浙江省强基联盟2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

2026年高二10月题库 英语试题 考生注意： 1．本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 2．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How much extra money should the man pay? A. $ 80. B. $ 45. C. $ 35. 2. What is wrong with the woman’s flat? A. It is far from the college. B. Its bathroom is in bad condition. C. Its kitchen has no cooker. 3. Which part of the meal displeased the woman? A. The soup. B. The pizza. C. The dessert. 4. What does the woman mean about the light? A. It is much too bright. B. It needs to be brighter. C. It just fits dining needs. 5. Why does the boy want to use his phone? A. To send emails to his mom. B. To download his homework. C. To finish homework on it. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题 6. When does Sarah’s promotion go into effect? A. Last Friday. B. Next week. C. In two weeks. 7. What does the woman ask the man to look for? A. Training materials. B. An extra box. C. A staff list. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题 8. Where does the conversation probably happen? A. On a beach. B. On a boat. C. In a zoo. 9. Why are most penguins hard to see at present? A. They are inside holes with eggs. B. They are hiding from enemies. C. They go out far to look for food. 10. What did the woman know about penguins? A. Their brave nature. B. Their high intelligence. C. Their lifelong partnership. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. Why did the man take the English exam? A. To study abroad. B. To prepare for his future job. C. To get a higher score than his friends. 12. How does the man feel about his result? A. Worried. B. Uncertain. C. Confident. 13. What will the man do if he fails? A. Give up studying. B. Take the exam again. C. Choose a different job. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Why is the woman going back to work? A. She wants to help Aunt Lisa. B. She needs to earn more money. C. Her little kid has started school. 15. What does the woman think of staying at home? A. Tiring and never-ending. B. Easy and relaxing. C. Boring but rewarding. 16. What is the hardest part of staying at home for the woman? A. Not being thanked for her work. B. Failing to finish all the housework. C. Having no time to talk with her kids. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. When did Benjamin Franklin end his formal education? A. At the age of 10. B. At the age of 12. C. In the year 1725. 18. What did Benjamin Franklin look like when growing old? A. He was handsome. B. He became thin. C. He had little hair. 19. What was Benjamin Franklin most interested in? A. Studying science. B. Writing books. C. Printing money. 20. What do we learn about Benjamin Franklin? A. He was wealthy when young. B. He had various achievements. C. He invented glasses for storms. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A Four special summer camps are open to teenagers aged 13 — 17 this July. The camps help students learn ecological knowledge and do simple field research. All camps offer free basic experiment tools and three meals every day. Camp 1: Plant Gene Exploration Time: July 1 — July 7 (7 days) Activities: Watch and record the growth of common vegetables and genetically modified (转基因的) vegetables; learn simple ways to get plant DNA with the help of professional biology teachers. Fee: 480 yuan. Note: Students need basic biology knowledge and a notebook to keep daily observation records. Camp 2: Wetland Wildlife Survey Time: July 8 — July 14 (7 days) Activities: Watch birds and water insects in city wetland areas; collect water samples and test water quality; finish a short research report before the camp ends. Fee: 450 yuan. Note: Prepare waterproof shoes and sun protection goods. Students will walk 3 — 5 kilometers outdoors every day. Camp 3: Green Energy Practice Time: July 16 — July 22 (7 days) Activities: Make small solar-power models; discuss ways to save electricity at home; visit a local factory that produces new energy equipment parts. Fee: 520 yuan. Note: Students do not need any special experience. This camp is suitable for beginners in science experiments. Camp 4: Healthy Food Science Time: July 24 — July 30 (7 days) Activities: Check the nutrition of seasonal vegetables; learn basic food safety rules; compare genetically modified and common food samples; make fresh fruit drinks in the lab. Fee: 430 yuan. Note: Students who are allergic (对……过敏的) to fruits must tell the camp teachers in advance. Application: Fill in the online application form before June 28. If you have any questions, send emails to naturecamp@163.com. 21. What is a requirement for joining Camp 1? A. Being good at report writing. B. Having basic biology knowledge. C. Bringing waterproof sports shoes. D. Owning a set of lab measuring tools. 22. Which camp charges the lowest fee? A. Plant Gene Exploration. B. Wetland Wildlife Survey. C. Green Energy Practice. D. Healthy Food Science. 23. Where can you most probably read the text? A. A biology textbook. B. A school notice board. C. A travel magazine for adults. D. A daily newspaper’s food column. B Many people often criticize themselves non-stop after small mistakes in daily talks or work. They always focus on an awkward sentence, a short stop while speaking, or a not quite right comment. Even if the mistake is so small that it won’t change the final result, they keep thinking about that moment again and again in their heads. They blame (责备) themselves for not doing things perfectly. Most people believe thinking over things many times shows they are careful and that it will help them become better. Yet for these harmless small mistakes, too much thinking offers no new lessons. Usually people have already seen where they went wrong. When necessary, they have said sorry or given explanations to make up for what they did. Actually, repeatedly thinking about small mistakes is no longer helpful self-checking. It becomes useless self-blame. This comes from a strong habit of wanting everything perfect. It drives people to go for goals no common person can reach. What makes this circle of bad thoughts even more useless is the spotlight effect. People wrongly think others will see their little embarrassing moments and form bad opinions about them. In truth, most people spend most of their time worrying about their own weak points and mistakes. That uncomfortable moment that troubles you for days may escape other people’s memory very soon. Stopping this kind of bad thinking does not mean refusing to face your mistakes. You just need to know helpful self-correction is different from useless repeated thinking inside your mind. One simple rule: think about whether this mistake will count much in the future. If something must be done right away, solve it completely at once. If not, leave it behind. Real progress comes from giving up regrets that bring nothing good. Learning to treat yourself well and accept that no human is perfect is an important lesson as we grow up. 24. Why do people keep replaying their tiny mistakes? A. They hope to gain self-improvement. B. They are used to accepting imperfection. C. Their mistakes bring serious consequences. D. Others constantly remind them of the mistakes. 