1、GCT 工程硕士（英语）模拟试卷 203 及答案与解析一、Part I Vocabulary and StructureDirections: 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 Mr. Jack _ volleyball in the afternoon, but now his leg wounded, _ in the evening.（A）used to play; is used to taking a walk（B） used to playing; is used to take a walk（C） was used to playing; used to taking a walk（D）was used to play; used to take a walk2 All things _, the planned trip will
3、have to be called off.（A）considered（B） be considered（C） considering（D）having considered3 A _ to this problem is expected to be found before long.（A）result（B） response（C） settlement（D）solution4 She _ in the feet on her way home from work.（A）was hurting（B） is hurt（C） hurts（D）got hurt5 It was when he t
4、ook a job in a company he began to learn English.（A）when.（B） that（C） which（D）what6 I dont think its wise of you to_your greater knowledge in front of the director, for it may offend him.（A）show up（B） show out（C） show in（D）show off7 He was a person who would stand up for what he thought right, _.（A）w
5、hatever the cost to himself（B） what the cost to himself might be（C） no matter whatever the cost is to himself（D）however the cost to himself is8 _ she realized it was too late to go home.（A）No sooner it grew dark than（B） Hardly did it grow dark that（C） Scarcely had it grown dark than（D）It was not unt
6、il dark that9 _ for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now.（A）Had it not been（B） Werent it（C） It were not（D）Had not it been10 Sometimes, artists paint _ for their own enjoyment or self-expression, choosing their own subjects.（A）primarily（B） occasionally（C） reluctantly（D）generou
7、sly二、Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: 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 ce
8、nter.11 The U.S. birthrate began to decline in the middle 1950s, resulting in a smaller College age population starting in the middle 1970s. Something else happened in the 1970s: the price of oil increased tremendously, driving up the price of almost everything and making Americans aware that their
9、large automobiles used a lot of gasoline. At the same time, foreign car manufacturers had begun to produce small fuel efficient cars in large quantities for the export market. Suddenly, the large, gas guzzling American cars were no longer attractive to American buyers, who began buying foreign cars
10、by the thousands. The American automobile industry went into a recession. Thousands of automotive workers were laid off, as were thousands of people in industries indirectly connected with the auto industry. People who are laid off tend to keep what money they have for necessities, like food and hou
11、sing. They do not have the extra money needed to send their children to college. Their children cannot pay their own college costs, because during a recession they cannot find jobs. High unemployment means that more state funds must be used for social serviceunemployment benefits and to aid dependen
12、t children, for examplethan during more prosperous times. It also means that the states have fewer funds than usual, because people are paying fewer taxes. Institutions of higher education depend on two major sources of income to keep them functioning: tuition from students and funds from the states
13、. At the present time, there are fewer students than in the past and fewer state funds available for higher education. The colleges and universities are in trouble.11 What is the main idea of this passage?（A）The rising of oil price drove up the price of everything.（B） There were many reasons why hig
14、her education was in trouble in the 1970s.（C） Birthrate began to decline in the U.S.A. in 1950s.（D）High unemployment caused a lot of social problems.12 The phrase “laid off can best be replaced by which of the following?（A）Poor.（B） Got rid of.（C） Removed.（D）Unemployed.13 American cars were not popul
15、ar in their domestic markets because they were _.（A）small（B） gas consuming（C） fuel efficient（D）not attractive14 The colleges and universities were in trouble because of the following masons EXCEPT that _.（A）they couldnt get enough income to keep them running（B） young people couldnt afford the tuitio
16、n fees（C） keeping them running at the same level would cost much more（D）social services need more state funds because of the recession15 All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _.（A）young people couldnt afford their own tuition in the 1970s（B） its difficult for graduates from colleges to fin
17、d a job in the 1970s（C） fewer parents could afford to send their children to college because of the recession in 1970s（D）birthrate dropped in the 1970s because of the recession16 Do you remember all those years when scientists argued that smoking would kill us but the doubters insisted that we didnt
18、 know for sure? That the evidence was inconclusive, the science uncertain? That the antismoking lobby was out to destroy our way of life and the government should stay out of the way? Lots of Americans bought that nonsense, and over three decades, some 10 million smokers went to caily graves.There a
19、re upsetting parallels today, as scientists in one wave after another try to awaken us to the growing threat of global warming. The latest was a panel from the National Academy of Sciences, enlisted by the White House, to tell us that the Earths atmosphere is definitely warming and that the problem
20、is largely man-made. The clear message is that we should get moving to protect ourselves. The president of the National Academy, Bruce Alberts, added this key point in the preface to the panels report “Science never has all the answers but science does provide us with the best available guide to the
21、 future, and it is critical that out nation and the world base important policies on the best judgments that science can provide concerning the future consequences of present actions.Just as on smoking voices now come from many quarters insisting that the science about global warming is incomplete,
22、that its OK to keep pouring fumes into the air until we know for sure. This is a dangerous game: by the 100 percent of the evidence is in, it may be too late. With the risks obvious and growing, a prudent people would take out an insurance policy now.Fortunately, the White House is starting to pay a
23、ttention. But its obvious that a majority of the presidents advisers still dont take global warming seriously. Instead of a plan of action, they continue to press for more researcha classic ease of “paralysis by analysis“.To serve as responsible stewards of the planet, we must press forward on deepe
24、r atmospheric and oceanic research. But research alone is inadequate. If the Administration wont take the legislative initiative, Congress should help to begin fashioning conservation measures A bill by Democratic Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia, which would offer financial incentives for priva
25、te industry is a promising start. Many see that the country is getting ready to build lots of new power plants to meet our energy needs. If we are ever going to protect the atmosphere, it is crucial that those new plants be environmentally sound.16 An argument made by supporters of smoking was that
26、_.（A）there was no scientific evidence of the correlation between smoking and death.（B） the number of early deaths of smokers in the past decades was insignificant.（C） people had the freedom to choose their own way of life.（D）antismoking people were usually talking nonsense.17 According to Bruce Albe
27、rts, science can serve as _.（A）a protector.（B） a judge,（C） a critic.（D）a guide,18 What does the author mean by “paralysis by analysis“(Last line, Paragraph 4)?（A）Endless studies kill action.（B） Careful investigation reveals truth.（C） Prudent planning hinders.（D）Extensive research helps decision-maki
28、ng.19 According to the author, what should the Administration do about _.（A）Offer aid to build cleaner power plants.（B） Raise public awareness of conservation.（C） Press for further scientific research.（D）Take some legislative measures.20 The author associates the issue of global warming with that of
29、 smoking because _.（A）they both suffered from the governments negligence.（B） a lesson from the latter is applicable to the former.（C） the outcome of the latter aggravates the former.（D）both of them have turned from bad to worse.21 Some pessimistic experts fleel that the automobile is bound to fall i
30、nto disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foreseeable future.The motorcar will undoubtedly change
31、 significantly over the next 30 years. It should become smaller, safer, and more economical, and should not be powered by the gasoline engine. The car of the futtire should be far more pollution-free than present types.Regardless of its power source, the auto in the future will still be the main pro
32、blem in urban traffic congestion(拥挤). One proposed solution to this problem is the automated highway system.When the auto enters the highway system, a retractable(可伸缩的) arm will drop from the auto and make contact with a rail, which is similar to those powering subway trains electrically. Once attac
33、hed to the rail, the car will become electrically powered from the system, and control of the vehicle will pass to a central computer.The computer will then mortitor all of the cars movements.The drivet will use a telephone to dial instructions about his destination into the system. The computer wil
34、l calculate the best route, and reserve space for the car all the way to the correct exit from the highway. The driver will then be free to relax and wait for the buzzer(蜂鸣器) that will warn him of his coming exit. It is estimated that an automated highway will be able to handle 10,000 vehicles per h
35、our, compared with the 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles that call be carried by a present-day highway.21 One significant improvement in the future car will probably be_.（A）its power source（B） its driving system（C） its mollitoring system（D）its seating capacity22 What is the authors main concern?（A）How to tend
36、er automobiles pollution-free.（B） How to make smaller and safer automobiles.（C） How to solve the problem of traffic jams.（D）How to develop an automated subway system.23 What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system?（A）A rail.（B） An engine,（C） A retractable arm.（D）A computer
37、controller.24 In an automated highway system, all the driver needs to do is_.（A）keep in the right lane（B） wait to arrive at his destination（C） keep in constant touch with the computer center（D）inform the system of his destination by phone25 What is the authors attitude toward the future of autos?（A）
38、Enthusiastic.（B） Pessimistic.（C） Optimistic.（D）Cautious.25 ALL CITIESDiscount Hauling and Demolition(818) 201-7079 or (310) 365-6606 or (661) 21245200www. allcitieshauling, cornSouthern Californias Preferred Hauling but we know【C2 】_about the killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them
39、, so【C3 】_so that on all the highest pillars in the great cities of the world you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general or a soldier. And I think most people believe that the greatest countries are【C4】_that have beaten in battle the greatest number of other countries and ruled over them a
40、s conquerors. It is just possible they are, 【C5 】_they are not the most civilized. Animals fight; so do savages; hence to be good at fighting is to be good in the way in【C6】_an animal or a savage is good, but it is not to be civilized. Even being good at getting other people to fight for you and【C7】
41、_them how to do it most efficiently this, after all, is【C8】_conquerors and generals have done is not being civilized. People fight to settle quarrels. Fighting means killing, and civilized peoples ought to be able to find some way of settling their disputes other【C9】_by seeing which side can kill of
42、f the greater number of other side, and then【C10 】 _that that side which has killed most has won.31 【C1 】（A）number（B） length（C） depth（D）width32 【C2 】（A）all（B） whole（C） anything（D）nothing33 【C3 】（A）many（B） much（C） more（D）little34 【C4 】（A）those（B） these（C） ones（D）some35 【C5 】（A）since（B） as（C） and（D）bu
43、t36 【C6 】（A）fact（B） which（C） that（D）what37 【C7 】（A）tell（B） request（C） telling（D）requesting38 【C8 】（A）which（B） what（C） that（D）whatever39 【C9 】（A）than（B） way（C） means（D）method40 【C10 】（A）chatting（B） talking（C） saying（D）mumbling四、Part IV Dialogue CompletionDirections: In this part, there are ten short
44、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 Customer: _ Clerk: He
45、re you are. 20 dollars.（A）Give me 20 dollars worth of stamps, please.（B） I want to purchase 20 dollars of stamps, please.（C） Five 2-dollar and ten 1-dollar stamps, please.（D）Could I have some stamps, please?42 Son: How about going out for lunch, dad? Father:_.（A）Its a good idea, I suppose, but we ca
46、nt just go out without your mother.（B） It is not far away.（C） Well, Id rather not, if you dont mind.（D）I regret to say I cant accept your suggestion.43 A: Excuse me. Could you show me the way to the nearest post office? B: _（A）OK. Id like to go with you.（B） No problem. Its my pleasure to direct you.
47、（C） Sorry. Im busy now. Go away.（D）Of course. Go down this street and turn left.44 A: How much would it cost me to send this parcel to New York? B: Thatll be twenty-five dollars. A: Twenty-five dollars? _（A）Whats the next quickest way to New York?（B） This is a day light delivery.（C） Okay. Please giv
48、e me two stamps, also.（D）Can you lower the price?45 Daughter (in the kitchen): Shall I turn on the burner?Mother: _. I havent finished peeling the potatoes.（A）No, not yet（B） No, not still（C） No, not already（D）No, not just46 Speaker A: Look what Bruce gave me for my birthdaythis beautiful scarf. Spea
49、ker B: _. He must have spent quite a bit of money on it. I didnt know you and Bruce were such close friends.（A）Good news（B） Good idea（C） Wow. Its awful（D）Wow. Its gorgeous47 Speaker A: Are you going to your family reunion this Christmas holiday?Speaker B: _（A）As a matter of fact, I dont mind it at all.（B） I do. Ive been excited about it now.（C） However, my p
