专题06 阅读理解（议论文和新闻报道）（期末真题汇编，浙江专用）高三英语上学期

专题06 阅读理解（议论文和新闻报道） 新闻报道 Passage 1 （浙江省富阳中学2025-2026学年高三上学期第四次三校联考英语试题）Concerns are rising over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, one of Wales’ most popular waterways, which could face severe water shortages within a week. The canal relies heavily on water from the River Usk, which has usually provided 80-90% of the canal’s water supply. However, new environmental regulations have restricted how much water can be taken from the river to protect its delicate ecosystem, putting the canal at risk. Operators have warned that without immediate rainfall, the canal’s water levels may drop critically. This 35-mile canal runs through the scenic Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and the Blaenavon industrial landscape, attracting approximately 3 million visitors annually for activities such as boating, walking, and cycling. Local groups, including volunteers who maintain the canal and organize community events, are deeply concerned about the potential impact of water shortages on the canal’s future and the local economy. They emphasize the urgent need for a collaborative solution involving the Welsh government. Recent changes in legislation (立法) aimed at protecting the River Usk have resulted in stricter regulations on water sourcing. These measures are crucial for preserving local wildlife, including the endangered Atlantic salmon. Despite acknowledging the need for water conservation, canal operators stress the urgency of finding alternative water sources, especially given the forecast of continued dry weather. Discussions are ongoing between the Canal & River Trust and Welsh Water regarding potential support during dry seasons. However, this assistance may come with significant financial issues, which the Trust may struggle to meet. Local businesses, dependent on canal tourism, have expressed alarm over the situation, fearing that reduced water levels could discourage visitors and impact their livelihoods. The Welsh government has stated that while protecting natural resources is a priority, any agreements between the canal operators and Welsh Water are commercial decisions in which the Welsh government should play no role. As the situation develops, stakeholders play a key role in ensuring the canal’s sustainability and the preservation of its surrounding environment. 1．What is the main cause of the canal’s water shortage? A．Reduced rainfall. B．Poor canal maintenance. C．Delicate ecosystem. D．Strict environmental laws. 2．What is a potential consequence of reduced water levels in the canal? A．Fewer community events planned. B．Downturn in local tourism. C．Enhanced environmental protection. D．Increased fishing opportunities. 3．What balance are canal operators attempting to achieve? A．Government funding and volunteer support. B．Weather forecasting and water management. C．Ecological sustainability and financial practicality. D．Higher tourist numbers and reduced operational costs. 4．What is the Welsh government’s stand on the canal water crisis? A．It refuses to step in business deals. B．It will contribute to possible solutions. C．It blames Welsh Water for the problem. D．It prioritizes tourism over conservation. Passage 2 （2026届浙江省绍兴市高三上学期一模英语试卷）Over the past year, the Chicago Department of Transportation has completed 10 safety projects focused on protecting pedestrians (行人) and cyclists, particularly young people. These measures were introduced in response to accidents involving youth. Teens involved with West Town Bike — a nonprofit that runs cycling programs for students — have voiced concerns about cycling safety while also proposing concrete ideas for improvement. Many of these students expressed mixed feelings about biking in the city: while they value the sense of freedom, they often do not feel safe. Their suggestions range from infrastructural (基础设施的) upgrades to educational initiatives. For example, David Harb from Lane Tech High School stressed the importance of safety training, such as hand signals, and recommended expanding National Walk and Bike to School Day to include high schools. He also proposed replacing stop signs with roundabouts to naturally slow traffic. Other students highlighted issues with enforcement and infrastructure. Kaniyah Hale believes drivers who cause collisions with cyclists or pedestrians should receive stronger punishment. Armand Dunkines, who was hit while riding where a bike lane suddenly ends, urged the city to use data to guide bike lane placement and increase traffic law enforcement, especially on weekends. Tamara Scott, both a cyclist and a new driver, pointed out that bike lanes are frequently blocked by cars, emphasizing that motorists must be reminded they are sharing the road. Christopher Garcia, an experienced cyclist, imagines a redesigned road system with separate spaces for bicycles and cars, along with shared zones. Together, these teens agree that making Chicago’s streets safer will require not only physical changes but also a shift in culture and attitudes among all road users. 1．What is West Town Bike according to the text? A．A project on protecting pedestrians. B．A school offering teens bike safety training. C．An official department managing traffic safety. D．An organization running free cycling programs. 2．What can be inferred about students’ views from paragraph 2? A．Biking safety must be ensured. B．Steps count in reducing infrastructure costs. C．Safety training outweighs facility upgrades. D．Stop signs effectively slow down traffic flow. 3．Why does the author mention Armand Dunkines’ accident? A．To call on motorists to follow the rules. B．To complain about the lack of bike lanes. C．To show the benefits of law enforcement. D．To criticize the poor design of infrastructure. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Teens’ Appeals for Safer Chicago Streets B．Chicago’s New Traffic Rules for Cyclists C．The History of Chicago Cycling Programs D．Chicago’s Shift toward Fewer Car Accidents Passage 3 （2026届浙江省富阳中学高三上学期第一次三校联考英语试题）On Tuesday, China announced it had grown the first ever plants on the moon, days after landing on the moon’s “far side” Von Karman crater. The cotton seed sprouts (新芽) seemed to have withstood the tough lunar conditions: freezing temperatures, lower gravity levels, and radiation. But by Thursday, the new cotton seed sprouts had died already, according to Liu Hanlong, the experiment leader, in a government press conference statement. After Chang’e-4 landed on the far side of the moon earlier this month, the probe (探测器) was sent a command to remotely water the plants and start the growing process. A tube directed natural light on the surface of the moon into the small container to allow the plants to grow. The probe entered a sleep mode on Sunday, the first lunar night after the probe’s landing. Professor Xie Gengxin, professor at Chongqing University and chief designer of the experiment, told CNN that it ended after nine days when the control team shut down the power. Xie said temperatures inside the biosphere (生物圈) had grown too abnormal and reached extremes that would likely kill all life, including the seeds and eggs during the lunar night. Xie didn’t confirm why temperatures had risen to levels unbearable for the plants in spite of the measures taken by the research team. Even though the experiment was quickly ended, Xie considered it a success. The cotton were the only seeds to sprout, however, and despite many assumptions about the future possibility of moon clothes, the cotton plant’s main purpose this time was to give researchers the valuable data on how to cultivate life in the moon’s tough conditions. The eventual ability to grow plants on the moon could prove useful for long-term space missions, like a trip to Mars. Astronauts could theoretically harvest their own food in space, avoiding the need to return to Earth to resupply. Aside from the apparent failure of the biological or plant experiment, the rest of China’s mission to the far side of the moon appeared on track as of Thursday. The historic mission is intended to accomplish a range of tasks, including conducting the first lunar low-frequency radio astronomy experiment and exploring whether there is water at the moon’s poles. 1．What does the underlined word ‌“withstood” mean? A．Appreciated. B．Suffered from. C．Tolerated. D．been subject to. 2．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The measures of the research team. B．The cause of ceasing the experiment. C．The reason for the extreme temperature. D．The failure and impact of the experiment. 3．What is the major target of the plant experiment? A．To make moon clothes possible. B．To ensure its value for long-term space missions. C．To enable astronauts to harvest their own food in space. D．To collect data on how to grow life in severe conditions. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．China’s first ever moon plants have died B．China’s mission to the far side of the moon C．The Chang’e-5 sample-return mission D．Astronauts’ efforts to cultivate life in the moon Passage 4 （2025届浙江省宁波市等3地县域教研联盟高三下学期二模英语试题）In a quiet corner of Oxford University’s Bodleian Library, a robotic arm flips through a 15th-century manuscript, its high-resolution cameras capturing every faded ink stroke. This is ARCHiVE (Automated Robotic Cultural Heritage Inspection and Verification Engine), a£2.3 million project revolutionizing how fragile artifacts are preserved and studied. Combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced imaging, ARCHiVE represents a model shift in cultural conservation. Traditional conservation methods often risk damaging delicate materials. ARCHiVE’s robotic system, equipped with micro-sensors and AI algorithms, can detect cracks invisible to the human eye and predict structural weaknesses before they worsen. “It’s like having a doctor for ancient books,” explains Dr. Emily Carter, lead conservator. Since its 2022 launch, ARCHiVE has scanned over 8,000 items, from Egyptian papyri to medieval maps, with 99.7% accuracy in damage assessment. Its non-invasive approach has reduced physical handling by 85%, significantly lowering the risk of accidental damage. The project’s digital twin technology creates exact virtual copies, allowing global access to restricted collections. During the 2023 Cairo Museum flood, ARCHiVE’s digital models enabled researchers to virtually “restore” water-damaged artifacts within hours. “We’re not just saving objects,” says Carter, “we’re preserving humanity’s collective memory.” This technology has also democratized access, with over 50,000 digital artifacts now available to researchers and the public worldwide. However, some scholars argue that over-reliance on technology may distance researchers from hands-on experience. “You can’t smell history through a screen,” protests Prof. James Whitaker, a traditionalist at Cambridge. Others worry about data ownership, as scanned artifacts become digital assets potentially controlled by tech corporations. A2024 survey revealed that 62% of conservators fear losing control over digitized cultural heritage. ARCHiVE’s next phase involves 4D scanning, capturing how materials change over time. Pilot tests on Viking ship timbers have already revealed previously unknown construction techniques. Meanwhile, UNESCO is developing global standards for digital heritage, ensuring these technological marvels serve humanity rather than corporate interests. As Carter reflects, “Our ancestors left us these treasures; our duty is to pass them forward — both physically and digitally.” 1．What is the main function of ARCHiVE’s robotic system? A．Repairing damaged artifacts. B．Creating virtual museum tours. C．Identifying and forecasting damage. D．Selling digital copies of artifacts. 2．How did ARCHiVE help during the Cairo Museum flood? A．By raising emergency funds online. B．By training local conservation staff. C．By physically moving artifacts to safety. D．By providing digital models for restoration. 3．What is Prof. Whitaker’s main concern about ARCHiVE? A．Data ownership concerns. B．Loss of direct experience. C．High operating costs. D．Environmental impact. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the article? A．ARCHiVE: Digital Guardians of the Past B．Heritage Conservation: Traditional or Digital C．Human Conservators: Why They Still Matter D．AI in Museums: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions Passage 5 （2025届浙江省衢州、丽水、湖州三地市高三下学期4月教学质量检测（二模）英语试题）OpenAI, the company behind the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, has set out restructuring plans to make it easier for it to raise money and remove restrictions made by its non-profit parent (母公司). OpenAI reveals its for-profit unit would become a public benefit corporation, a company required to consider the interests of society as well as shareholder (股东) value. The non-profit parent would have “a significant interest” in the public benefit corporation, OpenAI said in a blog-post, adding that it would be one of the “best resourced non-profits in history.” OpenAI has been looking to make changes to its rules to make it easier for investors to profit when they inject new investment into the firm. OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a research-focused non-profit but created a for-profit unit four years later to secure funding for the high costs of AI development. Its unusual structure gave control of the for-profit unit to the non-profit. A $6.6 billion fundraising by OpenAI, which valued it at $157 billion, was conditional on it being able to remove a profit limit and move towards being a more conventional company. “We again need to raise more money than we’d imagined. Investors want to back us but they need conventional equity (股东权益) and a less unique structure,” OpenAI said. “The hundreds of billions of dollars that companies are investing into AI show what it will take for OpenAI to continue pursuing the mission.” “This is the critical step the company needs in order to continue fundraising,” said Gil Luria, analyst with DA Davidson & Co. The key to the announcement, he said, was that the for-profit side of OpenAI “will run and control OpenAI’s operations and business.” For its AI competitors, it’s a different matter. Musk, an OpenAI co-founder, is trying to preclude the plan, as is Meta Platforms, which is developing a competitor against ChatGPT named Meta AI. 1．What is a public benefit corporation required to do? A．Operate its non-profit parent independently. B．Focus only on maximizing shareholder value. C．Reduce the amount of money raised from investors. D．Combine the interests of society and shareholder value. 2．Why does OpenAI believe it needs to restructure its operations in paragraph 5? A．To attract more investors and simplify the structure. B．To push forward its development goals on AI safety. C．To settle conflicts with its non-profit parent organization. D．To prevent competitors from taking control of its operations. 3．What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 6 mean? A．Design. B．Prevent. C．Back. D．Follow. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．OpenAI to Keep Influencing Shareholders. B．OpenAI to Defend ChatGPT from Criticism. C．OpenAI to Relax Control over Its For-Profit Unit. D．