25. What is the author’s attitude to overthinking small mistakes? A. It does no good to personal growth. B. It helps form careful working habits. C. It is an effective way of self-reflection. D. It corrects people’s perfectionist tendency. 26. What can we infer from Paragraph 3? A. The spotlight effect helps build self-confidence. B. Others care little about our minor embarrassments. C. People enjoy judging others’ embarrassing behavior. D. Most people have no mistakes in their communication. 27. What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph? A. Avoid making any mistakes in our daily life. B. Try our best to reach the standard of perfection. C. Tell useful correction from meaningless thinking. D. Keep thinking over mistakes until lessons are learned. C With artificial intelligence developing fast, modern AI models can complete all kinds of difficult tasks, from writing reports to making videos. As AI technology becomes more dependable, public worry is increasing. Many people fear that AI will take the place of human beings at work, and online searches for “AI unemployment” have hit a record high. Whether people will soon lose their jobs to AI has even turned into a popular discussion topic in big cities. Many experts hold the view that AI is already bringing about job losses. They refer to studies connecting AI automation with less need for translators, and mention tech companies which once used AI to replace customer-service workers. However, real-world economic data show something different. Official US statistics (数据) show employment for translation work has risen by 7% compared with last year. The tech company Klarna also changed its AI automation rules and kept its human workers. Some observers think young graduates’ comparatively higher unemployment rate proves an AI-caused job crisis (危机), because the basic knowledge-related jobs they take can be easily finished by AI. Yet this trend started back in 2009, much earlier than the birth of generative AI. Besides, graduates’ unemployment rate is still fairly low. More studies on white collar jobs — jobs thought to be easily influenced by AI — find no signs of job losses caused by AI. Instead, the percentage of white-collar jobs has gone up a little. Around the world, low unemployment rates and gradual pay increases in most developed countries also contradict the opinion that AI reduces job demand. Two main reasons account for this situation. To begin with, in spite of widespread reports, less than 10 percent of American businesses use AI in official production and service work. Secondly, most companies make use of AI to raise their workers’ work efficiency instead of firing staff. At present, there is no reason to worry about job losses brought by AI. 28. What is many people’s worry about AI’s fast development? A. AI will cause plenty of people to lose their jobs. B. AI will produce low-quality work automatically. C. AI will replace human beings in every field soon. D. AI searches online take up too much public attention. 29. Why does the author mention Klarna in Paragraph 2? A. To show AI automation rules are hard for firms to follow. B. To prove AI actually fails to work well in tech industry. C. To offer evidence against the idea that AI leads to job losses. D. To explain why translation jobs see a slight rise in employment. 30. What does the underlined word “contradict” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Rely on. B. Back up. C. Focus on. D. Go against. 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Businesses widely apply AI in their daily work. B. People needn’t fear that AI will take human jobs. C. AI has caused serious job losses across the world. D. AI technology is developing at a surprising speed. D Most people believe young people live happier lives. Yet worldwide surveys from 149 countries show a surprising result: the old usually feel happier than young and middle-aged grown-ups. This unexpected discovery encouraged plenty of studies. One important reference is Jonathan Rauch’s 2018 book The Happiness Curve (曲线). Its data show happiness forms a U-shape: people aged 20 — 34 feel pretty happy; their sense of joy falls sharply during middle age. Then happiness rises slowly from age 51 to the mid-80s, and finally becomes higher than that of young adults. Psychologists separate happiness into two parts of “subjective well-being”. The first is short-term happiness, including sudden joy and good feelings. The second is life satisfaction, which means you feel your life is valuable and you have clear life goals. A 2022 research project by Karwetsky examined both kinds of happiness. It interviewed 1,597 healthy German people from 10 to 99 years old. Researchers divided these people into four age groups. The participants gave marks (from 0 to 100) for their real-time joy and overall life satisfaction, and talked about what they cared about most in life. Researchers also studied other influences such as health, partners, grandchildren and religious ideas. The key findings: only life satisfaction increases as people get older. Unlike young people, the old do not need quick pleasant feelings to feel satisfied with their lives. Having a partner, grandchildren and religious beliefs improves life satisfaction for people of all ages. Pressure from money problems lowers satisfaction, especially for those aged 50 — 69. Poor health reduces short-term happiness, but it does little harm to the old’s life satisfaction. The study proves the U-shaped happiness pattern. Researchers also put forward three practical ways to achieve long-term happiness: keep close personal connections; save enough money for later life; and live a meaningful life. In short, people become more satisfied with life as they age, even when they meet difficulties. 32. What does Jonathan Rauch agree with about happiness? A. It keeps going up all the way. B. It follows a U-shaped pattern. C. It keeps dropping as people grow older. D. It reaches its highest point in middle age. 33. What is the main purpose of Karwetsky’s research? A. To examine the two kinds of happiness. B. To explain the U-shaped happiness curve. C. To prove the existence of two kinds of happiness. D. To further explore the survey result on happiness. 34. Which age group suffers most from money pressure? A. Those aged 20 to 34. B. Those aged 35 to 49. C. Those aged 50 to 69. D. Those in the mid-80s. 35. What’s the best title for the passage? A. The U-shaped Curve of Happiness. B. The Two Kinds of Personal Happiness. C. The Key Factors Destroying Happiness. D. The Practical Ways of Solving Troubles. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 We often feel stressed and want to escape when facing piles of difficult work. Our brain naturally fears heavy and tough tasks, but we can train it to deal with pressure properly. 36 The “salami slice” method. When we are faced with a huge task, our brain will get nervous and refuse to take action. The smart way is to break the whole project into several tiny, manageable steps, just like eating pizza slice by slice instead of finishing it at one time. 37 Every time you complete a small part, you will gain a strong sense of achievement, which pushes you to move on without feeling worn out. The “2-minute” rule. This rule works in two ways. First, finish any tiny task that takes less than two minutes immediately. Second, trick your brain into starting tough work by promising yourself only two minutes of effort. 38 Once you cross the hardest starting point, working longer will become easy. 39 Human brains are sensitive to pleasant rewards. Dopamine, a special chemical inside our brain, creates motivation (动力) when we receive treats. After finishing a difficult task, you can reward yourself with a favorite snack or a five-minute relaxing break. These little treats can greatly lift your mood and drive you to finish the next task actively. Speak positive words to yourself. Everyone needs constant encouragement, especially when trapped in hard work. Repeat warm and powerful sentences such as “I can make it” or “I am fully capable of this challenge” to yourself. 40 Gradually, they fill you with confidence to keep moving forward. A. Take regular relaxing breaks. B. Build your own reward system. C. Here are four useful methods to deal with hard work. D. Small divided steps make huge jobs much less frightening. E. Starting a task is far more difficult than keeping on doing it. F. Many students fail to make progress due to endless heavy homework. G. Such positive self-talks help you clear away self-doubt during difficult tasks. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 In Sri Lanka, a startup is improving lives by offering tourists a unique adventure with tuk-tuks, three-wheeled vehicles. Instead of buying, the company 41 them from locals and hands the 42 to holidaymakers eager to explore the country at their own speed. Charith Rajindra once worked long factory hours to support his family. When a sudden emergency hit, his hours were cut, greatly 43 his income. To make ends meet, he 44 $4,500 to buy a tuk-tuk. Within two years, he cleared the loan and established a homestay. He feels 45 that foreign visitors now line up for a ride in this traditional local vehicle, which brings real 46 benefits to native families. For travelers like me, self-driving offers more than convenience. In rural regions where buses are rare, a self-drive tuk-tuk allows travelers to set their own 47 and visit hidden shops they might 48 miss. Beyond cultural connection, the open vehicle offers unexpected wildlife 49 , enabling visitors to step out of their usual routine and 50 themselves in local life. As demand grew, many owners hoped to rent out more tuk-tuks. However, guided by the 51 in truly contributing to the community, the company set a strict limit: one family, one tuk-tuk. This opens up opportunities for more 52 , ensuring profits are 53 rather than controlled by a wealthy few. After finishing my journey, I 54 the keys. Old and loud, the little machine had never once let me down. Watching it wobble off (摇摇晃晃地开走), I realized that this small but brave vehicle symbolizes a country that, even through the toughest journeys, remains 55 . 41. A. designs B. rents C. imports D. repairs 42. A. brochures B. tickets C. keys D. maps 43. A. reducing B. raising C. doubling D. balancing 44. A. saved B. donated C. earned D. borrowed 45. A. proud B. curious C. anxious D. confused 46. A. medical B. cultural C. financial D. social 47. A. record B. schedule C. habit D. target 48. A. therefore B. instead C. nevertheless D. otherwise 49. A. lessons B. encounters C. shelters D. tours 50. A. lose B. bury C. dress D. enjoy 51. A. belief B. doubt C. interest D. pleasure 52. A. travelers B. officials C. workers D. residents 53. A. gained B. shared C. reserved D. limited 54. A. picked up B. asked for C. handed over D. locked up 55. A. silent B. weak C. strong D. calm 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Shichahai: A Place Where Beijing’s Past Lives On Shichahai, in central Beijing, is a historic area with three lakes and many old hutongs. For centuries, people have lived and worked there. Today, it still gives visitors a chance 56 (explore) both its natural beauty and traditional way of life. Over the past decade, effective measures 57 (take) to protect the local environment through government projects. Trees have been planted beside the water, while loud outdoor music has been removed from public spaces. As a result, the lakes are cleaner and birds have returned, 58 adds colour and birdsong to lakeside walks. During the Yuan Dynasty, Shichahai 59 (become) the northern end of the Grand Canal. Boats carried grain and other goods from southern China to the capital. The waterways once reached farther north, helping the area grow into 60 busy centre of transport and trade. Old bridges, temples and former homes also tell many 61 (story) about Beijing’s past. Today, visitors can explore Shichahai 62 foot or view it from a boat. Beyond 63 (it) famous buildings, many visitors enjoy watching local residents go about their daily lives. With old houses and quiet water 64 (surround) them, visitors slow down and notice small details. This connection between history and everyday life is one of the area’s most valuable features. Years of careful protection have made the lakeside 65 (quiet) than it was ten years ago, yet Shichahai is still a neighbourhood, not a museum. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，你校英文报Voice栏目正在开展主题征稿，讨论在取得伟大成就时，天赋与努力哪个更重要。请你以“Which Matters More for Great Achievements: Talent or Effort?”为题，向该栏目投稿，内容包括： 1．你的观点； 2．你的理由； 3．作出总结。 注意： 1．写作词数应为80左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Which Matters More for Great Achievements: Talent or Effort? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 My brother Steven was born when I was seven. My sister Trudi and I treated him like a prince. But at eighteen months a doctor told us part of Steven’s brain had never grown. “He may never walk or talk,” he said. “Don’t expect much.” Mum cried for days. That night Dad held our hands at the kitchen table. “As long as the four of us stick together, nothing can beat us.” Then a new habit began. Every evening Trudi or I sat on the kitchen floor and read to Steven from the same red picture book. For three months he only looked into the empty air. Then one evening he pulled himself across the floor, reached the shelf and pushed the book open with both hands. At four he stood up with two metal sticks. At five he said his first word. Now, at eight, he knew about seven hundred words, and his favourite was my name: “Jen-ni-fer.” Everyone in our family was proud of him, but outside our house, I was not. I had just entered senior high school and joined the basketball team, never mentioning Steven to my friends. His slow, broken words gave everything away at once, and I could not bear the look on people’s faces. Last Friday Dad brought him to my first game. Steven had spent a whole week on a paper sign: JENNIFER 12, in huge letters, using every colour he owned. In the second half a loud voice rose above the crowd: “Come on, Jen-ni-fer!” I did not turn my head. After the game a teammate asked, “Who’s that funny little kid with the sign?” “No idea,” I heard myself say. Steven was three metres away, and he heard me too. That night he did not ask me to read. On Monday our coach said Friday’s game would be the final. “Invite your families.” At dinner Dad asked Steven if he would like to come. Steven shook his head and left the table. Later I found the sign in the kitchen rubbish bin (垃圾桶), folded small, every colour still bright. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On Thursday night, I brought the sign and the red picture book to Steven’s room. On Friday, just before the final began, Dad and Steven appeared at the gym gate. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $2026年高二10月题库 英语试题参考答案与评分标准 第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7,5分） 1-5 CBBAB 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 6-10 CBAAC 11-15 BCBCA 16-20 AACAB 第二部分阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21-23 BDB 24-27 AABC 28-31 ACDB 32-35 BDCA 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36-40 CDEBG 第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41-45 BCADA 46-50 CBDBA 51-55 ADBCC 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56.to explore 57.have been taken 58.which 59.became 60.a 61.stories 62.on 63.its 64.surrounding 65.quieter 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） Possible version 1: Which Matters More for Great Achievements:Talent or Effort? When it comes to which matters more for great achievements,I argue that effort comes before talent. I admit that talent provides a slightly higher starting point.However,natural ability alone doesn't lead to success necessarily.Even the most gifted people will waste their potential without hard work.Tu Youyou's discovery of artemisinin after over 190 failures is the best proof that constant effort drives real progress. To sum up,talent may give us a head start,but it is constant effort that really ensures we can reach the final destination. Possible version 2: Which Matters More for Great Achievements:Talent or Effort? There are many different views on whether talent or effort matters more for great achievements. Personally,I believe that talent plays a more significant role. I admit that effort is necessary.However,what truly makes the difference is talent.Specifically,unique talent enables people to think differently and see hidden connections,which makes historic breakthroughs possible.Among numerous physicists who devoted their lives to research,only Einstein,the genius,put forward the theory of relativity,completely changing our understanding of the universe. In closing,though effort contributes to daily progress,it is talent that brings about great achievements. 【高二英语卷参考答案第1页（共6页）】 第二节（满分25分） Possible Version 1: On Thursday night,I brought the sign and the red picture book to Steven's room.He sat in silence.I placed the bright sign on his desk and held his hands.I am sorry for my silly behaviour,"I whispered,"I was afraid of what others might think,but I made a mistake."He looked away,but I opened the red picture book.As I read the familiar story,tears dropped from my eyes.Slowly,he turned his head and listened."Please forgive me,"I begged him."I want you to be there for my final game. On Friday,just before the final began,Dad and Steven appeared at the gym gate.I could hardly believe my eyes.I rushed out of the court and gave him a big hug."You came!"I cried.I then led him to my team."This is Steven,my brother,"I introduced him with pride.The boy who had asked me the question smiled and greeted Steven.During the game,Steven waved his colourful sign,cheering loudly.His voice gave me courage to perform well.Dad was right:as long as we stick together and embrace each other,nothing can beat us. 数：168词) 答案详解 A篇 【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了四个面向13一17岁青少年的暑期夏令营，包括活动内容、时间、费用和 要求。 2l.B细节理解题。根据Camp1介绍中的“Note”部分：“Students need basic biology knowledge,.”(学生需 要具备基础的生物学知识)，可知参加该夏令营的要求是具备基础生物学知识。A、C、D选项的内容都为其 他camp要求。 22.D细节理解题。通过比较四个夏令营的费用(Fee)可知，Healthy Food Science(Camp4)的费用最低，为 430元。 23.B推理判断题。这篇文章是一则面向13一17岁青少年的夏令营招生广告，内容涉及活动、时间、费用和申 请方式。这类信息最可能出现在学校的公告栏(school notice board)上，以便目标学生群体看到。A(生物 教科书)、C(成人旅游杂志)、D(日报美食专栏)都与文章内容和目标读者不符。 B篇 【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文，探讨了人们为何会反复思考自己的小错误，并指出这种过度思考是无益的自我 责备，建议人们学会区分有益的自我纠正和无意义的反复思考。 24.A细节理解题。根据第二段“Most people believe thinking over things many times shows they are careful and that it will help them become better..”可知，人们反复思考小错误是希望借此获得自我提升。B、C、D选 项内容都与文本不符。 25.A观，点态度题。作者在第二段指出“too much thinking offers no new lessons”和“It becomes useless self- blame'”,并在最后一段建议“Real progress comes from giving up regrets that bring nothing good'”,表明作者 认为过度思考小错误对个人成长无益。 26.B推理判断题。第三段提到“spotlight effect'”(聚光灯效应)，指出人们错误地认为别人会注意到自己的小 尴尬，而事实上“most people spend most of their time worrying about their own weak points and mistakes'”, 说明别人其实并不在意我们的小尴尬。 27.C细节理解题。根据最后一段“You just need to know helpful self-correction is different from useless repeated thinking inside your mind.”可知，作者建议我们要区分有用的自我纠正和无意义的反复思考。 【高二英语卷参考答案第2页（共6页）】 C篇 【文章大意】本文是一篇议论文，针对“AI将导致大规模失业”的普遍担忧，作者通过列举现实数据和专家观点 进行反驳，认为目前无需为此过度恐慌。 28.A细节理解题。根据第一段“Many people fear that AI will take the place of human beings at work”可知， 人们对AI快速发展的担忧是它会导致人们失业。B项（低质量工作）文中未提及：C项（所有领域）过于绝 对，文中只讨论工作领域；D项（占据公众注意力）是结果而非担忧的内容。 29.C推理判断题。第二段先提出专家认为AI正在导致失业的规点，然后用“However,real-world economic data show something different'”转折，并列举了翻译行业就业增长和Klarna公司保留人工客服的例子，旨在 提供证据来反驳AI导致失业的观点。A项（规则难遵守）文中未提及；B项(AI在科技行业失效)与文意不 符，文中是说公司选择保留人工；D项（解释翻译工作增长）Klarna的例子是并列证据，不是解释翻译行业增 长的原因。 30.D词义猜测题。根据第四段，全球低失业率和工资增长的现象与“AI减少工作需求”的观点是相悖的。因 此，contradict意为“与…相矛盾，反驳”，与Go against意思相近。A项（依赖）、B项（支持）、C项（关注）均 不符合上下文逻辑关系。 31.B主旨大意题。文章先提出人们对AI导致失业的担忧，然后通过大量事实和数据分析，论证了这种担忧 是不必要的，最后得出结论“At present,there is no reason to worry about job losses brought by Al..”。因 此，文章主旨是人们不必担心AI会抢走工作。 D篇 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，针对“年轻人比老年人更幸福”的传统观念，文章通过引用全球调查数据和心理 学研究，揭示了幸福感呈“U型”曲线变化的规律，指出人的生活满意度会随年龄增长而提高，并提出了实现长 期幸福的实用建议。 32.B细节理解题。根据第一段“Its data show happiness forms a U-shape'”可知，Jonathan Rauch认为幸福感 呈U形模式。 33.D第一段的意外发现引发诸多相关研究，Karwetsky的研究由此展开。A项：考察两种幸福感只是研究手 段，并非目的。B项：张冠李戴，U型幸福曲线是Ruch的研究成果，本研究只证实该模式。C项：两种幸福 感为心理学家已有划分，不是本研究的证明对象。D项正确，呼应第一段中引发诸多相关研究的内容。 34.C细节理解题。根据第四段“Pressure from money problems lowers satisfaction,especially for those aged 50一69.”可知，50至69岁年龄组受金钱压力影响最大。 35.A标题归纳题。全文围绕幸福感随年龄变化的U形曲线展开，介绍了其表现、原因和相关研究，因此 “TheU-shaped Curve of Happiness'"是最佳标题。 七选五 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了四种应对繁重工作压力的方法。 36.C设空处位于段首，起承上启下的作用。上文提到我们可以训练大脑来应对压力，下文紧接着介绍了四种 方法。C项“Here are four useful methods to deal with hard work.”能够很好地引出下文。 37.D本段介绍的是“萨拉米切片法”，即把大任务分解成小步骤。D项“Small divided steps make huge jobs much less frightening..”是对这一方法好处的总结，符合语境。 38.E本段介绍的是“2分钟法则”，即通过承诺只做2分钟来trick your brain into starting tough work。E项 “Starting a task is far more difficult than keeping on doing it.."解释了为什么这个方法有效，因为开始是最难的。 【高二英语卷参考答案第3页（共6页）】 39.B设空处为段落主题句。本段内容讲的是完成任务后给自己奖励，B项“Build Your Own Reward System”能够概括本段主旨。 4o.G本段介绍的是积极的自我对话。G项“Such positive self-talks help you clear away self-doubt during difficult tasks..”中的“Such positive self--talks'”指代上文的“Repeat warm and powerful sentences'”,并说明 了其作用，符合语境。 完形填空 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者在斯里兰卡体验一种独特的嘟嘟车租赁服务，以及这项服务如何帮 助当地居民改善生活。 4l.B根据上文“Instead of buying”和下文“he cleared the loan”可知，公司是从当地人那里租用(rents)嘟 嘟车。 42.C根据下文“I54_the keys”可知，公司把车钥匙(keys)交给游客。 43.A根据上文“his hours were cut'”可知，工作时间减少会大大减少(reducing)他的收入。 44.D根据下文“he cleared the loan'”可知，他借了(borrowed)4500美元来买车。 45.A看到外国游客排队乘坐他提供的哪哪车，并为当地家庭带来经济利益，他感到自豪(proud)。 46.C这项业务给当地家庭带来了真实的经济(financial)利益，因为文中提到了“cleared the loan”和 “established a homestay”。 47.B自驾嘟嘟车让游客可以设定自己的行程(schedule)。 48.D自驾嘟嘟车可以让游客参观那些他们否则(otherwise)可能会错过的隐蔽商店。 49.B这种开放式的交通工具提供了意想不到的野生动物邂逅(encounters)。 50.A考查动词短语辨析。lose oneself in,.,意为“沉浸于、陶醉于…”，与上文step out of their usual routine(跳出日常轨迹)构成语义递进一游客不仅走出熟悉的生活节奏，更完全沉浸于当地生活之中，契 合全文“深度体验、文化连接”的主题。B项bury oneself in多指“埋头于（工作、书本）”，惯用宾语与local life不符；C项dress oneself in后接衣物，语义明显不合；D项enjoy oneself意为“玩得痛快”，其后不接in, 若用enjoy应直接说enjoy local life。.故选A。 51.A公司秉持着真正为社区做贡献的信念(belief),设定了“一户一车”的限制。 52.D这为更多的当地居民(residents)提供了机会。 53.B确保利润被分享(shared),而不是被少数富人控制。 54,C旅程结束后，我交还了(handed over)钥匙。 55.C根据上文“the little machine had never once let me down"以及“small but brave”可知，作者认为这辆车象 征着一个即使在最艰难的旅程中仍然坚强的国家，所以选strong。 语法填空 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了北京什刹海地区的历史、环境改善及其独特的魅力。 56.to explore a chance to do sth.是固定搭配，意为“做某事的机会”。 57,have been taken根据时间状语“Over the past decade'”可知，应用现在完成时。measures与take是被动关 系，故用现在完成时的被动语态。 58.which此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面整个句子，关系词在从句中作主语，故用which。 59.became根据时间状语“During the Yuan Dynasty'”可知，应用一般过去时。 60.a centre是可数名词，此处表示泛指，且busy以辅音音素开头，故用不定冠词a。 6l.stories story是可数名词，根据前面的many可知，应用复数形式。 62.on on foot是固定搭配，意为“步行”。 63.its 修饰名词buildings,应用形容词性物主代词its。 【高二英语卷参考答案第4页（共6页）】 64,surrounding此处是with复合结构，houses and quiet water与surround是主动关系，故用现在分词 surrounding. 65,quieter根据后面的than可知，应用形容词的比较级形式。 听力部分录音稿 Text 1 M:Excuse me,can I return this shirt and buy this jacket instead? W:No problem,sir.The jacket is 80,and the shirt was 45.You can just pay the difference.D M:Thanks. Text 2 W:You know what,I'm looking for a new flat. M:Why?Your flat is so close to the college. W:But the bathroom is in bad shape,2 and the cooker hasn't been fixed for months now. Text 3 M:How was the meal last night? W:The soup was lovely as a starter,but the pizza was a different story.3 M:How come? W:Actually,it wasn't the flavor I ordered.The cake was lovely for dessert,though. Text 4 M:The light in this dining hall is a little too bright,don't you think? W:I'd say it's perfect for a football stadium. Text 5 M:Mrs.Smith...I've left my homework at home.Can I use my phone quickly? W:How will that help? M:I emailed a copy to my mother.Hopefully I can download and print it out right here.5 Text 6 M:Sarah,I heard from Mark that you were promoted last Friday.Congratulations! W:Thanks. M:When does it go into effect?Next week? W:No,it starts in two weeks.6 But I'm busy until then since I need to attend training every day for it.I don't know when I'll have the time to pack this stuff up. M:Well,I've finished my work for the day.I can help you. W:Really?That's perfect.Could you see if there's an extra box in the storeroom?D Text 7 M:Look up there...See the penguins? W:Yes,there's one!And another! M:They're harder to see right now as most of them are in their holes,caring for their eggs.Q W:Holes in the sand? M:Yes!Here,let's climb up onto those rocks.8 We might see them fishing! W:Won't we scare them? M:No.They're brave little guys.You can get quite close.Just don't touch them. 【高二英语卷参考答案第5页（共6页）】 W:You know,I always assumed penguins weren't very bright. M:Not true!They learn tricks,communicate with each other,and swim thousands of miles back to the same place every year. W:Really?That's amazing! M:Yeah.They also stay with one mate for life. W:I knew that.10 How sweet! Text 8 W:So,what exam did you just take? M:The IELTS-you know,the international English test. W:Oh!Did you take it for further study? M:Well,actually,I want to be a pilot in the future,and the job requires a high English score.1 I need at least a 6.5. W:And how do you think you did? M:Pretty well,actually.I'm quite sure I'll get the score I need.The results will come by post in about two weeks. W:Great!And what if you don't get 6.5? M:Then I'll just keep studying and take it again.I won't give up.3 W:That's the spirit！Good luck！ Text 9 M:Hi,Mom!Here's the jacket you lent to Aunt Lisa. W:Thanks,Mike!I need it back-I'm going back to work next week. M:Really?Are you excited? W:Very!Now that Tommy's settled at the little kids'school,I finally have time.I love your dad and you kids, but staying at home all day is the hardest job I've ever had. M:Really?I thought it was easy-no meetings,no homework... W:The work never stops,Mike.It's 24 hours a day.Cooking,washing clothes,taking you to the doctor,going to school meetings.,.⑤ M:But at least you'll never lose your job! W:True.But nobody says "thank you".People only notice when something doesn't get done.That's the hardest part.⑩ M:I never thought about it that way... Text 10 W:Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston.When he was 10 years old,he stopped going to school, 1 and at 12 he began to work for his brother as a printer.And in 1725 he became the printer of money for the Pennsylvania colony.When he was young,Franklin had light brown hair and was not good-looking.When he grew old,he became wealthy and famous.He also became fat and had little hair.18 People thought he was smart, funny and easy-going.Franklin's biggest interest was science.1Once during a storm,he discovered that lightning is electrical.He also invented bifocal eyeglasses,a special kind of glasses with an upper part for seeing things at a distance and a lower part for reading.What's more,Franklin set up the first fire department and the first public library in America.As a matter of fact,Franklin was the most famous American of his time. 【高二英语卷参考答案第6页（共6页）】这是2026年高20月英语听力，该部分分为第一第二两节。注意回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到答题卡上请看听力部分第一节，第一节听下面五段录音，每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍，现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。听下面的录音，回答第一小题。Excuse me, can I return the shirt and buy this jacket instead? No problem, sir. The jacket is eighty dollars and the shirt was forty five dollars. You can just pay the difference. thanks. Excuse me, can I . return this shirt and buy this jacket instead? No problem, sir. The jacket is eighty dollars and the shirt was forty five dollars. You can just pay the difference. thanks. 听下面的录音，回答第二小题。You know what? I'm looking for a new flat. Why your flat is so close to the college. but the bathroom is in bad shape and the cooker hasn't been fixed for months now. You know what? I'm looking for a new flat. why your flat is so close to the college. but the bathroom is in bad shape and the cooker hasn't been fixed for months now. 听下面的录音，回答第三小题。How was last night? The soup was . lovely as a starter, but the pizza was a different story. How come, actually. IT wasn't the flavor I ordered? The cake was lovely for a dessert, though. How was the meal last night? The soup was lovely as a starter, but the pizza was a different story. How come . actually IT wasn't the flavor I ordered? The cake was lovely for a dessert, though. 听下面的录音，回答第四小题。The light in this dining home is a little too bad, don't you think? I'd say it's perfect for a football stadium. The light in this dining hall is a little too bright. don't you think? I'd say it's perfect for a football stadium. 听下面的录音，回答第五小题。mr. Smith, i've left my homework at home. Can I use my phone quickly? How will that help? I emailed a copy to my mother. Hopefully I can download and print IT out right here. mr. Smith, I ve left my homework at home. Can I use my phone quickly? How will that help? I mailed a copy to my mother. Hopefully I can download and print IT out right here. 第一节到此结束，第二节听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的ABC3个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，每小题将都有5秒钟的作答时间，每段录音播放两遍。听下面的录音，回答第六和第七小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Sarah, I heard from mark that you were promoted last friday. congratulations. thanks. When does IT go into effect next week? No, IT starts . in two weeks, but i'm busy until then. Since I need to attend training every day for IT, I don't know when i'll have the time to pack this stuff up. Well, i've finished my work for the day. I can help you really. That's perfect. Could you see if there's an extra box in the store room? Sarah, I heard from mark that you were promoted last friday. congratulations. thanks. When does IT go into effect next week? No, IT starts . in two weeks, but i'm busy until then. Since I need to attend training every day for IT, I don't know when i'll have the time to pack this stuff up. Well, i've finished my work for the day. I can help you really. That's perfect. Could you see if there's an extra box in the store room? 听下面的录音，回答第八至第十小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Look up there. See the penguins. Yes, there's one and another. They're harder to see right now as most of them are in their holes caring . for their eggs, holes in the sand. Yes, here, let's clip up onto those rocks. We might see them fishing. Won't we scare them? No, their brave little guys, you can get quite close. Just don't touch them. You know, I always assumed penguins weren't very bright. Not true. They learn tricks, communicate with each other and swim thousands of miles back to the same place every year. Really, that's amazing. Yeah, they also stay with one mate for life. I knew that. How sweet. Look up there. See the penguins. Yes, theirs one and another. They're harder to see right now as most of them are in their holes. Caring for their eggs . holds in the sand. yes. Here, let's climb up onto those rocks. We might see them fishing. Won't we scare them? No. their brave little guys, you can get quite close. Just don't touch them. You know, I always assumed penguins weren't very bright. Not true. They learn tricks, communicate with each other and swim thousands of miles back to the same . place every year. Really, that's amazing. Yeah, they also stay with one mate for life. I knew that. How sweet. 听下面的录音，回答第十一至第十三小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。So what exam did you just . take the IELTS, you know, the international english test? 哦，did you take IT for further study? Well, actually, I want to be a pilot in the future, and the job requires a high english score. I need at least at six point five. And how do you think you did pretty well? Actually, i'm quite sure i'll get the score. I need the results will come by post in about two weeks. great. And whether you don't get six point five. then i'll just keep studying and take IT again. I won't give up. That's the spirit. Good luck. So what exam did you just . take the IELTS, you know, the international english test? Oh, did you take IT for further study? Well, actually I want to be a pilot in the future and the job requires a high english score. I need at least at six point five. And how do you think you did . pretty well? Actually, i'm quite sure i'll get the score. I need the results will come by post in about two weeks. great. And whether you don't get six point five. then i'll just keep studying and take IT again. I won't give up. That's the spirit. Good luck. 听下面的录音，回答第十四至第十六小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Hi mom. Here's the jacket you lent to aunt lisa. Thanks. mike. I need IT back. I'm going back to work next week. really. Are you excited . very now that Tommy is settled at the little kid school? I finally have time. I love your dad and you kids, but staying at home all day is the hardest job i've ever had. really. I thought I was easy. No meetings, no homework. The work never stops. Mike, it's twenty four hours a day, cooking, washing clothes, taking you to the doctor, go to school meetings. But at least you'll never lose your job. True, but nobody says, thank you. People only notice when something doesn't get done. That's the hardest part. I never thought about IT that way. Hi mom. Here's the jacket you lent to aunt lisa. Thanks. mike. I need IT back. I'm going back to work next week. really. Are you excited . very now that Tommy is settled at the little kid school? I finally have time. I love your dad and you kids, but staying at home all day is the hardest job i've ever had. really. I thought IT was easy. No meetings, no homework. The work never stops. Mike, it's twenty four hours a day, cooking, washing clothes, taking you to the doctor, go to school meetings. but at least you'll never lose your job. true. But nobody says, thank you. People only notice when something doesn't get done. That's the hardest part. I never thought about IT that way. 听下面的录音，回答第十七至第二十小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Benjamin Franklin was born in seventy no six in boston. When he was ten years old, he stopped going to school, and at twelve he began to work for his brother as a printer, and in seventeen twenty five he became the printer of money for the pensylvania colony. When he was Young, Franklin had light Brown hair and was not good looking. When he grew old, he became wealthy and famous. He also became fat and had little hair. People thought he was smart, funny and easy going. Franklin's biggest interest was science. Once during a storm, he discovered that lightning is electrical. He also invented by focal eye glasses, a special kind of glasses with an upper part for seeing things at a distance and a lower part for reading. What's more, Franklin set up the first fire department and the first public library in america. As a matter of fact, Franklin was the most famous american of his time. Benjamin Franklin was born in seventeen o six in boston. When he was ten years old, he stopped going to school, and at twelve he began to work for his brother as a printer, and in seventeen twenty five, he became the printer of money for the pensylvania colony. When he was Young, Franklin had light Brown hair and was not good looking. When he grew old, he became wealthy and famous. He also became fat and had little hair. People thought he was smart, funny and easy going. Franklin's biggest interest was science. Once during a storm, he discovered that lightning is electrical. He also invented by focal eyeglasses, a special kind of glasses with an upper part for things at a distance and a lower part for reading. What's more, Franklin set up the first fire department and the first public library in america. As a matter of that, Franklin was the most famous american of his time. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 2026年高二10月题库 英语试题参考答案与评分标准 第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 1 — 5 CBBAB 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 6 — 10 CBAAC 11 — 15 BCBCA 16 — 20 AACAB 第二部分 阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 21 — 23 BDB 24 — 27 AABC 28 — 31 ACDB 32 — 35 BDCA 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 36 — 40 CDEBG 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 41 — 45 BCADA 46 — 50 CBDBA 51 — 55 ADBCC 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. to explore 57. have been taken 58. which 59. became 60. a 61. stories 62. on 63. its 64. surrounding 65. quieter 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） Possible version 1: Which Matters More for Great Achievements: Talent or Effort? When it comes to which matters more for great achievements, I argue that effort comes before talent. I admit that talent provides a slightly higher starting point. However, natural ability alone doesn’t lead to success necessarily. Even the most gifted people will waste their potential without