1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-184 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.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 than2.He was a person who would stand up for what he thought right, _.（分数：2.00）A.whatever t
2、he cost to himselfB.what the cost to himself might beC.no matter whatever the cost is to himselfD.however the cost to himself is3._, I wrote a letter to Henry Ford and told him what happened.（分数：2.00）A.DesperateB.DespiteC.InspiringD.Exciting4.You cant be _ careful in making the decision as it was su
3、ch a critical case.（分数：2.00）A.veryB.quiteC.tooD.so5.Problems common to most countries include the social, economic _ problems.（分数：2.00）A.and politicsB.and with governmentC.of governmentD.and political6.These excursions will give you an even deeper _ into our language and culture.（分数：2.00）A.inquiryB.
4、investigationC.inputD.insight7.He is _ of a musician.（分数：2.00）A.anybodyB.anyoneC.somethingD.somebody8.The number of the employees _ in this company.（分数：2.00）A.have doubledB.has doubledC.are doubledD.were doubled9.The manager needs an assistant who he can _ to take care of problems in his absence.（分数
5、：2.00）A.count onB.count inC.count upD.count out10.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、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)三、11-15(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Communication is the sending of information or news from on
6、e person to another. If human beings 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 animal
7、s have a more advanced form of language 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 fa
8、cial expressions, gestures and hand 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 hear
9、ing.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the 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 communic
10、ation?（分数：2.00）A.They have their 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
11、have adequate knowledge about animal 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 movement
12、s.C.Speech.D.Body movement and speec(5).We can infer from the passage that the oldest form of communication between people is _.（分数：2.00）A.speechB.touch and heatingC.soundsD.body language四、16-20(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Chinas employment and re-employment situation remains tough with a surge this year in the
13、number of graduates hitting the job market and 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 yesterda
14、y.There are nearly 14 million laid-off workers 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 mini
15、ster during the first session of the 10th National 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 Seek
16、ersB.College Graduates Challenged by EmploymentC.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.Mom than 4%.D.The information is not given.(3).How many people will be look
17、ing for jobs this year?（分数：2.00）A.Around 39 million.B.Over 150 million.C.About 174 million.D.No exact figure is provide(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 peopl(5).Minister Zhengs main
18、 purpose is to _.（分数：2.00）A.describe the difficult employment situationB.urge his departments nationwide to do more to help solving the problemC.warn people of unemployment problemD.explain the present employment situation五、21-25(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Promptness is important in American business, academic,
19、 and social settings. The importance of punctuality is 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, appointme
20、nts, or classes, they are often viewed as unreliable and 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 ar
21、rivals. Calling on the telephone if one is going to be 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 rode. On the other hand, arriving thirty minutes late to some parti
22、es is acceptable.（分数：10.00）(1).The best title for the 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
23、 business meeting, he may _.（分数：2.00）A.be firedB.be criticized 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
24、 than 30 minutesD.come a few minutes earlier to any appointment(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 money六、26-30(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Ad. AEmbassy Vacation Re
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27、iews-all capturing the natural setting of each location and convenient 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 t
28、he opportunity to share the many benefits that Embassy Vacation Resorts 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-Satu
29、rday and Sunday lunch. Cream teas any day.Please phone for full details 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
30、).What is the difference between the resorts advertised and the Embassy Suites Hotels.9（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).Wha
31、t is not covered in the service of Ad. B?（分数：2.00）A.Parties.B.Conference.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 Su
32、ndayC.every WednesdayD.every day七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Certainly, the most popular method of traveling used by Americans is the privately-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
33、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 located 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 ca
34、r (34) the day, week, or month. Some companies (35) have special weekend rates that you may find especially interesting if you have only a limited (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
35、 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. However, 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 wil
36、l 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.ThereforeC.In additionD.ConsequentlyA.atB.inC.ofD.byA.stillB.evenC.andD.tooA.amountB.numberC.quantityD.qualityA.connectB.compareC.contrastD.combineA.insis
37、t onB.work onC.count onD.depend onA.the otherB.otherC.othersD.one anotherA.returnB.returnedC.must returnD.will return八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.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 we
38、lcome.B.Im really pleased.C.How happy I am!D.Its my pleasur12.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
39、 about itC.Whats it likeD.Is it good or bad13.Speaker A: What shall we do this weekend?Speaker B: How about going to London on Saturday? Theres a good exhibition 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 rath
40、er go to another placeC.OK, thats a good ideaD.I cant make it Saturday14.Speaker A: Well, Im really glad 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 do
41、ing and help you out when you need it.（分数：2.00）A.Hes very cleverB.He is a really good listenerC.He is really easy-goingD.Hes very hardworking15.Speaker A: So, how did you enjoy the food in Thailand?Speaker B: _. Spicy and hot, but really delicious.（分数：2.00）A.Its terribleB.Its not as good as I expect
42、edC.It was greatD.It was awful16.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, please17.Shop-assistant: Can I hel
43、p 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 helpD.Any particular color18.Customer: Would it be possible to mo
44、ve 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 table is reservedD.Yes, its possible19.Waiter: Good 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 o
45、rderB.What to eatC.Ready to eatD.Whod like to see the menu20.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. I
46、ts gorgeous工程硕士(GCT)英语-184 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.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 than 解析：注释 rather than=and not(而非)，在此句中用法正确。2.He was a person who would stand up
47、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 cost is to himselfD.however the cost to himself is解析：注释 whatever=no matter what(不管是什么)，只有 A 选项表达法正确。However 一词后面应该修饰形容词。3._, I wrote a letter to Henry Ford and told him wh
48、at happened.（分数：2.00）A.Desperate B.DespiteC.InspiringD.Exciting解析：注释 此处应该为一个形容词，而 C 和 D 应该为一个-ed 结尾的形容词才对，B 项选择词性有误。全句意思为：在绝望中，我给福特二世写了一封信，告诉了他所发生的一切。4.You cant be _ careful in making the decision as it was such a critical case.（分数：2.00）A.veryB.quiteC.too D.so解析：注释 本句为 not.too 的结构，双否定表示肯定意义。全句意思为：这个
49、事情太重要了，所以，你一定要特别慎重地做出决定。5.Problems common to most countries include the social, economic _ problems.（分数：2.00）A.and politicsB.and with governmentC.of governmentD.and political 解析：注释 此处为一个并列结构，正确选择应该和前面的 social，economic 两个词在形式上一致，都为形容词才行。6.These excursions will give you an even deeper _ into our language and culture.（分数：2.00）A.inquiryB.investig
