江苏省苏州市吴江区汾湖中学2019-2020学年高二下学期居家模拟考试英语试题

江苏省苏州市吴江区汾湖中学2019-2020学年高二下学期居家模拟考试英语试题

英 语 注意：1. 本卷分为第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。答案全部做在答题卡上。‎ ‎2. 总分为150分。答题时间120分钟。‎ 第一部分：听力理解 (共两节，满分20分)‎ 做题时，先将答案标在调研卷上。听力录音部分结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将调研卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 ‎ 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在调研卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. Plants. B. Animals. C. Rainforests.‎ ‎2. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Doctor and patient. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.‎ ‎3. What is the woman going to do now?‎ A. Look for her keys. B. Go to work by bus. C. Clean up the room.‎ ‎4. What will the man do during the holidays?‎ A. A musician. B. An actress. C. A writer.‎ ‎5. Why doesn’t the woman hire a gardener?‎ A. To cut down the expenses. B. To kill the spare time. C. To learn gardening.‎ 第二节 (共15小题)‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。‎ ‎6. What does the woman intend to do?‎ A. Buy a dress. B. Visit a college. C. Organize a big dance.‎ ‎7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Professor and student.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。‎ ‎8. Why is Tom going to Canada?‎ A. To run a business. B. To enjoy a holiday trip. C. To get together with his family.‎ ‎9. How does the woman feel about Tom?‎ A. Helpful. B. Pitiful. C. Anxious.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Where is the conversation taking place?‎ A. In the man’s house. B. In the woman’s house. C. In their friend’s house.‎ ‎11. What color is the meat container?‎ A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. Red.‎ ‎12. What is the side dish mentioned by the man?‎ A. Eggplant with soy sauce. B. Pork with pineapple. C. Tomatoes with sugar.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. Who is Macy?‎ A. Ed’s mother. B. Ed’s teacher. C. Ed’s friend.‎ ‎14. How does Ed usually go to kindergarten?‎ A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus.‎ ‎15. What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten?‎ A. Telling stories. B. Singing songs. C. Playing with others.‎ ‎16. What do the teachers say about Ed?‎ A. He’s clever. B. He’s quiet. C. He’s brave.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What classes can visitors take in Bali according to the speaker?‎ A. Diving. B. Swimming. C. Fishing.‎ ‎18. Why do some scientists come to Bali?‎ A. To study volcanoes.‎ B. To study the sea creatures.‎ C. To study traditional artworks.‎ ‎19. What do most people of Bali do?‎ A. Work in tourism. B. Do agricultural work. C. Make special clothes.‎ ‎20. What does the speaker think is good to do during Chinese New Year?‎ A. Drink traditional coffee. B. Do some shopping. C. Visit Buddhist temples.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分40分)‎ 第一节 (共10小题；每小题3分，满分30分)‎ ‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。‎ A Choosing where to live may be one of the biggest decisions you’ll make when you move to Sydney, but you’ll have plenty of help.‎ Temporary arrival accommodation Before you move to Sydney, we recommend that you book a temporary place to stay. Once you get here, you can look for longer-term accommodation.‎ ‎— sydney.edu.au/accommodation/short-term On-campus-residential colleges (fully catered饮食全包的)‎ The University has eight residential colleges on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus, including International House, a residential community of global scholars. Colleges provide comfortable, fully ‎ furnished single rooms and daily meals, along with sporting, cultural, leadership and social programs. They also include on-site tutorials (辅导课) in addition to campus-based classes.‎ ‎— sydney.edu.au/colleges On-campus residences (self-catered饮食自理的)‎ The University has two self-run residences—Queen Mary Building (QMB) and Abercrombie Student Accommodation—on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus. Both just under a year old, they house up to 1000 students. These residences provide modern single-study rooms with large common living, learning and study spaces, shared kitchens, a theatre, gyms, soundproofed music rooms, art studios, sky lounges and rooftop gardens.‎ ‎— sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-on-campus.html Off-campus living More than 90 percent of our students live off campus. The University is close to many dynamic and multicultural suburbs such as Annandale, Newtown, Chippendale and Glebe. A great place to search is our large online database of properties.‎ ‎— sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-off-campus.html ‎21. Where can you find a place to live temporarily?‎ A. On “sydney.edu.au/colleges”.‎ B. On “sydney.edu.au/accommodation/short-term”.‎ C. On “sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-on-campus.html”.‎ D. On “sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live-off-campus.html”.‎ ‎22. What do students living in QMB have access to?‎ A. Their own kitchens. B. On-site tutorials. ‎ C. Daily meals. D. Gyms.‎ ‎23. What is the most popular choice among students?‎ A. Living off campus. B. Living in host families.‎ C. Living in self-catered flats on campus. D. Living in fully catered houses on campus.‎ B MACHINES are getting to know each other better. An artificial intelligence, developed by Google-owned research firm DeepMind, can now pass an important psychological assessment that most children only develop the skills to pass at around age 4. The achievement in this key theory of mind test may lead to AIs that are more human-like.‎ Most humans regularly think about other people’s desires, beliefs or intentions. For a long time, this was thought to be uniquely human, but an increasing body of evidence suggests that some other animals, such as orangutans(红毛猩猩) and ravens(乌鸦) may have theory of mind. However, the idea that machines could share these abilities is normally reserved for science fiction.‎ DeepMind thinks otherwise. The firm created its latest AI with the intention of it developing a ‎ basic theory of mind. The AI is called Theory of Mind-net, or ToM-net for short. In a virtual world, ToM-net is able to not just predict what other AI agents will do, but also understand that they may hold false beliefs about the world.‎ For humans, the idea that others can hold false beliefs seems very natural. However, humans don’t actually understand that other people can hold false beliefs until around age 4. “It’s a classic developmental stage for young children,” says Peter Stone at the University of Texas at Austin. One of the main reasons we know about this is a psychology experiment called the Sally-Anne test. In the test, Anne watches Sally leave an object somewhere, only for it to be moved without Sally seeing. Anne, who has seen everything, is then asked where Sally will first look for the object. To pass the test, Anne needs to be able to distinguish between where the object is and where Sally thinks it is. In other words, Anne needs to understand that Sally may hold a false belief about the object’s location.‎ To copy this set-up for AIs, ToM-net plays the role of Anne in a virtual world consisting of an 11-by-11 grid, some internal walls and four objects. Surprisingly, ToM-net basically passes this form of the Sally-Anne test and exhibit some basic theory of mind. This is a big step. Making computer programs that copy behaviors like theory of mind could improve our understanding of people and other animals, says Christopher Lucas at the University of Edinburgh, UK. But Alan Wagner at Georgia Tech Research Institute says the 11-by-11 grid set-up is too simplistic for the researchers to claim they have got the idea of theory of mind.‎ Outside of the debate as to whether ToM-net truly exhibits theory of mind, there is a possibility that it might help make more human-like AIs. “The more our machines can learn to understand others, the better they can interpret requests, help find information, explain what they are doing, teach us new things and tailor their responses to individuals,” says Rabinowitz at DeepMind.‎ ‎24. According to the underlined sentence in Para 3, DeepMind thinks ________. ‎ A. machines are likely to develop theory of mind B. only human beings can develop theory of mind C. some animals may know about people’s intentions D. machines may know better about the world than humans ‎25. By mentioning the Sally-Anne test, the author intends to prove ________.‎ A. Anne has theory of mind since she passes the test B. it is natural for humans to hold false beliefs C. age 4 is a classic developmental stage for children D. ToM-net possesses some basic theory of mind ‎26. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?‎ A. ToM-net failed the Sally-Anne test surprisingly.‎ B. Alan Wagner and Christopher Lucas share similar views.‎ C. Rabinowitz is optimistic about the future of ToM-net.‎ D. Humans will largely depend upon human-like AIs.