时文阅读1008 专练-2026届高三英语一轮复习专项

2026年时文阅读1008 Day1 Interactive AI toys bring new possibilities but also concerns 爆火的AI玩具是智商税吗? 词数 403  阅读时间 6分钟 Imagine a cute cat doll that chats with you while showing lively facial expressions, a smart globe that introduces local cultures based on where you tap, or a small robot ready to play Go or Chinese chess. These creative toys all use artificial intelligence (AI)technologies, and such interactive and responsive "smart companions" are quickly becoming popular with consumers around the world. According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China's AI toy market is expected to be worth 29 billion yuan this year. Western brands like Mattel and OpenAI are also expected to launch AI products for kids. Experts and business leaders say AI toys, created to provide emotional support and companionship, are well placed to drive the next wave of consumer trends by using advanced technologies to build emotional links with consumers. "Young consumers are increasingly paying for emotional value, and AI companionship is emerging as a key early use case," Sun Zhaozhi, founder and CEO of Shanghai-based AI-driven toy start-up Robopoet, told China Daily. Beyond emotional support, AI toys may also affect the way kids grow up. They promise every child a kind of upbringing that was once only available to rich families, with private tutors, personalized syllabuses and custom-made entertainment, reported The Economist. However, there are risks. AI may influence vulnerable people and children to harm themselves. For example, Singapore-based FoloToy's "Kumma" bear, powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o, told researchers where to find potentially dangerous objects. Similar concerns have been raised about AI toys, which could potentially store personal data, according to Azhelle Wade, founder of The Toy Coach, a consulting firm. "AI toys feel like a wolf in sheep's clothing to me, because when using them it's hard to tell how much privacy you don't have," she told CNN. AI may also reinforce echo chambers, where people see only content they agree with. A favorites-only diet means a person never needs to learn to accept something unfamiliar. AI companions that never criticize or share their own feelings may leave people unprepared for dealing with real human beings. Because of this, some basic protective measures are urgently needed. These could include stricter age restrictions on chatbots and tighter rules for AI companies. At the same time, parents should think carefully before trusting their children to a machine that only tells them what they already agree with. 词汇积累 1. link n. 联系；关系 用法：link作名词也可表示“（网站）链接”；也可作动词，表示“关联，连接”，link A with/to B 将A与B联系起来 Researchers are studying the link between smoking and lung cancer. 2. emerge v.（事实、问题等）显现，显露 用法：emerge作动词时还可表示“（从隐蔽处或暗处）出现，浮现” ，emerge from 从......中出现、浮现 同根词：emerging adj. 新兴的；emergence n. 出现，兴起；emergency n. 紧急情况 He emerged as a key figure in the campaign. The sun started to emerge from behind the clouds. 3. vulnerable adj. 脆弱的，易受影响（或攻击）的 用法：be vulnerable to sth 易受......影响或攻击的；vulnerable groups 弱势群体 同根词：vulnerability n. 易损性，弱点 Hippos are especially vulnerable to drought. We should protect the most vulnerable members of our society. 长难句分析 Experts and business leaders say AI toys, created to provide emotional support and companionship, are well placed to drive the next wave of consumer trends by using advanced technologies to build emotional links with consumers. 分析： ① 本句的主句为：Experts and business leaders say (that); ② AI toys ... are well placed to ... with consumers为宾语从句，前面省略了引导词that；习语be well placed to do sth意为“处于有利地位、很有条件做某事”； ③ 划线部分为过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰AI toys； ④ to build emotional links with consumers为动词不定式短语作目的状语。 释义：专家和商界领袖表示，这类旨在提供情感支持和陪伴的人工智能玩具，通过运用先进技术与消费者建立情感联结，有望引领下一波消费潮流。 阅读理解 1. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A. By describing examples of AI toys. B. By presenting market data of AI toys. C. By quoting experts' opinions on AI trends. D. By comparing different kinds of AI toys. 2. What is one of the benefits AI toys can bring to kids? A. They teach kids to be independent. B. They offer personalized education. C. They help children think more actively. D. They promote kids' emotional expression. 