1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-15 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.New Orleans is a city _ older traditions can still be seen.（分数：2.00）A.thoseB.thatC.whichD.where2.If it _ more humid in the Desert of the Southwest, the hot temperatures would be unbearable.（分数：2.00）A.beB.isC.wasD.were3._ ,
2、Mozart had already written his first composition.（分数：2.00）A.His age was sixB.By the age of sixC.He was sixD.Six years old4.Only through diplomatic means _.（分数：2.00）A.a formal agreement can be reachedB.can a formal agreement be reachedC.can be a formal agreement reachedD.can be reached a formal agree
3、ment5.Mr. Smith can be quite sad _ , though in public he is extremely cheerful.（分数：2.00）A.by himselfB.in personC.in privateD.as individual6.The man was under so much stress for such a long time that he finally _.（分数：2.00）A.broke downB.broke upC.broke outD.broke in7.Swimmers should avoid _ ocean area
4、s that are dangerous.（分数：2.00）A.enterB.to enterC.enteringD.be entered8.I have made a(n) _ for you to see the doctor at 8 oclock tomorrow.（分数：2.00）A.appointmentB.interviewC.opportunityD.assignment9.She was too nervous to act _ on such an occasion.（分数：2.00）A.originallyB.speciallyC.extraordinaryD.natur
5、ally10.It is a very important game, and it is advisable to _ seats well in advance.（分数：2.00）A.bookB.getC.provideD.take二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)BQuestions 11-15 are based on the following passage:/BAlfred Nobel, a Swedish inventor contributed most of his vast fortune in a trust as a fund from
6、which annual prizes could be awarded to individuals and organizations who had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobels will including chemistry, physics, medicine, literature, and int
7、ernational peace.The prizes are administrated by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing by qualified authority in the field of competition. Recipients are selected by th
8、eir respective institutions. The prizes are usually presented in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute to Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about a million dollars.（分数：10.00）(1)
9、.What does this passage mainly discuss?（分数：2.00）A.Alfred Nobel.B.The Nobel prizes.C.Great contributions to mankind.D.Swedish inventors.(2).Why were the prizes named for Alfred Nobel?（分数：2.00）A.He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes.B.He won the First Nobel prize for his inventi
10、on.C.He is now living in Sweden.D.He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients of the prizes.(3).How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?（分数：2.00）A.Five times a year.B.Once a year.C.Twice a year.D.Once every two years.(4).A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _.（分数：2.00）A.an author w
11、ho wrote a novelB.a doctor who discovered a vaccineC.a composer who wrote a symphonyD.a diplomat who negotiated a peace settlement(5).Why are the awards presented on December 10?（分数：2.00）A.It is a tribute to the King of Sweden.B.The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust.C.That date was establ
12、ished in Alfred Nobels will.D.Alfred Nobel died on that day.BQuestions 16-20 are based on the following passage:/BDeveloping countries are unusually vulnerable to cigarette advertising. Until recently, some of them sold tobacco only through government monopolies, with little or no attempt at persuas
13、ion. And because most of these countries dont have effective anti-smoking campaigns, many of their people are surprisingly innocent of the link between tobacco and disease. In Manila, we even found cigarettes sold at a snack bar operated by the local Boy Scouts.Many governments, moreover, are reluct
14、ant to wage anti-smoking wars because theyre addicted to tobacco taxes. Argentina gets 22. 5 percent of all tax revenue from tobacco; Malawi, 16.7 percent.Into this climate of naivety and neglect, American tobacco companies have unleashed not only the marketing wizardry (魔术) that most of us take for
15、 granted, but other tactics they wouldnt dare use here.Tobacco spokesmen insist that cigarette advertising draws only people who already smoke. But an ad executive, who worked until recently of the Philip Morris account, speaking on condition of anonymity, disagrees. “You dont have to be a brain sur
16、geon to figure out whats going on. Just look at the ads. Its ludicrous (荒唐的) for them to deny that a cartoon character like Joe Camel isnt attractive to kids.“（分数：10.00）(1).People in developing countries are easily influenced by cigarette advertising because _.（分数：2.00）A.they dont know the relations
17、hip between tobacco and diseaseB.they have a strong inclination to smokeC.they have been forbidden to smoke by the governmentsD.there were no institutions which persuade them not to smoke(2).Many governments didnt launch anti-smoking campaigns because _.（分数：2.00）A.tobacco taxes take up a large part
18、of their revenueB.they are unusually subject to cigarette advertisingC.they dont think tobacco can do harm to peoples healthD.they are innocent of the link between tobacco and disease(3).According to an executive on the Philip Morris account, _.（分数：2.00）A.cigarette advertising only appeals to the yo
19、ung menB.cigarette advertising appeals to adultsC.cigarette advertising is attractive to people who already smokeD.cigarette advertising also appeals to kids(4).The word “anonymity“ in the last paragraph may best mean _.（分数：2.00）A.publicityB.fameC.hidden nameD.secret(5).Which of the following is the
20、 best title of the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Smoking and Tobacco TaxesB.Smoking in Developing CountriesC.Smoking and Cigarette AdvertisingD.Tobacco IndustryBQuestions 21-25 are based on the following passage:/BI hear many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At
21、your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are all taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their
22、own, most of them are clutching at one anothers hands for courage.They claim they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They set off in new directions in music. But somehow they all end up just by listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in this w
23、ay is that the crowd is doing it.It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And m
24、any of todays parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. All this adds up to a greater barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come
25、-with the people who respect you for whom you are. Thats the only kind of popularity that really counts.（分数：10.00）(1).The main purpose of this passage is to tell _.（分数：2.00）A.readers how to be popular with people aroundB.teenagers how to learn to decide things for themselvesC.parents how to control
26、and guide their childrenD.people how to understand and respect each other(2).According to the author, many teenagers think they are brave enough to be themselves, but, in fact, most of them _.（分数：2.00）A.have much difficulty understanding each otherB.lack confidenceC.dare not cope with problems singl
27、e-handedD.are very much afraid of getting lost(3).According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?（分数：2.00）A.There is no popularity that really counts.B.What many parents are doing is in fact hindering their children from finding their own paths.C.It is not necessarily bad for a teenage
28、r to disagree wit his or her classmates.D.Most teenagers are not actually rebelling.(4).The author thinks of advertisements as _.（分数：2.00）A.originalB.influentialC.detrimentalD.authoritative(5).During the teenager years, one should learn to _.（分数：2.00）A.differ from others in as many ways as possibleB
29、.get into the right season and become popularC.find ones real selfD.rebel against parents and the popularity waveBQuestions 26-30 are based on the following poster:/BB A Poster/BJust as the sun is starting to shine and the days are getting longer, the examination period begins! Id like to wish all s
30、tudents the very best luck in your exams and with your dissertations.For those of you who will be leaving us this summer, I hope that you will take with you fond memories of Birmingham and that you keep in touch.If you are staying in Birmingham over the summer, do try to come along to our summer gar
31、den party on 18 June. Spouses and children are very welcome to join us too.Summer Garden PartyWednesday 18, June 2007From 2 p. m.5 p. m.Celebrate the end of exams and the end of term with a summer garden party in the beautiful grounds of Westmere on Edgbaston Park Road.All international students, th
32、eir spouses and children are welcome to join us. Well have lots of party games as well as food and drink. What better way to mark the end of the academic year?If you would like to come along, please contact Mal Graham, international Student Assistant: 0121 414 2894 M. M. Grahambham. ac. uk.We look f
33、orward to seeing many of you there. Have a great summer.（分数：10.00）(1).The above poster is from _.（分数：2.00）A.a middle school in BirminghamB.a college in BirminghamC.the government of BirminghamD.an organizer of a summer camp(2).The word “spouse“ in the passage refers to _.（分数：2.00）A.the oldB.the adul
34、tC.a relative of friendD.a husband or wife(3).What is the poster mainly aimed at?（分数：2.00）A.Inviting all the students to attend a party in a beautiful park.B.Informing all international students of the end of the summer term.C.Saying goodbye to those who are about to leave the university.D.Inviting
35、all international students to attend a summer party.(4).The number 0121 414 2894 is for _.（分数：2.00）A.telephone numberB.zip codeC.faxD.school address(5).What can we learn from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The party will last for 4 hours.B.Some students will graduate this summer.C.The party will be held dur
36、ing the examination period.D.All the students there are married.三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Time “talks“ in the American culture and, for that matter, in many other cultures. U(31) /U it says is crucial in our relations with others. Some societies take their promises to U(32) /U deadlines seriousl
37、y and keep appointments, and they impose penalties for being late or not completing a task in the U(33) /U time. In the United States, being late repeatedly for class in schools may lead to suspension. Late papers may U(34) /U as much as 10 percent reduction in the grade, or even a failing grade.Per
38、haps the most critical dimension in culture is the use of time. Each culture has its own concept of time. In Germanic cultures punctuality is a U(35) /U of respect and politeness; being late is rude. Germans believe people should be U(36) /U on time, neither too early, nor too late. Tothe Indonesian
39、, time is an endless pool; why be U(37) /U or hurry? All cultures U(38) /U their own time system for granted and believe other cultures operate with the U(39) /U time frame. U(40) /U , misunderstandings are inevitable. To function in a foreign country, we must know its time system.（分数：20.00）A.ThatB.
40、WhatC.WhichD.WhetherA.keepB.makeC.meetD.takeA.neededB.essentialC.necessaryD.requiredA.lie inB.add toC.lead toD.bring outA.symbolB.signalC.remarkD.signA.hopefullyB.virtuallyC.basicallyD.exactlyA.enjoyedB.depressedC.happyD.pleasedA.takeB.makeC.considerD.acceptA.variousB.differentC.equalD.sameA.Moreove
41、rB.ThusC.HoweverD.Besides四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Tourist A: Excuse me. How do I get to Porter Street from here? Tourist B: _. Youd better ask someone else.（分数：2.00）A.It is very nearB.You cant miss itC.Im new around here, tooD.Turn left at the traffic lights12.Secretary: Good morning. Fam
42、e and Fortune Talent Agency. Can I help you? Caller: Yes, Mr. Andrews, please. Secretary: Im afraid hes not in. Mr. Andrews is out to lunch right now. _（分数：2.00）A.Would you like to leave a message?B.Who are you, please?C.This is the secretary.D.Thanks for calling.13.Patient: Hello, Doctor. Doctor: G
43、ood afternoon. Do take a seat. _ ? Patient: My ear hurts. My left ear.（分数：2.00）A.How are youB.What can I do for youC.Now what seems to be the problemD.Is there anything that I can do for you14.Daughter: I cant hear you, Mum. Its a really bad line. Mother: Sorry, dear. I said how are you? Daughter: T
44、errible, Mum. My backs killing me, and the house is a mess. Mother: _ , darling. Ill come and help you clean the house.（分数：2.00）A.Glad to hear itB.Dont worryC.Take your timeD.Take care15.Receptionist: Front desk. Can I help you? Hotel guest: This is Mr. Burton in 1205. _? Receptionist: Of course. Wh
45、at time?（分数：2.00）A.Where is your cafB.Can I have a cup of teaC.Do you have room serviceD.Can I get a wake-up call, please16.Waiter: Good afternoon. Are you ready to order? Guest A: _. Betty, what will you have? Guest B: I think Ill start off with a cup of soup. What kind of soup do you have today?（分
46、数：2.00）A.Yes, I think soB.Not sureC.No wayD.Of course not17.Speaker A: Mary! Oh, its good to see you again! Welcome home. Give me a hug. Speaker B: Thanks! _ , too, and its really nice to be back again.（分数：2.00）A.How do you doB.I havent seen for agesC.Its great to see youD.Ive heard a lot about you1
47、8.Interviewer: Hi, Christopher, what do you do in your free time? _ ? Christopher: Well, I have a lot of hobbies. I like to read, and I like to work on computers.（分数：2.00）A.What would you likeB.What sort of hobbies do you haveC.Do you have a good timeD.Do you like it19.Secretary: Good morning, Dr. P
48、orters office. Mr. Long: Good morning. I have an appointment with Dr. Porter at ten-thirty. Im running a little late. _?（分数：2.00）A.Is it OKB.Could I reschedule for eleven-thirtyC.How about tomorrowD.Are you OK20.Clerk: Jacks Watering Hole. Caller: Oh, Im calling about the ad for an designer, _ ? Clerk: Yes, it is. What kind of experience do you have?（分数：2.00）A.Is that still availableB.Is it a good jobC.Is it very hardD.Is it OK with me工程硕士(GCT)英语-15 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.New Orleans is a city _