OpenAI to Spend Funds on Artificial Intelligence. Passage 6 （2025届浙江省温州市普通高中高三下学期第二次适应性考试英语试题）After taking an introductory course in global health last winter, Yashaswi Bista, president of Stanford SupplyHer, was empowered to take action against malaria —a disease that has been claiming hundreds of thousands of lives every year for centuries. Stanford SupplyHer, a student group supporting women’s health through art, hosted an event in partnership with United to Beat Malaria (UBM) to encourage funding for malaria prevention, treatment and research initiatives while tabling at White Plaza last Monday. “Knowing that malaria is especially dangerous to pregnant individuals and children makes advocacy for malaria funding and research essential for our mission,” said Bista. “We in the U. S. need to be aware of the impact of global warming on malaria because less developed countries in other parts of the world are more heavily affected by our emissions,” Bista said. Last year, the U. S. experienced its first local outbreaks of malaria since 2003. Infectious disease experts have warned that climate change will spread malaria and other diseases carried by mosquitoes to areas that were once free of malaria. This summer, after discovering the work of UBM, a global grassroots campaign of the UN Foundation, Bista met with her congressional (国会的) representatives to advocate for malaria treatment and research. To support continued funding for global malaria programs, Bista wrote to officials in Congress. “It’s easy for people to feel like they are powerless with issues as big as malaria. But any person can give input to their decision makers on issues as big as these,” wrote Macgan Cross, a senior advocate at UBM. “By sending messages to your elected officials in support of global health funding, you are making sure your voice is heard.” Bista encouraged students to become involved in initiatives on campus to spread awareness of malaria and other global health issues. “Global health is important to me because there are so many health inequities (不平等) around the world and health itself is important to live a fulfilling life,” Bista said. “Because there are so many health inequities around the world, I want to raise awareness and help people live fulfilling lives.” 1．What inspired Bista to engage in actions against malaria? A．A learning experience.B．A health crisis.C．A grassroots campaign. D．A tabling event. 2．What did Bista do to support malaria prevention? A．She organized a charity sale. B．She launched a research project. C．She campaigned for fundraising. D．She budgeted for malaria treatment. 3．What is the message Maegan Cross intends to convey? A．Community voices secure health funding. B．Malaria outbreaks are difficult to prevent. C．The public needs more knowledge about health. D．Individual efforts matter in government decisions. 4．Which of the following best describes Bista? A．A health advocate.B．A club founder. C．A woman pioneer. D．A disease specialist. Passage 7 （吉林省、辽宁省实验中学联考2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题）High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American. According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles. Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance. But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest”? One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home. The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs. As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”. Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead. 1．What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US? A．Nearly half of them are financially dependent. B．Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling. C．21 percent of Generation X receive parental help. D．A majority of them rely on their parents for education. 2．What does the underlined word  “elusive”  in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Readily accessible. B．Difficult to achieve. C．Often misunderstood. D．Commonly sought after. 3．What can be inferred from the article about people in the US? A．Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary. B．Government policies favor older generations. C．Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation. D．Financial pressures affect both the young and the old. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans? A．Negative. B．Optimistic. C．Ambiguous. D．Indifferent. Passage 8 （2024届浙江省金华市东阳市高三下学期三模英语试题）You’ve probably followed a few cute dogs and cats on social media. However, are you aware that AI-generated pets are also gaining popularity nowadays? They are just as adorable as real dogs and cats but also show human-like characteristics. Chai Dada, operates an AI-created dog account on Xiaohongshu, attracting over 10,000 followers. Her AI-generated pet Zhuangzhuang is a fluffy Shiba Inu with a big belly who likes to eat and work out. “Zhuangzhuang is actually a mirror of myself,” Chai said. “Its life and mood basically reflect my own.” In 2023, AI tools fascinated Chai. She used them to create animal characters behaving like humans, sharing them on Xiaohongshu for joy. Zhuangzhuang, the cutest and most representative, captured her heart. To bring Zhuangzhuang to life, Chai places it in various daily life scenarios. For instance, during the recent “hui nan tian” — the super humid (潮湿的) weather in southern China — Chai shared images of Zhuangzhuang mopping a wet floor, with the words, “It’s wet everywhere at home”, vividly capturing the mood. In the comments section, many have expressed sympathy for the poor dog. “Many scenes may seem ordinary, but when a very lifelike and adorable anthropomorphic (拟人化的) pet appears in these familiar scenes, it looks interesting.” Chai said. Since Zhuangzhuang closely is like a human in a dog’s body, many followers have come to believe in its real existence. This popularity has opened doors for Chai to cooperate with brands for product promotions. Aiming to expand her reach, Chai desires to explore deeper into AI to bring her AI pet to life in videos, not just photos. She has noticed a growing trend of AI pet bloggers, making the competition in this industry fierce. To attract more fans, bloggers are constantly learning more AI skills and brainstorming to create more interesting storylines. “I want to develop Zhuangzhuang into an intellectual property and create related cultural and creative products such as dolls and stickers,” said Chai. 1．What do we know about the AI pet Zhuangzhuang? A．It is a digital recreation of Chai’s childhood. B．It is a virtual representation of a real Shiba Inu. C．It mirrors the life and personality of its creator. D．It has gained over one million followers online. 2．Why is the “hui nan tian” example mentioned in the text? A．To show the fun Zhuangzhuang brings to Chai. B．To describe Zhuangzhuang’s daily struggles. C．To suggest Zhuangzhuang’s growing fan base. D．To illustrate how Chai humanizes Zhuangzhuang. 3．What does Chai plan to do? A．Perfect Zhuangzhuang’s features. B．Cooperate with other AI pet creators. C．Write a book featuring Zhuangzhuang. D．Create lifelike videos of Zhuangzhuang. 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．AI-generated Pets Find Followers B．The Rise of AI Tools in Creating Animal Characters C．Zhuangzhuang: A Realistic Dog Captivating Hearts D．AI Pet Bloggers: Competing for Attention in the Digital World 议论文 Passage 1 （2026届浙江省天域全国名校协作体高三一模英语试题）Is text-messaging driving us apart? These days, we talk to each other a lot with our thumbs — sending six billion text messages a day, and likely a few billion more on services like Whats App. But some worry that so much messaging leads to less communication. For instance, when hanging out with friends, we’d be texting secretively at the same time, pretending to maintain eye contact but mentally somewhere else. New technologies often upset the way we relate to one another, of course. But such division caused by texting have a strong echo in the arguments we had over telephone a hundred years ago. The small device gave us a new way to contact one another and quickly promote new forms of socializing. Callers arranged regular “visiting” calls, dialing remote family to catch up on news. Soon, though, social critics thought it would be so easy to talk that we’d never leave each other alone. Others worried that the telephone sped up life, demanding instant reactions. The use of the telephone gave little room for reflection. It produced a craziness in the ordinary concerns of life which didn’t make for domestic happiness. “We shall soon be nothing but transparent piles of jelly (果冻) to each other,” a London writer moaned in 1897. However, nowadays the telephone call seems like a throwback to a gentler era. When Jenna Birch, a communication professor at the University of Iowa, started dating a man who insisted on calling her on the phone, she found it warm and delightful. So she doesn’t think the shift to texting has degraded our interactions. According to her study, teenagers who text the most are also those who spend the most time face to face with friends. Communication, it seems, brings more communication, and — as she argues — just because talk happens in text doesn’t mean it’s not meaningful. Michéle Martin of Carleton University, thinks we’re living through a replay of the telephone, where the things that made it valuable — instant communications — are the same that made it annoying. “People believe they are liberated because they can bring the mobile phone everywhere,” Martin says. “But at the same time, they are slaves to it.” 1．What’s the function of the first paragraph? A．To introduce the topic. B．To describe a scene. C．To offer an argument. D．To issue a warning. 2．According to paragraph 4, what does telephone use cause? A．People experience very tight schedule. B．People tend to lack individuality. C．People become narrow and uninformed. D．People lose the ability to reflect. 3．What can we learn from paragraph 5? A．Telephone calls are particularly welcomed in dating. B．Teenagers are addicted to communicating by texting. C．The shift to texting is destructive to face-to-face time. D．The meaning of communication goes beyond medium. 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．Oh My God! We’ve Been Here Before! B．Gone with the Wind, Dear Texting! C．Life is Too Short for So Many Texting. D．Oh, Telephone, a Tale of Two Sides. Passage 2 （2026届浙江省ZDB联盟高三一模英语试题）I often catch myself starting my questions to ChatGPT with a “please” and concluding with a “thank you.” Apparently, I am not alone. A survey published in 2024 by TechRadar found that approximately 67% of AI users are also polite and show gratitude toward AI search engines. When asked whether there’s a cost to all this politeness, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded, “Tens of millions of dollars well spent — you never know.” In reality, of course, AI chatbots do not appreciate politeness; they lack consciousness, feelings or a need for social politeness. From a purely practical standpoint, all those pleases and thank you are just flushing money down the toilet. Still, there may be value that isn’t immediately measurable in showing gratitude toward AI. In his book “The Psychology of Gratitude,” psychologists Robert Emmons write about a 10-week experiment. He divided participants into three groups, asking the first to list things they are grateful for, the second to list daily annoyances and the third to just keep a journal. He found that the first group reported 25% higher happiness levels, showed stronger emotional resilience (适应力) and were physically healthier. Other studies have also linked gratitude to better sleep, less depression and anxiety, and greater relationship satisfaction. What’s true of gratitude is also true of kindness and generosity. Psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky from UC Riverside conducted experiments where participants performed “five small acts of kindness per week.” She found that these small, frequent acts led to consistent and significant increases in happiness. These modern researchers are rediscovering an age- old wisdom: we should practice doing good regularly, not just for the sake of the people we benefit, but for our own. So perhaps all of our pleases and thank you to AI have value, even if they cost OpenAI millions of dollars annually. Showing appreciation, even toward a machine, strengthens positive habits of politeness, patience and empathy. In our increasingly digital and automated world, preserving these human qualities may be more valuable than the substantial costs. Ultimately, the one who benefits from our politeness isn’t the AI at all, but ourselves. 1．Why is the survey mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To present a fact. B．To challenge a belief. C．To support an argument. D．To illustrate a phenomenon. 2．How does Sam Altman seem to view the cost of politeness to AI? A．As an educational tool. B．As a necessary investment. C．As a social requirement. D．As a technical breakdown. 3．What do the experiments find about being polite to AI? A．It develops positive human habits. B．It improves the AI’s response quality. C．It brings lasting happiness to the AI. D．It makes people more grateful to others. 4．What does the author mean in the last paragraph? A．Politeness to AI is meaningless but costly. B．Digital interactions require new polite behavior. C．Humans benefit more than AI from being polite. D．AI will eventually develop emotional awareness. Passage 3 （浙江省嘉兴市2025-2026学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题）Walk down a street decades ago, and chances were good that you’d come across a vision of the Spielbergian sort: groups of school-age children charging down the block on bikes, full of purpose and without protective headwear. You’re less likely to catch that kind of scene today. With the decline in cycling, kids are losing more than a potential mode of transport. Biking supports children’s independence and overall health. And crucially, once kids are trained, it doesn’t require much effort from adults. Moreover, when enough children bike, whole neighborhoods can be transformed — safer and more friendly. Now kids seldom get out. But they desire mobility while threatening traffic and parental concerns frequently stand in their way. This fear is well founded. Roadways have gotten faster and busier. The annual child cycling deaths have actually dropped, but it’s likely due to reduced ridership. The decrease seems reflective not of streets’ safety but rather of parents’ understanding of the heightened risks massive vehicles pose. Families haven’t always had to be this vigilant. Children in previous decades may not have had marked bike lanes (车道) or other protective road features. But they had more space to wander, and fewer and slower cars to deal with. It wasn’t until public planning prioritized cars that children lost both play areas and the freedom to travel independently. By adding more bike-friendly infrastructure (基础设施), local governments could encourage children to ride again. Meanwhile, teaching road rules falls largely to caregivers. Finding safe-enough spots for practice might be tough, yet with a little creativity, parents can track down dead ends or unused parking lots. Putting in that work may demand more of parents in the short term. But the investment is worth it. Many parents want to raise confident and adaptable children, yet over-scheduled extracurriculars (课外活动) requiring constant monitoring rarely help. What many need is a bit more freedom: time to explore, to ride aimlessly — until they’re ready to take off. 1．