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工程硕士(GCT)英语模拟93

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 though the center.

1. He applied for Teaching Assistantship to finance his education and was ______ the position for his rich experience in teaching.

A.qualified
B.granted
C.presented
D.supplied

A B C D

[解析] 应注意不同单词的正确搭配和意思。qualify for sth．和supply sb．with sth．/ supply sth．for sb．分别为A和D两个选项的正确搭配。B和C两个选项的区别在于grant的意思为“正式给予”，而present的意思为“拿给”。

2. We were lost at sea, at the ______ of wind and weather.

A.service
B.expense
C.cost
D.mercy

A B C D

[解析] 本题的重点在于区别与at the…of搭配的词组的意思。B和C选项的意思都为“以……为代价”，所以两个选项都不能选。A选项的意思为“受服务于”；D选项的意思为“受……控制/摆布”。

3. The importance of fitness should not be ______ because it is not developed in a day.

A.withdrawn
B.overlooked
C.relaxed
D.stressed

A B C D

[解析] 应该理解全句话的正确意思，特别注意第一个not的作用。在此，not overlooked意思为“不应该被忽视”或者“再强调也不为过”，最符合此句话的确切含义。其他选项不符合此句的意思。

4. I should like to ______ my thanks to you for your kindness.

A.extend
B.intend
C.pretend
D.attend

A B C D

[解析] 本题的考点是“动宾结构搭配”。正确搭配为extend my thanks to…，意思为“向……表达我的谢意”。其他的动词都不能与宾语my thanks to来搭配。

5. Mr. Smith said that he did not want to ______ any further responsibilities.

A.get on
B.look up
C.put up
D.take on

A B C D

[解析] 注意这4个词组的不同意思：get on的意思是“变老；时间晚”；look up的意思是“查找”；put up意思是“穿，戴”；take on=begin to have意思是“承担”。

6. If he had listened to me, be ______ earlier.

A.might arrive
B.had arrived
C.might be arriving
D.might have arrived

A B C D

[解析] 本题的语法考点是虚拟语气。应注意虚拟语气的条件句和主句的时态对应结构。此句的条件句时态是过去完成时态(had listened)，主句应该用助动词过去式+完成式结构(might have arrived)，表示与过去的事实相反的虚拟语气。

7. By the time she is 50 years old, she ______ an inmate of the prison for over half of her life.

A.would have been
B.will be
C.will have been
D.would be

A B C D

[解析] 本题的考点是由介词by所引导的将来时间短语所决定的将来完成时态。当一个句子中出现介词by所引导的将来时间短语时，主句的时态应该用将来完成时态 (will have done)。

8. The girl won't have her lunch before she ______ her homework.

A.will finish
B.finishes
C.had finished
D.finished

A B C D

[解析] 本题的考点是将来时间句的时态。根据英语语法规则，将来时间句和条件句的时态应用一般现在时态(有时用现在完成时态)。其主句用将来时态。

9. A large number of cars ______ parked in front of my house.

A.are
B.is
C.has
D.was

A B C D

[解析] 本题的考点是英语名词，特别是可数名词和不可数名词。此题的关键是要判断主语名词是单数还是复数。时态问题只需看句子的时间短语即可，如果没有时间表述，则只需使用一般现在时态。

10. Whether or not their business will succeed ______ their most concern.

A.have become
B.are
C.has become
D.to become

A B C D

[解析] 本题的考点是判断用句子作为主语应该用何种谓语动词变化形式。根据英语语法，用句子作主语其谓语动词应该用单数第三人称变化形式。本题的A和B选项都是复数谓语动词形式，D选项不是谓语动词形式，只有C选项符合此句的语法要求。此处用完成时态体现一种结果。全句意思为“他们现在最关心的事情是他们的生意能否成功”

Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension
Directions:
In this part there are three passages and one note, each followed by questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, 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.

