1、GCT工程硕士（英语）-试卷 87及答案解析(总分：134.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Vocabulary and Struc(总题数：11，分数：22.00)1.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 a
2、nswer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_2.In general, the amount that a student spends for housing should be held to one-fifth of the total _ for living expenses.（分数：2.00）A.acceptableB.availableC.advisableD.applicable3.We are all for your proposal that the discussio
3、n（分数：2.00）A.be put off.B.was put offC.should put offD.is to put off4.I hate people who _ the end of a film that you haven“t seen before.（分数：2.00）A.revealB.rewriteC.reviseD.reverse5.He“s watching TV? He“s _ to be cleaning his room.（分数：2.00）A.knownB.supposedC.regardedD.considered6.I“m sure he is up to
4、 the job _ he would give his mind to it.（分数：2.00）A.if onlyB.in caseC.untilD.unless7.Research findings show we spend about two hours dreaming every night, no matter what we _ during the day.（分数：2.00）A.should have doneB.would have doneC.may have doneD.must have done8.All flights _ because of the snows
5、torm, many passengers could do nothing but take the train.（分数：2.00）A.had been canceledB.have been canceledC.were canceledD.having been canceled9.As early as 1637 Ohio made a decision that free, tax supported schools must be established in every town _ 40 households or more.（分数：2.00）A.havingB.to have
6、C.to have hadD.having had10.People appreciate _ with him because he has a good sense of humor.（分数：2.00）A.to workB.to have workedC.workingD.having worked11.The man in the comer confessed to _ a lie to the manager of the company.（分数：2.00）A.have toldB.be toldC.being toldD.having told二、Reading Comprehen
7、sio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)12.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 li
8、ne through the center.（分数：10.00）_Venus (金星) is known as the earth“s “twin“ because the two planets are so like each other in size. The diameter of Venus is about 7, 520 miles (12,100 km. ), smaller than that of the earth. No other planet comes closer to the earth than Venus. At its nearest approach
9、it is about 25,000,000 miles (40,2000,000 km. ) away. As seen from the earth, Venus is the first planet or star that can be seen in the western sky in the evening. At other times, it is the last planet or star that can be seen in the eastern sky in the morning. When Venus is near its brightest point
10、, it can be seen in daylight. Early astronomers called the object that appeared in the evening Hesperus, and Phosphorus in the morning. Later, they realized these two objects were the same planet. They named it Venus in honor of the Roman goddess of love and beauty.（分数：10.00）(1).Travelling around Ve
11、nus in a straight way, you would have a long trip of about _ miles.（分数：2.00）A.24,896B.23,613C.37,994D.25,000,000(2).The word “twin“ in the first sentence means _.（分数：2.00）A.a brother or sister of step mother or fatherB.either of two children born together of the same motherC.an adopted childD.a dese
12、rted child(3).Venus is called the earth“s “twin“ because _.（分数：2.00）A.it“s almost as big as the earthB.it“s the nearest to the earthC.Venus and the earth are both planetsD.they are of the same shape(4).We can learn from the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.Venus is always the last to appear in the sky in t
13、he eveningB.Venus is sometimes the last to appear in the sky in the morningC.Venus is sometimes the last to disappear in the eastern sky in the morningD.Venus is sometimes the last to disappear in the western sky in the morning(5).The best title for the passage might be _.（分数：2.00）A.The Size of Venu
14、sB.Venus and the EarthC.Venusthe Earth“s “Twin“D.The Nearest NeighborIt might be supposed that greater efficiency could be achieved if several people worked together to solve a problem than if only one individual works on it. Although groups often may increase the motivation of their members to deal
15、 with problems, there are conflicts arising among members of a group. Problem solving needs the presence of an effective leader who not only provides direction, but also permits the orderly, constructive expression of different opinions; much of the leader“s effort may be devoted to resolving differ
16、ences. Success in problem solving also depends on the distribution of ability within a group. Although groups may reach a greater number of correct solutions, or may require less time to discover an answer, their efficiency is typically lower than that achieved by skilled individuals working alone.
17、In brainstorming, a problem is presented to a group of people who then proceed to offer whatever they can think of. Theoretically these unrestricted suggestions increase the probability that at least some better solutions will appear. Nevertheless, studies show that when individuals work alone under
18、 similar conditions, performance tends to proceed more efficiently than it does in groups. Under special circumstances, however, a group may solve problems more effectively than a competent individual does. Group members may contribute different resources to a solutionthat no individual can achieve
19、alone. Sometimes social demands may require group agreement on a single issue, as in making national economic or military policies under the governments. When only one among several solutions is correct, even if a group requires more time, it has a higher probability of identifying the right one tha
20、n does an individual alone.（分数：10.00）(1).In a group, problem solving needs _.（分数：2.00）A.the presence of an effective leaderB.the best way to collect resourcesC.everyone to work harderD.more funds(2).According to the author, it is easier for groups to reach _.（分数：2.00）A.mistakes they want to makeB.th
21、e place which they want to goC.the place where they want to restD.a greater number of correct solutions(3).The author thinks that unrestricted suggestions can bring about _.（分数：2.00）A.some troubleB.some better solutionsC.some more timeD.some more effort(4).It can be seen from the passage that a grou
22、p will be more efficient in _.（分数：2.00）A.discussing directionsB.correcting mistakesC.dealing with national problemsD.finding a problem(5).According to the author, which of the following statement is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.A group of people may solve problems more effectively than an individual.B.The effici
23、ency of a group is worst in the world.C.A group will not be efficient in dealing with national policiesD.Effective leaders often solve the problems themselvesDo we need laws that prevent us from running risks with our lives? If so, then perhaps laws are needed prohibiting the sale of alcoholic drink
24、s. We“ve already tried that. For 13 years, between 1920 and 1933, there were no liquor stores anywhere in the United States. They were shut down-abolished by an amendment(修正案). After January 20, 1920, there was supposed to be no more manufacturing, selling, or transporting of “intoxication liquors.“
25、 Without any more liquor, people could not drink it. And if they did not drink it, how could they get drunk? There would be no more dangers to the public welfare from drunkenness and alcoholism. It was all very logical. And yet prohibition of liquor, beer, and wine did not work. Why? Because, law or
26、 no law, millions of people still liked to drink alcohol. And they were willing to take risks to get it. They were not about to change their tastes and habits just because of a change in the law. And gangs of liquor smugglers made it easy to buy an illegal drinkor two or three. They smuggled million
27、s of gallons of the illegal beverages (饮料) across the Canadian and Mexican Borders. Drinkers were lucky to know of an illegal bar that served Mexican or Canadian liquor. Crime and drunkenness were both supposed to decline as a result of prohibition. Instead people drank more alcohol than everoften p
28、oisoned alcohol. On December 5, 1933, they removed prohibition by approving the 21st Amendment to the Constitution.（分数：10.00）(1).All of the following were reasons for the proposal of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution and the Volstead Act, except that _.（分数：2.00）A.there would be no further dange
29、r to the public from alcoholismB.there would be a rise in the cost of alcoholic beveragesC.Without liquor, people would not drinkD.people would not become drank or create a public nuisance(2).During Prohibition, illegal alcohol was _.（分数：2.00）A.sold openlyB.no longer a temptationC.a major factor in
30、the passage of the Volstead ActD.brought across the Mexican and Canadian borders(3).During Prohibition, people _.（分数：2.00）A.lived in fear of the lawB.were willing to risk arrest for the pleasure of liquorC.endangered their communitiesD.were respectful of the legal sanctions placed on them(4).When en
31、acting (颁布)the prohibition laws, government officials assumed that _.（分数：2.00）A.every American would buy alcohol illegallyB.all criminal activities would ceaseC.patrols of the Canadian border would halt the sale of alcoholD.the social threat from drunkenness would decline(5).It can be inferred from
32、the passage that _.（分数：2.00）A.the Congress was wise to repeal ProhibitionB.the Prohibition Era was characterized by a decrease in crime and drunkennessC.during Prohibition, most Americans stopped drinkingD.laws should be passed to ban the sale of alcoholic beveragesApplication for admission to the G
33、raduate School at this university must be made on forms provided by the Director of Admission. An applicant whose undergraduate work was done at another institution should request that two copies of undergraduate transcripts and degrees be sent directly to the Dean of Graduate School. Both the appli
34、cation and transcripts must be on file at least one month prior to the registration date, and must be accompanied by a nonrefundable ten-dollar check or money order to cover the cost of processing the application. Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School but were not enrolled d
35、uring the previous semester should reapply for admission using a special form available in the office of the Graduate School. It is not necessary for students who have previously been denied admission to resubmit transcripts; however, new application forms must accompany all requests for reconsidera
36、tion. Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student wishes to enroll.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the author“s main point?（分数：2.00）A.How to apply to the Graduate School.B.How to enroll in an undergraduate university.C.How to register for graduate cours
37、ework.D.How to make application for graduation.(2).Where would this passage most probably be found?（分数：2.00）A.In a university catalog.B.In a travel folder.C.In a newspaper.D.In a textbook.(3).According to the passage, where would a student secure application forms for admission to the university?（分数
38、：2.00）A.From the chairperson of the department.B.From the Dean of the Graduate School.C.From the institution where the undergraduate work was done.D.From the Director of Admissions.(4).Which of the following documents must be on file thirty days before the registration date?（分数：2.00）A.Two copies of
39、recommendations from former professors.B.A written approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.C.One set of transcripts and an English proficiency score.D.Two copies of undergraduate courses and grades, an application form, and an application fee.(5).Students who have already been admitted to the Gr
40、aduate School（分数：2.00）A.never need to apply for admissionB.must reapply if they have not been registered at the university during the previous semesterC.must reapply every semesterD.must reapply when they are within ten credit hours of graduation三、Cloze(总题数：2，分数：40.00)13.Part III ClozeDirections: Th
41、ere 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.（分数：20.00）_Certainly, the most popular method of traveling used by Americans is the pr
42、ivately-owned automobile. The vast majority of Americans have a car, and many families have two.【31】during your visit to the United States, you may decide to rent a car to travel outside the city or to travel to other parts of the country. Car rental companies are【32】in the telephone book and are lo
43、cated in most cities and towns.【33】, there are usually rental cars at airports and train and bus stations. As is tree everywhere in the world, you can rent a car【34】the day, week, or month. Some companies【35】have special weekend rates that you may find especially interesting if you have only a limit
44、ed【36】of time to travel around the area you are visiting. Since each company has its own rules and rates, it is a good idea to【37】prices among companies to get the best rates to suit your purposes. For example, most car rental costs【38】how long you plan to keep the car and how far you travel. Howeve
45、r, some companies may include gasoline in their rates, but【39】do not. Some companies require that you【40】the car to its starting point; others will permit you to leave the car in another city.（分数：20.00）A.Some timeB.SometimesC.SometimeD.Some timesA.writtenB.recordedC.copiedD.listedA.HoweverB.Therefor
46、eC.In additionD.ConsequentlyA.atB.inC.ofD.byA.stillB.evenC.andD.tooA.amountB.numberC.quantityD.qualityA.connectB.compareC.contrastD.combineA.insist onB.work onC.count onD.depend onA.the otherB.otherC.othersD.one anotherA.returnB.returnedC.must returnD.will return四、Dialogue Completion(总题数：11，分数：22.00
47、)14.Part IV Dialogue CompletionDirections: 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 appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on th
48、e ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center.（分数：2.00）_15.Tom: That“s a very nice jacket. Susan: Does it really look OK? Tom: Yes, and I like the color too. It matches your hat. Susan: And I got it on sale. Tom: _.（分数：2.00）A.That“s incredible !B.That“s impossible !C.It“s all right!D.It“s crazy!16.Woman: Thank you very much for your help. Man: _.（分数：2.00）A.Never mindB.Not at allC.It doesn“t matterD.No tha
