1、2008年 GCT工程硕士（英语）真题试卷及答案与解析 一、 Part I Vocabulary and Structure Directions: There are ten incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through
2、the center. 1 E-commerce has witnessed a_growth these years. （ A） fixed （ B） stable （ C） steady （ D） regular 2 The researchers have come up with numerous explanations to _their failures. （ A） excuse （ B） justify （ C） admit （ D） avoid 3 It was _me to interpret the thoughts swimming behind his eyes. （
3、 A） below （ B） beyond （ C） past （ D） above 4 All_was needed was one final push to close the deal. （ A） that （ B） what （ C） there （ D） which 5 I wouldnt recommend you go mountain-climbing at this time of year because it is _. （ A） much too hot （ B） too much hot （ C） too much heat （ D） very much heat
4、6 He has no alternative but _to ask his sister for help. （ A） to go （ B） go （ C） going （ D） goes 7 Rock singers, hip-hop dancers, and hippies all have distinct hair style, _to their group. （ A） peculiar （ B） especial （ C） special （ D） particular 8 He was _knowing everything about the courses he was
5、to take at the university. （ A） lost in （ B） attentive to （ C） clear of （ D） keen on 9 Id rather _a room that is smaller but more comfortable. （ A） have （ B） had （ C） having （ D） to have 10 A virus, often too small to be seen except with a powerful microscope, _diseases. （ A） cause （ B） is caused （
6、C） causes （ D） is causing 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension Directions: In this part there are four passages, each followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a s
7、ingle line through the center. 11 As our van pulled up to the ranch (牧场 ) to start a three-month program for troubled boys, we passed a cowboy on his horse. Bill was the owner of the ranch. We made eye contact through the dusty window and he winked (挤眼睛 ) at me and touched the brim of his cowboy hat
8、 in welcome. All summer long Bill and his ranch-hands taught us to ride horses, chop wood, and round up cattle. We started to understand the value of working with our hands. Knowing how important it was for boys like me to know that someone believed in them, he trusted us to do the job and do it rig
9、ht. We never let him down. The last day at the ranch, Bill pulled me aside and praised me for the work I had done-not only on the ranch, but also on myself. He told me if I ever needed anything I could count on him. Four years later, I took him up on that offer. I called him up and asked for a job.
10、I told him how his confidence in me had given me the courage to change my life. He offered me a job on the spot. Im proud to say that each summer Im the one in the ranch to open the gate for a van full of young men who need someone to believe in them, so they can learn to believe in themselves. 11 T
11、he authors first impression of Bill was probably his _. （ A） seriousness （ B） friendliness （ C） authority （ D） generosity 12 The author implies what the troubled boys needed most was _. （ A） strict guidance in proper behavior （ B） challenging demand in hard work （ C） sympathy and tolerance from adul
12、ts （ D） understanding and trust from others 13 By “Four years later, I took him up on that offer”(Para 4), the author means that _. （ A） he admired Bill for that offer （ B） he offered Bill help in return （ C） he accepted Bills offer （ D） he remembered Bills offer 14 The authors pride comes from the
13、fact that _. （ A） he has become the owner of the ranch （ B） he has earned complete trust from Bill （ C） he has found a way to support himself （ D） he has been able to offer help to others 15 Through his own experience, the author tries to tell us something important in _. （ A） interpersonal relation
14、ship （ B） off-campus education （ C） career selection （ D） self-discipline 16 Do people stop once they have achieved something?No! In life, we are always trying to do things better or having more of the same success. Jane Fonda moved from being an Academy Award actress to a successful businesswoman.