Questions 11-15 are based on the following passage:
Venus (金星) is known as the earth's "twin" because the two planets are so like each other in size. The diameter of Venus is about 7, 520 miles (12,100 km. ), smaller than that of the earth. No other planet comes closer to the earth than Venus. At its nearest approach it is about 25,000,000 miles (40,2000,000 km. ) away.
As seen from the earth, Venus is the first planet or star that can be seen in the western sky in the evening. At other times, it is the last planet or star that can be seen in the eastern sky in the morning. When Venus is near its brightest point, it can be seen in daylight. Early astronomers called the object that appeared in the evening Hesperus, and Phosphorus in the morning. Later, they realized these two objects were the same planet. They named it Venus in honor of the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

1. Travelling around Venus in a straight way, you would have a long trip of about ______ miles.

A.24,896
B.23,613
C.37,994
D.25,000,000

A B C D

[解析] 本题涉及一个数学常识。知道了金星的直径为“7520英里(第2个句子)”，其周长需要乘以圆周率3.14，可以得出B选项的答案。

2. The word "twin" in the first sentence means ______.

A.a brother or sister of step mother or father
B.either of two children born together of the same mother
C.an adopted child
D.a deserted child

A B C D

[解析] 本词汇题的关键是确认这个单词在文章中出现的地方(第1个句子)，再找到上下文的词义线索“…the two planets are so like each other in size”，两者很相似，符合“双胞胎”的特点。

3. Venus is called the earth's "twin" because ______.

A.it's almost as big as the earth
B.it's the nearest to the earth
C.Venus and the earth are both planets
D.they are of the same shape

A B C D

[解析] 本题的依据句与前面一道题相同，都是文章的首句。其关键信息…the two planets are so like each other in size与A选项意思一致。

4. We can learn from the passage that ______.

A.Venus is always the last to appear in the sky in the evening
B.Venus is sometimes the last to appear in the sky in the morning
C.Venus is sometimes the last to disappear in the eastern sky in the morning
D.Venus is sometimes the last to disappear in the western sky in the morning

A B C D

[解析] 本题的关键是逐项确认选项内容，找出一个与其依据句意思完全一致的选项。在此处，C选项与其依据句(第2段第2个句子：At other times，it is the last planet or star that call be seen in the eastern sky in the morning．)意思一致，所以为正确答案。其他选项找不到与其意思完全一致的依据句，属于错误信息。

5. The best title for the passage might be ______.

A.The Size of Venus
B.Venus and the Earth
C.Venus—the Earth's "Twin"
D.The Nearest Neighbor

A B C D

[解析] 本题为大意题，只需要参考文章的主题句(第1个句子)即可。同时，要特别注意主题句中的主语信息。在此处，C选项的内容是主题句的关键信息(主句内容)，而其他选项内容或者没有出现在主题句中(A和D)，或者与主题不完全一致(B)。

Questions 16-20 are based on the following passage:
It might be supposed that greater efficiency could be achieved if several people worked together to solve a problem than if only one individual works on it.
Although groups often may increase the motivation of their members to deal with problems, there are conflicts arising among members of a group. Problem solving needs the presence of an effective leader who not only provides direction, but also permits the orderly, constructive expression of different opinions; much of the leader's effort may be devoted to resolving differences. Success in problem solving also depends on the distribution of ability within a group.
Although groups may reach a greater number of correct solutions, or may require less time to discover an answer, their efficiency is typically lower than that achieved by skilled individuals working alone.
In brainstorming, a problem is presented to a group of people who then proceed to offer whatever they can think of. Theoretically these unrestricted suggestions increase the probability that at least some better solutions will appear. Nevertheless, studies show that when individuals work alone under similar conditions, performance tends to proceed more efficiently than it does in groups.
Under special circumstances, however, a group may solve problems more effectively than a competent individual does. Group members may contribute different resources to a solutionthat no individual can achieve alone. Sometimes social demands may require group agreement on a single issue, as in making national economic or military policies under the governments. When only one among several solutions is correct, even if a group requires more time, it has a higher probability of identifying the right one than does an individual alone.

