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1、2021年GCT考试英语真题及答案2003年GCT考试英语真题及答案外语运用能力测试题英语运用能力测试题(50题，每题2分，满分100分，考试时间45分钟)Part One Vocabulary and StructureDirections:In this part there are ten incomplete sentences, each with four suggested answers. Choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark you answer on the Answer Sheet b drawing
2、 with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.1. The news currency will get into _ soon.A. circuitB. circulationC. circularD. circle2. Shortage of capital is the main factor that _ economic development.A. holds outB. holds on toC. holds backD. holds on3. The captain of t
3、he ship _ the passengers that there was no danger.A. assuredB. ensuredC. securedD. insured4. Many old people in the cities find themselves unable to get used to the rapid _ of city life.A. rateB. speedC. stepD. pace5.The first Olympiad is said to have consisted _ of a 200-yard foot race nearthe smal
4、l city of Olympia.A. nearlyB. completelyC. merelyD. identically6. The issue _ at the conference is very important and it will create a sensation nationwide.A. discussedB. being discussedC. is being discussedD. has been discussed7. The extensive survey suggested that their assumptions _ totally wrong
5、.A. wereB. beC. wasD. would be8. Undoubtedly, _ wins the election is going to have a tough job getting theeconomy back on its feet.A. anyoneB. whoC. whoeverD. everyone9. If they had sent a check to the telephone company last week, their telephone_ out of service at this moment.A. will not beB. will
6、not have beenC. would not beD. would not have been10. Millions of Americans flock to their drugstores to buy vitamins and minerals,that these pills can help prevent serious illnesses.A. convincingB. convincedC. to convinceD. to be convincedPart Two Reading ComprehensionDirections:In this part there
7、passages and one weather forecast followed by questions or unfinished statements each with four suggested answers choose the one that you think is the best answer. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the brackets.Questions11-15
8、are based on the following passage:Elephants who pant arent new . Paintings by Ruby , an Asian elephant who lived at the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona, sold for up to 5,000 in the late 1980s, said Dick George, a consultant with the zoo.“Ruby was about seven months old when the first came to the zoo,”said G
9、eorge. “She lived with a goat and some chickens, but she didnt have an elephant companion for a number of years. She spent a lot of time drawing in the dirt with a stick to make her days more stimulating. Her keeper bought her some art supplies.”George said ,”Ruby was excited about painting right fr
10、om the beginning.”The elephants at the art academies in southeast Asia are taught to hold a paintbrush with the tip their trunks .Initially, the keeper guides the elephants trunk over the canvas (画布)and offers rewards for good performance.“It only takes a few hours to a day to teach them,” said Mia
11、Fineman , an art historian whose book When Elephants Paint is an illustrated history of the Asian Elephant Art and Conservation Project.11.Ruby was an Asian elephant .A.who was sold for a price as high as 5,000B.who was famous for being the first painting elephantC.whose paintings sold for as high a
12、s 5,000D.who started painting in the late 1980s12.Why did Ruby start painting according to Dick George?A.Because she was seven years old.B.Because she was the first to come to the zoo.C.Because she learned a lot from the goat and the chickens.12.How did Ruby paint at the very beginning?A.She used a
13、stick to draw in the dirt.B.She spent much time in the dirt.C.She stimulated herself every day.D.She painted with her keepers art supplies.14.To encourage the elephants to paint well, the keeper .A.bought them a lot of art suppliesB.made them excited at the beginningC.taught them to hold a paintbrus
14、h with their trunksD.reinforced the desired behaviors with rewards15.when Elephants Paint is a bookA.on the history of artsB.about the painting elephants in AsiaC.explaining how to teach elephants to paintD.chiefly theorizing about elephant artQuestions 16-20 are based on the following passage:While
15、 it is true that Americans believe climbing the educational ladder leads to success, they are less certain that intellectual achievement is the only important factor leading to success . A competitive personality is seen as important to success , especially in men . The development of social and pol
16、itical skills are also considered to be very important. To help Americans develop these other important skills , schools have added a large number of extracurricular (课程外) activities to daily life at school . This is especially true of high schools and colleges and extends down into elementary schoo
