1、在职硕士学位入学资格考试 GCT 英语真题 2014 年及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：45 分钟)一、Part One Vocabulary (总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.Bats are long-lived creatures, _a life-expectancy of around 20 years. （分数：2.00）A.Asome haveB.some havingC.some of them haveD.some of which having2.This instrument, _and operating next year, will consist o
2、f three telescopes. （分数：2.00）A.completedB.completingC.to completeD.to be completed3.We interviewed ten _but did not find anyone suitable. （分数：2.00）A.companionsB.opponentsC.candidatesD.partners4.The radical policy was rejected _a more cautious one. （分数：2.00）A.in honor ofB.in time ofC.in spite ofD.in
3、favor of5.We all questioned _accurate the result was. （分数：2.00）A.howeverB.whyC.howD.what6.I need new-heels on these shoes, the present ones are_. （分数：2.00）A.worn downB.knocked downC.kept downD.taken down7.I cant tell you how _ I am to you for having listened to me. （分数：2.00）A.helpfulB.faithfulC.grat
4、efulD.useful8.The customs officer _ him open his three suitcases. （分数：2.00）A.forcedB.madeC.askedD.urged9.She lost her balance and _if she hadnt supported herself. （分数：2.00）A.would have fallenB.had fallenC.fellD.would fall10.It wouldnt do you any _ to work a bit harder. （分数：2.00）A.injuryB.harmC.wound
5、D.hurt二、Part Two Reading Com(总题数：4，分数：40.00)（分数：10.00）(1).Whatcan be said as an overview of the chart? （分数：2.00）A.The aged population will continue to grow.B.There has been little population change over decades.C.The growth rate of aged people is slowing down.D.MostAmericans can live longer in 2020
6、than today.(2).Whatwas true of the situation in 2000? （分数：2.00）A.The number of people aged 65-74 had grown.B.The number of people aged 75-84 had increased.C.The total number of aged people had dropped.D.The total number of aged people remained unchanged.(3).From 1980 to 2010, which age group had the
7、 highest growth rate? （分数：2.00）A.Age under 65B.Age 65-74C.Age 75-84D.Age over 85(4).Whatwas the total aged population in 2010? （分数：2.00）A.45 millionB.33 millionC.40millionD.30 million(5).Which decade sees the sharpest increase in population between 65-74?（分数：2.00）A.2010sB.1990sC.2000sD.1980sQuestion
8、s 16-20 are based on the following passage: A cup of tea is almost a symbol of British culture. As a nation, we are well known for our strong liking for this particular hot drink, especially if it is accompanied by some cake or biscuits. Here are some facts about tea drinking habits in the UK: There
9、 is no real tea time All around the world, everyone thinks that British people drink tea every day at 5 oclock in the afternoon. In reality, we drink tea at every hour of the day, from the minute we get up to the last thing before going to bed. Of course its quite likely that a British person will d
10、rink tea around the middle of the afternoon, but its also common to drink it with breakfast. The perfect partner: scones Scones are a simple kind of cake, slightly sweet and usually served with jam and cream. They are excellent with tea. In fact, if you order a “cream tea” in the UK, youll get a tea
11、pot accompanied by a plateful of these little treats, Delicious! Milkin tea British people nearly always put milk in their tea. This seems strange to people from other European countries, who would rather drink their tea without adding anything to it. In British, people add a certain quantity of mil
12、k depending on taste and the tea ends up being opaque(不透明) and brown instead of clear. People are always shocked when I say that I prefer coffee to tea. The really is part of our cultural identity, whether we like it or not!（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, British people are well known for_.
13、（分数：2.00）A.their unique cake and biscuitsB.their particular drinking habitsC.their passion for teaD.the love of their own culture(2).People tend to believe that British tea time is _. （分数：2.00）A.at any time of the dayB.before going to bedC.late in the afternoonD.at breakfast time(3).A typical “cream
14、 tea ”in the UK_.（分数：2.00）A.usually goes with sconesB.is a special kind of cakeC.is a slightly sweet drinkD.includes a teapot as a gift(4).According to the passage, people from other European countries_. （分数：2.00）A.prefer cream tea to coffeeB.take tea as their cultural identityC.like to add milk to
15、their teaD.seldom add anything to their tea(5).Whatis this passage mainly about? （分数：2.00）A.British tea timeB.British tea historyC.British eating habitsD.British tea cultureQuestions 21-25 are based on following passage: Many people start relationships because of loneliness. Loneliness and being alo
16、ne are not synonymous . loneliness is a state of painful isolation,of feeling cut off from friends and family. Being alone, a state of solitude(独处), can be quite desirable most of the time, since it allows us to work, study, live, or reflect on the world around us. Solitude is usually a matter of ch
17、oice; loneliness is not. Lonely people tend to spend a lot of time by themselves, eat dinner alone, spend weekends alone, and participate in few if any social activities. They are unlikely to date. Some lonely people report having many friends,but a closer look suggests that these “friendships” are
18、shallow. Lonely people are unlikely to share confidences. Loneliness tends to peak during adolescence(青春期). This is when most young people begin to replace family ties with peer relationships. Loneliness is quite often connected with feelings of depression and with a feeling of being “sick at heart”
19、. Loneliness is even reported among some married people. In one of the recent studies, lonely wives tended to feel less liking and love for their partners and expressed less satisfaction with their married life. Lonely husbands reported less liking for their wives and less intimacy in their relation
20、ships.（分数：10.00）(1).The topic of the first paragraph is _. （分数：2.00）A.how to begin relationshipsB.intentional choice of staying aloneC.isolation and painD.solitude and loneliness(2).The word ”synonymous” (Para.1) is closest in meaning to _. （分数：2.00）A.unknownB.differentC.relevantD.similar(3).Whichof
21、 the following is discussed in Paragraph 2? （分数：2.00）A.How lonely people usually behave.B.what lonely people want in general.C.why lonely people often feel depressed.D.How loneliness usually gets started.(4).According to Paragraph2, adolescence is a period in life when_. （分数：2.00）A.young people brea
22、k their family tiesB.most teenagers feel lonely and depressedC.teenagers begin to form a closer tie with peersD.young people become less disciplined(5).According to a recent study, loneliness_. （分数：2.00）A.brings a closer family relationshipB.brings unpleasant effects to marriageC.is often found amon
23、g adultsD.is a matter of personal choiceQuestions 26-30 are based on the following passage: Now, our biggest summertime question has been answered: Why do people look so much better in sunglasses? Vanessa Brown, a senior lecturer of art and design at Nortingham University, gave an inside look into t
24、he connection between shades and sex appeal. According to Brown, sunglasses do a wide variety of positive things. They make up for any asymmetries(不对称)，which relates directly to research proving that symmetrical faces are the most attractive ones. If you put on a pair of sunglasses, the lenses will
25、instantly create a perfectly symmetrical face. Sunglasses also create the appearance of a defined bone structure on top of a relatively softer face. Additionally, people often form quick judgments about others by looking into their eyes. Through eye contact ,we can determine someones confidence, sin
26、cerity and intelligence. If those eyes are shielded, though, a person is automatically unreadable. We take them for granted today, but sunglasses are a relatively modern everyday accessory(饰件). Sales started to pick up in the 1920s, but they didnt become commonplace until about two decades after tha
27、t. In their early days, sunglasses were primarily used during risking water and snow sports, and were also associated with new technologies like airplanes travel, which made them seem “daring and thoroughly modern.” Later, Hollywood stars of the 1950s and 60s started wearing sunglasses to defend the
28、mselves form being recognized by the public or harassed by paparazii(狗子队). Movie stars adoption the accessory strengthened the link between sunglasses and appeal.（分数：10.00）(1).Sunglasses make us look appealing by _. （分数：2.00）A.improving our facial appearanceB.Protecting our eyesC.covering our tiredn
29、essD.creating a softer face(2).According to Paragraph 3, people in sunglasses would look _. （分数：2.00）A.confidentB.proudC.mysteriousD.smart(3).Sunglasses began to be popular in the _. （分数：2.00）A.1960sB.1960sC.1960sD.1960s(4).The example of sportsmen shows that _. （分数：2.00）A.sunglasses protect people
30、from harassmentB.sunglasses create a desirable imageC.the public are eager to following themD.they over-emphasize the role of sunglasses(5).The passage is mainly written to _. （分数：2.00）A.demonstrate how to make better use of sunglassesB.explain why sunglasses improve appearanceC.describe the evoluti
31、on of sunglassesD.introduce the major functions of sunglasses三、Part Three Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Imagine a product that can be used as medicine, a cleaning agent and a beauty treatment. You can eat it, drink its juice, and _31_ essential oil from it .it is available all over the world, and is inexpens
32、ive .You may even have one in your kitchen_32_ Whatis it? The lemon! It is thought that lemons_33_ in Southeast Asia. From_34_ they were gradually carried west and toward the Mediernean. Lemon trees thrive in mild _35_,which is why they grow so well in places like Italy, Mexico, Spain, and even part
33、s of African and Asia. A mature tree, depending on the variety and location, can produce36_ from 200 to 1500 lemons a yea. The cultivated(培养的) varieties _37_ in different periods ,making it possible to harvest lemons all year round. You dont need lots of space to grow a lemon tree. Even a sunny balc
34、ony(阳台) enough, _38_ small lemon trees can be grown in pots and can make your house beautiful. They like sunny, wind-free spots where they can soak up the warmth,_39 against a wall. However, if the temperature drops a lot during the winter, they need to be _40_ or brought indoors.（分数：20.00）A.exchang
35、eB.obtainC.examineD.occupyA.just nowB.in timeC.on timeD.right nowA.emergedB.rootedC.originatedD.appearedA.thereB.thenC.whichD.whereA.climateB.weatherC.soilD.landA.nowhereB.everywhereC.elsewhereD.anywhereA.plantB.sowC.bloomD.harvestA.thoughB.asC.whileD.whenA.probablyB.literallyC.likelyD.preferablyA.c
36、losedB.coveredC.packedD.buried四、Part Four Dialogue C(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.A: I cant believe its so hot. I think Im dying from the heat. Its not even noon yet. B: _（分数：2.00）A.What will happen then?B.Willyou please turn on the air conditioner?C.That means it will get even hotter?D.Im sure I will die fro
37、m it.12.A: Wehave to say bye now. I wish you a pleasant journey. B: _（分数：2.00）A.The same hereB.Thanks. Take careC.You can count on meD.Yes, you said it13.A:Abutton came off my shirt and was lost. B: Manyshirts come with an extra button. A: Youre right. _（分数：2.00）A.Lets see if it has one.B.Ill sew it
38、 on.C.Forget it!D.Thats a good idea.14.A: I ordered a book from you last Saturday. It hasnt arrived yet. B: Please tell me the serial number on your order sheet._.（分数：2.00）A.Ill run a check for youB.I promiseC.Trust meD.You wont regret it15.A: Well,you told me to soak it in hot water. B: _I told you
39、 to dip it in warm water.（分数：2.00）A.Thats true.B.No, I didnt.C.You did, you know.D.Thats what I said !16.A: Excuse me, sir, but could I ask you a quick question? B: _（分数：2.00）A.Give me a break.B.Take it easy.C.Yes, you are so kind.D.Sure. Whatis it?17.A: Something must be wrong with my computer. All
40、 I get is a black screen. B: Willyou lose all your files? A: _（分数：2.00）A.Ill do my bestB.I wont let it goC.No, I always back up my filesD.It sure is, but Ill call the service18.A: You seem to be having some problems. B:_Ill manage.（分数：2.00）A.Im afraid not.B.Are you sure?C.Is it so?D.Its all right.19
41、.A: It must feel great to be almost finished with school. At least you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. B: _（分数：2.00）A.Thats not saying much.B.You can say it again.C.Who can tell?D.That goes without saying.20.A: I dont know what wed have done if you hadnt come along. B: _.It was the least
42、 I could do.（分数：2.00）A.It works wellB.Im not sureC.Dont mention itD.Its very good在职硕士学位入学资格考试 GCT 英语真题 2014 年答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：45 分钟)一、Part One Vocabulary (总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.Bats are long-lived creatures, _a life-expectancy of around 20 years. （分数：2.00）A.Asome haveB.some having C.some of them have
43、D.some of which having解析：根据一句话只有一个谓语的原则，排除 AC。D 选项为从句，但是缺少谓语，B 选项是独立主格结构。2.This instrument, _and operating next year, will consist of three telescopes. （分数：2.00）A.completedB.completingC.to completeD.to be completed 解析：由被动关系，排除答案 BC。根据 next year，得出时间为将来，所以答案为 D。3.We interviewed ten _but did not find
44、anyone suitable. （分数：2.00）A.companionsB.opponentsC.candidates D.partners解析：句意：我们面试了 10 个人，但是没有发现合适人选。4.The radical policy was rejected _a more cautious one. （分数：2.00）A.in honor ofB.in time ofC.in spite of D.in favor of解析：句意：尽管是比较珍贵，这个基本政策被拒绝了。5.We all questioned _accurate the result was. （分数：2.00）A.
45、howeverB.whyC.how D.what解析：根据 question 和 was 两个谓语，为复杂句。Question 后面是一个宾语从句。How+ adj 的原则，选出答案 C。6.I need new-heels on these shoes, the present ones are_. （分数：2.00）A.worn down B.knocked downC.kept downD.taken down解析：句意：我需要换新鞋跟了，现在的这些都被磨破了。7.I cant tell you how _ I am to you for having listened to me. （
46、分数：2.00）A.helpfulB.faithfulC.grateful D.useful解析：be grateful to sb for sth 因某事感谢某人。句意：你不知道，听我说了这么多，我是多么感谢你啊！8.The customs officer _ him open his three suitcases. （分数：2.00）A.forced B.madeC.askedD.urged解析：句意：海关人员命令他打开他的三个箱子。9.She lost her balance and _if she hadnt supported herself. （分数：2.00）A.would h
47、ave fallen B.had fallenC.fellD.would fall解析：此句话通过后面 if had + 过去分词，可以看得出是虚拟语气。对于过去的虚拟，主句用 would + have + done.10.It wouldnt do you any _ to work a bit harder. （分数：2.00）A.injuryB.harm C.woundD.hurt解析：固定搭配 do harm to sb 对某人造成伤害。你工作稍微努力一点，不会对你造成什么伤害的。二、Part Two Reading Com(总题数：4，分数：40.00)（分数：10.00）(1).W
48、hatcan be said as an overview of the chart? （分数：2.00）A.The aged population will continue to grow. B.There has been little population change over decades.C.The growth rate of aged people is slowing down.D.MostAmericans can live longer in 2020 than today.解析：解析：从全文的图表走向来看，老年人的数量是在不断增加的。(2).Whatwas true of the situation in 2000? （分数：2.00）A.The number of people aged 65-74 had grown.B.The number of people aged 75-84 had increased. C.The total number of aged people had dropped.D.The total number of aged people remained unchanged.解析：解析：从图表可以看出，老年人的数量是在不断增加的，所以可以直接排除 C,D。2000 年
