1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-2 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.The medicine is on sale everywhere. You can get it at_chemists. A. each B. some C. certain D. any（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.2.You cannot be_ careful when you drive a car. A. very B. so C. too D. enough（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.3.Housewives who
2、 do not go out to work often feel they are not working to their full_. A. capacity B. strength C. length D. possibility（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.4.You dont have to be in such a hurry. I would rather you _ on business first. A. would go B. will go C. went D. have gone（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.5.When I try to understan
3、d _ that prevents so many Americans from being as hap- py as one might expect, it seems to me that there are two causes. A. why it does B. what it does C. what it is D. why it is（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.6.Id rather you_ make any comment on the issue for the time being. A. dont B. wouldnt C. didnt D. shouldn
4、t（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.7.All things _, the planned trip will have to be called off. A. considered B. be considered C. considering D. having considered（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.8._it left to me to decide, I would never hesitate to choose the former. A. If B. Were C. Had D. Should（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.9.Criticism and se
5、lf-criticism is necessary_ it helps us to find and correct our mistakes. A. by that B. at that C. on that D. in that（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.10.However, at times this balance in nature is _, resulting in a number of possibly unforeseen effects. A. troubled B. disturbed C. confused D. puzzled（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D
6、.二、BPart Reading (总题数：0，分数：0.00)When we conduct foreign trade, the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimated. The successful marketer must achieve expert communi- cation which requires a thorough understanding of the language as well as the ability to speak it. T
7、hose who deal with advertising should be concerned less with obvious differ- ences between languages and more with the idiomatic meanings expressed.A dictionary translation is not the same as an idiomatic interpretation, and seldom will the dictionary translation meet the needs. A national producer
8、of soft drinks had the companys brand name impressed in Chinese characters which were phonetically (按照发音 地) accurate. It was discovered later, however, that the translations literal meaning was “female horse fattened with wax“, hardly the image the company sought to describe. So carelessly translate
9、d advertising statements not only lose their intended meaning but can suggest something very different including something offensive or ridiculous. Some- times, what was translated was not an image the companies had in mind for their products. Many people believe that to fully appreciate the true me
10、aning of a language it is necessary to live with the language for years. Whether or not this is the case, foreign marketers should never take it for granted that they are affectively communica- ting in another language.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following is the best topic for the passage? A. Idioma
11、tic Meanings of Languages. B. Language Problems in Foreign Trade. C. Translation Failures in Foreign Trade. D. Culture Difference Between Languages.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).To an advertiser, which one should he pay more attention to? A. Understanding of a language. B. Ability to speak a language. C. Obv
12、ious differences between languages. D. The different idiomatic expressions between languages.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).What is the main idea of the second paragraph? A. Best translation should be the intent of the original statement. B. A dictionary translation may not convey the true meaning of an idiom
13、. C. A dictionary will meet the needs. D. Both A and C.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).In terms of communication in another language, marketers should not be too_. A. proud B. modest C. self-confident D. happy（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The first sentence “the importance of understanding the language of a country can
14、not be underestimated“ most probably means_. A. Understanding of the language of a country is extremely important B. Understanding of the language of a country is less important C. Not enough importance is attached to the understanding of the language of a country D. Enough importance is attached to
15、 the understanding of the language of a coun- try（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Trees are useful to man in three very important ways: they provide him with wood and other products; they give him shade; and they help to prevent droughts (干旱) and floods.Unfortunately, man has not realized that the third of these se
16、rvices is the most impor- tant. Two thousand years ago a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire, but, without its trees, its soil became hard and poor. When the empire fell to pieces, the home country found itself fac
17、ed by flood and starvation.Even though a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult for it to persuade villagers to see this. The villagers want wood to cook their food with; and they can earn money by selling wood. They are usually too lazy to plant and look
18、after the trees. So, unless the government has a good system of control, or can edu- cate the people, the forests will slowly disappear.This does not only mean that the villagers children and grandchildren will have fewer trees. The results are even more serious, for where there are trees their root
19、s break the soil up allowing the rain to sink in and also bind the soil, thus preventing its being washed away easily but where there are no trees, the rain falls on hard ground and flows away from the surface, causing flood.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the most important function of trees? A. Providing fu
20、el. B. Offering shade. C. Preventing natural disaster. D. Providing wood.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).What eventually happened to the empire in the paragraph? A. Its people died of hunger. B. It fell to pieces. C. It became a giant empire. D. It built many ships with wood.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).It is implied
21、in the passage that the villagers_. A. want a plentiful supply of trees B. want firewood badly C. just want to get money D. dont realize the importance of trees（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).The role of trees is to_. A. loosen soil B. keep soil in position C. harden soil D. both A and B（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).Wh
22、at is the passage mainly concerned with? A. The benefits of trees. B. Trees and soil protection. C. The various uses of trees. D. Different attitudes toward trees.（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.Like many of my generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all to question our heroes an
23、d our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire people.A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who
24、 will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage trans- formers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down so that it can be used by ordinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a
25、 genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or evidence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and M
26、ichael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the charm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the
27、 British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. , we might still have segregated (隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for largescale change to occur without leaders with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the com
28、- mittee meetings endless.（分数：10.00）(1).Although heroes may come from different cultures, they_. A. generally possess certain inspiring characteristics B. probably share some weaknesses of ordinary people C. are often influenced by previous generations D. all unknowingly attract a large number of fa
29、ns（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(2).According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that_. A. they have a vision from the mountaintop B. they have warm feelings and emotions C. they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D. they can make people feel stronger and more con
30、fident（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(3).Madonna and Michael Jackson are not considered heroes because_. A. they are popular only among certain groups of people B. their performances do not improve their fans morally C. their primary concern is their own financial interests D. they are not clear about the princip
31、les they should follow（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(4).Gandhi and Martin Luther King are typical examples of outstanding leaders who_. A. are good at demonstrating their charming character B. can move the masses with their forceful speeches C. are capable of meeting all challenges and hardships D. can provide a
32、n answer to the problems of their people（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.(5).The author concludes that historical changes would A. be delayed without leaders with inspiring personal qualities B. not happen without heroes making the necessary sacrifices C. take place if there were heroes to lead the people D. produc
33、e leaders with attractive personalities（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.The Main Library has five floors open to the public.FOURTH FLOOR: Social Sciences they give him shade; and they help to prevent droughts (干旱) and floods.Unfortunately, man has not realized that the third of these services is the most impor- tan
34、t. Two thousand years ago a rich and powerful country cut down its trees to build warships, with which to gain itself an empire. It gained the empire, but, without its trees, its soil became hard and poor. When the empire fell to pieces, the home country found itself faced by flood and starvation.Ev
35、en though a government realizes the importance of a plentiful supply of trees, it is difficult for it to persuade villagers to see this. The villagers want wood to cook their food with; and they can earn money by selling wood. They are usually too lazy to plant and look after the trees. So, unless t
36、he government has a good system of control, or can edu- cate the people, the forests will slowly disappear.This does not only mean that the villagers children and grandchildren will have fewer trees. The results are even more serious, for where there are trees their roots break the soil up allowing
37、the rain to sink in and also bind the soil, thus preventing its being washed away easily but where there are no trees, the rain falls on hard ground and flows away from the surface, causing flood.（分数：10.00）(1).What is the most important function of trees? A. Providing fuel. B. Offering shade. C. Pre
38、venting natural disaster. D. Providing wood.（分数：2.00）A.B.C. D.解析：解析 细节题。由文中第一段和第二段中的第一句话可知答案为 C。(2).What eventually happened to the empire in the paragraph? A. Its people died of hunger. B. It fell to pieces. C. It became a giant empire. D. It built many ships with wood.（分数：2.00）A.B. C.D.解析：解析 细节题。文
39、中第二段最后一句：when the empire fell to pieces给出答案，可知答案为 B。(3).It is implied in the passage that the villagers_. A. want a plentiful supply of trees B. want firewood badly C. just want to get money D. dont realize the importance of trees（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 推断题。由第三段第一句话：Even though a government realizes
40、 the importance of，it is difficult for it to persuade villagers to see this可以推断出 D为正确答案。(4).The role of trees is to_. A. loosen soil B. keep soil in position C. harden soil D. both A and B（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D. 解析：解析 细节题。由文中最后一段第二句：for where there are trees their roots break the soil upand also bind the
41、soil可知 D为正确答案。(5).What is the passage mainly concerned with? A. The benefits of trees. B. Trees and soil protection. C. The various uses of trees. D. Different attitudes toward trees.（分数：2.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 主旨题。根据第一句可知，树对人类的用途主要体现在三个方面：给人类提供木材及其他产品，供人类纳凉，防止干旱和洪水等自然灾害。而其他三项都是围绕这个中心展开。Like many of my
42、generation, I have a weakness for hero worship. At some point, however, we all to question our heroes and our need for them. This leads us to ask: What is a hero?Despite immense differences in cultures, heroes around the world generally share a number of characteristics that instruct and inspire peo
43、ple.A hero does something worth talking about. A hero has a story of adventure to tell and community who will listen. But a hero goes beyond mere fame.Heroes serve powers or principles larger than themselves. Like high-voltage trans- formers, heroes take the energy of higher powers and step it down
44、so that it can be used by ordinary people.The hero lives a life worthy of imitation. Those who imitate a genuine hero experience life with new depth, enthusiasm, and meaning. A sure test for would-be heroes is what or whom do they serve? What are they willing to live and die for? If the answer or ev
45、idence suggests they serve only their own fame, they may be famous persons but not heroes. Madonna and Michael Jackson are famous, but who would claim that their fans find life more abundant?Heroes are catalysts (催化剂) for change. They have a vision from the mountaintop. They have the skill and the c
46、harm to move the masses. They create new possibilities. Without Gandhi, India might still be part of the British Empire. Without Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr. , we might still have segregated (隔离的) buses, restaurants, and parks. It may be possible for largescale change to occur without lead
47、ers with magnetic personalities, but the pace of change would be slow, the vision uncertain, and the com- mittee meetings endless.（分数：10.00）(1).Although heroes may come from different cultures, they_. A. generally possess certain inspiring characteristics B. probably share some weaknesses of ordinar
48、y people C. are often influenced by previous generations D. all unknowingly attract a large number of fans（分数：2.00）A. B.C.D.解析：解析 由题干 Althoughdifferent cultures确定本题涉及第二段内容要点。(2).According to the passage, heroes are compared to high-voltage transformers in that_. A. they have a vision from the mountaintop B. they have warm feelings and emotions C. they can serve as concrete examples of noble principles D. they can make people feel stronger and more confident（分数：2.00）A.B.C. D.解析：
