1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-89 及答案解析(总分：80.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1._ the housework, Mary began to write her report.（分数：2.00）A.Being finishedB.FinishedC.Having been finishedD.Having finished2.Whether the game will be played depends on the weather and _ the committee.（分数：2.00）A.how soon does
2、he meetB.how soon he meetsC.does he meetD.he meets3._ that many of the big trees were damaged.（分数：2.00）A.The storm was such severeB.So severe was the stormC.So the storm was severeD.Such was the storm severe4.Surprisingly, he preferred to stay at home _ with us.（分数：2.00）A.more than to goB.rather tha
3、n goC.to goD.to going5.A professional wine taster must rely on taste, sight, _ the quality of a wine.（分数：2.00）A.and to smell to determineB.and smelling to determineC.and determine to smellD.and smell to determine6.The reason _ Im writing is to tell you about a party on Saturday.（分数：2.00）A.becauseB.w
4、hyC.forD.as7.Neither Bill nor his parents _ at home.（分数：2.00）A.isB.areC.hasD.was8.Human beings are superior to animals _ they can use language as tool to communicate.（分数：2.00）A.for whichB.in whichC.in thatD.for that9.If you were to ask him _ his money, he would have difficulty recalling it.（分数：2.00）
5、A.how did he spendB.what he did withC.what did he withD.how should he spend10.Under no circumstances _ other countries.（分数：2.00）A.we should invadeB.should we invadeC.we invadeD.should we not invade二、BSection B/B(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.When a patients blood pressure is (much) higher (than it) (should be)
6、, a doctor usually insists that he (will not) smoke.（分数：2.00）A.muchB.than itC.should beD.will not12.A catalytic agent (such as) platinum(铂) may be used (so) the chemical reaction (advances) more (rapidly).（分数：2.00）A.such asB.soC.advancesD.rapidly13.The rest of the stockholders (will receive) (his) r
7、eports (in the mail) along with a copy of (todays) proceedings.（分数：2.00）A.will receiveB.hisC.in the mailD.todays14.(Not one) in one hundred children exposed to the disease (are) (likely) (to develop) symptoms of it.（分数：2.00）A.Not oneB.areC.likelyD.to develop15.(There) is an unresolved controversy as
8、 to (whom) (is) the real author of the Elizabethan plays (commonly) credited to William Shakespeare.（分数：2.00）A.ThereB.whomC.isD.commonly16.Although (no country) has exactly the same folk music (like) (that) of any other, it is significant that similar songs exist among (widely) separated people.（分数：
9、2.00）A.no countryB.likeC.thatD.widely17.(In order to) get married in this state, one (must present) a medical report (along with) (your) identification.（分数：2.00）A.In order toB.must presentC.along withD.your18.(Despite of) the Taft-Hartley Act which (forbids) unfair union practices, some unions (such
10、 as)the air traffic controllers have voted (to strike) even though it might endanger the national security.（分数：2.00）A.Despite ofB.forbidsC.such asD.to strike19.(From the airplane), passengers are (able) (to clearly see) the outline (of) the whole island.（分数：2.00）A.From the airplaneB.ableC.to clearly
11、 seeD.of20.Never before (has) (so many) people (in) the United States been (interested in) soccer.（分数：2.00）A.hasB.so manyC.inD.interested in三、BSection C/B(总题数：10，分数：20.00)21.The meeting came to _ at last.（分数：2.00）A.a limitB.an endC.a finishD.a bound22._ the absence of the Manager Mr. Smith is in cha
12、rge of the business.（分数：2.00）A.InB.AtC.ToD.With23.The repairs to your car will cost you _ $ 35.（分数：2.00）A.at largeB.at all costsC.at onceD.at most24.She _ her success to hard work and a bit of luck.（分数：2.00）A.contributesB.attributesC.distributesD.assigns25.They have _ production.（分数：2.00）A.brought u