hard work. Tu Youyou’s discovery of artemisinin after over 190 failures is the best proof that constant effort drives real progress. To sum up, talent may give us a head start, but it is constant effort that really ensures we can reach the final destination. Possible version 2: Which Matters More for Great Achievements: Talent or Effort? There are many different views on whether talent or effort matters more for great achievements. Personally, I believe that talent plays a more significant role. I admit that effort is necessary. However, what truly makes the difference is talent. Specifically, unique talent enables people to think differently and see hidden connections, which makes historic breakthroughs possible. Among numerous physicists who devoted their lives to research, only Einstein, the genius, put forward the theory of relativity, completely changing our understanding of the universe. In closing, though effort contributes to daily progress, it is talent that brings about great achievements. 第二节（满分25分） Possible Version 1: On Thursday night, I brought the sign and the red picture book to Steven’s room. He sat in silence. I placed the bright sign on his desk and held his hands. I am sorry for my silly behaviour,” I whispered. “I was afraid of what others might think, but I made a mistake.” He looked away, but I opened the red picture book. As I read the familiar story, tears dropped from my eyes. Slowly, he turned his head and listened. “Please forgive me,” I begged him. “I want you to be there for my final game.” On Friday, just before the final began, Dad and Steven appeared at the gym gate. I could hardly believe my eyes. I rushed out of the court and gave him a big hug. “You came!” I cried. I then led him to my team. “This is Steven, my brother,” I introduced him with pride. The boy who had asked me the question smiled and greeted Steven. During the game, Steven waved his colourful sign, cheering loudly. His voice gave me courage to perform well. Dad was right: as long as we stick together and embrace each other, nothing can beat us.（续写字数：168词） 听力部分录音稿 Text 1 M: Excuse me, can I return this shirt and buy this jacket instead? W: No problem, sir. The jacket is $80, and the shirt was $45. You can just pay the difference. ① M: Thanks. Text 2 W: You know what, I’m looking for a new flat. M: Why? Your flat is so close to the college. W: But the bathroom is in bad shape, ② and the cooker hasn’t been fixed for months now. Text 3 M: How was the meal last night? W: The soup was lovely as a starter, but the pizza was a different story. ③ M: How come? W: Actually, it wasn’t the flavor I ordered. The cake was lovely for dessert, though. Text 4 M: The light in this dining hall is a little too bright, don’t you think? W: I’d say it’s perfect for a football stadium. ④ Text 5 M: Mrs. Smith … I’ve left my homework at home. Can I use my phone quickly? W: How will that help? M: I emailed a copy to my mother. Hopefully I can download and print it out right here. ⑤ Text 6 M: Sarah, I heard from Mark that you were promoted last Friday. Congratulations! W: Thanks. M: When does it go into effect? Next week? W: No, it starts in two weeks. ⑥ But I’m busy until then since I need to attend training every day for it. I don’t know when I’ll have the time to pack this stuff up. M: Well, I’ve finished my work for the day. I can help you. W: Really? That’s perfect. Could you see if there’s an extra box in the storeroom? ⑦ Text 7 M: Look up there … See the penguins? W: Yes, there’s one! And another! M: They’re harder to see right now as most of them are in their holes, caring for their eggs. ⑨ W: Holes in the sand? M: Yes! Here, let’s climb up onto those rocks. ⑧ We might see them fishing! W: Won’t we scare them? M: No. They’re brave little guys. You can get quite close. Just don’t touch them. W: You know, I always assumed penguins weren’t very bright. M: Not true! They learn tricks, communicate with each other, and swim thousands of miles back to the same place every year. W: Really? That’s amazing! M: Yeah. They also stay with one mate for life. W: I knew that. ⑩ How sweet! Text 8 W: So, what exam did you just take? M: The IELTS — you know, the international English test. W: Oh! Did you take it for further study? M: Well, actually, I want to be a pilot in the future, and the job requires a high English score. ⑪ I need at least a 6.5. W: And how do you think you did? M: Pretty well, actually. I’m quite sure I’ll get the score I need. ⑫ The results will come by post in about two weeks. W: Great! And what if you don’t get 6.5? M: Then I’ll just keep studying and take it again. I won’t give up. ⑬ W: That’s the spirit! Good luck! Text 9 M: Hi, Mom! Here’s the jacket you lent to Aunt Lisa. W: Thanks, Mike! I need it back — I’m going back to work next week. M: Really? Are you excited? W: Very! Now that Tommy’s settled at the little kids’ school, I finally have time. ⑭ I love your dad and you kids, but staying at home all day is the hardest job I’ve ever had. M: Really? I thought it was easy — no meetings, no homework … W: The work never stops, Mike. It’s 24 hours a day. Cooking, washing clothes, taking you to the doctor, going to school meetings … ⑮ M: But at least you’ll never lose your job! W: True. But nobody says “thank you”. People only notice when something doesn’t get done. That’s the hardest part. ⑯ M: I never thought about it that way … Text 10 W: Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 in Boston. When he was 10 years old, he stopped going to school, ⑰ and at 12 he began to work for his brother as a printer. And in 1725 he became the printer of money for the Pennsylvania colony. When he was young, Franklin had light brown hair and was not good-looking. When he grew old, he became wealthy and famous. He also became fat and had little hair. ⑱ People thought he was smart, funny and easy-going. Franklin’s biggest interest was science. ⑲ Once during a storm, he discovered that lightning is electrical. He also invented bifocal eyeglasses, a special kind of glasses with an upper part for seeing things at a distance and a lower part for reading. What’s more, Franklin set up the first fire department and the first public library in America. ⑳ As a matter of fact, Franklin was the most famous American of his time. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $