1、GCT工程硕士英语单科试卷一 2015及答案解析(总分：34.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part One Vocabulary (总题数：10，分数：10.00)1.When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly _ towards his expenses. （分数：1.00）A.currencyB.payC.allowanceD.permission2.Martin Luther King, the great Black leader in the movement against racial discrimination
2、, was _ the Nobel Prize for peace for his outstanding contribution to world peace. （分数：1.00）A.rewardedB.givenC.awardedD.offered3.He is obviously quite embarrassed about it because he _ me to tell anyone. （分数：1.00）A.bannedB.forbadeC.protectedD.prohibited4.If you do something on your own _, you plan i
3、t and decide to do it yourself without anyone telling you what to do. （分数：1.00）A.initialB.initiativeC.initiateD.beginning5.The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willing and capable _ his financial situation. （分数：1.00）A.with respect toB.in accord withC.regardless ofD.in te
4、rms of6.What the leader does and says _ of great importance. （分数：1.00）A.wasB.isC.areD.were7.By the end of next year, they _ three modern hotels there. （分数：1.00）A.will buildB.will be buildingC.will have been builtD.will have built8.The material of the course is arranged in twenty-four teaching units,
5、 each _ of an introduction, a text, and some written exercises. （分数：1.00）A.consistB.consistingC.consistsD.is consisting9._ it left to me to decide, I would never hesitate to choose the former. （分数：1.00）A.IfB.WereC.HadD.Should10._ he was an old customer, the boss allowed ten per cent discount off the
6、 prices of the goods. （分数：1.00）A.Give thatB.Giving thatC.To give thatD.Given that二、Part Two Reading Com(总题数：4，分数：4.00)Questions 1115 are based on the following passage: Ever since humans have lived on the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thou
7、ghts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is completed through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists and the people unable to hear or speak have had to turn to this form of expression. Many of these s
8、ymbols of whole words are very lively and exact and can be uesd inerenationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language sends ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either meaningfully or not. A wink can be a way of showing that the party is only joking. A nod means agreement, while shaking the hea
9、d indicates disagreement. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide and warn people. While language is the most common form of communication, ot
10、her systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings. （分数：1.00）(1).Which of the following statements best summarizes this passage? （分数：0.20）A.When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.B.Everybody uses only one form of communication.C.Nonlinguistic langu
11、age is invaluable to foreigners.D.Although other forms, except for language, of communication exist, they are of little value.(2).Which of the following statements in NOT true? （分数：0.20）A.There are many forms communication in use today.B.Language is the most common form of communication.C.Tourists a
12、re unable to use an oral form of communication.D.Ideas and thoughts can be expressed by body language.(3).Which form other than oral speech could be most commonly used among blind people? （分数：0.20）A.Picture signsB.Braille.C.Body languageD.Signal flags.(4).Sign language is said to be very lively and
13、exact and can be used meaningfully except for _. （分数：0.20）A.spellingB.ideaC.whole wordsD.expressions(5).How many different forms of communication are mentioned here?（分数：0.20）A.5B.7C.9D.3Questions 1620 are based on the following passage: More and more often we hear of people talking about Karaoke. Bu
14、t what on earth it is about, still remains a question for many people. Karaoke is a sort of acoustic equipment which was originally invented in Japan around the middle of the 1970s. It means “a band without people” in Japanese. In fact, it is just a music tape without words. This equipment first app
15、eared in some public houses and snack bars, and mainly for the customers to enjoy and relax themselves. Most of the music in Karaoke was popular music. Therefore, at times, when anyone felt like it, he might sing songs to the accompaniment of the music that came from the equipment. Shortly after its
16、 invention, Karaoke was spread to the whole word. It was introduced to China and was welcomed by many people. Although you are not a good singer, or even sometimes you may sing out of tune, you can always enjoy yourself by singing Karaoke. （分数：1.00）(1).In this passage “band” means “group of person _
17、”。 （分数：0.20）A.who play games on the sports groundB.who play music togetherC.living in the same neighborhoodD.doing things together under a leader and with a common purpose(2).Karaoke is just _. （分数：0.20）A.a cassette tape with only musicB.a cassette tape recorderC.a band from JapanD.a voice recording
