2013年12月大学英语三级真题

rose, people bought more things to occupy their leisure time. But, the more things they bought, the less they valued any one of them. Carried to an extreme, he predicted massive boredom in the midst of tremendous variety. That was more than twenty years ago, and his prediction seems more accurate every year.

Lindman, of course, is not the first to discover this. The writer of Ecclesiastes (传道书) expressed the same thought thousands of years ago. It is better, he wrote, to have less, but enjoy it more. If you would like to enjoy life more, I challenge you to experiment with me. How could you simplify your life? What could you drop? What could you do without? What could you stop pursuing? What few things could you concentrate on?

The more I learn, the more I realize that fullness of life does not depend on things. The more I give up, the more I seem to gain. But words will never convince you. You must try it for yourself. 41. Why do people become increasingly busy according to the passage? A) Because they want to make more money. B) Because they want to make their life better. C) Because they try to get more things done. D) Because they want to satisfy their daily needs. 42. What is Lindman's opinion on people's hard work?

A) It makes their life less enjoyable. B) It makes their life nice and happy.

C) It enables them to buy more things. D) It enables them to have more leisure time. 43. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the truth of life according to the passage? A) It sounds too simple to believe.

B) It becomes increasingly precise over the years. C) Lindman was the first to discover the truth. D) The more people have, the more bored they get. 44. What does the writer suggest people do for better life?

A) Reflect on the nature of life. B) Accept the daily challenges boldly. C) Try to make life more challenging. D) Follow his opinion in their daily life. 45. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A) Work to Live B) The More, the Better C) Simplify Your Life D) Accept My Challenge

Section B

Directions: In this section, there is a passage with ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank

from a list of choices given in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully before making your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark the corresponding letter for each item on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the centre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.

Forget Mary Poppins -- a nineties nanny（保姆）is more likely to resemble Martin Smith, who, at 22, is one of the new breed of British male nannies. \but then I don't do it for the _ 47_. I like seeing kids happy and, if they are, it makes my job a whole lot __48__\laughs Martin. He claims today's nannies are better _49_ and more highly qualified. and that their _50_ is changing rapidly. \is really more important. I'm a good nanny because I have a rapport(亲和力) with youngsters and babies -- it isn't a _51_ exclusive to women.\

His female counterparts have welcomed Martin, although some men think his _52_ career makes him a bit \strange.\there's no reason why men can't do this job as well as women.\

A easier F. after K. happiness B. gradually G. equipped L. gift C. before H. rewarding M. quickly D. chosen I. useful N. money E. show J. mean O. image Part III Integrated Testing (15 marks, 20 minutes) Section A

Directions: There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank there are four choices marked A), B),

C) and D). You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center.

\ 56.A) on B)into C) for D) onto According to Frank Sulloway, a US sociologist, 57.A) harm B) benefit C) build D) affect

the order in which we came _56_ this world -- 58. A) met B) watched C) talked D) interviewed first-born, middle or last-born -- can not only help 59. A) on B) for C)in D)with shape our personality（性格）, it could _ 57_the 60.A) space B) part C) place D) seat success of our relationships, too. Sulloway has 61. A) taken B) lost C)obtained D) won -58- more than 6,000 people over the past 26 years 62.A)for B)from C) among D) against _59_ an attempt to prove this theory: 63.A)nice B)open C)glad D)busy \ 64. A) when B) since C)while D)although he says. \ 65. A) excited B) forced C) arranged D) caused _61_, later-born children have to choose _62_ what’s left\

with exclusive parental attention, they are often more _63_ to accepting their parents' values, _64_ later-born children, _65_ to compete

for a place in the family, may grow into 66.A) adults B) parents C) couples D) children rebellious (叛逆的) _66_. 67. A) Even B) So C)Because D)But

_67_ if birth order has such an important 68. A) experience B) behavior C) movement D) performance impact on our _68_, does it affect our 69. A) decide B) consider C)judge D)comment interactions with other people? Can we, for 70.A)teachers B)guests C) partners D) neighbors example, _69_ the suitability of our _70_ by 71. A) No B) Absolutely C) Well D) Extremely their birth order? _71_, says Sulloway, \ order is an excellent way of _72_ whether a relationship will survive. For example, a _73_

between' a typical first-born husband who's 72. A) saying B) asking C) telling D) knowing dominating and assertive (武断的), and a 73.A) union B) marriage C) collection D)combination later-born wife who likes _ 74_looked after, is 74.A)being B)to be C)been D)to being very likely to _75_ out\ 75. A) put B) work C) come D) start

Section B

Directions: In this part there is a short passage followed by five questions or incomplete statements. Read the

passage carefully Then answer the questions or complete the statements with no more than 10 words. Please write your answers on Answer Sheet 2.

Twenty years ago, kids in school had never even heard of the internet. Now, I'll bet you can't find a single person in your school who hasn't at least heard of it. In fact, many of us use it on a regular basis and even have

access to it from our homes! The ‘net' in internet really stands for network. A network is two or more computers connected together so that information can be shared, or sent from one computer to another. The internet is a vast resource for all types of information. You may enjoy using it to do research for a school project, downloading your favorite songs or communicating with friends and family. Information is accessed through web pages that companies, organizations and individuals create and post. 1t's kind of like a giant bulletin (告示) board that the whole world uses! But since anyone can put anything on the internet, you also have to be careful and use your best judgment and a little common sense.

Just because you read something on a piece of paper someone sticks on a bulletin board doesn't mean it's good information, or even correct, for that matter. So you have to be sure that whoever posted the information knows what they're talking about, especially if you're doing research! But what if you're just emailing people? You still have to be very careful. If you've never met the person that you're communicating with online, you could be on dangerous ground! You should never give out any personal information to someone you don't know, not even your name! And just like you can't believe the information on every website out there, you can't rely on what strangers you 'meet' on the internet tell you either. Just like you could make up things about yourself to tell someone, someone else could do the same to you!

注意：此部分试题请在答题卡2上作答。 Questions:

76. What does the 'net' in internet mean? 77. What can people get from the internet?

78. The internet is a very useful tool for ____ between people.

79. When people talk online with strangers, they should not give out_____. 80. What does the second paragraph mainly tell internet users about?

Part IV Writing (15 marks,30 minutes)

Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the topic How to Get along

with a Roommate? You should write at least 100 words, and base your composition on the online below:

l) University students' living conditions;

2) The importance of getting along with your roommates; 3) Your viewpoints on how to get along with your roommates.