Why does the author mention the Spielbergian scene? A．To criticize kids’ poor safety awareness. B．To highlight the potential dangers of cycling. C．To stress the importance of safe neighborhoods. D．To show the past popularity of cycling among kids. 2．What leads to the decline of annual child cycling deaths? A．Improved street safety. B．Reduction in vehicle size. C．Decreased cycling frequency. D．Strict application of traffic rules. 3．What does the underlined word “vigilant” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Tolerant. B．Watchful. C．Patient. D．Optimistic. 4．What are parents advised to do to get kids riding? A．Explore secure spaces for practice. B．Invest in bike-friendly infrastructure. C．Provide sufficient monitoring for kids. D．Stop arranging extracurricular activities. Passage 4 （浙江省杭州高级中学2025-2026学年高三上学期开学检测英语试题）Not too long ago, on a cold winter night, there was a teenager who wanted more screen time and a parent who said no. The teenager was advocating for her right to scroll (刷屏) for an extra 30 minutes. The parent argued that none of her friends’ parents let them have screens after 9 o’clock. “I thought, in this family, we don’t compare ourselves with other people, Dad?” the teenager replied. The parent — who was me, by the way — just got served. Since they were young, I have told my kids not to compare themselves with other people. I have argued countless times that comparisons are the “thief of joy”. Although my daughter didn’t win, she did help expose one of the worst pieces of advice I have ever given. In my defence, I did what we’ve all done before, which is to repeat received wisdom without exploring the fine differences. But now is the time to set the record straight, which starts with questioning the idea that all social comparison is unhealthy. Social comparisons do, of course, often get us into emotional trouble. But they can be harnessed (利用) for our betterment if we understand how they work. The social comparisons we make — ones that lead us to feel good or bad about ourselves — are vital to our ability to thrive (成长). Science provides a guide we can use to harness the way we perform these comparisons to reduce their negative emotional impacts. Comparing yourself with someone who is outperforming you could result in feelings of envy if you focus on the things they have and you don’t, or it can be energizing and inspiring if you use these comparisons as a source of motivation, for example, “If they can achieve that, so can I.” Comparing yourself with someone who is doing worse than you could result in fear and worry if you think about how you could fall into similar circumstances, or it can draw out feelings of gratitude and appreciation if you use that comparison to broaden your views—for example, “Wow, things could be much worse; I’m doing great.” What I wish I taught my daughter earlier are these nuances. How we feel about ourselves rests not just on whom we compare ourselves with but also on how we think about that comparison. That’s something we all have control over. 1．How did the author feel about his daughter’s argument? A．Excited. B．Inspired. C．Energized. D．Relieved. 2．According to the passage, which best explains why social comparisons can be beneficial? A．They help people avoid emotional trouble completely. B．They provide motivation when viewed from a positive angle. C．They allow people to control others’ opinions effectively. D．They eliminate the fear of falling behind others permanently. 3．Which of the following social comparison examples would the author most likely agree with? A．A student who stops checking classmates’ test scores to avoid feeling bad. B．An employee who feels discouraged after seeing a colleague’s promotion. C．A fitness enthusiast who uses a professional athlete’s training routine as inspiration to improve their own workouts. D．A person who frequently compares their lifestyle with influencers’ selected posts on social media. 4．Which would be the best title for the passage? A．Comparing Ourselves with Others Can Become a Healthy Habit B．Comparing Ourselves with Others Can Strengthen Family Ties C．Social Comparisons Can Get Us into Emotional Trouble D．Social Comparisons Can Be Controlled by Science Passage 5 （2026届浙江省七彩阳光联盟高三暑假返校联考一模英语试题）Forgetting things is a blessing, believe it or not. For proof, imagine a world where every detail you ever came across was carved indelibly in your mind. Every conversation you regret, every rejection you’ve ever felt, every time you stepped out with your zipper undone stands as clearly in your mind as what you had for breakfast last week as well as the moments that bring you the greatest joy. That is a world of utter chaos and suffering. We don’t need to stick to just our armchair-philosophizing, however. Thanks to the wonderful combinatory magic genetics pulls off at each birth, we’ve had a few individuals on Earth who are unable to forget anything. Solomon Shereshevsky, for instance, could memorize lists of arbitrary (任意的) numbers, words, and nonsense syllables with perfect recall, even decades later. At first glance, this sounds like a superpower. But Shereshevsky described it as exhausting, distracting, and emotionally unbearable. What most miss about forgetting is that it is not a design flaw (缺陷). It’s a feature. In fact, the ability to forget is fundamental to learning. It’s what gives us focus, highlights the signal through the noise, and lets the brain determine what matters most given the context we are in. Research suggests that forgetting is an active process involving brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, which help us manage the inflow and outflow of information. Forgetting is not our memory failing on us as much as it is our memory being better used. And here is where we meet the concept of the forgetting curve (曲线). First described by Hermann Ebbinghaus in the late 19th century, the forgetting curve tracks how quickly we lose information over time without reinforcement (巩固). Within hours of learning something new, we begin to forget it. Rapidly at first, then more slowly over time. The key insight of those who have followed Ebbinghaus is that this curve is not fixed. On the contrary, it’s something we can reshape, a feature we can tune ourselves. 1．What does the underlined word “indelibly” in the first paragraph mean? A．Permanently. B．Violently. C．Chaotically. D．Effortlessly. 2．What did Shereshevsky think of his ability? A．A design flaw. B．A real blessing. C．A mental burden. D．A rare talent. 3．How does forgetting contribute to learning? A．It prevents the flow of information. B．It pushes people to review regularly. C．It activates brain regions responsible for learning. D．It allows the brain to prioritize important information. 4．What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph? A．Keep learning new things. B．Intervene in the forgetting process. C．Accept forgetting as a natural part of life. D．Explore a fixed pattern of the forgetting curve. Passage 6 （2025届浙江省桐乡市高三5月模拟测试英语试题）Human beings have a fundamental need to belong. Yet we are living in a time of loneliness and isolation. A lack of social connection can have negative consequences for both our mental and physical health. To encourage the feelings of connectedness, recent studies suggest that experiential purchases, such as travel, meals at restaurants and recreation, tend to bring people more happiness than material ones, and can promote a greater sense of social connection. In a series of 13 experiments involving 1,980 participants, researchers asked people to think about either experiential or material purchases they had made and then rate their thoughts and feelings about those purchases. People reported feeling more connected with those who had made the same experiential purchase than those who had made the same material purchase. This reflects the fact that experiential purchases are more central to an individual’s identity. Moreover, these findings apply even when people think about how their experiences differ. Even in cases where participants were asked to consider a situation in which they met someone making a similar but better experiential or material purchase, experiences were more likely to foster connection between people than material items were. Although the unpleasant social comparison can create a sense of social distance, this distance feels less wide when it comes to experiential purchases. That’s because it’s easier for people to find common ground and feel kinship with someone else over their similar experiences. Finally, after people think about a joyous experience, they express a greater desire to engage in social activities than they do after they reflect on an important possession. As experiences bond us with others, they provide memories of such bond that people can revisit. These memories, in turn, can encourage engagement in even more sociality. One clear takeaway from this research is that people would likely be wise to shift their spending habit from “having” to “doing”. Also, the research hints that directing resources toward more community engagement might drive improvements in societal well-being. 1．Which can be an example of experiential purchases? A．Watching a paid magic show. B．Claiming free food samples. C．Reading fictions in a library. D．Purchasing a trendy T-shirt. 2．What does the underlined word “kinship” in paragraph 3 mean? A．A shared family background. B．A sense of emotional closeness. C．A tendency to be competitive. D．A desire to purchase the same things. 3．What can be learned about experiential purchases? A．They are better for mental development. B．They create unpleasant social comparisons. C．They contribute to widening social distance. D．They encourage engagement in social events. 4．What are people advised to do according to the text? A．Reflecting on our consumption preference. B．Seting rules to limit unnecessary spending. C．Encouraging community engagement. D．Exploiting more resources in community. Passage 7 （2025届浙江省宁波市镇海中学高三下学期以测代练英语试题）Most of us have subscribed to the idea that romantic love is unconditional. True love lasts forever and when you fall in love, you are with that person through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. But sometimes love is conditional. And acknowledging that fact will help us figure out what we want out of our romantic relationships — and what we don’t. There are real and valid reasons why love changes. Love is complicated and can be challenged by the smallest of things like personality traits to more impactful issues like core beliefs (e.g. relationships where partners grew in different directions and couldn’t resolve who they had become). Is it fair to ask someone to commit to whatever results from all these years of unpredictable change? Whether you decide to stay or leave a relationship where love has changed or dlisappeared, it’s important not to see that as failing. Romantic love has conditions under which it can thrive. Trust, values alignment and respect are foundational. If one (or many) of these dimensions is disrupted, love can change. It’s time we recognize that some love is conditional and save ourselves the guilt when we can no longer commit to what the relationship has become. Acknowledging this reality allows us to approach such situations with more compassion for ourselves and others. By recognizing the conditional nature of some love, we empower ourselves to make healthier choices for our emotional well-being. This self-awareness is crucial in navigating the complexities of human connections and finding peace even when love doesn’t last in its original form. Recognizing that when conditions in the relationship change, so, too, can the love we experience is one way we can love more authentically. It helps relieve the pressure of having to force ourselves to love someone who we truly do not. 1．How did Paragraph 1 introduce the topic? A．Explaining the definition of true love. B．Listing examples of unconditional love. C．Contrasting the common belief with reality. D．Citing typical scenes of relationship struggles. 2．According to the text, which one is most likely to cause love to change? A．Pursuing conflicting life priorities. B．Forgetting an anniversary appointment. C．Expressing work stress occasionally. D．Suffering temporary financial difficulties. 3．According to the text, what is the benefit of a right view on love in relationships? A．To let out our personal guilt. B．To put less blame on our love choice. C．To empower us to find confidence. D．To possess courage to fight for love. 4．Which message does the author want to convey? A．Love me, love my dog. B．Love wisely, love freely. C．Unlucky in love, lucky at play. D．Take away love, and our earth is a tomb. Passage 8 （浙江省嵊州市2024-2025学年高三下学期高考适应性考试英语试卷）You’re scrolling through social media, and suddenly, everyone’s focused on the same meme or movie. Before you know it, you’re sharing opinions, posting your take, or joining a chorus you didn’t even know existed five minutes ago. But why? René Girard, the French philosopher, offered a fascinating explanation. We don’t just imitate others — we imitate their desires. Think about buying a car. One person in a neighborhood buys an expensive SUV, and suddenly, others start desiring the same or an even more luxurious model. The desire to own a better car spreads rapidly. It’s not just about transportation — it’s about status, reputation, and keeping up with societal expectations. But what happens when imitation breaks free of desire entirely? French sociologist Jean Baudrillard’s concept of simulacra steps in. He defines simulacra as representations that no longer refer to any underlying reality. In simpler terms, simulacra are copies without an original. Consider a selfie transformed by generative AI: No “real” you exists in that flawless, algorithm-crafted glow, yet it’s more charming than any mirror’s truth, shaping how we see ourselves. Here lies the paradox. AI enters our mimetic web without ever experiencing genuine desire. It’s a digital echo, reflecting our expressions back at us with chilling precision, yet lack of true emotional depth. This poses an unsettling question: If AI can simulate desire so convincingly, what does that reveal about the authenticity of our own desires? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider the impulses guiding our actions. Are we truly driven by personal passion, or are we merely caught in someone else’s chain reaction? Instead of mechanically mirroring the crowd, we might consciously cultivate desires rooted in genuine self-awareness and careful choice. Ultimately, perhaps AI’s greatest gift isn’t flawless imitation but clarity — a chance to see ourselves anew. In a world increasingly crowded by echoes, understanding the difference between borrowed desire and authentic longing could make all the difference. 1．How does the writer make us convincing that we imitate desires? A．By giving an example. B．By making a comparison. C．By offering an explanation. D．By citing a famous philosopher. 2．What is Jean Baudrillard’s understanding of simulacra? A．Advanced algorithms in AI systems. B．Original artworks with high authenticity. C．Copies disconnected from their origins. D．Digital tools for creating perfect images. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．AI can mirror precisely yet feel nothing. B．René Girard believes AI can wholly imitate human desire. C．AI’s flawless imitation is guaranteed to see ourselves anew. D．Desiring a luxurious SUV reflects the urge for transportation. 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Social Media and the Rise of Imitative Behavior B．Imitative Desire and Its Challenge to Human Authenticity C．The Role of AI Technology: from Imitation to Innovation D．The Evolution of Imitation Theory: from Girard to Baudrillard / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题06 阅读理解（议论文和新闻报道） 新闻报道 Passage 1 （浙江省富阳中学2025-2026学年高三上学期第四次三校联考英语试题）Concerns are rising over the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, one of Wales’ most popular waterways, which could face severe water shortages within a week. The canal relies heavily on water from the River Usk, which has usually provided 80-90% of the canal’s water supply. However, new environmental regulations have restricted how much water can be taken from the river to protect its delicate ecosystem, putting the canal at risk. Operators have warned that without immediate rainfall, the canal’s water levels may drop critically. This 35-mile canal runs through the scenic Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and the Blaenavon industrial landscape, attracting approximately 3 million visitors annually for activities such as boating, walking, and cycling. Local groups, including volunteers who maintain the canal and organize community events, are deeply concerned about the potential impact of water shortages on the canal’s future and the local economy. They emphasize the urgent need for a collaborative solution involving the Welsh government. Recent changes in legislation (立法) aimed at protecting the River Usk have resulted in stricter regulations on water sourcing. These measures are crucial for preserving local wildlife, including the endangered Atlantic salmon. Despite acknowledging the need for water conservation, canal operators stress the urgency of finding alternative water sources, especially given the forecast of continued dry weather. Discussions are ongoing between the Canal & River Trust and Welsh Water regarding potential support during dry seasons. However, this assistance may come with significant financial issues, which the Trust may struggle to meet. Local businesses, dependent on canal tourism, have expressed alarm over the situation, fearing that reduced water levels could discourage visitors and impact their livelihoods. The Welsh government has stated that while protecting natural resources is a priority, any agreements between the canal operators and Welsh Water are commercial decisions in which the Welsh government should play no role. As the situation develops, stakeholders play a key role in ensuring the canal’s sustainability and the preservation of its surrounding environment. 1．What is the main cause of the canal’s water shortage? A．Reduced rainfall. B．Poor canal maintenance. C．Delicate ecosystem. D．Strict environmental laws. 2．What is a potential consequence of reduced water levels in the canal? A．Fewer community events planned. B．Downturn in local tourism. C．Enhanced environmental protection. D．Increased fishing opportunities. 3．What balance are canal operators attempting to achieve? A．Government funding and volunteer support. B．Weather forecasting and water management. C．Ecological sustainability and financial practicality. D．Higher tourist numbers and reduced operational costs. 4．What is the Welsh government’s stand on the canal water crisis? A．It refuses to step in business deals. B．It will contribute to possible solutions. C．It blames Welsh Water for the problem. D．It prioritizes tourism over conservation. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述了威尔士Monmouthshire和Brecon运河因环境法规限制取水量而面临严重缺水危机，并探讨其对当地旅游业和经济的影响及各方应对措施。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第1段“The canal relies heavily on water from the River Usk, which has usually provided 80-90% of the canal’s water supply. However, new environmental regulations have restricted how much water can be taken from the river to protect its delicate ecosystem, putting the canal at risk.(这条运河主要依靠乌斯克河提供的水源，该河通常能为运河提供80%至90%的用水量。然而，新的环保法规限制了从该河取水的数量，以保护其脆弱的生态系统，这使运河面临风险。)”可知，运河依靠乌斯克河提供水源，但是环保法规限制取水量，因此运河缺水的主要原因是严格的环保法规限制取水数量。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第4段“Local businesses, dependent on canal tourism, have expressed alarm over the situation, fearing that reduced water levels could discourage visitors and impact their livelihoods.(依赖运河旅游的当地企业对此情况表示了担忧，他们担心水位下降可能会让游客望而却步，并对他们的生计造成影响。)”可推知，水位下降可能导致旅游业衰退。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第3段“Despite acknowledging the need for water conservation, canal operators stress the urgency of finding alternative water sources, especially given the forecast of continued dry weather.(尽管承认有必要节约用水，但运河管理者强调必须尽快寻找替代水源，因为根据天气预报，未来仍将持续干旱天气。)”可知，运河管理者强调必须尽快寻找替代水源，因此推断他们试图平衡生态可持续性与实际可行性。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第5段“The Welsh government has stated that while protecting natural resources is a priority, any agreements between the canal operators and Welsh Water are commercial decisions in which the Welsh government should play no role.(威尔士政府表示，虽然保护自然资源是当务之急，但运河运营商与威尔士水务公司之间的任何协议都属于商业决策范畴，威尔士政府不应参与其中。)”可知，任何协议均为商业决策，威尔士政府不应参与，因此推动政府拒绝介入商业协议。故选A。 Passage 2 （2026届浙江省绍兴市高三上学期一模英语试卷）Over the past year, the Chicago Department of Transportation has completed 10 safety projects focused on protecting pedestrians (行人) and cyclists, particularly young people. These measures were introduced in response to accidents involving youth. Teens involved with West Town Bike — a nonprofit that runs cycling programs for students — have voiced concerns about cycling safety while also proposing concrete ideas for improvement. Many of these students expressed mixed feelings about biking in the city: while they value the sense of freedom, they often do not feel safe. Their suggestions range from infrastructural (基础设施的) upgrades to educational initiatives. For example, David Harb from Lane Tech High School stressed the importance of safety training, such as hand signals, and recommended expanding National Walk and Bike to School Day to include high schools. He also proposed replacing stop signs with roundabouts to naturally slow traffic. Other students highlighted issues with enforcement and infrastructure. Kaniyah Hale believes drivers who cause collisions with cyclists or pedestrians should receive stronger punishment. Armand Dunkines, who was hit while riding where a bike lane suddenly ends, urged the city to use data to guide bike lane placement and increase traffic law enforcement, especially on weekends. Tamara Scott, both a cyclist and a new driver, pointed out that bike lanes are frequently blocked by cars, emphasizing that motorists must be reminded they are sharing the road. Christopher Garcia, an experienced cyclist, imagines a redesigned road system with separate spaces for bicycles and cars, along with shared zones. Together, these teens agree that making Chicago’s streets safer will require not only physical changes but also a shift in culture and attitudes among all road users. 1．What is West Town Bike according to the text? A．A project on protecting pedestrians. B．A school offering teens bike safety training. C．An official department managing traffic safety. D．An organization running free cycling programs. 2．What can be inferred about students’ views from paragraph 2? A．Biking safety must be ensured. B．Steps count in reducing infrastructure costs. C．Safety training outweighs facility upgrades. D．Stop signs effectively slow down traffic flow. 3．Why does the author mention Armand Dunkines’ accident? A．To call on motorists to follow the rules. B．To complain about the lack of bike lanes. C．To show the benefits of law enforcement. D．To criticize the poor design of infrastructure. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Teens’ Appeals for Safer Chicago Streets B．Chicago’s New Traffic Rules for Cyclists C．The History of Chicago Cycling Programs D．Chicago’s Shift toward Fewer Car Accidents 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了芝加哥交通部完成多项安全项目后，当地青少年针对骑行安全提出基础设施升级和教育倡议等多方面建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Teens involved with West Town Bike — a nonprofit that runs cycling programs for students — have voiced concerns about cycling safety while also proposing concrete ideas for improvement.(参与West Town Bike项目的青少年——这是一个为学生提供自行车项目的非营利组织——对骑行安全表示了担忧，同时也提出了具体的改进建议)”可知，West Town Bike是一个提供免费骑行项目的组织。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Many of these students expressed mixed feelings about biking in the city: while they value the sense of freedom, they often do not feel safe. Their suggestions range from infrastructural (基础设施的) upgrades to educational initiatives.(许多学生对在城市里骑自行车表达了复杂的感受：虽然他们珍视自由的感觉，但他们常常感到不安全。他们的建议从基础设施升级到教育举措都有)”以及后面具体学生提出的建议可t推知，学生们认为骑行安全必须得到保障。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Armand Dunkines, who was hit while riding where a bike lane suddenly ends, urged the city to use data to guide bike lane placement and increase traffic law enforcement, especially on weekends.(Armand Dunkines在一条突然结束的自行车道上骑行时被撞，他敦促市政府利用数据来指导自行车道的设置，并加强交通执法，尤其是在周末)”可推知，作者提到Armand Dunkines的事故是为了批评基础设施设计不佳，因为自行车道突然结束导致他被撞。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段中“Teens involved with West Town Bike — a nonprofit that runs cycling programs for students — have voiced concerns about cycling safety while also proposing concrete ideas for improvement.(参与West Town Bike项目的青少年——这是一个为学生提供自行车项目的非营利组织——对骑行安全表示了担忧，同时也提出了具体的改进建议)”以及后文学生们提出的具体建议可知，文章主要讲述了青少年对芝加哥街道安全提出的呼吁和建议。因此，A选项“Teens’ Appeals for Safer Chicago Streets(青少年呼吁芝加哥街道更安全)”最符合文章主旨，适合作本文的标题。故选A。 Passage 3 （2026届浙江省富阳中学高三上学期第一次三校联考英语试题）On Tuesday, China announced it had grown the first ever plants on the moon, days after landing on the moon’s “far side” Von Karman crater. The cotton seed sprouts (新芽) seemed to have withstood the tough lunar conditions: freezing temperatures, lower gravity levels, and radiation. But by Thursday, the new cotton seed sprouts had died already, according to Liu Hanlong, the experiment leader, in a government press conference statement. After Chang’e-4 landed on the far side of the moon earlier this month, the probe (探测器) was sent a command to remotely water the plants and start the growing process. A tube directed natural light on the surface of the moon into the small container to allow the plants to grow. The probe entered a sleep mode on Sunday, the first lunar night after the probe’s landing. Professor Xie Gengxin, professor at Chongqing University and chief designer of the experiment, told CNN that it ended after nine days when the control team shut down the power. Xie said temperatures inside the biosphere (生物圈) had grown too abnormal and reached extremes that would likely kill all life, including the seeds and eggs during the lunar night. Xie didn’t confirm why temperatures had risen to levels unbearable for the plants in spite of the measures taken by the research team. Even though the experiment was quickly ended, Xie considered it a success. The cotton were the only seeds to sprout, however, and despite many assumptions about the future possibility of moon clothes, the cotton plant’s main purpose this time was to give researchers the valuable data on how to cultivate life in the moon’s tough conditions. The eventual ability to grow plants on the moon could prove useful for long-term space missions, like a trip to Mars. Astronauts could theoretically harvest their own food in space, avoiding the need to return to Earth to resupply. Aside from the apparent failure of the biological or plant experiment, the rest of China’s mission to the far side of the moon appeared on track as of Thursday. The historic mission is intended to accomplish a range of tasks, including conducting the first lunar low-frequency radio astronomy experiment and exploring whether there is water at the moon’s poles. 1．What does the underlined word ‌“withstood” mean? A．Appreciated. B．Suffered from. C．Tolerated. D．been subject to. 2．What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A．The measures of the research team. B．The cause of ceasing the experiment. C．The reason for the extreme temperature. D．The failure and impact of the experiment. 3．What is the major target of the plant experiment? A．To make moon clothes possible. B．To ensure its value for long-term space missions. C．To enable astronauts to harvest their own food in space. D．To collect data on how to grow life in severe conditions. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．China’s first ever moon plants have died B．China’s mission to the far side of the moon C．The Chang’e-5 sample-return mission D．Astronauts’ efforts to cultivate life in the moon 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道文。文章主要报道了中国在月球背面种植的棉花种子新芽在经历极端环境后死亡的消息，同时介绍了此次实验的目的、过程以及中国月球探测任务的其他方面。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段中“On Tuesday, China announced it had grown the first ever plants on the moon, days after landing on the moon’s “far side” Von Karman crater. The cotton seed sprouts (新芽) seemed to have withstood the tough lunar conditions: freezing temperatures, lower gravity levels, and radiation.(周二，中国宣布在月球“远端”冯·卡门陨石坑着陆几天后，首次在月球上种植了植物。棉花种子新芽似乎withstood月球恶劣环境的考验：极低的温度、较低的重力水平和辐射)”可知，中国首次在月球上种出了植物，说明棉花种子新芽在月球的恶劣环境中存活了下来，经受住了考验。由此推知，划线词“withstood”意为“忍受，承受”，与C项“Tolerated”意思相近。故选C项。 2．主旨大意题。根据第三段“Professor Xie Gengxin, professor at Chongqing University and chief designer of the experiment, told CNN that it ended after nine days when the control team shut down the power. Xie said temperatures inside the biosphere (生物圈) had grown too abnormal and reached extremes that would likely kill all life, including the seeds and eggs during the lunar night. Xie didn’t confirm why temperatures had risen to levels unbearable for the plants in spite of the measures taken by the research team.(重庆大学教授、该实验首席设计师谢更新教授告诉CNN，九天后，当控制团队关闭电源时，实验结束。谢教授说，生物圈内的温度变得异常，达到了极端水平，在月球夜晚可能会杀死包括种子和卵在内的所有生命。谢教授没有确认为什么尽管研究小组采取了措施，温度还是上升到了植物无法忍受的水平)”可知，本段主要介绍了实验停止的原因，即生物圈内温度异常，达到了极端水平，可能会杀死所有生命。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“The cotton were the only seeds to sprout, however, and despite many assumptions about the future possibility of moon clothes, the cotton plant’s main purpose this time was to give researchers the valuable data on how to cultivate life in the moon’s tough conditions.(棉花是唯一发芽的种子，然而，尽管有很多关于未来月球衣服可能性的猜测，棉花植物这次的主要目的是为研究人员提供关于如何在月球恶劣条件下培育生命的有价值数据)”可知，植物实验的主要目标是收集有关如何在恶劣条件下种植生命的数据。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“But by Thursday, the new cotton seed sprouts had died already, according to Liu Hanlong, the experiment leader, in a government press conference statement.(但据实验负责人刘汉龙在政府新闻发布会上称，截至周四，新的棉花种子新芽已经死亡)”和第四段中“Even though the experiment was quickly ended, Xie considered it a success.(尽管实验很快就结束了，但谢认为它是成功的)”可知，文章主要报道了中国在月球背面种植的棉花种子新芽已经死亡的消息，同时介绍了此次实验的目的、过程和意义。故A项“中国首次在月球上种植的植物已经死亡”最适合作为文章标题。故选A项。 