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1、工程硕士(GCT)英语-55 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.Many newcomers complain of the rapid _ of life in Hong Kong.（分数：2.00）A.rateB.paceC.speedD.growth2.The girl will not become a nurse because she will faint at the _of blood.（分数：2.00）A.visionB.eyesC.sightD.view3.The government

2、 _ regulations that put this old city under protection.（分数：2.00）A.publishedB.issuedC.dischargedD.released4.After a whole days heavy work, the old worker returned home, _.（分数：2.00）A.hungry and felt exhaustingB.hunger and exhaustedC.hungry and exhaustedD.hungry and having been exhausted5.The last half

3、 of the nineteenth century _ the steady improvement in the means of travel.（分数：2.00）A.has witnessedB.was witnessedC.witnessedD.is witnessed6.Unexpectedly the light _ and we were left in darkness.（分数：2.00）A.burn outB.put outC.turned outD.went out7._that Susan hadnt dared to make a sound.（分数：2.00）A.So

4、 was he absorbedB.So absorbed he wasC.So absorbed was heD.So he was absorbed8.Without computers, we _the tremendous medical advancement in the last few decades.（分数：2.00）A.would not makeB.will not have madeC.could not makeD.couldnt have made9.She _ in the feet on her way home from work.（分数：2.00）A.was

5、 hurtingB.is hurtC.hurtsD.got hurt10.To ones boss, an employee should dress neatly, be _and show interest in the job.（分数：2.00）A.instantB.timelyC.punctualD.quick二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)When we conduct foreign trade, the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underesti

6、mated. The successful marketer must achieve export communication which requires a thorough understanding of the language as well as the ability to speak it. Those who deal with advertising should be concerned less with obvious differences between languages and more with the exact meanings expressed.

7、A dictionary translation is not the same as an idiomatic interpretation, and seldom will the dictionary translation meet the needs. A national producer of soft drinks had the companys brand name impressed in Chinese characters which were phonetically (按照发音 ) accurate. It was discovered later, howeve

8、r, that the translations literal meaning was “female horse fattened with wax,“ hardly the image the company sought to describe. So carelessly translated advertising statements not only lose their intended meaning but can suggest something very different including something offensive or ridiculous. S

9、ometimes, what was translated was not an image the companies had in mind for their products. Many people believe that to fully appreciate the hue meaning of a language it is necessary to live with the language for years. Whether or not this is the case, foreign marketers should never take it for gra

10、nted that they are affectively communicating in another language.（分数：10.00）(1).Which of the following is the best topic for the passage?（分数：2.00）A.Idiomatic Meanings of Languages.B.Language Problems in Foreign Trade.C.Translation Failures in Foreign Trade.D.Culture Difference between Languages.(2).T

11、o an advertiser, which one should they pay more attention to?（分数：2.00）A.Understanding of a language.B.Ability to speak a language.C.Obvious differences between languages.D.The different idiomatic expressions between languages.(3).What is the main idea of the second paragraph?（分数：2.00）A.Best translat

12、ion should be the intent of the original statement.B.A dictionary translation may not convey the true meaning of an idiom.C.A dictionary will meet the needs.D.Both A and .(4).In terms of communication in another language, marketers should not be too _.（分数：2.00）A.proudB.modestC.self-confidentD.happy(

13、5).The first sentence “., the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimated.“ most probably means _.（分数：2.00）A.Understanding of the language of a country is extremely importantB.Understanding of the language of a country is less importantC.Not enough importance is at

14、tached to the understanding of the language of a countryD.Enough importance is attached to the understanding of the language of a countryAfter a 300 million yuan renovation project, Lidai Diwang Miao, or the Imperial Temple of Emperors of Successive Dynasties, was reopened to the public last weekend

15、.Originally constructed about 470 years ago, during the reign of Emperor Jiajing of the Ming Dynasty, the temple was used by emperors of both the Ming and Qing to offer sacrifices to their ancestors.It underwent two periods of renovation in the Qing Dynasty, during the reigns of emperors Yongzheng a

16、nd Qianlong. From 1929 until early 2000, it was part of Beijing No. 159 Middle School.The temples Jingdechongsheng Hall contains stone tablets memorializing 188 Chinese emperors. The jinzhuan bricks used to pave the floor, the same as those used in the Forbidden City, are finely textured and golden-

17、yellow in color. According to Xi Wei, an official from the Xicheng District government present at the re-opening of the temple, jinzhuan bricks were made in Yuyao, Suzhou, specially for imperial use.The renovation was done strictly according to that carded out at the orders of Emperor Qianlong, and

18、only those sections of the temple too damaged to repair have been replaced.（分数：10.00）(1).What does the verb form of the word “renovation“ mean in Para.1?（分数：2.00）A.Reform.B.Rearrange.C.Retreat.D.Restore.(2).Which of the following statements is TRUE?（分数：2.00）A.The temple is still not reopened yet to

19、the public.B.The jinzhuan bricks were made in Hangzhou for imperial use.C.The jinzhuan bricks used to pave the wall in the temple.D.The temple was at first constructed 470 years ago.(3).How long has Lidai Diwang Mian been in part of a middle school in Beijing?（分数：2.00）A.470 years.B.159 years.C.71 ye

20、ars.D.188 years.(4).What can we infer from the passage?（分数：2.00）A.The temple has a long history.B.The renovation of the temple was easy with modem technology.C.The bricks in the temple are not so valuable as those in the Forbidden city.D.The renovation was done according to the orders of Emperor Qia

21、nlong.(5).Which of the following is NOT true according to the author?（分数：2.00）A.The renovation project cost 300 million yuan.B.The temple was once a part of Beijing No. 159 Middle School.C.Those parts of the temple too destroyed to repair are still there.D.The temple was built about 470 years ago.As

22、 people continue to grow and age, our body systems continue to change. At a certain point in your life your body systems will begin to weaken. Your joints may become stiff. It may become more difficult for you to see and hear. The slow change of aging causes our bodies to lose some of their ability

23、to bounce back from disease and injury. In order to live longer, we have always tried to slow or stop this process that leads us toward the end of our lives.Many factors contribute to your health. A well-balanced diet plays an important role. The amount and type of exercise you get is another factor

24、. Your living environment and the amount of stress you are under is yet another. But scientists studying senescence (衰老) want to know: Why do people grow old? They hope that by examining the aging process on a cellular level medical science may be able to extend the length of life.（分数：10.00）(1).When

25、 people become aging, they will lose some of their ability to bounce back from disease and injury, “bounce back“ here means _.（分数：2.00）A.to improve in health after ones disease and injuryB.to recover from disease and injuryC.to jump after recoveringD.to mn fast(2).In order to live longer, _.（分数：2.00

26、）A.we have to try to be on a dietB.we should keep in high spiritsC.we should try to do more exerciseD.we should postpone the process of aging(3).Why are some scientists interested in studying senescence?（分数：2.00）A.They want to increase the general ability of our bodies.B.They may be able to find a b

27、etter way to our life.C.If they can pin down the biochemical process that makes us age, there will be hope for extending the length of life.D.They want to find out if there is a link between how efficiently a cell could repair itself and how long a creature lives.(4).Which of the following is NOT me

28、ntioned as a factor contributing to ones health?（分数：2.00）A.The right food you eat.B.Lots of exercise you get.C.Your living Conditions.D.The amount of stress you are under.(5).This passage is mainly concerned with _.（分数：2.00）A.mans aging processB.mans life spanC.mans healthD.mans medical careBA/B BAL

29、L CITIES/BBDiscount Hauling and Demolition/B(818) 201-7079 or (310) 365-6606 or (661) 212-6200www. Californias Preferred Hauling and do not U(39) /U him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food so he can hurry back to his toys. Under U(40) /U circumstanc

30、es must a child be coaxed (哄骗) or forced to eat.（分数：20.00）A.ifB.untilC.thatD.unlessA.whetherB.whatC.thatD.whichA.everybodyB.anybodyC.somebodyD.nobodyA.willingB.possibleC.obligedD.likelyA.withB.asC.overD.forA.pointB.customC.ideaD.planA.muchB.littleC.fewD.manyA.onB.overC.byD.duringA.agreeB.allowC.forc

31、eD.persuadeA.someB.anyC.suchD.no四、BPart Dialogue(总题数：10，分数：20.00)11.Samuel: Hey, _?Diana: I wish I could. But I really have to stay in and finish my paper tonight.Samuel: Oh, maybe some other time, then.（分数：2.00）A.can I come to visit you tonightB.shall we have a barbecue some day this weekC.would yo

32、u like to go to cinema with me tonightD.John will leave Chicago tonight. Shall we go to see him off12.Tommy: Mommy, When will we have dinner? Im starving.Mother: _. We have to wait for daddy.（分数：2.00）A.Soon, honeyB.Quickly, honeyC.OK, honeyD.All right, honey13.Policeman: OK, buddy, your driving lice

33、nse. How fast were you going?William: Well it was about 50 mph or less. I was driving very slowly.Policeman: 50 mph? _ All right. Thatll be one hundred dollars.（分数：2.00）A.Dont you know the speed limit downtown is 40 mph?B.Dont you know the controlled speed downtown is 40 mph?C.You need to fix your c

34、ar.D.You drive in the wrong way.14.Shop assistant: Good morning. Can I help you?Customer: _. Im just looking round.（分数：2.00）A.No, you cantB.Not at the moment, thanksC.Yes, pleaseD.Yes, thank you15.Paul: Do you have to have that TV on quite so loud?Carol: _. Is it bothering you?Paul: Yes, Im trying t

35、o sleep.（分数：2.00）A.Oh, Im sorryB.Oh, excuse meC.No, I dontD.Yes, I have to16.Rebecca: _.Dora: Really? Well, personally, I think he wears the wrong colors. Actually light colors dont really suit him.（分数：2.00）A.I dont think Bob has chosen the right suit.B.I love the way Bob dresses. He always looks so

36、 smart.C.How funny Bob looks in that jacket!D.Bobs new coat looks very expensive.17.Emily: Did anybody sign your petition?Gordon: Yes, we had a hundred signatures, _.（分数：2.00）A.if no moreB.if not moreC.if moreoverD.if not larger18.Ann: Do you still have a headache, Bill?Bill: Yes, I do. And now I ha

37、ve a fever and cough constantly.Ann: _.（分数：2.00）A.Thats very regretfulB.Thats pitifulC.Thats too badD.Thats worse19.Nancy: Hello. Ted. Whats wrong with your arm?Ted: I broke it when I was skating on the holiday.Nancy: Oh, no! _.Ted: Much better, thanks.（分数：2.00）A.What a nuisance!B.How awful!C.Why wa

38、s that?D.What a trouble!20.Marie: Your little boy has done a good job at school.Eva: _.（分数：2.00）A.Yes, you are very kindB.No, youre too politeC.Thanks, but youre exaggeratingD.Yes, Im proud of him工程硕士(GCT)英语-55 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.Many newcomers complain of t

39、he rapid _ of life in Hong Kong.（分数：2.00）A.rateB.pace C.speedD.growth解析：注释 pace of life 意为“生活节奏”；rate 意为“比率，速率”；speed 意为“速度”； growth意为“发育，成长”。2.The girl will not become a nurse because she will faint at the _of blood.（分数：2.00）A.visionB.eyesC.sight D.view解析：注释 at the sight of 意为“看见”；view 意为“眼界，视野”；vi

40、sion 是指人的视力或视野，引申为梦幻景象。3.The government _ regulations that put this old city under protection.（分数：2.00）A.publishedB.issued C.dischargedD.released解析：注释 issue 意为“发布，颁布，发行”；publish 意为“出版，印刷”；discharge 意为“释放出”；release 意为“发布消息”。4.After a whole days heavy work, the old worker returned home, _.（分数：2.00）A.h

41、ungry and felt exhaustingB.hunger and exhaustedC.hungry and exhausted D.hungry and having been exhausted解析：注释 从时态意义上讲，应该用过去分词，表示伴随情况，还应该考虑连词前后的平衡结构表达法问题。5.The last half of the nineteenth century _ the steady improvement in the means of travel.（分数：2.00）A.has witnessedB.was witnessedC.witnessed D.is w

42、itnessed解析：注释 根据主语可判断出时间为过去时。6.Unexpectedly the light _ and we were left in darkness.（分数：2.00）A.burn outB.put outC.turned outD.went out 解析：注释 burn out 意为“烧光，烧完”；put out 意为“熄灭，扑灭”；turn out 意为“关掉，熄灭”；go out 意为“熄灭，停止运行”。7._that Susan hadnt dared to make a sound.（分数：2.00）A.So was he absorbedB.So absorbe

43、d he wasC.So absorbed was he D.So he was absorbed解析：注释 so 为程度副词，置于句首时，句子一般倒装。当 so作为程度副词置于句首时，它所修饰的形容词或分词一般紧跟其后。8.Without computers, we _the tremendous medical advancement in the last few decades.（分数：2.00）A.would not makeB.will not have madeC.could not makeD.couldnt have made 解析：注释 without 作“如果没有”解，表

44、示一种与事实相反的假设，意思上相当于一个 if引导的虚拟条件句。根据题中可看出 without computer是与过去事实相反的假设，因此主句应该用：would(should，could，might)+动词的完成式。9.She _ in the feet on her way home from work.（分数：2.00）A.was hurtingB.is hurtC.hurtsD.got hurt 解析：注释 “get+-ed 分词”构成被动语态，get 通常表示动作的结果而非动作本身。10.To ones boss, an employee should dress neatly, b

45、e _and show interest in the job.（分数：2.00）A.instantB.timelyC.punctual D.quick解析：注释 instant 意为“立刻的，即时的”；timely 意为“及时的”；quick 意为“(做事)迅速的”；punctual 意为“守时的，准时的”。二、BPart Reading (总题数：4，分数：40.00)When we conduct foreign trade, the importance of understanding the language of a country cannot be underestimate

46、d. The successful marketer must achieve export communication which requires a thorough understanding of the language as well as the ability to speak it. Those who deal with advertising should be concerned less with obvious differences between languages and more with the exact meanings expressed.A di

47、ctionary translation is not the same as an idiomatic interpretation, and seldom will the dictionary translation meet the needs. A national producer of soft drinks had the companys brand name impressed in Chinese characters which were phonetically (按照发音 ) accurate. It was discovered later, however, t

48、hat the translations literal meaning was “female horse fattened with wax,“ hardly the image the company sought to describe. So carelessly translated advertising statements not only lose their intended meaning but can suggest something very different including something offensive or ridiculous. Sometimes, what was translated was not an image the companies had in mind for their products. Many people believe that to fully appreciate the hue meaning of a language it is necessary to live with the language for years. Whether or not this is the case, fore