专题04 阅读理解（议论文+新闻报道）（全国通用）2026年高考英语一模分类汇编

专题04 阅读理解（议论文+新闻报道） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （2026·广东大湾区·一模） As part of its series to prepare students for the future, Stanford University has invited Mike, a 2024 graduate, to share his views. Currently working as a development analyst at an affordable housing organization serving communities in California and Seattle, Mike brings his story to the table. Growing up in affordable housing with his family, Mike felt the benefits of a stable living environment. But he saw other people — relatives and friends — who were constantly moving, living in overcrowded apartments, and even being priced out and having to move elsewhere. That made him realize housing is an important issue and drove him to be a part of addressing those challenges that cities face. Since he started the job in February, Mike has cooperated with local governments to develop plans to construct and fund new affordable housing. His work involves understanding complex policies, researching partnerships and analyzing land suitability. “It is really interdisciplinary, as it connects policy, urban design, and social needs. I’m learning new things every day. Affordable housing is a way to make cities more sustainable, not just economically but also environmentally, by shortening journeys to work or building energy-efficient houses. It motivates me to know that this hard work will eventually result in people being housed, which has widespread effects in communities and families,” he notes. Fortunately, the great courses taken in university have prepared him for his role, everything from real estate law to real estate development and finance through the civil engineering department. “The courses are probably the most relevant to what I am doing now, helping me understand my own experience and think about how I want to channel that into a career,” he mentions. For students interested in pursuing a similar path, Mike stresses taking project-based courses is helpful. He also urges students to apply to career-building programs due to more opportunities for guidance, work experience and networking with other people who may be their future colleagues. 1. What primarily inspired Mike to work on affordable housing? A. His college courses. B. His green values. C. His career ambition. D. His housing experience. 2. Which of the following words can best describe Mike’s job? A. Demanding but rewarding. B. Routine but influential. C. Independent and profitable. D. Specialized and eco-focused. 3. What does Mike intend to do according to the last paragraph? A. To promote courses. B. To highlight challenges. C. To stimulate interest. D. To provide suggestions. 4. From which section of a magazine is the text probably taken? A. Campus Life. B. Career Insights. C. Social Issues. D. Academic Features. Passage 2 （2026·福建泉州·一模） Jiang Zhaopeng, an 18-year-old medical student at Shandong City Service Technician College in Yantai, faced a life-or-death test on his way to the spring college entrance exam. At about 8:10 am, Jiang and his classmate boarded a car to the testing site. Just a minute later, his classmate collapsed, showing signs of heart failure. Applying first aid skills learned in school, Jiang immediately performed Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (心肺复苏术) while instructing the driver Wang Tao to head to the hospital. Wang responded quickly — he informed traffic police, ran six red lights, and reached the hospital in just seven minutes, half the normal time. Only after ensuring his classmate was receiving professional medical care did Jiang rush to the exam site, though he missed the 9 am Chinese test. Doctors later confirmed that Jiang’s classmate would recover without brain damage, emphasizing that the first four minutes of CPR were “absolutely vital” for saving his life. Though having missed the important exam, Jiang expressed no regrets. “Exams can be retaken, but a life cannot,” he said. The story spread widely online, earning high praise. The patient’s parents commented emotionally, “Without Jiang and driver Wang, our child wouldn’t have survived the heart failure.” Four days after the incident, education authorities arranged a make-up exam for Jiang. The spring college entrance exam serves as a crucial opportunity for vocational (职业的) school students to pursue higher education, and this special arrangement demonstrated genuine care for students’ wellbeing. Both Jiang and Wang received official awards from local authorities and were recommended as candidates for the “China Good Person List” for the second quarter of 2025. 5. How did Jiang react to his classmate’s fall? A. He decided to give up the exam. B. He offered emergency assistance. C. He called the hospital immediately. D. He helped the driver alert the police. 6. Which of the following best describes Jiang Zhaopeng? A. Responsible and selfless. B. Innovative and intelligent. C. Skilled and considerate. D. Generous and courageous. 7. What can we learn about the make-up exam? A. It went for Jiang specially. B. It was easier than the original one. C. It responded to the public’s requests. D. It was for academically poor students. 8. What does the author convey by telling the story? A. First aid knowledge is a must. B. Kind acts deserve recognition. C. Many hands make light work. D. Traffic rules vary with demand. Passage 3 （2026·广东汕尾·一模） China announced a long-awaited plan to integrate the Pearl River Delta Area (PRDA) as an attempt to create a powerhouse to rival the US Silicon Valley that is home to such well-known companies as Google, Facebook and Apple. The possibilities and challenges of the effort are both equally promising and challenging. The plan is a natural result of the economic and technological development in the area. China’s opening up to the world more than four decades ago began in the area and PRDA has long been home to many of the country’s leading technological companies, including Huawei and Tencent. “The plan is promising,” said Adam Xu, an analyst at OC & C Strategy Consultants. “If you really look at history in China, a lot of top-down plans always have very strong bottom-up support. And a lot of economic activities have already happened there. Now they have a bigger plan to officially recognize, promote and further accelerate (加速).” The key challenge will be execution (执行). The plan has to integrate three different legal systems among Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. That makes PRDA unique compared to the other two major areas in China — the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region and the Yangtze River Delta Area near Shanghai. “We don’t know how effectively the top-down plan will guide the many independent growing forces at the local level,” Xu admitted. “This part will be quite an important challenge.” China has already taken major steps to overcome some of the physical barriers, such as linking Hong Kong with Guangzhou and Shenzhen by high-speed railways and its recent opening of the 55-kilometer Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge. But other barriers, such as the flow of people, information and money, may prove to be a bigger challenge. “The biggest challenge and the biggest beauty, if they eventually succeed, will be linking all of these together,” Xu said. “Once integrated, Hong Kong serves as a global financial center, Shenzhen as a technology and innovation lab, Guangzhou as a trade powerhouse, and Macau as a tourism and cultural bridge. Together, they reflect the dynamism of China’s growth and its deepening engagement with the world.” 9. What does Adam Xu want to stress in Paragraph 3? A. The favorable conditions in PRDA. B. The benefits of top-down plans in China. C. The speed of carrying out the plan. D. The flow of people, information and money. 10. What is the unique challenge in PRDA? A. The physical barriers. B. Different legal systems. C. The cultural differences. D. The local governments’ support. 11. Which city serves as a cultural bridge? A. Shenzhen. B. Hong Kong. C. Macau. D. Guangzhou. 12. What is the best title for the text? A. Different Legal Systems in Hong Kong and Macau B. The Problems Facing China’s Newly Announced Plans C. The Advantages of Integrating the Other Two Areas D. The Potentials and Difficulties of Integrating PRDA Passage 4 （2026·重庆巴蜀中学·一模） There’s something timelessly immersive about audio storytelling — and Naomi Shah knows it. At 24, she established Meet Cute, an entertainment company specializing in short-form audio romantic comedies. It has produced some 250 titles and reached 8.6 million downloads across streaming services. From day one, Meet Cute’s mission was “to build stories at the speed of culture,” Shah says. “If something is trending on socials, we’re able to incorporate it into a story.” Moving quickly and meeting audiences “where they’re at,” Shah says, enables Meet Cute to be “part of the conversation.” Growing up in Portland, Ore., Shah loved creative writing but was identified as a “STEMkid.” She majored in mechanical engineering. Wanting something more creative and founder-facing, she joined the investment team at Union Square Ventures. Her employer wanted better odds, but the team couldn’t find an entrepreneur (创业者) with a convincing proposal. So Shah wrote one herself, drawing up the blueprints for such a company. Later, Union Square contributed the first of $9.3 million in backing. While Shah is a rom-com fan, she envisions Meet Cute’s appeal lying not in specific genre (体裁) conventions, but in general feel-good, nonprescriptive escapism.“Rom-coms stand for hope, human connection and love,” says Shah. But why this approach — brief, audible, and upbeat? According to Shah, Meet Cute “brings entertainment into day-to-day tasks and pockets of time” when you can’t dedicate hours to a screen. Plus, without concrete visuals, listeners’ imaginations run wild. “Every single person is in the director’s seat,” she says. Earlier this year, the company was acquired by Fox Entertainment, where Shah now serves as senior vice president of strategy and operations. Meet Cute can now tap the wealth of Fox-owned stories and convert them to audio, and it has multiple global platforms on which to distribute its stories. “It’s not over,” Shah says. “That is something that I’m very proud of: I’ve built something that’s going to keep going.” 13. What kind of content does Meet Cute seek to produce? A. Long and weighty. B. Classic and formal. C. Accurate and select. D. Timely and relatable. 14. Which of the following best describes Shah’s career path? A. A preset track. B. A tough climb. C. A cross-field leap. D. A comfort-zone choice. 15. What does Shah highlight as a desirable feature of Meet Cute? A. It fits into small time windows. B. It sticks to rom-com conventions. C. It supports independent directors. D. It provides step-by-step instructions. 16. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Rise of Audio Storytelling B. Mixing Business with Pleasure C. A STEM Kid’s Literary Journey D. Why We Love Romantic Comedies Passage 5 （2026·山东济南·一模） In Queensland, a dog care institution is making waves thanks to its founder, dog trainer Jo Mcvilly. Driven by her love for pets and fellow humans, she started IronBark DogPark, which is more than a place for pets to play and serves as a career platform for the disabled individuals and at-risk youth. Because of its unique focus, it is blowing up online now. The weekly roster (花名册) in IronBark DogPark features 63 dogs, including working dogs, older dogs, and what they call “playful teenagers”. Dogs receive professional attention, while those special participants also benefit from making friends, getting away from computer screens, and exploring new careers like human handlers and so on. Mcvilly works to help people with mental health challenges feel more connected, supported, and also find real purpose. “Although it is a sticky mission, we’re trying our best to create a space where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can build a future in animal care,” Mcvilly said excitedly, pointing out that the dogs play an important role in the project. With the help of its online influence, Mcvilly and her team are working to build partnerships with sympathetic entrepreneurs and donors to further boost community goals, including tailored mental health and disability support. Like other small business owners with a changemaking calling, she understands that building strong bonds with more like-minded people is the most crucial step. Up to now, Mcvilly has offered job opportunities to young people. For Amber, who has an acquired brain injury limiting her mobility, working with dogs is rewarding. “Coming here calms me down and makes me feel relaxed,” Amber says. Some participants even stay on to work at Mcvilly’s enterprise. Sage Conway-Keogh, a hard-of-hearing staff member, is now training to be a dog caregiver. “I’ve always loved animals, and now I am happy to get to work with them every day,” she shares. 17. What makes IronBark DogPark unique? A. Professional dog training services. B. Mental health programs for youth. C. Career support for special groups. D. Free medical care for dogs online. 18. What does the underlined word “sticky” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Noble. B. Tough. C. Special. D. Risky. 19. What is Mcvilly’s plan to advance her project? A. To help more like-minded people. B. To follow other enterprise models. C. To broaden collaborative relations. D. To enhance public health awareness. 20. How has the project helped participants? A. They have landed high-paying jobs. B. They have gained public recognition. C. They have learned diverse life skills. D. They have improved their well-being. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （2026·吉林白山·一模） Nigel Richards, a well-known Scrabble champion from New Zealand now living in Malaysia, made headlines on November 16 by winning the Spanish-language World Scrabble Championship in Granada, Spain. Remarkably, Richards can’t speak Spanish, yet his extraordinary talent for the game shone through. He only started playing Scrabble at 28 and had to memorize the entire Spanish Scrabble dictionary and adapt to a different scoring system where letter values differ from the English version. In Scrabble, players use seven letter tiles (牌) to create high-scoring words. Each letter has a specific point value, with unusual letters like Q, X, and Z worth more. Special board squares can double or triple (三倍) these scores. Despite these complexities, Richards’ victory was impressive. Richards’ Scrabble journey is marked by victories across multiple languages. He has won the English-language World Scrabble Championship five times and also triumphed (获胜) in French (in 2015 and 2018). His ability to excel in languages he doesn’t speak is due to his exceptional memory and mathematical skills, which allow him to form high-scoring words effortlessly. His strategy focuses on remembering word spellings and point values rather than understanding their meanings. Friend Liz Fagerlund explains that Richards visualizes word groups in his mind like a mental photo album, aiding his recall. To prepare for the Spanish championship, he learned hundreds of thousands of words a year in advance. This hard work paid off as he won 23 out of 24 games in Granada, defeating the previous Argentine champion, Benjamin Olaizola. Despite his numerous awards and public recognition, Nigel Richards remains a shy figure. He doesn’t like to talk about how he plays with reporters; he prefers to let his wins speak for themselves. His special way of playing Scrabble, using language memorization and smart strategies, makes him one of the best Scrabble players ever, no matter what language he’s playing in. 1. What does the author want to show in Paragraph 3? A. The usual letters in the game. B. The complexity of the game rules. C. The high-scoring words in Scrabble. D. The structure of the Scrabble board. 2. What can be inferred about Richards’ approach to learning words? A. He relies heavily on visual memory and point values. B. He writes the words needed for upcoming competitions. C. He focuses on understanding the meanings of the words. D. He prefers discussing his learning strategies with reporters. 3. Which can be used to describe Nigel Richards? A. Outgoing. B. Reserved. C. Proud. D. Innocent. 4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To list champions in Scrabble competitions. B. To stress Scrabble’s history in competition. C. To explain how to speak multiple languages. D. To introduce Nigel Richards’ wins and strategy. Passage 2 （2026·四川宜宾·一模） Wang Weilian recently won the 21st Baihua Literature Award in the science fiction category for his short story “The Last Love of a Writing Performer.” He shared the honor with fellow writers Baoshu and Jia Yu. In Wang’s imagined future, writing is no longer a spontaneous (自发的) creative act but a cultural heritage performance. In this world, humans use technology to remove negative emotions, including those tied to romantic relationships. Yet, one “writer” still longs to experience genuine love untouched by technology. The award judges praised the work for exactly exploring the spiritual complexities of the technological age, highlighting the pursuing for self-existence and love as the irreplaceable essence of the human soul. China’s science fiction scene has flourished over the past decade, transforming from a specific genre to one gaining wide recognition. Writers from diverse backgrounds are now contributing. Baoshu owes this shift partly to the global popularity of works like “The Three-Body Problem” trilogy and partly to rapid technological advancements making reality feel increasingly sci-fi-like. Wang notes that understanding our current reality sometimes requires a sci-fi mindset due to society’s rapid evolution and profound uncertainty. However, sci-fi creation faces challenges. Real-world technology often outpaces imagination, making near-future scenarios (脚本) difficult to craft. You have to follow rapid technological changes to stay relevant. Additionally, visual media like films offer immediate impact, distracting attention from literature. The rise of AI-assisted writing also poses ethical concerns about fairness and competition. Despite these challenges, science fiction remains a vital tool for exploring existential anxieties and imagining future possibilities, reflecting a deeper reality and helping us navigate a rapidly changing world. 5. What is a feature of Wang Weilian’s award-winning work? A. It shows his rich imagination. B. It symbolizes Chinese culture. C. It seeks true emotion in tech world. D. It highlights a romantic relationship. 6. What has helped the growth of science fiction? A. Decline of other literary genres. B. Acceptance from sci-fi writers. C. Fewer writers from diverse backgrounds. D. Famous works’ influence and tech advances. 7. What does the underlined word “outpaces” mean in paragraph 4? A. Leads to. B. Falls behind. C. Goes beyond. D. Holds back. 8. What is the author’s attitude to sci-fi writing? A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Concerned. D. Opposed. Passage 3 （2026·河南开封·一模） Can AI music ever feel truly human? A recent experiment with the AI music platform Suno offers some clues. The study, which used thousands of Suno-generated songs, asked participants to tell AI music apart from human compositions. Results showed that people were only about 53% accurate — almost like guessing. When the music styles were very similar, accuracy rose to 66%, but Suno’s models are advancing rapidly. I tried Suno myself, using it to make a “1960s-style folk rock protest song with earnest male vocals.” The AI created it in seconds. Though I couldn’t easily tell it from human-made music, it didn’t touch me emotionally. This connects me to my personal experience with Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth”, a song tied to memories of my father teaching me to play it — memories that make the song meaningful. Technology has long changed our relationship with music. From early file-sharing to modern streaming services, access has become seamless, as David Bowie, an iconic British rock musician active in the 1970s and 1980s, predicted years ago. Now, AI like Suno adds more music to the mix, with Spotify, a leading music streaming platform, recently removing 75 million “spammy (垃圾的)” tracks (though how many of them were AI-made isn’t known). History shows new music technologies always cause debate. For example, sampling was once seen as lazy or theft but is now considered an art form. AI music faces similar copyright questions, but its connection to music feels less personal than a DJ sampling a beloved song. While AI music quality improves, most of it, like most human music, may be forgotten. Listeners often seek more than technical skill — they seek stories and human connections. Some exceptional AI songs might find use in films or internet memes, but deep emotional resonance still comes from human experiences. We should remain cautious, though. Past inventions like player pianos reduced family music-making at home. David Bowie believed live performances would remain the key to real audience connection. For now, AI can mimic the sound of human music, but the human touch — the memories, stories, and passion behind it — is what makes music truly meaningful. 9. What was a key finding of the recent study on AI music? A. AI music styles are more diverse. B. AI music can’t convey human emotions. C. AI music is more efficient to generate. D. AI music models have stopped improving. 10. Why did the author mention his father? A. To compare different music styles. B. To show his father’s musical talent. C. To explain how to learn to play a song. D. To prove AI music lacks emotional depth. 11. What does the underlined word “seamless” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A. Useless. B. Endless. C. Helpless. D. Effortless. 12. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain how AI music technology works. B. To prove that AI music will be more widespread. C. To discuss whether AI music can touch our hearts. D. To advise that musicians should give live performances. 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （2026·福建泉州·一模） The Earth has reached its first climate tipping point, with large-scale die-offs of warm-water coral reefs (珊瑚礁) indicating the severe impact of global warming, according to a new report from Global Tipping Points, authored by 160 researchers from 23 countries. A climate tipping point set by scientists refers to a threshold (临界点) in the climate system at which it shifts from one stable state to another. Once this “threshold” is crossed, the state of the climate system can undergo significant and often irreversible changes, with potentially disastrous impacts on life on Earth. Scientists have set this threshold at 1.2 degrees Celsius warming above pre-industrial. However, global temperatures have already risen 1.4 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, indicating that the impacts of crossing this tipping point are already emerging. Coral reefs, which support about a quarter of all marine species, are among the ecosystems most vulnerable (脆弱的) to warming. The report warns that unless global temperatures are brought back toward 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and ultimately to l degree Celsius, no warm-water coral reefs of large size and number will remain on Earth. Tim Lenton, the lead author of the report, emphasized that we can no longer treat tipping points as a future risk. The first tipping point, a large-scale dieback of warm-water coral reefs, has already been reached. The report comes just weeks ahead of this year’s COP30 climate summit being held at the edge of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. That same rainforest system is now at risk of collapsing once the average global temperature warms beyond just 1.5 degrees Celsius based on deforestation rates, the report said, revising down the estimated threshold for the Amazon. Also of concern if temperatures keep rising is the threat of disruption (破坏) to a major ocean current called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, which helps to ensure mild winters in northern Europe. The scientists urged countries at November’ s COP30 to work toward bringing down climate-warming carbon emissions. 1. What does the underlined word “irreversible” in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Recoverable. B. Adjustable. C. Temporary. D. Permanent. 2. What can we learn about the climate threshold? A. It is higher than current speed of global warming. B. It was set mainly to protect warm-water coral reefs. C. It comes before the climate’s entering a new stable state. D. It has not been crossed as temperatures are under control. 3. What is Tim Lenton’s attitude towards climate tipping points? A. Concerned. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring. 4. What can be inferred about the Amazon rainforest according to the report? A. Its deforestation rates will slow down. B. Its threshold for collapse has been adjusted lower. C. It will remain safe if global temperature stays below 1. 5℃. D. It is more sensitive to warming than warm-water coral reefs. Passage 2 （2026·四川内江·一模） “It’s not unusual for guests to feel emotional when they discover the story behind our food,” says Patrick Navis. “Not to mention when they taste it. One even cried with happiness.” The setting for these tearful scenes? Navis’s restaurant in a Dutch city. Here, the owner and his team create experimental food using herbs, roots, flowers and nuts— some common, others less so. Most of these ingredients come from the Ketelbroek Food Forest nearby. To the untrained eye, it’s like an ordinary wood. But there’s one key difference: everything in it is edible (可食用的). It was set up in 2009 by Dutch botanist and environmentalist Noah Eck as an experiment in slow farming, to see what would happen if the right combination of food plants were left to grow together like a natural forest, without chemicals. “It’s the first ‘food forest’ of its kind in Europe and we’re one of the few restaurants around the world cooperating in this way,” says Navis. “We have over 400 different species of edible plants we plan our menus around, including some we previously knew little about.” He harvests the ingredients and, with his fellow chefs, works them into beautifully presented tasting menus, served in a dining room hidden in the backstreets of the city, “To us, fine dining is not about the fame of a restaurant, its location, expensive decoration, fancy cooking and wine list,” says Navis. “It’s about adding value through creativity and using ingredients nobody knows of, which are grown with great attention.” However, he adds, luxury cooking can be about enhancing everyday ingredients, too. “When looking at cooking in this way, who can argue that caviar (鱼子酱), for example, is more valuable than a carrot grown with specialist knowledge?” Experimentation is extremely important to Navis. In the next five years, he hopes to open an outdoor restaurant. But for now, the most important thing is to continue focusing on how plants are being grown and the perennial system used in the Food Forest, reducing the need for replanting each season. 5. What can we learn about Navis’s restaurant? A. It is known for its rare food sources. B. It serves food with moving stories. C. It offers experimental food for free. D. It is well received by its guests. 6. How is Ketelbrock Food Forest different from ordinary woods? A. It is a natural forest. B. Diverse plants coexist in it. C. It provides safe food ingredients. D. Plants there take longer to grow. 7. What is the key element of fine dining according to Navis? A. Convenient locations. B. Expensive ingredients. C. Innovative menus. D. Fancy cooking techniques. 8. What does “the perennial system” in the last paragraph probably refer to? A. Farming with proper use of chemicals. B. The sustainable farming practice. C. Natural farming without human intervention. D. An experimental farm for an outdoor restaurant. Passage 3 （2026·四川广安·一模） On October 17, 2025, an award ceremony for the Best Tourism Villages 2025 was held in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province. Four Chinese villages were named Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Launched in 2021, the initiative honors villages excellent in preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and cooking traditions as well as reducing poverty through tourism development. To date, 236 villages from 57 countries have been recognized, with China now boasting 19 such villages. Huanggang, in Guizhou’s Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, has a history of over 800 years. It is famous for well-preserved Dong-style stilted wooden houses and the “dongzu dage”(Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group), a UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage passed down for generations. Jikayi, located in Sichuan’s Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture along the historic Tea-Horse Ancient Road, sits near the UNESCO-listed giant panda habitat. With agriculture and animal husbandry as the centre to local life, the village preserves a rich variety of fruits as well as more than 10 national and provincial intangible heritage items. Dongluo, in Jiangsu’s Taizhou city, thrives in harmony with water and land. As part of the Xinhua Duotian area, a globally important agricultural heritage system and world irrigation engineering heritage site, it has over 600 years of continuous cultivation and cultural preservation, with tourism flourishing through cultural events and eco-experiences. Digang, in Zhejiang’s Huzhou city, has a 2,500-year history and is renowned for its “Mulberry-Dyke & Fish-Pond System”, a circular eco-agricultural model with over 322 species. For more than two decades, local women have led the protection and promotion of this unique system. 9. Which village should you go if you want to enjoy ethnic songs? A. Huanggang in Guizhou. B. Jikayi in Sichuan. C. Dongluo in Jiangsu. D. Digang in Zhejiang. 10. What makes Digang special? A. Its well-preserved stilted wooden houses. B. Its location close to giant panda habitats. C. Its world-famous irrigation engineering. D. Its unique circular eco-agricultural model. 11. What do the four villages have in common? A. They all have a history of more than 800 years. B. They all combine preservation with development. C. They all have beautiful natural scenery. D. They all have many intangible heritage items. Passage 4 （2026·重庆一中·一模） Quick: what’s your best friend's phone number? Don’t feel bad if you couldn’t answer off the top of your head. You have no reason to commit phone numbers to memory: it’s just there in your phone. Or perhaps you once had a phone book to store them. In either case, an object does the remembering for you. “Prosthetic memory” (人工记忆) is nothing new. Writing itself has been a means of storing information. Yet the information revolution has generated more data than ever before. We are flooded with information. We’re creating more of it, and keeping more of it. The storage capacity of the human brain has since been eclipsed. No wonder, then, that we’re increasingly dependent on memory prostheses, from libraries to smartphones. Not everyone thinks this trend in external memory is good. Historically, memory prostheses were expensive. As technologies such as printing and photography become more affordable, sharing experiences with others is easier than ever. So every breakfast, every sunset, every encounter with a cat finds its way on to social media. And here comes the worry. When we devote ourselves to capturing and sharing the world in this way, something immensely valuable is lost; when recording so much of our lives, we’re forgetting to actually live them, and so disconnect ourselves from experience. But is our social media-driven transformation wholly bad? If we’re still creating and sharing memories like this, perhaps this is because we’ve not had sufficient time to learn how to do these things without thinking about what we’re doing. It is easy to ignore that the mass social media era is less than a decade old. That’s just a short blink in human history, yet it has totally changed how we live. I suspect we’re not far off from being directly faced with experience yet with the ability to share experience in ways less bounded by geography and time. After all, technology can protect all the moments of a life that would otherwise be lost. 12. What can be inferred from paragraph 1? A. Technology weakens our brains. B. We are burdened with phone numbers. C. We rely more on tools to memorize. D. Technology distances us from our friends. 13. What does the underlined word “eclipsed” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Improved. B. Undervalued. C. Restricted. D. Outperformed. 14. What negative effect does online sharing bring about? A. An overflow of posts. B. High cost of digital devices. C. Addiction to the virtual world. D. Disregard for authentic experience. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Prosthetic Memory: A New Invention Changing Our Lives. B. Social Media: Is It Making Us Lose Our Ability to Remember? C. External Memory: Blessing or curse for Human Experience? D. Technology Revolution: How It Replaces Human Memory. 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （2026·湖北十堰·一模） In 1998, researchers Larry Page and Sergey Brin published a paper titled The Anatomy of a Large-Scale Hypertextual Web Search Engine. In the paper, they anticipated the rise of algorithms (算法). Later that same year, the two developed the search algorithm, PageRank, which revolutionized the early web by prioritizing pages according to the number and types of links on each page. Today, PageRank is still around, but it has fallen victim to algorithms. The broader web landscape has abandoned its original promise: to enable us to be the best and most genuine version of ourselves. Instead, we’re trapped in a system that emphasizes sameness and discourages individuality, all at the hands of algorithms that have gone wild. Algorithms make it impossible to go online without encountering content that claims it’s been “selected for you”. But they don’t recognize how complex and ever-changing human tastes can be. Because of their overly simplistic calculations, we are rarely shown anything new, different, or exciting. For example, Spotify listeners end up hearing the same songs and artists over and over. The combination of the universality of algorithms and the addictiveness of the platforms threatens to flatten our individual tastes. The algorithms push us all toward the same ideas while making it harder for free-thinkers and subcultures to rise up. But innovation requires those who are willing and able to go against algorithmic trend cycles. Societal innovation and advancement at large will stagnate (停滞) in such environments. We already see this happening. It’s why every single new movie is either a reboot, remake, requel, prequel, or sequel (续集). And it’s why the clothes younger generations consider trendy look similar to what we wore in our childhood. Undoubtedly, algorithms are here to stay. But if we hope to avoid innovation stagnation, taste must be returned to its rightful owners. We all have a hand in making that happen. 1. How did Larry Page and Sergey Brin affect the web in 1998? A. They boosted its development. B. They broke its original promise. C. They prevented it from going wild. D. They shifted its focus to individuality. 2. What can be known about the algorithm-controlled content we get according to paragraph 3? A. It can always amaze and excite us. B. It is based on complex calculations. C. It matches our ever-changing tastes. D. It features repetition and predictability. 3. Why are the examples mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To highlight the universality of algorithms. B. To analyze the reason for algorithmic stagnation. C. To explain the concept of algorithmic trend cycles. D. To show how algorithms negatively impact innovation. 4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To remind us to make full use of algorithms. B. To encourage innovation in algorithmic design. C. To urge us to reclaim our own taste from algorithms. D. To demonstrate the incredible power of algorithms. Passage 2 （2026·四川宜宾·一模） “Different strokes for different folks” perfectly describes dining preferences, which extend beyond taste to ingredient sources and cooking methods. What information should be revealed is both a marketing and regulatory issue, as incomplete details can damage trust and raise safety concerns. China’s “pre-made dish” argument highlights this division. Some value convenience, while others miss the freshness of traditional cooking. Crucially, most consumers agree on their right to get adequate information. However, a significant perception gap exists between consumer expectations and the information restaurants reveal, while food labeling law lags behind industry innovations. Rising pre-made dish sales stem from the dining sector’s industrialization. To ensure speed and variety, restaurants increasingly use semi-finished dishes from central kitchens — stored, shipped, and reheated at branches. But despite efficiency gains, consumer concerns grow. Restaurants often don’t consider their offerings pre-made, but consumers do, because they focus on how the food is sourced and prepared. This viewpoints conflict matters because outsourcing (外包) preparation affects a meal’s price, freshness, and cultural significance. Regulation faces two approaches: treating pre-made dishes as products or processes. A product-based approach could set specific rules for each dish type, but China’s cuisine diversity makes this impractical. Alternatively, a process-focused approach would inform consumers whether dishes are made onsite, addressing values like tradition and sustainability. Transparency is key. Companies should adopt voluntary labeling to empower consumer choice. Bridging the perception gap requires sustained communication alongside regulations. Effective policies can meanwhile foster consumer trust, industrial innovation, and cultural confidence. 5. What is consumers’ top concern about pre-made dishes? A. The nutritional value. B. The freshness of cooking. C. The environmental impact. D. The right of being well-informed. 6. How does the author mainly develop the argument? A. By narrating personal dining experiences. B. By listing statistical data from industry reports. C. By comparing dining habits across different countries. D. By presenting a social controversy and examining its various aspects. 7. What does the process-focused regulatory approach emphasize? A. Strict rules for each dish type. B. Transparent food-making process. C. Guaranteed quality in central kitchens. D. Cultural meanings in traditional food. 8. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A. To explain food regulations. B. To criticize the use of pre-made dishes. C. To present possible solutions to the concerns. D. To promote traditional Chinese cooking methods. Passage 3 （2026·四川遂宁·一诊） An integration of technology and traditional culture took center stage at 2025 CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. A group of 16 humanoid robots named “Fuxi” developed by Chinese startup Unitree Robotics, dressed in folkloric jackets, performed traditional “Yangge” dance smoothly. On the stage, Unitree’s “Fuxi” robots, used Al-driven full-body motion control technology, capable of handling significant force. Coupled with 3D panoramic (全景的) depth technology, they could precisely grasp every movement in the surroundings. The show sparked public discussion on China’s advances in human-like robots, which also acted as a symbol of the industry turning to mass production. From laboratories to factories, from stages to production lines, Chinese-made humanoid robots are making inroads into many sectors including manufacturing and services which are set to take the lead in the global race for technology leadership. Currently, a number of Chinese companies are accelerating humanoid robot trials across various industries. Manufacturing giant Foxconn and Shenzhen-based humanoid robot company UBTECH announced on January 15, 2025 that they would form a partnership to introduce UBTECH’s humanoid robots into Foxconn’s intelligent manufacturing process. Prior to partnering with Foxconn, UBTECH’s humanoid robots were already employed by automakers such as BYD, Geely, and FAW-Volkswagen’s Qingdao factory, UBTECH told Global Times. The trend of many domestic humanoid robots “get jobs” in the manufacturing sector is increasingly seen as an inevitable stage in industrial evolution, Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Unitree Robotics, told Global Times. For example, Unitree’s humanoid robots have been used in the plants owned by China’s major electric car maker Nio. “We are taking a market-driven approach. Once the humanoid robotic technology is widely adopted and shows strong commercial potential, we will scale up production of our robots,” Wang Xingxing said. 9. Why does the author mention the Spring Festival Gala at the beginning? A. To spread traditional Chinese culture. B. To present a special dancing performance. C. To introduce the topic in an attractive way. D. To tell some related background information. 10. Why did Foxconn and UBTECH decide to cooperate with each other? A. To expand the market sales of humanoid robots. B. To co-research artificial intelligence technologies. C. To jointly develop a new model of humanoid robots. D. To integrate humanoid robots into smart production. 11. What is Wang Xingxing’s view on robot production? A. It is currently too expensive. B. It depends on market acceptance. C. It should be led by the government. D. It has been already fully automated. 12. What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. New Era of China’s Humanoid Robots. B. Humanoid Robots Reshape Employment. C. Graceful Dancers at Spring Festival Gala. D. Humanoid Robots Race for Tech Leadership. Passage 4 （2026·湖南邵阳·一模） For years, cities worldwide have been enthusiastically replacing traditional streetlights with LED systems promoted as “smart lighting”. Officials praise their energy efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced safety. However, a growing body of research suggests that the benefits of this transition are not as clear-cut as they seem, and the potential negative impacts on human health and the environment are often overlooked. The primary selling point of these systems is their remarkable energy efficiency, which can reduce a city’s electricity consumption for public lighting by 50% or more. This translates into significant financial savings and a reduction in carbon emissions. Yet, this focus on efficiency has overshadowed critical discussions about light quality. Many LED systems emit a high proportion of blue-rich white light, which is known to suppress melatonin (褪黑激素) production at night, disrupting sleep cycles in humans and animals. The ecological consequences are equally concerning, as excessive artificial light, particularly blue light, can confuse nocturnal wildlife. Furthermore, the “smart” features that allow for remote dimming or motion-sensor-based activation raise complex social questions. While intended to improve energy use, they can lead to uneven lighting distribution. A study found that motion-sensor lights in quieter, low-traffic areas often remained dim for longer periods, potentially creating perceived safety issues and raising concerns about justice in access to public infrastructure. The promise of enhanced safety is also debated, as overly harsh lighting can create sharp contrasts, actually reducing overall visibility. Real-world implementation faces challenges beyond technology. The initial investment is high, and the projected long-term benefits require careful evaluation. More importantly, the management of these multi-functional systems can be complex. Issues of “multiple management” may arise when different departments are responsible for various functions integrated into a single pole, leading to coordination difficulties. The challenge, therefore, is not to reject the technology outright, but to adopt a more skillful approach. This involves prioritizing warmer-color LEDs, implementing strategic dimming schedules that balance safety and environmental needs, and conducting thorough community impact assessments before large-scale installations. True intelligence in urban lighting lies not in the sophistication of the technology alone, but in its thoughtful integration into the complex fabric of city life. 13. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To explain LED technical principles. B. To question the advantages of smart lighting. C. To list government financial benefits. D. To predict the future of urban lighting. 14. What does the underlined word “overshadowed” in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Shone. B. Strengthened. C. Dominated. D. Concealed. 15. What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about motion-sensor lights? A. They can solve energy waste successfully. B. They may cause accessible infrastructure injustice. C. They can work best in busy areas. D. They have safety benefits. 16. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Unstoppable Rise of Smart Lighting. B. LED: A Revolution in Urban Planning. C. Smart Lighting: A Critical Re- examination. D. How Smart Lighting Improves Safety. 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （2026·南京二十九中·一模） So, you’ve finished that dull book. You sat through the movie you paid for, super bored. Stood in a long queue for that milk tea. Paid much for the luxury handbag — expensive nonsense. What do these have in common? They’re all examples of what economists call “sunk costs (沉没成本)”: the price you’ve already paid — in time, money, effort, suffering, for an item or an experience — holds you to them. It’s a phenomenon we all recognize. It affects our behavior in ways that can be unreasonable. But we do it. To avoid the situation, economists tell us to make decisions based mainly on future value, not past investment. If the ongoing cost outweighs the expected benefit, one should cut their losses and walk away. It hurts, yes, but this cold, clear logic protects us from going broke. Yet, life is rarely so neatly calculated. This purely economic view raises difficult questions: Does the value of an experience lie only in its outcome, or also in the process? A joyful journey with an ordinary goal and a painful one aimed at a splendid achievement, which one is more worthwhile? When it comes to education, the sunk costs theory doesn’t seem applicable. Parents and teachers pour immeasurable amount of investment — love, time, hope, money — into the growth of a child. Will the child turn out the way they expect? No guarantee. If we view this through a strict cost-benefit angle, much of education can be written off as a “sunk cost.” Education is obviously different from the commercial world. A child’s growth cannot be planned like a business strategy; it unfolds like a unique and unpredictable story. We can’t dream his dreams or live his life; we can only build the stage, and light his path. In education we have to hold onto this faith: everything we do for a child is worthwhile. Every act of love is like offering light and water to a seed; while we can’t see its roots grow underground, we know it. That child will blossom (开花) some day. Not all that has cost is sunk. 1. Which of the following best describes the examples in paragraph 1? A. Boring but beneficial. B. Interesting but worthless. C. Joyful and worthwhile. D. Senseless and regrettable. 2. What do economists advise us to do to avoid sunk costs? A. Focus on the outcome. B. Ignore the future losses. C. Calculate the past cost. D. Pursue the hidden gains. 3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the investment in education? A. Indifferent. B. Favorable. C. Balanced. D. Critical. 4. Why does the author write the text? A. To promote a principle. B. To correct a misbehavior. C. To challenge a concept. D. To present a phenomenon. Passage 2 （2026·山东济南·一模） We’ve all heard that ostriches (鸵鸟) bury their heads in the sand when danger approaches. While untrue for the ostriches, it mirrors a common human behavior called “information avoidance” — the active choice to turn away from the freely available information highly relevant to ourselves. But why do we change from naturally curious children into selective information avoiders? A 2025 study titled “Becoming an Ostrich” explored this. Researchers had children aged 5 to 10 play a game where researchers designed two candy distribution schemes (方案): equal shares for each, or one large share and one small share. Most children chose the latter and claimed the large share. Then, researchers asked whether they would like to know how many candies were left for their partner. The result was interesting. Younger children showed strong curiosity, actively seeking their partner’s information. The older children, however, increasingly chose to avoid it. Researchers explained as children grow older, they become more concerned with feeling at ease — even if their actions might not be moral. By avoiding their partner’s information, they tend to keep a sense of fairness, or at least appearing fair. This strategy makes it easier to act in satisfying personal interests without feeling guilty. They note that adults routinely employ the same approach in various real-life situations. Yet avoidance has long-term costs. Skipping health screenings may ease anxiety now, but can risk serious health issues later. Avoiding tough conversations may prevent short term conflict, but will likely trap people in unsatisfying relationships. “By repeatedly avoiding opposing views,” researchers warn, “we build avoidance habits that can harden into rigid thinking patterns over time.” It’s no wonder researchers refer to this as a fundamental human contradiction: we start out in life as curious explorers, eager as possible to absorb whatever knowledge we can. Yet, somewhere along the way, we learn to stick our heads in the sand like an ostrich. This comfortable escape, nevertheless, can shape our choices and determine how our lives unfold. Recognizing this is the first step toward reclaiming the courageous curiosity that defines our earliest years. 5. How does the author introduce “information avoidance” in Paragraph 1? A. By using a metaphor. B. By offering statistics. C. By showing an argument. D. By giving an example. 6. Why did the older children avoid their partner’s information? A. To maintain a nice self-image. B. To safeguard others’ interests. C. To sustain their sense of guilt. D. To obey the rules of the game. 7. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The consequences of avoidance actions. B. The ways of forming thinking patterns. C. The reasons of ignoring opposing views. D. The health costs of our avoidance habits. 8. What can be a suitable title of the text? A. Does avoidance bring true happiness? B. Should we bury our heads like an ostrich? C. Can we shape our childhood curiosity? D. Is avoidance a path to greater curiosity? Passage 3 （2026·广东顺德区·一模） There’s a moment in human connection that’s hard to describe — that sudden, electric feeling when you meet someone and feel your minds merge. Where does that spark come from, exactly? What makes someone feel like a lifelong friend after just a small talk? People tend to assume it’s similarity — that they are especially likely to hit it off with someone who shares their background or personality traits. But in our research we’ve found that many of the strongest bonds come less from existing similarity and more from riffing (即兴交流) playfully. In such moments, people create a little world that belongs just to them, a process we call “building a shared reality”. And yet, our culture’s conversational rituals revolve not around playful co-creation but around exchanging formalities. Consider the small talk classic: “How was your weekend?” “Good. Just watched TV. You?” The conversation proceeds predictably. “Took my dog to the park, since it was so nice.” “Oh, I have a dog, too. What kind is yours?” “A lab mix. He’s 3...” Both parties walk away with information but still worlds apart. They may think they’re playing it safe, but that safety traps them in disconnection. Instead, if these two people stray from the script and riff off each other, they may begin to feel that spark of genuine connection. It’s like being a kid again: Kids skip the boring small talk and jump straight into play. “How was your weekend?” “Good, but I spent too much time watching people make tiny food on TikTok.” “Whoa, like…dollhouse-size?” “Yes. If you want to learn to make noodles in a bottle cap, let me know.” “That’s amazing. We could organize a tiny food party — and all the dishes could fit on this coaster!” “We’d need tiny furniture, too. Should we ask that guy over there to build it?” Moments like these can make two strangers suddenly feel like co-creators of a shared world. Riffing doesn’t require being naturally funny, just being attentive and embracing spontaneity. Like any conversational skill, it takes practice. When riffing, speakers resist the urge to counter every observation with their own example, instead building bridges to new ideas. Our aim of conversation, then, is not merely to exchange facts or surface-level similarities but to ask: “What could we create together in this moment?” 9. What is the main factor that leads to a strong human connection? A. Having similar backgrounds. B. Sharing the same character traits. C. Exchanging factual information. D. Engaging in co-creative interaction. 10. What does paragraph 3 suggest about typical small talk in our culture? A. It allows people to avoid arguments. B. It leads to deeper misunderstandings. C. It helps people get to know each other. D. It often fails to build real connections. 11. Which of the following conversations best illustrates “riffing”? A. “Favorite movie?” “Sci-fi, you?” “Me too”. B. “How’s your new job?” “Busy. You?” “Same routine.” C. “My plant looks so sad lately.” “We could play it some jazz.” D. “I’m tired from my beach vacation.” “My ski trip was tiring too.” 12. What’s the most suitable title for the passage? A. Sharing Interests is Key to Understanding B. You’re Probably Doing Small Talk Wrong C. The Best Way to Form Lifelong Friendships D. How to impress Others in First Conversations 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （2026·四川广安·一模） Imagine a camera that can take 100 billion pictures per second — fast enough to record the universe’s fastest movements. This is no science fiction, but a real imaging system invented by Lihong Wang, a biomedical engineer at Washington University in St. Louis, and his team. For the first time, humans can directly observe light pulses traveling at the speed of light, nearly 300 million meters per second, which allows light to circle the Earth seven-and-a-half times in one second. Wang’s camera makes this possible with a special streak technique. The basic principle of the streak camera is turning time into space. It changes light particles, or photons, into electrons, then pulls these electrons at different speeds according to their arrival time. This process turns the time of arrival into different vertical positions on the image. What makes Wang’s invention different from earlier ultra-fast cameras is its key improvements. Before, streak cameras could only take one-dimensional (1D) images, like looking through a narrow vertical opening. They also depended on external light sources. In contrast, Wang’s system produces clear two-dimensional (2D) images like regular cameras and needs no special lighting, with a speed of one image every 10 trillionths of a second. Brian Pogue, a biomedical engineer at Dartmouth College who studied the system for Nature, pointed out its value in optical cloaking, a technology wanted by the armed forces that bends light around objects to make them “disappear”. Now, researchers can take photos of light bending, a big step forward for making this technology real. Wang also thinks of uses in molecular biology and astronomy, believing ultra-fast imaging will help make new scientific discoveries in many fields. 1. How does Wang’s streak camera achieve ultra-fast imaging? A. By increasing the speed of light. B. By changing time into spatial positions. C. By using a more powerful external light source. D. By turning electrons into photons. 2. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The working principle of the streak camera. B. The application of Wang’s new imaging system. C. The advantages of Wang’s camera over earlier ones. D. The difference between 1D and 2D images. 3. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Brian Pogue? A. To prove its recognition by scientists. B. To stress its significance in military tech. C. To show military demand for the tech. D. To clarify the principle of optical cloaking. 4. What can we infer about ultra-fast imaging from the passage? A. It will replace traditional research cameras. B. It is the first to capture light particle movement. C. It will solve most molecular biology problems. D. It may bring breakthroughs in multiple areas. Passage 2 （2026·江西上饶·一模） After approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, the Tien Kung Ultra robot, developed by China’s National and Local Co-built Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center, became the first to cross the finish line at the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon, held in Beijing on April 19th, 2025. Right from the start of the race, the Tien Kung humanoid robot took an early lead, demonstrating a significant speed advantage and the robot came to a smooth stop in the waiting area after completing the 21-kilometer course. Human marathon participants who finished the race gathered around to take photos with the pioneering robot. In addition to the Tien Kung Ultra, multiple advanced humanoid robots including Unitree’s G1, Leju Robotics’ Kuavo, and NOETIX’s N2, among others, participated in the event. Accompanied by the cheers of the crowd, the starting gun fired at 7:30 am, and the humanoid robot athletes and human runners started running at the same time. Many spectators (观众) brought professional filming equipment to capture the moment of the world’s first robot half-marathon. Notably, this event witnessed robots running along with human runners for the first time. They were separated with physical barriers to ensure safety, and followed with different competition rules and completion time standards. The robots started sequentially (依次地) at one-minute interval following a gunshot signal. Supply stations are set up along the track, where teams can replace batteries for robots, swap robots, and shift support staff. Ren Yawei, a representative from the National and Local Co- built Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center, stated, “The humanoid robot half-marathon serves as a comprehensive technological validation (验证) platform for robots from various companies. It not only tests product performance but also demonstrates the potential for large-scale industrial applications.” He added, “The successful completion of this event further validates humanoid robots’ capabilities in safety, stability, and operational efficiency, which will promote their application in more fields.” 5. What is true about the Tien Kung Ultra robot? A. It won the first robot half-marathon race. B. It lacked a speed advantage in the half-marathon race. C. It failed to stop smoothly at last in the half-marathon race. D. It avoided taking photos with humans in the half-marathon race. 6. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Human runners began earlier than the robots. B. Only one robot participated in the event. C. The race started with no audience present. D. Multiple robots raced alongside human runners. 7. Why were special arrangements made for the robot race? A. To test robots’ ability to run without support. B. To guarantee a fair race between different robots. C. To ensure safety and handle robot-specific issues. D. To make the event more entertaining for the audience. 8. What is Ren Yawei’s attitude toward the humanoid robot half-marathon? A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Conservative. Passage 3 （2026·安徽淮北·一模） For years, we told young people the future was theirs if they learned to code. Schools focused more on technical training, while humanities (人文) courses were gradually reduced. As a result, many students were prepared mainly for technical tasks rather than broader learning. Now AI writes the code, studies the data, and answers questions once given to new workers. But the real challenge lies not in the work itself, but in how students are being prepared for it. When AI takes over many entry-level tasks, fewer chances are left for balanced early development. Rather than a breakdown, this change marks a correction. The jobs that remain need qualities that AI cannot fully provide, including judgment, empathy, ways of thinking. Machines can process information, but humans still decide what matters. Experience was once earned through doing real tasks or understanding how others feel in a situation. But if AI takes over tasks that once shaped these human qualities, they must be developed through intentional education. That means education should focus on helping students think more deeply and make thoughtful judgments. While automation accelerates, the humanities shrink. In the U.S., the share of humanities degrees has fallen from 17 percent in the 1960s to under 9 percent today. Once seen as progress, this change now looks shortsighted. Caring about others, explaining ideas clearly, understanding different cultures, and solving problems in creative ways have become especially important at work. These abilities are formed in literature, history, sociology, and philosophy. In a world where AI can answer almost anything, the real value lies in knowing what to ask, how to frame it, and why it matters. To prepare for a world where machines can do many tasks but not the deeper thinking, we must build a strong base again — one that encourages long-term thinking rather than short-term efficiency. Humanities should return to the center of education, not as a return to the past, but as a necessary balance in the age of AI. We optimized a generation for technical efficiency, and efficiency became ordinary. Now we must cultivate what cannot be automated, those that make us human. 9. What is the author mainly concerned in the first paragraph? A. Universities adjusting their teaching programs. B. Young people having no access to digital tools. C. Students’ preparation becoming more one-sided. D. Entry-level work remaining unchanged for years. 10. What do the remaining jobs require? A. Long working hours. B. Physical strength and speed. C. Human emotions and thoughts. D. Basic computer technologies. 11. What should education help people learn to do? A. Use more advanced AI-assisted tools. B. Look at the long run and think more deeply. C. Rebuild their memories of knowledge. D. Know how to ask AI to handle everything. 12. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why Humanities Still matter in the Age of AI B. Is AI a Big Threat to Our Traditional Education C. How Technology Will Replace Entry-Level Jobs D. The Decline of Philosophy in Modern Universities / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（议论文+新闻报道） 参考答案 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 4. B Passage 2【答案】5. B 6. A 7. A 8. B Passage 3【答案】9. A 10. B 11. C 12. D Passage 4【答案】13. D 14. C 15. A 16. B Passage 5【答案】17. C 18. B 19. C 20. D 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D Passage 2【答案】5. C 6. D 7. C 8. A Passage 3【答案】9. C 10. D 11. D 12. C 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B Passage 2【答案】5. D 6. C 7. C 8. B Passage 3【答案】9. A 10. D 11. B Passage 4【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. C 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D 4. C Passage 2【答案】5. D 6. D 7. B 8. C Passage 3【答案】9. C 10. D 11. B 12. A Passage 4【答案】13. B 14. D 15. B 16. C 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C Passage 2【答案】5. A 6. A 7. A 8. B Passage 3【答案】9. D 10. D 11. C 12. B 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D Passage 2【答案】5. A 6. D 7. C 8. B Passage 3【答案】9. C 10. C 11. B 12. A / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（议论文+新闻报道） 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （2026·广东大湾区·一模） As part of its series to prepare students for the future, Stanford University has invited Mike, a 2024 graduate, to share his views. Currently working as a development analyst at an affordable housing organization serving communities in California and Seattle, Mike brings his story to the table. Growing up in affordable housing with his family, Mike felt the benefits of a stable living environment. But he saw other people — relatives and friends — who were constantly moving, living in overcrowded apartments, and even being priced out and having to move elsewhere. That made him realize housing is an important issue and drove him to be a part of addressing those challenges that cities face. Since he started the job in February, Mike has cooperated with local governments to develop plans to construct and fund new affordable housing. His work involves understanding complex policies, researching partnerships and analyzing land suitability. “It is really interdisciplinary, as it connects policy, urban design, and social needs. I’m learning new things every day. Affordable housing is a way to make cities more sustainable, not just economically but also environmentally, by shortening journeys to work or building energy-efficient houses. It motivates me to know that this hard work will eventually result in people being housed, which has widespread effects in communities and families,” he notes. Fortunately, the great courses taken in university have prepared him for his role, everything from real estate law to real estate development and finance through the civil engineering department. “The courses are probably the most relevant to what I am doing now, helping me understand my own experience and think about how I want to channel that into a career,” he mentions. For students interested in pursuing a similar path, Mike stresses taking project-based courses is helpful. He also urges students to apply to career-building programs due to more opportunities for guidance, work experience and networking with other people who may be their future colleagues. 1. What primarily inspired Mike to work on affordable housing? A. His college courses. B. His green values. C. His career ambition. D. His housing experience. 2. Which of the following words can best describe Mike’s job? A. Demanding but rewarding. B. Routine but influential. C. Independent and profitable. D. Specialized and eco-focused. 3. What does Mike intend to do according to the last paragraph? A. To promote courses. B. To highlight challenges. C. To stimulate interest. D. To provide suggestions. 4. From which section of a magazine is the text probably taken? A. Campus Life. B. Career Insights. C. Social Issues. D. Academic Features. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D 4. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是斯坦福大学2024届毕业生迈克（Mike）受邀分享自己投身保障性住房工作的经历与见解。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Growing up in affordable housing with his family, Mike felt the benefits of a stable living environment. But he saw other people — relatives and friends — who were constantly moving, living in overcrowded apartments, and even being priced out and having to move elsewhere. That made him realize housing is an important issue and drove him to be a part of addressing those challenges that cities face.(迈克与家人成长于保障性住房中，他深切感受到了稳定居住环境带来的益处。但他也看到，其他一些人——包括亲戚和朋友——却不断搬家，住在拥挤不堪的公寓里，甚至因房价过高而被迫搬离。这让他意识到住房是一个重要问题，也驱使他投身于解决城市面临的这些挑战之中。)”可知，他的住房经历激发了迈克投身于保障性住房工作。故选D。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“His work involves understanding complex policies, researching partnerships and analyzing land suitability.(他的工作涉及理解复杂的政策、研究合作伙伴关系以及分析土地适宜性。)”可知，他的工作要求很高，根据第三段“Affordable housing is a way to make cities more sustainable, not just economically but also environmentally, by shortening journeys to work or building energy-efficient houses. It motivates me to know that this hard work will eventually result in people being housed, which has widespread effects in communities and families(保障性住房不仅能让城市在经济上更具可持续性，还能通过缩短通勤距离或建造节能房屋，在环境上实现可持续发展。一想到我的辛勤工作最终能让人们有房可住，而这又会对社区和家庭产生广泛影响，我就备受鼓舞)”可知，他的工作是有收获的，因此可用demanding和rewarding描述他的工作，故选A。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“For students interested in pursuing a similar path, Mike stresses taking project-based courses is helpful. He also urges students to apply to career-building programs due to more opportunities for guidance, work experience and networking with other people who may be their future colleagues.(对于有意踏上类似职业道路的学生，迈克强调，选修基于项目的课程很有帮助。他还敦促学生申请职业建设类项目，因为这些项目能提供更多指导机会、工作经验以及与其他可能成为未来同事的人建立人脉的机会。)”可知，最后一段迈克在给出建议。故选D。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“As part of its series to prepare students for the future, Stanford University has invited Mike, a 2024 graduate, to share his views.(作为斯坦福大学助力学生为未来做准备系列活动的一部分，校方邀请了2024届毕业生迈克（Mike）分享他的见解。)”和最后一段“For students interested in pursuing a similar path, Mike stresses taking project-based courses is helpful. He also urges students to apply to career-building programs due to more opportunities for guidance, work experience and networking with other people who may be their future colleagues.(对于有意踏上类似职业道路的学生，迈克强调，选修基于项目的课程很有帮助。他还敦促学生申请职业建设类项目，因为这些项目能提供更多指导机会、工作经验以及与其他可能成为未来同事的人建立人脉的机会。)”可知，本文主要讲的是斯坦福大学2024届毕业生迈克（Mike）受邀分享自己投身保障性住房工作的经历与见解，因此可能来自于杂志的职业见解板块。故选B。 Passage 2 （2026·福建泉州·一模） Jiang Zhaopeng, an 18-year-old medical student at Shandong City Service Technician College in Yantai, faced a life-or-death test on his way to the spring college entrance exam. At about 8:10 am, Jiang and his classmate boarded a car to the testing site. Just a minute later, his classmate collapsed, showing signs of heart failure. Applying first aid skills learned in school, Jiang immediately performed Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (心肺复苏术) while instructing the driver Wang Tao to head to the hospital. Wang responded quickly — he informed traffic police, ran six red lights, and reached the hospital in just seven minutes, half the normal time. Only after ensuring his classmate was receiving professional medical care did Jiang rush to the exam site, though he missed the 9 am Chinese test. Doctors later confirmed that Jiang’s classmate would recover without brain damage, emphasizing that the first four minutes of CPR were “absolutely vital” for saving his life. Though having missed the important exam, Jiang expressed no regrets. “Exams can be retaken, but a life cannot,” he said. The story spread widely online, earning high praise. The patient’s parents commented emotionally, “Without Jiang and driver Wang, our child wouldn’t have survived the heart failure.” Four days after the incident, education authorities arranged a make-up exam for Jiang. The spring college entrance exam serves as a crucial opportunity for vocational (职业的) school students to pursue higher education, and this special arrangement demonstrated genuine care for students’ wellbeing. Both Jiang and Wang received official awards from local authorities and were recommended as candidates for the “China Good Person List” for the second quarter of 2025. 5. How did Jiang react to his classmate’s fall? A. He decided to give up the exam. B. He offered emergency assistance. C. He called the hospital immediately. D. He helped the driver alert the police. 6. Which of the following best describes Jiang Zhaopeng? A. Responsible and selfless. B. Innovative and intelligent. C. Skilled and considerate. D. Generous and courageous. 7. What can we learn about the make-up exam? A. It went for Jiang specially. B. It was easier than the original one. C. It responded to the public’s requests. D. It was for academically poor students. 8. What does the author convey by telling the story? A. First aid knowledge is a must. B. Kind acts deserve recognition. C. Many hands make light work. D. Traffic rules vary with demand. 【答案】5. B 6. A 7. A 8. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。讲述了医学生姜昭鹏在高考途中救助突发心衰的同学，错过考试后获教育部门安排补考、并与司机一同获表彰的故事。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Applying first aid skills learned in school, Jiang immediately performed Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (心肺复苏术) while instructing the driver Wang Tao to head to the hospital. (姜昭鹏运用在学校学到的急救技能，立即为同学实施心肺复苏术，同时让司机王涛前往医院)”可知，姜昭鹏对同学晕倒的反应是提供紧急救助。故选B项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Applying first aid skills learned in school, Jiang immediately performed Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (心肺复苏术) while instructing the driver Wang Tao to head to the hospital. (姜昭鹏运用在学校学到的急救技能，立即为同学实施心肺复苏术，同时让司机王涛前往医院)”、“Only after ensuring his classmate was receiving professional medical care did Jiang rush to the exam site, though he missed the 9 am Chinese test. (直到确认同学得到专业医疗救治，他才匆忙赶去考场，不过他还是错过了9点的语文考试)”及第三段“Exams can be retaken, but a life cannot (考试可以重考，但生命不能重来)”可知，姜昭鹏果断施救、全程跟进，体现了他高度的责任感，宁可错过考试也要救人，体现了他舍己为人的无私精神。故选A项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“Four days after the incident, education authorities arranged a make-up exam for Jiang. (事件发生四天后，教育部门为姜昭鹏安排了补考)”可知，这场补考是专门为姜昭鹏准备的。故选A项。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“Both Jiang and Wang received official awards from local authorities and were recommended as candidates for the “China Good Person List” for the second quarter of 2025. (姜昭鹏和王涛均获得当地官方表彰，并被推荐为2025年第二季度“中国好人榜”候选人)”及前文他救人的善举可知，作者通过这个新闻故事传达了“善举值得被认可”的观点。故选B项。 Passage 3 （2026·广东汕尾·一模） China announced a long-awaited plan to integrate the Pearl River Delta Area (PRDA) as an attempt to create a powerhouse to rival the US Silicon Valley that is home to such well-known companies as Google, Facebook and Apple. The possibilities and challenges of the effort are both equally promising and challenging. The plan is a natural result of the economic and technological development in the area. China’s opening up to the world more than four decades ago began in the area and PRDA has long been home to many of the country’s leading technological companies, including Huawei and Tencent. “The plan is promising,” said Adam Xu, an analyst at OC & C Strategy Consultants. “If you really look at history in China, a lot of top-down plans always have very strong bottom-up support. And a lot of economic activities have already happened there. Now they have a bigger plan to officially recognize, promote and further accelerate (加速).” The key challenge will be execution (执行). The plan has to integrate three different legal systems among Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. That makes PRDA unique compared to the other two major areas in China — the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region and the Yangtze River Delta Area near Shanghai. “We don’t know how effectively the top-down plan will guide the many independent growing forces at the local level,” Xu admitted. “This part will be quite an important challenge.” China has already taken major steps to overcome some of the physical barriers, such as linking Hong Kong with Guangzhou and Shenzhen by high-speed railways and its recent opening of the 55-kilometer Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge. But other barriers, such as the flow of people, information and money, may prove to be a bigger challenge. “The biggest challenge and the biggest beauty, if they eventually succeed, will be linking all of these together,” Xu said. “Once integrated, Hong Kong serves as a global financial center, Shenzhen as a technology and innovation lab, Guangzhou as a trade powerhouse, and Macau as a tourism and cultural bridge. Together, they reflect the dynamism of China’s growth and its deepening engagement with the world.” 9. What does Adam Xu want to stress in Paragraph 3? A. The favorable conditions in PRDA. B. The benefits of top-down plans in China. C. The speed of carrying out the plan. D. The flow of people, information and money. 10. What is the unique challenge in PRDA? A. The physical barriers. B. Different legal systems. C. The cultural differences. D. The local governments’ support. 11. Which city serves as a cultural bridge? A. Shenzhen. B. Hong Kong. C. Macau. D. Guangzhou. 12. What is the best title for the text? A. Different Legal Systems in Hong Kong and Macau B. The Problems Facing China’s Newly Announced Plans C. The Advantages of Integrating the Other Two Areas D. The Potentials and Difficulties of Integrating PRDA 【答案】9. A 10. B 11. C 12. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍中国珠三角整合计划的发展潜力与面临的各类挑战。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“If you really look at history in China, a lot of top-down plans always have very strong bottom-up support. And a lot of economic activities have already happened there. Now they have a bigger plan to officially recognize, promote and further accelerate. (如果你仔细研究中国的历史，就会发现很多自上而下的计划都得到了非常强大的自下而上的支持。而且那里已经开展了很多经济活动。现在他们有了一个更宏大的计划来正式认可、促进并进一步加速其发展。)”可知，Adam Xu强调珠三角有自上而下的政策支持和活跃的经济活动等有利条件，凸显该计划具备良好基础。故选A项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“The plan has to integrate three different legal systems among Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. That makes PRDA unique compared to the other two major areas in China — the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region and the Yangtze River Delta Area near Shanghai. (该计划必须整合中国内地、香港和澳门三个不同的法律体系。这使得珠三角与中国另外两个主要区域 —— 京津冀地区和上海附近的长三角地区相比，具有独特性。)”可知，珠三角整合面临的独特挑战是要整合不同的法律体系。故选B项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Once integrated, Hong Kong serves as a global financial center, Shenzhen as a technology and innovation lab, Guangzhou as a trade powerhouse, and Macau as a tourism and cultural bridge. (一旦整合完成，香港将成为全球金融中心，深圳成为科技创新实验室，广州成为贸易重镇，澳门成为旅游和文化桥梁。)”可知，澳门是文化桥梁。故选C项。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“China announced a long-awaited plan to integrate the Pearl River Delta Area (PRDA) as an attempt to create a powerhouse to rival the US Silicon Valley that is home to such well-known companies as Google, Facebook and Apple. The possibilities and challenges of the effort are both equally promising and challenging. (中国宣布了一项期待已久的整合珠江三角洲地区（PRDA）的计划，试图创建一个与美国硅谷相媲美的强大地区，硅谷是谷歌、Facebook和苹果等知名公司的所在地。这一举措的可能性与挑战都同样充满前景且极具难度。)”以及全文围绕珠三角整合的潜力和各类挑战展开论述可知，本文核心是珠三角整合计划的潜力与困难。D项“The Potentials and Difficulties of Integrating PRDA (整合PRDA的潜力与困难)”可以作为本文的标题。故选D项。 Passage 4 （2026·重庆巴蜀中学·一模） There’s something timelessly immersive about audio storytelling — and Naomi Shah knows it. At 24, she established Meet Cute, an entertainment company specializing in short-form audio romantic comedies. It has produced some 250 titles and reached 8.6 million downloads across streaming services. From day one, Meet Cute’s mission was “to build stories at the speed of culture,” Shah says. “If something is trending on socials, we’re able to incorporate it into a story.” Moving quickly and meeting audiences “where they’re at,” Shah says, enables Meet Cute to be “part of the conversation.” Growing up in Portland, Ore., Shah loved creative writing but was identified as a “STEMkid.” She majored in mechanical engineering. Wanting something more creative and founder-facing, she joined the investment team at Union Square Ventures. Her employer wanted better odds, but the team couldn’t find an entrepreneur (创业者) with a convincing proposal. So Shah wrote one herself, drawing up the blueprints for such a company. Later, Union Square contributed the first of $9.3 million in backing. While Shah is a rom-com fan, she envisions Meet Cute’s appeal lying not in specific genre (体裁) conventions, but in general feel-good, nonprescriptive escapism.“Rom-coms stand for hope, human connection and love,” says Shah. But why this approach — brief, audible, and upbeat? According to Shah, Meet Cute “brings entertainment into day-to-day tasks and pockets of time” when you can’t dedicate hours to a screen. Plus, without concrete visuals, listeners’ imaginations run wild. “Every single person is in the director’s seat,” she says. Earlier this year, the company was acquired by Fox Entertainment, where Shah now serves as senior vice president of strategy and operations. Meet Cute can now tap the wealth of Fox-owned stories and convert them to audio, and it has multiple global platforms on which to distribute its stories. “It’s not over,” Shah says. “That is something that I’m very proud of: I’ve built something that’s going to keep going.” 13. What kind of content does Meet Cute seek to produce? A. Long and weighty. B. Classic and formal. C. Accurate and select. D. Timely and relatable. 14. Which of the following best describes Shah’s career path? A. A preset track. B. A tough climb. C. A cross-field leap. D. A comfort-zone choice. 15. What does Shah highlight as a desirable feature of Meet Cute? A. It fits into small time windows. B. It sticks to rom-com conventions. C. It supports independent directors. D. It provides step-by-step instructions. 16. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Rise of Audio Storytelling B. Mixing Business with Pleasure C. A STEM Kid’s Literary Journey D. Why We Love Romantic Comedies 【答案】13. D 14. C 15. A 16. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍Naomi Shah创立Meet Cute公司制作短篇音频浪漫喜剧的历程、公司定位、内容特色及后续发展。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“From day one, Meet Cute’s mission was “to build stories at the speed of culture,” Shah says. “If something is trending on socials, we’re able to incorporate it into a story.” Moving quickly and meeting audiences ‘where they’re at,’ Shah says, enables Meet Cute to be ‘part of the conversation.’(沙阿说，从一开始，Meet Cute的使命就是“以文化的速度创作故事”。“如果某件事在社交媒体上流行，我们就能把它融入到故事中。”沙阿说，快速行动并“在观众所在的地方”接触他们，使Meet Cute能够“参与到对话中”)”可知，Meet Cute追求创作及时且贴近观众、能引发共鸣的内容。故选D项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“Growing up in Portland, Ore., Shah loved creative writing but was identified as a “STEM kid.” She majored in mechanical engineering. Wanting something more creative and founder-facing, she joined the investment team at Union Square Ventures. Her employer wanted better odds, but the team couldn’t find an entrepreneur (创业者) with a convincing proposal. So Shah wrote one herself, drawing up the blueprints for such a company.（沙阿在俄勒冈州波特兰市长大，热爱创意写作，但被认为是一个“STEM kid”。她主修机械工程。由于想要更具创造性、更面向创始人的工作，她加入了联合广场风投的投资团队。她的雇主希望有更好的机会，但团队找不到一个有令人信服的提案的创业者。于是沙阿自己写了一份，为这样一家公司制定了蓝图)”可推断，沙阿从机械工程专业，到投资行业，再到创立娱乐公司，其职业道路是跨领域的飞跃。故选C项。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“But why this approach — brief, audible, and upbeat? According to Shah, Meet Cute “brings entertainment into day-to-day tasks and pockets of time” when you can’t dedicate hours to a screen.(但为什么要采用这种简短、可听、积极向上的方式呢？沙阿表示，当你无法花几个小时看屏幕时，Meet Cute会“将娱乐融入日常任务和零散时间中”)”可知，沙阿强调Meet Cute一个受欢迎的特点是它适合碎片化的时间。故选A项。 【16题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“At 24, she established Meet Cute, an entertainment company specializing in short-form audio romantic comedies.(24岁时，她创立了 Meet Cute，一家专注于短篇音频浪漫喜剧的娱乐公司)”，第三段中“Shah loved creative writing(沙阿热爱创意写作)”，第三段中“Later, Union Square contributed the first of $9.3 million in backing.(之后，联合广场风投提供了930万美元首轮投资)” 以及倒数第二段中“the company was acquired by Fox Entertainment(公司被福克斯娱乐收购)” 等内容可知，文章核心讲述沙阿将自己热爱的创意写作、浪漫喜剧这一“乐趣”，与创立公司、商业运营这一“事业”深度融合，最终实现商业成功的故事。B选项“Mixing Business with Pleasure(将事业与乐趣相融)”精准概括了沙阿把个人兴趣转化为商业事业，实现兴趣与商业结合的文章主旨，适合作本文标题。故选 B项。 Passage 5 （2026·山东济南·一模） In Queensland, a dog care institution is making waves thanks to its founder, dog trainer Jo Mcvilly. Driven by her love for pets and fellow humans, she started IronBark DogPark, which is more than a place for pets to play and serves as a career platform for the disabled individuals and at-risk youth. Because of its unique focus, it is blowing up online now. The weekly roster (花名册) in IronBark DogPark features 63 dogs, including working dogs, older dogs, and what they call “playful teenagers”. Dogs receive professional attention, while those special participants also benefit from making friends, getting away from computer screens, and exploring new careers like human handlers and so on. Mcvilly works to help people with mental health challenges feel more connected, supported, and also find real purpose. “Although it is a sticky mission, we’re trying our best to create a space where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can build a future in animal care,” Mcvilly said excitedly, pointing out that the dogs play an important role in the project. With the help of its online influence, Mcvilly and her team are working to build partnerships with sympathetic entrepreneurs and donors to further boost community goals, including tailored mental health and disability support. Like other small business owners with a changemaking calling, she understands that building strong bonds with more like-minded people is the most crucial step. Up to now, Mcvilly has offered job opportunities to young people. For Amber, who has an acquired brain injury limiting her mobility, working with dogs is rewarding. “Coming here calms me down and makes me feel relaxed,” Amber says. Some participants even stay on to work at Mcvilly’s enterprise. Sage Conway-Keogh, a hard-of-hearing staff member, is now training to be a dog caregiver. “I’ve always loved animals, and now I am happy to get to work with them every day,” she shares. 17. What makes IronBark DogPark unique? A. Professional dog training services. B. Mental health programs for youth. C. Career support for special groups. D. Free medical care for dogs online. 18. What does the underlined word “sticky” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Noble. B. Tough. C. Special. D. Risky. 19. What is Mcvilly’s plan to advance her project? A. To help more like-minded people. B. To follow other enterprise models. C. To broaden collaborative relations. D. To enhance public health awareness. 20. How has the project helped participants? A. They have landed high-paying jobs. B. They have gained public recognition. C. They have learned diverse life skills. D. They have improved their well-being. 【答案】17. C 18. B 19. C 20. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。介绍了澳大利亚的IronBark DogPark项目，讲述了它的运作模式、发展计划及给参与者带来的改变。 【17题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Driven by her love for pets and fellow humans, she started IronBark DogPark, which is more than a place for pets to play and serves as a career platform for the disabled individuals and at-risk youth. Because of its unique focus, it is blowing up online now. (出于对宠物和人类同胞的热爱，她创办了IronBark DogPark，这不仅是宠物玩耍的地方，更是残障人士和高危青年的职业平台。正因这一独特的定位，它在网上迅速走红)”可知，IronBark DogPark的独特之处在于它为特殊人群提供职业支持。故选C项。 【18题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“Dogs receive professional attention (这些狗狗得到专业的照顾)”及“Mcvilly works to help people with mental health challenges feel more connected, supported, and also find real purpose. Although it is a sticky mission, we’re trying our best to create a space where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can build a future in animal care (Mcvilly致力于帮助有心理健康问题的人们感到更紧密相连、得到更多支持，并找到真正的意义。尽管这是一项____的任务，但我们正尽全力打造一个空间，让所有人无论能力如何，都能在动物护理领域开创未来)”可知，该任务需要兼顾狗狗照料、残障人士就业与心理健康支持等多重目标，具有相当高的复杂性与难度，与“Tough (艰难的)”含义最接近。故选B项。 【19题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“With the help of its online influence, Mcvilly and her team are working to build partnerships with sympathetic entrepreneurs and donors to further boost community goals, including tailored mental health and disability support. (借助项目的网络影响力，Mcvilly和她的团队正致力于与富有同情心的企业家及捐赠者建立合作关系，以进一步推动社区目标，包括提供定制化的心理健康与残障支持)”可知，Mcvilly的计划是与更多志同道合的企业家和捐赠者建立合作关系，以推进项目。故选C项。 【20题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“For Amber, who has an acquired brain injury limiting her mobility, working with dogs is rewarding. “Coming here calms me down and makes me feel relaxed,” Amber says. (对于因后天脑损伤而行动受限的Amber来说，和狗狗一起工作充满意义。Amber说：“来到这里让我平静下来，感觉很放松。”)”以及“Sage Conway-Keogh, a hard-of-hearing staff member, is now training to be a dog caregiver. “I’ve always loved animals, and now I am happy to get to work with them every day,” she shares. (听力受损的员工Sage Conway-Keogh目前正在接受训犬护理员的培训。“我一直都很喜欢动物，现在能每天和它们一起工作，我很开心，”她分享道)”可知，项目帮助参与者改善了心理健康和生活状态，提升了幸福感。故选D项。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （2026·吉林白山·一模） Nigel Richards, a well-known Scrabble champion from New Zealand now living in Malaysia, made headlines on November 16 by winning the Spanish-language World Scrabble Championship in Granada, Spain. Remarkably, Richards can’t speak Spanish, yet his extraordinary talent for the game shone through. He only started playing Scrabble at 28 and had to memorize the entire Spanish Scrabble dictionary and adapt to a different scoring system where letter values differ from the English version. In Scrabble, players use seven letter tiles (牌) to create high-scoring words. Each letter has a specific point value, with unusual letters like Q, X, and Z worth more. Special board squares can double or triple (三倍) these scores. Despite these complexities, Richards’ victory was impressive. Richards’ Scrabble journey is marked by victories across multiple languages. He has won the English-language World Scrabble Championship five times and also triumphed (获胜) in French (in 2015 and 2018). His ability to excel in languages he doesn’t speak is due to his exceptional memory and mathematical skills, which allow him to form high-scoring words effortlessly. His strategy focuses on remembering word spellings and point values rather than understanding their meanings. Friend Liz Fagerlund explains that Richards visualizes word groups in his mind like a mental photo album, aiding his recall. To prepare for the Spanish championship, he learned hundreds of thousands of words a year in advance. This hard work paid off as he won 23 out of 24 games in Granada, defeating the previous Argentine champion, Benjamin Olaizola. Despite his numerous awards and public recognition, Nigel Richards remains a shy figure. He doesn’t like to talk about how he plays with reporters; he prefers to let his wins speak for themselves. His special way of playing Scrabble, using language memorization and smart strategies, makes him one of the best Scrabble players ever, no matter what language he’s playing in. 1. What does the author want to show in Paragraph 3? A. The usual letters in the game. B. The complexity of the game rules. C. The high-scoring words in Scrabble. D. The structure of the Scrabble board. 2. What can be inferred about Richards’ approach to learning words? A. He relies heavily on visual memory and point values. B. He writes the words needed for upcoming competitions. C. He focuses on understanding the meanings of the words. D. He prefers discussing his learning strategies with reporters. 3. Which can be used to describe Nigel Richards? A. Outgoing. B. Reserved. C. Proud. D. Innocent. 4. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To list champions in Scrabble competitions. B. To stress Scrabble’s history in competition. C. To explain how to speak multiple languages. D. To introduce Nigel Richards’ wins and strategy. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了新西兰拼字游戏冠军尼格尔·理查兹虽不会说西班牙语，却凭借超强记忆力和数学天赋，通过背诵词典赢得西班牙语世界冠军，展现了独特的语言学习与比赛策略。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Special board squares can double or triple (三倍) these scores. Despite these complexities, Richards’ victory was impressive.(特殊的棋盘格子可以将这些分数加倍或三倍。尽管存在这些复杂之处，里查兹的胜利依然令人印象深刻)”可推知，作者主要想通过第三段展示拼字游戏规则的复杂性。故选B项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段中的“His strategy focuses on remembering word spellings and point values rather than understanding their meanings. Friend Liz Fagerlund explains that Richards visualizes word groups in his mind like a mental photo album, aiding his recall.(他的策略侧重于记住单词的拼写和点值，而非理解其含义。朋友莉兹·法格伦德解释说，理查兹在脑海中将单词组形象化地呈现出来，就像一个心理上的相册，这有助于他回忆)”可知，理查兹熟记单词的方法在很大程度上依赖于视觉记忆和分值。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Despite his numerous awards and public recognition, Nigel Richards remains a shy figure. He doesn’t like to talk about how he plays with reporters; he prefers to let his wins speak for themselves.(尽管他获得了众多奖项并得到了公众的认可，但尼格尔·理查兹仍然是一个腼腆的人。他不喜欢与记者谈论他如何下棋；他更愿意让自己的胜利来说话)”可推知，尼格尔·理查兹是内向的。故选B项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文可知，文章主要讲述了尼格尔·理查兹赢得西班牙语拼字游戏冠军的事迹，并详细介绍了他独特的学习策略（死记硬背单词和分值，而非理解含义）。由此推知，作者撰写这篇文章的目的是介绍尼格尔·理查兹的获胜经历和策略。故选D项。 Passage 2 （2026·四川宜宾·一模） Wang Weilian recently won the 21st Baihua Literature Award in the science fiction category for his short story “The Last Love of a Writing Performer.” He shared the honor with fellow writers Baoshu and Jia Yu. In Wang’s imagined future, writing is no longer a spontaneous (自发的) creative act but a cultural heritage performance. In this world, humans use technology to remove negative emotions, including those tied to romantic relationships. Yet, one “writer” still longs to experience genuine love untouched by technology. The award judges praised the work for exactly exploring the spiritual complexities of the technological age, highlighting the pursuing for self-existence and love as the irreplaceable essence of the human soul. China’s science fiction scene has flourished over the past decade, transforming from a specific genre to one gaining wide recognition. Writers from diverse backgrounds are now contributing. Baoshu owes this shift partly to the global popularity of works like “The Three-Body Problem” trilogy and partly to rapid technological advancements making reality feel increasingly sci-fi-like. Wang notes that understanding our current reality sometimes requires a sci-fi mindset due to society’s rapid evolution and profound uncertainty. However, sci-fi creation faces challenges. Real-world technology often outpaces imagination, making near-future scenarios (脚本) difficult to craft. You have to follow rapid technological changes to stay relevant. Additionally, visual media like films offer immediate impact, distracting attention from literature. The rise of AI-assisted writing also poses ethical concerns about fairness and competition. Despite these challenges, science fiction remains a vital tool for exploring existential anxieties and imagining future possibilities, reflecting a deeper reality and helping us navigate a rapidly changing world. 5. What is a feature of Wang Weilian’s award-winning work? A. It shows his rich imagination. B. It symbolizes Chinese culture. C. It seeks true emotion in tech world. D. It highlights a romantic relationship. 6. What has helped the growth of science fiction? A. Decline of other literary genres. B. Acceptance from sci-fi writers. C. Fewer writers from diverse backgrounds. D. Famous works’ influence and tech advances. 7. What does the underlined word “outpaces” mean in paragraph 4? A. Leads to. B. Falls behind. C. Goes beyond. D. Holds back. 8. What is the author’s attitude to sci-fi writing? A. Optimistic. B. Indifferent. C. Concerned. D. Opposed. 【答案】5. C 6. D 7. C 8. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍作家王威廉获百花文学奖科幻奖的作品，以及中国科幻文学的发展现状、面临的挑战和其存在的重要意义。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In Wang’s imagined future, writing is no longer a spontaneous (自发的) creative act but a cultural heritage performance. In this world, humans use technology to remove negative emotions, including those tied to romantic relationships. Yet, one “writer” still longs to experience genuine love untouched by technology. (在王威廉构想的未来里，写作不再是自发的创作行为，而是一种文化遗产表演。在这个世界中，人类利用技术消除负面情绪，包括那些与恋爱关系相关的情绪。然而，一位“作家”仍然渴望体验未被技术干预的真挚爱情。)”可知，王威廉获奖作品的特点是在科技世界中追寻真挚的情感。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Baoshu owes this shift partly to the global popularity of works like “The Three-Body Problem” trilogy and partly to rapid technological advancements making reality feel increasingly sci-fi-like. (宝树将这一转变部分归功于《三体》三部曲等作品在全球范围内的走红，部分归功于飞速的科技发展让现实越来越具有科幻色彩。)”可知，知名作品的影响力和科技的进步推动了科幻文学的发展。故选D项。 【7题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“However, sci-fi creation faces challenges. Real-world technology often outpaces imagination, making near-future scenarios (脚本) difficult to craft. You have to follow rapid technological changes to stay relevant. (然而，科幻创作面临着挑战。现实世界的技术往往outpaces想象力，使得构建近未来的场景变得困难。创作者必须紧跟飞速的技术变革才能让作品不脱节。)”可知，现实技术发展速度之快让科幻想象难以跟上，因此“outpaces”的意思是“超越、超过”。故选C项。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Despite these challenges, science fiction remains a vital tool for exploring existential anxieties and imagining future possibilities, reflecting a deeper reality and helping us navigate a rapidly changing world. (尽管面临这些挑战，科幻文学仍然是探索生存焦虑、畅想未来可能性的重要工具，它反映更深刻的现实，帮助我们应对瞬息万变的世界。)”可知，作者虽然提及科幻创作的挑战，但更强调其重要价值，态度是乐观的。故选A项。 Passage 3 （2026·河南开封·一模） Can AI music ever feel truly human? A recent experiment with the AI music platform Suno offers some clues. The study, which used thousands of Suno-generated songs, asked participants to tell AI music apart from human compositions. Results showed that people were only about 53% accurate — almost like guessing. When the music styles were very similar, accuracy rose to 66%, but Suno’s models are advancing rapidly. I tried Suno myself, using it to make a “1960s-style folk rock protest song with earnest male vocals.” The AI created it in seconds. Though I couldn’t easily tell it from human-made music, it didn’t touch me emotionally. This connects me to my personal experience with Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth”, a song tied to memories of my father teaching me to play it — memories that make the song meaningful. Technology has long changed our relationship with music. From early file-sharing to modern streaming services, access has become seamless, as David Bowie, an iconic British rock musician active in the 1970s and 1980s, predicted years ago. Now, AI like Suno adds more music to the mix, with Spotify, a leading music streaming platform, recently removing 75 million “spammy (垃圾的)” tracks (though how many of them were AI-made isn’t known). History shows new music technologies always cause debate. For example, sampling was once seen as lazy or theft but is now considered an art form. AI music faces similar copyright questions, but its connection to music feels less personal than a DJ sampling a beloved song. While AI music quality improves, most of it, like most human music, may be forgotten. Listeners often seek more than technical skill — they seek stories and human connections. Some exceptional AI songs might find use in films or internet memes, but deep emotional resonance still comes from human experiences. We should remain cautious, though. Past inventions like player pianos reduced family music-making at home. David Bowie believed live performances would remain the key to real audience connection. For now, AI can mimic the sound of human music, but the human touch — the memories, stories, and passion behind it — is what makes music truly meaningful. 9. What was a key finding of the recent study on AI music? A. AI music styles are more diverse. B. AI music can’t convey human emotions. C. AI music is more efficient to generate. D. AI music models have stopped improving. 10. Why did the author mention his father? A. To compare different music styles. B. To show his father’s musical talent. C. To explain how to learn to play a song. D. To prove AI music lacks emotional depth. 11. What does the underlined word “seamless” in paragraph 3 most likely mean? A. Useless. B. Endless. C. Helpless. D. Effortless. 12. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain how AI music technology works. B. To prove that AI music will be more widespread. C. To discuss whether AI music can touch our hearts. D. To advise that musicians should give live performances. 【答案】9. C 10. D 11. D 12. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。本文探讨 AI 音乐虽技术日益成熟，却难以如人类音乐般承载记忆与情感，无法引发深层共鸣。作者认为，技术只能模仿声音，而人情味才是音乐真正的灵魂。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“When the music styles were very similar, accuracy rose to 66%, but Suno’s models are advancing rapidly.(当音乐风格非常相似时，准确率达到了66%，但苏诺的模型正在迅速进步)”以及第二段“The AI created it in seconds.(这个是由人工智能在几秒钟内生成的)”可知，最近关于人工智能音乐的研究中，一个重要的发现是人工智能生成音乐十分高效。故选C。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“I tried Suno myself, using it to make a “1960s-style folk rock protest song with earnest male vocals.” The AI created it in seconds. Though I couldn’t easily tell it from human-made music, it didn’t touch me emotionally. This connects me to my personal experience with Buffalo Springfield’s “For What It’s Worth”, a song tied to memories of my father teaching me to play it — memories that make the song meaningful.(我自己也试用了Suno，用它创作了一首“具有60年代风格的民谣摇滚抗议歌曲，演唱者为充满真挚的男性”。这个人工智能在几秒钟内就完成了创作。尽管我很难将其与人类创作的音乐区分开来，但它并没有触动我的情感。这让我联想到自己与布法罗斯普林菲尔德的“For What It’s Worth”这首歌的个人经历，这首歌与我父亲教我弹奏这首歌的回忆紧密相连——这些回忆让这首歌变得意义非凡)”可知，作者提及他的父亲以证明人工智能创作的音乐缺乏情感深度。故选D。 【11题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Technology has long changed our relationship with music.(科技早已改变了我们与音乐的关系)”以及“From early file-sharing to modern streaming services, access has become(从早期的文件共享到如今的流媒体服务，访问已经变得……)”可知，技术的发展让人们获取音乐变得非常容易、没有障碍。故划线词意思是“毫不费力的”。故选D。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“We should remain cautious, though. Past inventions like player pianos reduced family music-making at home. David Bowie believed live performances would remain the key to real audience connection. For now, AI can mimic the sound of human music, but the human touch — the memories, stories, and passion behind it — is what makes music truly meaningful.(不过我们仍需保持谨慎。过去的发明，比如自动钢琴，曾导致家庭中的音乐活动减少。大卫·鲍伊认为现场表演仍将是与观众建立真正联系的关键。目前，人工智能能够模仿人类音乐的声音，但人类的元素——背后所蕴含的记忆、故事和激情——才是让音乐真正具有意义的关键所在)”结合本文探讨 AI 音乐虽技术日益成熟，却难以如人类音乐般承载记忆与情感，无法引发深层共鸣。作者认为，技术只能模仿声音，而人情味才是音乐真正的灵魂。可知，这篇文章的主要目的是讨论人工智能音乐是否能够触动我们的心灵。故选C。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （2026·福建泉州·一模） The Earth has reached its first climate tipping point, with large-scale die-offs of warm-water coral reefs (珊瑚礁) indicating the severe impact of global warming, according to a new report from Global Tipping Points, authored by 160 researchers from 23 countries. A climate tipping point set by scientists refers to a threshold (临界点) in the climate system at which it shifts from one stable state to another. Once this “threshold” is crossed, the state of the climate system can undergo significant and often irreversible changes, with potentially disastrous impacts on life on Earth. Scientists have set this threshold at 1.2 degrees Celsius warming above pre-industrial. However, global temperatures have already risen 1.4 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, indicating that the impacts of crossing this tipping point are already emerging. Coral reefs, which support about a quarter of all marine species, are among the ecosystems most vulnerable (脆弱的) to warming. The report warns that unless global temperatures are brought back toward 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, and ultimately to l degree Celsius, no warm-water coral reefs of large size and number will remain on Earth. Tim Lenton, the lead author of the report, emphasized that we can no longer treat tipping points as a future risk. The first tipping point, a large-scale dieback of warm-water coral reefs, has already been reached. The report comes just weeks ahead of this year’s COP30 climate summit being held at the edge of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. That same rainforest system is now at risk of collapsing once the average global temperature warms beyond just 1.5 degrees Celsius based on deforestation rates, the report said, revising down the estimated threshold for the Amazon. Also of concern if temperatures keep rising is the threat of disruption (破坏) to a major ocean current called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, which helps to ensure mild winters in northern Europe. The scientists urged countries at November’ s COP30 to work toward bringing down climate-warming carbon emissions. 1. What does the underlined word “irreversible” in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Recoverable. B. Adjustable. C. Temporary. D. Permanent. 2. What can we learn about the climate threshold? A. It is higher than current speed of global warming. B. It was set mainly to protect warm-water coral reefs. C. It comes before the climate’s entering a new stable state. D. It has not been crossed as temperatures are under control. 3. What is Tim Lenton’s attitude towards climate tipping points? A. Concerned. B. Optimistic. C. Doubtful. D. Uncaring. 4. What can be inferred about the Amazon rainforest according to the report? A. Its deforestation rates will slow down. B. Its threshold for collapse has been adjusted lower. C. It will remain safe if global temperature stays below 1. 5℃. D. It is more sensitive to warming than warm-water coral reefs. 【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A 4. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。介绍了一份新报告指出地球已达到首个气候临界点，并阐述了气候临界点的定义、影响及其他生态系统面临的风险。 【1题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段“A climate tipping point set by scientists refers to a threshold (临界点) in the climate system at which it shifts from one stable state to another. Once this “threshold” is crossed, the state of the climate system can undergo significant and often irreversible  changes, with potentially disastrous impacts on life on Earth. (科学家设定的气候临界点，指的是气候系统中从一个稳定状态转变为另一个稳定状态的节点。一旦越过这个“临界点”，气候系统的状态会发生重大且通常是____的变化，对地球上的生命造成潜在的灾难性影响)”可知，“越过临界点后的变化”与“灾难性影响”提示该变化是无法逆转的。“Permanent (永久的)”符合语义。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A climate tipping point set by scientists refers to a threshold (临界点) in the climate system at which it shifts from one stable state to another. (科学家设定的气候临界点，指的是气候系统中从一个稳定状态转变为另一个稳定状态的节点)”可知，临界点是气候进入新稳定状态之前的节点。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Tim Lenton, the lead author of the report, emphasized that we can no longer treat tipping points as a future risk. The first tipping point, a large-scale dieback of warm-water coral reefs, has already been reached. (该报告的主要作者Tim Lenton强调，我们不能再将临界点视为未来的风险。首个临界点——暖水珊瑚礁的大规模死亡——已经出现)”可知，Tim Lenton对气候临界点的态度是担忧的。故选A项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“That same rainforest system is now at risk of collapsing once the average global temperature warms beyond just 1.5 degrees Celsius based on deforestation rates, the report said, revising down the estimated threshold for the Amazon. (报告称，考虑到森林砍伐率，一旦全球平均气温上升超过1.5摄氏度，这片雨林系统现在就面临崩溃的风险，报告同时下调了亚马逊雨林的临界点估值)”可知，亚马逊雨林崩溃的临界点被调低了。故选B项。 Passage 2 （2026·四川内江·一模） “It’s not unusual for guests to feel emotional when they discover the story behind our food,” says Patrick Navis. “Not to mention when they taste it. One even cried with happiness.” The setting for these tearful scenes? Navis’s restaurant in a Dutch city. Here, the owner and his team create experimental food using herbs, roots, flowers and nuts— some common, others less so. Most of these ingredients come from the Ketelbroek Food Forest nearby. To the untrained eye, it’s like an ordinary wood. But there’s one key difference: everything in it is edible (可食用的). It was set up in 2009 by Dutch botanist and environmentalist Noah Eck as an experiment in slow farming, to see what would happen if the right combination of food plants were left to grow together like a natural forest, without chemicals. “It’s the first ‘food forest’ of its kind in Europe and we’re one of the few restaurants around the world cooperating in this way,” says Navis. “We have over 400 different species of edible plants we plan our menus around, including some we previously knew little about.” He harvests the ingredients and, with his fellow chefs, works them into beautifully presented tasting menus, served in a dining room hidden in the backstreets of the city, “To us, fine dining is not about the fame of a restaurant, its location, expensive decoration, fancy cooking and wine list,” says Navis. “It’s about adding value through creativity and using ingredients nobody knows of, which are grown with great attention.” However, he adds, luxury cooking can be about enhancing everyday ingredients, too. “When looking at cooking in this way, who can argue that caviar (鱼子酱), for example, is more valuable than a carrot grown with specialist knowledge?” Experimentation is extremely important to Navis. In the next five years, he hopes to open an outdoor restaurant. But for now, the most important thing is to continue focusing on how plants are being grown and the perennial system used in the Food Forest, reducing the need for replanting each season. 5. What can we learn about Navis’s restaurant? A. It is known for its rare food sources. B. It serves food with moving stories. C. It offers experimental food for free. D. It is well received by its guests. 6. How is Ketelbrock Food Forest different from ordinary woods? A. It is a natural forest. B. Diverse plants coexist in it. C. It provides safe food ingredients. D. Plants there take longer to grow. 7. What is the key element of fine dining according to Navis? A. Convenient locations. B. Expensive ingredients. C. Innovative menus. D. Fancy cooking techniques. 8. What does “the perennial system” in the last paragraph probably refer to? A. Farming with proper use of chemicals. B. The sustainable farming practice. C. Natural farming without human intervention. D. An experimental farm for an outdoor restaurant. 【答案】5. D 6. C 7. C 8. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。它介绍了荷兰一家独特的餐厅，该餐厅以“利用食物森林”中的食材进行创新烹饪为特色，展示了慢农业、可持续饮食以及美食创新的理念。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段 ““It’s not unusual for guests to feel emotional when they discover the story behind our food,” says Patrick Navis. “Not to mention when they taste it. One even cried with happiness.””（“当客人发现我们食物背后的故事时，他们感到情绪激动是很常见的 ”，帕特里克·纳维斯说。“更别提当他们品尝食物的时候了。甚至有人高兴地哭了。”）可推断，Navis的餐馆受到客人的欢迎。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段 “To the untrained eye, it’s like an ordinary wood. But there’s one key difference: everything in it is edible. ”（对于外行来说，它看起来像一片普通的树林。但有一个关键的区别：树林里的一切都是可食用的。）可知，Ketelbrock食品森林与普通森林不同之处在于，该森林提供安全的食材。故选C。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段““ To us, fine dining is not about the fame of a restaurant, its location, expensive decoration, fancy cooking and wine list,” says Navis. “ It’s about adding value through creativity and using ingredients nobody knows of, which are grown with great attention.” ” （纳维斯说：“对我们来说，美食不仅仅关乎餐厅的名声、位置、昂贵的装饰、精致的烹饪和酒单。”“而是通过创意为食物增加价值，使用那些鲜为人知且精心培育的食材。”）可知，对于Navis来说，优质餐饮的关键在于创新的菜单。故选C。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线部分前文“But for now, the most important thing is to continue focusing on how plants are being grown ”（但目前最重要的是，我们仍需继续关注植物是如何生长的。）以及后文“reducing the need for replanting each season ”（减少每个季节重新种植的需要）可知，Navis认为重要的是可以创造可持续农业，这样就不用每个季节重新种植，划线词与B选项“可持续农业实践”语意一致。故选B。 Passage 3 （2026·四川广安·一模） On October 17, 2025, an award ceremony for the Best Tourism Villages 2025 was held in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province. Four Chinese villages were named Best Tourism Villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Launched in 2021, the initiative honors villages excellent in preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and cooking traditions as well as reducing poverty through tourism development. To date, 236 villages from 57 countries have been recognized, with China now boasting 19 such villages. Huanggang, in Guizhou’s Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, has a history of over 800 years. It is famous for well-preserved Dong-style stilted wooden houses and the “dongzu dage”(Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group), a UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage passed down for generations. Jikayi, located in Sichuan’s Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture along the historic Tea-Horse Ancient Road, sits near the UNESCO-listed giant panda habitat. With agriculture and animal husbandry as the centre to local life, the village preserves a rich variety of fruits as well as more than 10 national and provincial intangible heritage items. Dongluo, in Jiangsu’s Taizhou city, thrives in harmony with water and land. As part of the Xinhua Duotian area, a globally important agricultural heritage system and world irrigation engineering heritage site, it has over 600 years of continuous cultivation and cultural preservation, with tourism flourishing through cultural events and eco-experiences. Digang, in Zhejiang’s Huzhou city, has a 2,500-year history and is renowned for its “Mulberry-Dyke & Fish-Pond System”, a circular eco-agricultural model with over 322 species. For more than two decades, local women have led the protection and promotion of this unique system. 9. Which village should you go if you want to enjoy ethnic songs? A. Huanggang in Guizhou. B. Jikayi in Sichuan. C. Dongluo in Jiangsu. D. Digang in Zhejiang. 10. What makes Digang special? A. Its well-preserved stilted wooden houses. B. Its location close to giant panda habitats. C. Its world-famous irrigation engineering. D. Its unique circular eco-agricultural model. 11. What do the four villages have in common? A. They all have a history of more than 800 years. B. They all combine preservation with development. C. They all have beautiful natural scenery. D. They all have many intangible heritage items. 【答案】9. A 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了2025年联合国世界旅游组织评选出的四个中国最佳旅游乡村及其特色。 【9题详解】 细推理判断题。根据第二段“Huanggang, in Guizhou’s Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, has a history of over 800 years. It is famous for well-preserved Dong-style stilted wooden houses and the “dongzu dage”(Grand Song of the Dong ethnic group), a UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritage passed down for generations.(黄岗村位于贵州省黔东南苗族侗族自治州，拥有800余年的历史。该村以保存完好的侗族木质吊脚楼和联合国教科文组织非物质文化遗产 —— 世代相传的《侗族大歌》而闻名。)”可知，如果想欣赏民族歌曲，应该去贵州的黄岗村。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Digang, in Zhejiang’s Huzhou city, has a 2,500-year history and is renowned for its ‘Mulberry-Dyke & Fish-Pond System’, a circular eco-agricultural model with over 322 species.(浙江湖州的狄港村有2500年的历史，以其“桑基鱼塘系统”而闻名，这是一种循环生态农业模式，拥有超过322个物种。)”可知，狄港村的特别之处在于其独特的循环生态农业模式。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“Launched in 2021, the initiative honors villages excellent in preserving landscapes, cultural diversity, local values and cooking traditions as well as reducing poverty through tourism development.(该倡议于2021年启动，旨在表彰那些在保护景观、文化多样性、地方价值观和烹饪传统以及通过旅游发展减少贫困方面表现突出的村庄。)”以及下文对四个村庄的介绍可知，这四个村庄的共同之处在于它们都将保护与发展相结合。故选B。 Passage 4 （2026·重庆一中·一模） Quick: what’s your best friend's phone number? Don’t feel bad if you couldn’t answer off the top of your head. You have no reason to commit phone numbers to memory: it’s just there in your phone. Or perhaps you once had a phone book to store them. In either case, an object does the remembering for you. “Prosthetic memory” (人工记忆) is nothing new. Writing itself has been a means of storing information. Yet the information revolution has generated more data than ever before. We are flooded with information. We’re creating more of it, and keeping more of it. The storage capacity of the human brain has since been eclipsed. No wonder, then, that we’re increasingly dependent on memory prostheses, from libraries to smartphones. Not everyone thinks this trend in external memory is good. Historically, memory prostheses were expensive. As technologies such as printing and photography become more affordable, sharing experiences with others is easier than ever. So every breakfast, every sunset, every encounter with a cat finds its way on to social media. And here comes the worry. When we devote ourselves to capturing and sharing the world in this way, something immensely valuable is lost; when recording so much of our lives, we’re forgetting to actually live them, and so disconnect ourselves from experience. But is our social media-driven transformation wholly bad? If we’re still creating and sharing memories like this, perhaps this is because we’ve not had sufficient time to learn how to do these things without thinking about what we’re doing. It is easy to ignore that the mass social media era is less than a decade old. That’s just a short blink in human history, yet it has totally changed how we live. I suspect we’re not far off from being directly faced with experience yet with the ability to share experience in ways less bounded by geography and time. After all, technology can protect all the moments of a life that would otherwise be lost. 12. What can be inferred from paragraph 1? A. Technology weakens our brains. B. We are burdened with phone numbers. C. We rely more on tools to memorize. D. Technology distances us from our friends. 13. What does the underlined word “eclipsed” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Improved. B. Undervalued. C. Restricted. D. Outperformed. 14. What negative effect does online sharing bring about? A. An overflow of posts. B. High cost of digital devices. C. Addiction to the virtual world. D. Disregard for authentic experience. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Prosthetic Memory: A New Invention Changing Our Lives. B. Social Media: Is It Making Us Lose Our Ability to Remember? C. External Memory: Blessing or curse for Human Experience? D. Technology Revolution: How It Replaces Human Memory. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. D 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨人工记忆与外部存储技术的发展，以及其对人类记忆和生活体验的利弊影响。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“You have no reason to commit phone numbers to memory: it’s just there in your phone. Or perhaps you once had a phone book to store them. In either case, an object does the remembering for you. (你没有理由去记住电话号码：它就存在你的手机里。或者你曾经有一个电话本来存储它们。无论哪种情况，都是一个物品在替你记忆。)”可知，人们现在更依赖工具来储存信息、帮助记忆。故选C项。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Yet the information revolution has generated more data than ever before. We are flooded with information. We’re creating more of it, and keeping more of it. The storage capacity of the human brain has since been eclipsed. (然而，信息革命产生了比以往任何时候都多的数据。我们被信息淹没。我们创造了更多的信息，也保存了更多的信息。人类大脑的存储能力自此被eclipsed。)”可知，信息数量远超以往，人类大脑的存储能力自此被超越。由此推知，eclipsed的意思是“被超越、被胜过”，与Outperformed含义相近。故选D项。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“As technologies such as printing and photography become more affordable, sharing experiences with others is easier than ever. So every breakfast, every sunset, every encounter with a cat finds its way on to social media. And here comes the worry. When we devote ourselves to capturing and sharing the world in this way, something immensely valuable is lost; when recording so much of our lives, we’re forgetting to actually live them, and so disconnect ourselves from experience. (随着印刷术、摄影术等技术的成本变得愈发低廉，与他人分享生活体验也变得前所未有的容易。于是，每一顿早餐、每一次日落、每一次与猫咪的邂逅，都被分享到了社交媒体上。问题来了。当我们致力于以这种方式捕捉和分享这个世界时，一些极具价值的东西就丢失了；当我们记录下生活的太多瞬间时，我们却忘记了去真实地体验生活，从而与生活本身脱节。)”可知，线上分享的负面影响是人们忽视了真实的生活体验。故选D项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章先介绍人们依赖外部工具记忆的现象，接着提出有人担忧这种趋势会让人们脱离真实生活，最后又探讨这种转变未必完全是坏事，技术也能帮人们保存那些原本会消失的瞬间。所以短文的最佳标题为“外部记忆对人类体验而言是福是祸？故选C项。 主题01 人与社会 Passage 1 （2026·湖北十堰·一模） In 1998, researchers Larry Page and Sergey Brin published a paper titled The Anatomy of a Large-Scale Hypertextual Web Search Engine. In the paper, they anticipated the rise of algorithms (算法). Later that same year, the two developed the search algorithm, PageRank, which revolutionized the early web by prioritizing pages according to the number and types of links on each page. Today, PageRank is still around, but it has fallen victim to algorithms. The broader web landscape has abandoned its original promise: to enable us to be the best and most genuine version of ourselves. Instead, we’re trapped in a system that emphasizes sameness and discourages individuality, all at the hands of algorithms that have gone wild. Algorithms make it impossible to go online without encountering content that claims it’s been “selected for you”. But they don’t recognize how complex and ever-changing human tastes can be. Because of their overly simplistic calculations, we are rarely shown anything new, different, or exciting. For example, Spotify listeners end up hearing the same songs and artists over and over. The combination of the universality of algorithms and the addictiveness of the platforms threatens to flatten our individual tastes. The algorithms push us all toward the same ideas while making it harder for free-thinkers and subcultures to rise up. But innovation requires those who are willing and able to go against algorithmic trend cycles. Societal innovation and advancement at large will stagnate (停滞) in such environments. We already see this happening. It’s why every single new movie is either a reboot, remake, requel, prequel, or sequel (续集). And it’s why the clothes younger generations consider trendy look similar to what we wore in our childhood. Undoubtedly, algorithms are here to stay. But if we hope to avoid innovation stagnation, taste must be returned to its rightful owners. We all have a hand in making that happen. 1. How did Larry Page and Sergey Brin affect the web in 1998? A. They boosted its development. B. They broke its original promise. C. They prevented it from going wild. D. They shifted its focus to individuality. 2. What can be known about the algorithm-controlled content we get according to paragraph 3? A. It can always amaze and excite us. B. It is based on complex calculations. C. It matches our ever-changing tastes. D. It features repetition and predictability. 3. Why are the examples mentioned in paragraph 5? A. To highlight the universality of algorithms. B. To analyze the reason for algorithmic stagnation. C. To explain the concept of algorithmic trend cycles. D. To show how algorithms negatively impact innovation. 4. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To remind us to make full use of algorithms. B. To encourage innovation in algorithmic design. C. To urge us to reclaim our own taste from algorithms. D. To demonstrate the incredible power of algorithms. 【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要批判算法导致网络内容同质化、抑制个性与创新，呼吁人类重夺文化自主权以避免社会创新停滞。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Later that same year, the two developed the search algorithm, PageRank, which revolutionized the early web by prioritizing pages according to the number and types of links on each page.(同年晚些时候，两人研发出搜索算法PageRank，该算法通过根据每个页面的链接数量和类型对页面进行优先级排序，彻底改变了早期的网络。)”可知，拉里・佩奇和谢尔盖・布林研发的算法革新了早期网络，推动了网络的发展。故选A项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Because of their overly simplistic calculations, we are rarely shown anything new, different, or exciting. For example, Spotify listeners end up hearing the same songs and artists over and over.(由于其过于简单化的计算方式，我们很少能看到任何新颖、独特或令人惊喜的内容。例如，Spotify听众最终会一遍又一遍地听到相同的歌曲和歌手的作品。)”可知，算法推送的内容缺乏新意，具有重复性和可预测性。故选D项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Societal innovation and advancement at large will stagnate (停滞) in such environments.(在这样的环境中，整个社会的创新和发展将会停滞。)”以及第五段“We already see this happening. It’s why every single new movie is either a reboot, remake, requel, prequel, or sequel (续集). And it’s why the clothes younger generations consider trendy look similar to what we wore in our childhood.(我们已经看到这种情况正在发生。这就是为什么每一部新电影不是重启版、翻拍版、续篇、前传就是续集。这也是为什么年轻一代认为时髦的衣服和我们小时候穿的很像。)”可知，作者举电影和服饰的例子，是为了证明算法已经对创新产生了负面影响，导致创新停滞。故选D项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Undoubtedly, algorithms are here to stay. But if we hope to avoid innovation stagnation, taste must be returned to its rightful owners. We all have a hand in making that happen.(毫无疑问，算法会一直存在。但如果我们希望避免创新停滞，就必须把审美品味归还给它真正的主人。我们每个人都可以为此出一份力。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是敦促人们从算法手中重新夺回属于自己的审美品味。故选C项。 Passage 2 （2026·四川宜宾·一模） “Different strokes for different folks” perfectly describes dining preferences, which extend beyond taste to ingredient sources and cooking methods. What information should be revealed is both a marketing and regulatory issue, as incomplete details can damage trust and raise safety concerns. China’s “pre-made dish” argument highlights this division. Some value convenience, while others miss the freshness of traditional cooking. Crucially, most consumers agree on their right to get adequate information. However, a significant perception gap exists between consumer expectations and the information restaurants reveal, while food labeling law lags behind industry innovations. Rising pre-made dish sales stem from the dining sector’s industrialization. To ensure speed and variety, restaurants increasingly use semi-finished dishes from central kitchens — stored, shipped, and reheated at branches. But despite efficiency gains, consumer concerns grow. Restaurants often don’t consider their offerings pre-made, but consumers do, because they focus on how the food is sourced and prepared. This viewpoints conflict matters because outsourcing (外包) preparation affects a meal’s price, freshness, and cultural significance. Regulation faces two approaches: treating pre-made dishes as products or processes. A product-based approach could set specific rules for each dish type, but China’s cuisine diversity makes this impractical. Alternatively, a process-focused approach would inform consumers whether dishes are made onsite, addressing values like tradition and sustainability. Transparency is key. Companies should adopt voluntary labeling to empower consumer choice. Bridging the perception gap requires sustained communication alongside regulations. Effective policies can meanwhile foster consumer trust, industrial innovation, and cultural confidence. 5. What is consumers’ top concern about pre-made dishes? A. The nutritional value. B. The freshness of cooking. C. The environmental impact. D. The right of being well-informed. 6. How does the author mainly develop the argument? A. By narrating personal dining experiences. B. By listing statistical data from industry reports. C. By comparing dining habits across different countries. D. By presenting a social controversy and examining its various aspects. 7. What does the process-focused regulatory approach emphasize? A. Strict rules for each dish type. B. Transparent food-making process. C. Guaranteed quality in central kitchens. D. Cultural meanings in traditional food. 8. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A. To explain food regulations. B. To criticize the use of pre-made dishes. C. To present possible solutions to the concerns. D. To promote traditional Chinese cooking methods. 【答案】5. D 6. D 7. B 8. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章围绕预制菜引发社会争议展开，分析了消费者在知情权、新鲜度认知上的分歧，以及餐饮业工业化带来的效率与信任矛盾，最后探讨了解决问题的方法。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Crucially, most consumers agree on their right to get adequate information. (至关重要的是，大多数消费者都认同他们有权获得足够的信息。)”可知，消费者的首要关切是关于预制菜的知情权。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中“China’s “pre-made dish” argument highlights this division. Some value convenience, while others miss the freshness of traditional cooking. (中国所提出的“预制菜品”这一说法凸显了这种分歧。一些人看重其便捷性，而另一些人则认为传统烹饪更具新鲜感。)”可知，文章围绕“预制菜”这一社会争议展开，先后讨论了消费者分歧、知情权、行业现状、监管困境及解决方案，因此作者主要通过呈现一个社会争议并审视其各个方面来展开论述。故选D项。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Alternatively, a process-focused approach would inform consumers whether dishes are made onsite, addressing values like tradition and sustainability. (或者，采用以流程为中心的方法能够向消费者明确告知菜品是否是在店内制作的，从而体现传统和可持续等价值观念。)”可知，以流程为中心的监管方法强调透明的食品制作过程。故选B项。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Transparency is key. Companies should adopt voluntary labeling to empower consumer choice. Bridging the perception gap requires sustained communication alongside regulations. Effective policies can meanwhile foster consumer trust, industrial innovation, and cultural confidence. (透明度至关重要。企业应采用自愿性标签制度，以增强消费者的自主选择权。要消除认知上的差距，除了制定法规外，还需要持续进行沟通。同时，有效的政策能够促进消费者信任、产业创新以及文化自信。)”可知，作者在分析预制菜引发的争议和问题后，最终落脚于提出解决方案，如提高透明度、加强标签制度、完善监管等。由此推知，作者的写作目的是提出针对这些关切的可能解决方案。故选C项。 Passage 3 （2026·四川遂宁·一诊） An integration of technology and traditional culture took center stage at 2025 CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. A group of 16 humanoid robots named “Fuxi” developed by Chinese startup Unitree Robotics, dressed in folkloric jackets, performed traditional “Yangge” dance smoothly. On the stage, Unitree’s “Fuxi” robots, used Al-driven full-body motion control technology, capable of handling significant force. Coupled with 3D panoramic (全景的) depth technology, they could precisely grasp every movement in the surroundings. The show sparked public discussion on China’s advances in human-like robots, which also acted as a symbol of the industry turning to mass production. From laboratories to factories, from stages to production lines, Chinese-made humanoid robots are making inroads into many sectors including manufacturing and services which are set to take the lead in the global race for technology leadership. Currently, a number of Chinese companies are accelerating humanoid robot trials across various industries. Manufacturing giant Foxconn and Shenzhen-based humanoid robot company UBTECH announced on January 15, 2025 that they would form a partnership to introduce UBTECH’s humanoid robots into Foxconn’s intelligent manufacturing process. Prior to partnering with Foxconn, UBTECH’s humanoid robots were already employed by automakers such as BYD, Geely, and FAW-Volkswagen’s Qingdao factory, UBTECH told Global Times. The trend of many domestic humanoid robots “get jobs” in the manufacturing sector is increasingly seen as an inevitable stage in industrial evolution, Wang Xingxing, founder and CEO of Unitree Robotics, told Global Times. For example, Unitree’s humanoid robots have been used in the plants owned by China’s major electric car maker Nio. “We are taking a market-driven approach. Once the humanoid robotic technology is widely adopted and shows strong commercial potential, we will scale up production of our robots,” Wang Xingxing said. 9. Why does the author mention the Spring Festival Gala at the beginning? A. To spread traditional Chinese culture. B. To present a special dancing performance. C. To introduce the topic in an attractive way. D. To tell some related background information. 10. Why did Foxconn and UBTECH decide to cooperate with each other? A. To expand the market sales of humanoid robots. B. To co-research artificial intelligence technologies. C. To jointly develop a new model of humanoid robots. D. To integrate humanoid robots into smart production. 11. What is Wang Xingxing’s view on robot production? A. It is currently too expensive. B. It depends on market acceptance. C. It should be led by the government. D. It has been already fully automated. 12. What can be a suitable title for the passage? A. New Era of China’s Humanoid Robots. B. Humanoid Robots Reshape Employment. C. Graceful Dancers at Spring Festival Gala. D. Humanoid Robots Race for Tech Leadership. 【答案】9. C 10. D 11. B 12. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了中国人形机器人的发展成果，包括其在春晚的亮相、在各行业的应用及商业化进展，展现中国在该领域的技术优势与发展趋势。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“An integration of technology and traditional culture took center stage at 2025 CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala. A group of 16 humanoid robots named “Fuxi” developed by Chinese startup Unitree Robotics, dressed in folkloric jackets, performed traditional ‘Yangge’ dance smoothly.(2025年央视春晚的舞台上，科技与传统文化的融合成为焦点。由中国初创企业宇树科技研发的16台名为“伏羲”的人形机器人，身着民俗外套，流畅地表演了传统秧歌)”以及下文围绕中国人形机器人发展、应用展开的内容可知，作者开篇提及春晚，是为了以有吸引力的方式引出本文核心话题——中国的人形机器人。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Manufacturing giant Foxconn and Shenzhen-based humanoid robot company UBTECH announced on January 15, 2025 that they would form a partnership to introduce UBTECH’s humanoid robots into Foxconn’s intelligent manufacturing process.(2025年1月15日，制造业巨头富士康与深圳人形机器人公司优必选宣布建立合作关系，将优必选的人形机器人引入富士康的智能制造流程)”可知，富士康与优必选合作的原因是将人形机器人融入智能生产。故选D项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的““We are taking a market-driven approach. Once the humanoid robotic technology is widely adopted and shows strong commercial potential, we will scale up production of our robots,” Wang Xingxing said.(“我们采取以市场为导向的发展策略。一旦人形机器人技术得到广泛应用并展现出强劲的商业潜力，我们就会扩大机器人的生产规模。” 王兴兴说)”可知，王兴兴认为机器人生产取决于市场的接受度。故选B项。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章开篇以春晚机器人表演引出话题，随后介绍中国人形机器人在制造业等多个领域的应用、企业合作情况及商业化发展趋势，核心是展现中国人形机器人进入发展新阶段。A项“中国人形机器人的新时代”能全面概括文章主旨，可以作本文标题。故选A项。 