Passage 4 （2025届浙江省宁波市等3地县域教研联盟高三下学期二模英语试题）In a quiet corner of Oxford University’s Bodleian Library, a robotic arm flips through a 15th-century manuscript, its high-resolution cameras capturing every faded ink stroke. This is ARCHiVE (Automated Robotic Cultural Heritage Inspection and Verification Engine), a£2.3 million project revolutionizing how fragile artifacts are preserved and studied. Combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced imaging, ARCHiVE represents a model shift in cultural conservation. Traditional conservation methods often risk damaging delicate materials. ARCHiVE’s robotic system, equipped with micro-sensors and AI algorithms, can detect cracks invisible to the human eye and predict structural weaknesses before they worsen. “It’s like having a doctor for ancient books,” explains Dr. Emily Carter, lead conservator. Since its 2022 launch, ARCHiVE has scanned over 8,000 items, from Egyptian papyri to medieval maps, with 99.7% accuracy in damage assessment. Its non-invasive approach has reduced physical handling by 85%, significantly lowering the risk of accidental damage. The project’s digital twin technology creates exact virtual copies, allowing global access to restricted collections. During the 2023 Cairo Museum flood, ARCHiVE’s digital models enabled researchers to virtually “restore” water-damaged artifacts within hours. “We’re not just saving objects,” says Carter, “we’re preserving humanity’s collective memory.” This technology has also democratized access, with over 50,000 digital artifacts now available to researchers and the public worldwide. However, some scholars argue that over-reliance on technology may distance researchers from hands-on experience. “You can’t smell history through a screen,” protests Prof. James Whitaker, a traditionalist at Cambridge. Others worry about data ownership, as scanned artifacts become digital assets potentially controlled by tech corporations. A2024 survey revealed that 62% of conservators fear losing control over digitized cultural heritage. ARCHiVE’s next phase involves 4D scanning, capturing how materials change over time. Pilot tests on Viking ship timbers have already revealed previously unknown construction techniques. Meanwhile, UNESCO is developing global standards for digital heritage, ensuring these technological marvels serve humanity rather than corporate interests. As Carter reflects, “Our ancestors left us these treasures; our duty is to pass them forward — both physically and digitally.” 1．What is the main function of ARCHiVE’s robotic system? A．Repairing damaged artifacts. B．Creating virtual museum tours. C．Identifying and forecasting damage. D．Selling digital copies of artifacts. 2．How did ARCHiVE help during the Cairo Museum flood? A．By raising emergency funds online. B．By training local conservation staff. C．By physically moving artifacts to safety. D．By providing digital models for restoration. 3．What is Prof. Whitaker’s main concern about ARCHiVE? A．Data ownership concerns. B．Loss of direct experience. C．High operating costs. D．Environmental impact. 4．Which of the following would be the best title for the article? A．ARCHiVE: Digital Guardians of the Past B．Heritage Conservation: Traditional or Digital C．Human Conservators: Why They Still Matter D．AI in Museums: Ethical Dilemmas and Solutions 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章围绕一个名为ARCHiVE的科技项目展开，介绍了该项目如何利用机器人技术、人工智能和高级成像技术来革新文化遗产的保护和研究方式。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“ARCHiVE’s robotic system, equipped with micro-sensors and AI algorithms, can detect cracks invisible to the human eye and predict structural weaknesses before they worsen.(ARCHiVE的机器人系统配备了微型传感器和人工智能算法，能够检测到人眼看不见的裂缝，并在结构缺陷恶化之前预测到它们)”可知，ARCHiVE的机器人系统配备微型传感器和人工智能算法，能检测到人眼看不见的裂缝并预测结构弱点，也就是能识别和预测损坏。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“During the 2023 Cairo Museum flood, ARCHiVE’s digital models enabled researchers to virtually “restore” water-damaged artifacts within hours.(在2023年开罗博物馆遭受洪水期间，ARCHiVE的数字模型让研究人员能够在数小时内对被水损坏的文物进行虚拟“修复”)”可知，在2023年开罗博物馆遭受洪水期间，ARCHiVE是通过提供数字模型用于修复文物来提供帮助的。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“However, some scholars argue that over-reliance on technology may distance researchers from hands-on experience. “You can’t smell history through a screen,” protests Prof. James Whitaker, a traditionalist at Cambridge.(然而，一些学者认为过度依赖技术可能会使研究人员失去亲身接触文物的体验。剑桥大学的传统主义者James Whitaker教授抗议道：“你无法通过屏幕闻到历史的气息。”)”可知，James Whitaker教授认为过度依赖技术会让研究人员远离亲身接触文物的体验，他抗议说“你无法通过屏幕闻到历史的气息”，所以他主要担心的是失去直接体验。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，文章主要介绍了ARCHiVE项目，其利用机器人技术、人工智能和先进成像技术，对文化遗产进行检测、保护和研究，还创建数字副本让全球人员访问，就像是过去文化遗产的数字守护者。由此可知，A选项“ARCHiVE: Digital Guardians of the Past.(ARCHiVE：过去的数字守护者)”符合文章主旨，适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。 Passage 5 （2025届浙江省衢州、丽水、湖州三地市高三下学期4月教学质量检测（二模）英语试题）OpenAI, the company behind the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, has set out restructuring plans to make it easier for it to raise money and remove restrictions made by its non-profit parent (母公司). OpenAI reveals its for-profit unit would become a public benefit corporation, a company required to consider the interests of society as well as shareholder (股东) value. The non-profit parent would have “a significant interest” in the public benefit corporation, OpenAI said in a blog-post, adding that it would be one of the “best resourced non-profits in history.” OpenAI has been looking to make changes to its rules to make it easier for investors to profit when they inject new investment into the firm. OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a research-focused non-profit but created a for-profit unit four years later to secure funding for the high costs of AI development. Its unusual structure gave control of the for-profit unit to the non-profit. A $6.6 billion fundraising by OpenAI, which valued it at $157 billion, was conditional on it being able to remove a profit limit and move towards being a more conventional company. “We again need to raise more money than we’d imagined. Investors want to back us but they need conventional equity (股东权益) and a less unique structure,” OpenAI said. “The hundreds of billions of dollars that companies are investing into AI show what it will take for OpenAI to continue pursuing the mission.” “This is the critical step the company needs in order to continue fundraising,” said Gil Luria, analyst with DA Davidson & Co. The key to the announcement, he said, was that the for-profit side of OpenAI “will run and control OpenAI’s operations and business.” For its AI competitors, it’s a different matter. Musk, an OpenAI co-founder, is trying to preclude the plan, as is Meta Platforms, which is developing a competitor against ChatGPT named Meta AI. 1．What is a public benefit corporation required to do? A．Operate its non-profit parent independently. B．Focus only on maximizing shareholder value. C．Reduce the amount of money raised from investors. D．Combine the interests of society and shareholder value. 2．Why does OpenAI believe it needs to restructure its operations in paragraph 5? A．To attract more investors and simplify the structure. B．To push forward its development goals on AI safety. C．To settle conflicts with its non-profit parent organization. D．To prevent competitors from taking control of its operations. 3．What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 6 mean? A．Design. B．Prevent. C．Back. D．Follow. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．OpenAI to Keep Influencing Shareholders. B．OpenAI to Defend ChatGPT from Criticism. C．OpenAI to Relax Control over Its For-Profit Unit. D．OpenAI to Spend Funds on Artificial Intelligence. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了OpenAI计划重组以放松对其营利性部门的控制。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“OpenAI reveals its for-profit unit would become a public benefit corporation, a company required to consider the interests of society as well as shareholder value. (OpenAI透露，其营利性部门将成为一家公益公司，这类公司需要考虑社会利益以及股东价值)”可知，公益公司需要兼顾社会利益和股东价值。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第五段中““We again need to raise more money than we’d imagined. Investors want to back us but they need conventional equity and a less unique structure,” OpenAI said. “The hundreds of billions of dollars that companies are investing into AI show what it will take for OpenAI to continue pursuing the mission.”(“我们再次需要筹集比我们想象的更多的资金。投资者想要支持我们，但他们需要传统股权和不那么独特的结构，”OpenAI表示。“企业在人工智能领域投资的数千亿美元表明，OpenAI将继续追求这一使命。”)”可知，OpenAI认为需要重组运营是为了吸引更多投资者并简化结构。故选A。 3．词句猜测题。根据第六段中“Musk, an OpenAI co-founder, is trying to preclude the plan, as is Meta Platforms, which is developing a competitor against ChatGPT named Meta AI.(OpenAI联合创始人马斯克正试图preclude这一计划，开发ChatGPT竞争对手Meta AI的Meta Platforms也是如此。)”可知，马斯克和Meta Platforms都在对OpenAI的计划采取阻止行动，因此preclude在此处意为“阻止”，与prevent意义相近。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段“OpenAI, the company behind the artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT, has set out restructuring plans to make it easier for it to raise money and remove restrictions made by its non-profit parent.(人工智能工具ChatGPT背后的公司OpenAI已经制定了重组计划，以便更容易筹集资金，并取消其非营利性母公司施加的限制。)”可知，文章主要讲述了OpenAI计划重组以放松对其营利性部门的控制。C选项“OpenAI to Relax Control over Its For-Profit Unit (OpenAI放松对其营利性部门的控制)”最符合文章主旨，适合做文章标题。故选C。 Passage 6 （2025届浙江省温州市普通高中高三下学期第二次适应性考试英语试题）After taking an introductory course in global health last winter, Yashaswi Bista, president of Stanford SupplyHer, was empowered to take action against malaria —a disease that has been claiming hundreds of thousands of lives every year for centuries. Stanford SupplyHer, a student group supporting women’s health through art, hosted an event in partnership with United to Beat Malaria (UBM) to encourage funding for malaria prevention, treatment and research initiatives while tabling at White Plaza last Monday. “Knowing that malaria is especially dangerous to pregnant individuals and children makes advocacy for malaria funding and research essential for our mission,” said Bista. “We in the U. S. need to be aware of the impact of global warming on malaria because less developed countries in other parts of the world are more heavily affected by our emissions,” Bista said. Last year, the U. S. experienced its first local outbreaks of malaria since 2003. Infectious disease experts have warned that climate change will spread malaria and other diseases carried by mosquitoes to areas that were once free of malaria. This summer, after discovering the work of UBM, a global grassroots campaign of the UN Foundation, Bista met with her congressional (国会的) representatives to advocate for malaria treatment and research. To support continued funding for global malaria programs, Bista wrote to officials in Congress. “It’s easy for people to feel like they are powerless with issues as big as malaria. But any person can give input to their decision makers on issues as big as these,” wrote Macgan Cross, a senior advocate at UBM. “By sending messages to your elected officials in support of global health funding, you are making sure your voice is heard.” Bista encouraged students to become involved in initiatives on campus to spread awareness of malaria and other global health issues. “Global health is important to me because there are so many health inequities (不平等) around the world and health itself is important to live a fulfilling life,” Bista said. “Because there are so many health inequities around the world, I want to raise awareness and help people live fulfilling lives.” 1．What inspired Bista to engage in actions against malaria? A．A learning experience.B．A health crisis.C．A grassroots campaign. D．A tabling event. 2．What did Bista do to support malaria prevention? A．She organized a charity sale. B．She launched a research project. C．She campaigned for fundraising. D．She budgeted for malaria treatment. 3．What is the message Maegan Cross intends to convey? A．Community voices secure health funding. B．Malaria outbreaks are difficult to prevent. C．The public needs more knowledge about health. D．Individual efforts matter in government decisions. 4．Which of the following best describes Bista? A．A health advocate.B．A club founder. C．A woman pioneer. D．A disease specialist. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了斯坦福大学的一个学生团体Stanford SupplyHer与United to Beat Malaria合作，在白广场举办活动，鼓励为疟疾的预防、治疗和研究计划提供资金的事情。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“After taking an introductory course in global health last winter, Yashaswi Bista, president of Stanford SupplyHer, was empowered to take action against malaria —a disease that has been claiming hundreds of thousands of lives every year for centuries.(去年冬天，斯坦福大学“Stanford SupplyHer”组织的主席Yashaswi Bista在修完一门全球健康入门课程后，获得了采取行动抗击疟疾的动力。疟疾这种疾病在几个世纪以来，每年都夺走数十万人的生命。)”可知，启发Bista采取行动抗击疟疾的是一次学习经历。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Stanford SupplyHer, a student group supporting women’s health through art, hosted an event in partnership with United to Beat Malaria(UBM)to encourage funding for malaria prevention, treatment and research initiatives while tabling at White Plaza last Monday.(“Stanford SupplyHer”是一个通过艺术来支持女性健康的学生团体。上周一，该团体与“联合抗击疟疾”组织合作，在怀特广场设摊举办了一场活动，旨在鼓励为疟疾的预防、治疗和研究项目提供资金支持。)”可知，Bista所在的组织与“联合抗击疟疾”组织合作举办活动，鼓励为疟疾的预防、治疗和研究项目提供资金支持。由此可知，Bista为支持疟疾预防所做的是为筹款进行宣传活动。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第四段““It’s easy for people to feel like they are powerless with issues as big as malaria. But any person can give input to their decision makers on issues as big as these,” wrote Macgan Cross, a senior advocate at UBM. “By sending messages to your elected officials in support of global health funding, you are making sure your voice is heard.”(“联合抗击疟疾”组织的资深倡导者Macgan Cross写道：“面对像疟疾这样重大的问题，人们很容易觉得自己无能为力。但在这类重大问题上，任何人都可以向决策者表达自己的意见。通过向你选出的官员发送支持全球卫生事业资金投入的信息，你就能确保自己的声音被听到。”)”可知，Maegan Cross认为面对像疟疾这样重大的问题，人们很容易觉得自己无能为力，但实际上任何人都可以就这类重大问题向决策者表达自己的意见，通过向当选官员发送支持全球卫生事业资金投入的信息，就能确保自己的声音被听到。所以Maegan Cross想要传达的信息是个人努力在政府决策中很重要。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章内容可知，Bista在修完全球健康入门课程后，积极采取行动抗击疟疾。她所在的组织与“联合抗击疟疾”组织合作举办活动，鼓励为疟疾的预防、治疗和研究项目提供资金支持；她会见国会议员，为疟疾的治疗和研究进行呼吁；还写信给国会议员，支持对全球疟疾防治项目持续提供资金，并鼓励学生们参与校园里提高人们对疟疾和其他全球健康问题认识的活动。这些行为都表明她是健康问题尤其是抗击疟疾方面的倡导者。故选A。 Passage 7 （吉林省、辽宁省实验中学联考2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题）High employment, falling inflation (通货膨胀), and economic growth. On the surface, the US economy currently seems to be doing great. But as it turns out, things are not so rosy for the average American. According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles. Gen Zers (aged 18 — 27) were found to be the most likely generation to get financial help from their parents, receiving on average 1,515 dollars per month. Still, many older parents were found to support their Millennial (aged 28 — 43) or Generation X (aged 44 — 59) adult children, accounting for 21 percent of parents providing support. The most common expenses mentioned were groceries and health insurance. But why are so many US adults, both young and old, struggling to “leave the nest”? One major reason is food prices. According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage (抵押贷款) was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home. The final piece of the puzzle is falling salaries. Previous generations were able to count on graduating from college as the key to landing a job that paid well. But now, young graduates have found they earn less than their parents. College graduate salaries have decreased more than 10 percent in four decades after adjusting for inflation. In other words, steadily declining salaries make it even harder for young Americans to cope with rising costs. As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute “2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”. Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead. 1．What did the March 6 survey find out about adult children in the US? A．Nearly half of them are financially dependent. B．Over half of Gen Zers are financially struggling. C．21 percent of Generation X receive parental help. D．A majority of them rely on their parents for education. 2．What does the underlined word  “elusive”  in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Readily accessible. B．Difficult to achieve. C．Often misunderstood. D．Commonly sought after. 3．What can be inferred from the article about people in the US? A．Graduates’ financial struggles are temporary. B．Government policies favor older generations. C．Salaries for graduates tend to keep up with inflation. D．Financial pressures affect both the young and the old. 4．What is the author’s attitude toward the future of Americans? A．Negative. B．Optimistic. C．Ambiguous. D．Indifferent. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了美国经济表面上看似乎繁荣，但实际上普通美国人面临着诸多经济挑战和压力的问题。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段的“According to a March 6 survey conducted by the Savings website, 47 percent of US parents provide financial support to their adult children to help deal with the cost of living struggles.(美国储蓄网站3月6日调查显示，47%的美国父母为成年子女提供经济支持，以帮助他们解决生活成本问题。)”可知，3月6日的调查发现了美国成年子女其中近一半的人在经济上依赖他人。故选A。 2．词义猜测题。根据第四段的“According to a survey, food prices are expected to increase by nearly 2.5 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, stable housing remains an elusive dream for many. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage was almost 8 percent in 2023, which means many Americans are priced out of affording their own home.(。根据一项调查，2024年食品价格预计将上涨近2.5%。与此同时，稳定的住房仍然是许多人……的梦想。2023年，30年期抵押贷款的平均利率接近8%，这意味着许多美国人负担不起自己的房子。) ”可知，许多美国人负担不起自己的房子，由此可推知，稳定的住房仍是许多人难以实现的梦想，由此则划线词意为：很难实现的。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“As Gen Zers in the US struggle under financial pressures, so do the older generations supporting them, as their sharing puts their retirement at risk. The Savings website discovered that working parents were found to contribute“2.4 times more to support adult children than they contribute to their retirement accounts each month”.(当美国的Z世代在财务压力下挣扎时，支持他们的老一辈人也一样，因为他们的分担会让他们面临退休的风险。储蓄网站发现，有工作的父母每月为成年子女提供的资金是他们为退休账户提供的资金的2.4倍。)”可知，经济压力对年轻人和老年人都有影响。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Essentially, while the US economy remains afloat, we will witness multiple generations of Americans sinking in their own lifeboats in the years ahead.(从本质上讲，虽然美国经济还在继续，但在未来的几年里，我们将看到几代美国人在自己的救生艇上沉没。)”可知，作者对美国人的未来持消极的态度。故选A。 Passage 8 （2024届浙江省金华市东阳市高三下学期三模英语试题）You’ve probably followed a few cute dogs and cats on social media. However, are you aware that AI-generated pets are also gaining popularity nowadays? They are just as adorable as real dogs and cats but also show human-like characteristics. Chai Dada, operates an AI-created dog account on Xiaohongshu, attracting over 10,000 followers. Her AI-generated pet Zhuangzhuang is a fluffy Shiba Inu with a big belly who likes to eat and work out. “Zhuangzhuang is actually a mirror of myself,” Chai said. “Its life and mood basically reflect my own.” In 2023, AI tools fascinated Chai. She used them to create animal characters behaving like humans, sharing them on Xiaohongshu for joy. Zhuangzhuang, the cutest and most representative, captured her heart. To bring Zhuangzhuang to life, Chai places it in various daily life scenarios. For instance, during the recent “hui nan tian” — the super humid (潮湿的) weather in southern China — Chai shared images of Zhuangzhuang mopping a wet floor, with the words, “It’s wet everywhere at home”, vividly capturing the mood. In the comments section, many have expressed sympathy for the poor dog. “Many scenes may seem ordinary, but when a very lifelike and adorable anthropomorphic (拟人化的) pet appears in these familiar scenes, it looks interesting.” Chai said. Since Zhuangzhuang closely is like a human in a dog’s body, many followers have come to believe in its real existence. This popularity has opened doors for Chai to cooperate with brands for product promotions. Aiming to expand her reach, Chai desires to explore deeper into AI to bring her AI pet to life in videos, not just photos. She has noticed a growing trend of AI pet bloggers, making the competition in this industry fierce. To attract more fans, bloggers are constantly learning more AI skills and brainstorming to create more interesting storylines. “I want to develop Zhuangzhuang into an intellectual property and create related cultural and creative products such as dolls and stickers,” said Chai. 1．What do we know about the AI pet Zhuangzhuang? A．It is a digital recreation of Chai’s childhood. B．It is a virtual representation of a real Shiba Inu. C．It mirrors the life and personality of its creator. D．It has gained over one million followers online. 2．Why is the “hui nan tian” example mentioned in the text? A．To show the fun Zhuangzhuang brings to Chai. B．To describe Zhuangzhuang’s daily struggles. C．To suggest Zhuangzhuang’s growing fan base. D．To illustrate how Chai humanizes Zhuangzhuang. 3．What does Chai plan to do? A．Perfect Zhuangzhuang’s features. B．Cooperate with other AI pet creators. C．Write a book featuring Zhuangzhuang. D．Create lifelike videos of Zhuangzhuang. 4．What would be the best title for the passage? A．AI-generated Pets Find Followers B．The Rise of AI Tools in Creating Animal Characters C．Zhuangzhuang: A Realistic Dog Captivating Hearts D．AI Pet Bloggers: Competing for Attention in the Digital World 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是人工智能宠物在社交媒体上的兴起和受欢迎程度，特别是通过具体案例——21岁的Chai Dada通过为其人工智能宠物Zhuangzhuang塑造人格化的特点，如喜欢吃东西、锻炼等，并将其置于各种日常生活场景中，成功吸引了超过1万名的粉丝。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Its life and mood basically reflect my own.(它的生活和心情基本上反映了我自己)”可推知，人工智能宠物Zhuangzhuang反映了创作者的生活和个性。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第四段“To bring Zhuangzhuang to life, Chai places it in various daily life scenarios. For instance, during the recent “hui nan tian”—the super humid (潮湿的) weather in southern China—Chai shared images of Zhuangzhuang mopping a wet floor, with the words, “It’s wet everywhere at home”, vividly capturing the mood. In the comments section, many have expressed sympathy for the poor dog.(为了让Zhuangzhuang栩栩如生，柴将Zhuangzhuang置于各种日常生活场景中。例如，在最近的“回南天”(中国南方超级潮湿的天气)期间，柴分享了壮壮拖地的照片，并配文“家里到处都是湿的”，生动地捕捉了这种情绪。在评论区，许多人对这只可怜的狗表示同情)”可推知，文中提到了“回南天”的例子是为了说明Chai如何将Zhuangzhuang人性化。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Aiming to expand her reach, Chai desires to explore deeper into AI to bring her AI pet to life in videos, not just photos.(为了扩大自己的影响力，Chai希望更深入地探索人工智能，让她的人工智能宠物在视频中栩栩如生，而不仅仅是照片)”可知，Chai打算制作逼真的Zhuangzhuang的视频。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“You’ve probably followed a few cute dogs and cats on social media. However, are you aware that AI-generated pets are also gaining popularity nowadays? They are just as adorable as real dogs and cats but also show human-like characteristics.(你可能在社交媒体上关注过一些可爱的狗和猫。然而，你知道现在人工智能生成的宠物也越来越受欢迎吗?它们和真正的猫狗一样可爱，但也表现出类似人类的特征)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要讲述了人工智能宠物在社交媒体上的兴起和受欢迎程度，所以A项“AI-generated Pets Find Followers(人工智能宠物可以找到追随者)”。故选A项。 议论文 Passage 1 （2026届浙江省天域全国名校协作体高三一模英语试题）Is text-messaging driving us apart? These days, we talk to each other a lot with our thumbs — sending six billion text messages a day, and likely a few billion more on services like Whats App. But some worry that so much messaging leads to less communication. For instance, when hanging out with friends, we’d be texting secretively at the same time, pretending to maintain eye contact but mentally somewhere else. New technologies often upset the way we relate to one another, of course. But such division caused by texting have a strong echo in the arguments we had over telephone a hundred years ago. The small device gave us a new way to contact one another and quickly promote new forms of socializing. Callers arranged regular “visiting” calls, dialing remote family to catch up on news. Soon, though, social critics thought it would be so easy to talk that we’d never leave each other alone. Others worried that the telephone sped up life, demanding instant reactions. The use of the telephone gave little room for reflection. It produced a craziness in the ordinary concerns of life which didn’t make for domestic happiness. “We shall soon be nothing but transparent piles of jelly (果冻) to each other,” a London writer moaned in 1897. However, nowadays the telephone call seems like a throwback to a gentler era. When Jenna Birch, a communication professor at the University of Iowa, started dating a man who insisted on calling her on the phone, she found it warm and delightful. So she doesn’t think the shift to texting has degraded our interactions. According to her study, teenagers who text the most are also those who spend the most time face to face with friends. Communication, it seems, brings more communication, and — as she argues — just because talk happens in text doesn’t mean it’s not meaningful. Michéle Martin of Carleton University, thinks we’re living through a replay of the telephone, where the things that made it valuable — instant communications — are the same that made it annoying. “People believe they are liberated because they can bring the mobile phone everywhere,” Martin says. “But at the same time, they are slaves to it.” 1．What’s the function of the first paragraph? A．To introduce the topic. B．To describe a scene. C．To offer an argument. D．To issue a warning. 2．According to paragraph 4, what does telephone use cause? A．People experience very tight schedule. B．People tend to lack individuality. C．People become narrow and uninformed. D．People lose the ability to reflect. 3．What can we learn from paragraph 5? A．Telephone calls are particularly welcomed in dating. B．Teenagers are addicted to communicating by texting. C．The shift to texting is destructive to face-to-face time. D．The meaning of communication goes beyond medium. 4．What’s the best title for the text? A．Oh My God! We’ve Been Here Before! B．Gone with the Wind, Dear Texting! C．Life is Too Short for So Many Texting. D．Oh, Telephone, a Tale of Two Sides. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了短信交流是否导致人与人之间疏远，通过对比短信与电话交流的影响来探讨这一问题。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Is text-messaging driving us apart? These days, we talk to each other a lot with our thumbs — sending six billion text messages a day, and likely a few billion more on services like Whats App.(短信正在让我们疏远吗？如今，我们经常用拇指互相交谈——每天发送60亿条短信，而在Whats App等服务上可能还会多发送几十亿条。)”可知，第一段通过提出“短信是否让我们疏远”的问题，并给出当前短信发送量的数据，来引出文章要讨论的主题。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“ Soon, though, social critics thought it would be so easy to talk that we’d never leave each other alone. Others worried that the telephone sped up life, demanding instant reactions. The use of the telephone gave little room for reflection. It produced a craziness in the ordinary concerns of life which didn’t make for domestic happiness. “We shall soon be nothing but transparent piles of jelly ( 果冻 ) to each other,” a London writer moaned in 1897.(然而不久之后，社会评论家们认为，仅仅通过通话就能交流得如此顺畅，以至于我们根本无法独处片刻。还有人担心电话会加快生活节奏，要求人们立即做出反应。电话的使用几乎没有给人们留下思考的空间。它让日常生活中原本平凡的事情变得混乱不堪，这不利于家庭的幸福。“我们很快就会变成彼此透明的果冻般的存在了。”1897 年，一位伦敦作家如此哀叹道。)”可知，文章第四段提到，反对电话的人认为，电话使得人们交流过于便捷，会让人失去独处的时间，还会加速生活节奏，要求人们即时回应，且缺乏思考空间，甚至认为这会让人们在日常事务中变得 “疯狂”，一位伦敦作家还抱怨 “我们很快会变成彼此面前透明的果冻”，暗示人们会因电话失去个性和隐私。A 选项 “日程紧张” 并非原文强调的核心问题；C 选项 “视野狭窄、信息闭塞” 与电话促进沟通的特点相悖；D 选项 “失去思考能力” 原文表述为 “缺乏思考空间（gave little room for reflection）”，并非 “失去思考能力”，表述不准确，故 B 选项正确。电话的使用导致人们往往缺乏个性。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段“However, nowadays the telephone call seems like a throwback to a gentler era. When Jenna Birch, a communication professor at the University of Iowa, started dating a man who insisted on calling her on the phone, she found it warm and delightful. So she doesn’t think the shift to texting has degraded our interactions. According to her study, teenagers who text the most are also those who spend the most time face to face with friends. Communication, it seems, brings more communication, and — as she argues — just because talk happens in text doesn’t mean it’s not meaningful.(但如今，打电话反而像是回到了更温和的旧时光。爱荷华大学的传播学教授珍娜・伯奇曾和一个坚持打电话联系她的人约会，她觉得这种方式温暖又愉快。因此她认为，转向短信交流并没有降低我们互动的质量。根据她的研究，发短信最多的青少年，也是和朋友面对面相处时间最长的群体。看来，沟通只会带来更多沟通——而且正如她所说，不能仅仅因为交流是通过短信进行的，就否定它的意义。)”可知，沟通的意义超越了媒介本身。故选D。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章首先提出短信是否导致人与人之间疏远的问题，然后通过对比短信与电话交流的影响，指出新技术往往会改变我们彼此相处的方式，但短信交流并不一定意味着沟通没有意义。文章最后提到，我们正在经历电话时代的重演，其中使电话有价值的东西——即时通讯——也是使它令人讨厌的东西。因此，A选项“Oh My God! We’ve Been Here Before!(天哪！我们以前来过这里！)”最符合文章主旨，既表达了短信与电话交流影响的相似性，又带有一种对历史重演的感慨，适合用作标题。故选A。 Passage 2 （2026届浙江省ZDB联盟高三一模英语试题）I often catch myself starting my questions to ChatGPT with a “please” and concluding with a “thank you.” Apparently, I am not alone. A survey published in 2024 by TechRadar found that approximately 67% of AI users are also polite and show gratitude toward AI search engines. When asked whether there’s a cost to all this politeness, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded, “Tens of millions of dollars well spent — you never know.” In reality, of course, AI chatbots do not appreciate politeness; they lack consciousness, feelings or a need for social politeness. From a purely practical standpoint, all those pleases and thank you are just flushing money down the toilet. Still, there may be value that isn’t immediately measurable in showing gratitude toward AI. In his book “The Psychology of Gratitude,” psychologists Robert Emmons write about a 10-week experiment. He divided participants into three groups, asking the first to list things they are grateful for, the second to list daily annoyances and the third to just keep a journal. He found that the first group reported 25% higher happiness levels, showed stronger emotional resilience (适应力) and were physically healthier. Other studies have also linked gratitude to better sleep, less depression and anxiety, and greater relationship satisfaction. What’s true of gratitude is also true of kindness and generosity. Psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky from UC Riverside conducted experiments where participants performed “five small acts of kindness per week.” She found that these small, frequent acts led to consistent and significant increases in happiness. These modern researchers are rediscovering an age- old wisdom: we should practice doing good regularly, not just for the sake of the people we benefit, but for our own. So perhaps all of our pleases and thank you to AI have value, even if they cost OpenAI millions of dollars annually. Showing appreciation, even toward a machine, strengthens positive habits of politeness, patience and empathy. In our increasingly digital and automated world, preserving these human qualities may be more valuable than the substantial costs. Ultimately, the one who benefits from our politeness isn’t the AI at all, but ourselves. 1．Why is the survey mentioned in Paragraph 1? A．To present a fact. B．To challenge a belief. C．To support an argument. D．To illustrate a phenomenon. 2．How does Sam Altman seem to view the cost of politeness to AI? A．As an educational tool. B．As a necessary investment. C．As a social requirement. D．As a technical breakdown. 3．What do the experiments find about being polite to AI? A．It develops positive human habits. B．It improves the AI’s response quality. C．It brings lasting happiness to the AI. D．It makes people more grateful to others. 4．What does the author mean in the last paragraph? A．