1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-30 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.You two have got a lot_.（分数：2.00）A.in generalB.in commonC.in allD.in any case2.“_does Mr. Johnson go to London on business?“At least once a month.“（分数：2.00）A.How manyB.How longC.How oftenD.How3.Helen was much kinder to her
2、youngest child than she was to the others, _, of course, made the others jealous.（分数：2.00）A.whoB.whatC.thatD.which4.Any student who _his homework is unlikely to pass the examination.（分数：2.00）A.reducesB.offendsC.practicesD.neglects5.Beijing is well _its beautiful scenery and the Great Wall.（分数：2.00）A
3、.known asB.known toC.known aboutD.known for6.In order to buy her a house she had to get a _from the bank she likes.（分数：2.00）A.financeB.capitalC.loanD.debt7.Thinking that you know _in fact you dont is not a good idea.（分数：2.00）A.whatB.thatC.whenD.which8.This question is too hard, and it is _my underst
4、anding and comprehension.（分数：2.00）A.belowB.beyondC.overD.without9.I suppose you are not serious, _?（分数：2.00）A.do IB.dont IC.are youD.arent you10.The teacher, as well as all his students, _by the dancers performance.（分数：2.00）A.was impressedB.had impressedC.impressedD.were impressed二、BPart Reading (总题
5、数：4，分数：40.00)BQuestions 11-15 are based on the following passage:/BAll the people who went to the new supermarket had one great hope: to be the lucky customer who did not have to pay for his shopping. For this was what the notice just inside the entrance promised. It said, “Remember, once a week, on
6、e of our customers gets free goods. This may be your lucky day!“For several weeks Mrs. White hoped, like many of her friends, to be the lucky customer. Unlike her friends, however, she never lost heart. Her kitchen was full of things which she did not really need. Her husband tried again and again t
7、o persuade her to give it up, but she just wouldnt listen. She dreamed of the day when the manager of the supermarket would come up to say, “Madam, this is your lucky day. Everything in your basket today is free.“One Friday morning, after she had finished her shopping and had taken it to her car, sh
8、e found that she had forgotten to buy some tea. She rushed back to the supermarket, got the tea and went to the desk to pay for it. As she was walking, she saw the manager of the supermarket coming up. “Madam,“ he said warmly, holding out his hand, “I want to congratulate you! You are our lucky cust
9、omer today. Everything youve got in your basket is free.“（分数：10.00）(1).People went to the supermarket to_.（分数：2.00）A.buy foodB.be lucky customersC.get free thingsD.meet the manager(2).Mrs. White is different from her friends who were_.（分数：2.00）A.easily satisfiedB.not always hopefulC.sure to succeedD
10、.not interested in free food(3).Mrs. Whites husband tried to_.（分数：2.00）A.cheer her upB.stop her from going to the supermarketC.stop her from buying unnecessary thingsD.make her less happy(4).When the manager told her that she was the lucky customer, Mrs. White would be_.（分数：2.00）A.very tiredB.happie
11、r than ever beforeC.rather sadD.enthusiastic(5).Which of the following can we infer from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Everyone has his lucky day.B.The supermarket is dishonest.C.The supermarket might just play a trick so customers should be more cautious.D.Wives should listen to their husbands.BQuestions
12、16-20 are based on the following passage:/BBeijings top hotels are fielding scores of calls from foreigners and Chinese people eager to book rooms during the 2008 Olympic Games in the Chinese capital. The luxurious and recently-renovated Beijing Hotel said it had received nearly 100 telephone inquir
13、ies from people wanting to book rooms during the Games since Beijing won its bid to host the event. “Out of these people, foreigners make up 30 to 40 per cent, including people calling from the United States and Europe,“ a hotel sales manager surnamed Song said.Minutes before the decision by the Int
14、ernational Olympic Committee (IOC) was announced in Moscow, the hotel had already received 50 to 60 such phone calls from would-be game-goers gambling on the result. Domestic callers have mainly come from the southern provinces of Guangdong and Fujian. Song said the hotel was not taking reservations
15、, but only noting down names of callers, because seven years was too far in advance. The hotel also may be used by the IOC and would then need to set aside rooms for IOC members, he said.Beijing will have more than 800 hotels with star ratings before the Olympic Games in 2008. The city currently has
16、 20 five-star hotels, 34 four-star hotels and 338 other hotels with lower ratings. About 70 hotels will be designated to accommodate athletes and Olympic officials during the Games.（分数：10.00）(1).In the first paragraph, which of the following is the most possible reason for many people to book rooms