13、pB.put upC.speeded upD.pulled up26.Those jeans will _ in the wash.（分数：2.00）A.shrinkB.diminishC.contractD.reduce27.Theres a very informative _ on AIDS in todays paper.（分数：2.00）A.newsB.showC.featureD.characteristic28.After our computer network _ for the third time that day, we all went home.（分数：2.00）A
14、.fellB.smashedC.collidedD.crashed29.I cannot _ you a good post.（分数：2.00）A.assureB.ensureC.make sureD.be sure30.The economys _ into recession began several months ago.（分数：2.00）A.defeatB.riseC.ascentD.descent四、BSection D/B(总题数：10，分数：20.00)31.There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect o
15、n the environment.（分数：2.00）A.dearB.sufficientC.strongD.obvious32.The latest missiles can be fired with incredible accuracy.（分数：2.00）A.extraordinaryB.wonderfulC.extremeD.unbelievable33.The simple plan evolved into a complicated scheme.（分数：2.00）A.developedB.summarizedC.exaggeratedD.transformed34.He wa
16、s urgent in his demands.（分数：2.00）A.mildB.sureC.reasonableD.pressing35.Professor Lee is well-known for his research in the behaviors of the cats.（分数：2.00）A.examinationB.theoryC.studyD.expectation36.Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nations main industry.（分数：2.00）A.prevailedB.substitutedC.taken
17、the place ofD.joined37.He is full of admiration for her bravery.（分数：2.00）A.surpriseB.respectC.prideD.worship38.It was difficult to guess what her reaction to the decision would be.（分数：2.00）A.senseB.consciousnessC.responseD.feeling39.A statement issued by the two companies uses the phrase “increased
18、co-operation“, thereby inferring quite accurately that the two firms already work together.（分数：2.00）A.claimedB.producedC.predictedD.reported40.We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.（分数：2.00）A.changeB.conserveC.enhanceD.express工程硕士(GCT)英语-89 答案解析(总分：80.00，做题时间：9
19、0 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1._ the housework, Mary began to write her report.（分数：2.00）A.Being finishedB.FinishedC.Having been finishedD.Having finished 解析：Having finished the housework，是一个独立分词结构，其动作在主句谓语之前发生，其逻辑主语为 Mary。2.Whether the game will be played depends on the weather and _ the co
20、mmittee.（分数：2.00）A.how soon does he meetB.how soon he meets C.does he meetD.he meets解析：本题要选择介词 on 的宾语，该宾语从句由 how soon 引导，语序应该用陈述语气，故选 B 项。请参见第 6 题注解。3._ that many of the big trees were damaged.（分数：2.00）A.The storm was such severeB.So severe was the storm C.So the storm was severeD.Such was the storm
21、 severe解析：本题测试的是“so+形容词+that“结构，表示“如此“以致于”，当使用“so+形容词”时部分要用倒装语序。4.Surprisingly, he preferred to stay at home _ with us.（分数：2.00）A.more than to goB.rather than go C.to goD.to going解析：prefer to do.rather than do 意思是“宁愿，也不愿”，类似的句式还有 prefer doing.to doing，would rather.than，had rather.than 等。5.A professi
22、onal wine taster must rely on taste, sight, _ the quality of a wine.（分数：2.00）A.and to smell to determineB.and smelling to determineC.and determine to smellD.and smell to determine 解析：smell 是与 taste，sight 并列的名词，由 and 连接，其后的不定式是目的状语。本句话的意思是“专业的品酒师必须依赖味觉、视觉及嗅觉来判断酒的质量”。6.The reason _ Im writing is to te
23、ll you about a party on Saturday.（分数：2.00）A.becauseB.why C.forD.as解析：修饰 reason 的定语从句，其引导词为 why，that 或省略引导词。与它用法相同的另一个单词为way。该句的意思是，“我给你写信的原因是要告诉你关于星期六聚会的情况”。7.Neither Bill nor his parents _ at home.（分数：2.00）A.isB.are C.hasD.was解析：本题测试的是主谓一致的问题，当“neither.nor，either.or“等用于句首时，采用就近一致的原则，即由 nor 或 or 后的名
24、词的数或代词决定谓语的单复数。8.Human beings are superior to animals _ they can use language as tool to communicate.（分数：2.00）A.for whichB.in whichC.in that D.for that解析：in that 组合在一起，是一个连词，意为“因为，由于”。该句译文为“人类比动物高级，因为人类能把语言作为工具进行交流”。9.If you were to ask him _ his money, he would have difficulty recalling it.（分数：2.00
25、）A.how did he spendB.what he did with C.what did he withD.how should he spend解析：该题是要选 ask 的宾语从句。宾语从句的顺序应该用陈述语气，而不论宾语从句中是否有疑问词，故选 B 项。如果将 A 项改为 how he spent 就正确了。10.Under no circumstances _ other countries.（分数：2.00）A.we should invadeB.should we invade C.we invadeD.should we not invade解析：当以“介词+no+名词”构
26、成的介词短语位于句首时，句子要倒装。如：under(in) no circumstances(在任何情况下都不)，by no means(决不)，in no case(决不)，at no time(在任何时候都不)，in no way(决不)。二、BSection B/B(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.When a patients blood pressure is (much) higher (than it) (should be), a doctor usually insists that he (will not) smoke.（分数：2.00）A.muchB.than i
27、tC.should beD.will not 解析：将 will not 改为 should not 或 not。insist 意为“坚决主张，坚决要求”时，其后的从句要用虚拟语气，即其后从句中的动词要用 should do 的形式，should 可以省略。12.A catalytic agent (such as) platinum(铂) may be used (so) the chemical reaction (advances) more (rapidly).（分数：2.00）A.such asB.so C.advancesD.rapidly解析：将 so 改为 so that。该句
28、的译文是，“可以用催化剂比如铂金以便使化学反应进行得更快些”。so that 的意思是“以便于”。13.The rest of the stockholders (will receive) (his) reports (in the mail) along with a copy of (todays) proceedings.（分数：2.00）A.will receiveB.his C.in the mailD.todays解析：将 B 项 his 改为 their。由于主语是其余的股票持有者，是复数形式，故其后的所有格应该用复数形式。14.(Not one) in one hundred
29、 children exposed to the disease (are) (likely) (to develop) symptoms of it.（分数：2.00）A.Not oneB.are C.likelyD.to develop解析：该句的主语为 not one，是单数形式，故谓语要用单数，所以将 aR 改为 is。这句话的意思是，“在 100 个接触到这种疾病的孩子中，没有一个可能会产生该种疾病的症状”。15.(There) is an unresolved controversy as to (whom) (is) the real author of the Elizabet
30、han plays (commonly) credited to William Shakespeare.（分数：2.00）A.ThereB.whom C.isD.commonly解析：将 whom 改为 who。这是介词短语 as to 的宾语从句，关连词 who 是从句的主语，故不能用 who 的宾格形式。16.Although (no country) has exactly the same folk music (like) (that) of any other, it is significant that similar songs exist among (widely) s
31、eparated people.（分数：2.00）A.no countryB.like C.thatD.widely解析：将 like 改为 as，the same.as 为一个词组搭配，the same 后用 so 表示“像一样”。该句的意思是，“尽管没有一个国家的民间音乐会与其他任何国家绝对相同，可是重要的是在相互隔离的人群中存在着相似的歌声”。17.(In order to) get married in this state, one (must present) a medical report (along with) (your) identification.（分数：2.00）
32、A.In order toB.must presentC.along withD.your 解析：将 your 改为 ones 或 his，这个句子表示一般情况，one 泛指一般人，one 的所有格为 ones，美国用法中 one 之后可以使用 his 代替 ones。18.(Despite of) the Taft-Hartley Act which (forbids) unfair union practices, some unions (such as)the air traffic controllers have voted (to strike) even though it m
33、ight endanger the national security.（分数：2.00）A.Despite of B.forbidsC.such asD.to strike解析：将 A 项中的 of 去掉，despite 相当于 in spite of，它本身就是一个介词，意为“尽管”，故其后不必再加 of。19.(From the airplane), passengers are (able) (to clearly see) the outline (of) the whole island.（分数：2.00）A.From the airplaneB.ableC.to clearly
34、see D.of解析：将 to clearly see 改为 to see clearly，副词修饰动词时，一般放于动词之后。该句的意思是，“从飞机上，乘客们能清晰地看到整个岛屿的轮廓”。20.Never before (has) (so many) people (in) the United States been (interested in) soccer.（分数：2.00）A.has B.so manyC.inD.interested in解析：将 has 改为 have。这句话的主语是 so many people，它是一个复数形式，所以谓语要用复数形式。该句的意思是，“在美国从来
35、没有这么多人对英式足球感兴趣”。三、BSection C/B(总题数：10，分数：20.00)21.The meeting came to _ at last.（分数：2.00）A.a limitB.an end C.a finishD.a bound解析：come to an end 为固定搭配，意思是“结束，完毕”。该句的意思是，“最后会议结束了”。22._ the absence of the Manager Mr. Smith is in charge of the business.（分数：2.00）A.In B.AtC.ToD.With解析：In the absence of 的意
36、思是 while one is away，即“当某人不在时”，这是一个固定配。该句的意思是，“经理不在时，史密斯先生负责业务”。23.The repairs to your car will cost you _ $ 35.（分数：2.00）A.at largeB.at all costsC.at onceD.at most 解析：at most 最多；at large 详细的；at all costs 不惜任何代价。该句的意思是，“修你的车最多会花 35 元”。24.She _ her success to hard work and a bit of luck.（分数：2.00）A.con
37、tributesB.attributes C.distributesD.assigns解析：attribute to 归于，归因于；contribute 贡献；distribute 分配，分送；assign 布置(任务，作业等)。该句的意思是，“她把自己的成功归因于努力工作和一点运气”。25.They have _ production.（分数：2.00）A.brought upB.put upC.speeded up D.pulled up解析：speed up 增加速度或速率；bring up 教育，养育；put up 举起，建立；pull up (使)停止。该句话的意思是，“他们已加快了
38、生产速度”。26.Those jeans will _ in the wash.（分数：2.00）A.shrink B.diminishC.contractD.reduce解析：shrink(使)收缩(尤指布浸湿后之收缩)；diminish(使)减少，缩小；contract 收缩，缩小；reduce 减少。该句的意思是，“那些牛仔服洗时会缩水”。27.Theres a very informative _ on AIDS in todays paper.（分数：2.00）A.newsB.showC.feature D.characteristic解析：feature(报纸上的)特写，特别报导；
39、news 新闻；show 展览，表演；characteristic 特点，特征。该句的意思是，“今天的报纸上有非常详细的关于艾滋病的特别报导”。28.After our computer network _ for the third time that day, we all went home.（分数：2.00）A.fellB.smashedC.collidedD.crashed 解析：crash 崩溃，垮台；fall 落下，跌下；smash：打碎；collide 互撞，冲突。该句的意思是，“那天在我们的计算机网络第三次崩溃后，我们就都回家了”。29.I cannot _ you a go
40、od post.（分数：2.00）A.assureB.ensure C.make sureD.be sure解析：ensure 确保，保证；assure 确信，使相信。该句的意思是，“我不能向你保证一个好的职位”。30.The economys _ into recession began several months ago.（分数：2.00）A.defeatB.riseC.ascentD.descent 解析：descent 下来，下去；defeat 击败；rise 升起；ascent 上升。该句的意思是，“几个月前经济下降以致于衰退就已经开始了”。四、BSection D/B(总题数：1
41、0，分数：20.00)31.There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.（分数：2.00）A.dearB.sufficient C.strongD.obvious解析：abundant 很多的，丰富的；sufficient 足够的，充分的；clear 清楚的；strong 强壮的，强烈的；obvious 显然的，明显的。32.The latest missiles can be fired with incredible accuracy.（分数：2.00）A.extraordina
42、ryB.wonderfulC.extremeD.unbelievable 解析：incredible 不能相信的，难以置信的；extraordinary 非常的，非凡的；wonderful 精彩的；extreme 极度的。33.The simple plan evolved into a complicated scheme.（分数：2.00）A.developed B.summarizedC.exaggeratedD.transformed解析：evolve 自然而逐渐的进展，发展；develop 发展；summarize 概括，总结；exaggerate 夸张，夸大；transform 改
43、变形状或品质。34.He was urgent in his demands.（分数：2.00）A.mildB.sureC.reasonableD.pressing 解析：urgent 急迫的；pressing 紧急的，急迫的；mild 温和的，温柔的；sure 必定的，确信的；reasonable 合乎道理的，适度的。35.Professor Lee is well-known for his research in the behaviors of the cats.（分数：2.00）A.examinationB.theoryC.study D.expectation解析：research
44、 研究，调查；study 研究，研读；examination 考试；theory 理论；expectation 期望，期待。36.Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nations main industry.（分数：2.00）A.prevailedB.substitutedC.taken the place of D.joined解析：replace 代替，取代；take the place of 代替，取代；prevail 获胜，战胜，流行；substitute(for)替换，代用；join 加入。37.He is full of admirat
45、ion for her bravery.（分数：2.00）A.surpriseB.respect C.prideD.worship解析：admiration 赞赏，钦佩；respect(for)尊敬，敬重；surprise 惊奇；pride 骄傲；worship 崇拜，敬慕。38.It was difficult to guess what her reaction to the decision would be.（分数：2.00）A.senseB.consciousnessC.response D.feeling解析：response 反应，回答；reaction 反应；sense 知觉，
46、感觉；consciousness 意识，知觉； feeling感觉。39.A statement issued by the two companies uses the phrase “increased co-operation“, thereby inferring quite accurately that the two firms already work together.（分数：2.00）A.claimedB.produced C.predictedD.reported解析：issue 出来，发出；produce 提出，呈出；claim 宣称，说某事为事实；predict 预言；re port 报导，报告。40.We want to preserve the character of the town while improving the facilities.（分数：2.00）A.changeB.conserve C.enhanceD.express解析：preserve 维持，使不损失；conserve 保存，保全；change 改变；enhance 增加；express 表达。