Politeness to AI is meaningless but costly. B．Digital interactions require new polite behavior. C．Humans benefit more than AI from being polite. D．AI will eventually develop emotional awareness. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人们在与AI交流时保持礼貌和感激的态度，尽管AI本身并不需要这些情感表达，但这种行为对人类自身有积极影响，能够培养积极的习惯和品质。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“I often catch myself starting my questions to ChatGPT with a “please” and concluding with a “thank you.” Apparently, I am not alone. A survey published in 2024 by TechRadar found that approximately 67% of AI users are also polite and show gratitude toward AI search engines. (我经常发现自己在向ChatGPT提问时以“请”开头，以“谢谢”结尾。显然，并不只有我这样做。TechRadar在2024年发布的一项调查发现，大约67%的AI用户也对AI搜索引擎表示礼貌和感激)”可知，第一段通过描述一个现象，即许多人在与AI交流时使用礼貌用语，来引出后文对于这一现象的讨论和分析。故该段提到调查是为了说明这一现象。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中“When asked whether there’s a cost to all this politeness, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded, “Tens of millions of dollars well spent — you never know.”(当被问及所有这些礼貌是否需要付出代价时，OpenAI首席执行官山姆·奥特曼回答说：“物有所值——你永远不知道会带来什么。”)”可知，山姆·奥特曼认为，即使花费巨大，这种礼貌也是值得的，由此可推知，山姆·奥特曼认为对AI的礼貌是一种必要的投资。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Showing appreciation, even toward a machine, strengthens positive habits of politeness, patience and empathy. (即使是对一台机器表示感激，也能增强礼貌、耐心和同理心等积极习惯)”可知，实验发现对AI礼貌可以培养积极的人类习惯。故选A项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Showing appreciation, even toward a machine, strengthens positive habits of politeness, patience and empathy. (即使是对一台机器表示感激，也能增强礼貌、耐心和同理心等积极习惯)”和“Ultimately, the one who benefits from our politeness isn’t the AI at all, but ourselves. (最终，从我们的礼貌中受益的根本不是AI，而是我们自己)”可推知，作者在最后一段的意思是，人类从“对AI礼貌”这一行为中受益比AI更多。故选C项。 Passage 3 （浙江省嘉兴市2025-2026学年高三上学期9月月考英语试题）Walk down a street decades ago, and chances were good that you’d come across a vision of the Spielbergian sort: groups of school-age children charging down the block on bikes, full of purpose and without protective headwear. You’re less likely to catch that kind of scene today. With the decline in cycling, kids are losing more than a potential mode of transport. Biking supports children’s independence and overall health. And crucially, once kids are trained, it doesn’t require much effort from adults. Moreover, when enough children bike, whole neighborhoods can be transformed — safer and more friendly. Now kids seldom get out. But they desire mobility while threatening traffic and parental concerns frequently stand in their way. This fear is well founded. Roadways have gotten faster and busier. The annual child cycling deaths have actually dropped, but it’s likely due to reduced ridership. The decrease seems reflective not of streets’ safety but rather of parents’ understanding of the heightened risks massive vehicles pose. Families haven’t always had to be this vigilant. Children in previous decades may not have had marked bike lanes (车道) or other protective road features. But they had more space to wander, and fewer and slower cars to deal with. It wasn’t until public planning prioritized cars that children lost both play areas and the freedom to travel independently. By adding more bike-friendly infrastructure (基础设施), local governments could encourage children to ride again. Meanwhile, teaching road rules falls largely to caregivers. Finding safe-enough spots for practice might be tough, yet with a little creativity, parents can track down dead ends or unused parking lots. Putting in that work may demand more of parents in the short term. But the investment is worth it. Many parents want to raise confident and adaptable children, yet over-scheduled extracurriculars (课外活动) requiring constant monitoring rarely help. What many need is a bit more freedom: time to explore, to ride aimlessly — until they’re ready to take off. 1．Why does the author mention the Spielbergian scene? A．To criticize kids’ poor safety awareness. B．To highlight the potential dangers of cycling. C．To stress the importance of safe neighborhoods. D．To show the past popularity of cycling among kids. 2．What leads to the decline of annual child cycling deaths? A．Improved street safety. B．Reduction in vehicle size. C．Decreased cycling frequency. D．Strict application of traffic rules. 3．What does the underlined word “vigilant” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A．Tolerant. B．Watchful. C．Patient. D．Optimistic. 4．What are parents advised to do to get kids riding? A．Explore secure spaces for practice. B．Invest in bike-friendly infrastructure. C．Provide sufficient monitoring for kids. D．Stop arranging extracurricular activities. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．A 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章对比了过去与现在儿童骑行情况的差异，分析了如今儿童骑行减少的原因（交通风险、家长担忧等），并提出政府完善骑行基础设施、家长寻找安全练习场地等鼓励儿童重新骑行的建议。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“Walk down a street decades ago, and chances were good that you’d come across a vision of the Spielbergian sort: groups of school-age children charging down the block on bikes, full of purpose and without protective headwear. You’re less likely to catch that kind of scene today.(几十年前走在街上，你很可能会看到一个斯皮尔伯格式的场景：一群学龄儿童骑着自行车沿着街区冲去，目标明确，而且没有佩戴防护头盔。如今，你不太可能看到这样的场景了)”可推知，作者提及该场景是为了通过过去常见的儿童骑行画面与现在的少见形成对比，体现过去儿童骑行的受欢迎程度。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The annual child cycling deaths have actually dropped, but it’s likely due to reduced ridership.(每年儿童骑行死亡人数实际上有所下降，但这很可能是因为骑行人数减少了)”可知，儿童骑行死亡人数下降的原因是骑行频率的降低，而非街道变安全等其他因素。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Now kids seldom get out. But they desire mobility while threatening traffic and parental concerns frequently stand in their way. This fear is well founded. Roadways have gotten faster and busier.(现在孩子们很少出门。但他们渴望机动性，而具有威胁性的交通和父母的担忧经常阻碍他们。这种担忧是有根据的。道路上车速更快，交通也更繁忙了)”及第四段“Children in previous decades may not have had marked bike lanes (车道) or other protective road features. But they had more space to wander, and fewer and slower cars to deal with.(在过去的几十年里，孩子们可能没有明确的自行车道或其他保护性道路设施。但他们有更多的空间可以漫游，而且要对付的车辆更少，速度也更慢)”可知，现在家长因交通风险高而需要时刻担忧（即保持警惕）孩子骑行安全，与过去无需如此担忧形成对比，因此vigilant应表示“警惕的、留意的”。结合选项，Watchful(警惕的)符合语境。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据第五段“Meanwhile, teaching road rules falls largely to caregivers. Finding safe-enough spots for practice might be tough, yet with a little creativity, parents can track down dead ends or unused parking lots.(与此同时，教授交通规则的任务主要落在了看护者身上。找到足够安全的练习场地可能很难，但只要稍加变通，家长们就能找到死胡同或废弃的停车场)”可推知，文章建议家长为孩子寻找安全的骑行练习空间。故选A。 Passage 4 （浙江省杭州高级中学2025-2026学年高三上学期开学检测英语试题）Not too long ago, on a cold winter night, there was a teenager who wanted more screen time and a parent who said no. The teenager was advocating for her right to scroll (刷屏) for an extra 30 minutes. The parent argued that none of her friends’ parents let them have screens after 9 o’clock. “I thought, in this family, we don’t compare ourselves with other people, Dad?” the teenager replied. The parent — who was me, by the way — just got served. Since they were young, I have told my kids not to compare themselves with other people. I have argued countless times that comparisons are the “thief of joy”. Although my daughter didn’t win, she did help expose one of the worst pieces of advice I have ever given. In my defence, I did what we’ve all done before, which is to repeat received wisdom without exploring the fine differences. But now is the time to set the record straight, which starts with questioning the idea that all social comparison is unhealthy. Social comparisons do, of course, often get us into emotional trouble. But they can be harnessed (利用) for our betterment if we understand how they work. The social comparisons we make — ones that lead us to feel good or bad about ourselves — are vital to our ability to thrive (成长). Science provides a guide we can use to harness the way we perform these comparisons to reduce their negative emotional impacts. Comparing yourself with someone who is outperforming you could result in feelings of envy if you focus on the things they have and you don’t, or it can be energizing and inspiring if you use these comparisons as a source of motivation, for example, “If they can achieve that, so can I.” Comparing yourself with someone who is doing worse than you could result in fear and worry if you think about how you could fall into similar circumstances, or it can draw out feelings of gratitude and appreciation if you use that comparison to broaden your views—for example, “Wow, things could be much worse; I’m doing great.” What I wish I taught my daughter earlier are these nuances. How we feel about ourselves rests not just on whom we compare ourselves with but also on how we think about that comparison. That’s something we all have control over. 1．How did the author feel about his daughter’s argument? A．Excited. B．Inspired. C．Energized. D．Relieved. 2．According to the passage, which best explains why social comparisons can be beneficial? A．They help people avoid emotional trouble completely. B．They provide motivation when viewed from a positive angle. C．They allow people to control others’ opinions effectively. D．They eliminate the fear of falling behind others permanently. 3．Which of the following social comparison examples would the author most likely agree with? A．A student who stops checking classmates’ test scores to avoid feeling bad. B．An employee who feels discouraged after seeing a colleague’s promotion. C．A fitness enthusiast who uses a professional athlete’s training routine as inspiration to improve their own workouts. D．A person who frequently compares their lifestyle with influencers’ selected posts on social media. 4．Which would be the best title for the passage? A．Comparing Ourselves with Others Can Become a Healthy Habit B．Comparing Ourselves with Others Can Strengthen Family Ties C．Social Comparisons Can Get Us into Emotional Trouble D．Social Comparisons Can Be Controlled by Science 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章结合作者自己的育儿经历，论述社会比较并非都不健康，可合理利用，促进成长。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Although my daughter didn’t win, she did help expose one of the worst pieces of advice I have ever given. In my defence, I did what we’ve all done before, which is to repeat received wisdom without exploring the fine differences. But now is the time to set the record straight, which starts with questioning the idea that all social comparison is unhealthy.(虽然我的女儿没有赢，但她确实帮助揭露了我曾经给出过的最糟糕的建议之一。在我的辩护中，我做了我们以前都做过的事情，那就是重复公认的智慧，而不探索细微的差异。但现在是时候澄清事实了，首先要质疑所有社会比较都不健康的观点。)”可知，女儿的争论让作者意识到自己的建议有问题，从而受到启发，开始重新思考社会比较的问题。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Comparing yourself with someone who is outperforming you could result in feelings of envy if you focus on the things they have and you don’t, or it can be energizing and inspiring if you use these comparisons as a source of motivation, for example, “If they can achieve that, so can I.”(如果你只关注别人有你没有的东西，那么把自己和比你优秀的人比较可能会让你产生嫉妒心理；但如果你把这些比较当作动力的来源，它也可以让你充满活力和受到鼓舞，例如，“如果他们能做到，我也能。”)”可知，从积极的角度看待社会比较时，它可以提供动力，这是社会比较有益的原因。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Comparing yourself with someone who is outperforming you could result in feelings of envy if you focus on the things they have and you don’t, or it can be energizing and inspiring if you use these comparisons as a source of motivation, for example, “If they can achieve that, so can I.”(如果你只关注别人有你没有的东西，那么把自己和比你优秀的人比较可能会让你产生嫉妒心理；但如果你把这些比较当作动力的来源，它也可以让你充满活力和受到鼓舞，例如，“如果他们能做到，我也能。”)”可知，C选项“一个健身爱好者以专业运动员的训练计划为灵感来改善自己的锻炼”符合作者的观点，即利用社会比较作为动力来源。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段中“Social comparisons do, of course, often get us into emotional trouble. But they can be harnessed (利用) for our betterment if we understand how they work.(当然，社会比较常常会让我们陷入情绪困扰。但如果我们了解它们是如何运作的，就可以利用它们来改善自己。)”可知，文章主要讨论了社会比较的积极面，指出如果我们正确理解并利用社会比较，它可以成为一种健康的习惯，帮助我们成长和进步。因此，A选项“Comparing Ourselves with Others Can Become a Healthy Habit(与他人比较可以成为一种健康的习惯)”最符合文章主旨。故选A。 Passage 5 （2026届浙江省七彩阳光联盟高三暑假返校联考一模英语试题）Forgetting things is a blessing, believe it or not. For proof, imagine a world where every detail you ever came across was carved indelibly in your mind. Every conversation you regret, every rejection you’ve ever felt, every time you stepped out with your zipper undone stands as clearly in your mind as what you had for breakfast last week as well as the moments that bring you the greatest joy. That is a world of utter chaos and suffering. We don’t need to stick to just our armchair-philosophizing, however. Thanks to the wonderful combinatory magic genetics pulls off at each birth, we’ve had a few individuals on Earth who are unable to forget anything. Solomon Shereshevsky, for instance, could memorize lists of arbitrary (任意的) numbers, words, and nonsense syllables with perfect recall, even decades later. At first glance, this sounds like a superpower. But Shereshevsky described it as exhausting, distracting, and emotionally unbearable. What most miss about forgetting is that it is not a design flaw (缺陷). It’s a feature. In fact, the ability to forget is fundamental to learning. It’s what gives us focus, highlights the signal through the noise, and lets the brain determine what matters most given the context we are in. Research suggests that forgetting is an active process involving brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, which help us manage the inflow and outflow of information. Forgetting is not our memory failing on us as much as it is our memory being better used. And here is where we meet the concept of the forgetting curve (曲线). First described by Hermann Ebbinghaus in the late 19th century, the forgetting curve tracks how quickly we lose information over time without reinforcement (巩固). Within hours of learning something new, we begin to forget it. Rapidly at first, then more slowly over time. The key insight of those who have followed Ebbinghaus is that this curve is not fixed. On the contrary, it’s something we can reshape, a feature we can tune ourselves. 1．What does the underlined word “indelibly” in the first paragraph mean? A．Permanently. B．Violently. C．Chaotically. D．Effortlessly. 2．What did Shereshevsky think of his ability? A．A design flaw. B．A real blessing. C．A mental burden. D．A rare talent. 3．How does forgetting contribute to learning? A．It prevents the flow of information. B．It pushes people to review regularly. C．It activates brain regions responsible for learning. D．It allows the brain to prioritize important information. 4．What does the author suggest readers do in the last paragraph? A．Keep learning new things. B．Intervene in the forgetting process. C．Accept forgetting as a natural part of life. D．Explore a fixed pattern of the forgetting curve. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，作者通过科学事实、案例分析和逻辑推理，论证了“遗忘是大脑的重要功能”这一观点，并鼓励读者正确看待遗忘现象并对其加以利用。 1．词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Forgetting things is a blessing, believe it or not.(别不信，遗忘事物其实是一种福气)”提到能够遗忘是一件幸事，划线词所在句子以及下文是提供支撑性证据，论证“遗忘是一件幸事”这一观点；结合下文“Every conversation you regret, every rejection you’ve ever felt, every time you stepped out with your zipper undone stands as clearly in your mind as what you had for breakfast last week as well as the moments that bring you the greatest joy. That is a world of utter chaos and suffering.(每一次让你懊悔的交谈，每一次你所经历的被拒绝的时刻，每一次你未系好拉链就出门的举动，都清晰地印刻在你的脑海中，就如同你上周早餐吃了什么一样，也包括那些给你带来最大快乐的时刻。那是一个充满混乱与痛苦的世界)”可知，此处是作者让读者想象一个所有遇到的细节都无法遗忘的世界、一切都永远被刻在脑海里的世界，那将是充满混乱和痛苦的世界。故划线词indelibly意思是“永久地”。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“At first glance, this sounds like a superpower. But Shereshevsky described it as exhausting, distracting, and emotionally unbearable.(乍一看，这听起来像是某种超能力。但舍雷舍夫斯基却称其令人精疲力竭、分心不已，而且情绪上难以承受)”可知，谢雷舍夫斯基认为他的能力是一种精神负担。故选C项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“It’s what gives us focus, highlights the signal through the noise, and lets the brain determine what matters most given the context we are in.(正是它让我们能够集中注意力，帮助我们从杂乱的信息中提取出关键信息，并让大脑根据我们所处的环境来确定哪些才是最重要的)”可知，遗忘能让大脑优先处理重要的信息。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“On the contrary, it’s something we can reshape, a feature we can tune ourselves.(相反，这并非是无法改变的固定状态，而是我们能够加以调整、能够自行塑造的特性)”可知，作者建议读者参与遗忘过程。故选B项。 Passage 6 （2025届浙江省桐乡市高三5月模拟测试英语试题）Human beings have a fundamental need to belong. Yet we are living in a time of loneliness and isolation. A lack of social connection can have negative consequences for both our mental and physical health. To encourage the feelings of connectedness, recent studies suggest that experiential purchases, such as travel, meals at restaurants and recreation, tend to bring people more happiness than material ones, and can promote a greater sense of social connection. In a series of 13 experiments involving 1,980 participants, researchers asked people to think about either experiential or material purchases they had made and then rate their thoughts and feelings about those purchases. People reported feeling more connected with those who had made the same experiential purchase than those who had made the same material purchase. This reflects the fact that experiential purchases are more central to an individual’s identity. Moreover, these findings apply even when people think about how their experiences differ. Even in cases where participants were asked to consider a situation in which they met someone making a similar but better experiential or material purchase, experiences were more likely to foster connection between people than material items were. Although the unpleasant social comparison can create a sense of social distance, this distance feels less wide when it comes to experiential purchases. That’s because it’s easier for people to find common ground and feel kinship with someone else over their similar experiences. Finally, after people think about a joyous experience, they express a greater desire to engage in social activities than they do after they reflect on an important possession. As experiences bond us with others, they provide memories of such bond that people can revisit. These memories, in turn, can encourage engagement in even more sociality. One clear takeaway from this research is that people would likely be wise to shift their spending habit from “having” to “doing”. Also, the research hints that directing resources toward more community engagement might drive improvements in societal well-being. 1．Which can be an example of experiential purchases? A．Watching a paid magic show. B．Claiming free food samples. C．Reading fictions in a library. D．Purchasing a trendy T-shirt. 2．What does the underlined word “kinship” in paragraph 3 mean? A．A shared family background. B．A sense of emotional closeness. C．A tendency to be competitive. D．A desire to purchase the same things. 3．What can be learned about experiential purchases? A．They are better for mental development. B．They create unpleasant social comparisons. C．They contribute to widening social distance. D．They encourage engagement in social events. 4．What are people advised to do according to the text? A．Reflecting on our consumption preference. B．Seting rules to limit unnecessary spending. C．Encouraging community engagement. D．Exploiting more resources in community. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要讨论了体验式购买相比物质购买更能促进社交连接和幸福感，并通过一系列实验研究论证了这一观点，最终建议人们将消费习惯从“拥有”转向“参与”，并鼓励社区参与以提升社会福祉。 1．推理判断题。根据文章第1段“To encourage the feelings of connectedness, recent studies suggest that experiential purchases, such as travel, meals at restaurants and recreation, tend to bring people more happiness than material ones, and can promote a greater sense of social connection.(为了鼓励联系感，最近的研究表明，体验式消费，如旅游、在餐馆吃饭和娱乐活动，往往比物质消费给人们带来更多的幸福感，并能促进更大的社会联系感)”可推知，体验式购买是参与活动或经历。选项A“看付费魔术表演”是体验式购买的典型例子。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第3段“Although the unpleasant social comparison can create a sense of social distance, this distance feels less wide when it comes to experiential purchases. That’s because it’s easier for people to find common ground and feel kinship with someone else over their similar experiences.(尽管不愉快的社会比较会产生一种社会距离感，但当涉及到体验式购买时，这种距离感就没那么大了。这是因为人们更容易找到共同点，并在相似的经历中与他人产生kinship)”可知，体验式购买时，这种社会距离感就没那么大，即较为亲近，所以kinship 表示情感上的亲近感。故选B。 3．推理判断题。根据文章第4段“Finally, after people think about a joyous experience, they express a greater desire to engage in social activities than they do after they reflect on an important possession. As experiences bond us with others, they provide memories of such bond that people can revisit. These memories, in turn, can encourage engagement in even more sociality.(最后，当人们想到一次快乐的经历后，他们比反思一件重要的财产后更渴望参与社交活动。当经历将我们与他人联系在一起时，它们提供了人们可以重温的这种联系的记忆。这些记忆反过来又可以鼓励更多的社交活动)”可推知，体验式购买会鼓励参与社交活动。故选D。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第5段“One clear takeaway from this research is that people would likely be wise to shift their spending habit from “having” to “doing”. Also, the research hints that directing resources toward more community engagement might drive improvements in societal well-being.(这项研究的一个明显结论是，人们可能会明智地将他们的消费习惯从“有”转变为“做”。此外，该研究暗示，将资源用于更多的社区参与可能会推动社会福祉的改善)”可推知，文章建议鼓励社区参与。故选C。 Passage 7 （2025届浙江省宁波市镇海中学高三下学期以测代练英语试题）Most of us have subscribed to the idea that romantic love is unconditional. True love lasts forever and when you fall in love, you are with that person through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. But sometimes love is conditional. And acknowledging that fact will help us figure out what we want out of our romantic relationships — and what we don’t. There are real and valid reasons why love changes. Love is complicated and can be challenged by the smallest of things like personality traits to more impactful issues like core beliefs (e.g. relationships where partners grew in different directions and couldn’t resolve who they had become). Is it fair to ask someone to commit to whatever results from all these years of unpredictable change? Whether you decide to stay or leave a relationship where love has changed or dlisappeared, it’s important not to see that as failing. Romantic love has conditions under which it can thrive. Trust, values alignment and respect are foundational. If one (or many) of these dimensions is disrupted, love can change. It’s time we recognize that some love is conditional and save ourselves the guilt when we can no longer commit to what the relationship has become. Acknowledging this reality allows us to approach such situations with more compassion for ourselves and others. By recognizing the conditional nature of some love, we empower ourselves to make healthier choices for our emotional well-being. This self-awareness is crucial in navigating the complexities of human connections and finding peace even when love doesn’t last in its original form. Recognizing that when conditions in the relationship change, so, too, can the love we experience is one way we can love more authentically. It helps relieve the pressure of having to force ourselves to love someone who we truly do not. 1．How did Paragraph 1 introduce the topic? A．Explaining the definition of true love. B．Listing examples of unconditional love. C．Contrasting the common belief with reality. D．Citing typical scenes of relationship struggles. 2．According to the text, which one is most likely to cause love to change? A．Pursuing conflicting life priorities. B．Forgetting an anniversary appointment. C．Expressing work stress occasionally. D．Suffering temporary financial difficulties. 3．According to the text, what is the benefit of a right view on love in relationships? A．To let out our personal guilt. B．To put less blame on our love choice. C．To empower us to find confidence. D．To possess courage to fight for love. 4．Which message does the author want to convey? A．Love me, love my dog. B．Love wisely, love freely. C．Unlucky in love, lucky at play. D．Take away love, and our earth is a tomb. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述有些爱情是有条件的，应理性看待爱情变化。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Most of us have subscribed to the idea that romantic love is unconditional. True love lasts forever and when you fall in love, you are with that person through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. But sometimes love is conditional. And acknowledging that fact will help us figure out what we want out of our romantic relationships — and what we don’t. (我们大多数人都认同浪漫的爱是无条件的。真爱永恒，当你坠入爱河时，你会与那个人风雨同舟、祸福与共。但有时爱是有条件的。承认这一事实将帮助我们理清想从恋爱关系中获得什么——以及不想获得什么)”可知，第一段通过对比普遍观念（无条件的爱）与现实（有条件的爱）引入话题。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Love is complicated and can be challenged by the smallest of things like personality traits to more impactful issues like core beliefs (e.g. relationships where partners grew in different directions and couldn’t resolve who they had become). (爱情是复杂的，会受到从性格特征等小事到核心信仰等更具影响力的问题的挑战（例如，伴侣朝着不同方向发展，无法解决他们变成了什么样的人的问题）。)”可知，伴侣追求相互冲突的生活优先事项最有可能导致爱情改变。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Acknowledging this reality allows us to approach such situations with more compassion for ourselves and others. By recognizing the conditional nature of some love, we empower ourselves to make healthier choices for our emotional well-being. This self-awareness is crucial in navigating the complexities of human connections and finding peace even when love doesn’t last in its original form. (承认这一现实能让我们以更多的同理心对待自己和他人。通过认识到某些爱的条件性，我们能够赋予自己力量，为情感健康做出更健康的选择。这种自我意识在应对人际关系的复杂性时至关重要，即使爱情不再以最初的形式存在，我们也能从中找到平静)”可知，正确看待爱情的好处是减少对爱情选择的自责，更理性地处理关系。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段中“Most of us have subscribed to the idea that romantic love is unconditional. True love lasts forever and when you fall in love, you are with that person through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. But sometimes love is conditional. And acknowledging that fact will help us figure out what we want out of our romantic relationships — and what we don’t. (我们大多数人都认同浪漫的爱是无条件的。真爱永恒，当你坠入爱河时，你会与那个人风雨同舟、祸福与共。但有时爱是有条件的。承认这一事实将帮助我们理清想从恋爱关系中获得什么——以及不想获得什么)”和最后一段“Recognizing that when conditions in the relationship change, so, too, can the love we experience is one way we can love more authentically. It helps relieve the pressure of having to force ourselves to love someone who we truly do not. (认识到当关系中的条件发生变化时，我们所体验到的爱也会随之改变，这是我们更真实地去爱的一种方式。它有助于缓解强迫自己去爱一个真正不爱的人的压力)”可知，文章围绕“有些爱是有条件的”展开，强调应坦诚面对爱情变化，避免强迫自己维持不再合适的关系，倡导“明智地爱、自由地爱”。故选B。 Passage 8 （浙江省嵊州市2024-2025学年高三下学期高考适应性考试英语试卷）You’re scrolling through social media, and suddenly, everyone’s focused on the same meme or movie. Before you know it, you’re sharing opinions, posting your take, or joining a chorus you didn’t even know existed five minutes ago. But why? René Girard, the French philosopher, offered a fascinating explanation. We don’t just imitate others — we imitate their desires. Think about buying a car. One person in a neighborhood buys an expensive SUV, and suddenly, others start desiring the same or an even more luxurious model. The desire to own a better car spreads rapidly. It’s not just about transportation — it’s about status, reputation, and keeping up with societal expectations. But what happens when imitation breaks free of desire entirely? French sociologist Jean Baudrillard’s concept of simulacra steps in. He defines simulacra as representations that no longer refer to any underlying reality. In simpler terms, simulacra are copies without an original. Consider a selfie transformed by generative AI: No “real” you exists in that flawless, algorithm-crafted glow, yet it’s more charming than any mirror’s truth, shaping how we see ourselves. Here lies the paradox. AI enters our mimetic web without ever experiencing genuine desire. It’s a digital echo, reflecting our expressions back at us with chilling precision, yet lack of true emotional depth. This poses an unsettling question: If AI can simulate desire so convincingly, what does that reveal about the authenticity of our own desires? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider the impulses guiding our actions. Are we truly driven by personal passion, or are we merely caught in someone else’s chain reaction? Instead of mechanically mirroring the crowd, we might consciously cultivate desires rooted in genuine self-awareness and careful choice. Ultimately, perhaps AI’s greatest gift isn’t flawless imitation but clarity — a chance to see ourselves anew. In a world increasingly crowded by echoes, understanding the difference between borrowed desire and authentic longing could make all the difference. 1．How does the writer make us convincing that we imitate desires? A．By giving an example. B．By making a comparison. C．By offering an explanation. D．By citing a famous philosopher. 2．What is Jean Baudrillard’s understanding of simulacra? A．Advanced algorithms in AI systems. B．Original artworks with high authenticity. C．Copies disconnected from their origins. D．Digital tools for creating perfect images. 3．What can we learn from the passage? A．AI can mirror precisely yet feel nothing. B．René Girard believes AI can wholly imitate human desire. C．AI’s flawless imitation is guaranteed to see ourselves anew. D．Desiring a luxurious SUV reflects the urge for transportation. 4．What’s the best title of the passage? A．Social Media and the Rise of Imitative Behavior B．Imitative Desire and Its Challenge to Human Authenticity C．The Role of AI Technology: from Imitation to Innovation D．The Evolution of Imitation Theory: from Girard to Baudrillard 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了模仿欲望及AI对人类真实性的挑战 。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Think about buying a car. One person in a neighborhood buys an expensive SUV, and suddenly, others start desiring the same or an even more luxurious model. The desire to own a better car spreads rapidly. It’s not just about transportation — it’s about status, reputation, and keeping up with societal expectations.(想想买车这件事。社区里有一个人买了一辆昂贵的SUV，突然之间，其他人也开始渴望拥有同样或更豪华的车型。拥有一辆更好的车的欲望迅速蔓延。这不仅仅是关于交通——还涉及地位、声誉以及跟上社会期望)”可推知，作者通过举例买车这件事，让我们相信我们是在模仿他人的欲望。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“French sociologist Jean Baudrillard’s concept of simulacra steps in. He defines simulacra as representations that no longer refer to any underlying reality. In simpler terms, simulacra are copies without an original.(法国社会学家让·鲍德里亚的拟像概念应运而生。他将拟像定义为不再指向任何潜在现实的表征。简单来说，拟像就是没有原作的复制品)”可知，让·鲍德里亚对拟像的理解是与原作脱节的复制品。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“AI enters our mimetic web without ever experiencing genuine desire. It’s a digital echo, reflecting our expressions back at us with chilling precision, yet lack of true emotional depth.(人工智能在没有经历过真正欲望的情况下进入了我们的模仿网络。它就像一个数字回音，以惊人的精确度将我们的表情反射回来，但却缺乏真正的情感深度)”可推知，人工智能可以精确地模仿，但却没有任何感觉。故选A。 4．主旨大意题。文章第一段通过社交媒体上的现象引出人们会模仿他人行为和欲望的话题，第二段引用勒内·吉拉尔的观点说明人们会模仿他人的欲望，第三段介绍让·鲍德里亚的拟像概念，第四段指出人工智能在没有真正欲望的情况下进入模仿网络并引发关于人类欲望真实性的思考，第五段呼吁人们重新审视引导行动的冲动，培养基于真正自我意识和谨慎选择的欲望，强调要理解借来的欲望和真正的渴望之间的区别。所以文章主要是关于模仿欲望以及它对人类真实性的挑战。故选B。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $