《2026年水木金卷高考模拟试卷精编英语》

阅读下面短文，按照题目要求用英语回答问题。
It has been five years since I left my staff job and became self-employed. I remember my terror as I walked out of the office for the last time and the excitement when I sold my first piece days later. Working for yourself, setting your own hours and being responsible for your success or failure are exciting. I left my job just as summer was starting, and my first few months were as blissful as the fair days.
When winter came, an office where someone else paid for the central heating and my salary was guaranteed seemed attractive. January is tough for freelancers(自由职业者), and it was no different for me—after masses of work, I earned none. I shared my fears with some businesswomen I knew—what if the reality would be more like what I was experiencing?
Whether through choice or circumstance, the number of freelancers is rising and, if you’re just starting out, it is scary. I’ve been lucky that these women making money their own way shared key lessons about what it takes.
You can’t feel half-hearted about what you do because, at some point, you’re going to have painful days. When that happens, you have to remember why you wanted this life in the first place. Don’t quit your job for something that you think might be more interesting, quit it for something you can’t stop thinking about.
Setting up a business is tough. Rather than waiting until all is perfect, go for the moment when it feels as if momentum(势头) is with you. Look after yourself. There is no sick pay when you are self-employed. You can’t do a bad day’s work and blame it on your boss. You are the backbone of your business and you need to prioritize your health and well-being. Rest regularly and find like-minded people to support you and lift you up when things get hard.
Finally, enjoy it. Freedom is yours and, if you can make it work, there is nothing better.
56. What does the underlined word “blissful” in Paragraph 1 mean? (1 word)

57. What bothered the author when winter came? (no more than 10 words)

58. According to the author, why should we quit for a new job? (no more than 10 words)

59. According to the author, how can you get through difficult things? (no more than 15 words)

60. What’s your attitude towards becoming self-employed? Explain in your own words. (no more than 20 words)

答案： 56.Enjoyable./Happy./Delightful.
57.She couldn’t earn enough money. Or:She earned none.
58.Because we can’t stop thinking about the new job. Or:To pursue what we really desire.
59.Rest regularly and find like-minded people’s support.
60.It’s challenging but rewarding if we can manage it well.