[考研类试卷]GCT工程硕士（英语）模拟试卷56及答案与解析.doc

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1、GCT工程硕士（英语）模拟试卷 56及答案与解析 一、 Part I Vocabulary and Structure Directions: There are ten incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the

2、 center. 1 Manufacturing companies spend millions of pounds trying to convince customers that their products are _ to those of others. （ A） better （ B） best （ C） super （ D） superior 2 The three boys were given work according to their _ abilities. （ A） respectful （ B） respectable （ C） respective （ D）

3、 responsible 3 My parents want me to be the best at anything, but I dont have such high _. （ A） instructions （ B） restrictions （ C） suspicions （ D） ambitions 4 He was _admission of the restaurant for not wearing a tie. （ A） denied （ B） granted （ C） acquired （ D） appealed 5 It is _ for her to wear a

4、formal suit at the homely little party. （ A） out of order （ B） out of question （ C） out of place （ D） out of practice 6 The electric shaver needs _ before it can be used. （ A） repairing （ B） to repair （ C） being repaired （ D） to be repairing 7 My grandmother _rural life. （ A） has used to （ B） used t

5、o （ C） is used to （ D） uses to 8 So little _ about physics that the lecture was completely beyond me. （ A） I knew （ B） did I know （ C） I had known （ D） had I known 9 John is the only one of the students who _ to France. （ A） has been （ B） have been （ C） had been （ D） has being 10 It is _ he is deter

6、mined. （ A） buying a new car that （ B） to buy a new car that （ C） to buy a new car what （ D） buying a new car which 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension Directions: In this part there are four passages, each followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices ma

7、rked A, B, C, and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 11 The next decade could see commuters speeding to work at about 300 miles per hour aboard magnetic levitation vehicles, according to a report by Argonne National Laboratories. Bu

8、t before “maglev“ vehicles can become commercial successes, the report says, people need to stop thinking of them as high-speed trains. Instead, consider them low-flying aircraft. Argonne contends that maglev vehicles will be best suited to replace commuter aircraft. Plane flights under 600 miles ar

9、e the least energy-efficient, and maglev “planes“ should cut these fuel needs by up to 75 percent. Reportedly, the money saved by a 2,000-mile maglev network linking major cities world more than pay for its construction in 20 years. The quiet purr of levitating crafts would also be a balm for neighb

10、orhoods tormented by the roar of conventional takeoffs and landings. The technology behind magnetic levitation is already well understood, the report notes. The West Germans and the Japanese already well understood, the report notes. The West Germans and the Japanese have several full-scale working

11、models. Meanwhile, research in the United States has lapsed. 11 What is the best title for this passage? （ A） The Future of Transportation （ B） Argonne Develops Maglev Train （ C） The Disadvantages of Commuting by Airplane （ D） Commuting in the Future 12 According to the passage, when could people st

12、art using a maglev commercially? （ A） In 5 years. （ B） In 10 years. （ C） In 20 years. （ D） In more than 20 years. 13 Why could maglev trains replace short-fight commuter aircraft? （ A） Maglev trains are faster. （ B） Maglev trains are cheaper. （ C） Maglev trains are more fuel-efficient. （ D） Maglev t

13、rains are safer. 14 Argonne believes that people should regard maglev transportation as _. （ A） safe, efficient high-speed trains （ B） the most exciting form of transportation for the future （ C） a kind of aircraft （ D） the most economical form of transportation 15 Which countries have probably spen

14、t the most money on maglev research? （ A） France and West Germany. （ B） Japan and West Germany. （ C） the United States and Japan. （ D） West Germany and the United States. 16 Perhaps the most familiar plant movement belongs to one species of mimosa called the sensitive plant. Within seconds, it can l

15、ower its leaves and make its tiny leaflets close up like folding chairs. This movement is thought to be initiated by electrical impulses remarkably similar to nerve signals in animals. But without the animals sophisticated motion machinery, the mimosa has had to be creative in devising a way to move

16、. For motion, the plant depends on tiny, bulb-shaped organs located at the base of each leaf stalk and leaflet. Called pulvini, these organs hold the plant parts in place. When the mimosa is stimulated say, by a crawling insect or a sudden change in temperature an electrical impulse sweeps through t

17、he plant. This causes potassium and then water to be shifted from certain cells in the pulvini to others, quickly turning one side of the organs flaccid. Because the pulvini can no longer support the leaves and leaflets, this shift results in a corresponding change in their position. 16 The passage

18、is mainly concerned with the _. （ A） geographical distribution of plant and animal species （ B） location and purpose of the pulvini （ C） appearance of the mimosa （ D） process that causes movement in the mimosa 17 The author mentions folding chairs in the first paragraph in order to _. （ A） settle a

19、dispute （ B） evaluate a claim （ C） provide an illustration （ D） point out a difference 18 It can be inferred from the passage that the mimosa is called the sensitive plant because it _. （ A） reacts to outside stimulation （ B） has smaller leaves than most other plants （ C） depends on organs called pu

20、lvini （ D） contains potassium and water 19 According to the passage, the sensitive plants leaves move quickly when parts of the pulvini _. （ A） drop off （ B） become limp （ C） revolve （ D） twitch 20 According to the passage, what causes potassium and water in the mimosa to shift from some cells to ot

21、hers? （ A） Signals from the pulvini. （ B） Movements of the leaf stalks. （ C） Electrical impulses. （ D） Nerve signals. 21 Amy Johnson was a pioneer airwoman in Britain. She was born on July 1, 1903, in Yorkshire and lived there until 1923 when she went to Sheffield University to study for a B.A. Afte

22、r graduation she took a job as a secretary to a London lawyer. At the same time she became interested in aviation, and to succeed in some project which would prove to the world that women could be as competent as men in a male-dominated field in those days. Early in 1930, she chose her objective: to

23、 fly solo to Australia and to break the previous record of 16 days. Her parents and some of her friends lent her money to buy a used airplane. Amy set off on May 5, 1930. Her route took her over Vienna and Baghdad. She was caught in a sandstorm and had to make an emergency landing in the desert. Six

24、 days later she landed in India. After experiencing much hardship, she finally reached Australia on May 24, completing a flight of 11,000 miles. She was the first woman to fly alone to Australia. In later years, she set several other records in flight history. 21 When did Amy Johnson become interest

25、ed in flying? （ A） In 1923. （ B） In 1930. （ C） After she received a B.A. （ D） After graduation from Yorkshire University. 22 How long did it take her to fly to Australia? （ A） 17 days. （ B） 18 days. （ C） 19 days. （ D） 20 days. 23 How was her flight to Australia? （ A） Dangerous. （ B） Difficult. （ C）

26、Unpleasant. （ D） Pleasant. 24 What is the passage mainly about? （ A） Amy Johnsons life story as a female flyer. （ B） Amy Johnsons great contribution to aviation. （ C） Amy Johnsons determination to be a pilot. （ D） Amy Johnsons flight to Australia. 25 What can be concluded from the passage? （ A） Amy

27、Johnson was the first pilot to fly to Australia all by herself. （ B） Amy Johnsons parents were rich and generous. （ C） Amy Johnson was the first woman who owned an airplane. （ D） Amy Johnsons dream came true. 26 Help Wanted Ad Outstanding opportunity with local real estate corporation. Requires stro

28、ng background in real estate, financing. Some legal training helpful. Prefer candidate with M.A. and two or more years of successful real estate experience. Brokers license required. Salary range $50,000 $80,000 yearly in accordance with education and experience. Begin immediately. Interviews will b

29、e conducted Tuesday and Thursday, June 10 and 12. Call for an appointment 243-11522, or send a letter of application and resume to: Personnel Department Executive Real Estate Corporation 500 Capital Avenue Lawrence, Kansas 67884 26 The real estate corporation is looking for _. （ A） a customer who wa

30、nts to buy a house （ B） an experienced employee in real estate （ C） a teacher who can teach financing and real estate （ D） a personnel manager 27 The person who is interested in the position should _. （ A） make an appointment by telephone （ B） come directly to the office （ C） come and pass the test

31、（ D） have an interview directly with the personnel manager 28 Which of the following do they not prefer? （ A） M.A. degree. （ B） Legal training. （ C） Real estate experience. （ D） Teaching experience. 29 The salary range indicates that _. （ A） everyone can earn a beginning salary of over $50,000 （ B）

32、some applicants would earn less than $50,000 （ C） candidates with M.A. would earn more than $80,000 （ D） the salary depends on the amount of education and experience the applicant has 30 This passage would most probably be found in _. （ A） a college catalog （ B） a textbook （ C） a big dictionary （ D）

33、 classified section of a newspaper 三、 Part III Cloze Directions: There are ten blanks in the following passage. For each numbered blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the best one and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 31 Most children w

34、ith healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food【 B1】 it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an attractively served meal will often improve a childs appetite. Never ask a child【 B2】 he likes or dislike

35、s a food and never discuss likes and dislikes in front of him or allow【 B3】 else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables, in the childs hearing he is【 B4】 to copy this procedure; Take it【 B5】 granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healt

36、hful should be omitted from the meal because of a supposed dislike. At meal times it is a good【 B6】 to give a child a small portion and let him come back for a second helping rather than give him as【 B7】 as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child【 B8】 meal times, but let h

37、im get on with his food; and do not【 B9】 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【 B10】 circumstances must a child be coaxed(哄骗 ) or forced to eat. 31 【 B1】 （ A） if （ B） until （ C） that （ D） unless 32 【 B2】 （ A）

38、 whether （ B） what （ C） that （ D） which 33 【 B3】 （ A） everybody （ B） anybody （ C） somebody （ D） nobody 34 【 B4】 （ A） willing （ B） possible （ C） obliged （ D） likely 35 【 B5】 （ A） with （ B） as （ C） over （ D） for 36 【 B6】 （ A） point （ B） custom （ C） idea （ D） plan 37 【 B7】 （ A） much （ B） little （ C） fe

39、w （ D） many 38 【 B8】 （ A） on （ B） over （ C） by （ D） during 39 【 B9】 （ A） agree （ B） allow （ C） force （ D） persuade 40 【 B10】 （ A） some （ B） any （ C） such （ D） no 四、 Part IV Dialogue Completion Directions: In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by f

40、our choices marked A, B, C, and D. Choose the one that most appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with a single line through the center. 41 Michael: Hi, mom. Id like you to meet my girlfriend, Susan Lee. Susan, this is my

41、 mother. Susan: How do you do, Mrs. Miller. Mother: How do you do, Susan. Im glad you can join us. _. （ A） Take it easy （ B） Please feel natural （ C） Make yourself at home （ D） Feel all right here 42 Kellie: You havent been around much lately, have you? Marie: _. Kellie: Oh? Where were you? Marie: P

42、alm Springs. Ive got a cousin there. （ A） Yes, I have been here all the time （ B） Yes, Ive been away on vacation. （ C） No, I have been here all the time. （ D） No, Ive been away on vacation. 43 Mary (after work): Shall I punch out for you, Juliet? Im leaving now. Juliet: _. Ive to work overtime. （ A）

43、 Yes, thanks （ B） No, not necessary （ C） No, thanks （ D） I dont care 44 Alice: Ted asked me to go to the beach this weekend. Whats your plan? Laura: Ive to work overtime. Sometimes I envy you a lot. Ted is a good guy. Alice: _. You just havent met the right person. And I think you work too much. You

44、 should learn how to entertain yourself and enjoy your life. （ A） Come on （ B） OK （ C） Well done （ D） By the way 45 Nurse: Do you have any designated doctor? Patient: Yes, Dr. Hurt, Cliff Hurt. Nurse: Here is your registration card. Dr. Hurt is at clinic No. 6. _. （ A） You may stay here and wait for

45、 your right （ B） You can sit over there and wait for your turn （ C） You may stand in line here and wait for your arrangement （ D） You may sit here and wait for your order 46 Stephen: I want to send this package parcel post, registered.Clerk: _? Stephen: Yes, please, for sixty dollars. （ A） Do you wa

46、nt it guaranteed （ B） Do you want it insured （ C） Do you want it preserved （ D） Do you want it ensured 47 Roger: Hi, Frank.Frank: Hi, Roger. The party is really nice, isnt it? Roger: _. Lots of food and drinks! （ A） It is real （ B） It sure is （ C） It is certain （ D） It must be 48 George: _? Ann: Wel

47、l, its a great dance all right, but Ive been to quite a few parties lately and fed up with them. （ A） Dont you play happily （ B） Dont you stay here pleasantly （ C） Arent you fond of yourself （ D） Arent you enjoying yourself 49 Bill: Here, Cindy! Id like you to meet my best partner, Daniel (To Daniel

48、) This is Cindy, my girlfriend. Cindy: Hi, Daniel. _ Daniel: Mostly good things I hope. （ A） How do you do? （ B） You look handsome. （ C） Bill tells me youre a good guy. （ D） Bill talks about you a lot. 50 Jack: Id like a haircut, please. Barber: Would you care for a shave and a shampoo as well? Jack

49、: _. A haircut will be just fine. （ A） Yes, please （ B） No, thanks （ C） Its very kind of you （ D） Im glad you can think of it GCT工程硕士（英语）模拟试卷 56答案与解析 一、 Part I Vocabulary and Structure Directions: There are ten incomplete sentences in this part. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that best completes the sentence. Mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEE