1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-166 及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.She hoped that a long rest might _ her in health.（分数：2.00）A.improveB.reformC.strengthenD.perfect2.Earthworms occur _ adequate moisture and food and the necessary soil conditions are found.（分数：2.00）A.andB.wheneverC.howe
2、verD.wherever3.Mrs. Douglas unknowingly left a package _ on the shop counter.（分数：2.00）A.layingB.to lieC.laidD.lying4.It is vital that food and shelter are made _ for people in the flood-stricken are（分数：2.00）A.A. freeB. usefulC. availableD. usable5.We are planning to make a _ to the Great Wall.（分数：2.
3、00）A.tripB.journeyC.travelD.tour6._ that called this morning?（分数：2.00）A.Who wasB.Who it wasC.Who was himD.Who was it7.An old friend from abroad, _ I was expecting to stay with me, telephoned from the airport.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.whichC.whomD.who8.We find such shrubs _ will best stand up to (抵御) hard wea
4、ther.（分数：2.00）A.whichB.asC.whatD.who9.The first _ in the development of civilized man were probably the invention of primitive weapons and the discovery of fire.（分数：2.00）A.intervalsB.breaksC.stagesD.periods10.He is an artist in _ but not in reality.（分数：2.00）A.surfaceB.titleC.rankD.name二、Part Reading
5、 Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)Real policemen hardly recognize any resemblance (类同之处) between their lives and what they see on TVif they ever get home in time. Them are similarities, of course, but the cops(警官) dont think much of them.The first difference is that a policemans real life revolves round the law.
6、 Most of his training is in criminal law. He has to know exactly what actions are crimes and what evidence can be used to prove them in court. He has to know nearly as much law as a professional lawyer, and what is more, he has to apply it on his feet, in the dark and rain, running down an alley aft
7、er someone he wants to talk to.Little of his time is spent in chatting to scanty-clad (穿衣不多的) ladies or in dramatic confrontations with desperate criminals. He will spend most of his working life typing millions of words on thousands of forms about hundreds of sad, unimportant people who are guilt o
8、r notof stupid, petty crimes.（分数：10.00）(1).It is essential for a policeman to be trained in criminal law（分数：2.00）A.so that he can catch criminals in the streetsB.because many of the criminals he has to catch are dangerousC.so that he can justify his arrests in courtD.because he has to know nearly as
9、 much about law as a professional lawyer(2).The everyday life of a policeman or detective is _.（分数：2.00）A.exciting and glamorousB.full of dangerC.devoted mostly to routine mattersD.wasted on unimportant matters(3).The word “confrontation“ in the last paragraph most probably means _.（分数：2.00）A.opposi
10、tionB.determinationC.protectionD.confusion(4).Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Generally the detectives work is over once the arrest has been made.B.Policemen feel that the image of their lives shown on TV is not accurate.C.People are usually willing to give evidenc
11、e.D.Policemen and detectives spend little time at the typewriter.(5)._ could be a suitable title for the passage.（分数：2.00）A.Policemen and DetectivesB.Detectives LifeFact and FantasyC.The Reality of Being a DetectiveD.Drama and RealitySporting activities are essentially modified forms of hunting beha
12、vior. Viewed biologically, the modem foot-bailer is in reality a member of a bunting group. His killing weapon has turned into a harmless football and his prey (猎物) into a goalmouth. If his aim is accurate and he scores a goal, be enjoys the hunters triumph of killing his prey.To understand how this
13、 transformation has taken place we must briefly look back at our forefathers. They spent over a million years evolving as cooperative hunters. Their very survival depended on success in the hunting-field. Under this pressure their whole way of life, even their bodies, became greatly changed. They be
14、came chasers, runners, jumpers, aimers, throwers and prey-killers. They cooperated as skillful male-group attackers.Then about ten thousand years ago, after this immensely long period of hunting their food, they became farmers. Their improved intelligence, so vital to their old hunting life, was put
15、 to a new usethat of controlling and domesticating their prey. The hunt became suddenly out of date. The food was there on the farms, awaiting their needs. The risks and uncertainties of the hunt were no longer essential for survival.（分数：10.00）(1).The author believes that sporting activities _.（分数：2
16、.00）A.are forms of biological developmentB.have actually developed from huntingC.are essential forms of taming the preyD.have changed the ways of hunting(2).In a football game what is equal to the prey in hunting is _.（分数：2.00）A.any member of tile opposing teamB.the goal keeperC.the goal-mouthD.the
17、football(3).For over a million years, our forefathers were basically _.（分数：2.00）A.successful farmersB.co-operating huntersC.runners and jumpersD.skillful sportsmen(4).When did hunting for animals become out of date for our forefathers?（分数：2.00）A.About a million years ago,B.About 10,000 years ago.C.S
18、everal thousand years ago.D.The answer is not given.(5).Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?（分数：2.00）A.It is farming that gives human beings enough leisure time for sporting activities.B.Farming is very important in human civilization because it saves human beings fro
19、m risks and uncertainties of hunting for survival.C.It is hunting that provides human beings with much simpler ways of obtaining meaty meals.D.Sporting activities satisfy the desire of modem men to exercise hunting skills which his forefathers developed for survival.Once the 12 Girls Band became pop