17、ls as well .Athletics , frequently called “competitive sports ,”are perhaps the most important in teaching students , particularly boys ,the “winning spirit ,” At times , athletic teams seem to become more important to some students and their parents than the academic programs offered by the schools
18、 .16. Americans believe that education isA.the only way to successB.the main purpose of the schoolsC.just like climbing laddersD.important to success17.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as important to success?A.intellectual achievementhttp:/ personalityC.social backgroundsD.social and politic
19、al skillsE.18. A variety of extracurricular activities are added in American schools llectual achievementhttp:/ personalityG.social backgroundsH.social and political skills18. A variety of extracurricular activities are added in American schoolsA.to help students climb the education ladderB.to enric
20、h student s dull life at schoolC.to help students become more successful in later lifeD.to extend college education down into elementary schools19. Athletic activities are designed .A.to make boys strongerB.to teach students winning spiritC.to develop students social and political skillsD.to improve
21、 the academic programs20. Which of the following can be the best title for this passage ?http:/ and SuccessB.Extracurricular Activities at SchoolC.Athletic SportsD.Intellectual AchievementQuestions 21-25 are based on the following passage :People once widely believed that intelligent life existed on
22、 Mars . The 19th-centruy discovery of what appeared to be geometric designs cut across the surface was taken as evidence. The lines were thought to have been a system of canals that had been built to irrigate the surface. It is now clear that the “canals”-perhaps the most spectacular geologic featur
23、es of Mars are natural valleys where ancient rivers once flowed.Another fragmented idea concerns the planets seasonal changes in color. Once attributed to the rapid spread of some life-form, these shifts are now known to develop from the movement of fine dust in the atmosphere.By the close of the 20
24、thcentury none of the many experiments conducted by spacecraft had ever found persuasive evidence of life. Nevertheless, speculation continued over the existence of some form of life ,in either the present of past. In 1996 scientists discovered organic compounds and minerals in a meteorite （陨石），cons
25、isting of Martian rock, that collided with Earth around 11,000 B.C. These compounds suggest that Mars may have been inhabited by organisms more than three billion years ago.21. Why did people in the 19th century believe the existence of intelligent life on mars ?A.Because the surface of Mars seemed
26、to be geometric.B.Because the lines were drawn across the surface of the planet.C.Because a system of canals was thought to be there.D.Because it was the Martians that built the canals.22. The “canals” on Mars have proved to be according to the passage.A.the minor geologic characteristics of MarsB.n
27、atural valleys on the surface of MarsC.rivers that have kept flowing since ancient timesD.a system that irrigates the whole surface23.What are the Mars seasonal changes in color believed to be ?A.The natural changes on the planet.B.The seasonal cycles .C.The movement of some life form .D.The storm o
28、f dust in its atmosphere.24. How is the 1996 discovery related to the possible existence of organisms on Mars?A.The meteorite containing organic compounds is part of Mars.B. A Martian rock struck Earth about 11,000 years ago.C.The organisms came back to life after the collision with Earth.D.The inha
29、biting organisms appeared more than three billion years ago.25. How many arguments in this passage lead to the belief of the existence of life on Mars?A. TowB. ThreeC. FourD. FiveQuestions 26-30are based on the following weather forecast:26. According to the forecast,A.Kansas City will be warmer tha
30、n TorontoB.Temperatures will be the lowest in 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 likely27. Among the following four cities. The difference between the afternoon high and the evening low is smallest
31、inA.Kansas CityB.MiamiC.AtlantaD.Seattle28. Which of the following cities is closest to Miami in weather conditions?A.Boston.B.Atlanta.C.Washington.D.Houston.29. The difference between the afternoon high and the evening low is greatest in .A.SeattleB.Los Angeleshttp:/ VegasD.Phoenix30. The differenc
32、es between the afternoon high and the evening low are the same in .E.SeattleF.Los Angeleshttp:/ VegasH.Phoenix30. The differences between the afternoon high and the evening low are the same in 。AC hicago. Dallas, Kansas City, and St, LouisBA tlanta, San Francisco, New Orleans ,and Seattle.CC levelan
33、d, Dallas, St, Louis, and Washington.DP ittsburgh, Miami, Houston, and Boston.Part Three ClozeDirections:For each blank in the following passage, choose the best answer from the choices given below. Mark your answer on the Answer Sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding le
34、tter in the brackets.In November of 1992, President Theodore Roosevelt was on a hunting trip in Mississippi. His hunt was going 31 that day, and he couldnt seem to find anything worthy of 32 his rifle . Then his staff captured a black baby bear for the President to shoot, but he could not . The thou
35、ght of shooting a bear that was tied to a tree did not seem sporting, so he 33 the life of the baby bear and set it free.Based on this story, a famous political cartoonist for the Washington Star drew a cartoon. Which showed Teddy Roosevelt, rifle the life of the baby bear and set it free.Based on t
36、his story, a famous political cartoonist for the Washington Star drew a cartoon. Which showed Teddy Roosevelt, rifle 34 ,with his back turned on a cute (可爱的) baby bear. Morris Michtom, owner of a Brooklyn toy store , was 35By the cartoon to make a stuffed baby bear. Intending it only as a display. H
37、e placed the stuffed bear in his toy store 36 , and next to it placed a copy of the cartoon from the newspaper. To Michtoms surprise, his store was flooded by customers 37 to buy . He asked for and received President Roosevelts 38 to sue his name for the hand-sewn bears that he and his wife made ,an
38、d the “Teddy Bear” was born! Michtom was soon manufacturing Teddy bears 39 the thousands. The money from the sale enabled him, in 1903, to 40 the Ideal Toy company.31. A. hastily B. poorly C. punctually D. steadily32.A. supporting B. opening C. shouldering D. firing33.A. spared B. protected C. saved
39、 D. checked34.A. in his hand B. in the hand C. in hands D. in hand35.A. encouraged B. inspired C. urged D. pictured36.A. window B. door C. table D. counter37.A. eager B. reluctant C. interested D. straight38.A. order B. permission C. argument D. file39.A. at B. of C. by D. for40.A. sell B. change C.
40、 form D. investPart Four Dialogue completionDirections:There are ten short incomplete dialogues between two speakers, each followed by four choices marked A, B,C, and D, Choose the answer that appropriately suits the conversational context and best completes the dialogue. Mark your answer on the Ans
41、wer Sheet by drawing with a pencil a short bar across the corresponding letter in the rackets.41. Karen: Hello. Could I speak to Justin, Please?Justin:A.Yes, you could.B.Speaking.C.Who are you?D.Speak, Please.42. speaker A: Well, its getting late. Maybe we could get together sometime.Speaker B:A.sou
42、nds good. Ill give you a callB.Take it easyC.Nice to see you backD.Yes, Ive enjoyed it43. Jack: Hey. how are you, Susie? Gee, we havent seen each other in it must be close to three years! Susie:A.How do you do ?B.Nice to meet you.C.Fancy meeting you here.D.Well, French fries.44. Waiter: ?Customer: Y
43、es, Ill have a cheeseburger, medium rare, with French fries.A.What do you want to eatB.Have you decided what to have yetC.Excuse me , are you ready to order nowD.Excuse me , but whos like to order45. Speaker A; Ive got a fever and a really bad headache.A.Why are you so careless about yourself?B.This
44、 kind of thing happens to everyone.C.You should take good care of yourself.D.Oh, thats too bad. Why dont you take some aspirin?46. Man: Thats a beautiful dress you have on !Woman:A.Actually, I dont like it very muchB.Oh, thank you. I just got it yesterdayC.Yes, I think soD.No. its not that beautiful
45、 . Yours is better47. Speaker A: Mind if I call you Albert?Speaker B:A.Yes, just call me A1B.Yes, you may do thatC.Of course not. But just plain “A1”will doD.OK. Everyone does48. Student A: May I use your computer this afternoon?Student A: Im sorry, but I have to finish typing this term paper today.
46、Student A: .A.Do as you pleaseB.It doesnt matterC.Thank you just the sameD.Never mind49. Nancy: Have you heard about Dana? She is going to get married with Graham!Scott:A.Youre kidding!B.Congratulations!C.Is it a real thing?D.Good luck!50. Grandpa: Robbie, well go fishing soon, and well take your dad with us.Grandson: Im ready, Grandpa.A.You name the dayB.Enjoy yourselvesC.You cant miss itD.Take your time外语运用能力测试题答案英语部分：Part One Vocabulary and Structure1.(B)2.(C)3.(A)4.(D)5.(C)6.(B)7.(A)8.(C)9.(C) 10.(B) Part Two Reeding Comprehension11.(C) 12.(D) 13.(A) 14.(D)