1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-23 及答案解析(总分：102.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.That young man still denies_ the fire behind the store.（分数：2.00）A.startB.to startC.having startedD.to have started2.So many directors_, the board meeting had to be put off.（分数：2.00）A.were absentB.been absentC.had been absen
2、tD.being absent3.On New Years Eve, New York City holds an outdoor_ which attracts a crowd of a million or more people.（分数：2.00）A.incidentB.eventC.caseD.affair4.All the key words in the article are printed in_ type so as to attract readers attention.（分数：2.00）A.darkB.denseC.blackD.bold5.The basic feat
3、ures of the communication process are identified in one question: Who says _through what channel to whom?（分数：2.00）A.howB.whenC.whatD.such6.As a result of careless washing the jacket_ to a childs size.（分数：2.00）A.compressedB.shrankC.droppedD.decreased7.The manager spoke highly of such_ as loyalty, cou
4、rage and truthfulness shown by his employees.（分数：2.00）A.virtueB.featuresC.propertiesD.characteristics8._their differences, the couple were developing an obvious and genuine affection for each other.（分数：2.00）A.But forB.For allC.Above allD.Except for9.She was complaining that the doctor was _ too much
5、 for the treatment he was giving her.（分数：2.00）A.expendingB.offeringC.costingD.charging10.The relationship between employers and employees has been studied_.（分数：2.00）A.originallyB.extremelyC.violentlyD.intensively二、BPart Reading (总题数：21，分数：42.00)11.It can be inferred from the passage that the drop in
6、 Amtrak rider ship was due to the fact that_.（分数：2.00）A.trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportationB.trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportationC.trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to beD.trains could not compete with planes in ter
7、ms of luxury and convenience12.The smart buildings discussed in the passage_.（分数：2.00）A.would cause serious financial problemsB.would be worthwhile though costlyC.would increase the complexity of architectural designD.can reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes13.The train ads were placed
8、 among family-oriented TV programs involving nature and America because_.（分数：2.00）A.they could focus on meaningful travel experiencesB.they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programsC.their profits could be increased by some 15 percentD.most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed to
9、 be among the audiences14.The advertisement says that most thieves_.（分数：2.00）A.prefer stealing from officesB.like causing a lot of damageC.will break in anywhere they want toD.are discouraged by good security arrangements15.One reason why the loss of lives in the Los Angeles earthquake was comparati
10、vely low is that_?（分数：2.00）A.new computers had been installed in the buildings.B.it occurred in the residential areas rather than on the highways.C.large numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holiday.D.improvements had been made in the construction of buildings and highways.17.You can enjo
11、y_ at Jack Steins.（分数：2.00）A.American jazzB.Scottish dancingC.12 000 pieces on showD.yourself all night18.The function of the computer mentioned in the passage is to_.（分数：2.00）A.counterbalance an earthquakes action on the buildingB.predict the coming of an earthquake with accuracyC.help strengthen t
12、he foundation of the buildingD.measure the impact of an earthquakes vibrations19.This advertisement for a booklet aims to influence people who_.（分数：2.00）A.have had their houses broken intoB.are not properly insuredC.are afraid of what thieves might doD.have not thought much about security20.Why shou
