2013年工程硕士（GCT）模拟试题：英语三

1、2013年工程硕士（GCT）模拟试题：英语三 2013年工程硕士（GCT）模拟试题：英语三Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage:?How men first learnt to invent words is unknown; in other words, the origin of language is a mystery. All we really know is that men, unlike animals, somehow invented certain sounds to express thoughts a

2、nd feelings, actions and things, so that they could communicate with each other; and that later they agreed upon certain signs, called letters, which could be combined to represent those sounds, and which could be written down. Those sounds, whether spoken or written in letters, we call words.The po

3、wer of words, then, lies in their associations - the things they bring up before our minds. Words become filled with meaning for us by experience; and the longer we live, the more certain words recall to us the glad and sad events of our past; and the more we read and learn, the more the number of w

4、ords that mean something to us increases.Great writers are those who not only have great thoughts but also express these thoughts in words which appeal powerfully to our minds and emotions. This charming use of words is what we call literary style. Above all, the real poet is a master of words. He c

5、an convey his meaning in words which sing like music, and which by their position and association can move men to tears. We should therefore learn to choose our words carefully and use them accurately, or they will make our speech silly and dull. (240 words)21. The origin of language is _.A. a legen

6、d handed down from the pastB. a matter that is hidden secretlyC. a question difficult to answerD. a problem not yet solved22. One of the reasons why men invented certain sounds to express thoughts and actions was that _.A. they could agree upon certain signsB. they could write them downC. they could

7、 communicate with each otherD. they could combine them23. What is true about the words?A. They are used to express feelings only.B. They can not be written down.C. They are simply sounds.D. They are mysterious.24. In expressing their thoughts, great writers are able _.A. to confuse the readersB. to

8、move men to tearsC. to move our actionsD. to puzzle our feelings25. Which of the following statements about the real poet is NOT true?A. He is no more a master of words than an ordinary person.B. He can convey his ideas in words which sing like music.C. He can move men to tears.D. His style is alway

9、s charming.Questions 26-30 are based on the following weather forecast:Atlanta: Mostly fair. 88-700F.Minneapolis: Mostly cloudy. 68-500F.Boston: Partly cloudy. 78-610F.New Orleans: Mostly fair. 92-730F.Chicago: Thunderstorms likely. 82-670F.Philadelphia: Hazy and warm. 90-680F.Cleveland: Mostly clou

10、dy. 84-680F.Phoenix: Sunny and warm. 99-660F.Dallas: Thunderstorms likely.91-750F.Pittsburgh: Partly cloudy. 81-640F.Denver: Rain likely.53-430F.St. Louis: Thunderstorms likely. 86-700F.Houston: Partly cloudy. 90-780F.San Francisco: Mostly fair. 73-600F.Kansas City: Thunderstorms likely. 73-600F.Sea

11、ttle: Mostly fair. 74-500F.Las Vegas : Sunny and warm. 93-560F.Toronto: Rain likely. 83-680F.Los Angeles: Mostly sunny. 88-600F.Washington: Partly cloudy. 88-720F.Miami: Partly cloudy. 88-790F.26. According to the forecast,A Kansas City will be warmer than Toronto.B Temperatures will be the lowest i

12、n Seattle and Minneapolis.C The weather will be fine in most of the listed cities.D More than half of the listed cities are cloudy or rain likely.27. Among the following four cities，the difference between the afternoon high and the evening low is smallestin .A Kansas City B. Miami C. Atlanta D. Seat

13、tle28. Which of the following cities is closest to Miami in weather conditions?A Boston B. Atlanta C. Washington D. Houston29. The difference between the afternoon high and the evening low is greatest in .A. Seattle B. Los Angeles C. Las Vegas D. Phoenix30. The differences between the afternoon high

14、 and the evening low are the same in .A Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, and St. LouisB Atlanta, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Seattle.C Cleveland, Dallas, St. Louis, and Washington.D Pittsburgh, Miami, Houston, and Boston.Part Three ClozeDirections: There are ten blanks in the following passage. For

15、 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.Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a serious source of discomfort for their fellows. Medical authorities express the

16、ir 31 about the effect of smoking on the health not only 32 those who smoke but also of those who do not. In fact, nonsmokers who must involuntarily inhale the air polluted by the tobacco smoke may 33 more than the smokers themselves.As you are doubtless aware, a considerable number of our students

17、have 34 an effort to 35 the university to ban smoking in the classrooms. I believe they are entirely right in their aim. 36 , I would hope that it is possible to achieve this by 37 on the smokers to use good judgment and show concern for others rather than 38 regulation.Smoking is prohibited by city

18、 laws in theaters and in halls used for showing films as well as in laboratories 39 there may be a fire hazard. Elsewhere, it is up to your good sense.I am therefore asking you to maintain No Smoking in the auditoriums and classrooms. This will prove that you have to keep nonsmokers health and well-being 40 , which is very important to a large number of our students. ( 203 Words)31. A. concernB. troubleC. interestD. displeasure32. A. toB. aboutC. withD. of33. A. endureB. sufferC. undergoD. put up with34. A. joinedB. dir