20、ular, similar groups predictably starting popping up. Musicat and Beautiful Youth 18 were formed last year. Both feature now-familiar formulas of attractive young women playing different instruments in songs that combine modem music with classic Chinese tunes. Yet they add to the mix by throwing in
21、song, dance and even acrobatics. In an interview, noted music critic Jin Zhaojun said the gift band phenomenon was not new to China, as similar acts appeared in the 1980s.However, the undying rule is that to be successful, bands have to have a novel look. “The 12 Girls Band was the first group to gi
22、ve big live shows and showy creativity in how they present their performances. The Beijing Red Poppy Ladies Percussion group, formed in 1999, has made a name for itself because they are the only band that exclusively plays drams and percussion instruments. Bands that dont have a thing are sure to di
23、e fast,“ Jin said.（分数：10.00）(1).How many members are involved in the band?（分数：2.00）A.8.B.10.C.12.D.14.(2).What does the word “novel“ probably mean in Par（分数：2.00）A.2?A. Story.B. Creative.C. Book.D. Lovely.(3).According to Jin Zhaojun, the gift band phenomenon maybe appeared in _.（分数：2.00）A.1980sB.19
24、70sC.1960sD.1990s(4).What is the main characteristic of the 12 Girls Band?（分数：2.00）A.They are the only band that exclusively plays drams and percussion instruments.B.They dont make use of any instrument.C.All of them play the same kind of instrument.D.They play different instruments in songs that co
25、mbine modem music with classic Chinese tunes.(5).What is file passage mainly about?（分数：2.00）A.The Beijing Red Poppy Ladies Percussion.B.A trend bornthe 12 Girls Band.C.How to succeed in musical world.D.Bands that dont have “a thing“ are sure to die fast.Complimentary Dow Jones NewsGet Dow Jones Real
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28、s at no charge! Just one more reason to choose Scottrade!（分数：10.00）(1).The advertisement claims that people can get Dow Jones News by _.（分数：2.00）A.choosing ScottradeB.paying $ 30C.investing $300,000D.doing nothing(2).Dow Jones News is important because _.（分数：2.00）A.it helps people predict market cha
29、ngesB.it is up to the minuteC.it is always realD.it is professional(3).Dow Jones Real-Time News covers the following EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.credit market newsB.regional newsC.sports newsD.announcement by companies(4).The advertisement is directed toward _.（分数：2.00）A.brokersB.investorsC.managersD.direct
30、ors(5).The purpose of the advertisement is _.（分数：2.00）A.encouraging people to use Scottrade accountB.introducing the importance of Dow Jones NewsC.calling peoples attention to stock exchangeD.hiring brokers七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)But let no one think that pleasure is immoral. Pleasure in itself
31、is a great good, all pleasure, but its consequences may be such (31) the sensible person eschews certain varieties of (32) . Nor need pleasure be gross and sensual. They are wise in their generation (33) have discovered that intellectual pleasure is the most satisfying and the most enduring. It is w
32、ell to (34) the habit of reading. There are (35) sports in which you can engage to your own satisfaction after you have passed the prime of life; there are no games except patience, chess problems and crossword puzzles that you can play without someone to play them with you. Reading suffers (36) no
33、such disadvantages; there is no occupationexcept perhaps needle-work, but that leaves the restless spirit (37) liberty which you can more easily (38) up at any moment, for any period, and more easily put (39) when other calls press upon you; there is no other amusement that can be obtained in these
34、happy days of public liberties and cheap editions at so small a (40) . To acquire the habit of reading is to construct for yourself a refuge from almost all the miseries of life.（分数：20.00）A.thisB.thatC.theseD.thoseA.hisB.itsC.itD.himA.whoB.whichC.thatD.whomA.acquireB.learnC.modifyD.changeA.fewB.many
35、C.littleD.bitA.ofB.fromC.out ofD.inA.inB.fromC.atD.withA.getB.holdC.takeD.lookA.belowB.intoC.acrossD.asideA.costB.lostC.momentD.point八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Charles: What time are you leaving?Brown: Im going to try to leave by 10:00.Charles: Take care and _.Brown: Goodbye. Hope to se
36、e you again next year.（分数：2.00）A.give my wish to your parentsB.give my best to your parentsC.say good to your parentsD.say greeting to your parents12.Roger: Hurry up! We dont have much time left.Dick: _. We still have two hours.Roger: Come on! This is my first time ever to take a plane. I dont want
37、anything to go wrong.（分数：2.00）A.Go onB.Take it easyC.All rightD.Look out13.Customer: Excuse me, sir.Clerk: _.Customer: Id like to cash a check. Would you please tell me which window should I go to?Clerk: You can cash checks over there at window 6.（分数：2.00）A.What? Can I help you?B.Yes, may I help you
38、?C.Its all right.D.It doesnt matter.14.Hairdresser: How would you like to do your hair today? The same style as usual?Mrs. Lee: I have a special party to attend tonight, and Id like to change styles.Hairdresser: Very well. Youre not in a hurry, are you?Mrs. Lee: No. _.（分数：2.00）A.Be relaxedB.Take it
39、easyC.Dont worryD.Take your time15.Daughter (in the kitchen): Shall I turn on the burner?Mother: _. I havent finished peeling the potatoes.（分数：2.00）A.No, not yetB.No, not stillC.No, not alreadyD.No, not just16.Doctor: Have you lost weight recently, Mr. Bush?Bush: No, doctor. Actually, _.（分数：2.00）A.I
40、ve become three pounds fatterB.Ive got three pounds weightC.Ive added to three poundsD.Ive put on three pounds17.Clerk: Would you sign the register, please?Mr. Woods: Sure. _, does my room have a private bath?Clerk: Certainly. Every room in this hotel have a private bath.（分数：2.00）A.On the contraryB.
41、By the wayC.In any caseD.Sorry to trouble you18.Mr. Woods: Id like a double room for tonight.Clerk: _.Mr. Woods: Yes. I called you last week from New York. My name is George Woods.（分数：2.00）A.Have you made an orderB.Have you paid beforehandC.Do you have a reservationD.Do you have an appointment19.Cab
42、 driver: Here you are, sir. Queens Hotel.Passenger: How much is it?Cab driver: Three dollars and seventy-five cents.Passenger: Here is four dollars. _.（分数：2.00）A.Dont give me the restB.Its not necessary to give me the coinsC.Keep the changeD.I give up the pocket money20.Patient: Excuse me, miss. I m
43、ade an appointment to see Dr. Smith at 4 oclock this afternoon. My name is Ralph Williams.Nurse: Let me check, . yes, Mr. Williams. _. You may go in now.（分数：2.00）A.Dr. Smith is hoping you nowB.Dr. Smith is wishing you nowC.Dr. Smith is expecting you nowD.Dr. Smith is waiting you now工程硕士(GCT)英语-166 答
44、案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Part Vocabulary an(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.She hoped that a long rest might _ her in health.（分数：2.00）A.improve B.reformC.strengthenD.perfect解析：注释 improve 意为“改善”；reform 意为“改良”；enhance 意为“提高，增强”；perfect 意为“使完美”。2.Earthworms occur _ adequate moisture and food and the necessary soil
45、 conditions are found.（分数：2.00）A.andB.wheneverC.howeverD.wherever 解析：注释 此句空白处需填入一个从属连词，而且从句是表示地点的状语从句。3.Mrs. Douglas unknowingly left a package _ on the shop counter.（分数：2.00）A.layingB.to lieC.laidD.lying 解析：注释 leave sth. +动词+ing 是一种句型，表示“使某物处于某种状态”。4.It is vital that food and shelter are made _ for
46、 people in the flood-stricken are（分数：2.00）A.A. freeB. usefulC. availableD. usable解析：注释 free 意为“自由的，大方的，免费的”；useful 意为“有用的，有益的，有帮助的”； available意为“可利用的；可得到的”；usable 意为“便于使用的”。5.We are planning to make a _ to the Great Wall.（分数：2.00）A.trip B.journeyC.travelD.tour解析：注释 trip 意为“旅行(尤指娱乐性的)”；journey 意为“旅程，
47、路程”；travel 泛指旅行； tour意为“旅行，游历(常含有最后回原地的含义)”。6._ that called this morning?（分数：2.00）A.Who wasB.Who it wasC.Who was himD.Who was it 解析：注释 本题为强调句的特殊疑问句形式。题意为“是谁上午打电话来了?”7.An old friend from abroad, _ I was expecting to stay with me, telephoned from the airport.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.whichC.whom D.who解析：注释 根据空
48、白处前后内容可推知，缺少一个关系代词来引导非限定性定语从句，此关系代词指人，在从句中作宾语，只有 whom合适；that 不可引导非限定性定语从句。8.We find such shrubs _ will best stand up to (抵御) hard weather.（分数：2.00）A.whichB.as C.whatD.who解析：注释 as 可在“such.as”、“the same.as”和“as.as”等结构中作关系代词，引导定语从句。在“such.as”结构中，as 有时用 that替换。9.The first _ in the development of civiliz
49、ed man were probably the invention of primitive weapons and the discovery of fire.（分数：2.00）A.intervalsB.breaksC.stages D.periods解析：注释 stage 意为“阶段，时期”；interval 意为“间隔，间歇”；break 意为“(课间或工间)休息时间”；period 意为“一段时间，时期”。10.He is an artist in _ but not in reality.（分数：2.00）A.surfaceB.titleC.rankD.name 解析：注释 surface 意
