1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-261 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.The committee is expected to _ a decision this evening.（分数：2.00）A.reachB.arriveC.bringD.take2.He is _ student that he performed very well in the nationwide examinations.（分数：2.00）A.so diligentB.such a diligentC.so much
2、diligentD.such very diligent3.Your sister has made an _ for you to see the dentist at 3 this afternoon.（分数：2.00）A.appointmentB.interviewC.opportunityD.assignment4.The manager of the company sent me a fax saying that he would visit us _ next spring.（分数：2.00）A.some timeB.sometimeC.sometimes.D.some tim
3、es5.No one can be sure if the car on display fits him or her until he or she _ them.（分数：2.00）A.triesB.will tryC.are tryingD.have tried6.I promised to look _ the matter as soon as I got there.（分数：2.00）A.forB.inC.intoD.after7.I am too busy these days. I would rather all of you _ next month for a dinne
4、r.（分数：2.00）A.comeB.would comeC.cameD.have come8.Having finished the letter, he _ it carefully and sealed the envelop with a kiss.（分数：2.00）A.foldedB.bentC.turnedD.curved9.I will never forget the ten years _ we both spent in the little village.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.during whichC.whichD.in which10.You shoul
5、d be able to _ right from wrong.（分数：2.00）A.perceiveB.distinguishC.sightD.observe二、Part Reading Compr(总题数：0，分数：0.00)About one million tourists go to Barcelona every year, just to visit the Gaudis Church. This unusual church has a strange history. Gaudi was born in Spain in 1852. He had to work and st
6、udy at the same time. He often missed classes because he had to work, but one day he designed a very unusual show-case for an exhibition in Paris. People began to give him work. He designed houses, offices and gardens. They were all very unusual. He was soon rich and famous. Then a rich bookseller s
7、aid, “Will you build a church for the poor people of Barcelona? I will pay. I will build schools and workshops, too. They will help the people.“ “I will do it,“ said Guadi. He worked for forty years, but he could not finish the church. It was too big. He needed $10, 000, 000. He gave all his money t
8、o the church. He was poor again when he died in 1926, and only the front part of the church was finished. Now, architects, engineers and tourists from all over the world like to come and see the church, which is very strange, very modem and very revolutionary.（分数：10.00）(1).The best title which fits
9、the passage best is _.（分数：2.00）A.Barcelona-A Famous CityB.Strange History of Unusual ChurchC.A Poor Architects StudyD.Gandis Life in His Childhood(2).Gaudi sometimes missed classes because _.（分数：2.00）A.he didnt like the classesB.he was too lazyC.he had to work at the same timeD.he had to look after
10、his parents(3).The church is unusual because _.（分数：2.00）A.its unfinishedB.it looks strangeC.its modernD.all of the above(4).Which of the following is not true?（分数：2.00）A.Gaudi was a Spanish architect.B.Gandi devoted most of his life to the building of the church.C.People all over the world have visi
11、ted the Guadis Church.D.Many tourists go to see Gaudis unfinished churc(5).According to the passage, Guadi _.（分数：2.00）A.suffered too much in his lifeB.was full of sympathy to the poorC.always created unusual worksD.both B and CWe use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem i
12、s that these words and gestures can be understood in different ways.It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. There are also a number of striking similarities in the way different animals show the same feelings. Dogs, tigers and humans, for example, of
13、ten show their teeth when they are angry. This is probably because they are born with those behavior patterns.Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like “he went pale and begin to tremble“ suggests that the man i
14、s either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock. However, “he opened his eyes wide“ is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese surprise can be described in a phrase like “they stretched out their tongues !“ Sticking out your tongue in English is an
15、insulting gesture or expresses strong dislike.Even in the same culture, people differ in ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on peoples faces. Other studies show that older
16、 people usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, _.（分数：2.00）A.we can hardly understand what peoples gestures meanB.we can not often be sure what people mean when they describe their feelings in words or gesturesC.w
17、ords can be better understand by older peopleD.gestures can be understand by most of the people while words can not(2).Peoples facial expressions may be misunderstood because _.（分数：2.00）A.people of different ages may have different understandingB.people have different culturesC.people of different s
18、ex may understand a gesture in a different wayD.people of different countries speak different languages(3).In the same culture, _.（分数：2.00）A.people have different ability to understand and express feelingsB.people may have the same understanding of somethingC.people never fail to understand each oth
19、erD.people are equally intelligent(4).From this passage, we can conclude _.（分数：2.00）A.words are used as frequently as gesturesB.words are often found difficult to understandC.words and gestures are both used in expressing feelingsD.gestures are more efficiently used than words(5).The best title for
20、this passage may be _.（分数：2.00）A.Words and FeelingsB.Words, Gestures and FeelingsC.Gestures and FeelingsD.Culture and UnderstandingBecause of its potential for cutting costs, the distribution step in the marketing process is receiving more attention. Distribution involves warehousing, transporting a
21、nd keeping inventory of manufactured products. Take an everyday product like fabric softener. After it comes off the assembly line, its packed in cartons and trucked to warehouses around the country. When orders come in from retailers, the fabric softener is delivered to supermarket shelves. This is
22、 distribution.Probably the most crucial area for controlling costs is inventory. Companies dont want to overproduce and have unsold stock of their product piled up in warehouses. Wholesale companies and large retail chains employ several techniques for inventory control. This is where the computer r
23、evolution really had an impact. Computerized information systems give precise and up-to-date accounts of inventory on hand. And the field of distribution offers good entry-level jobs for persons with training in computer programming or data processing.Overseeing the whole area of distribution is the
24、 distribution manager. This job is becoming increasingly important and can lead to an executive position.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the passage, why is the distribution step in marketing getting more attention?（分数：2.00）A.It is where companies research and develop new products.B.It is where companies
25、 can cut costs.C.It is where employees can update their computer skills.D.It provides jobs for college graduates.(2).Why does the writer mention fabric softener?（分数：2.00）A.To advertise a new product.B.To show how companies set the price of an item.C.To explain why companies must keep costs down.D.TO
26、 illustrate how the distribution process works.(3).Why is inventory control so important?（分数：2.00）A.It is essential for controlling costs.B.It can lead to an executive position.C.It helps companies overproduce.D.It requires little or no trainin(4).Why are computers important in distribution?（分数：2.00
27、）A.They can accurately report on inventory.B.They provide good training in computer programming.C.They make it easier for managers to supervise people.D.They train people for executive positions.(5).What is this passage mainly talking about?（分数：2.00）A.The use of computers for sale of products.B.The
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29、ers, theses, and dissertations typed to the specifications of the Graduate School of State University.Twenty-four-hour service for fifty pages or less. Forty-eight-hour service for more than fifty pages.Rates: $ 1 per page on regular paper$ 1.25 per page on cotton bond paper$ 0.25 extra for each car
30、bon copy or a graphHours: 8:00 a. m. 10:00 p.m. MondayFriday8:00 a. m. 4:00 p.m. SaturdayClosed all day SundayCall: 717-5415（分数：10.00）(1).What kind of person needs this service?（分数：2.00）A.A doctor.B.A policeman.C.The sick.D.A student.(2).How much will it cost you if you want 5 regular papers and two
31、 graphs to be typed?（分数：2.00）A.$5B.$1C.$5.5D.$6(3).If you have twenty papers to be typed, how long does it take to get them finished?（分数：2.00）A.more than 48 hours.B.more than 24 hours.C.within 24 hours.D.in 24 minutes.(4).When does the typing service close on Wednesday?（分数：2.00）A.10:00 p.m.B.8:00 p.
32、m.C.4:00 p.m.D.Its closed all day(5).The main purpose of this passage is _.（分数：2.00）A.to criticizeB.to describeC.to advertiseD.to celebrate七、Part Cloze(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Private enterprise is the thing. We went to a party on the river earlier this summer. The host (31) is old enough to know better, ser
33、ved a lunch made with his home-made wine. As I was driving, I was (32) to decline, but my wife politely took a glass and subsequently fell upstairs. The wound (33) weekly dressing by the district nurse, a talkative soul who enjoyed the social (34) of her work. She stayed for most of the afternoon, a
34、dmiring things and gossiping about village life. At about the (35) time I called in the regional crime officer, to advise me on how to make the house reasonably secure against the child criminals who commit most of the (36) in these parts. He, (37) , was a companionable soul and made an afternoon of
35、 it.And why is it that when I write to a public utility (38) as the gas board. I get a printed card to tell they received my letter and will shortly act on it? The money spent on printing, typing, filling in and stamping these cards (39) add up to a very large sum indeed, when spread over all these
36、industries. No commercial house sends such acknowledgements. Money, (40) it reaches a public service, loses the value that was stamped on it by the trouble to get it.（分数：20.00）A.hereB.sheC.whichD.whoA.ableB.nearC.sureD.almostA.requiredB.hadC.should beD.wasA.workB.lifeC.sideD.societyA.summerB.usualC.
37、sameD.otherA.jobsB.actionsC.thingsD.burglariesA.howeverB.tooC.thenD.eitherA.suchB.sameC.alsoD.likeA.of courseB.mustC.aboutD.almostA.whenB.itselfC.for exampleD.which八、Part Dialogue Comp(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Person A: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the museum?Person B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Sorry. Im a st
38、ranger here myself.B.Sorry. I cant tell it to you.C.Well. Go there yourself.D.OK. Next time perhaps.12.Speaker A: So well have a week off. Have a nice holiday.Speaker B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Yes. Ill. How about you?B.The same to you.C.Are you going anywhere?D.Oh, Ill stay hom13.Susan: I thought you were goi
39、ng to the conference in USA last Saturday.Gordon: _, but I havent been feeling well, so I stayed home.（分数：2.00）A.I didnt plan toB.I didnt want toC.I was planning toD.I was happy to14.Speaker A: Excuse me. Do you mind if I open the window?Speaker B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Well. Dont open it.B.Well, Im sorry. I
40、ts a bit cold here.C.Yes. Please open it.D.Well. Its too hot her15.Samuel: What a surprise! You have changed your car.Diana: Yes, and another surprise. Im going to get engaged with Jessic（分数：2.00）A.Samuel: _.A. Really? Congratulations!B. Oh, sorry, I nearly forgot that.C. Im sorry to hear it.D. I do
41、nt know what to say. Take care of yourself!16.Paul: Peter, why dont you come to Marys birthday party with us?Peter: _.（分数：2.00）A.Sorry? Lets go right away.B.Thank you. Id love to.C.Yeah, thanks anyway.D.Whether Ill go or not is not your business, OK?17.Woman: How can we get tickets for the Sundays m
42、ovie?Man: _.（分数：2.00）A.Just go to see it.B.No one pays them.C.Just go to the booking office.D.I like the Sundays movi18.Ann: Oh, its ten oclock. Id better go home now.Bill: _.（分数：2.00）A.OK. Please take your time.B.You cant go now. Dont you want to stay any longer?C.Wont you stay for another cup of c
43、offee?D.Yeah, its really late. Why not immediately?19.Student A: You are not from Britain, are you?Student B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Sure, I know the country well.B.I cant agree more.C.Youd better go there to have look.D.No, but I live there now.20.Jackson: What a lovely coat you are wearing?Chester: _.（分数：2.
44、00）A.Of course. Its excellent. You should buy one.B.No. Its not very expensive, you see.C.Thank you. My husband gave it to me for my thirtieth birthday.D.Yes. I dont like it very muc工程硕士(GCT)英语-261 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.The committee is expected to _ a deci
45、sion this evening.（分数：2.00）A.reach B.arriveC.bringD.take解析：注释 注意动词与名词的搭配：reach a decision 或者 arrive at a decision 都对，意思为“做出决定”。B 选项缺少介词 at；其他选项搭配不正确。2.He is _ student that he performed very well in the nationwide examinations.（分数：2.00）A.so diligentB.such a diligent C.so much diligentD.such very dili
46、gent解析：注释 本题的正确表达法为 so diligent a student 或 such a diligent student。注意 so 一般修饰形容词，而 such 一般修饰名词。也要注意这两种表达法的词序。C 和 D 选项使用了额外的副词所以错误。3.Your sister has made an _ for you to see the dentist at 3 this afternoon.（分数：2.00）A.appointment B.interviewC.opportunityD.assignment解析：注释 make an appointment 属于固定搭配表达法
47、，意思为“约会，预约”。全句意思为“你的姐姐给你约了今天下午 3 点去看牙”。interview 意思为“采访，面试”；opportunity 意思为“机会，机遇”；assignment 意思为“作业”。4.The manager of the company sent me a fax saying that he would visit us _ next spring.（分数：2.00）A.some timeB.sometime C.sometimes.D.some times解析：注释 sometime 是一个词，中间不能分开，意思为“(今后)某一天”；sometimes 也是一个词，
48、中间不能分开，意思为“有时”。5.No one can be sure if the car on display fits him or her until he or she _ them.（分数：2.00）A.tries B.will tryC.are tryingD.have tried解析：注释 注意：英语中的将来时间句(例如 until.，when.，as soon as.)应采用一般现在时态，所以应选择 A。6.I promised to look _ the matter as soon as I got there.（分数：2.00）A.forB.inC.into D.aft
49、er解析：注释 look into 为固定搭配词组，意思为“调查”，全句意思为“我答应一到那里就调查此事”。其他选项搭配的意思不符合语境。7.I am too busy these days. I would rather all of you _ next month for a dinner.（分数：2.00）A.comeB.would comeC.came D.have come解析：注释 注意 would rather someone did something 是虚拟语气的一个重要考点，应该熟记。其他时态不能在这个句型中使用。8.Having finished the letter, he _ it carefully and seal