15、Her aerobics (有氧体操 ) workout videos have been sold around the world. Athletes are constantly making greater and greater efforts to lower time for races;increase heights or distances. The world of medicine has had its series of successes too. Christian Barnard performed several successful heart trans
16、plants. Other medical experts have achieved organ transplants. Throughout the ages, mankind has found treatment and cures for tuberculosis (肺结核 ) , cancer, and other diseases. A cure of AIDS might soon be discovered. Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Turner at 54 is still singing with g
17、reat energy and attracting sell-out crowds wherever she goes. At work, we go all out for achievements too. Success may mean organizing a conference more effectively and efficiently each year. Sometimes, it is not a pat on the back or the promotion that makes it worthwhile. Often it is the inner thri
18、ll and satisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may be. Aiming for success doesnt mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all part of gaining new experiences and dimensions in life. It finally makes you a more interesting and useful person in society. 16 The author pses Jane Fonda as a
19、n example to show that_. （ A） women can be successful as well （ B） beautiful actresses are likely to be successful （ C） successful people are not satisfied with their achievements （ D） real successful people need to stand out in more than one field 17 The motivation for peoples desire to scceed is _
20、. （ A） praise from others （ B） material wealth （ C） a sense of importance （ D） a sense of achievement 18 The word ”dimensions” in the last paragraph possibly means_. （ A） directions （ B） aspects （ C） lessons （ D） ambitions 19 What the authors attitude towards peoples desire for success? （ A） Approvi
21、ng. （ B） Disapproving. （ C） Unclear. （ D） Critical. 20 What might be a proper title for this passage? （ A） Success Is No Destination （ B） Success Comes the Hard Way （ C） A Small Success Also Counts （ D） Everyone Can Be Successful 21 The night is not what it was. Once, the Earth was cast half in shad
22、ow. Then came fire, candle, and light bulb, gradually drawing back the curtain of darkness. But a brighter world has its drawbacks. An estimated 30 percent of outdoor lightingplus even some indoor lightingis wasted. Inefficient lighting costs U. S. about 10. 4 billion a year, according to Bob Gent o
23、f the International Dark-Sky Association, a nonprofit that aims to control light pollution. Last year in Sydney, an estimated 2. 2 million Australians switched off their lights during “Earth Hour”, briefly reducing that citys energy use by more than 10 percent. Motivated by such trends, more than tw
24、o dozen cities worldwide went dim on March 29 this year in an hour-long demonstration. A number of groups are trying to measure light pollution and assess its effects on the environment in the hope that people will reduce their own contribution to the problem. Scientists are trying to report how man
25、y stars we can see. In dark rural areas, about 2, 000 stars are typically visible at night, compared with“maybe five”in a bright city squareand about 5, 000 in centuries past. People who are working while others are star-gazing may face the greatest risks. Nighttime exposure to white light can cause
26、 the growth of tumors (肿瘤 ) , experiments show. Two decades of research indicate that women who work night shifts have unusually high rates of breast cancer. 21 The word“drawbacks”in the first paragraph probably means_. （ A） benefits （ B） interests （ C） effects （ D） problems 22 The International Dar
27、k-Sky Association is an organization that_. （ A） strongly opposes outdoor lighting service （ B） has lost some money in energy trade （ C） has profited from the lighting business （ D） makes efforts to reduce light pollution 23 On March 29 this year, people in many cities around the world_. （ A） turned
28、 out some lights for an hour （ B） organized an event to have some fun （ C） held a demonstration called“Earth Hour” （ D） joined together to compete with Australians 24 Scientists counted the number of stars_. （ A） to illustrate the impact of light pollution （ B） to compare air quality in different ar
29、eas （ C） to see how the sky has changed with time （ D） to arouse public interest in space 25 People who work at night_. （ A） lose the chance to gaze stars （ B） have a higher risk of health problem （ C） have less exposure to white light （ D） are to blame for light pollution 26 26 None of the advertis
30、ers mentions his or her_. （ A） height （ B） weight （ C） hair color （ D） kids 27 In the ads all of the advertisers mention their_. （ A） age （ B） hobbies （ C） residence （ D） kids 28 What does“GSOH”possibly mean? （ A） Gentle, sensible, obedient and honest. （ B） Generous, sincere, open and handsome. （ C）
31、 Good sense of humor. （ D） Great source of honor. 29 A possible match for Female D is _. （ A） Male 2 （ B） Male 3 （ C） Male 4 （ D） Male5 30 What might be the name of this advertising section? （ A） Help Wanted （ B） Public Info （ C） Family Ad （ D） Meeting Place 三、 Part III Cloze Directions: There are t
32、en blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 31 It is wise to remember that you do not have to buy anything from any salesperson. You ought
33、 to buy only those things you really need or want and can 【 B1】 . Try not to let your personal feelings about the salesperson 【 B2】 you to make a purchase. Remember that you are entitled to ask a salesperson any question you wish 【 B3】 the product or service, and you are entitled to get a clear, com
34、plete 【 B4】 . You can tell the salesperson you want to think about the matter for a few days, 【 B5】 that you want to talk to other people who have purchased the product or service. You can walk 【 B6】 from a salesperson without a polite end to the conversation. If a salesperson telephones you, you do
35、 not have to listen to the persons entire“lecture”or respond to it in a friendly way. You can simply interrupt the person and state that you are not interested in the product or service. You can simply 【 B7】 the telephone without saying anything. There are, of course many salespeople who are genuine
36、ly interested in assisting you and in 【 B8】 you reasonable products and prices. If you are in 【 B9】 about the wisdom of a particular purchase, you might want to 【 B10】 another person who has had experience with the product or the service that interests you. If you receive unwanted goods in the mail,
37、 you are not obligated to pay for it. 31 【 B1】 （ A） afford （ B） find （ C） possess （ D） gain 32 【 B2】 （ A） promote （ B） stop （ C） affect （ D） influence 33 【 B3】 （ A） to （ B） about （ C） for （ D） with 34 【 B4】 （ A） letter （ B） answer （ C） message （ D） assurance 35 【 B5】 （ A） so （ B） now （ C） or （ D） bu
38、t 36 【 B6】 （ A） away （ B） round （ C） out （ D） down 37 【 B7】 （ A） cut up （ B） held up （ C） pull up （ D） hang up 38 【 B8】 （ A） giving （ B） providing （ C） offering （ D） . making 39 【 B9】 （ A） doubt （ B） place （ C） favor （ D） charge 40 【 B10】 （ A） consult with （ B） concern about （ C） infer from （ D） go
39、after 四、 Part IV Dialogue Completion Directions: In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that most appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer
40、 on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 41 Speaker A: I take no interest in fishing. Speaker B: _ （ A） I do too. （ B） Neither do I. （ C） Arent you? （ D） So am I. 42 Student A: Would you like to go with me for a movie tonight? Student B: _ （ A） Why bother? （ B） Oh, come on. （ C） T
41、hen what? （ D） Thanks a lot. 43 Interviewer: Mr. Wang Im very much impressed. Theres no need for further questions. Wang: _. （ A） Thank you for your time （ B） Really?Thats great （ C） Sorry, I didnt mean to bother you （ D） Its my pleasure 44 Man: Ive been going to the gym for half a year now. Woman:
42、_You look really fit and healthy. （ A） Thats right！ （ B） I can tell. （ C） No way. （ D） Poor you. 45 Tom: Thank you. Dont trouble yourself. Im not thirsty at all. Henry: _you wouldnt like a cold beer, or a coke? （ A） Can you tell （ B） Are you sure （ C） Do you think （ D） Do you mean 46 Student A: Well
43、 it is time for boarding. Student B: _ （ A） Nice to meet you. （ B） Have a nice day. （ C） I hope you will soon feel better. （ D） I wish you a pleasant journey. 47 Bob: Yes. Here you are, 20 dollars. Cashier: Thanks. _. Next one, please. （ A） Thats all （ B） Wait a minute （ C） Its a good deal （ D） Here
44、s your change 48 Teacher: Dont tell me youre got a flat tyre again. I wasnt born yesterday. Student: _ （ A） Alright, I wont say it. （ B） Sorry, I wont be late next time. （ C） Youre right. Im just joking. （ D） Ok, youve made your point. 49 Woman: Im new in town. Can you tell me how to get to the subw
45、ay? Man: Turn left around the corner and then walk one block up. _. （ A） Just do that （ B） Try that way （ C） You cant miss it （ D） Sure thing, miss 50 Speaker A: Oh, I am feeling dizzy now. You know I have just enjoyed much beer. Speaker B: Really?Dont you know it is a very important party?_! （ A） B
46、ehave yourself （ B） Cheer up （ C） Mind your own business （ D） Watch your back 2008年 GCT工程硕士（英语）真题试卷答案与解析 一、 Part I Vocabulary and Structure Directions: There are ten incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes t
47、he sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 1 【正确答案】 C 【试题解析】 fixed意为 “固定的、确定的 ”； stable意为 “稳定的 ”，强调的是稳定性； steady意为 “稳固的、稳定的 ”，有 “稳步向前、向上 ”的意思； regular意为 “规则的、有秩序的 ”。由此可知，正确答案为 C。即题目的本意为 “这些年电子商务呈现出稳步增长。 ” 2 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 excuse意为 “原谅、申辩 ”一般构成 “excuse s
48、b. ”的结构，意为 “原谅某人 ”； justify意为 “证明 . . . 是正当的、合 理的 ”； admit意为 “承认 ”，其中蕴含着迫不得已而承认的意思； avoid意为 “避免 ”。根据题干中的 “explanations”和 “their failures”两个中心词，可知这些研究者提出了许多解释来证明他们的失败是合理的。故正确答案为 B。 3 【正确答案】 B 【试题解析】 固定搭配 “beyond sb. ”，意为 “为某人不能理解 ”。故正确答案为B。 4 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 先行词 all后的定语从句应有 that来引导。而 all不能与 what和which搭配， there不 能引导定语从句。故正确答案为 A。 5 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 考查修饰词的词序问题。由题意知，本题中修饰的中心词为“hot”，它由 “too”来修饰，而 “much”是副词，来修饰 “too”的，所以正确的词序为much too hot。故正确答案为 A。 6 【正确答案】 A 【试题解析】 “have no alternative but to do sth. ”与 “have no choice but to do sth. ”同为 “别无它法，只能 ”的意思，用法相同，属固定搭配。故正确 答案为 A。 7 【正确
