1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-103 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.These excursions will give you an even deeper _ into our language and culture.（分数：2.00）A.inquiryB.investigationC.inputD.insight2.The number of the employees _ in this company.（分数：2.00）A.have doubledB.has doubledC.are doubl
2、edD.were doubled3.He was a person who would stand up for what he thought right, _.（分数：2.00）A.whatever the cost to himselfB.what the cost to himself might beC.no matter whatever the cost is to himselfD.however the cost to himself is4.The manager needs an assistant who he can _ to take care of problem
3、s in his absence.（分数：2.00）A.count onB.count inC.count upD.count out5.He came all the way to China for promoting friendship _ for making money.（分数：2.00）A.other thanB.more thanC.better thanD.rather than6.Problems common to most countries include the social, economic _ problems.（分数：2.00）A.and politicsB
4、.and with governmentC.of governmentD.and political7.He is _ of a musician.（分数：2.00）A.anybodyB.anyoneC.somethingD.somebody8.You cant be _ careful in making the decision as it was such a critical case.（分数：2.00）A.veryB.quiteC.tooD.so9._, I wrote a letter to Henry Ford II and told him what happened.（分数：
5、2.00）A.DesperateB.DespiteC.InspiringD.Exciting10.The stock _ in value should be sold.（分数：2.00）A.which has not increasedB.has not increasedC.not been increasingD.who has not increased二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)Directions:In this part there are three passages and one advertisement, each followed
6、by 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 center.B11-15/BCommunication is the sending of information or news from one person to another. If human be
7、ings could not communicate with one another, each person would have to learn everything for himself. Although animals as well as men can communicate, so far as we know, they can express only the simple emotions like pain, joy, fear, hunger, anger and love. Some animals have a more advanced form of l
8、anguage using sounds, and others use a wide range of sounds and face movements, but we still have much to learn about these animal languages.Speech is the most important means of communication between people. But it is not the only one. Nor is it the oldest. We use facial expressions, gestures and h
9、and movements to express our feelings and to send signals to other people. Animals use this “body language“ a great deal. The sign language used by deaf people is an example of communication without speech, while blind people communicate largely through touch and hearing.（分数：10.00）(1).According to t
10、he passage, what would happen to us without communication?（分数：2.00）A.We should learn everything for ourselves.B.We would become unable to speak.C.We couldnt live happily.D.We might have to do everything by ourselves.(2).What does the passage say about animals communication?（分数：2.00）A.They have their
11、 advanced language in form of sound.B.They can express simple feelings such as hunger and pain.C.Some of them can communicate with people very well.D.All of them can use sound to express themselves.(3).Which of the following statement is true?（分数：2.00）A.Humans do not have adequate knowledge about an
12、imal languages.B.We are now very much aware of animal languages.C.Most of animals use their facial expressions.D.All animals make sounds to communicate with each other.(4).What means of communication is used by most people?（分数：2.00）A.Facial expressions.B.Body movements.C.Speech.D.Body movement and s
13、peech.(5).We can infer from the passage that the oldest form of communication between people is _.（分数：2.00）A.speechB.touch and hearingC.soundsD.body languageB16-20/BChinas employment and re-employment situation remains tough with a surge this year in the number of graduates hitting the job market an
14、d in unemployment in general, a senior official said.The countrys registered average unemployment rate in urban areas reached 4 per cent last year and is expected to go higher this year, Labour and Social Security Minister Zheng Silin told Xinhua yesterday.There are nearly 14 million laid-off worker
15、s in urban areas so far. And more than 10 million new graduates are predicted to enter the work force, Zheng said.To make things worse, about 150 million rural workers will head to the cities to seek employment, he said.Zheng, who was appointed as the minister during the first session of the 10th Na
16、tional Peoples Congress in March, has urged his departments nationwide to do more to assist laid-off workers to restart their lives.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the most appropriate title for this passage about Chinas employment?（分数：2.00）A.Tough Year for Job SeekersB.College Graduates Challenged by Employm
17、entC.Too Many Workers Laid Off This YearD.Minister Hopeful of Employment Prospective(2).What is expected of the unemployment rate for this year?（分数：2.00）A.Less than 4%.B.About 4%.C.More than 4%.D.The information is not given.(3).How many people will be looking for jobs this year?（分数：2.00）A.Around 39
18、 million.B.Over 150 million.C.About 174 million.D.No exact figure is provided.(4).Which of the following people will head to the cities to seek employment?（分数：2.00）A.Laid-off workers.B.New graduates.C.Rural workers.D.All of these people.(5).Minister Zhengs main purpose is to _.（分数：2.00）A.describe th
19、e difficult employment situationB.urge his departments nationwide to do more to help solving the problemC.warn people of unemployment problemD.explain the present employment situationB21-25/BPromptness is important in American business, academic, and social settings. The importance of punctuality is
20、 taught to young children in school. Tardy slips and the use of bells signal to the child that punctuality and time itself are to be respected.People who keep appointments are considered dependable. If people are late to job interviews, appointments, or classes, they are often viewed as unreliable a
21、nd irresponsible. In the business world, “time is money“ and companies may fine their executives for tardiness to business meetings. Of course, it is not always possible to be punctual. Social and business etiquette also provides rules for late arrivals. Calling on the telephone if one is going to b
22、e more than a few minutes late for scheduled appointments is considered polite and is often expected. Keeping a date of a friend waiting beyond ten to twenty minutes is considered rude. On the other hand, arriving thirty minutes late to some parties is acceptable.（分数：10.00）(1).The best title for the
23、 passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.PunctualityB.TimeC.EtiquetteD.Culture(2).Children in America are taught to _.（分数：2.00）A.be on time when doing thingsB.respect their teachersC.take their time when doing thingsD.respect their time(3).If a person is late for business meeting, he may _.（分数：2.00）A.be firedB.be c
24、riticized by his bossC.be required to apologizeD.be made to pay(4).Social etiquette in the United States allows people to _.（分数：2.00）A.be a few minutes late for interviewsB.be up to a half-hour late for some partiesC.keep a friend waiting for less than 30 minutesD.come a few minutes earlier to any a
25、ppointment(5).“Time is money“ here means _.（分数：2.00）A.time is very important in the business worldB.time can bring you moneyC.if you hurry, you can get some moneyD.if you are late, you will lose moneyB26-30/BAd. AEmbassy Vacation ResortsCalifornia, Florida and HawaiiAt the Embassy Vacation Resorts,
26、our vacation ownership allows you to enjoy all the comforts of home in our one-, two- and three-bedroom vacation villas varying in floor space from 500 + to 1,500 + square feet with most resorts providing fully-equipped kitchens.The resorts are in prime locations with serene settings-allowing you to
27、 enjoy the convenience of being just minutes from Orlandos Walt Disney World Resort to the tropical beaches of Maul.A variety of amenities are offered at all resorts-some of which include pools and waterfalls, restful and relaxing views-all capturing the natural setting of each location and convenie
28、nt to local attractions and recreation.Our resorts differ from the Embassy Suites Hotels in that we do not offer the complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast or evening reception. We afford all the comforts of home, and provide you the opportunity to share the many benefits that Embassy Vacation Reso
29、rts can offer you and your family.Ad. BTHE MTILDAENJOY OXFORDS CRUISING RESTAURANTAvailable for party bookings, champagne breakfast, cream teas, lunch, dinner or conferences-up to 28 passengers. Evening dinner cruises Wednesday-Saturday and Sunday lunch. Cream teas any day.Please phone for full deta
30、ils and reservations. TEL: OXFORD 59976（分数：10.00）(1).At the resorts tourists may do the following except _.（分数：2.00）A.using the owners private kitchenB.cooking for themselvesC.enjoying peaceful environmentD.easily going to beaches(2).What is the difference between the resorts advertised and the Emba
31、ssy Suites Hotels?（分数：2.00）A.There is no evening reception at the resorts.B.There is complimentary breakfast at the resorts.C.There are no pools in Embassy Suites Hotels.D.There are comforts of home in Embassy Suites Hotels.(3).What is not covered in the service of Ad. B?（分数：2.00）A.Parties.B.Confere
32、nce.C.Swimming.D.Breakfast.(4).What is advertised in Ad. B?（分数：2.00）A.A normal hotel.B.A famous resort.C.A ship restaurant.D.A luxurious train.(5).According to Ad. B evening dinner is available（分数：2.00）A.every SaturdayB.every SundayC.every WednesdayD.every day三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Directions
33、: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 line through the center.Certainly, the most popular method of traveling used by Americans is the privately-
34、owned automobile. The vast majority of Americans have a car, and many families have two. U(31) /U 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 U(32) /U in the telephone book and are
35、 located in most cities and towns. U(33) /U, there are usually rental cars at airports and train and bus stations. As is true everywhere in the world, you can rent a car U(34) /U the day, week, or month. Some companies U(35) /U have special weekend rates that you may find especially interesting if y
36、ou have only a limited U(36) /U 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 U(37) /U prices among companies to get the best rates to suit your purposes. For example, most car rental costs U(38) /U how long you plan to keep
37、the car and how far you travel. However, some companies may include gasoline in their rates, but U(39) /U do not. Some companies require that you U(40) /U 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.wr
38、ittenB.recordedC.copiedD.listedA.HoweverB.ThereforeC.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 return
39、D.will return四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Interviewer: So what do you do, Tony? Tony: Im a hairdresser. Interviewer: Oh. _? Tony: Well, I love my customers. Some of them are so friendly. But its tiring work. I work long hours and Im on my feet all day.（分数：2.00）A.How comeB.Whats good about itC
40、.Whats it likeD.Is it good or bad12.Shop-assistant: Can I help you? Customer: Yes, Id like to try these shoes in size 4, please? Shop-assistant: Yes, just a moment . Im sorry but weve only got them in four and a half. _?（分数：2.00）A.How about another pairB.Do you want to try them onC.Do you need any h
41、elpD.Any particular color13.Hotel Receptionist: Front desk. Can I help you? Guest: This is Mr. Burton in 1205. _?（分数：2.00）A.Would you please call me at 6:00 in the morningB.Wake me up at six, will youC.How can I wake up in the morningD.Can I get a wake-up call, please14.Speaker A: Well, Im really gl
42、ad I talked to Doug about the problem I was having with my girlfriend. He gave me some excellent advice. Speaker B: Great. Thats what I like about Doug. _, and hes always prepared to stop what hes doing and help you out when you need it.（分数：2.00）A.Hes very cleverB.He is a really good listenerC.He is
43、 really easy-goingD.Hes very hardworking15.Speaker A: Well, we want to thank you for coming to the studio today, Kiki. Its nice to meet you.Speaker B: Oh, thank you. _（分数：2.00）A.Youre welcome.B.Im really pleased.C.How happy I am!D.Its my pleasure.16.Speaker A: So, how did you enjoy the food in Thail
44、and? Speaker B: _. Spicy and hot, but really delicious.（分数：2.00）A.Its terribleB.Its not as good as I expectedC.It was greatD.It was awful17.Customer: Would it be possible to move to that table in the shade? Waiter: _, madam, but Ill see what I can do.（分数：2.00）A.No problemB.SorryC.Im afraid that tabl
45、e is reservedD.Yes, its possible18.Speaker A: Look what Bruce gave me for my birthday-this beautiful scarf. Speaker B: _. He must have spent quite a bit of money on it. I didnt know you and Bruce were such close friends.（分数：2.00）A.Good newsB.Good ideaC.Wow. Its awfulD.Wow. Its gorgeous19.Waiter: Goo
46、d afternoon. _?Customer: I think Ill start off with a cup of soup. What kind of soup do you have today?（分数：2.00）A.Are you ready to orderB.What to eatC.Ready to eatD.Whod like to see the menu20.Speaker A: What shall we do this weekend? Speaker B: How about going to London on Saturday? Theres a good e
47、xhibition on at the Royal Academy. Speaker A: _. Shall we get the coach or the train?（分数：2.00）A.Id like to say yes but its just not possibleB.Id rather go to another placeC.OK, thats a good ideaD.I cant make it Saturday工程硕士(GCT)英语-103 答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.Thes
48、e excursions will give you an even deeper _ into our language and culture.（分数：2.00）A.inquiryB.investigationC.inputD.insight 解析：注释 insight 意思为“见识”，只有该词义符合本句的意思以及与介词 into的搭配，其他选项意思或搭配有误。2.The number of the employees _ in this company.（分数：2.00）A.have doubledB.has doubled C.are doubledD.were doubled解析：注释 注意本语法考点为主语。number 一词是单数概念，后面的谓语动词应该是单数第三人称变化形式 has。其他选项都是复数名词的动词形式，所以错误。3.He was a person who would stand up for what he thought right, _.（分数：2.00）A.whatever the cost to himself B.what the cost to himself might beC.no matter whatever the cos