3. Why does Azhelle Wade call AI toys "a wolf in sheep's clothing"? A. They usually give users what they like. B. They may trick children into buying them. C. They seem educational but are just for fun. D. They appear friendly but actually harm privacy. 4. What is suggested as a way to address the risks of AI toys? A. Do more research before launching AI toys. B. Provide regular training for users. C. Strengthen age limits and regulations. D. Don't allow children to use AI toys alone. Day2 A chemistry professor explains how soap keeps your hands clean 肥皂的清洁“魔法” 词数 350   阅读时间  6分钟 Although billions of people use soap every day, most of us don't know how it works. As a professor of chemistry, I can explain the science of soap - and why you should listen to your mom when she tells you to wash up. Water, scientifically written as H O, is required for all life on our planet. Chemists call molecules that are attracted to water hydrophilic, which means water-loving. These molecules can dissolve in water. So if you were to wash your hands under a running faucet without using soap, you'd probably get rid of lots of the hydrophilic bits that are stuck to your skin. On the opposite side are hydrophobic, or water-fearing, molecules, which do not dissolve in water. One example is oil. Oil and water just don't mix, so water alone is not enough to wash off oil completely. The soap molecule, however, is both. Shaped like a tadpole, it has a round, hydrophilic head and a long, hydrophobic tail. This not only makes soap slippery, but also gives it the cleaning superpower. Think about all the things that make your hands dirty during the day, like food smears, mud, sweat and oils. This is a mix of water-loving and water-fearing materials. Dust and dead skin cells "like" water, while natural oils don't, for example. When soap molecules come together on your hands, they form a micelle structure, with water-loving heads on the surface and water-fearing tails inside the micelle. This structure traps the dirt, and running water washes it all away. To get the full effect, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Rubbing your hands together helps force the soap molecules into whatever dirt is there to break it up and trap it. Besides dirt, your body is also covered by microorganisms, such as bacteria. Some of them can cause illness and make you smell if you haven't taken a shower in a while. These microorganisms are protected by a membrane. Soap and water can break this membrane, causing the microorganism to burst open. The water then washes the remains of the microorganism away, along with the smell. Paul E. Richardson, professor at Coastal Carolina University, US How did people find soap According to Richardson, the legend goes that thousands of years ago, fat from someone's meal fell into the ashes of a fire. Our ancestors then discovered that the mixing of fat and ashes formed a material that cleaned things. However it really happened, the discovery of soap dates back around 5,000 years, to the ancient city of Babylon in today's Iraq. As time passed, people around the world began to use soap. During the 1600s, it was a common item in the Americas, often made at home. In 1791, Nicholas Leblanc, a French chemist, patented the first soapmaking process. Today, the world spends about $50 billion (around 355 billion yuan) every year on bath, kitchen and laundry soap. 词汇积累 1. slippery adj. 湿滑的，容易打滑的 用法：slippery也可表示“狡猾的，滑头的” 同根词：slip v. 滑倒，失足；滑落；打滑 On rainy days the path becomes wet and slippery. He is a slippery customer, and should be carefully watched. 2. trap v. 困住；包裹；捕获 用法：trap作动词时还可表示“设陷阱；设圈套”，trap sb into doing sth 诱骗某人做某事；trap也可作名词，表示“陷阱，圈套；牢笼，困境” The heavy snow trapped many vehicles on the highway. Nathan's dog got caught in a trap. 阅读理解 1. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To discuss different applications of soap. B. To explain how soap works in cleaning. C. To compare different types of soap molecules. D. To stress the importance of cleaning with soap. 2. What can we learn about the soap molecule from the text? A. It can dissolve completely in water. B. It has two ends with opposite properties. C. It can break the oil molecule down. D. It is more hydrophilic than hydrophobic. 3. How does soap help remove the bacteria on the body? A. By breaking down their protective coating. B. By trapping them tightly in a micelle structure. C. By killing them directly with chemical substances. D. By sticking to them and carrying them away. Day3 Delivery riders face constant pressure at work 滤镜之外：我们该如何真正看见骑手？ 词数 320  阅读时间 5分钟 A heated debate followed a recent Meituan delivery advertisement that showed a female rider named A Lan balancing her passion for photography with her demanding job in Yunnan. The ad was widely criticized for romanticizing the harsh realities of delivery riders' lives and was taken offline within a day. In the video, A Lan wears a perfect uniform, saves enough money for a 15,000-yuan camera in just three months, and even holds a photo exhibition. The ad struck many viewers as unrealistic, as it sharply contrasted with the reality faced by China's 10 million delivery riders, who race against tight deadlines, work long hours with little rest, and constantly balance speed and safety. Growing public awareness of riders' working conditions, fueled by social media, has made people more sensitive to content that ignores these realities. There is, however, a silver lining. To protect riders' rights, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security has issued a series of guidelines that clarify minimum hourly wages, set limits on daily working hours, and require platforms to make rules - such as order allocation and salary payments - more transparent. New national standards for the food delivery industry also require platforms to remind workers to take short breaks after four hours of work. Platforms are taking action as well. In February, JD.com announced it would provide full-time food delivery riders with comprehensive social insurance and housing funds. Meituan has also launched a nationwide pension subsidy program, covering 50 percent of insurance costs for riders. Platforms have also begun pilot programs to end cash fines for late deliveries. These measures have brought real benefits to workers. The discussion around the ad reminds us of the challenges gig workers continue to face. If the government, platforms and society work together to address these problems, the overly perfect picture of riders' lives - now questioned by the public - may one day become reality. 词汇积累 1. strike v. 给人以......感觉 用法：strike作动词还可表示“罢工；击打；（想法等）突然闪现在脑海中”，it strikes sb that ... 某人突然想到......；strike也可作名词，表示“罢工，击打” Doesn't it strike you as odd that he never talks about his family? 2. minimum adj. 最低的，最少的 常用语块：minimum wage 最低工资，minimum requirement 最低要求 用法：minimum也可作名词，表示“最小值；最少量；最低限度”，a minimum of 至少，最少 反义词：maximum adj. 最大限度的；n. 最大量 These people deserve to make more than the minimum wage. 3. comprehensive adj. 全面的，综合的 同根词：comprehend v. 理解 We offer comprehensive training in all areas of the business. I just cannot comprehend your attitude. 长难句分析 A heated debate followed a recent Meituan delivery advertisement that showed a female rider named A Lan balancing her passion for photography with her demanding job in Yunnan. 分析： ① 本句的主句为:A heated debate followed a recent Meituan delivery advertisement; ② that引导定语从句，修饰先行词a recent Meituan delivery advertisement； ③ named A Lan为过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰a female rider； ④ 划线部分为动词-ing短语作宾语补足语。 释义：近期一则美团外卖广告引发了激烈的争论，广告中，一位名叫阿岚的女骑手在云南忙碌工作之余，还能兼顾自己对摄影的热爱。 阅读理解 1. Why was the Meituan delivery ad criticized? A. It gave a false view of a rider's life. B. It emphasized the hardship of riders. C. It failed to attract public attention. D. It ignored other working groups. 2. What does the underlined phrase "a silver lining" in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. A potential problem. B. A negative result. C. A positive aspect. D. A new challenge. 3. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The competition between platforms. B. Public distrust of delivery platforms. C. New standards for food delivery industry. D. Platforms' plans to raise riders' welfare. 4. What does the author imply about the future of delivery riders' working conditions? A. It is unlikely to change significantly. B. It could improve through joint efforts. C. It will soon match the ad's description. D. It depends mainly on riders' hard work. Day 4 A home in two places 词数 369  建议阅读时间  6分钟 When I flew back to school from Colorado to start my sophomore year, my sister cried beside me on the plane. As we looked over the Pacific, she said, "I just realized how far away you are." Being 1,000 miles from home can feel overwhelming, even when my family is just a phone call away. I always dreamed of going out of state for college, but I underestimated the loneliness, especially at a school where only 4.64 percent of the students are from out of state. I'm incredibly lucky to be here. I did the "right" things, worked hard and got myself to a great school in a beautiful place, so why do I just want to go home? It was not until the middle of my sophomore year that I realized being unhappy is a possibility and a reality. It doesn't mean you can't handle challenges. It just means that you're experiencing life. Living independently has transformed me in many ways. I've become more resourceful and outgoing. I've made family out of friends to combat the family I miss back at home. The "old me", who once cried from nerves before my first cross-country practice, would be proud to see how I've pushed myself to join new clubs and try new things entirely on my own. I've also learned how to get through the tough times by calling my loved ones, spending time with friends and enjoying the culture shock of California. I'm not walking on sunshine all the time while I'm here, but frequent belly laughs with my friends make me pause and realize that I'm going to be fine. Most importantly, I've learned that it's completely normal to feel down sometimes. And the moments of intense homesickness just prove that I am experiencing growth. College is tough for everyone, no matter where you come from. Nevertheless, this experience has taught me how to stand on my own and how to make a home out of two places. 阅读理解 1. Why did the author's sister cry on the plane? A. She missed her family very much. B. She realized the author was far away. C. She was afraid of flying over the ocean. D. She worried about the author's health. 2. What made the author's feeling of loneliness stronger? A. Her heavy academic workload. B. The college's cultural diversity. C. Being one of out-of-state students. D. Her difficulties in making friends. 3. What can we infer from the text about the author's past? A. She seldom challenged herself. B. She was very brave and confident. C. She was nervous about new experiences. D. She valued her family more than friends. 4. What has the author learned from living independently? A. Tough experiences lead to growth. B. Being alone is an unnecessary experience. C. Asking for others' help is a sign of wisdom. D. Homesickness will disappear as time goes by. Day 5 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 For as long as I can remember, my family struggled financially. The year I turned 9 was the worst. In the lead-up to Christmas, I sensed the despair - we had no money, and Christmas would be 1 . Having learnt the truth about Christmas gifts two years earlier, my heart 2 for my younger brothers, who still believed in the magic I wanted desperately to 3 for them. I tried to 4 myself that it's fine, but I just couldn't. I wanted to cry each time someone mentioned Christmas and I was not 5 the winter break at all. On the last day of school, my humanities teacher told me to 6 in the classroom until everyone was out, because she needed to talk to me. Feeling 7 , I thought I did something wrong, but to my 8 , she gave me a little red Christmas card, with my 9 printed on it in gold letters. It had a small pocket. In it, there was a 50 note. That was a lot of 10 . My teacher said that she had seen an angel 11 it under the class Christmas tree the day before. But I knew angels didn't bring 12 . I cried all the way home, unable to 13 to my mother until I simply handed her the card. On Christmas morning, there were 14 under our tree. That 50 note gave my brothers and me the 15 to stay kids for one more year. 1. A. surprising B. disappointing C. unfair D. ridiculous 2. A. ached B. beat C. warmed D. raced 3. A. prepare B. perform C. preserve D. present 4. A. encourage B. fool C. promise D. convince 5. A. paying attention to B. making up for C. looking forward to D. coming up with 6. A. stay B. gather C. study D. hide 7. A. uneasy B. curious C. annoyed D. depressed 8. A. embarrassment B. surprise C. satisfaction D. shock 9. A. face B. signature C. name D. number 10. A. fun B. work C. candy D. money 11. A. taking B. leaving C. finding D. burying 12. A. letters B. gifts C. secrets D. messages 13. A. explain B. report C. promise D. complain 14. A. decorations B. lights C. presents D. collections 15. A. courage B. ability C. option D. chance Day 1 阅读理解 1-4 ABDC Day 2 阅读理解 1-3 BBA Day 3 阅读理解1-4 ACDB Day 4 阅读理解1-4 BCCA Day 5 1-5 BACDC 6-10 AABCD 11-15 BBACD 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $