1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-82 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.He was _ admission of the restaurant for not wearing a tie.（分数：2.00）A.deniedB.grantedC.acquiredD.appealed2.The electric shaver needs _ before it can be used.（分数：2.00）A.repairingB.to repairC.being repairedD.to be repairing3.
2、My parents want me to be the best at anything, but I dont have such high _.（分数：2.00）A.instructionsB.restrictionsC.suspicionsD.ambitions4.The three boys were given work according to their _ abilities.（分数：2.00）A.respectfulB.respectableC.respectiveD.responsible5.My grandmother _ rural life.（分数：2.00）A.h
3、as used toB.used toC.is used toD.uses to6.It is _ he is determined.（分数：2.00）A.buying a new car thatB.to buy a new car thatC.to buy a new car whatD.buying a new car which7.So little _ about physics that the lecture was completely beyond me.（分数：2.00）A.I knewB.did I knowC.I had knownD.had I known8.Manu
4、facturing companies spend millions of pounds trying to convince customers that theft products are _ to those of others.（分数：2.00）A.betterB.bestC.superD.superior9.John is the only one of the students who _ to France.（分数：2.00）A.has beenB.have beenC.had beenD.has being10.It is _ for her to wear a formal
5、 suit at the homely little party.（分数：2.00）A.out of orderB.out of questionC.out of placeD.out of practice二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)BQuestions 11-15 are based on the following passage:/BI doubt that any historically valid treatment of that presidential administration can emerge for at least anot
6、her decade, if then. I confess that when I came out of the White House I signed up to do an “insider volume“, but sober, professional second thoughts have led me to put that project on ice until at least 1980. The problem is that I simultaneously know too much, and not enough. I know what I thought
7、was happening. But I cannot fully document what happened. And I have seen enough highly classified documents to know that most of what the observers thought was happening was at best half right, at worst dead wrong. This has steered me in a different direction as far as writing is concerned. I am no
8、w preparing what is frankly and unashamedly an ex parte memoir, “My Experiences in Washington.“ It is based on what I believed to be true, on the picture as I conceptualized it, of the presidential administration under which I worked.（分数：10.00）(1).According to the speaker, the problem with “insider
9、volumes“ is that they _.（分数：2.00）A.tell things that should not be toldB.lack historical perspectiveC.are too sensationalD.often intentionally distort the truth(2).When the speaker says that he “put that project on ice“, he means that he _.（分数：2.00）A.put it in the refrigeratorB.gave up on it complete
10、lyC.took a rather cold attitude towards itD.put it aside until later(3).When the speaker says that he simultaneously knew “too much, and not enough“, he means that he was _.（分数：2.00）A.more perceptive than others who were involved at this timeB.too close to the events to see them objectivelyC.unable
11、to see any significance in current eventsD.confused by the number of important events that were taking place(4).The speakers experience in reading classified documents made him realize that _.（分数：2.00）A.others had been mistaken in interpreting events that they had observedB.others knew more about cu
12、rrent events than he didC.he was the only responsible person who knew the truth about government affairsD.he was a more impartial observer than anyone else in the government(5).According to the speaker, “My Experiences in Washington“ will deal with _.（分数：2.00）A.secret documents never before released
13、 to the publicB.an “insiders“ conceptualization of the governments failuresC.his personal view of that presidential eraD.the administrative problems of the presidentBQuestions 16-20 are based on the following passage:/BNASA is releasing several images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, which is th
14、e closest yet look at the red planet. Altogether there are four images, which show the entire planet. Each view shows the planet as it completes one quarter of its daily rotation. In these views the north polar cap is turned toward the Earth and is clearly visible at the top of each picture. The ima
15、ges were taken in the middle of the Martian northern summer, when the polar cap was at its smallest size. During this season the sun shines continuously on the polar cap. Previous spacecraft observations have shown that this summertime polar cap is composed of water ice, just like Earths polar caps.
16、The Hubble Telescope pictures reveal that great changes have occurred on the surface of Mars in the past 20 years. The Martian surface is ever changing. Some regions that were dark 20 years ago are now bright red; some areas that were bright red are now dark. Winds move sand and dust from region to
17、region, often in huge dust storms. Over long timescales many of the larger bright and dark markings remain stable, but smaller details come and go as they are covered and then uncovered by sand and dust.（分数：10.00）(1).How is the image of the north polar cap of Mars?（分数：2.00）A.Vague.B.Clear.C.Cannot b
18、e seen.D.Barely visible.(2).What is the summertime polar cap composed of?（分数：2.00）A.Dust.B.Sand.C.Water ice.D.Volcanic rocks.(3).When were the images of Mars taken?（分数：2.00）A.In the middle of summer on Earth.B.In the middle of summer on Mars.C.In the middle of summer on Earths polar caps.D.In the mi
19、ddle of summer in the northern part of Mars.(4).Which of the following is TRUE about the north polar cap of Mars in summertime?（分数：2.00）A.It is at its largest size.B.It is changing its shape all the time.C.It is at its smallest size.D.It is at its windiest time.(5).What is the characteristic of the
20、Martian surface according to observations over the past 20 years?（分数：2.00）A.Remaining stable all the time.B.Appearing bright red.C.Looking dark most of the time.D.Changing from bright to dark or vice versa.BQuestions 21-25 are based on the following passage:/BA group of 11 delegates from the Chinese
21、 university returned home last week. They came in second place with 13 other university teams.The conference is the worlds largest university-level UN simulation. It is held each April, for a week, in New York, to give students a chance to debate international affairs. It is meant to mirror the real
22、-life business of the UN.Teams from more than 23 countries gathered this year to discuss and debate serious issues such as the AIDS epidemic and water shortages.Some UN senior staff members, U.S. professors, and former student participants formed the judge panel.The Chinese team applied to take part
23、 in the event and was assigned to represent Japan this year, working on various committees and arguing Japans position on resolutions to problems like international migration.According to Li Xiaocong, the Chinese team leader, their efforts in mding approaches to resolutions made them stand out. Li a
24、ttributes their success to “solid training“.（分数：10.00）(1).Whats the purpose of the conference?（分数：2.00）A.To give students a chance to debate international affairs and to mirror the real-life business of the UN.B.To enlarge students fields of vision.C.To learn about other cultures.D.To learn about ho
25、w to portray their own.(2).How many Chinese students are involved in the conference?（分数：2.00）A.17.B.23.C.11.D.13.(3).The judge panel includes the following EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.U.S. professorsB.former student participantsC.UN senior staff membersD.UN professors(4).According to the Chinese team leader
26、, whats the key to their success?（分数：2.00）A.Debate practice sessions.B.Solid training.C.Research on Japanese.D.Knowledge of parliamentary procedure and public speaking.(5).Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the report?（分数：2.00）A.The Chinese team came out with one of the first pri
27、zes.B.There were 23 teams in this years UN simulation.C.There were a number of second-place winners at the conference.D.The Chinese team stood out representing their country at the conference.BQuestions 26-30 are based on the following advertisements:/BBA/BMedia DirectorJob Code: A-05-010 POSTED: Fe
28、b. 13Salary:$ 90,000$120,000 Location: Irving TXEmployer: Michaels Stores Inc. Type: Full TimeExperiencedDescriptionBasic Function:The Media Director is responsible for managing the Media Department. The Media Director is responsible for overseeing market analyses and media recommendations for all e
29、xisting, new and prospective retail locations. The Media Director manages and reviews all advertising expenses that pertain to media and oversees all media agreements for newspapers, radio, television, outdoor and magazine advertising. The Media Director is responsible for the motivation,training, a
30、nd development of direct staff which includesanalystsand coordinators. The Media Director determines the media goals and objectives for the company and executes overall media strategy.Notes: U.S. Residents Only. Employer will assist with relocation costs. Salary is based on full compensation package
31、 including bonus and executive stock plan.RequirementEDUCATION:Bachelors Degree: Degree in Advertising, Marketing or related field.WORK EXPERIENCE:Minimum of 10 years in all phases of print media buying and planning.Ten years experience in a Business environment.Experience in ROI, sales, and trade a
32、rea analyses.Thorough experience in retail advertising.Proven directorial experience.BB/BDesktop Technology ConsultantWork Schedule Full TimeSalary $ 41,000-59,500*Location Washington D.C. metropolitan areaDescription: Computer Information Systems professionals: if you enjoy being the one that every