1. In a group, problem solving needs ______.

A.the presence of an effective leader
B.the best way to collect resources
C.everyone to work harder
D.more funds

A B C D

[解析] 第2段第2句(Problem solving needs the presence of an effective leader who not only provides direction，but also permits the orderly，constructive expression of different opinions；much of the leader's effort may be devoted to resolving differences．)讲到，需要有能力的领导者。

2. According to the author, it is easier for groups to reach ______.

A.mistakes they want to make
B.the place which they want to go
C.the place where they want to rest
D.a greater number of correct solutions

A B C D

[解析] 第3段前半个句子(Although groups may reach a greater number of correct solutions，…)是本题的答案。

3. The author thinks that unrestricted suggestions can bring about ______.

A.some trouble
B.some better solutions
C.some more time
D.some more effort

A B C D

[解析] 从第4段第2句(Theoretically these unrestricted suggestions increase the probability that at least some better solutions will appear．)中可以找到本题的答案。

4. It can be seen from the passage that a group will be more efficient in ______.

A.discussing directions
B.correcting mistakes
C.dealing with national problems
D.finding a problem

A B C D

[解析] 第5段第2、3句(Group members may contribute different resources to a solution that no individua I can achieve alone．Sometimes social demands may require group agreement on a single issue，as in making national economic or military policies under the governments．)为本题提供了答案。

5. According to the author, which of the following statement is TRUE?

A.A group of people may solve problems more effectively than an individual.
B.The efficiency of a group is worst in the world.
C.A group will not be efficient in dealing with national policies
D.Effective leaders often solve the problems themselves

A B C D

[解析] 根据全文，作者的观点是集体解决问题要比个人更为有效。其他选项内容可以根据常理否定。

Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage:
Do we need laws that prevent us from running risks with our lives? If so, then perhaps laws are needed prohibiting the sale of alcoholic drinks.
We've already tried that. For 13 years, between 1920 and 1933, there were no liquor stores anywhere in the United States. They were shut down--abolished by an amendment(修正案). After January 20, 1920, there was supposed to be no more manufacturing, selling, or transporting of "intoxication liquors." Without any more liquor, people could not drink it. And if they did not drink it, how could they get drunk? There would be no more dangers to the public welfare from drunkenness and alcoholism. It was all very logical. And yet prohibition of liquor, beer, and wine did not work. Why?
Because, law or no law, millions of people still liked to drink alcohol. And they were willing to take risks to get it. They were not about to change their tastes and habits just because of a change in the law. And gangs of liquor smugglers made it easy to buy an illegal drink—or two or three. They smuggled millions of gallons of the illegal beverages (饮料) across the Canadian and Mexican Borders. Drinkers were lucky to know of an illegal bar that served Mexican or Canadian liquor. Crime and drunkenness were both supposed to decline as a result of prohibition. Instead people drank more alcohol than ever—often poisoned alcohol.
On December 5, 1933, they removed prohibition by approving the 21st Amendment to the Constitution.

1. All of the following were reasons for the proposal of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution and the Volstead Act, except that ______.

A.there would be no further danger to the public from alcoholism
B.there would be a rise in the cost of alcoholic beverages
C.Without liquor, people would not drink
D.people would not become drank or create a public nuisance

A B C D

[解析] 文中所述提出修正案的原因涉及了A、C、D 3项，并未谈及B选项内容，显然该选项为干扰项，因此B选项正确。

2. During Prohibition, illegal alcohol was ______.

A.sold openly
B.no longer a temptation
C.a major factor in the passage of the Volstead Act
D.brought across the Mexican and Canadian borders

A B C D

[解析] 细节题。答案出处见第3段第5个句子(They smuggled millions of gallons of the illegal beverages (饮料) across the Canadian and Mexican Borders．)。

3. During Prohibition, people ______.

A.lived in fear of the law
B.were willing to risk arrest for the pleasure of liquor
C.endangered their communities
D.were respectful of the legal sanctions placed on them

A B C D

[解析] 细节题。答案出处在第3段第2句(And they were willing to take risks to get it)。

4. When enacting (颁布)the prohibition laws, government officials assumed that ______.

A.every American would buy alcohol illegally
B.all criminal activities would cease
C.patrols of the Canadian border would halt the sale of alcohol
D.the social threat from drunkenness would decline

A B C D

[解析] 推论题。第2段中自Without至alcoholism的3句话，说明了政府设想通过禁酒以达到D选项所述目的。assume一词含主观设想之意，意思为“以为，认为”。

5. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A.the Congress was wise to repeal Prohibition
B.the Prohibition Era was characterized by a decrease in crime and drunkenness
C.during Prohibition, most Americans stopped drinking
D.laws should be passed to ban the sale of alcoholic beverages

A B C D

[解析] 推论题。第3段最后一句话说明禁酒运动不但没有解决问题，反而使酗酒愈演愈烈。所以还是撤销这一禁令更为明智。

Questions 26-30 are based on the following note:
Important Note:
Application for admission to the Graduate School at this university must be made on forms provided by the Director of Admission. An applicant whose undergraduate work was done at another institution should request that two copies of undergraduate transcripts and degrees be sent directly to the Dean of Graduate School. Both the application and transcripts must be on file at least one month prior to the registration date, and must be accompanied by a nonrefundable ten-dollar check or money order to cover the cost of processing the application.
Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School but were not enrolled during the previous semester should reapply for admission using a special form available in the office of the Graduate School. It is not necessary for students who have previously been denied admission to resubmit transcripts; however, new application forms must accompany all requests for reconsideration. Applications should be submitted at least eight weeks in advance of the session in which the student wishes to enroll.

1. What is the author's main point?

A.How to apply to the Graduate School.
B.How to enroll in an undergraduate university.
C.How to register for graduate coursework.
D.How to make application for graduation.

A B C D

[解析] 本篇文章内容为申请攻读研究生的手续须知。应该特别注意第1段的第1个句子，该句子就是文章内容的主题。其他选项内容没有涉及，属于无关信息。

2. Where would this passage most probably be found?

A.In a university catalog.
B.In a travel folder.
C.In a newspaper.
D.In a textbook.

A B C D

[解析] A选项的意思为“大学手册”，有关学校手续和政策的内容只能出现在此处。其他选项所述渠道一般不会刊登此内容。

3. According to the passage, where would a student secure application forms for admission to the university?

A.From the chairperson of the department.
B.From the Dean of the Graduate School.
C.From the institution where the undergraduate work was done.
D.From the Director of Admissions.

A B C D

[解析] 注意本题的依据句为第1个句子(Application for admission to the Graduate School at this university must be made on forms provided by the Director of Admission．)，其题干的关键信息是从何处取得申请表格，而本依据句的信息非常明确。其他选项属于无关信息。

4. Which of the following documents must be on file thirty days before the registration date?

A.Two copies of recommendations from former professors.
B.A written approval of the Dean of the Graduate School.
C.One set of transcripts and an English proficiency score.
D.Two copies of undergraduate courses and grades, an application form, and an application fee.

A B C D

[解析] 本题的依据句为：Both the application and transcripts must be on file at least one month prior to the registration date，and must be accompanied by a nonrefundable ten-dollar check or money order…。很明确，提前一个月，要收到申请表(application)、成绩单 (transcripts)和报名费(ten-dollar)。其他选项内容没有出现。

5. Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School

A.never need to apply for admission
B.must reapply if they have not been registered at the university during the previous semester
C.must reapply every semester
D.must reapply when they are within ten credit hours of graduation

A B C D

[解析] 本题的依据句为最后一段，关键信息为：Students who have already been admitted to the Graduate School but were not enrolled during the previous semester should reapply for admission…。其他选项内容要么太绝对不符合常理，要么属于每段没有涉及的内容。

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.
A land free from destruction, plus wealth, natural resources, and labor supply—all these were important factors, in helping England to become the center for the Industrial Revolution.
1 they were not enough. Something else was needed to start the industrial process. That "something special" was men— 2 individuals who could invent machines, find new sources of power, and establish business organizations to reshape society.
The men who 3 the machines of the Industrial Revolution came from many backgrounds and many occupations. Many of them were 4 inventors than scientists. A man who is a pure scientist is primarily interested in doing his research 5 . He is not necessarily working so that his findings can be used. An inventor or one interested in applied science is 6 trying to make something that has a concrete idea. He may try to solve a problem by using the theories 7 science or by experimenting through trial and error. Regardless of his method, he is working to obtain a specific result: the construction of a harvesting machine, the burning of a light bulb, or one of 8 other objectives.
Most of the people who developed the machines of the Industrial Revolution were inventors, not trained scientists. A few were both scientists and inventors. Even those who had
9 or no training in science might not have made their inventions if a groundwork had not been laid by scientists years 10 .

A.But
B.And
C.Besides
D.Even

A B C D

[解析] 上文提到使英格兰成为工业革命中心的一些因素，空格后说这些因素还不够，显然这里语义有转折，故选A。

A.generating
B.effective
C.motivation
D.creative

A B C D

[解析] 下文who could invent machines提示这里指的是“具有创造力”的人，故选择D。

A.employed
B.created
C.operated
D.controlled

A B C D

[解析] 空格前面的The men指的是上文提到的creative individuals，因此这里仍然是发明机器。

A.less
B.better
C.more
D.worse

A B C D

[解析] more…than…表示“与其说是……还不如说是……”，符合此处语义，意思为“与其说他们是科学家，还不如说他们是发明家”。

A.happily
B.occasionally
C.reluctantly
D.accurately

A B C D

[解析] 本题的依据句提到的是“纯粹的科学家做研究”，“精确”与此是最相关的，故选D。

A.seldom
B.sometimes
C.usually
D.never

A B C D

[解析] 本句理解成“对实用科学感兴趣的人通常喜欢做具体的东西”比较合理，其他词语义不合。

A.of
B.with
C.to
D.as

A B C D

[解析] 空格前后的theories和science是被修饰与修饰的关系，表示“科学理论”，故应选择A。

A.few
B.those
C.many
D.all

A B C D

[解析] 根据前面举出的一些例子判断，这里表示许多同类事物中的一个。故用 C选项。

A.little
B.much
C.some
D.any

A B C D

[解析] 根据下面的or no training可以判断，这里应该也是表示否定意义的词。

10.

A.ago
B.past
C.ahead
D.before

A B C D

[解析] 本句意思是：若不是科学家们多年前就打下了基础，那些很少或没有受过科学训练的人也许不会进行他们的发明创造。这里需要的意思是“在……之前”，涉及的时间概念是“过去的过去”，因此只能选用D。与ago搭配的一般是从现在开始的一个具体时间段，例如：20 years ago。

Part Ⅳ Dialogue Completion
Directions:
In this part, there are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four 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.

1. School secretary: Good morning. Can I help you?
Student: Yes, I'd like to enroll for the course.
School secretary: ______

A.Thank you very much.
B.Nice to see you here.
C.Certainly. What's your name please?
D.Sorry. Can I see your passport please?

A B C D

[解析] 注意本对话的语境为一个学生想注册上一个培训班，学校的秘书问学生的有关信息。对应学生的话，秘书只能用C选项回答。其他的选项都不符合这个语境。

2. Doctor: ______ ?
Patient: I'm much better. My stomach problem is gone. Now I just feel hungry.

A.Do you have anything to declare, sir
B.Good morning. May I help you
C.How are you feeling today
D.What seems to be the problem

A B C D

[解析] 大夫问病人感觉如何，病人回答说好多了。特别应该注意所问所答的对应性。本题的其他选项不适用于病人的回答。

3. Client: Hello. May I speak to Mr. Turner?
Secretary: ______

A.I'm sorry. He's at a meeting right now.
B.Speaking, please.
C.Hello. Who're you, please?
D.Hello. Thank you for calling.

