for the weed already. Donald: Dont worry. _. （分数：2.00）A.W
46、e can find a wayB.Lets split the billC.Just fast foodD.Its my treat20.Teacher: Richard, class begins at 9, and you are late. Student: I know, but I missed my bus. Im sorry. Teacher: _. You have to be here on time. （分数：2.00）A.Dont mention itB.Thats no excuseC.You neednt beD.No problem在职硕士学位入学资格考试 GCT
47、英语真题 2009年 10月 A卷答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：45 分钟)一、Part One Vocabular(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.He added that the state government has made _ arrangements for the conference. （分数：2.00）A.accurateB.absoluteC.adequate D.active解析：【翻译】他补充道，州政府为这次会议做出了适当安排。 【解析】近形词辨析2.This video may be freely reproduced _ commercial pr
48、omotion or sale. （分数：2.00）A.as forB.except for C.thanks toD.up to解析：【翻译】不用于商业推广或销售，这个视频资料可以免费复制。 【解析】固定搭配3.You_ engage in serious debate or discussion unless you are willing to endure attacks. （分数：2.00）A.have better notB.had better not C.have better not toD.had better not to解析：【翻译】你最好不要卷入严肃的争论或者讨论之中，除非你愿意承受攻击。 【解析】情态动词用法4.Coffee has been a favorite drink for centuries，_the time when we were drinking it strong and black，without sugar. （分数：2.00）A.duringB.forC.beforeD.since 解析：【翻译】咖啡几个世纪以来，从我们不放糖，味浓色深，开始饮用，就一直是人们喜欢的饮品。 【解析】时间连词5.By 2050 the world will have about 2 billion people aged o