33、one comes to for computer technical help, then we are looking for you. You will respond to incoming customer calls for IT assistance; provide one-on-one consultation and applications troubleshooting assistance.* Employees within the organization have opportunities for additional salary advancement.（
34、分数：10.00）(1).The media director is responsible for the following except _.（分数：2.00）A.reviewing advertising expensesB.overseeing media agreements for outdoor advertisingC.executing media strategyD.the welfare of the employees(2).The applicants for the position of media director should_.（分数：2.00）A.be
35、living in the United StatesB.have Ph. D. degreeC.have stock shareD.have more than 10 years in a business environment(3).The technology consultant may NOT have a salary of _（分数：2.00）A.$45,000B.$60,000C.$50,000D.$40,500(4).The technology consultant will _.（分数：2.00）A.help customers with IT problemsB.pu
36、rchase IT products for the companyC.sell computers to customersD.sell IT information to customers(5).Both ads offer clear information about the following except _.（分数：2.00）A.education requirementB.location of the jobC.salaryD.description of the job三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Is there something as
37、truth? For a good many centuries “the search for truth“ has beenU(31) /U the noblest activity of the human mind, but the seekers after truth have come to suchU(32) /U conclusions that it often seems that very little progress has been made. U(33) /U ,there are many people who reel that we are actuall
38、y going backward. They U (34) /U , often contemptuously, that we have accumulated more “knowledge“ than our ancestors, but they think we are farther from the truth than ever, or even that we have U(35) /U the truth that we once possessed.If people look for anything long enough without finding it, th
39、e question naturally arisesU(36) /U the thing is really there to find. You have seen a picture of an animal with a lions head, a goats body, and a serpents tailand maybe an eagles wings for good U(37) /U . There is plenty of evidence that each part of this animal U(38) /U but there is no U(39) /U ev
40、idence that the parts ever occur in this combination. It is at least conceivable that the seekers after “truth“ have made a similar mistake and invented an U(40) /U combination.（分数：20.00）A.regardedB.consideredC.ponderedD.referredA.illegalB.identicalC.differentD.profoundA.HoweverB.NeverthelessC.In fa
41、ctD.In contrastA.confessB.realizeC.admitD.revealA.foundB.missedC.lostD.enrichedA.whileB.thatC.whenD.whetherA.measureB.luckC.reasonD.sense(8).Aendures B. exists C. prevails D. emerges（分数：2.00）A.B.C.D.A.appropriateB.uniqueC.reliableD.dependentA.unbelievableB.imaginaryC.imitableD.idealized四、BPart Dialo
42、gue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Clerk: Good morning. Can I help you? Miss Chang: Yes, Id like a one-way ticket to Manchester 8:15 tomorrow evening. Clerk: Fifteen pounds, please. Miss Chang: _.（分数：2.00）A.Here you areB.Here it isC.There is the paymentD.Take the payment, please12.Cindy: _ ? Rebecca: No, what h
43、appened? Cindy: They let him go as he is suspected to be cheating.（分数：2.00）A.Did you know JohnB.Did you like JohnC.Did you hate JohnD.Did you hear about John13.Host: John, come and sit in the sofa. Dinner will be ready in a minute. Could I get you something to drink? Guest: _.（分数：2.00）A.No, dont tro
44、uble. Ive drunk enoughB.No, you couldnt. Im not thirstyC.Yes, please. Id like some SpriteD.Yes, you could. Id like some Coca cola14.Alan: My schedule this afternoon is an absolute mess. Between 3:30 and 4:00 Im supposed to be in four different places. Theres no way. Adam: Ive done that before. _ ?（分
45、数：2.00）A.Anything I can help youB.Something I can help youC.Anything I can help you withD.Something I can help you with15.Customer: _. Waiter: Im sorry. Didnt you order fried shrimp? Customer: I ordered fried chicken. Waiter: Oh, all I heard was fried shrimp. Let me have kitchen redo this for you.（分
46、数：2.00）A.Sorry, this isnt my dishB.Excuse me, this isnt what I paid forC.Sorry, this isnt my orderD.Excuse me, this isnt what I ordered16.Robert: What are you doing? Ellen: Trying to get this wine stain out of the carpet. Robert: Hang on. Theres some soda in here. It should take the stain right out.
47、 Ellen: Really? Hey, _.（分数：2.00）A.it really is functioningB.it really is workingC.it really is playingD.it really is influencing17.Salesman: Good morning. Planning to buy a new car today? Customer: _. Salesman: What kind of car are you looking for? Customer: Something that has enough room for my fam
48、ily.（分数：2.00）A.Im just looking aroundB.Im just looking everywhereC.Im just looking here and thereD.Im just looking all the cars18.Tom: I see in the paper theyre sending more equipment to space. And we might have to live there someday. John: _! Im staying right here !（分数：2.00）A.Never IB.Not meC.No meD.None me19.Customer: Im looking for a new living room set. Salesman: We have a lot of very nice sets. What style do you have in mind? Customer: _ . What I need is something comfortable.（分数：2.00）A.I really dont thinkB.Its really not necessaryC.I