17、in top hotels in Beijing?（分数：2.00）A.The 2008 Olympic Games will be hold there.B.More foreigners want to come to China.C.People from the United States and Europe are eager to visit China.D.Those hotels can offer good service.(2).According to the second paragraph, the 50 to 60 booking phone calls are
18、from those who_.（分数：2.00）A.did not know the resultB.wanted to gamble on the resultC.believed that Beijing would be the winnerD.are IOC members(3).Which of the following statement is TRUE according to this passage?（分数：2.00）A.Beijing Hotel has just been opened recently.B.There are too many luxurious t
19、hings in Beijing Hotel.C.Beijing Hotel will prepare rooms for those that had booked the room.D.Not only foreigners but also native people wanted to book rooms for Games.(4).In Beijing there are _hotels with stars at present.（分数：2.00）A.20B.34C.about 400D.more than 800(5).What is this report mainly ab
20、out?（分数：2.00）A.Phone inquires about hotel bookings for the 2008 Olympic Games.B.Beijing Hotel is one of the most top hotels in the capital.C.Beijing will host the 2008 Olympic Games.D.Visitors from all over the world will come to China for the games.BQuestions 21-25 are based on the following passag
21、e:/BWood carving refers to the art of creating or decorating objects of wood by carving with a sharp, hand-held tool. This form of art has a history of over 1,000 years and a unique artistic style. The following is some introduction about wood carving in America.Wood carving began as a necessity in
22、America and developed into an art. Because of the lack of other materials, early settlers were forced to make tools and utensils out of wood. At first, these articles were whittled with a knife, but when pioneer craftsmen set up their primitive shops most of them were fashioned on a lathe-a machine
23、which holds an object and rotates it while it is being shaped by a tool.However, even after Massachusetts-born Thomas Blancard designed a lathe which could turn irregular shapes-an innovation that made possible mass production of gunstocks, shoe lasts, oblong and square wooden wares-craftsmen who co
24、uld use knife and chisel skillfully were still in demand. Some found ready employment in shops of cabinetmakers, while others, carved decoy. Still others specialized in creating shop signs, ship figureheads, or in decorating interior woodwork. A few even accepted commissions to make busts of promine
25、nt citizens.（分数：10.00）(1).This passage most likely came from a longer work about early American_.（分数：2.00）A.arts and crafts.B.political leaders.C.logging industries.D.fashion design.(2).According to the passage, the first settlers used wood for their utensils and tools because it was_.（分数：2.00）A.dur
26、able.B.inexpensive.C.available.D.attractive.(3).The passage suggests that the early shops for making tools were_.（分数：2.00）A.not very sophisticated.B.known for doing very quick work.C.dependent on imported materials.D.frequented only by fashionable people.(4).Which of the following objects was an imp
27、ortant woodworking tool used by early American craftsmen?（分数：2.00）A.A bustB.A decoyC.A figureheadD.A chisel(5).In the last sentence, the word “bust“ most probably means_.（分数：2.00）A.the upper part of ones bodyB.self-portraitC.paintingD.clothesQuestions 26-30 are based on the following passage: Medici
28、ne Directions ITake two tablets with warm water, followed by one tablet every eight hours, asrequired. For maximum nighttime and early morning relief, take two tablets at bedtime. Donot exceed six tablets in twenty-four hours.For children six to twelve years old, give half the adult dosage. For chil
29、dren under sixyears old consult your doctor.Reduce dosage if nervousness, restlessness, or sleeplessness occurs.（分数：10.00）(1).The label on this medicine bottle clearly warns not to take more than_.（分数：2.00）A.twenty-four tablets a dayB.eight tablets a dayC.six tablets a dayD.three tablets a day(2).Wh
30、at should you do if your child is under six years old?（分数：2.00）A.You should let him take two tablets a dayB.You should reduce the dosage anyway.C.You should find the directions on the bottle.D.You should ask the doctor for advice.(3).How many tablets should one take before he goes to sleep?（分数：2.00）
31、A.oneB.twoC.one and halfD.three(4).We can infer by this label that_.（分数：2.00）A.The medicine could cause some people to feel nervous.B.Children may take the same dosage as adults takeC.One may not take this medicine before going to bedD.the medicine is liquid(5).Clearly the medicine_.（分数：2.00）A.may b
32、e dangerous for small childrenB.cant be taken by children under twelve years oldC.may be taken by children but not by adultsD.may be taken by adults but not by children三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：1，分数：20.00)On a four-day trip to Ethiopia,I had a dream. In my dream, I saw two men, one older and one younger, f
