1、GCT 工程硕士英语单科试卷二 2015 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：45 分钟)一、单项选择(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.The employer must _ that the applicants for the post have the proper qualifications. （分数：2.00）A.verifyB.justifyC.warrantD.perceive2.The purpose of the survey was to _ the inspectors with local conditions. （分数：2.00）A.informB.ins
2、tructC.acquaintD.notify3.The scientist said that many animals seem to be highly _ to various signals associated with earthquakes. （分数：2.00）A.scaredB.resistantC.sensitiveD.sentimental4.Before you can start a business, you will have to raise the necessary _ . （分数：2.00）A.investmentB.savingsC.incomeD.ca
3、pital5.I didnt expect to _ my teacher in the street yesterday. （分数：2.00）A.refer toB.work withC.deal withD.run into6._ a fire, hotel guests will be asked to remain calm. （分数：2.00）A.As a result ofB.In the event ofC.By reason ofD.By means of7.More than one question _discussed. （分数：2.00）A.have beenB.has
4、 beenC.areD.has8._for your laziness, you could have finished the assignment by now. （分数：2.00）A.Had it not beenB.Werent itC.It were notD.Had not it been9.Would you mind _quiet for a moment? I am trying _a form. （分数：2.00）A.keeping ; filling outB.to keep; to fill outC.keeping; to fill outD.to keep; fil
5、ling out10.It was from the earliest time _men began to study the natural phenomena and heavenly bodies. （分数：2.00）A.whenB.whereC.thatD.how二、阅读理解(总题数：4，分数：40.00)All the people who went to the new supermarket had one great hope: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for his shopping. For thi
6、s was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said, “Remember, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods. This may be your lucky day!“ For several weeks Mrs. White hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, however, she never lost heart. Her
7、kitchen was full of things which she did not really need. Her husband tried again and again to persuade her to give it up, but she just wouldnt listen. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would come up to say, “Madam, this is your lucky day. Everything in your basket today is
8、free.“ One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, she found that she had forgotten to buy some tea. She rushed back to the supermarket, got the tea and went to the desk to pay for it. As she was walking, she saw the manager of the supermarket coming up. “Mad
9、am,“ he said warmly, holding out his hand, “I want to congratulate you! You are our lucky customer today. Everything youve got in your basket is free.“（分数：10.00）(1).People went to the supermarket to _. （分数：2.00）A.buy foodB.be lucky customersC.get free thingsD.meet the manager(2).Mrs. White is differ
10、ent from her friends who were _. （分数：2.00）A.easily satisfiedB.not always hopefulC.sure to succeedD.not interested in free food(3).Mrs. Whites husband tried to _. （分数：2.00）A.cheer her upB.stop her from going to the supermarketC.stop her from buying unnecessary thingsD.make her less happy(4).When the
11、manager told her that she was the lucky customer, Mrs. White would be _. （分数：2.00）A.very tiredB.happier than ever beforeC.rather sadD.enthusiastic(5).Which of the following can we infer from the passage? （分数：2.00）A.Everyone has his lucky day.B.The supermarket is dishonest.C.The supermarket might jus
12、t play a trick so customers should be more caution.D.Wives should listen to their husbands.Some researchers claim that peoples personalities can be classified by their blood types. If you have blood type O, you are a leader. When you see something you want, you strive to achieve your goal. You are p
13、assionate, loyal, and self-confident, and you are often a trendsetter. Your enthusiasm for projects and goals spreads to others who happily follow your lead. When you want something, you may be ruthless about getting it or blind to how your actions affect others. Another blood type, A, is a social,
14、“people” person. You like people and work well with them. You are sensitive, patient, compassionate, and affectionate. You are a good peacekeeper because you want everybody to be happy. In a team situation, you resolve conflicts and keep things on a smooth course. Sometimes type As are stubborn and
15、find it different to relax. They may also find it uncomfortable to do things alone. People with type B blood are usually individualists who like to do things on their own. You may be creative and adaptable, and you usually say exactly what you mean. Also you can adapt to situations, you may not choo
16、se to do so because of your strong independent streak. You may prefer working on your own to being part of a team. The final blood type is type AB. If you have AB blood, you are a natural entertainer. You draw people to your because of your charm and easygoing nature. ABs are usually calm and contro
17、lled, tactful and fair. On the downside, though, they may take too long to make decisions. And they may procrastinate, putting off tasks until the last minute.（分数：10.00）(1).The passage is written by means of _. （分数：2.00）A.enumerationB.process analysisC.classificationD.exemplification(2).People with
18、type O will do the following things except_. （分数：2.00）A.direct a boardB.burn the night oilC.be considerateD.self-oriented(3).Which of the following is not the feature of type A? （分数：2.00）A.StubbornB.SensitiveC.ReservedD.Patient(4).What is not true to type B? （分数：2.00）A.He likes to work by himself.B.
19、He doesnt think much before he speaks.C.He has many original ideas.D.He cannot fit in with the environment.(5).The best profession for a type AB is _. （分数：2.00）A.MusicianB.PeacekeeperC.ActorD.SpokesmanHoneybees cannot live alone. Their body structure and instincts equip them for life in a colony or
20、community, where they have a complex social organization and the various duties are divided among the individuals according to physical fitness and age. An individual worker bee cannot reproduce itself. While it may continue to live if forcibly isolated from its mates, it fails to care for itself ad
21、equately, and soon dies. Most insects have the ability to hibernate (冬眠) in winter, but the honeybee seems to have lost this. Since at low temperatures the bee will die, it must have the ability to make its own environment, so far as temperature is concerned. This makes a colony necessary to the bee
22、s in winter, so that they may collectively warm each other. Efficiency, if not necessity , demands that the work of the colony be divided, and such a division of labor tends to enhance the need to maintain the colony. The physical structure of the honeybee is further suited for the defense of the en
23、tire colony rather than for its own defense. The bees barbed sting is used only once and is made more effective by the fact that it is left behind in the victim. With the loss of the sting, however, the bee dies. This kind of defensive weapon is not of service to the individual, but to the community
24、.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, bees are fitted for communal life by virtue of their _. （分数：2.00）A.flexibility and initiativeB.intelligence and sensitivityC.independence and enduranceD.instincts and form(2).It can be inferred from the passage that at one time bees had the ability to _. （分数：
25、2.00）A.increase their activity in lower temperaturesB.leave cold climates during winterC.remain dormant(休眠的) through periods of cold weatherD.construct insulated hives(3).According to the passage, bees differ from most other communities of insects in their need to _. （分数：2.00）A.reproduce in large nu
26、mbersB.control the temperature where they liveC.divide the work of their coloniesD.have a complex defense system(4).According to the passage, the honeybees sting is particularly effective because it _. （分数：2.00）A.has many potential usesB.can kill several victims at onceC.is located in the rear of th
27、e bees bodyD.remains with the bees victim(5).Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The Communal Life of BeesB.The Structure of the BeesC.The Organization of the Insect ColoniesD.The Life of Social Insects（分数：10.00）(1).In this passage, the information may com
28、e from _ . （分数：2.00）A.an advertisement in a formal newspaperB.a college notice boardC.a leaflet from a travel agencyD.a notice in the window of an estate agent(2).In this passage, the single room offered in A would be suitable for a student _ （分数：2.00）A.in need of relaxationB.doing intensive studyC.
29、anxious to make new friendsD.wanting self-contained accommodation(3).A student accepting the offer in B _ . （分数：2.00）A.must have had some experience of child careB.would have no free time at allC.must be a member of this large familyD.would be able to live everyday cheaply(4).For two students D woul
30、d be more economical than C because _ . （分数：2.00）A.they would share a roomB.the basic expenses are cheaperC.there are no extras except for foodD.there is free use of the garden(5).The flat offered in D _ . （分数：2.00）A.is expensively furnishedB.is on the first floorC.can only accommodate four peopleD.
31、only available for a short period三、Part Three Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Each year, the National Christmas Tree Association donates a tree to the White House. Farmers 31 for the honor of providing the tree. Christmas trees are grown from seeds in nurseries. After two years, the young trees are taken to fa
32、rms and planted in the ground. It can 32 up to 14 years for trees to 33 the right height. At harvest time, farmers select and tag the trees that are big enough to be 34 . Farmers enter their best trees in statewide competitions. Two winners from each state go to the 35 competition in August. A 36 of
33、 three judges make sure each final entry is 37 18 1/2 feet tall. Last year, a tree in Ohio was disqualified because it was a half-inch too long! Judges also look to 38 that the trees are bug-and disease-free, well-trimmed and clean. Because the contest is in August, the winning tree doesnt go to the
34、 White house. 39 , another tree from the winners farm is used. The day before Thanksgiving, the tree is loaded onto a horse-drawn carriage and 40 to the White Houses south entrance. The First Lady accepts the tree. Within a few days, it takes its place of honor in the White Houses Blue Room.（分数：20.0
35、0）A.completeB.computeC.competeD.compactA.takeB.costC.needD.consumeA.getB.arriveC.comeD.reachA.cut inB.cut offC.cut downD.cut outA.worldwideB.regionalC.nationalD.localA.panelB.pairC.partD.parcelA.approximatelyB.perfectlyC.exactlyD.supposedlyA.seeB.watchC.observeD.inspectA.HoweverB.FurthermoreC.Instea
36、dD.MoreoverA.takenB.takingC.tookD.takes四、选择正确答案，完成对话(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.A: I just heard that the tickets for tonights show have been sold out. B: Oh,no! _ （分数：2.00）A.I was looking forward to that.B.It doesnt matter .C.I knew it already.D.Its not at all interesting.12.A:Excuse me,madam.Do you mind if
37、 I smoke here? B:_ （分数：2.00）A.Well,yes,actually this is a no smoking compartment.B.Of course not,this is a no smoking compartment.C.No,I“m sorry.D.All right.If you just smoke one cigarette a day.13.Tourist: Thank you for showing me around your beautiful city .I enjoyed the tour very much Guide: _. W
38、ish you could come again. （分数：2.00）A.My pleasureB.You are very kind.C.Its very kind of you.D.A piece of cake.14.A:_ ? B: Yes,theres one near the end of the street.Its behind the church. （分数：2.00）A.Hello,sir.Wheres the bus stationB.Excuse me.Is there a parking lot anywhere around hereC.Excuse me,sir.
39、 How can I find the way to the police stationD.Which building is the Department of Immigration,please15.A: John,come and sit in the sofa. Dinner will be ready in a minute. Could I get you something to drink? B:_. （分数：2.00）A.No,dont trouble.Ive drunk enoughB.No,you couldnt.Im not thirstyC.Yes,please.
40、Id like some SpriteD.Yes,you could.Id like some Coca cola16.A: May I use your phone for a local call? B: _ , sir ! （分数：2.00）A.Ask me anotherB.Certainly, by no meansC.Its out of the questionD.As you wish17.A: Im sorry that I cant go to your party tonight. B: _? Havent we agreed on it ? （分数：2.00）A.Wha
41、t is itB.Why dont youC.What do you thinkD.How is it18.A: Thanks for your watermelon. It is very nice. _. B: At the farmer s market round the corner. （分数：2.00）A.How much are they all together?B.Have you got anything nice?C.Where did you get it ,by the way?D.Where else can you see such nice watermelon
42、s?19.James: Im dreadfully sorry, Nita , I didnt mean to offend. Nita: _. （分数：2.00）A.Ive got nothing to say about it.B.Never mind. Forget it.C.Ok, I see.D.Well, Im much offended.20.Doctor: Its the flu. Drink plenty of water and have a good rest. Patient: Do I have to stay in bed? I have piles of work
43、 to do at office. Doctor: _. （分数：2.00）A.Did you hear what I just said?B.You neednt go to the office.C.Its ok if you have to work overtime.D.Im afraid you have to keep it off your mind for a week or so .GCT 工程硕士英语单科试卷二 2015 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：45 分钟)一、单项选择(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.The employer must _ that t
44、he applicants for the post have the proper qualifications. （分数：2.00）A.verify B.justifyC.warrantD.perceive解析：2.The purpose of the survey was to _ the inspectors with local conditions. （分数：2.00）A.informB.instructC.acquaint D.notify解析：3.The scientist said that many animals seem to be highly _ to variou
45、s signals associated with earthquakes. （分数：2.00）A.scaredB.resistantC.sensitive D.sentimental解析：4.Before you can start a business, you will have to raise the necessary _ . （分数：2.00）A.investmentB.savingsC.incomeD.capital 解析：5.I didnt expect to _ my teacher in the street yesterday. （分数：2.00）A.refer toB
46、.work withC.deal with D.run into解析：6._ a fire, hotel guests will be asked to remain calm. （分数：2.00）A.As a result ofB.In the event of C.By reason ofD.By means of解析：7.More than one question _discussed. （分数：2.00）A.have beenB.has been C.areD.has解析：8._for your laziness, you could have finished the assign
47、ment by now. （分数：2.00）A.Had it not been B.Werent itC.It were notD.Had not it been解析：9.Would you mind _quiet for a moment? I am trying _a form. （分数：2.00）A.keeping ; filling outB.to keep; to fill outC.keeping; to fill out D.to keep; filling out解析：10.It was from the earliest time _men began to study th
48、e natural phenomena and heavenly bodies. （分数：2.00）A.whenB.whereC.that D.how解析：二、阅读理解(总题数：4，分数：40.00)All the people who went to the new supermarket had one great hope: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for his shopping. For this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said, “Remember, once a week, one of our customers gets free goods. This may be your lucky day!“ For several weeks Mrs. White hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, however, she never lost heart.
