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GCT工程硕士（英语）历年真题试卷汇编10
(总分：50.00，做题时间：90分钟)
一、Reading Comprehensio(总题数：5，分数：50.00)
1.Part II Reading ComprehensionDirections: In this part there are four passages, 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.（分数：10.00）
__________________________________________________________________________________________ In the past, degrees were very unusual in my family. I remember the day my uncle graduated. We had a huge party, and for many years my mother called him \genius\and listened to his opinion. Today in comparison, five of my brothers and sisters have degrees, and two are studying for their masters\However, some people think that this increased access to education is devaluing degrees. People have several arguments against the need for degrees. They say that having so many graduates devalues a degree. People lose respect for the degree holder. It is also claimed that education has become a rat race. Graduates have to compete for jobs even after years of studying. Another point is that studying for such a long time leads to learners becoming inflexible. They know a lot about one narrow subject, but are unable to apply their skills. Employers prefer more flexible and adaptable workers. However, I feel strongly that this move to having more qualifications is a positive development. In the past education was only for the rich; and powerful. Now it is available to everyone, and this will have many advantages for the country and the individual. First of all, it is impossible to be overeducated. The more people are educated, the better the world will be, because people will be able to discuss and exchange ideas. A further point is that people with degrees have many more opportunities. They can take a wider variety of jobs and do what they enjoy doing, instead of being forced to take a job they dislike. Finally, a highly educated workforce is good for the economy of the country. It attracts foreign investment. In conclusion, although there are undoubtedly some problems with increased levels of education, I feel strongly that the country can only progress if all its people are educated to the maximum of their ability.（分数：10.00）
(1).What can we learn about the author\（分数：2.00） A.They used to disregard education. B.They are overeducated now.
C.Few members were allowed to go to school in the past. D.There are now more educated members than in the past.
(2).The word \（分数：2.00） A.education B.workforce C.economy D.country
(3).The author believes that education______.（分数：2.00） A.reduces the value of degrees B.makes people inflexible C.brings more job opportunities D.increases job competition
(4).What is the author\（分数：2.00） A.To argue about a disputed issue. B.To explain a complicated idea. C.To describe a social phenomenon.
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D.To demonstrate a research result.
(5).Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?（分数：2.00） A.Degree No Longer Matters B.Education Is Still Valuable C.Graduation and Jobs D.Problems with Education
Ernest Hemingway wrote a short story called \a Spanish father who wants to reconcile(和解)with his son who has run away to Madrid. In order to locate the boy he takes out this ad in the newspaper: \on Tuesday. All is forgiven. Love, Papa. \goes to the square he finds 800 young men named Paco waiting for their fathers. What drew them to the hotel? As Hemingway tells it, it was the words \The father did not say, \such.\—un-attaching the strings. The origin of the expression \strings attached\may go back to ancient times when documents were written on parchment(羊皮卷)that were rolled up and secured with a string. The Babylonian Talmud(犹太法典)tells of a man who gives his wife a bill of divorce on such a parchment, but holds onto the string so that he can snatch it back, should he choose to do so. The divorce, therefore, is not considered valid since he will not give it freely. Similarly, love, forgiveness or friendship that is given with strings attached are not valid, since they can be snatched back at any time.（分数：10.00）
(1).The father\（分数：2.00） A.touched the hearts of many sons B.was a means to persuade the son C.made the son apologize to him D.solved the problem with his son
(2).By saying \（分数：2.00） A.win his son\ B.reconsider his son\ C.leave his son alone
D.forget about the unpleasant past
(3).The expression \（分数：2.00） A.without treatment
B.without conflict of interest C.without explanations D.without conditions
(4).It can be learned from the last paragraph that______.（分数：2.00） A.the man wanted to give his wife freedom B.the man gave his wife a restricted divorce C.the wife did not want to divorce her husband D.the wife refused to give her husband a free divorce
(5).It can be concluded from the passage that______.（分数：2.00） A.successful marriage requires complete freedom B.family members should learn to forgive each other C.true love should be unconditional D.human emotions should not be restricted
In a global survey released in 2012, half the responders admitted to buying things they really did not need. Two thirds are worried that consumers are buying too much. Such concerns may be justified. Many consumers have become trapped in debt. Researchers say that instead of making
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us more satisfied, high levels of consumption may lead to greater stress and unhappiness! As consumers, we are subjected to a great amount of marketing. What is the goal of marketers? To turn wants into needs. Marketers know that consumer behavior is driven largely by emotion. So advertisements and the shopping experience itself are designed for maximum emotional appeal. When you ask a consumer: Why do you buy so much? He or she may answer; I want to improve my quality of life. It is natural that people want a better life. Advertisers bombard us with messages that all of our desires—better health, security, relief from stress, and closer relationships—can be achieved by making the right purchases. But actually, as our number of possessions increases, our quality of life can actually decrease. Additional time and money are needed to care for more material things. Stress levels rise because of pressure from debt, and there is less time for family and friends. So you should protect yourself from becoming a victim of clever marketers. You should put emotion aside, and compare marketing promises with reality.（分数：10.00） (1).The first paragraph tells us that______.（分数：2.00） A.half the things people buy are not needed B.most consumers are trapped in debt C.excessive buying is common D.consumption brings satisfaction
(2).According to the author, the goal of marketers is to______.（分数：2.00） A.turn the consumers\ B.carefully study the consumers\ C.make sure the consumers\ D.make more money by cheating
(3).Many consumers are buying too much, because______.（分数：2.00） A.they don\ B.they want to stay in fashion C.they enjoy the shopping experiences D.they tend to be attracted by ads
(4).The word \（分数：2.00） A.break B.attack C.convince D.supervise
(5).The purpose of the author in writing this article is to______.（分数：2.00） A.reveal marketing tricks
B.explain the working theory of ads C.advise people against over-spending D.analyze consumer behavior
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(1).Which marital status shows the least difference between males and females?（分数：2.00） A.Divorced. B.Widowed. C.Married. D.Single.
(2).Which of the following had the highest marriage rate?（分数：2.00） A.Males in 1991. B.Females in 1991. C.Males in 2011. D.Females in 2011.
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(3).The percentage of females out of marriage in 2011 was______.（分数：2.00） A.26 B.34 C.35 D.48
(4).Which group showed the greatest change over the 20 years?（分数：2.00） A.Single men. B.Single women. C.Married men. D.Married women.
(5).What characteristic can be found from the table?（分数：2.00） A.Most people chose to get married in both years.
B.Unmarried population increased obviously in both sexes. C.More females than males got divorced in both years. D.More males stayed single in 1991 than in 2011.
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