1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-53 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 should be able to _ right from wrong.（分数：2.00）A.perceiveB.distinguishC.sightD.observe2.I will never forget the ten years _ we both spent in the little village.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.during whichC.whichD.in which3.No one can b
2、e 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 tried4.I promised to look _ the matter as soon as I got there.（分数：2.00）A.forB.inC.intoD.after5.The manager of the company sent me a fax saying that he would visit us _ next spring.（分数：2.0
3、0）A.some timeB.sometimeC.sometimes.D.some times6.Your sister has made an _ for you to see the dentist at 3 this afternoon.（分数：2.00）A.appointmentB.interviewC.opportunityD.assignment7.He is _ student that he performed very well in the nationwide examinations.（分数：2.00）A.so diligentB.such a diligentC.so
4、 much diligentD.such very diligent8.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.cameD.have come9.Having finished the letter, he _ it carefully and sealed the envelop with a kiss.（分数：2.00）A.foldedB.bentC.turnedD.curved10.The committee is
5、expected to _ a decision this evening.（分数：2.00）A.reachB.arriveC.bringD.take二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)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 study at t
6、he 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 said, “Wi
7、ll 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 to the ch
8、urch. 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 the pass
9、age 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 his pare
10、nts(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 visited the
11、Guadis Church.D.Many tourists go to see Gaudis unfinished church.(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 is that
12、 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, often sh
13、ow 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 is eith
14、er 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 insult
15、ing 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 peopl
16、e 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.words c
17、an 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 sex may
18、 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 otherD.pe
19、ople 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 this p
20、assage 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 and kee
21、ping 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 distr
22、ibution.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 revolut
23、ion 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 distr
24、ibution 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 can c
25、ut 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 illus
26、trate 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 training.(4).Why are computers important in distribution?（分数：2.00）A.T
27、hey 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 dist
28、ribution step in the marketing process.C.Cost control in inventory of a product.D.Wholesale and retail chains of a product.BService Ad./BProfessional Typing Service announces a new location in Westside Mall, 1400 University Avenue across from State University Student Union.We specialize in term pape
29、rs, 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 carb
30、on 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.m
32、.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三、BPart 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 hostU (31) /Uis old enough to know better,
33、 served a lunch made with his home-made wine. As I was driving, I wasU (32) /Uto decline, but my wife politely took a glass and subsequently fell upstairs. The woundU (33) /Uweekly dressing by the district nurse, a talkative soul who enjoyed the socialU (34) /Uof her work. She stayed for most of the
34、 afternoon, admiring things and gossiping about village life. At about theU (35) /Utime 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 theU (36) /Uin these parts. He, U(37) /U, was a companionable soul an
35、d made an afternoon of it.And why is it that when I write to a public utilityU (38) /Uas 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 cardsU (39) /Uadd up to a very large sum indeed,
36、 when spread over all these industries. No commercial house sends such acknowledgements. Money, U(40) /Uit 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
37、.sideD.societyA.summerB.usualC.sameD.otherA.jobsB.actionsC.thingsD.burglariesA.howeverB.tooC.thenD.eitherA.suchB.sameC.alsoD.likeA.of courseB.mustC.aboutD.almostA.whenB.itselfC.for exampleD.which四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Speaker A: So well have a week off. Have a nice holiday.Speaker B: _.
38、（分数：2.00）A.Yes. Ill. How about you?B.The same to you.C.Are you going anywhere?D.Oh, Ill stay home.12.Jackson: What a lovely coat you are wearing?Chester: _.（分数：2.00）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 thirt
39、ieth birthday.D.Yes. I dont like it very much.13.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 coffee?D.Yeah, its really late. Why not immediately?14.Woman: How can we
40、 get tickets for the Sundays movie?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 movie.15.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
41、anyway.D.Whether Ill go or not is not your business, OK?16.Susan: I thought you were going 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 to17.Speaker A: Excuse me. Do you
42、mind if I open the window?Speaker B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Well. Dont open it.B.Well, Im sorry. Its a bit cold here.C.Yes. Please open it.D.Well. Its too hot here.18.Person A: Excuse me. Can you tell me the way to the museum?Person B: _.（分数：2.00）A.Sorry. Im a stranger here myself.B.Sorry. I cant tell it to y
43、ou.C.Well. Go there yourself.D.OK. Next time perhaps.19.Samuel: What a surprise! You have changed your car.Diana: Yes, and another surprise. Im going to get engaged with Jessica.Samuel: _.（分数：2.00）A.Really? Congratulations!B.Oh, sorry, I nearly forgot that.C.Im sorry to hear it.D.I dont know what to
44、 say. Take care of yourself!20.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.工程硕士(GCT)英语-53 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 should
45、be able to _ right from wrong.（分数：2.00）A.perceiveB.distinguish C.sightD.observe解析：注释 B 选项的 distinguish 意思为“区分”，全句的意思为“你应该有能力区分好坏。”其他选项单词意思不符合上下文。2.I will never forget the ten years _ we both spent in the little village.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.during whichC.which D.in which解析：注释 注意本题的引导词 which 既做时间从句的引导词，也是
46、从句的宾语。A 选项 when 只是引导词但起不了做宾语的作用。由于从句的谓语动词为及物动词 spent，后面需要直接跟时间 ten years 搭配，所以不能使用介词 during 和 in，所以 B 和 D 选项错误。3.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
47、，所以应选择 A。4.I promised to look _ the matter as soon as I got there.（分数：2.00）A.forB.inC.into D.after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。5.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.som
48、e 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，中间不能分开，意思为“有时”。6.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，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”。7.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 diligent解析：注释 本题的正确表达法为 so
