1、在职硕士学位入学资格考试 GCT 英语真题 2008 年及答案解析(总分：100.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、BPart Vocabula(总题数：10，分数：20.00)1.E-commerce has witnessed a _ growth these years.（分数：2.00）A.fixedB.stableC.steadyD.regular2.The researchers have come up with numerous explanations to _ their failures.（分数：2.00）A.excuseB.justifyC.admitD.avoid3.I
2、t was _ me to interpret the thoughts swimming behind his eyes.（分数：2.00）A.belowB.beyondC.pastD.above4.All _ was needed was one final push to close the deal.（分数：2.00）A.thatB.whatC.thereD.which5.I wouldnt recommend you go mountain climbing at this time of year because it is _.（分数：2.00）A.much too hotB.t
3、oo much hotC.too much heatD.very much heat6.He has no alternative but _ to ask his sister for help.（分数：2.00）A.to goB.goC.goingD.goes7.Rock singers, hip-hop dancers, and hippies all have distinct hair style, _ to their group.（分数：2.00）A.peculiarB.especialC.specialD.particular8.He was _ knowing everyth
4、ing about the courses he was to take at the university.（分数：2.00）A.lost inB.attentive toC.clear ofD.keen on9.Id rather _a room that is smaller but more comfortable.（分数：2.00）A.haveB.hadC.havingD.to have10.A virus, often too small to be seen except with a powerful microscope, _ diseases.（分数：2.00）A.caus
5、eB.is causedC.causesD.is causing二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)As our van pulled up to the ranch (牧场) to start a three-month program for troubled boys, we passed a cowboy on his horse. Bill was the owner of the ranch. We made eye contact through the dusty window and he winked (挤眼睛) at me and touche
6、d the brim of his cowboy hat in welcome.All summer long Bill and his ranch-hands taught us to ride horses, chop wood, and round up cattle. We started to understand the value of working with our hands. Knowing how important it was for boys like me to know that someone believed in them, he trusted us
7、to do the job and do it right. We never let him down.The last day at the ranch, Bill pulled me aside and praised me for the work I had done- not only on the ranch, but also on myself. He told me if I ever needed anything I could count on him.Four years later, I took him up on that offer. I called hi
8、m up and asked for a job. I told him how his confidence in me had given me the courage to change my life. He offered me a job on the spot. Im proud to say that each summer Im the one in the ranch to open the gate for a van full of young men who need someone to believe in them, so they can learn to b
9、elieve in themselves.（分数：10.00）(1).The authors first impression of Bill was probably his _.（分数：2.00）A.seriousnessB.friendlinessC.authorityD.generosity(2).The author implies what the troubled boys needed most was _.（分数：2.00）A.strict guidance in proper behaviorB.challenging demand in hard workC.sympat
10、hy and tolerance from adultsD.understanding and trust from others(3).By “Four years later, I took him up on that offer“ (Para 4), the author means that _.（分数：2.00）A.he admired Bill for that offerB.he offered Bill help in returnC.he accepted Bills offerD.he remembered Bills offer(4).The authors pride
11、 comes from the fact that _.（分数：2.00）A.he has become the owner of the ranchB.he has earned complete trust from BillC.he has found a way to support himselfD.he has been able to offer help to others(5).Through his own experience, the author tries to tell us something important in _.（分数：2.00）A.interper
12、sonal relationshipB.off-campus educationC.career selectionD.self-disciplineDo people stop once they have achieved something? No! In life, we are always trying to do things better or having more of the same success.Jane Fonda moved from being an Academy Award actress to a successful businesswoman. He
13、r aerobics (有氧体操) workout videos have been sold around the world.Athletes are constantly making greater and greater efforts to lower time for races; increase heights or distances.The world of medicine has had its series of successes too. Christian Barnard performed several successful heart transplan
14、ts. Other medical experts have achieved organ transplants. Throughout the ages, mankind has found treatment and cures for tuberculosis (肺结核), cancer, and other diseases. A cure of AIDS might soon be discovered.Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Turner at 54 is still singing with great en
15、ergy and attracting sell-out crowds wherever she goes.At work, we go all out for achievements too. Success may mean organizing a conference more effectively and efficiently each year. Sometimes, it is not a pat on the back or the promotion that makes it worthwhile. Often it is the inner thrill and s
16、atisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may be.Aiming for success doesnt mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all part of gaining new experiences and dimensions in life. It finally makes you a more interesting and useful person in society.（分数：10.00）(1).The author uses Jane Fonda as
17、an example to show that _.（分数：2.00）A.women can be successful as wellB.beautiful actresses are likely to be successfulC.successful people are not satisfied with their achievementsD.real successful people need to stand out in more than one field(2).The motivation for peoples desire to succeed is _.（分数
18、：2.00）A.praise from othersB.material wealthC.a sense of importanceD.a sense of achievement(3).The word “dimensions“ in the last paragraph possibly means _.（分数：2.00）A.directionsB.aspectsC.lessonsD.ambitions(4).What is the authors attitude towards peoples desire for success?（分数：2.00）A.Approving.B.Disa
19、pproving.C.Unclear.D.Critical.(5).What might be a proper title for this passage?（分数：2.00）A.Success Is No DestinationB.Success Comes the Hard WayC.A Small Success Also CountsD.Everyone Can Be SuccessfulThe night is not what it was. Once, the Earth was cast half in shadow. Then came fire, candle, and
20、light bulb, gradually drawing back the curtain of darkness. But a brighter world has its drawbacks.An estimated 30 percent of outdoor lighting-plus even some indoor lighting-is wasted. Inefficient lighting costs U. S. about 10.4 billion a year, according to Bob Gent of the International Dark-Sky Ass
21、ociation, a nonprofit that aims to control light pollution.Last year in Sydney, an estimated 2.2 million Australians switched off their lights during “Earth Hour“, briefly reducing that citys energy use by more than 10 percent. Motivated by such trends, more than two dozen cities worldwide went dim
22、on March 29 this year in an hour-long demonstration.A number of groups are trying to measure light pollution and assess its effects on the environment in the hope that people will reduce their own contribution to the problem. Scientists aye trying to report how many stars we can see. In dark rural a
23、reas, about 2,000 stars are typically visible at night, compared with “maybe five“ in a bright city square-and about 5,000 in centuries past.People who are working while others are star-gazing may face the greatest risks. Nighttime exposure to white light can cause the growth of tumors (肿瘤), experim
24、ents show. Two decades of research indicate that women who work night shifts have unusually high rates of breast cancer.（分数：10.00）(1).The word “drawbacks“ in the first paragraph probably means _.（分数：2.00）A.benefitsB.interestsC.effectsD.problems(2).The International Dark-Sky Association is an organiz
25、ation that _.（分数：2.00）A.strongly opposes outdoor lighting serviceB.has lost some money in energy tradeC.has profited from the lighting businessD.makes efforts to reduce light pollution(3).On March 29 this year, people in many cities around the world _.（分数：2.00）A.turned out some lights for an hourB.o
26、rganized an event to have some funC.held a demonstration called “Earth Hour“D.joined together to compete with Australians(4).Scientists counted the number of stars _.（分数：2.00）A.to illustrate the impact of light pollutionB.to compare air quality in different areasC.to see how the sky has changed with
27、 timeD.to arouse public interest in space(5).People who work at night _.（分数：2.00）A.lose the chance to gaze starsB.have a higher risk of health problemC.have less exposure to white lightD.are to blame for light pollutionMale advertisers Female advertisers 1MALE, aged 25, WLTM female, n/s, 20-30 for f
28、riendship, possible romance. I like pubs, clubs, staying in, as well as going out. I live in the Windsor area and t get on well with kids.AFEMALE, 26, prof, fairly slim, WLTM a slim male, 26-33, for friendship and possible romance.2IF you are not separated or emotionally unstable but are a widow ove
29、r 55 increase heights or distances.The world of medicine has had its series of successes too. Christian Barnard performed several successful heart transplants. Other medical experts have achieved organ transplants. Throughout the ages, mankind has found treatment and cures for tuberculosis (肺结核), ca
30、ncer, and other diseases. A cure of AIDS might soon be discovered.Age does not seem to slow down achievers. Tina Turner at 54 is still singing with great energy and attracting sell-out crowds wherever she goes.At work, we go all out for achievements too. Success may mean organizing a conference more
31、 effectively and efficiently each year. Sometimes, it is not a pat on the back or the promotion that makes it worthwhile. Often it is the inner thrill and satisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may be.Aiming for success doesnt mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all part of gaini
32、ng new experiences and dimensions in life. It finally makes you a more interesting and useful person in society.（分数：10.00）(1).The author uses Jane Fonda as an example to show that _.（分数：2.00）A.women can be successful as wellB.beautiful actresses are likely to be successfulC.successful people are not
33、 satisfied with their achievements D.real successful people need to stand out in more than one field解析：(2).The motivation for peoples desire to succeed is _.（分数：2.00）A.praise from othersB.material wealthC.a sense of importanceD.a sense of achievement 解析：(3).The word “dimensions“ in the last paragrap
34、h possibly means _.（分数：2.00）A.directionsB.aspects C.lessonsD.ambitions解析：(4).What is the authors attitude towards peoples desire for success?（分数：2.00）A.Approving. B.Disapproving.C.Unclear.D.Critical.解析：(5).What might be a proper title for this passage?（分数：2.00）A.Success Is No Destination B.Success C
35、omes the Hard WayC.A Small Success Also CountsD.Everyone Can Be Successful解析：The night is not what it was. Once, the Earth was cast half in shadow. Then came fire, candle, and light bulb, gradually drawing back the curtain of darkness. But a brighter world has its drawbacks.An estimated 30 percent o
36、f outdoor lighting-plus even some indoor lighting-is wasted. Inefficient lighting costs U. S. about 10.4 billion a year, according to Bob Gent of the International Dark-Sky Association, a nonprofit that aims to control light pollution.Last year in Sydney, an estimated 2.2 million Australians switche
37、d off their lights during “Earth Hour“, briefly reducing that citys energy use by more than 10 percent. Motivated by such trends, more than two dozen cities worldwide went dim on March 29 this year in an hour-long demonstration.A number of groups are trying to measure light pollution and assess its
38、effects on the environment in the hope that people will reduce their own contribution to the problem. Scientists aye trying to report how many stars we can see. In dark rural areas, about 2,000 stars are typically visible at night, compared with “maybe five“ in a bright city square-and about 5,000 i
39、n centuries past.People who are working while others are star-gazing may face the greatest risks. Nighttime exposure to white light can cause the growth of tumors (肿瘤), experiments show. Two decades of research indicate that women who work night shifts have unusually high rates of breast cancer.（分数：
40、10.00）(1).The word “drawbacks“ in the first paragraph probably means _.（分数：2.00）A.benefitsB.interestsC.effectsD.problems 解析：(2).The International Dark-Sky Association is an organization that _.（分数：2.00）A.strongly opposes outdoor lighting serviceB.has lost some money in energy tradeC.has profited fro
41、m the lighting businessD.makes efforts to reduce light pollution 解析：(3).On March 29 this year, people in many cities around the world _.（分数：2.00）A.turned out some lights for an hour B.organized an event to have some funC.held a demonstration called “Earth Hour“D.joined together to compete with Austr
42、alians解析：(4).Scientists counted the number of stars _.（分数：2.00）A.to illustrate the impact of light pollution B.to compare air quality in different areasC.to see how the sky has changed with timeD.to arouse public interest in space解析：(5).People who work at night _.（分数：2.00）A.lose the chance to gaze s
43、tarsB.have a higher risk of health problem C.have less exposure to white lightD.are to blame for light pollution解析：Male advertisers Female advertisers 1MALE, aged 25, WLTM female, n/s, 20-30 for friendship, possible A FEMALE, 26, prof, fairly slim, WLTM a slim male, romance. I like pubs, clubs, stay
44、ing in, as well as going out. I live in the Windsor area and t get on well with kids.26-33, for friendship and possible romance.2IF you are not separated or emotionally unstable but are a widow over 55 & looking for partner with view to long-term & meaningful relationship, then this 67 year old wido
45、wer could be the one for you.BACTIVE lady, living in Maidstone area, early 60s WLTM females or males for friendship and to shareinterests, mostly travel.3HL, Im Andy, 32yo and divorced. Ahappy-go-lucky person looking for a lady between 25 and 40. Single parents welcome as I love children and a home
46、life.CARE you the romantic, friendly, articulate male with varied interests and a GSOH that this woman islooking for? If so and youre40ish-50ish but feeling 30ishthen we will have a lot in common.4MALE, 50s, caring, & sincere, with aGSOH, seeks an affectionate lady forfriendship, possible romance.DL
47、ADY, 40s, fairly slim, seeks a kind, generous, warm-hearted man, about same age, for friendship and outings.5I am an energetic man of 63, but dont look it. I have a good head of hair. I like country find western music and historical places, walking, a pint now and again. Im stillworking part-time, b
48、ut I dont drive. I have a GSOH.EHELLO. my name is Liz. I am 19 yrs old and live in the Cambridge area. I am seeking a male 20-25. enjoy pubs and clubs and I like nights in or out and I like children. I AM 55 with red hair.（分数：10.00）(1).None of the advertisers mentions his or her _.（分数：2.00）A.heightB
49、.weight C.hair colorD.personality解析：(2).In the ads all of the advertisers mention their _.（分数：2.00）A.age B.hobbiesC.residenceD.kids解析：(3).What does “GSOH“ possibly mean?（分数：2.00）A.Gentle, sensible, obedient and honest.B.Generous, sincere, open and handsome.C.Good sense of humor. D.Great Source of honor.解析：(4).A possible match for Female D is _.（分数：2.00）A.Male 2B.Male
