2008年GCT考试真题A卷外语运用能力测试(英语)及答案 (50题，每小题2分，满分100分) Part One 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 center. 1.E-commerce has witnessed a_______ growth these years. A.fixed B.stable C.steady D.regular 2.The researchers have come up with numerous explanations to________ _their failures. A.excuse B.justify C.admit D.avoid 3.It was_______ me to interpret the thoughts swimming behind his eyes. A.below B.beyond C.past D.above 4.All__________ was needed was one final push to close the deal. A.that B.what C. there D.which 5. I wouldn’t recommend you go mountain- climbing at this time of year because it is________. A.much too hot B.too much hot C.too much heat D.very much heat 6.He has no alternative but _________to ask his sister for help. A.to go B.go C.going D.goes 7.Rock singers，hip-hop dancers，and hippies all have distinct hair style，_______to their group. A.peculiar B.especial C.special D.particular 8.He was_______ knowing everything about the courses he was to take at the university. A.lost in B.attentive to C.clear of D.keen on 9.I’d rather ________a room that is smaller but more comfortable. A.have B.had C.having D.to have 10.A virus，often too small to be seen except with a powerful microscope，__________ diseases. A.Cause B.is caused C.causes D.is causing Part Two Reading Comprehension Directions： In this part there are three passages and one advertisement, each followed by five 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： As our van pulled up to the ranch(牧场) to start a three-month program for troubled boys，WG 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 touched 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 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 him 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.I’m proud to say that each summer I’m 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 believe in themselves. 11.The author’s first impression of Bill was probably his__________. A.seriousness B.friendliness C. authority D.generosity 12. The author implies what the troubled boys needed most was_________. A.strict guidance in proper behavior B.challenging demand in hard work C.sympathy and tolerance from adults D.understanding and trust from others 13.By“Four years later, I took him up on that offer”(Para 4)，the author means that____________. A.he admired Bill for that offer B.he offered Bill help in return C.he accepted Bill’s offer D.he remembered Bill’s offer 14.The author's pride comes from the fact that_________. A.he has become the owner of the ranch B.he has earned complete trust from Bill C.he has found a way to support himself D.he has been able to offer help to others 15.Through his own experience，the author tries to tell us something important in A.interpersonal relationship B.off-campus education C.career selection D.self-discipline Questions 16-20 are based On the following passage： Do 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.Her 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 transplants.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 ADS 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 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 doesn’t mean you are greedy or dissatisfied.It is a11 part of gaining new experiences and dimensions in life.It finally makes you a more interesting and useful person in society. 16. The author uses Jane Fonda as an example to show that________. A. women can be successful as well B. beautiful actresses are likely to be successful C. successful people are not satisfied with their achievements D. real successful people need to stand out in more than one field 17.The motivation for people’s desire to Succeed is_________. A. praise from others B. material wealth C. a sense of importance D. a sense of achievement 18. The word“dimensions”in the last paragraph possibly means_________. A. directions B. aspects C. lessons D. ambitions 19.What is the author’s attitude towards people’s desire for success? A.Approving. B.Disapproving. C.Unclear. D.Critical. 20. What might be a proper title for this passage? A.Success Is No Destination B.Success Comes the Hard Way C.A Small Success Also Counts D. Everyone Can Be Successful Questions 21-25 are based on the following passage： 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 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 Association，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 city’s 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 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 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)，experiments show.Two decades of research indicate that women who work night shifts have unusually high rates of breast cancer. 21.The word “drawbacks”in the first paragraph probably means__________ A.benefits B.interests C. effects D.problems 22.The International Dark-Sky Association is an organization that________. A.strongly opposes outdoor lighting service B.has lost some money in energy trade C. has profited from the lighting business D.makes efforts to reduce light pollution 23.On March 29 this year，people in many cities around the world______. A.turned out some lights for an hour B.organized an event to have some fun C.held a demonstration called“Earth Hour” D.joined together to compete with Australians 24. Scientists counted the number of stars___________. A.to illustrate the impact of light pollution B.to compare air quality in different areas C.to see how the sky has changed with time D.to arouse public interest in space 25.People who work at night_____________. A.lose the chance to gaze stars B.have a higher risk of health problem C.have less exposure to white light D.are to blame for light pollution Questions 26-30 are based on the following advertisement： Male advertisersFemale advertisers 1MALE，aged 25， WLTM female，n/s，20-30 for friendship.Possible romance.I like pubs，clubs，staying in，as well as going out.I live in the Windsor area amt t get on well with kidsAFEMALE，26，prof , fairly slim， WLTM a slim male，26-33，for friendship and possible romance. 2IF you are not separated or emotionally un stable but are a widow over 55 & looking for partner with view to long-term & meaningful relationship，then this 67 year old widower could be the one for you.BACTIVE lady，living in Maidstone area. early 60s WLTM females or males for friendship and to share interests，mostly travel. 3II，I’m Andy,32yo and divorced.A happy-go-lucky person looking for a lady between 25 and 40.Single patents welcome as I love children and a home life.CARE you the romantic，friendly， articulate male with varied interests and a GSOH that this woman is looking for? If so and you’re 40ish-50ish but feeling 30ish then we will have a lot in common 4MALE，50s，caring ,& sincere，with a GSOH，seeks an affectionate lady for friendship，possible romance.DLADY,4S，fairly slim，seeks a kind， generous，Warm-hearted man，about same age，for friendship and outings 5I am an energetic man of 63, but Don’t look it.I have a good head of hair.I like country and western music and historical places，walking， a pint now and again. I’m still working part-time，but I don’t 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.I enjoy pubs and clubs and I like nights in or out and I like children.I AM 5’5’’with red hair. 26.None of the advertisers mentions his or her_______. A. height B.weight C.hair color D.personality 27.In the ads all of the advertisers mention their_________. A.age B.hobbies C.residence D.kids 28.What does “GSOH”possibly mean? A.Gentle，sensible，obedient and honest. B.Generous，sincere，open and handsome. C.Good sense of humor, D.Great Source of honor. 29.A possible match for Female D is________. A.Male 2 B.Male 3 C.Male 4 D.Male 5 30.What might be the name of this advertising section? A.Help Wanted B.Public Info C.Family Ad D.Meeting Place Part Three 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. It is wise to remember that you do not have to buy anything from any salesperson. You ought to buy only those things you really need or want and can 31 Try not to let your personal feelings about the salesperson 32 you to make a purchase. Remember that you are entitled to ask a salesperson any question you wish 33 the product or service，and you are entitled to get a clear，complete 34.You call tell the salesperson you want to think about the matter for a few days， 35 that you. want to talk to other people who have purchased the product or service.You can walk 36 from a salesperson without a polite end to the conversation. If a salesperson telephones you，you do not have to listen to the person’s entire“lecture”or respond to it in a friendly way. You can simply interrupt the person and state that you are not interested in the product or service。