1、GCT工程硕士（英语）模拟试卷 31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 the
2、 center. 1 Americans eat _ as they actually need every day. （ A） twice as much protein （ B） twice protein as much twice （ C） twice protein as much （ D） protein as twice much 2 To ones boss, an employee should dress neatly, be _ and show interest in the job. （ A） instant （ B） timely （ C） punctual （ D
3、） quick 3 We had to _ a lot of noise when the children were at home. （ A） go in for （ B） hold on to （ C） put up with （ D） keep pace with 4 This crop does not do well in soils the one for which it has been specially developed. （ A） outside （ B） other than （ C） beyond （ D） rather than 5 You are very s
4、elfish. Its high time you _ that you are not the most important person in the world, Edgar said to his boss angrily. （ A） realized （ B） have realized （ C） realize （ D） should realize 6 After a whole days heavy work, the old worker returned home, _. （ A） hungry and lek exhausting （ B） hunger and exha
5、usted （ C） hungry and exhausted （ D） hungry and having been exhausted 7 If this kind of fish becomes _, future generations may never taste it at all. （ A） minimum （ B） short （ C） seldom （ D） scarce 8 The same factors push wages and prices up together, the one _ the other. （ A） emphasizing （ B） reinf
6、orcing （ C） multiplying （ D） increasing 9 In Disneyland, every year, some 800,000 plants are replaced because Disney refused to _ signs asking his “guests“ not to step on them. （ A） put down （ B） put out （ C） put up （ D） put off 10 _ that Susan hadnt dared to make a sound. （ A） So was he absorbed （
7、B） So absorbed he was （ C） So absorbed was he （ D） So he was absorbed 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 m
8、ark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 11 On an average of six times a day, a doctor in Holland practices “active“ euthanasia: intentionally administering a lethal(致死的 ) drug to a terminally ill patient who has asked to be relieved of suffering. Twenty times a day
9、, life-prolonging treatment is withheld or withdrawn when there is no hope that it can effect an ultimate cure. “Active“ euthanasia remains a crime on the Dutch statute books, punishable by 12 years in prison. But a series of court cases over the past 15 years has made it clear that a competent phys
10、ician who carries it out will not be prosecuted. Euthanasia, often called “mercy killing“, is a crime everywhere in Western Europe. But more and more doctors and nurses readily admit to practicing it, most often in the “passive“ form of withholding or withdrawing treatment. The long simmering euthan
11、asia issue has lately boiled over into a sometimes fierce public debate, with both sides claiming the mantle of ultimate righteousness. Those opposed to the practice see themselves upholding sacred principles of respect for life, while those in favor raise the banner of humane treatment. After years
12、 on the defensive, the advocates now seem to be gaining ground. Recent polls in Britain show that 72 percent of British subjects favor euthanasia in some circumstances. An astonishing 76 percent of respondents to a poll taken last year in France said they would like the law changed to decriminalize
13、mercy killings. Euthanasia has been a topic of controversy in Europe since at least 1936, when a bill was introduced in the House of Lords that would have legalized mercy killing under very tightly supervised conditions. That bill failed, as have three others introduced in the House of Lords since t
14、hen. Reasons for the latest surge of interest in euthanasia are not hard to find. Europeans, like Americans, are now living longer. Therefore, lingering chronic diseases have replaced critical illnesses as the primary cause of death. And the euthanasists argue that every human being should have the
15、right to “die with dignity“, by which they usually mean the right to escape the horrors of a painful or degrading hospitalization(住院治疗 ). Most experts believe that euthanasia will continue to be practiced no matter what the law says. 11 From the passage we can see that in Holland _. （ A） a doctor wh
16、o practices euthanasia will not be punished （ B） euthanasia is regarded as illegal （ C） euthanasia is very popular （ D） active euthanasia is still illegal, but people often tolerate an experienced doctor who carries it out 12 What is the comment of the author on the problem of euthanasia? （ A） Eutha
17、nasia is not regarded as a crime in France. （ B） More and more medical workers like to practice euthanasia, no matter what form it takes. （ C） The problem of euthanasia is now being debated heatedly and openly. （ D） There is not much difference between “active“ and “passive“ euthanasia. 13 Which of
18、the following statements can not be found in the passage? （ A） Those opposed euthanasia say that they believe the right to live is sacred. （ B） Those in favor of euthanasia maintain that they are for humane treatment. （ C） Recently the advocates of euthanasia have got more support from the public. （
19、 D） More and more people like to have the law changed. 14 What do you think is the standpoint of the author on this problem? （ A） He is a fence-sitter. （ B） He is afraid that the situation may get out of control. （ C） He is strongly against euthanasia. （ D） He supports euthanasia whole-heartedly. 15
20、 Which of the following is the most reasonable cause of euthanasia? （ A） People dont like to live too long. （ B） People dont like to suffer from lasting chronic diseases. （ C） People dont like to be hospitalized. （ D） People dont like to become a burden of others. 16 The worlds population continues
21、to grow. There now are about 4 billion of us on the earth. That could reach 6 billion by the end of the century and 11 billion in another 75 years. Experts long have been concerned about such growth. Where will we find the food, water, jobs, houses, schools and health care for all these people? A ma
22、jor new study shows that the situation may be changing. A large and rapid drop in the worlds birth rate has taken place during the past 10 years. Families generally are smaller now than they were a few years ago. It is happening in both developing and industrial nations. Researchers said they found
23、a number of reasons for this. More men and women are waiting longer to get married and are using birth control devices and methods to prevent or delay pregnancy. More women are going to school or working at jobs away from their homes instead of having children. And more governments, especially in de
24、veloping nations, now support family planning programs to reduce population growth. China is one of the nations that has made great progress in reducing its population growth. China has already cut its rate of population growth by about one half since 1970. China now urges each family to have no mor
25、e than one child. And it hopes to reach zero population growth, the number of births equaling the number of deaths, by the year 2000. Several nations in Europe already have fewer births than deaths. Experts said that these nations could face a serious shortage of workers in the future. And the perso
26、ns who are working could face much higher taxes to help support the growing number of retired people. 16 In the sentence “Experts long have been concerned about such growth“ of Paragraph 1, the phrase “concerned about“ is similar in meaning to _. （ A） worried about （ B） related to （ C） engaged in （
27、D） made a study of 17 Family planning programs means _. （ A） birth control policy in a country （ B） economic policy in a family （ C） TV programs designed for a family （ D） economic policy in a country 18 The worlds birth rate has dropped because _. （ A） people marry at a much later time （ B） more bi
28、rth control devices and methods have been used （ C） women would rather go to study or work than have children （ D） all the above reasons are true 19 By the year 2000, the number of births and the number of deaths in China will _. （ A） be greatly different （ B） be equal to each other （ C） drop a grea
29、t deal （ D） become much larger 20 Some time in the future, the people who are working in Europe would have to pay much higher taxes because _. （ A） more and more children will be born （ B） fewer and fewer children will be born （ C） they will be making a lot of money （ D） the number of retired people
30、 will become ever larger 21 Thirty-one million Americans are over 60 years of age, and twenty-nine million of them are healthy, busy, productive citizens. By the year 2030, one in every five people in the United States will be over 60. Elderly people are members of the fastest-growing minority in th
31、is country. Many call this the “graying of America“. In 1973, a group called the “Gray Panthers“ was organized. This group is made up of young and old citizens. They are trying to deal with the special problems of growing old in America. The Gray Panthers know that many elderly people have health pr
32、oblems; some cannot walk well, others cannot see or hear well. Some have financial problems; prices are going up so fast that the elderly cant afford the food, clothing, and housing they need. Some old people are afraid and have safety problems. Others have emotional problems. Many elderly are lonel
33、y because of the death of a husband or a wife. The Gray Panthers know another fact, too. Elderly people want to be as independent as possible. So, the Gray Panthers are looking for ways to solve the special problems of the elderly. The president of the Gray Panthers is Maggie Kuhn, an active woman i
34、n her late 70s. She travels across the United States, educating both young and old about the concerns of elders. One of the problems she talks about is where and how elders live. She says that Americans do not encourage elders to live with younger people. As far as Maggie Kuhn is concerned, only eld
35、ers who need constant medical care should be in nursing homes. Maggie Kuhn knows that elders need education, too. She spends lots of time talking to groups of older Americans. She encourages them to continue to live in their own houses if it is possible. She also tells them that it is important to l
36、ive with younger people and to have children around them. This helps elders to stay young at heart. 21 What health problems do many elderly have? （ A） They feel lonely. （ B） They are suffering from cancer. （ C） They cannot walk or see or hear well. （ D） They have got heart problems. 22 Nursing homes
37、 _. （ A） are good for elders who need Constant medical care （ B） help keep elders young （ C） are set up for training nurses （ D） are places where small children are taken care of 23 Maggie Kuhn travels across the United States in order to _ elders. （ A） collect money for （ B） show concerns for （ C）
38、find houses for （ D） educate people to help 24 One of the problems Maggie Kuhn talks about is _. （ A） why elders should be taken care of （ B） where and how elders live （ C） who needs medical care （ D） how to improve education in the USA 25 Maggie Kuhn encourages elders to _. （ A） live in nursing hom
39、es （ B） travel more （ C） live with younger people （ D） do some house work 26 Many people think there is no need to take special care over home security. “Im all right, Im insured“. Maybe if youre fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you place upon your possessions. But you c
40、ant insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel if our homes are seriously damaged by some stranger, our windows and doors smashed, our precious possessions ruined. “It wont happen to me“. Wont it? A home is broken into almost every minute of the day. Thefts of all kinds, including car
41、s and property stolen, happen twice as frequently. “Ive nothing worth stealing“. You may think not. But in fact every one has something worth a thiefs attention. And we all have things of special value to us even if theyre worth little or nothing in cash terms. “Im only a tenant here“. The thief doe
42、snt care whether youre a tenant or an owner-occupier. Youre just as likely to be robbed. Have a word with the owner of the house ff you think extra locks and fastenings are necessary. “Theyll get in any way“. Most thieves are always looking for easy jobs. They are soon discouraged by houses they can
43、t get into quickly and easily. So its worth taking care. This booklet will help you. Its based on the practical experience of police forces throughout the country. Most of the suggestions will cost you only a few minutes extra time and thought. A few may involve some expense, but this is small compa
44、red with the loss and unhappiness you might otherwise suffer. If you are in doubt, ask for free advice from the Crime Prevention Officer at your local police station. 26 Why should you still worry about protecting your possessions when you have insured them? （ A） You tend to undervalue your possessi
45、ons. （ B） You cannot insure against any damage to property. （ C） A robbery can destroy your happiness at home. （ D） It takes a long time to recover all your money. 27 What should a tenant do ff he is worried about the security of his home? （ A） Fit new locks on all the doors. （ B） Discuss the matter
46、 with the owner. （ C） Complain to the police. （ D） Increase his own insurance. 28 The advertisement says that most thieves （ A） prefer stealing from offices （ B） like causing a lot of damage （ C） will break in anywhere they want to （ D） are discouraged by good security arrangements 29 It seems that
47、many people think that _. （ A） the police will protect them from thieves （ B） their houses ought to be more secure （ C） thieves will not choose to steal from them （ D） thieves only steal from house-owners 30 This advertisement for a booklet aims to influence people who _. （ A） have had their houses
48、broken into （ B） are not properly insured （ C） are afraid of what thieves might do （ D） have not thought much about security 三、 Part III Cloze Directions: There are ten 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
49、 your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 31 Until recently most historians spoke very critically of the Industrial Revolution. They【 B1】 that in the long run industrialization greatly raised the standard of living for the【 B2】 man. But they insisted that its【 B3】 results during the period from 1740 to 1840 were widespread poverty and misery for the【 B4】 of the English population.【 B5】 contrast, they saw in the preceding h