33、acing one another against a background of temples and pyramids. The father was speaking as he performed the oil ceremony for his son. I became excited in the possibility of performing a visiting ceremony U(31) /U my son in Africa. For the next six days I privately wondered what U(32) /U to use in su
34、ch a ceremony. Gradually the words U(33) /U me. By the time we arrived in Cairo, I was ready. I told my son that there was a ceremony I wanted to U(34) /U him in the tombs in Egypt. His eyes shone with U(35) /U . But I wondered if he would still be receptive after my next statement. In the dream I r
35、emembered that the son was oiled, as it U(36) /U , with a dry substance. I took this to mean that powder U(37) /U oil was used. But what powder? I ruled out ground grass and flowers, and finally settled on sand. Sand represents the Sahara, and sand also U(38) /U the remains of the ancient people of
36、Egypt. That made philosophical U(39) /U to me, but in the real world, young adults or almost anybody for that matter, U(40) /U disinclined to have sand poured on their hair.（分数：20.00）A.forB.andC.asD.withA.wordsB.wordC.tongueD.languageA.brought toB.Went toC.came toD.arrived toA.go withB.enjoy withC.t
37、ake withD.perform withA.anticipationB.trembleC.horrorD.terrorA.isB.wereC.beingD.wasA.rather thanB.other thanC.that wasD.rather tooA.lieB.implyC.layD.containsA.nameB.senseC.reputationD.beautyA.areB.isC.wasD.were四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Speaker A: Excuse me. Could you show me the way to the
38、 nearest subway station?Speaker B: _（分数：2.00）A.Any time. Its next to the post office.B.All right. Do you want me to go with you?C.No problem. With pleasure.D.Of course not. Go down this street and turn right.12.Policeman: May I see your driving license and vehicle registration card, please?Driver: _
39、（分数：2.00）A.Sorry, dont write me a ticket.B.OK. But I was driving at 65 miles per hour.C.Sure. Did I do anything wrong?D.Yes. But I dont think Im a bad driver.13.Caller. Hello! I want to make a person-to-person call to Toronto, Canada. The number is 932-0806.Operator: _（分数：2.00）A.But I dont know whom
40、 do you want to call.B.Whats the name of the party youre calling?C.Whats the address of the person youre calling?D.Whats the extension number youre calling?14.Speaker A: Do you mind if I sit here?Speaker B: _（分数：2.00）A.Not at all. There is plenty of room.B.Of course. Do sit down, please.C.Never mind
41、. Id like to have some companion.D.Sure. Id like to have someone to talk to.15.Speaker A: Its a beautiful day today! How about a little trip out into the country?Speaker B: _（分数：2.00）A.That sounds great. What should I do for the preparation?B.I dont know. I really havent thought about what wed do.C.
42、Well, would you like me to pack picnic or to buy something?D.Its all right. Thank you.16.Speaker A: You dont have to play that record so loud, do you?Speaker B: _（分数：2.00）A.Yes. I didnt mean to disturb you.B.Sorry, I dont have to. I can turn it down a little.C.Yes, sorry. Am I keeping you awake?D.So
43、rry, I didnt realize you were trying to sleep.17.Speaker A. Are you Ms. Kelsey, the office manager?Speaker B: _（分数：2.00）A.Yes, I am. What can I do for you?B.Oh, yes. Whats your name, please?C.Yes. Its nice to have you here with us.D.Oh, yes. But Im very busy now.18.Speaker A: Are you going to your f
44、amily reunion this Christmas holiday?Speaker B: _（分数：2.00）A.As a matter of fact, I dont mind it at all.B.I do. Ive been excited about it now.C.However, my parents and I are going to take a trip to Hawaii.D.You bet. All my uncles and aunts will take their children along, too.19.Speaker A: You are mos
45、t beautiful in that red sweater!Speaker B: _（分数：2.00）A.Oh, no. Its just an old one, and I have had it for years.B.Yes. I think it goes nicely with my pants.C.Thank you. My mom knitted it for me some years ago.D.Oh, but Im not sure if it suits me.20.Stranger: Excuser me, do you have small change for
46、a dollar?Passer-by: _（分数：2.00）A.Why do you want to change?B.Is it my business?C.Are dimes and quarters OK?D.You shouldnt ask a stranger for change.工程硕士(GCT)英语-30 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.You two have got a lot_.（分数：2.00）A.in generalB.in common C.in allD.in any cas
47、e解析：注释 A 项意思为“一般而言”；B 项意思为“共有”；C 项意思为“总共”；D 项意思为“无论如何”。全句意思为“你们两位的相同点太多了”。2.“_does Mr. Johnson go to London on business?“At least once a month.“（分数：2.00）A.How manyB.How longC.How often D.How解析：注释 本句话的关键是明确问句与回答的对应关系。由于本对话的回答是“一个月至少一次。”其问句肯定是“多久?”。C 项“how often”意思为“多久”，是正确答案。3.Helen was much kinder t
48、o her youngest child than she was to the others, _, of course, made the others jealous.（分数：2.00）A.whoB.whatC.thatD.which 解析：注释 注意引导词“that”和“which”的区别：前面有逗号应该用“which”。全句意思为“海伦偏爱她最小的孩子，当然，这使其他人很嫉妒。”4.Any student who _his homework is unlikely to pass the examination.（分数：2.00）A.reducesB.offendsC.practicesD.neglects 解析：注释 D 项“neglect”意思为“忽视”，最符合本句话的语境。全句大意为：“不做作业就可能考试不及格”。5.Beijing is well _its beautiful scenery and the Great Wall.（分数：2.00）A.known asB.known toC.known aboutD.known for 解析：注释 A 项的“known as”意思为“作为
