1、GCT工程硕士（英语）模拟试卷 53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 The former governor withdrew from political life and as _ he was soon forgotten. （ A） an end （ B） a result （ C） an outcome （ D） an event 2 Scarcely _ such an exciting football match. （ A） have I ever seen （ B） I have ever seen （ C） saw I （ D） I saw 3 With the gradual improvement of transp
3、ortation and communications, farmers have now had easier _ to cities and towns. （ A） access （ B） reach （ C） approach （ D） touch 4 It was in the name of freedom _ Kennedy led his country deeper into its cruel, hopeless war in Vietnam. （ A） when （ B） as （ C） while （ D） that 5 Corruption in the running
4、 of the citys largest bank was _ in Peoples Daily yesterday. （ A） detected （ B） detested （ C） exposed （ D） discovered 6 _, we went out for a swim in the lake. （ A） The day being hot （ B） It was hot （ C） It is hot （ D） The day was not 7 The software is a popular tool in business, where it _ and simpl
5、ifies such procedures as budgeting. （ A） puts on （ B） puts forward （ C） takes after （ D） speeds up 8 Most people have come to realize that it is about time the government _ further measures to control the population. （ A） must take （ B） is taking （ C） takes （ D） took 9 Your first contact with an emp
6、loyer will be either to apply for a known job opening or to find out if any jobs are _. （ A） opened （ B） hired （ C） available （ D） variable 10 It has been estimated that the earths surface temperature has increased _ one quarter to three fourths of a degree since 1850. （ A） by （ B） at （ C） to （ D） w
7、ith 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 single line through the
8、 center. 11 I doubt that any historically valid treatment of that presidential administration can emerge for at least another decade, if then. I confess that when I came out of the White House I signed up to do an “insider volume“, but sober, professional second thoughts have led me to put that proj
9、ect on ice until at least 1980. The problem is that I simultaneously know too much, and not enough. I know what I thought was happening. But I cannot fully document what happened. And I have seen enough highly classified documents to know that most of what the observers thought was happening was at
10、best half right, at worst dead wrong. This has steered me in a different direction as far as writing is concerned. I am now preparing what is frankly and unashamedly an ex parte memoir, “My Experiences in Washington“. It is based on what I believed to be true, on the picture as I conceptualized it,
11、of the presidential administration under which I worked. 11 According to the speaker, the problem with “insider volumes“ is that they _. （ A） tell things that should not be told （ B） lack historical perspective （ C） are too sensational （ D） often intentionally distort the troth 12 When the speaker s
12、ays that he “put that project on ice“, he means that he_. （ A） put it in the refrigerator （ B） gave up on it completely （ C） took a rather cold attitude towards it （ D） put it aside until later 13 When the speaker says that he simultaneously knew “too much, and not enough“, he means that he was _. （
13、 A） more perceptive than others who were involved at this time （ B） too close to the events to see them objectively （ C） unable to see any significance in current events （ D） confused by the number of important events that were taking place 14 The speakers experience in reading classified documents
14、made him realize that _. （ A） others had been mistaken in interpreting events that they had observed （ B） others knew more about current events than he did （ C） he was the only responsible person who knew the truth about government affairs （ D） he was a more impartial observer than anyone else in th
15、e government 15 According to the speaker, “My Experiences in Washington“ will deal with _. （ A） secret documents never before released to the public （ B） an “insiders“ conceptualization of the governments failures （ C） his personal view of that presidential era （ D） the administrative problems of th
16、e president 16 NASA is releasing several images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, which is the closest yet look at the red planet. Altogether there are four images, which show the entire planet. Each view shows the planet as it completes one quarter of its daily rotation. In these views the north
17、 polar cap is turned toward the Earth and is clearly visible at the top of each picture. The images were taken in the middle of the Martian northern summer, when the polar cap was at its smallest size. During this season the sun shines continuously on the polar cap. Previous spacecraft observations
18、have shown that this summertime polar cap is composed of water ice, just like Earths polar caps. The Hubble Telescope pictures reveal that great changes have occurred on the surface of Mars in the past 20 years. The Martian surface is ever changing. Some regions that were dark 20 years ago are now b
19、right red; some areas that were bright red are now dark. Winds move sand and dust from region to region, often in huge dust storms. Over long timescales many of the larger bright and dark markings remain stable, but smaller details come and go as they are covered and then uncovered by sand and dust.
20、 16 How is the image of the north polar cap of Mars? （ A） Vague. （ B） Clear. （ C） Cannot be seen. （ D） Barely visible. 17 What is the summertime polar cap composed of? （ A） Dust. （ B） Sand. （ C） Water ice. （ D） Volcanic rocks. 18 When were the images of Mars taken? （ A） In the middle of summer on Ea
21、rth. （ B） In the middle of summer on Mars. （ C） In the middle of summer on Earths polar caps. （ D） In the middle of summer in the northern part of Mars. 19 Which of the following is TRUE about the north polar cap of Mars in summertime? （ A） It is at its largest size. （ B） It is changing its shape al
22、l the time. （ C） It is at its smallest size. （ D） It is at its windiest time. 20 What is the characteristic of the Martian surface according to observations over the past 20 years? （ A） Remaining stable all the time. （ B） Appearing bright red. （ C） Looking dark most of the time. （ D） Changing from b
23、right to dark or vice versa. 21 A group of 11 delegates from the Chinese university returned home last week. They came in second place with 13 other university teams. The conference is the worlds largest university-level U.N. simulation. It is held each April, for a week, in New York, to give studen
24、ts a chance to debate international affairs. It is meant to mirror the real-life business of the U.N. Teams from more than 23 countries gathered this year to discuss and debate serious issues such as the AIDS epidemic and water shortages. Some U.N. senior staff members, U.S. professors, and former s
25、tudent participants formed the judge panel. The Chinese team applied to take part in the event and was assigned to represent Japan this year, working on various committees and arguing Japans position on resolutions to problems like international migration. According to Li Xiaocong, the Chinese team
26、leader, their efforts in finding approaches to resolutions made them stand out. Li attributes their success to “solid training“. 21 Whats the purpose of the conference? （ A） To give students a chance to debate international affairs and to mirror the real-life business of the U.N. （ B） To enlarge stu
27、dents fields of vision. （ C） To learn about other cultures. （ D） To learn about how to portray their own. 22 How many Chinese students are involved in the conference? （ A） 17. （ B） 23. （ C） 11. （ D） 13. 23 The judge panel includes the following EXCEPT _. （ A） U.S. professors （ B） former student part
28、icipants （ C） U.N. senior staff members （ D） U.N. professors 24 According to the Chinese team leader, whats the key to their success? （ A） Debate practice sessions. （ B） Solid training. （ C） Research on Japanese. （ D） Knowledge of parliamentary procedure and public speaking. 25 Which of the followin
29、g statements is TRUE according to the report. （ A） The Chinese team came out with one of the first prizes. （ B） There were 23 teams in this years U.N. simulation. （ C） There were a number of second-place winners at the conference. （ D） The Chinese team stood out representing their country at the con
30、ference. 26 * Employees within the organization have opportunities for additional salary advancement. 26 The media director is responsible for the following except _. （ A） reviewing advertising expenses （ B） overseeing media agreements for outdoor advertising （ C） executing media strategy （ D） the w
31、elfare of the employees 27 The applicants for the position of media director should _. （ A） be living in the United States （ B） have Ph.D. degree （ C） have stock share （ D） have more than 10 years in a business environment 28 The technology consultant may NOT have a salary of _. （ A） $45,000 （ B） $6
32、0,000 （ C） $50,000 （ D） $40,500 29 The technology consultant will _. （ A） help customers with IT problems （ B） purchase IT products for the company （ C） sell computers to customers （ D） sell IT information to customers 30 Both ads offer clear information about the following except _. （ A） education
33、requirement （ B） location of the job （ C） salary （ D） description of the job 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 your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single l
34、ine through the center. 31 On a four-day trip to Ethiopia, I had a dream. In my dream, I saw two men, one older and one younger, facing one another against a background of temples and pyramids. The father was speaking as he performed the oil ceremony for his son. I became excited in the possibility
35、of performing a visiting ceremony【 B1】 my son in Africa. For the next six days I privately wondered what【 B2】 to use in such a ceremony. Gradually the words【 B3】 me. By the time we arrived in Cairo, I was ready. I told my son that there was a ceremony I wanted to【 B4】 him in the tombs in Egypt. His
36、eyes shone with【 B5】 But I wondered if he would still be receptive after my next statement. In the dream I remembered that the son was oiled, as it【 B6】 , with a dry substance. I took this to mean that powder【 B7】 oil was used. But what powder? I ruled out ground grass and flowers, and finally settl
37、ed on sand. Sand represents the Sahara, and sand also【 B8】 the remains of the ancient people of Egypt. That made philosophical【 B9】 to me, but in the real world, young adults or almost anybody for that matter,【 B10】 disinclined to have sand poured on their hair. 31 【 B1】 （ A） for （ B） and （ C） as （
38、D） with 32 【 B2】 （ A） words （ B） word （ C） tongue （ D） language 33 【 B3】 （ A） brought to （ B） went to （ C） came to （ D） arrived to 34 【 B4】 （ A） go with （ B） enjoy with （ C） take with （ D） perform with 35 【 B5】 （ A） anticipation （ B） tremble （ C） horror （ D） terror 36 【 B6】 （ A） is （ B） were （ C） be
39、ing （ D） was 37 【 B7】 （ A） rather than （ B） other than （ C） that was （ D） rather too 38 【 B8】 （ A） lie （ B） imply （ C） lay （ D） contains 39 【 B9】 （ A） name （ B） sense （ C） reputation （ D） beauty 40 【 B10】 （ A） are （ B） is （ C） was （ D） were 四、 Part IV Dialogue Completion Directions: In this part, th
40、ere 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 on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 41 Gu
41、est: Oh, I hadnt realized how late it was. Im afraid Ill have to be going. Host: Oh, not yet. Im just going to make some coffee. Guest: _, though Id really love to stay. Ive got to be up by six tomorrow morning, unfortunately. Thank you for a wonderful party. （ A） Im sorry, but I must （ B） Excuse me
42、, but I have to go （ C） Pardon me, but I should go （ D） Its a pity, but no way out 42 Mary: What are you working on? Susan: Im doing some embroidery. Mary: _ Susan: I dont do very much, just for very special occasions. （ A） I didnt know you did needlework. （ B） I think you have done a good job. （ C）
43、 Where did you learn to do needlework? （ D） Why do you do needlework? 43 Tom: You are playing guitar well. Can you read music? Charles: No, I dont. I just listen to songs on the radio and then play them until they sound right. Tom: _. Charles: No, really. （ A） Youre lying （ B） Youre cheating （ C） Yo
44、u are boasting （ D） Youre kidding 44 Connie: Are you doing pottery? It looks like fun! Frank: _? Connie: Boy, would I? Thanks. （ A） Would you please give me a hand （ B） Would you please not to bother me （ C） Have you ever learned how to do it （ D） Would you like to try it 45 Michael: The Johnsons ar
45、e moving next week. We are going to have a going-away party for them Saturday. Tracy: I didnt realize they were moving so soon. _ Michael: Yes, but well have one last chance to get together. Were planning, a barbecue. （ A） Wish them a happy journey. （ B） May they have a more comfortable home. （ C） T
46、hey are really going to be missed. （ D） We cant stay together forever, can we? 46 Martin: Can you cover for me on Sunday? Im supposed to teach the high school class. Lisa: Sure. _? Martin: Were going to the beach for the weekend. Lisa: Well, dont worry. Ill take good care of Sunday school. （ A） What
47、s in （ B） Whats the thing （ C） Whats up （ D） Whats down 47 Joe: We havent got together for a long time. How about lunch next week? Nancy: Im pretty tied up all next week. How about we plan on two weeks from today? _. Joe: OK. Wednesday in two weeks. （ A） I can reach it on that Wednesday （ B） I can m
48、ake it on that Wednesday （ C） I can get it on that Wednesday （ D） I can assure it on that Wednesday 48 Jim: I have a pair of tickets for an opera Saturday night. Would you like to go? Cindy: I dont think so. _ （ A） Im not too wild about opera （ B） Im not too interested about opera （ C） Im not very e
49、xcited about opera （ D） Im not very anxious about opera 49 Wang (guest): That was a delicious dinner. Mrs. Willis (hostess): _ Would you like to go to the living room now? Its more comfortable there. （ A） Thank you. Dont mention it （ B） Youre welcome （ C） Not so delicious, Im afraid （ D） Im glad you enjoyed it 50 Wendy: Have you been to the new bakery on the comer? Arthur: No, how is i
