1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-86 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.Were it not for their support and help, we _ able to finish the task ahead of time.（分数：2.00）A.were notB.should not have beenC.are notD.would not be2.Williamsburg has now been restored so that it looks as it _ during the 18t
2、h century.（分数：2.00）A.couldB.wouldC.wasD.did3.The old man is in the habit of going for a walk along the river every morning except _it rains.（分数：2.00）A.whenB.forC.thatD./4.A long time ago, at a national conference on biology, he cautiously _ his new theory on life.（分数：2.00）A.advancedB.relievedC.produ
3、cedD.thrust5.Mary is as vain as peacock and always wants to be the _ of attention.（分数：2.00）A.sightB.emphasisC.focusD.object6._, follow the directions on the bottle carefully.（分数：2.00）A.When taken dragsB.When drugs are takenC.When takes dragsD.When taking drags7.He liked the painting very much, which
4、 cost him $1,000. However, he would gladly have paid _ for it.（分数：2.00）A.as much twiceB.much as twiceC.twice as muchD.as twice much8.In the effort to fire a Civil Service employee, his or her manager may have to spend up _ $100,000 of tax money to do so.（分数：2.00）A.tillB.toC.forD.about9.He kept a _ h
5、old on her hand as he helped her over the fence.（分数：2.00）A.solidB.stiffC.firmD.rigid10.Some old people dont like pop songs because they cant _ so much noise.（分数：2.00）A.resistB.experienceC.tolerateD.sustain二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)B11-15/BImagine a world in which children would be the rulers a
6、nd could decide not only the outcome of each and every occurrence, but also dictate the very structure and form of the environment. In this world, a childs wildest thoughts would become reality, limited only by the extent of his or her imagination.While such a world might sound both fantastic and fr
7、ightening, at least from a logical, adult perspective, it does exist. Whats more, it has been in existence for some time and is populated by hundreds of thousands of children who spend hours within its boundaries experimenting and learning. This world is not real. at least not in the traditional sen
8、se, but exists within a computer and is generated by an educational programming language called LOGO. Unlike other computer languages and programs that are designed to test children and provide applications that formally dispense information, LOGO allows children, even preschool children, to be in t
9、otal control. Children teach the computer to think and as a result develop and sharpen their own reasoning abilities.（分数：10.00）(1).In the imagined world _ would restrict childrens wildest thoughts.（分数：2.00）A.the limits of their imaginationB.the structure and form of the environmentC.the reality of l
10、ifeD.the rules of the society(2).LOGO is _.（分数：2.00）A.an educational testing programB.a computer languageC.an information dispenserD.an unreal world(3).Children are rulers _.（分数：2.00）A.in the traditional senseB.within the boundaries of LOGOs worldC.with all computer languages and programsD.in the ad
11、ult world(4).LOGO is unique because _.（分数：2.00）A.it is an educational programB.it is in total control of human beingsC.it allows children to teach the computer to thinkD.children use it(5).The best title for this passage would be _.（分数：2.00）A.Children Rule the WorldB.Computer LanguagesC.The Unreal W
12、orld of the Child and LOGOD.Children Learn Reasoning Using LOGOB16-20/BThe development of rapid transit rail lines in cities should parallel local economic development and blind construction of such lines should be avoided, a State Council conference said yesterday.The meeting, chaired by Premier We
13、n Jiabao, said the building of rapid-transit rail lines in cities should be carried out according to strict guidelines and management systems of such lines should be improved. It stressed that the amount of domestically made equipment used in such infrastructure projects needs to be increased.The me
14、eting also deliberated on the draft amendments for laws governing the Peoples Bank of China and commercial banks. Also discussed were the draft law on the supervision and management of banking sector and draft regulations on the management of central food reserves. It was agreed at the meeting that
15、the laws governing the Peoples Bank of China and commercial banks need to be amended so that the roles and responsibilities of the two are made clear.（分数：10.00）(1).The rapid-transit rail lines should _.（分数：2.00）A.develop as quickly as possibleB.develop with local economic developmentC.develop after
16、local economic developmentD.develop with the construction industry(2).The management system of the rapid transit rail lines _.（分数：2.00）A.is already quite developedB.does not exist at allC.is not good enoughD.needs to include the strict guidelines(3).In the building of the rail lines, _.（分数：2.00）A.mo
17、re equipment made in China should be usedB.more imported equipment should be usedC.more exported equipment should be usedD.more equipment used in infrastructure projects should be used(4).It can be inferred that _.（分数：2.00）A.the Peoples Bank and commercial banks do not function properlyB.the Peoples
18、 Bank of China has an upper hand over the commercial banksC.the two banks operate in a low efficiencyD.the Peoples Bank operates at a loss while the commercial banks operates at a profit(5).Which of the following has nothing to do with the meeting chaired by Premier Wen?（分数：2.00）A.Discussing the bui
19、lding of rapid-transit rails.B.Discussing the draft amendments concerning some banks.C.Discussing the draft regulations about food reserves.D.Discussing whether the Peoples Bank of China and commercial banks should be integrated.B21-25/BThis country, as Lincoln said, belongs to the people. So do the
20、 natural resources which make it rich. They supply the basis of our prosperity now and hereafter. In preserving them, which is a national duty, we must not forget that monopoly is based on the control of natural resources and natural advantages, and that it will help the people little to conserve ou
21、r natural wealth unless the benefits which it can yield are given back to the people.Let us remember, also, that conservation does not stop with the natural resources. The principle of making the best use of all we have requires that we stop the waste of human life in industry and prevent the waste
22、of human welfare which flows from the unfair use of concentrated power and wealth in the hands of men whose eagerness for profit blinds them to the cost of what they do. We have no higher duty than to promote the efficiency of the individual. There is no surer road to the efficiency of the nation.（分
23、数：10.00）(1).What plays an essential role in making the nation prosperous according to this passage?（分数：2.00）A.Its money.B.Its trade.C.Its natural resources,D.Its people.(2).The passage suggests that the benefit from natural resources is mainly enjoyed by_.（分数：2.00）A.the governmentB.the monopoliesC.t
24、he businessmenD.the people(3).The conservation mentioned in the passage includes the following EXCEPT _.（分数：2.00）A.natural resourcesB.human welfareC.human lifeD.concentration of wealth(4).What may contribute to the unfair use of concentrated power and wealth by some people?（分数：2.00）A.Their greed for
25、 profit makes them ignore the expense.B.They have accumulated too much wealth and power.C.They make profits by pretending to be blind.D.They make profits by cheating.(5).On what does the efficiency of a nation depend?（分数：2.00）A.Every individual.B.Its machines.C.Its wealth.D.its power.B26-30/BBIN THE
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27、 of one of the largest privately-owned country estates in the West County. Guests have full use of the owners private club.Widworthy Court Sports and Leisure Clubs facilities include tennis court, squash court, heated outdoor swimming pool, poolside restaurant, indoor leisure spa complex comprising
28、swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sun, steam room, solarium and bars.Children and pets welcomeENJOY THE DIFFERENCEPlease write or telephone for our full color brochure.The Manager, The Estate Office, Bridwell Park Estate Uffculme, Devon EXI5 3BU Telephone (0883) 744783（分数：10.00）(1).It is an advertisement for
29、_.（分数：2.00）A.educationB.entertainmentC.sportsD.sale(2).The Holiday Cottages are located in _.（分数：2.00）A.the countryB.the cityC.the downtownD.the suburbs(3).Which of the following is true?（分数：2.00）A.The cottages are not large enough to offer spacious accommodation.B.Guests can have full use of all th
30、e clubs in Devonshire.C.The cottages are in a private estate.D.Everything will be done for the guest in the Holiday Cottages.(4).The following items are mentioned in the advertisement except _.（分数：2.00）A.squashB.swimmingC.table tennisD.sauna(5).Which of the following is NOT true according to the adv
31、ertisement?（分数：2.00）A.Guests can take their dogs to the cottages.B.People can get a brochure if they telephone.C.Both indoor and outdoor activities are offered.D.No drinking is provided.三、BPart Cloze/(总题数：1，分数：20.00)Most of the people who appear most often and most gloriously in the history books ar
32、e great conquerors and generals and soldiers, whereas the people who really helped civilization forward are often never mentioned at all. We do not know who first set a broken leg, or launched a seaworthy boat, or calculated theU (31) /Uof the year, or manured a field; but we knowU (32) /Uabout the
33、killers and destroyers. People think a great deal of them, soU (33) /Uso that on all the highest pillars in the great cities of the world you will find the figure of a conqueror or a general or a soldier. And I think most people believe that the greatest countries areU (34) /Uthat have beaten in bat
34、tle the greatest number of other countries and ruled over them as conquerors. It is just possible they are,U (35) /Uthey are not the most civilized. Animals fight; so do savages; hence to be good at fighting is to be good in the way inU (36) /Uan animal or a savage is good, but it is not to be civil
35、ized. Even being good at getting other people to fight for you andU (37) /Uthem how to do it most efficiently this, after all, isU (38) /Uconquerors and generals have done - is not being civilized. People fight to settle quarrels. Fighting means killing, and civilized peoples ought to be able to fin
36、d some way of settling their disputes otherU (39) /Uby seeing which side can kill off the greater number of other side, and thenU (40) /Uthat that side which has killed most has won.（分数：20.00）A.numberB.lengthC.depthD.widthA.allB.wholeC.anythingD.nothingA.manyB.muchC.moreD.littleA.thoseB.theseC.onesD
37、.someA.sinceB.asC.andD.butA.factB.whichC.thatD.whatA.tellB.requestC.tellingD.requestingA.whichB.whatC.thatD.whateverA.thanB.wayC.meansD.methodA.chattingB.talkingC.sayingD.mumbling四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Jane: Carol, you look very well. Carol: Thank you, Jane. You look wonderful too. Your
38、 weekend tennis must have done you good. Jane: _.（分数：2.00）A.Thats very kind of youB.Are you kidding? Thank you anywayC.You think so? Thats encouragingD.I dont believe it. You are flattering me12.(Phone call) Daughter: OK, Dad. Nice talking to you and glad everythings all right. _. Dad: All right. Go
39、od-bye. Daughter: Good-bye, Dad.（分数：2.00）A.Say “How are you?“ to MomB.Say “Are you OK“ to MomC.Give Mom our careD.Give Mom our love13.Clerk: Good morning. Can I help you? Mr. Smith: Yes, Id like a ticket to New York 9:15 tomorrow morning. Clerk:_? Mr. Smith: Single, please.（分数：2.00）A.Single or twoB.
40、Single or returnC.Single or doubleD.Single or back14.Salesgirl: Good morning, miss. Can I help you? Mary: Yes, Id like half a kilo oranges, please. Salesgirl: _. Anything else? Mary: No, thank you.（分数：2.00）A.These oranges are for youB.Give you the orangesC.There you areD.Here are you15.Wang: Ive got
41、 an appointment. Im going to meet a friend in London at 3 p. m. Its already a quarter past 2. _. David: Im going to London. I can give you a lift if you like. Wang: Could you really? That would be great.（分数：2.00）A.Ill never make itB.Ill never do itC.Ill never reach itD.Ill never attain it16.Caller:
42、Hello. Im ringing about the flat advertised in todays STAR._? Mrs. Green: Yes, it is. Two or three people have rung up about it, but nobodys been to see it yet.（分数：2.00）A.Is it still availableB.Is it still emptyC.Is it still freeD.Is it still blank17.Ted: Hi, Christine. _? Christine: Hi, Ted. I just
43、 bought a new camping tent. I cant wait to use it.（分数：2.00）A.Whats onB.Whats upC.Whats wrongD.Whats right18.(At a party) Adam: This is a great apartment. Tammy: I think so, too._? Adam: No, Im Adam. I came with Carl. I dont really know anyone here. Carls told me about most of his friends, but I cant
44、 match the names with the faces.（分数：2.00）A.Excuse me, but do I know youB.Excuse me, could I know youC.Excuse me, do you mind telling me your nameD.Excuse me, but do you know me19.Jane: Hello Sally. Fancy meeting you here! Sally: Hello, Jane. Havent seen you for a long time. Youve got married, havent
45、 you? Jane: Yes, I have. I got married four years ago. Sally: _.（分数：2.00）A.Oh, wish you happinessB.Oh, really? Enjoy yourselfC.Oh, my congratulationsD.Oh, is it? Have a happy life20.Customer: Excuse me! Clerk: Yes, ma-am? What can I do for you? Customer: I have a problem with this coffee maker, and
46、I want my money back. Clerk: _? Customer: The problem is that it doesnt work! Ive only used it three times.（分数：2.00）A.WhyB.Well, are you sureC.Whats the matter with it on earthD.Well, what seems to be the problem工程硕士(GCT)英语-86 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.Were it not
47、for their support and help, we _ able to finish the task ahead of time.（分数：2.00）A.were notB.should not have beenC.are notD.would not be 解析：注释 本题是有关虚拟语气用法，表达意思是“将不能”，A 选项及 C 选项本能表示“将来”，B 选项表示“本不该”，不合题意。2.Williamsburg has now been restored so that it looks as it _ during the 18th century.（分数：2.00）A.co
48、uldB.wouldC.wasD.did 解析：注释 本题空格处需要一个能代替前面谓语动词 looks 的词，D 符合要求，其他 3 个词不能替代实义谓语动词。3.The old man is in the habit of going for a walk along the river every morning except _it rains.（分数：2.00）A.when B.forC.thatD./解析：注释 本句中的 except 前后关联的是两个时间概念：“每天早晨”和“下雨的时候”，所以只能用 when 连接，使后面部分成为时间状语才能符合题意。4.A long time ago, at a national conference on biology, he cautiously _ his new theory on life.（分数：2.00）A.advanced B.relievedC.producedD.thrust解析：注释 题意是“提出关于生命的新理论”，与此处的“提出”意思对应的是 advanced。5.Mary is as vai