‎ C Today’s world is not an easy adjustment for young adults. A key skill set for success is persistence(毅力), a characteristic that researchers say is heavily influenced by fathers. Researchers from Brigham Young University discovered that fathers are in a unique position to help their adolescent children learn persistence.‎ BYU professors Laura Padilla-Walker and Randal Day arrived at these findings after following 325 American families over several years. And over time, the persistence gained through fathers led to higher achievement in school.‎ ‎“There are relatively few studies that stress the unique role of fathers,” Padilla-Walker said. “This research also helps to prove that characteristics such as persistence- which can be taught-are key to a child’s life success.”‎ Researchers determined that dads need to practice an “authoritative” parenting style. Authoritative parenting is not authoritarian: rigid, demanding or controlling. Rather, an authoritative parenting style includes some of the following characteristics: children feel warmth and love from their father; responsibility and the reasons behind rules are stressed; children are given an appropriate level of autonomy (自主权).‎ In the study, about 52 percent of the dads exhibited above-average levels of authoritative parenting. A key finding is that over time, children raised by an authoritative father were significantly more likely to develop persistence, which leads to better outcomes in school.‎ This particular study examined 11 to 14-year-olds living in two-parent homes. Yet the researchers suggest that single parents still may play a role in teaching the benefits of persistence, which is an avenue of future research.‎ ‎27. What is special about the BYU professors’ study?‎ A. It centered on fathers’ role in parenting. ‎ B. It was based on a number of large families.‎ C. It analyzed different kinds of parenting styles.‎ D. It aimed to improve kids’ achievement in school. ‎ ‎28. What would an authoritative father do when raising his children?‎ A. Ignore their demands. B. Make decisions for them.‎ C. Control their behaviors. D. Explain the rules to them.‎ ‎29. Which group can be a focus of future studies according to the researchers?‎ A. Single parents. B. Children aged from 11 to 14.‎ C. Authoritarian fathers. D. Mothers in two-parent homes.‎ ‎30. Which of the following is the best title for the text?‎ A. Three Characteristics of Authoritative Fathers B. Key Skills for Young Adults to Succeed in Future C. Children Tend to Learn Determination from Father D. Family Relationship Influences School Performance 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)‎ ‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ I work at a community library. Many people are under the assumption that public libraries are no longer needed because of the Internet. Nothing could be further from the truth. 31 ‎ A simple Internet search for “cats” produces approximately 2. 98 billion results in less than one second. It is a huge number! How do you even begin to sort through all of those results? We hear so much about “false news”. 32 Librarians are there to help. They have been trained, through special classes and workshops, to sort through all of the results and find credible sources. Author Neil Gaiman said, “Google can bring you back 100, 000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.”‎ ‎ 33 It helps connect people with the resources they need to find a job, continue their education, and learn new skills. It helps seniors find the resources they need to keep up with the “modern” world. It helps new parents develop a love for literacy in their children and bond with them. It helps local artists and craftsmen display their work. It helps students find the answers to those seemingly impossible homework questions. It allows people to meet and exchange ideas.‎ Libraries are so much more than books and information. Yes, there are public computers, Internet access, movies, music, programs and a thousand other things. 34 They are places where people feel safe and welcomed. They are places where someone who has limited resources can freely access materials and equipment they wouldn’t otherwise be able to. They can, at times, be a harbor for someone who needs a quiet place to work or study.‎ Some of the best memories of my childhood involve going to the local library and in speaking with many others in the neighborhood, they too have those same memories. They are presently making those same memories with their children and their grandchildren. 35 I don’t see the Internet doing that.‎ A. We don’t know what sources to trust.‎ B. The public library helps people better their lives.‎ C. The importance of library staff comes to the surface.‎ D. However, libraries’ meaning and relevance goes even beyond that.‎ E. The public library brings people together to build a strong community. ‎ F. In fact, it is because of the Internet that public libraries are needed now more than ever. ‎ G. Every day children, students and adults use libraries to learn, grow and achieve their dreams.‎ 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分25分)‎ 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。‎ I have the bad habit of skipping to the last pages of a book to see how it ends while I’m still in the middle of it. Often my 36 wouldn’t be confined (局限) just to the books I read but also to what others were 37 as well. Finally, one day my daughter told me with a little 38 . “Dad,‎ ‎ please just read a book one page at a time like everyone else!”‎ At times I didn’t 39 this bad habit to just reading books either. I also tried to skip ahead in my life and 40 what to do months and even years from now instead of enjoying each day as it is intended. I knew that the book of my life wasn’t done yet and that I had many 41 left to go. 42 , that didn’t stop me from trying to write the 43 half-way through. Time and again, I would foolishly jump ahead and try to solve every potential problem before it 44 so I could reach that storybook happily ever after ending. Life, however, doesn’t 45 like that. It loves to 46 us, and you never know what new problem or opportunity each new day will bring.‎ Life has often had to 47 me to slow down. Recently, when I found myself returning to that bad habit of rushing ahead and living in the 48 again, I felt a special voice gently telling me, “ Live one day at a time.” Then I smiled, and turned the book of my life back to the 49 page. Each of us has to write it 50 and moment by moment. We have to trust that it will bring our story to its perfect end.‎ ‎36. A. impatience B. difficulty C. influence D. effort ‎37. A. demanding B. carrying C. writing D. reading ‎38. A. interest B. excitement C. anger D. sadness ‎39. A. extend B. spread C. limit D. devote ‎40. A. bring out B. let out C. try out D. figure out ‎41. A. pages B. things C. reports D. novels ‎42. A. Indeed B. Still C. Surely D. Finally ‎43. A. ending B. plot C. outline D. passage ‎44. A. counted B. left C. happened D. backed ‎45. A. start B. finish C. work D. change ‎46. A. touch B. amuse C. worry D. surprise ‎47. A. allow B. force C. remind D. encourage ‎48. A. present B. memory C. dream D. future ‎49. A. right B. first C. new D. blank ‎50. A. more or less B. line by line C. one by one D. now and then 第二节 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ ‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Over the past decade, China has become the world’s No. I consumer in many important aspects 51 ‎ ‎(range) from auto to mobile phones, And films too would be added to 52 list.‎ Last year China’s total ticket sales 53 (fall) a bit short of the North American box office, 54 ‎ is a healthy showing for China. Since 1994, when Chinese government eased a long-standing ban on all foreign films. the 55 (grow) in China’s box office has translated into huge profits for U.S. studios.‎ ‎ 56 , there are clear signs that Hollywood’s dominance (支配) of China’s film scene has begun to fade. No fewer than four of the five top movies in China last year were 57 (local) produced. Among them 58 (be) the biggest moneymaker Wolf Warrior 2, which had taken in a record-shattering $84 million by the end of the year. The promotion of China’s film industry may follow that of many other product 59 (category) in the country. With the mature of China’s economy, global players find ‎ 60 (they) having a shrinking share of a growing market.‎ 第四部分：基础知识 (共35小题；每小题1分，满分35分)‎ 第一节：单词拼写 (共15小题；每小题l分，满分15分)‎ 根据首字母或中文提示，写出下列各句中的单词，并将单词的完整形式写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。‎ ‎61. I don’t think your criticisms are really ▲ (有根据的). ‎ ‎62. I am not s ▲ about his ability, for he is a wise man.‎ ‎63. There’s evidence that animal abuse is not just a recent ▲ (现象)‎ ‎64. You have been sitting on my cap. Look! It’s out of s ▲ now ‎65. Our force has been ▲ (撤出) from the dangerous area ‎66. I should like to ▲ (感谢) all the help I have received from my family.‎ ‎67. I am sorry to b ▲ you, but could you direct me to the station?‎ ‎68. The traffic issue is a hard nut to crack. It not only affects our everyday life, but may also ▲ ‎ ‎ (威胁) people’s lives.‎ ‎69. He suddenly ▲ (跳) to his feet when he learnt the news.‎ ‎70. He took a deep breath, ▲ (拼命地) trying to keep calm.‎ ‎71. If children were made to feel inferior to other children, their confidence would d ▲ . ‎ ‎72. Music has been called the u ▲ language.‎ ‎73. What the professor said was all a ▲ and not concrete.‎ ‎74. The river was very b ▲ , and it took the boat a long time to cross.‎ ‎75. From then on, I c ▲ myself to losing weight and getting into shape.‎ 第二节：词组填空 (共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分)‎ 根据句意从方框中所给的12个短语中选出最符合句意的10个选项，并用其适当形式填空，请将答案写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。‎ live up to; correspond with; answer for; spring up; in vain; upwards of; ‎ take on; in reward ; give thought to; be typical of; subscribe to; pay off;‎ ‎76. He is really stubborn, and all your efforts to change his mind will be ▲ .‎ ‎77. This meal ▲ local cookery. Just have a try.‎ ‎78. Under great pressure from the media, the president had no choice but ▲ his promise.‎ ‎79. More hands ▲ to help with the farm work when harvest time comes. ‎ ‎80. For the sake of safety, you’d better not drive ▲ 30 kilometers an hour on this busy road.‎ ‎81. If it is my fault to cause the accident, I ▲ it without doubt.‎ ‎82. When you make a plan for your trip, you need ▲ the matter of safety at the first place.‎ ‎83. To keep up with the latest fashion, she ▲ several magazines in her twenties.‎ ‎84. Never give up on the way to your dream! I’m sure all your efforts ▲ one day in the future.‎ ‎85. We ▲ each other for years, but I’ve never met him so far.‎ 第三节：单句语法填空 (共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分)‎ ‎86. ▲ (scan) the horizon, I couldn’t see any sign of the ship.‎ ‎87. The expert told us that the project was hard to stop once ▲ (begin). ‎ ‎88. How long do you expect it will be ▲ the African can keep the disease under control?‎ ‎89. ▲ I realized the consequences, I would never have considered getting involved.‎ ‎90. Trees are ▲ intervals along the street.‎ ‎91. I ▲ (intend) to help him, but I was too busy at that moment.‎ ‎92. I am afraid I will feel lonely in the theatre, with no one ▲ (accompany) me.‎ ‎93. John ▲ (cast) down to learn the news that he was turned down by the company.‎ ‎94. The fact is that social harmony and competition are not ▲ (contradict) concepts.‎ ‎95. Suddenly, a football fan began to sing in a ▲ (thrill) voice.‎ 第五部分：概要写作 (满分30分)‎ 阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。‎ There’s a big difference between working hard and being a workaholic. Working hard involves being organized, focused, getting a lot of work done, knowing when to stop, and having, a life other than work. Workaholics, on the other hand, live entirely for work. They are often disorganized, always find reasons for working more, don’t know how or when to relax, and can’t communicate with family members.‎ Workaholics, like those who are constantly drunk, suffer from a controlling habit, partly because they are always full of enthusiasm for work, feeling lost without work to do. Besides, they sometimes develop their pattern of behaviour due to the environment they are in. Many companies encourage workaholism by rewarding loyal employees with higher pay and better benefits. Those unwilling to bum the midnight oil are at risk.‎ According to some psychologists, workaholism can be good for people to some extent. It can fuel a sense of self-worth and achievement. They get paid for it and praised for it, which produces good feelings they may not necessarily be able to obtain in other parts of their lives. workaholism, though, is a problem that has been around for years. With competition rising these days, people ate under more stress However, workaholics can’t stand not being active. They find it hard to go on vacation. They’re more comfortable being with fellow workers than with family and friends, Of course there is nothing wrong with their commitment, ambition and energy. But what is wrong is that these things often came in at a high price to their health and the happiness of their families.‎ To be a healthy person physically and psychologically, one should lead a balanced life. Those little things--reading mystery novels, playing volleyball, spending time with family and friends, playing with the dog, going fishing-means a healthy end. They can be at least as rewarding as work.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 参考答案 ‎2020.04‎ 第一部分：听力理解（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）‎ ‎1-5CBBCA 6-10ABCAA 11-15BCABC 16-20AAABC 第二部分：阅读理解（共15小题；满分40分）‎ 第一节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题3分，满分30分）‎ ‎21-23 BDA 24-26 ADC 27-30 ADAC 第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ ‎31-35 F A B D E 第三部分：英语知识运用（共25小题；满分25分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ ‎36-40 ADCCD 41-45 ABACC 46-50 DCDAB 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分 ‎51. ranging 52. the 53. fell 54. which 55. growth ‎ ‎56. However 57. locally 58. was 59. categories 60. themselves 第四部分：单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）‎ ‎61.valid 62.sceptical/skeptical 63.phenomenon 64.shape 65.withdrawn ‎ ‎66.acknowledge 67.bother 68.threaten 69.sprang 70.desperately ‎ ‎71.decline 72.universal 73.abstract 74. broad 75.committed 第五部分：短语填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎76. in vain 77. is typical of 78.to live up to 79. are taken on ‎ ‎80. upwards of 81. will answer for 82. to give thought to; 83.subscribed to ‎ ‎84. will pay off 85. have corresponded with 第六部分：单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 86. Scanning 87.begun 88.before 89.Had 90.at ‎ ‎91.had intended 92.to accompany 93. was cast 94.contradictory 95. thrilled 第七部分：书面表达（满分30分）‎ One possible version:‎ ‎【答案】Unlike working hard, workaholics focus only on their work, living an unbalanced life.(要点1)People may become workaholics due to their devotion to work and high-pressure working atmosphere. (要点2)While workaholism brings a higher self-esteem level, it has a negative influence on their health and family relationship since workaholics value work over life. (要点3)Therefore, it is important to strike a balance between work and life. (要点4)‎ ‎【分析】‎ 这是一篇概要写作。文章主要讲述了工作狂和努力工作的区别，工作狂的产生、表现以及影响。‎ ‎【详解】通读全文，我们可以从四个方面对文章进行概括：不同于努力工作，工作狂只关注自己的工作，生活不协调；高压的工作环境可能会导致工作狂；尽管工作狂提高了自我价值，但对自身健康和家庭关系却有消极影响；平衡生活和工作以减少这种情况的发生。‎ ‎【点睛】[高级句型一]‎ It is people’s devotion to work and high-pressure working atmosphere that makes them become workaholics.正是人们对工作的付出和高压的工作氛围导致人们变成工作狂。句中使用了强调句型it is…that….‎ 吴江中学 Unlike people who work hard, workaholics are people who find it hard to enjoy life other than hard work, who actually suffer from some kinds of disorder in life. Some may be driven by the passion for work or the benefits it brings, while most workaholics have difficulty living a normal life, because of which striking a balance between life and work is of vital importance.‎ 盛泽中学 Workaholics, which differs from working hard, live entirely for work. Reasons for workaholism involve their enthusiam for work and their workng environment as well. While workaholism can b good to some extent, it may cost their psychological and physical health and family happiness.To avoid it, one should keep a balance between work and life 平望中学 Workaholics differ from those working hard in their deep-rooted habits to sacrifice their entire life for work, resulting from their excessive work enthusiasm and their employers’ encouragement. Workaholics benefit from overworking, with increased self-value and achievement; however, they may make it at the cost of their health and family happiness. Therefore, to maintain physical and mental health, people should keep work-life balance. ‎ 青云实验 The passage firstly introduces the obvious distinction between working hard and workaholics. Being a workaholic are likely to contribute to negative outcomes. For one thing, workaholics tend to be easily influenced by the working environment and feel lost when possessing no work. For another, their good health and happiness may be lost due to their over-enthusiasm for work. Therefore, one should lead a balanced life both physically and mentally rather than merely being a workaholic.‎ 北外 Working hard and being a workaholic differ considerably in varieties of aspects, including relaxation, organization, as well as communication. (要点1)Despite negative consequences, a workaholic's habit is inevitably influenced by psychology and environment. (要点2)However, Psychologists assume that workaholism strengthens people's sense of self-worth and achievement, making them feel good, but it often costs them health and well-being. (要点3)Therefore, the key to physical and mental health is a balance between work and life, which can be achieved by doing small things in life.(要点4)‎