1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-131 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.The medicine is on sale everywhere. You can get it at _ chemists. A. each B. some C. certain D. any（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.2.You cannot be _ careful when you drive a car. A. very B. so C. too D. enough（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.3.Housewive
2、s who do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full _. A. capacity B. strength C. length D. possibility（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.4.You dont have to be in such a hurry, I would rather you _ on business first. A. would go B. will go C. went D. have gone（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.5.When I try to und
3、erstand _ that prevents so many Americans from being as happy as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes. A. why it does B. what it does C. what it is D. why it is（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.6.Id rather you _ make any comment on the issue for the time being. A. dont B. wouldnt C. didnt D. sh
4、ouldnt（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.7.All things _, the planned trip will have to be called off. A. considered B. be considered C. considering D. having considered（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.8._ it left to me to decide, I would never hesitate to choose the former. A. If B. Were C. Had D. Should（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.9.Criticism
5、and self-criticism is necessary _ it helps us to find and correct our mistakes. A. by that B. at that C. on that D. in that（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.10.However, at times this balance in nature is _, resulting in a number of possibly unforeseen effects. A. troubled B. disturbed C. confused D. puzzled（分数：2.00）
6、A.B.C.D.二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)Directions:In this part there are four passages, each with four suggested answers. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your Answer Sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.The view over a val
7、ley of a tiny village with thatched (草盖得) roof around a church; a drive through a narrow village street lined with thatched cottages painted pink or white; the sight over the rolling hills of a pretty collection of thatched farm buildingsthese are still common sights in parts of England. Most people
8、 will agree that the thatched roof is an essential part of the attraction of the English countryside.Thatching is in fact the oldest of all the building crafts practiced in the British Isles (英伦诸岛). Although thatch has always been used for cottage and farm buildings, it was once used for castles and
9、 churches, too.Thatching is a solitary (独自的) craft, which often runs in families. The craft of thatching as it is practiced today has changed very little since the Middle Ages. Over 800 full-time thatchers are employed in England and Wales today, maintaining and renewing the old rods as well as that
10、ching newer houses. Many property owners choose thatch not only for its beauty but became they know it will keep them cool in summer and warm in winter.In fact, if we look at developing countries, over half the world lives under thatch, but they all do it in different ways. People in developing coun
11、tries are often reluctant to go back to traditional materials and would prefer modem buildings. However, they may lack the money to allow them to import the necessary materials. Their temporary mud huts with thatched roofs of wild grasses often only last six months. Thatch which has been done the Br
12、itish way lasts from twenty to sixty years, and is an effective defence against the heat.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following remains a unique feature of the English countryside.? A. Narrow streets lined with pink or white houses. B. Rolling hills with pretty farm buildings. C. Cottages with thatche
13、d roofs. D. Churches with cottages around them.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What do we know about thatching as a craft.? A. It is a collective activity. B. It is practiced on farms all over England. C. It is quite different from what it used to be. D. It is in most cases handed down among family members.（分数
14、：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Thatched houses are still preferred because of _. A. their style and comfort B. their durability C. their easy maintenance D. their cheap and ready-made materials（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).People in developing countries also live under thatch because _. A. thatched cottages are a big tou
15、rist attraction B. thatched roof houses are the cheapest C. thatch is on effective defense against the heat D. they like thatched houses better than other buildings（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).We can learn from the passage that _. A. thatched cottages in England have been passed down from ancient times B. t
16、hatching is a building craft first created by the English people C. the English people have a special liking for thatched houses D. most thatched cottages in England are located on hillsides（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.The rise of multinational corporations (跨国公司), global marketing, new communications technolog
17、ies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in global public relations or PR.Surprisingly, since modern PR was largely an American invention, the U. S. leadership in public relations is being threatened by PR efforts in other countries. Ten years ago, for example, th
18、e worlds top five public relations agencies were American-owned. In 1991, only one was. The British in particular are becoming more sophisticated and creative. A recent survey found that more than half of all British companies include PR as part of their corporate (公司的) planning activities, compared
19、 to about one-third of U.S. companies. It may not be long before London replaces New York as the capital of PR.Why is America lagging behind in the global PR race? First, Americans as a whole tend to be fairly provincial and take more of an interest in local affairs. Knowledge of world geography, fo
20、r example, has never been strong in this country, Secondly, Americans lag behind their European and Asian counterparts (相对应的人) in knowing a second language. Less than 5 percent of Bur-son-Marshalls U.S. employees know two languages. Ogilvy and Mather has about the same percentage. Conversely, some E
21、uropean firms have half or more of their employees fluent in a second language. Finally, people involved in PR abroad tend to keep a closer eye on international affairs. In the financial PR area, for instance, most Americans read the Wall Street Journal. Overseas, their counterparts read the Journal
22、 as well as the Financial Times of London and The Economist, publications not often read in this country.Perhaps the PR industry might take a lesson from Ted Turner of CNN (Cable News Net-work). Turner recently announced that the word “foreign“ would no longer be used on CNN news broadcasts. Accordi
23、ng to Turner, global communications have made the nations of the world so interdependent that there is no longer any such thing as foreign.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, U.S. leadership in public relations is being threatened because _. A. an unparalleled increase in the number of public re
24、lations companies B. shrinking cultural differences and new communications technologies C. the decreasing number of multinational corporations in the U. S. D. increased efforts of other countries in public relations（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).London could soon replace New York as the center of PR because _
25、. A. British companies are more ambitious than U.S. companies B. British companies place more importance on PR than U.S. companies C. British companies are heavily involved in planning activities D. four of the worlds top public relations agencies are British-owned（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).The word “prov
26、incial“ (Line 2, Para. 3) most probably means _. A. limited in outlook B. like people from the provinces C. rigid in thinking D. interested in world financial affairs（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).We learn from the third paragraph that employees in the American PR industry _. A. speak at least one foreign lan
27、guage fluently B. are ignorant about world geography C. are not as sophisticated as their European counterparts D. enjoy reading a great variety of English business publications（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).What lesson might the PR industry take from Ted Turner of CNN? A. American PR companies should be more
28、 internationally-minded. B. The American PR industry should develop global communications technologies. C. People working in PR should be more fluent in foreign languages. D. People involved in PR should avoid using the word “foreign“.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Like many of my generation, I have a weakness fo
29、r hero worship. At some point, however, we all to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.A hero does something worth
30、talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage transformers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary
31、 people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine, hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? if the answer or evidence suggests they serve only t
32、heir own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They cre
33、ate new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. , we might still have segregated (隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks: It may be possible for larges-cale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities,
34、 but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the committee meetings endless.（分数：10.00）(1).Although heroes may come from different cultures, they _. A. generally possess certain inspiring characteristics B. probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people C. are often influenced
35、by previous generations D. all unknowingly attract a large number of fans（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that _. A. they have a vision from the mountaintop B. they have warm feelings and emotions C. they can serve as concrete example
36、s of noble principles D. they can make people feel stronger and more confident（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because _. A. they are popular only among certain groups of people B. their performances do not improve their fans morally C. their primary concern
37、 is their own financial interests D. they are not clear about the principles they should follow（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who _. A. are good at demonstrating their charming characters B. can move the masses with their forceful speec
38、hes C. are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships D. can provide an answer to the problems of their people（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The author concludes that historical changes would _. A. be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities B. not happen without heroes making the necess
39、ary sacrifices C. take place if there were heroes to lead the people D. produce leaders with attractive personalities（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.I have an infatuation (迷恋) with autumn. The colors of the season, and the smells, have always thrilled me. I have always found joy in this time of year. The last few
40、autumns of my life, however, I recollect in shades of gray rather than cheerful oranges and yellows.When ! became a single mother, every aspect of life took on new meaning. Since I was used to carrying out most of the parental duties without much help during my marriage, I truly did not foresee how
41、different parenting would become after the marriage was over. But suddenly I realized I was a statistic. The daily routine was not changed so much; it was the angle at which I had begun to look at life.I believed my exhusbands lawyer was tracking every grade the children made, and I was under a micr
42、oscope in this new town where the children and I moved our “broken home“. I feared having to eventually establish my family with each new teacher and each new term as a single-parent family. I just wanted to be us again, without the stigma (特征) of the label that put on us.During those few gray years
43、, I would reassure myself that soon things would be better, and that I would someday be able to feel whole again. There is no mathematical equation of adults proportioned to children to equal a stable, loving family. Every family has its strengths. In fact, studies show that in families who read tog
44、ether, eat together and communicate openly, children are likely to succeed academically, as well as socially and emotionally. I am sure these habits are just as effective when practiced in single-parent families. I realize now that I am not a statistic. We are an active, vital family in this charmin
45、g community, where we are not marked by any stigma of any statistics of any focus groups.We are given opportunity, all of us. We are surrounded by beauty and immersed in possibility. There is joy to be found here, in what we see around us and in creating our own rendition of how we want to be seen.
46、There is strength and grace in our own willingness to break free from conformity without falling behind the barriers of self-imposed limitations or preconceived notions of where we should fit in this world according to research.（分数：10.00）(1).What does the last sentence of paragraph one imply? A. The
47、 author moved to a new place. B. The climate changed greatly in the last few years. C. In the last few years, the authors mood changed. D. There were some natural disasters.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).After the divorce, _. A. there wasnt any change, since she used to play a main part in taking care of the
48、children B. she became interested in statistics C. everything in her life was changed D. it was the way by which she looked at life that changed（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).According to the passage, _ brought the unpleasant change in her life. A. a kind of discrimination against single-parent families B. her exhusband C. social scientists D. the feeling about autumn（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In the few gray years, the author _. A. felt helpless and sad B. had the help from her friends C. never lost hope, and believed that every