A B C D

[解析] 此对话的语境是打电话。要注意应答的人是否和打电话的人要找的是同一人。如果是同一人就选B，汉语意思是：我就是，请讲。如果正如本对话一样不是同一人，就要选择 A。C选项的正确说法是：Who's calling，please? D选项是打完电话说再见时可以说的话。

4. Robert: Mary, I'd like you to meet my new neighbor, Tom.
Mary: Hello, Tom. It's nice to meet you.
Tom: ______

A.How is the baby?
B.Hello, Mary! I haven't seen you for ages.
C.Hi, Mary! I've heard so much about you.
D.Hi, Mary! Welcome to China.

A B C D

[解析] 此对话为初次见面打招呼用语。C选项的意思是：久仰!久闻大名，如雷贯耳； A选项的表达过于随便，只有老朋友之间才有可能这么说；B选项也是熟人之间说的话； D选项的问题在于不能判断说话者是否就在中国。

5. Man: Excuse me, madam. Do you mind if I smoke here?
Woman: ______

A.Well, yes, actually—this is a no smoking compartment.
B.Of course not—this is a no smoking compartment.
C.No, I'm sorry.
D.All tight. If you just smoke one cigarette a day?

A B C D

[解析] 应注意对包含mind一词问句的正确应答方式：肯定用no，而否定用yes。这一点与汉语的习惯不一致。此外，特别注意不要选包含前后矛盾说法的迷惑选项，例如本题的 B和C。D选项与上文无逻辑关系。

6. Jane: Do you think he will come to my birthday party?
Tom: ______

A.You can count on it
B.You can depend on it
C.You may think of it
D.You may be sure of it

A B C D

[解析] 针对Jane的话，Tom的回答意思应该是“你可以指望他会来。”A选项与此相符。

7. Pupil: Sorry, Mr. Wang. I'm late. My alarm clock didn't ting.
Teacher: ______

A.It doesn't matter. These things happen
B.Excuse me, sir. I never accept any apologies at all
C.Thank you. You're welcome
D.Never mind. You don't have to be so polite

A B C D

[解析] 对道歉的应答一般为：没关系，这是常有的事。本题的其他选项都不适合这个对话的语境(老师和学生之间的对话)。

8. Colleague A: Cigarette?
Colleague B: No, thank you. I've given up smoking. Haven't had one since last month.
Colleague A: ______

A.Well, you don't mind if I have one, do you?
B.OK. Go ahead and do it.
C.All tight. Take care!
D.Sorry, have another one then.

A B C D

[解析] A选项的意思是：那么，你不介意我抽一支烟吧?这是在他人面前抽烟时一种有礼貌的请求，用在此对话的语境最恰当。其他选项的内容与前面的说法有矛盾或不符合表达习惯。

9. Friend A: Just call me dad! My wife and I had our first baby.
Friend B: ______

A.What a nonsense !
B.Really? Congratulations !
C.Dad, are you OK?
D.Sorry to hear it.

A B C D

[解析] 这是两个朋友之间的对话。第一个人的意思是说：我做爸爸了，我妻子刚生了我们的第一个孩子。对这个好消息的应对只能是：恭贺恭贺!本题的关键是正确理解西方人的习惯说法Just call me dad。

10. Passer-by: ______ ?
Local resident: Yes, there's one near the end of the street. It's behind the church.

A.Hello, sir. Where's the bus station
B.Excuse me. Is there a parking lot anywhere around here
C.Excuse me, sir. How can I find the way to the police station
D.Which building is the Department of Immigration, please

A B C D

[解析] 这是一个问路和指路的对话。所选择的问句必须要对应所给出的回答。根据语法规则，只有B选项才能满足这个条件，is there…对应there is…句型。

Part Ⅰ Vocabulary and Structure

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Part Ⅱ Reading Comprehension

Questions 11-15 are based on the following passage

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Questions 16-20 are based on the following passage

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Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage

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Questions 26-30 are based on the following note:

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Part Ⅲ Cloze

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Part Ⅳ Dialogue Completion

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