2008年全国MBA联考英语真题

2008 年GCT 入学资格考试英语

运用能力测试试题

　


　　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 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 would 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 to start a three-month program for troubled boys, we passed a cowboy on his horse. Bill was the owner of the ranch. We made eye contact through the dusty window and he winked at me and touched the brim of his cowboy hat in welcome.

　　All summer long Bill and his ranch-hands taught us to ride horse, 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 am proud to say that each summer I am 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 prom 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 AIDS 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 does not mean you are greedy or dissatisfied. It is all 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 $10.4billion 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 are 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 usually high rates of breast cancer.

　　21. The word "drawbacks" in the first paragraph probably means ________.

　　A. benefits B. interest 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 effects to reduce light pollution

　　23. On March 29 this year, people in many cities around the world _______.

　　A. turned out some light 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 and I get on well with kids. AFEMALE, 26, prof, fairly slim, WLTM a slim male, 26-33, for friendship and possible romance.

　　2IF you are not separated or emotionally unstable but are a window 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 Maids tone area, early 60s, WLTM females or males for friendship and to share interests, mostly travel.

　　3HI, I'm Andy, 32 yo and diversed. A happy-go-lucky person looking for a lady between 25 and 40. Single parents 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, 48, 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 GSOHEHELLO, my name is Liz. I am 19 yrs 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 5’55’’ 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 can 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, 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 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 eith 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 pleasure 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 corner 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.
 

　2008 年GCT 入学资格考试英语运用能力

测试试题参考答案与解析

　　1、【答案】C

　　【解析】句意为“这些年电子商务呈现出稳步增长。”fixed：固定的、确定的;stable ：稳定的;steady ：稳固的、稳定的;regular ：规则的、有秩序的。据上可知，应选C。

　　2、【答案】B

　　【解析】由题干中的“explanations”和“their failures ”两个中心词，可知这些研究者提出了许多解释来证明他们的失败是合理的。justify ：证明...是正当的、合理的;故选B。

　　3、【答案】B

　　【解析】本题应选B 项，即beyond sb. ：某人不能理解。

　　4、【答案】A

　　【解析】本题中that 引导all 后的定语从句。其他选项搭配不正确。

　　5、【答案】A

　　【解析】本题正确的词序应为much too hot 。故选A。

　　6、【答案】A

　　【解析】固定搭配“have no alternative/ choice but to do sth. ”意为“别无它法，只能”。所以此处只能选动词原形。

　　7、【答案】A

　　【解析】首先我们了解各个单词的意思。Peculiar ：特有的、特殊的;special：特别的、专门的;especial ：特别的、特殊的，意思比special 更重;particular ：特殊的、挑剔的。此处句意为“...所特有的”，当然要用句型“peculiar to”。故选A。

　　8、【答案】D

　　【解析】lost in：迷失;attentive to ：留意、留心;clear of ：从... 扫清...;be keen on... ：热衷于..。由句意知，此处应选D 项。

　　9、【答案】A

　　【解析】正确答案为A。固定用法would rather+ do sth. 。

　　10、【答案】C

　　【解析】本题只需知道题干的叙述属常理，所以要用一般现在时，并非被动语态，故选C。

　　11、【答案】B

　　【解析】本题的问题是“作者对Bill 的第一印象应是什么?”第一段的最后一句中有“welcome ”一词，由此可判断作者对Bill 的第一印象应是“friendliness”。

　　12、【答案】D

　　【解析】判断本题的依据是第二段中的“We started to understand the value the value...”。由此可知，备选项中与此吻合的只有D 项。

　　13、【答案】C

　　【解析】结合上下文可知，“Four years later, I took him up on that offer. ”中“that offer ”指的是上文中“He told me if I ever needed anything I could count on him. ”提到的内容，下文又提到作者已经在Bill 那儿工作，由此可知，正确选项应为C 项。

　　14、【答案】D

　　【解析】根据文中的“帮助了那些需要别人来相信他们，从而使他们相信自己的年轻人”， 由此可看出对于作者来说是自豪的，备选项中与此最接近的是D 选项。

　　15、【答案】B

　　【解析】此类概括题，要结合全文的观点进行分析。这段文字作者讲述的是他在牧场里的经历，最大的收获就是如何学会尊重他人与尊重自己。显然这段经历应是“校园外的教育”。

　　16、【答案】C

　　【解析】本文主要讲述的是“we are always trying to do things better or having more of the same success.”。与此意思一致的是C 项。其他选项都不能从文中找出依据。

　　17、【答案】D

　　【解析】本题的依据是倒数第二段的最后一句，“Often, it is the inner thrill and satisfaction of achievement, no matter how small it may be.”，其中的“it”指代的是“success”，只有D 项是同义词。

　　18、【答案】B

　　【解析】本题要结合上下文意思进行判断。根据“dimensions”所在的句子可以推出“gaining new dimensions ”的意思应是“获取新的方面的知识”。备选项中只有“aspects ”意思与此接近，其他相差太多。故选B。

　　19、【答案】A

　　【解析】读完全文我们不难看出，作者对人们“追求成功”是持支持的态度。Disapproving： 反对;Unclear：难以理解;Critical：批判。故选A。

　　20、【答案】A

　　【解析】根据全文表述的观点，我们可以推知“成功没有终点”是本文最佳标题。

　　21、【答案】D

　　【解析】此类题要先找出所在根源，再结合上下文意可以很快解出答案了。根据第一段的最后一句“But a brighter world has its drawbacks.”，由“But”可知前面的内容是在形容光的好处，所以此处的“drawbacks ”应是不好的一面。故与此意思吻合的只有D 项。

　　22、【答案】D

　　【解析】由本文的第二段“...the International Dark-Sky Association, a nonprofit that aims to control light pollution.”，可判断正确选项应是D 项。

　　23、【答案】A

　　【解析】从第三段的第二句话中得知今年的3 月29 号，世界许多城市的人都效仿去年澳大利亚人的做法，关闭电灯一个小时。符合题意的正是A 项。其他选项都不正确。

　　24、【答案】A

　　【解析】根据文意可知，全文的主旨在强调光污染的影响，因为科学家数星星得出的结论是，光越强的地方，数到的星星越少。与此相吻合的只有A 项。

　　25、【答案】B

　　【解析】根据文中最后一段的第一句可推知，主要说的是在夜晚工作的人面临更高的关于健康问题的风险。故应选B。

　　26、【答案】B

　　【解析】备选项只有B 选项的“weight ”在广告中并未提到。其他选项都能在文中找到相应信息，故应选B。

　　27、【答案】A

　　【解析】本题要经过观察每一个广告后才可以得出结论。在所有征婚者的广告中都提到的只有“age”，而其他三项都不是经常提到的。

　　28、【答案】C

　　【解析】根据文中4 号男性“caring & sincere with a GSOH ”的描述，我们可以推知GSOH 中并不包含sincere;“Good sense of homor ”意为“好的幽默感”因此C 项正确。

　　29、【答案】C

　　【解析】由题意知，女士D 想找一个大方的、热情的，年龄相当的人。经分析符合条件的只有男士4 号。故选C。

　　30、【答案】D

　　【解析】Help Wanted ：寻求帮助;Public Info：公共信息;Family Ad ：家庭广告;Meeting Place：会场。本题中广告的目的是为那些寻求伴侣或朋友的人提供交流的平台，所以此广告的名称可命为“会场”。

　　31、【答案】A

　　【解析】结合上下文可知，此处译文应是“能买得起的”，只有afford 有此意思，故选A。

　　32、【答案】A

　　【解析】此处文意应是“促使我购买”，只有“promote ”有“促使”意思，故选A。

　　33、【答案】B

　　【解析】由题意知，本题应选用“about”，句意为“向salesperson 询问的是关于产品的问题。”

　　34、【答案】B

　　【解析】由上题知，本处应是对上文提出问题的回答，故选B。

　　35、【答案】C

　　【解析】本题的线索是空格处前后两句话都是“want to ”作谓语，故应选用有并列关系的词，即C 项的“or”。

　　36、【答案】A

　　【解析】根据文中的“without a polite end to the conversation.”可知，空格处应是“walk away” 意为“走开”。故选A。

　　37、【答案】D

　　【解析】综观上下文可知，本处所表达的意思应是“挂断”的意思，故应选词组是“hang up”。

　　38、【答案】C

　　【解析】本处文意应是“提供合理的产品和价格”，故offering 为最佳选项。Giving ：直接给与，不求报酬;providing 没有with 搭配;making 与后面的宾语搭配不当，所以这三项都排除。

　　39、【答案】A

　　【解析】句意为：对交易是否明知表示怀疑，然后后文中提到了要向有经验的人咨询。in doubt：怀疑;in place：在适当的位置、恰当，一般固定搭配是in place of;in favor：赞同，一般固定搭配是in favor of;in charge ：掌管，一般固定搭配是in charge of 。结合文意可知，本处应选用A 项，其他选项均不符合文意。

　　40、【答案】A

　　【解析】此处要表达是向其他人咨询，A 选项“consult with sb. ”可表示向sb.询问;故选A。concern about：关心，关注;infer from ：从...中推断出;go after：追逐、追求。

　　41、【答案】B

　　【解析】此题语境是：A 说他对钓鱼不感兴趣，B 对钓鱼也没有兴趣。C 表反问不正确。其他选项都有“不感兴趣”之意，但正确的表达只有B 项。

　　42、【答案】A

　　【解析】正确答案是A 项，即“Why bother ?”意为“干嘛要做?”，将其补充完整后正好与Student B 的话构成衔接。其他都不符合题意。

　　43、【答案】A

　　【解析】此题语境是面试双方的谈话刚好是面试即将结束。A 项是最佳选项，表示对Interviewer 花时间给自己面试的感谢。B、C、D 项都不符合题意。

　　44、【答案】B

　　【解析】本题语境是：一方陈述一件事情，别一方对此表达看法。B 项“I can tell ”意为“我看得出来”符合题意。“That's right!”是对对方观点和事实的认同;“No way”意为“没门”; “Poor you ”意为“你多可怜”;此三项都不合语境。

　　45、【答案】B

　　【解析】结合语境我们可以想象此题应选“Are you sure ”表示再次确认。因为在这段对话之前，Henry 已经问过Tom 是否想喝点什么，Tom 已经回答，所以此时应是再确认一下。故选B。

　　46、【答案】D

　　【解析】由A 可知，本题是送别的语境，最佳选择应是D 项，即“祝愿你旅程愉快”。

　　47、【答案】D

　　【解析】由题意知，收银员在收款后，应该有“找零”或提醒“数目刚刚好”之后，紧接着叫下一位，符合此语境的只有D 项。48、【答案】B 【解析】本题语境是学生做错事，应向老师道歉。很明显应选B 项，即学生应先就自己的借口向老师道歉，然后做出自己的承诺。

　　49、【答案】C

　　【解析】本题语境是问路指路的对话。根据常识可以判断一般在给他人指路完后会加上一句鼓励的话，备选项中只有C 项有鼓励的意思。

　　50、【答案】B

　　【解析】本题语境是一人喝醉了，另一人责备他难道不知道是重要场合，还喝醉，下一句应是提醒的话，故应选B 项“Cheer up ”意为“振奋点”，与题意吻合。A 项一般是老师教育学生，家长教育孩子的用语;也不正确。