18、 equipment(3).Japanese invented Karaoke _. （分数：0.20）A.in the middle of 1970B.in the middle of the 1970sC.in the year 1970D.in the year 1970s(4).People went to public houses and snack bars _ when Karaoke appeared. （分数：0.20）A.to have a good timeB.to have something to drinkC.to relax themselvesD.both A
19、 and C(5).Karaoke was spread to the whole word _. （分数：0.20）A.as soon as it was inventedB.long beforeC.not long after it was inventedD.before longQuestions 2125 are based on the following passage: Do people in your country hug in the street? In some countries, it is common for people to show affectio
20、n in public places. In the United States, for example, we often see couples hold hands, hug and kiss on the street, in the park, in the restaurant and even on trains and buses. But in some other countries, people never show affection in public places because their customs dont permit this, for examp
21、le, in Korea and China. So, when Korean and Chinese people visit the United States, they sometimes feel very surprised when they see Americans hug and kiss on the street. In some countries, friends show physical affection to each other. In some South American countries, female friends walk arm in ar
22、m when they walk along the street together. In Italy and Russia, male friends often kiss each other on both cheeks when they greet. In most countries, men dont kiss or hug when they greet each other. They usually shake hands or pat each other on the back. People around the world are different in the
23、 amount, manner and situation in which they touch each other.（分数：1.00）(1).The main idea of this passage is _. （分数：0.20）A.the customs in Korea and China are exactly the sameB.Koreans and Americans can never understand each otherC.South Americans are more friendly than North AmericansD.different count
24、ries permit different amounts of toughing in public(2).Chinese and Korean people feel surprised when they see Americans hug and kiss on the street because _. （分数：0.20）A.they never hug or kissB.they themselves are politeC.their own customs dont permit such conductD.kissing each other is not allowed o
25、n the street(3).Which of the following is true according to the passage? （分数：0.20）A.Chinese people often kiss on the street.B.In all countries public affection is permitted.C.In many countries, men shake hands when they greet each other.D.The Americans are not as polite as people in other countries.
26、(4).Which of the following is NOT TRUE? （分数：0.20）A.Social customs are different in different countries.B.Customs in the United States permit public affection.C.Customs in China dont allow people to show affection in public.D.Women in South America never touch each other.(5).From the passage we can g
27、uess _. （分数：0.20）A.Korean people often kiss and hug on American streetsB.people all over the world like to kiss their friendsC.Americans like to kiss and hug Korean people on the streetD.it may be strange to Americans to see two men kiss on both cheeksQuestions 2630 are based on the following passag
28、e： In this experiment, Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson studied the way that innocent subjects might be affected by another persons expectations. First, they gave an intelligence test to the entire student body at an unnamed primary school in the San Francisco area. Then, they selected students
29、at random and told their teachers that the students tests had shown that they were about to experience a period of rapid learning. Teachers did not change their methods or materials for teaching the selected students, but at the end of the year, when the test was administered again, first and second
30、 graders who had been selected had, in fact, gained twice as many I.Q. points as other children. The experiments concluded that they had performed better because they had been given more attention. Teachers had challenged them and had given them more positive reinforcement because they had expected
31、more from them. (148 words) （分数：1.00）(1).What was tested in this experiment? （分数：0.20）A.The influence of I.Q. tests.B.The influence of selected teachers.C.The influence of teacher expectations.D.The influence of teaching methods and materials.(2).How were the subjects chosen to take part in the expe
32、riment? （分数：0.20）A.They were selected by their teachers.B.They were selected by the experimenters.C.They agreed to take part in.D.They passed a test.(3).The children who were selected for the experiment gained more I.Q. points than the others because they were _. （分数：0.20）A.more cleverB.taught by di
33、fferent teachersC.taught with new materials and methodsD.given more encouragement by their teachers(4).Teachers gave the selected children more attention because _. （分数：0.20）A.they were not as clever as the other childrenB.they were told to teach them in a different wayC.they expected them to learn
34、fasterD.they did not want to challenge them(5).What was the conclusion drawn by the experiment? （分数：0.20）A.A clever child scores higher on I.Q. tests.B.Teachers should use different teaching methods and materials for clever children.C.The expectations of teachers influence childrens learning.D.The I
35、.Q. test used in San Francisco school should be changed.三、Part Three Cloze Tes(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Nobody likes taking exams; exams in your own language can be stressful enough but somehow exams in a foreign language always seem to cause more worry and anxiety. Well, the good news is that, if you -31- so
36、me simple steps, taking English language exams can be really quite -32- . It wont exactly be fun, but it certainly shouldnt give you too many headaches or sleepless nights. If you are planning to -33- one of the well-known exams such as Cambridge First Certificate, you will probably find that theres
37、 a preparation course -34- at a school near you. Check that the school has a good -35- of exam success and that the teacher is -36- .It is a good idea to ask if you will be given homework and -37- your written work will be marked by a teacher who knows the level of English -38- by the exam. If you t
38、ake -39- exam preparation course your teacher will give you all the information you need and you will find that -40- in a class helps you to study more effectively. But you will still need to put in a lot of work yourself (after all, the teacher cant take the exam for you!)。（分数：10.00）A.takeB.walkC.f
39、ollowD.keepA.painfulB.painlessC.enjoyableD.marvelousA.getB.prepareC.participateD.takeA.readyB.availableC.offeringD.existingA.managementB.foundationC.expectationD.recordA.experienceB.experiencingC.experiencedD.experiencesA.howB.thatC.whatD.whetherA.requiredB.determinedC.correspondedD.accordedA.aB.anC
40、.theD.oneA.goingB.comingC.beingD.getting四、Part Four Dialogue C(总题数：10，分数：10.00)11.Brown: How are you? Brake: Im fine. Thank you. And you? Brown: _. （分数：1.00）A.I, too.B.Fine.C.Thanks.D.Me, too.12.Im told Johns mother is ill. _. （分数：1.00）A.Im sorry to hear that.B.Im sad.C.Dont worry.D.Take it easy.13.
41、_? Its Sunday. （分数：1.00）A.What date is it todayB.Whats the dateC.What day is it todayD.Whats day14.My watch is not working. _? Its ten past eleven. （分数：1.00）A.What time is itB.Whats the timeC.What is time by your watchD.What time is it by your watch15.Bob: Dont you like to eat Korean food? John: _.
42、（分数：1.00）A.No, I prefer to have Chinese noodlesB.No, Korean food is not real to my tasteC.No, because Korean food is very goodD.No, I like very much to eat Korean food16.Its very kind of you to help me with my English. _. （分数：1.00）A.Not at allB.Never mindC.Thats all rightD.Youre so welcome17._? Id l
43、ike to see a pair of brown shoes.（分数：1.00）A.What do you wantB.What can I do for youC.What do you likeD.Do you want to buy something18.Shall I use your dictionary? _. （分数：1.00）A.Of course, you can.B.Certain, you mayC.Surely, you cant D.D.No, please get out19.East Bouren 54655. Hello. John here. Can I
44、 speak to Mary, please? A: _ B: OK. （分数：1.00）A.Whos that speaking?B.Could you take a message?C.Hold the line, please.D.I think shes gone shopping.20.Hows your brother these days? He hasnt been too well just recently. _. Whats the matter? I think hes been overworking. （分数：1.00）A.Itll be pleased to he
45、ar you ask after himB.Im sorry to hear thatC.Thats not too badD.Ill tell him what you saidGCT工程硕士英语单科试卷一 2015答案解析(总分：34.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part One Vocabulary (总题数：10，分数：10.00)1.When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly _ towards his expenses. （分数：1.00）A.currencyB.payC.allowance D.permission
46、解析：2.Martin Luther King, the great Black leader in the movement against racial discrimination, was _ the Nobel Prize for peace for his outstanding contribution to world peace. （分数：1.00）A.rewardedB.givenC.awarded D.offered解析：3.He is obviously quite embarrassed about it because he _ me to tell anyone.
47、 （分数：1.00）A.bannedB.forbade C.protectedD.prohibited解析：4.If you do something on your own _, you plan it and decide to do it yourself without anyone telling you what to do. （分数：1.00）A.initialB.initiative C.initiateD.beginning解析：5.The goal is to make higher education available to everyone who is willin
48、g and capable _ his financial situation. （分数：1.00）A.with respect toB.in accord withC.regardless of D.in terms of解析：6.What the leader does and says _ of great importance. （分数：1.00）A.wasB.is C.areD.were解析：7.By the end of next year, they _ three modern hotels there. （分数：1.00）A.will buildB.will be buildingC.will have been builtD.will have built 解析：8.The material of the course is arranged in twenty-four teaching units, each _ of an introduction, a text, and some written exercises. （分数：1.00）A.consistB.consisting C.consistsD.is consisting解析：9._ it left to me to deci