13、ld you still worry about protecting your possessions when you have insured them?（分数：2.00）A.You tend to undervalue your possessions.B.You cannot insure against any damage to property.C.A robbery can ruin your happiness at home.D.It takes a long time to recover all your money.21.It seems that many peo
14、ple think that_.（分数：2.00）A.the police will protect them from thieves.B.their houses ought to be more secure.C.thieves will not choose to steal from them.D.thieves only steal from house-owners.22.You can see the whole of Chinese history at_ in April in Anhui Museum.（分数：2.00）A.3p.m. every dayB.9p.m. f
15、rom Monday to FridayC.7a.m. at weekendsD.7a.m. every day23.To encourage consumers to travel by train, DDB Needham emphasized_.（分数：2.00）A.the freedom and convenience provided on trainsB.the practical aspects of travelC.the adventurous aspects of train tripsD.the safety and cleanliness of train trips2
16、4.You have ￥148 and you can_ in May.（分数：2.00）A.listen to JazzB.watch Scottish dancingC.go to Anhui MuseumD.stay in Sun Hotel for a night25.Whats the authors purpose in writing this passage?（分数：2.00）A.To show the inability of trains to compete with planes with respect to speed and convenience.B.To st
17、ress the influence of the automobile on Americas standard of convenience.C.To emphasize the function of travel agencies in market promotion.D.To illustrate the important role of persuasive communication in changing consumer attitudes.26.What should a tenant do if he is worded about the security of h
18、is home?（分数：2.00）A.Fit new locks on all the doors.B.Discuss the matter with the owner.C.Complain to the police.D.Increase his own insurance.27.Sun Hotel and Rose Hotel are open for_ months of the year.（分数：2.00）A.nineB.tenC.elevenD.twelve28.The authors main purpose in writing the passage is to_.（分数：2
19、.00）A.compare the consequences of the earthquakes that occurred in the U.S.B.encourage civil engineers to make more extensive use of computers.C.outline the history of the development of quake-resistant building materialsD.report new developments in constructing quake- resistant building29.If you wa
20、nt to watch dancing, you can call_.（分数：2.00）A.4668736B.4021877C.4886888D.468678830.It can be inferred from the passage that in minimizing the damage caused by earthquakes attention should be focused on_.（分数：2.00）A.the increasing use of rubber and steel in capital constructionB.the development of fle
21、xible building materialsC.the reduction of the impact of ground vibrationsD.early forecasts of earthquakes31.According to the passage, the Empire Builder enjoyed an increase in rider ship and profits because_.（分数：2.00）A.the attractiveness of its name and route was effectively advertisedB.it provided
22、 an exciting travel experienceC.its passengers could enjoy the great western outdoorsD.it was widely advertised in newspapers and magazines in Chicago and Seattle三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：10，分数：20.00)A.manifestedB.approvedC.shownD.speculatedA.bulkB.hostC.grossD.magnitudeA.plainB.averageC.meanD.normalA.broa
23、dlyB.thoroughlyC.generallyD.completelyA.momentaryB.promptC.instantD.immediateA.OnB.WithC.ForD.ByA.admittedB.believedC.claimedD.predictedA.notedB.impressedC.labeledD.markedA.atB.inC.aboutD.forA.howeverB.meanwhileC.thereforeD.moreover四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)42.Cashier: Thats55.45 all together
24、_. Customer: Im sorry, but am I short-changed? I gave you 70.（分数：2.00）A.These coins are for you, thank you.B.Heres your change, thanks.C.Can you pay the bill, now?D.This is the money back to you, thanks.43.Tourist: Thank you for showing me round your beautiful city. I enjoyed the tour very much. Gui
25、de: _Wish you could come again.（分数：2.00）A.My pleasure.B.You are very kind.C.Its very kind of you.D.A piece of cake.44.A: My car doesnt work. Can you repare it? B: Of course, _（分数：2.00）A.another pair of shoes.B.nothing serious.C.easy does it.D.a piece of cake.45.Guest: Ive booked a double room for 3
26、nights under Fowler. Receptionist: _.（分数：2.00）A.Good afternoon, how can I help you?B.Are you taken care of, sir?C.Can you spell it for me?D.May I have your name?46.George: The fish is wonderful. May I have another serving please? Mrs. Richardson: _.（分数：2.00）A.Im afraid I didnt cook very well.B.Of co
27、urse, you may.C.Please help yourself.D.Dont be so polite.47.Pupil: I apologize for being late this morning. My alarm clock never went off. Teacher: _.（分数：2.00）A.Thats all right. These things often happen.B.All right. I hope you to come early next time.C.Thank you. Youre really too kind to apologize
28、to me.D.Never mind. Youre too polite to apologize.48.James: Hello. Could I speak to Jone, please? Jone: _.（分数：2.00）A.Yes, you could.B.Speaking.C.Who are you?D.Speak, please.49.Grandpa: Robbie, well go fishing soon, and well take your dad with us. Grandson: Im ready, Grandpa._.（分数：2.00）A.You name the
29、 day.B.Enjoy yourself.C.You cant miss it.D.Take your time.50.A: Excuse me, madam, _ know where the nearest post office is? B: Im sorry, Ive got no idea. Im a stranger here, too.（分数：2.00）A.would you pleaseB.would you happen toC.do you happen toD.would you like to51.Speaker A: Ive got a fever and a re
30、ally bad headache. Speaker B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Why are you so careless about yourself?B.This kind of thing happens to everyone.C.You should take good Care of yourself.D.Oh, thats too bad. Why dont you take some aspirin?工程硕士(GCT)英语-23 答案解析(总分：102.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.That youn
31、g man still denies_ the fire behind the store.（分数：2.00）A.startB.to startC.having started D.to have started解析：deny 要求后跟动名词作宾语，因此 C 项为正确答案。2.So many directors_, the board meeting had to be put off.（分数：2.00）A.were absentB.been absentC.had been absentD.being absent 解析：“Many directors”和“being absent”构成分词
32、独立结构。因此 D 项为正确答案。3.On New Years Eve, New York City holds an outdoor_ which attracts a crowd of a million or more people.（分数：2.00）A.incidentB.event C.caseD.affair解析：本题空格处是说纽约城举行了一次户外活动。B 项“event 事件，大事；活动”符合题意。其他三项中，A 项 incident 意为“事件”，C 项 case 意为“场合；案件；情况”，D 项 affair 意为“事务，事情；事件”，都与题意不符。因此正确答案为 B。4.A
33、ll the key words in the article are printed in_ type so as to attract readers attention.（分数：2.00）A.darkB.denseC.blackD.bold 解析：D 项“bold 大胆的；醒目的，粗大的”符合题意，如：a drawing done in a few bold lines(用几笔粗线条构成的画)。其他三项中，A 项 dark 意为“黑暗的，深色的”，B 项 dense 意为“密度大的”，C 项 black 意为“黑色的”，都与题意不符。因此正确答案为 D。5.The basic featu
34、res of the communication process are identified in one question: Who says _through what channel to whom?（分数：2.00）A.howB.whenC.what D.such解析：本题空格处是说谁通过什么渠道对谁说了什么。C 项 what“什么”符合题意。其他三项中，A 项 how 意为“怎样”，B 项 when 意为“什么时候”，D 项 such 意为“这种”，都与题意不符。因此正确答案为 C。6.As a result of careless washing the jacket_ to a
35、 childs size.（分数：2.00）A.compressedB.shrank C.droppedD.decreased解析：B 项 shrank“收缩，缩小”符合题意，如：The dress shrank when l washed it.(这件衣服洗后缩水了。)其他三项中，A 项 compressed 意为“挤出，压缩”，C 项 dropped 意为“掉下，扔下，落下”，D 项 decreased 意为“降低”，都与题意不符。因此正确答案为 B。7.The manager spoke highly of such_ as loyalty, courage and truthfulne
36、ss shown by his employees.（分数：2.00）A.virtue B.featuresC.propertiesD.characteristics解析：本题空格处是说诸如忠诚、勇气和诚实这样的美德。A 项的 virtue “美德”符合题意。其他三项中，features 意为“特点”，properties 意为“性能，特征，财产”， characteristics 意为“(性格)特征，特点”，都与题意不符。因此正确答案为 A。8._their differences, the couple were developing an obvious and genuine affe
37、ction for each other.（分数：2.00）A.But forB.For all C.Above allD.Except for解析：本题空格处是说尽管他们之间存在着不同。B 项 For all “尽管”符合题意，如：“For all your explanations，I understand no better than before”(“尽管你作了解释，我还是不懂”)。其他三项中，A 项 But for 意为“倘若没有，要不是”，C 项 Above all 意为“首要，最重要的是”，D项 Except for 意为“除以外，除了”，都与题意不符。因此正确答案为 B。9.S
38、he was complaining that the doctor was _ too much for the treatment he was giving her.（分数：2.00）A.expendingB.offeringC.costingD.charging 解析：D 项的 charging“收费”符合题意，如：How much did he charge you for repairing the bicycle?(他修理自行车收了你多少钱?)A、C 两项尽管也有“花费，消费”之意，但搭配不当；B 项 offering 意为“提供，出价”，与题意不符。因此正确答案为 D。10.T
39、he relationship between employers and employees has been studied_.（分数：2.00）A.originallyB.extremelyC.violentlyD.intensively 解析：D 项 intensively “深入地，加强地”符合题意。其他三项中，A 项 originally 意为“最初地，原始地，有独创性地”，B 项 extremely 意为“极度地”，C 项 violently 意为“剧烈地”，都与题意不符。因此正确答案为 D。二、BPart Reading (总题数：21，分数：42.00)11.It can b
40、e inferred from the passage that the drop in Amtrak rider ship was due to the fact that_.（分数：2.00）A.trains were not suitable for short distance passenger transportationB.trains were not the fastest and most convenient form of transportation C.trains were not as fast and convenient as they used to be
41、D.trains could not compete with planes in terms of luxury and convenience解析：依据文章第二段第三行内容可以推断出：论方便，要数汽车：论速度，更推飞机。12.The smart buildings discussed in the passage_.（分数：2.00）A.would cause serious financial problemsB.would be worthwhile though costly C.would increase the complexity of architectural desig
42、nD.can reduce the ground vibrations caused by earthquakes解析：依据是文章最后一段。13.The train ads were placed among family-oriented TV programs involving nature and America because_.（分数：2.00）A.they could focus on meaningful travel experiencesB.they could increase the effectiveness of the TV programsC.their pro
43、fits could be increased by some 15 percentD.most travel-lovers and nervous fliers were believed to be among the audiences 解析：依据文章第四段第三行内容，显然，广告是针对“目标”观众。再参见第三段一、二行。14.The advertisement says that most thieves_.（分数：2.00）A.prefer stealing from officesB.like causing a lot of damageC.will break in anywhe
44、re they want toD.are discouraged by good security arrangements 解析：从第五部分可知正确答案为 D 项。15.One reason why the loss of lives in the Los Angeles earthquake was comparatively low is that_?（分数：2.00）A.new computers had been installed in the buildings.B.it occurred in the residential areas rather than on the h
45、ighways.C.large numbers of Los Angeles residents had gone for a holiday.D.improvements had been made in the construction of buildings and highways. 解析：根据文章第三段第一至二行排除 C，依据文章第三段第三行选 D。解析：17.You can enjoy_ at Jack Steins.（分数：2.00）A.American jazzB.Scottish dancing C.12 000 pieces on showD.yourself all n
46、ight解析：本题提示词是“at Jack Steins”，可以在第二栏中找到这个词，所以应该是在 Jack Steins 可以观看苏格兰舞表演，因此 B 项是正确答案。18.The function of the computer mentioned in the passage is to_.（分数：2.00）A.counterbalance an earthquakes action on the building B.predict the coming of an earthquake with accuracyC.help strengthen the foundation of
47、the buildingD.measure the impact of an earthquakes vibrations解析：相关句子在第五段第七行。19.This advertisement for a booklet aims to influence people who_.（分数：2.00）A.have had their houses broken intoB.are not properly insuredC.are afraid of what thieves might doD.have not thought much about security 解析：根据上下文，再结合
48、文章第一句，可知正确答案为 D 项。20.Why should you still worry about protecting your possessions when you have insured them?（分数：2.00）A.You tend to undervalue your possessions.B.You cannot insure against any damage to property.C.A robbery can ruin your happiness at home. D.It takes a long time to recover all your money.解析：财产可以保险，但精神创伤是无法赔偿的。选 C 项。21.It seems that many people think that_.（分数：2.00）A.the police will protect them from thieves.B.their houses ought to be more secure.C.thieves will not choose to steal from them. D.t