You can simply 37 the telephone without saying anything. There are，of course，many salespeople who are genuinely interested in assisting you and in 38.you reasonable products and prices.If you are in 39 about the wisdom of a particular purchase，you might want to 40 another person who has had experience with the product or the service that interests you. If you receive unwanted goods in the mail，you are not obligated to pay for it. 31.A.afford B.find C.possess D. gain 32.A.promote B.stop C.affect D.influence 33.A. to B.about C.for D. with 34.A. letter B. answer C.message D.assurance 35.A.SO B. now C.or D. but 36.A.away B.round C.out D. down 37.A.Cut up B. hold up C.pull up D.hang up 38.A.giving B.providing C.offering D.making 39.A.doubt B.place C.favor D.charge 40.A.consult with B.concern about C.infer from. D.go after Part Four.Dialogue Completion Directions： In this part, them aye ten short in, complete 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. 41.Speaker A：I take no interest in fishing. Speaker B：________ A.I do too. B.Neither do I. C.Aren’t you? D.So am I. 42. Student A：Would you like to go with me for a movie tonight? Student B：If I can finish my homework. Student A：____________ A.Why bother? B.Oh，come on. C.Then what? D.Thanks a lot. 43. Interviewer：Mr.Wang，I’m very much impressed.There’s no need for further questions. Wang:____________. A.Thank you for your time B.Really? That’s great C.Sorry，I didn’t mean to bother you D.It’s my pleasure 44. Man：I’ve been going to the gym for half a year now. Woman：___________You look really fit and healthy. A.That’s right! B. I can tell. C.No way. D.Poor you. 45. Tom：Thank you.Don’t trouble yourself.I’m not thirsty at all. Henry：_________you wouldn’t like a cold beer，or a coke? A.Can you tell B.Are you sure C.Do you think D. Do you mean 46. Student A：Well，it is time for boarding. Student B:________ A.Nice to meet you. B.Have a nice day. C.I hope you will soon feel better. D. I wish you a pleasant journey。 47. Bob：Yes.Here you are，20 dollars. Cashier：Thanks._______.Next one，please. A.That’s all B.Wait a minute C. It’s a good deal D.Here’s your change 48. Teacher：Don’t tell me you’ve got a flat tyre again.I wasn’t born yesterday. Student：_____________ A.Alright，I won’t say it. B.Sorry，I won’t be late next time. C. You’re right.I’m just joking. D.Ok，you’ve made your point. 49. Woman：I’m new in town. Can you tell me how to get to the subway? Man：Turn left around the comer and then walk one block up.___________. A.Just do that B.Try that way C.You can’t miss it D. Sure thing，miss 50. Speaker A: Oh，I am feeling dizzy now.You know I have just enjoyed much beer. Speaker B: Really ? Don’t you know it is a very important party?________! A.Behave yourself B.Cheer up C. Mind your Own business D.Watch your back 英语答案： 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.A 5.A 6.A 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.C 11.B 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.B 16.C 17.D 18.B 19.A 20.A 21.D 22.D 23.A 24.A 25.B 26.B 27.A 28.C 29.C 30.D 31.A 32.A 33.B 34.B 35.C 36.A 37.D 38.C 39.A 40.A 41.B 42.A 43.A 44.B 45.B 46.D 47.D 48.B 49.C 50.B 2008年GCT考试真题A卷外语运用能力测试(英语)及答案的延伸阅读——细数GCT考试成功具备的五大要素 GCT辅导专家认为一个成功的考研学习者要具备下面五个要素：一是自信心，二是决心，三是毅力，四是自我管理，五是自我约束力。 自信心如何树立自信心有许多方法，GCT辅导专家在这里强调的是不能伤害了自己的自信心。一定不要过高要求自己，不能看到别人学得好，就觉得自己不行。要看到自己这一年下来准备中一点一滴的进步，要想到的是积沙成塔，积流成河，而不是一步登天。 决心我们往往是多次下决心而从不付诸行动。所以，大家在下决心的时候要把决心变成具体的学习计划。如制订考研月、周、甚至天计划，通过这些计划把决心变成行动。 毅力毅力就是说不能三天打鱼两天晒网。这是考研学习的大忌。我们今天学到的新东西，都是贮藏在我们大脑的临时记忆里。临时记忆的东西有的只能保留几秒种，最长的难以超过三天。假如你对贮存在临时记忆里的东西不进行再利用(recycling)，把它们从临时记忆贮存到长期记忆中，大脑就会把它们自动清除掉(因为大脑要保护它自己，不能把所有的临时信息都存着)。所以，一定要有反复学习的毅力。这里说的反复学，不是说去机械的重复原来学的东西，而是创造性的使用学过的东西。考试就是要把我们所学的原理运用到具体的做题当中。 自我管理考研的大军中有应届生、往届生，还有许多人是在职考研，大家有学习上的责任，有工作上的压力，有家庭上的责任和期望，有亲朋好友的人际关系上的责任等等。这些责任如果处理不好，都将跟你们的学习发生冲突。所以，这样看来自我管理的能力显得特别重要。大家一定要合理处理个中关系，争取将自我管理到最佳状态，这样才能辅助你考研复习的顺利进行。 自我约束的能力考研过程枯燥、单调，每天就是对着那几本书、那几本资料和那几张一同考研的面孔和申请，难免你会厌倦、感觉疲惫，外面诱惑种种，可一定要有自我约束的能力。不然，一切努力很有可能瞬间化作白费。 而在职考研的都是成年人，享有很高的自由度。在学习上你们没有上课时间的约束和老师的约束，这既可以变成有利条件也可以变成不利的隐患。关键在你有没有自我约束力。假如你是足球迷，你能抗拒住足球赛的诱惑而去背单词，你就有了自我的约束力。 |
