1、GCT工程硕士（英语）模拟试卷 47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 By the time he arrives in Beijing, we_here for two days. （ A） have been staying （ B） have stayed （ C） shall stay （ D） will have stayed 2 A baby might show fear of an unfamihar adult, he is likely to smile and reach out to another infant. （ A） if （ B） whenever （ C） so that （ D） whereas 3 I
3、 really appreciate_to help me, but I am sure that I can manage it myself. （ A） you to come （ B） that you come （ C） your coming （ D） how you come 4 The fire was finally brought under control, but not_extensive damage had been caused. （ A） after （ B） before （ C） since （ D） as 5 _that saw the trade bet
4、ween the two countries reach its highest point. （ A） During the 1990s （ B） That it was in the 1990s （ C） It was in the 1990s （ D） It was the 1990s 6 If the work_by the end of this month is delayed, the construction company will be heavily fined. （ A） is completed （ B） to be completed （ C） will have
5、been completed （ D） will be completed 7 Many a delegate was in favor of his proposal that a special committee_to investigate the incident. （ A） were set up （ B） was set up （ C） be set up （ D） set up 8 Scarcely_those words when suddenly the monster was transformed into a very handsome youth. （ A） had
6、 he uttered （ B） did he utter （ C） he had uttered （ D） he did utter 9 Steel is an alloy composed_of iron and carbon. （ A） primarily （ B） traditionally （ C） carefully （ D） partially 10 On the local market,_fruits and vegetables are now commonly sold. （ A） exotic （ B） enough （ C） limited （ D） famous 二
7、、 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 single line through the cent
8、er. 11 Communication is the sending of information or news from one person to another. If human beings could not communicate with one another, each person would have to learn everything for himself. Although animals as well as men can communicate, so far as we know, they can express only the simple
9、emotions like pain, joy, fear, hunger, anger and love. Some animals have a more advanced form of language using sounds, and others use a wide range of sounds and face movements, but we still have much to learn about these animal languages. Speech is the most important means of communication between
10、people. But it is not the only one. Nor is it the oldest. We use facial expressions, gestures and hand movements to express our feelings and to send signals to other people. Animals use this “body language“ a great deal. The sign language used by deaf people is an example of communication without sp
11、eech,while blind people communicate largely through touch and hearing. 11 According to the passage, what would happen to us without communication? （ A） We should learn everything for ourselves. （ B） We would become unable to speak. （ C） We couldnt live happily. （ D） We might have to do everything by
12、 ourselves. 12 What does the passage say about animals communication? （ A） They have their advanced language in form of sound. （ B） They can express simple feelings such as hunger and pain. （ C） Some of them can communicate with people very well. （ D） All of them can use sound to express themselves.
13、 13 Which of the following statement is true? （ A） Humans do not have adequate knowledge about animal languages. （ B） We are now very much aware of animal languages. （ C） Most of animals use their facial expressions. （ D） All animals make sounds to communicate with each other. 14 What means of commu
14、nication is used by most people? （ A） Facial expressions. （ B） Body movements. （ C） Speech. （ D） Body movement and speech. 15 We can infer from the passage that the oldest form of communication between people is _. （ A） speech （ B） touch and hearing （ C） sounds （ D） body language 16 Chinas employmen
15、t and re-employment situation remains tough with a surge this year in the number of graduates hitting the job market and in unemployment in general, a senior official said. The countrys registered average unemployment rate in urban areas reached 4 percent last year and is expected to go higher this
16、year, Labour and Social Security Minister Zheng Silin told Xinhua yesterday. There are nearly 14 million laid-off workers in urban areas so far. And more than 10 million new graduates are predicted to enter the work force, Zheng said. To make things worse, the nations agricultural adjustment has for
17、ced more than 150 million rural workers to quit farming. Many of them will head to the cities to seek employment, posing uncertainties for the State, he said. Zheng, who was appointed as the minister during the first session of the 10th National Peoples Congress in March, has urged his departments n
18、ationwide to do more to assist laid-off workers to restart their lives. 16 What is the most appropriate title for this passage about Chinas employment? （ A） Tough Year for Job Seekers. （ B） College Graduates Challenged by Employment. （ C） Too Many Workers Laid Off This Year. （ D） Minister Hopeful of
19、 Employment Prospective. 17 What is expected of the unemployment rate for this year? （ A） Less than 4%. （ B） About 4%. （ C） More than 4%. （ D） The information is not given. 18 How many people will be looking for jobs this year? （ A） Around 39 million. （ B） Over 150 million. （ C） About 174 million. （
20、 D） No exact figure is provided. 19 Which of the following people are posing greater uncertainties for the State? （ A） Laid off workers. （ B） New graduates. （ C） Rural workers. （ D） All of these people. 20 Minister Zhengs main purpose is to _. （ A） describe the difficult employment situation （ B） ur
21、ge his departments nationwide to do more to help solving the problem （ C） warn people of unemployment problem （ D） explain the present employment situation 21 Promptness is important in American business, academic, and social settings. The importance of punctuality is taught to young children in sch
22、ool. Tardy slips and the use of bells signal to the child that punctuality and time itself are to be respected. People who keep appointments are considered dependable. If people are late to job interviews, appointments, or classes, they are often viewed as unreliable and irresponsible. In the busine
23、ss world, “time is money“ and companies may fine their executives for tardiness to business meetings. Of course, it is not always possible to be punctual. Social and business etiquette also provides rules for late arrivals. Calling on the telephone if one is going to be more than a few minutes late
24、for scheduled appointments is considered polite and is often expected. Keeping a date of a friend waiting beyond ten to twenty minutes is considered rude. On the other hand, arriving thirty minutes late to some parties is acceptable. 21 The best title for the passage is _. （ A） Punctuality （ B） Time
25、 （ C） Etiquette （ D） Culture 22 Children in America are taught to _. （ A） be on time when doing things （ B） respect their teachers （ C） take their time when doing things （ D） respect their time 23 If a person is late for business meeting, he may _. （ A） be fired （ B） be criticized by his boss （ C） b
26、e required to apologize （ D） be made to pay 24 Social etiquette in the United States allows people to _. （ A） be a few minutes late for interviews （ B） be up to a half-hour late for some parties （ C） keep a friend waiting for less than 30 minutes （ D） come a few minutes earlier to any appointment 25
27、 Time is money here means _. （ A） time is very important in the business world （ B） time can bring you money （ C） if you hurry, you can get some money （ D） if you are late, you will lose money 26 Ad. A Embassy Vacation Resorts California, Florida and Hawaii At the Embassy Vacation Resorts, our vacat
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32、and reservations. TEL: OXFORD 59976 26 At the resorts tourists may do the following except _. （ A） using the owners private kitchen （ B） cooking for themselves （ C） enjoying peaceful environment （ D） easily going to beaches 27 What is the difference between the resorts advertised and the Embassy Sui
33、tes Hotels? （ A） There is no evening reception at the resorts. （ B） There is complimentary breakfast at the resorts. （ C） There are no pools in Embassy Suites Hotels. （ D） There are comforts of home in Embassy Suites Hotels. 28 What is not covered in the service of ad B? （ A） Parties. （ B） Conferenc
34、e. （ C） Swimming. （ D） Breakfast. 29 What is advertised in B? （ A） A normal hotel. （ B） A famous resort. （ C） A ship restaurant. （ D） A luxurious train. 30 According to ad. B evening dinner is available _. （ A） every Saturday （ B） every Sunday （ C） every Wednesday （ D） every day 三、 Part III Cloze Di
35、rections: 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 your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 31 The United States has historically higher rates of marriage than those
36、 of other industrialized countries. The current annual marriage【 B1】 in the United States about 9 new marriages for every 1,000 people is substantially higher than it is in other industrialized countries. However, marriage is【 B2】 as widespread as it was several decades ago. The proportion of Americ
37、an adults who are married【 B3】 from 72 percent in 1970 to 60 percent in 2002. This does not mean that large numbers of people will remain unmarried【 B4】 their lives. Throughout the 20th century, about 90 percent of Americans married at some point in their lives. Experts【 B5】 that about the same prop
38、ortion of todays young adults will eventually marry. The timing of marriage has varied【 B6】 over the past century. In 1995 the average age of women in the United States at the time of their first marriage was 25. The average age of men was about 27. Men and women in the United States marry for the f
39、irst time at an average of five years later than people did in the 1950s.【 B7】 , young adults of the 1950s married younger than did any previous【 B8】 in U.S. history. Todays later age of marriage is in line with the age of marriage between 1890 and 1940. Moreover, a greater proportion of the populat
40、ion was married (95 percent) during the 1950s than at any time before【 B9】 . Experts do not agree on why the “marriage rush“ of the late 1940s and 1950s occurred, but most social scientists believe it represented a【 B10】 to the return of peaceful life and prosperity after 15 years of severe economic
41、 depression and war. 31 【 B1】 （ A） rate （ B） ratio （ C） percentage （ D） poll 32 【 B2】 （ A） not any longer （ B） no more （ C） no longer （ D） not any more 33 【 B3】 （ A） declined （ B） deteriorated （ C） deduced （ D） demolished 34 【 B4】 （ A） past （ B） passing （ C） throughout （ D） through 35 【 B5】 （ A） pro
42、ject （ B） plan （ C） promise （ D） propose 36 【 B6】 （ A） unexpectedly （ B） irregularly （ C） flexibly （ D） consistently 37 【 B7】 （ A） Besides （ B） However （ C） Whereas （ D） Nevertheless 38 【 B8】 （ A） descendants （ B） ascendants （ C） population （ D） generation 39 【 B9】 （ A） and after （ B） or after （ C）
43、or since （ D） ever since 40 【 B10】 （ A） refusal （ B） realization （ C） response （ D） reality 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 appropriat
44、ely suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 41 A: What do you plan to do for the next weekeed? So far I have no plans at all. B:_ （ A） Sorry. It is not my business. （ B） So do I. （ C） I have nothing
45、 to say. （ D） You could go swimming. 42 A:_ B: Yes. What size is that light blue shirt? I hope it fits me. （ A） Do you want to buy anything? （ B） Excuse me, what are you doing? （ C） Are you just looking around? （ D） Anything I can do for you? 43 Man: Thats a beautiful dress you have on! Woman:_ （ A）
46、 Actually, I dont like it very much （ B） Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterday （ C） Yes, I think so （ D） No, its not that beautiful. Yours is better 44 A:I wonder _ your full name please. B: My full name is Jack Wiuiams. （ A） if you will tell me （ B） if youd mind telling me （ C） if youd tell me （ D
47、） if you will offer 45 Wilson:Hello,may I speak to Peter? Peter:_ （ A） Sorry, the number is engaged. Will you hold? （ B） Yes, speaking. （ C） Hello,whore you,please? （ D） Hello, thank you for calling. 46 SpeakerA: Mind if I call you Albert? Speaker B:_ （ A） Yes, just call me A1 （ B） Yes, you may do t
48、hat （ C） Of course not. But just a plain “Al“ will do （ D） OK. Everyone does 47 Paul:Do you have to have that TV on quite so loud? Carol:_ Is it bothering you? Paul: Yes, Im trying to sleep. （ A） Oh,ltm sorry （ B） Oh,excuse me （ C） No. I dont （ D） Yes,I have to 48 Student A: May I use your computer
49、this afternoon? Student B: Im sorry,but I have to finish typing this term paper today. Student A:_. （ A） Do as you please （ B） It doesnt matter （ C） Thank you just the same （ D） Never mind 49 Rebecca:_ Dora: Really? Well, personally, I think he wears the wrong colors. Actually light colors dont really suit him. （ A） I dont think Bob has chosen the right suit. （ B） I love the way Bob dresses. He al