Passage 4 （2026·湖南邵阳·一模） For years, cities worldwide have been enthusiastically replacing traditional streetlights with LED systems promoted as “smart lighting”. Officials praise their energy efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced safety. However, a growing body of research suggests that the benefits of this transition are not as clear-cut as they seem, and the potential negative impacts on human health and the environment are often overlooked. The primary selling point of these systems is their remarkable energy efficiency, which can reduce a city’s electricity consumption for public lighting by 50% or more. This translates into significant financial savings and a reduction in carbon emissions. Yet, this focus on efficiency has overshadowed critical discussions about light quality. Many LED systems emit a high proportion of blue-rich white light, which is known to suppress melatonin (褪黑激素) production at night, disrupting sleep cycles in humans and animals. The ecological consequences are equally concerning, as excessive artificial light, particularly blue light, can confuse nocturnal wildlife. Furthermore, the “smart” features that allow for remote dimming or motion-sensor-based activation raise complex social questions. While intended to improve energy use, they can lead to uneven lighting distribution. A study found that motion-sensor lights in quieter, low-traffic areas often remained dim for longer periods, potentially creating perceived safety issues and raising concerns about justice in access to public infrastructure. The promise of enhanced safety is also debated, as overly harsh lighting can create sharp contrasts, actually reducing overall visibility. Real-world implementation faces challenges beyond technology. The initial investment is high, and the projected long-term benefits require careful evaluation. More importantly, the management of these multi-functional systems can be complex. Issues of “multiple management” may arise when different departments are responsible for various functions integrated into a single pole, leading to coordination difficulties. The challenge, therefore, is not to reject the technology outright, but to adopt a more skillful approach. This involves prioritizing warmer-color LEDs, implementing strategic dimming schedules that balance safety and environmental needs, and conducting thorough community impact assessments before large-scale installations. True intelligence in urban lighting lies not in the sophistication of the technology alone, but in its thoughtful integration into the complex fabric of city life. 13. What is the main purpose of the first paragraph? A. To explain LED technical principles. B. To question the advantages of smart lighting. C. To list government financial benefits. D. To predict the future of urban lighting. 14. What does the underlined word “overshadowed” in paragraph 2 most probably mean? A. Shone. B. Strengthened. C. Dominated. D. Concealed. 15. What can be inferred from paragraph 3 about motion-sensor lights? A. They can solve energy waste successfully. B. They may cause accessible infrastructure injustice. C. They can work best in busy areas. D. They have safety benefits. 16. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Unstoppable Rise of Smart Lighting. B. LED: A Revolution in Urban Planning. C. Smart Lighting: A Critical Re- examination. D. How Smart Lighting Improves Safety. 【答案】13. B 14. D 15. B 16. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要说明了全球多地用LED智能路灯替代传统路灯，其节能省钱，但蓝光危害健康与生态，智能功能还引发安全、公平及管理难题，应科学审慎推广。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“For years, cities worldwide have been enthusiastically replacing traditional streetlights with LED systems promoted as “smart lighting”. Officials praise their energy efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced safety. However, a growing body of research suggests that the benefits of this transition are not as clear-cut as they seem, and the potential negative impacts on human health and the environment are often overlooked.(多年来，世界各地的城市都在积极地将传统的路灯替换为被称为“智能照明”的LED系统。官员们称赞其能源效率高、成本降低以及安全性提高。然而，越来越多的研究表明，这种转变所带来的好处并不像看起来那么明确，而且对人类健康和环境的潜在负面影响往往被忽视了)”可知，第一段的主要目的是对智能照明的优势提出质疑。故选B。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“Yet, this focus on efficiency has overshadowed critical discussions about light quality.(然而，这种对效率的过分关注却overshadowed了有关光线质量的深入讨论)”以及后文“Many LED systems emit a high proportion of blue-rich white light, which is known to suppress melatonin (褪黑激素) production at night, disrupting sleep cycles in humans and animals. The ecological consequences are equally concerning, as excessive artificial light, particularly blue light, can confuse nocturnal wildlife.(许多LED系统所发出的光线中蓝光成分占比很高，而蓝光已被证实会在夜间抑制褪黑激素的分泌，从而扰乱人类和动物的睡眠周期。其对生态系统的负面影响同样令人担忧，因为过量的人造光（尤其是蓝光）会干扰夜行性野生动物的作息)”可知，前半部分强调效率是主要关注点，后半部分指出这导致了对光质量关键讨论的忽视。因此，“overshadowed”在此意为“使显得不重要”或“掩盖”，与“concealed”含义最接近。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“A study found that motion-sensor lights in quieter, low-traffic areas often remained dim for longer periods, potentially creating perceived safety issues and raising concerns about justice in access to public infrastructure.(一项研究发现，在较为安静、交通流量较小的区域，运动感应灯通常会长时间保持较暗的状态，这可能会导致人们感受到安全隐患，并引发对公共基础设施使用公平性的担忧)”可知，其应用可能导致公共资源分配不公。故选B。 【16题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“For years, cities worldwide have been enthusiastically replacing traditional streetlights with LED systems promoted as “smart lighting”. Officials praise their energy efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced safety. However, a growing body of research suggests that the benefits of this transition are not as clear-cut as they seem, and the potential negative impacts on human health and the environment are often overlooked.(多年来，世界各地的城市都在积极地将传统的路灯替换为被称为“智能照明”的LED系统。官员们称赞其能源效率高、成本降低以及安全性提高。然而，越来越多的研究表明，这种转变所带来的好处并不像看起来那么明确，而且对人类健康和环境的潜在负面影响往往被忽视了)”结合全文并非单纯赞扬或否定智能照明，而是通过系统分析其优势、隐患和挑战，最终呼吁一种更细致、更具反思性的整合方式。故C选项“智能城市照明：一次深入的重新审视”最符合文章标题。故选C。 主题02 人与自我 Passage 1 （2026·南京二十九中·一模） So, you’ve finished that dull book. You sat through the movie you paid for, super bored. Stood in a long queue for that milk tea. Paid much for the luxury handbag — expensive nonsense. What do these have in common? They’re all examples of what economists call “sunk costs (沉没成本)”: the price you’ve already paid — in time, money, effort, suffering, for an item or an experience — holds you to them. It’s a phenomenon we all recognize. It affects our behavior in ways that can be unreasonable. But we do it. To avoid the situation, economists tell us to make decisions based mainly on future value, not past investment. If the ongoing cost outweighs the expected benefit, one should cut their losses and walk away. It hurts, yes, but this cold, clear logic protects us from going broke. Yet, life is rarely so neatly calculated. This purely economic view raises difficult questions: Does the value of an experience lie only in its outcome, or also in the process? A joyful journey with an ordinary goal and a painful one aimed at a splendid achievement, which one is more worthwhile? When it comes to education, the sunk costs theory doesn’t seem applicable. Parents and teachers pour immeasurable amount of investment — love, time, hope, money — into the growth of a child. Will the child turn out the way they expect? No guarantee. If we view this through a strict cost-benefit angle, much of education can be written off as a “sunk cost.” Education is obviously different from the commercial world. A child’s growth cannot be planned like a business strategy; it unfolds like a unique and unpredictable story. We can’t dream his dreams or live his life; we can only build the stage, and light his path. In education we have to hold onto this faith: everything we do for a child is worthwhile. Every act of love is like offering light and water to a seed; while we can’t see its roots grow underground, we know it. That child will blossom (开花) some day. Not all that has cost is sunk. 1. Which of the following best describes the examples in paragraph 1? A. Boring but beneficial. B. Interesting but worthless. C. Joyful and worthwhile. D. Senseless and regrettable. 2. What do economists advise us to do to avoid sunk costs? A. Focus on the outcome. B. Ignore the future losses. C. Calculate the past cost. D. Pursue the hidden gains. 3. What is the writer’s attitude towards the investment in education? A. Indifferent. B. Favorable. C. Balanced. D. Critical. 4. Why does the author write the text? A. To promote a principle. B. To correct a misbehavior. C. To challenge a concept. D. To present a phenomenon. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨沉没成本理论的适用场景，同时质疑其在教育领域的适用性，强调教育投入的价值。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“So, you’ve finished that dull book. You sat through the movie you paid for, super bored. Stood in a long queue for that milk tea. Paid much for the luxury handbag—expensive nonsense.(那么，你已经看完那本枯燥乏味的书了。你耐着性子看完了花钱买的电影，全程超级无聊。为了那杯奶茶排了好久的队。花大价钱买了个奢侈手袋 —— 昂贵的无用之物)”可知，这些例子都是无意义且可能让人后悔的经历。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“To avoid the situation, economists tell us to make decisions based mainly on future value, not past investment.(为了避免这种情况，经济学家告诉我们，决策应主要基于未来价值，而不是过去的投资)”可知，经济学家建议我们关注结果（未来价值）以避免沉没成本的影响。故选A项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段中的“Education is obviously different from the commercial world.(教育显然与商业世界不同)”以及第六段中的“In education we have to hold onto this faith: everything we do for a child is worthwhile.(在教育中，我们必须坚守这样的信念：我们为孩子所做的一切都是值得的)”可知，作者认为教育投入与商业领域的沉没成本不同，对教育投入持支持态度。故选B项。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段“When it comes to education, the sunk costs theory doesn’t seem applicable.(说到教育，沉没成本理论似乎并不适用)”可知，文章先介绍沉没成本理论及经济学家的建议，随后通过提问引发思考，并指出该理论在教育领域不适用，强调教育投入的独特价值，目的是对沉没成本这一概念的挑战。故选C项。 Passage 2 （2026·山东济南·一模） We’ve all heard that ostriches (鸵鸟) bury their heads in the sand when danger approaches. While untrue for the ostriches, it mirrors a common human behavior called “information avoidance” — the active choice to turn away from the freely available information highly relevant to ourselves. But why do we change from naturally curious children into selective information avoiders? A 2025 study titled “Becoming an Ostrich” explored this. Researchers had children aged 5 to 10 play a game where researchers designed two candy distribution schemes (方案): equal shares for each, or one large share and one small share. Most children chose the latter and claimed the large share. Then, researchers asked whether they would like to know how many candies were left for their partner. The result was interesting. Younger children showed strong curiosity, actively seeking their partner’s information. The older children, however, increasingly chose to avoid it. Researchers explained as children grow older, they become more concerned with feeling at ease — even if their actions might not be moral. By avoiding their partner’s information, they tend to keep a sense of fairness, or at least appearing fair. This strategy makes it easier to act in satisfying personal interests without feeling guilty. They note that adults routinely employ the same approach in various real-life situations. Yet avoidance has long-term costs. Skipping health screenings may ease anxiety now, but can risk serious health issues later. Avoiding tough conversations may prevent short term conflict, but will likely trap people in unsatisfying relationships. “By repeatedly avoiding opposing views,” researchers warn, “we build avoidance habits that can harden into rigid thinking patterns over time.” It’s no wonder researchers refer to this as a fundamental human contradiction: we start out in life as curious explorers, eager as possible to absorb whatever knowledge we can. Yet, somewhere along the way, we learn to stick our heads in the sand like an ostrich. This comfortable escape, nevertheless, can shape our choices and determine how our lives unfold. Recognizing this is the first step toward reclaiming the courageous curiosity that defines our earliest years. 5. How does the author introduce “information avoidance” in Paragraph 1? A. By using a metaphor. B. By offering statistics. C. By showing an argument. D. By giving an example. 6. Why did the older children avoid their partner’s information? A. To maintain a nice self-image. B. To safeguard others’ interests. C. To sustain their sense of guilt. D. To obey the rules of the game. 7. What is Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The consequences of avoidance actions. B. The ways of forming thinking patterns. C. The reasons of ignoring opposing views. D. The health costs of our avoidance habits. 8. What can be a suitable title of the text? A. Does avoidance bring true happiness? B. Should we bury our heads like an ostrich? C. Can we shape our childhood curiosity? D. Is avoidance a path to greater curiosity? 【答案】5. A 6. A 7. A 8. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章通过鸵鸟的比喻引出“信息回避”这一概念，通过一项研究探讨了人们为何从好奇的孩子变成选择性回避信息的人，并分析了信息回避的原因、后果，最后呼吁人们重新找回早年勇敢的好奇心。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“We’ve all heard that ostriches (鸵鸟) bury their heads in the sand when danger approaches. While untrue for the ostriches, it mirrors a common human behavior called “information avoidance” — the active choice to turn away from the freely available information highly relevant to ourselves.(我们都听说过，当危险来临时，鸵鸟会把头埋在沙子里。虽然这对鸵鸟来说是不真实的，但它反映了一种常见的人类行为，称为“信息回避”——即主动选择避开那些与我们自身高度相关且唾手可得的信息)”可推知，作者通过将人类主动选择回避信息的行为与鸵鸟遇到危险时把头埋进沙子的行为进行类比，从而引出“信息回避”这一概念。故选A项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Researchers explained as children grow older, they become more concerned with feeling at ease — even if their actions might not be moral. By avoiding their partner’s information, they tend to keep a sense of fairness, or at least appearing fair. This strategy makes it easier to act in satisfying personal interests without feeling guilty.(研究人员解释称，随着孩子年龄增长，他们更倾向于追求心理舒适——即使其行为可能不符合道德标准。通过回避伙伴的信息，他们试图维持(或至少表现出)公平感。这种策略能让人更容易地在满足个人利益的同时，避免产生愧疚感)”可知，年龄较大的孩子回避伙伴的信息是为了维持一种(至少是表面的)公平感和良好的自我感觉，以避免内疚。故选A项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“Yet avoidance has long-term costs. Skipping health screenings may ease anxiety now, but can risk serious health issues later. Avoiding tough conversations may prevent short term conflict, but will likely trap people in unsatisfying relationships. “By repeatedly avoiding opposing views,” researchers warn, “we build avoidance habits that can harden into rigid thinking patterns over time.”(然而，回避是有长期代价的。跳过健康检查现在可能可以缓解焦虑，但以后可能会面临严重的健康问题。回避艰难的对话可能可以避免短期的冲突，但可能会使人们陷入不满意的关系中。研究人员警告说：“通过反复回避相反的观点，我们会养成回避的习惯，随着时间的推移，这些习惯会变成僵化的思维模式。”)”可知，本段主要讲述了信息回避带来的各种后果。故选A项。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“It’s no wonder researchers refer to this as a fundamental human contradiction: we start out in life as curious explorers, eager as possible to absorb whatever knowledge we can. Yet, somewhere along the way, we learn to stick our heads in the sand like an ostrich. This comfortable escape, nevertheless, can shape our choices and determine how our lives unfold. Recognizing this is the first step toward reclaiming the courageous curiosity that defines our earliest years.(难怪研究人员称这是一个基本的人类矛盾：我们一开始是好奇的探索者，尽可能急切地吸收任何我们能吸收的知识。然而，在人生的某个阶段，我们学会了像鸵鸟一样把头埋进沙子里。然而，这种舒适的逃避可以塑造我们的选择，决定我们生活的展开方式。认识到这一点是重新找回定义我们早年勇敢好奇心的第一步)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要探讨了人们为何会像鸵鸟一样回避信息，以及这种行为带来的后果，最后呼吁人们不要像鸵鸟一样回避信息，要勇敢面对。B项“Should we bury our heads like an ostrich?(我们应该像鸵鸟一样埋头吗?)”以问句形式，既呼应了开头的比喻，又点明了文章探讨的核心问题，作为文章标题最为合适。故选B项。 Passage 3 （2026·广东顺德区·一模） There’s a moment in human connection that’s hard to describe — that sudden, electric feeling when you meet someone and feel your minds merge. Where does that spark come from, exactly? What makes someone feel like a lifelong friend after just a small talk? People tend to assume it’s similarity — that they are especially likely to hit it off with someone who shares their background or personality traits. But in our research we’ve found that many of the strongest bonds come less from existing similarity and more from riffing (即兴交流) playfully. In such moments, people create a little world that belongs just to them, a process we call “building a shared reality”. And yet, our culture’s conversational rituals revolve not around playful co-creation but around exchanging formalities. Consider the small talk classic: “How was your weekend?” “Good. Just watched TV. You?” The conversation proceeds predictably. “Took my dog to the park, since it was so nice.” “Oh, I have a dog, too. What kind is yours?” “A lab mix. He’s 3...” Both parties walk away with information but still worlds apart. They may think they’re playing it safe, but that safety traps them in disconnection. Instead, if these two people stray from the script and riff off each other, they may begin to feel that spark of genuine connection. It’s like being a kid again: Kids skip the boring small talk and jump straight into play. “How was your weekend?” “Good, but I spent too much time watching people make tiny food on TikTok.” “Whoa, like…dollhouse-size?” “Yes. If you want to learn to make noodles in a bottle cap, let me know.” “That’s amazing. We could organize a tiny food party — and all the dishes could fit on this coaster!” “We’d need tiny furniture, too. Should we ask that guy over there to build it?” Moments like these can make two strangers suddenly feel like co-creators of a shared world. Riffing doesn’t require being naturally funny, just being attentive and embracing spontaneity. Like any conversational skill, it takes practice. When riffing, speakers resist the urge to counter every observation with their own example, instead building bridges to new ideas. Our aim of conversation, then, is not merely to exchange facts or surface-level similarities but to ask: “What could we create together in this moment?” 9. What is the main factor that leads to a strong human connection? A. Having similar backgrounds. B. Sharing the same character traits. C. Exchanging factual information. D. Engaging in co-creative interaction. 10. What does paragraph 3 suggest about typical small talk in our culture? A. It allows people to avoid arguments. B. It leads to deeper misunderstandings. C. It helps people get to know each other. D. It often fails to build real connections. 11. Which of the following conversations best illustrates “riffing”? A. “Favorite movie?” “Sci-fi, you?” “Me too”. B. “How’s your new job?” “Busy. You?” “Same routine.” C. “My plant looks so sad lately.” “We could play it some jazz.” D. “I’m tired from my beach vacation.” “My ski trip was tiring too.” 12. What’s the most suitable title for the passage? A. Sharing Interests is Key to Understanding B. You’re Probably Doing Small Talk Wrong C. The Best Way to Form Lifelong Friendships D. How to impress Others in First Conversations 【答案】9. D 10. D 11. C 12. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要介绍了即兴交流在建立深厚人际关系中的重要性，批评了传统小谈话的局限性，并强调了共同创造在连接中的核心作用。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“But in our research we’ve found that many of the strongest bonds come less from existing similarity and more from riffing (即兴交流) playfully. In such moments, people create a little world that belongs just to them, a process we call “building a shared reality”.(但在我们的研究中发现，许多最为牢固的人际纽带，与其说源自彼此既有的相似之处，倒不如说更多源于趣味盎然的即兴交流。在这样的时刻，人们会创造出一个专属于他们的小世界，我们将这一过程称为“构建共同现实”)”可知，导致强烈人际联系的主要因素是参与共同创造的互动。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Both parties walk away with information but still worlds apart. They may think they’re playing it safe, but that safety traps them in disconnection.(双方交谈后虽都获取了信息，但彼此间依旧隔阂重重。他们或许认为自己只是在稳妥行事，然而这种“稳妥”却使他们陷入了彼此疏离的境地)”可推知，我们文化中的典型小谈话往往无法建立真正的联系。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Instead, if these two people stray from the script and riff off each other, they may begin to feel that spark of genuine connection.(相反，如果这两个人偏离剧本，即兴发挥，相互配合，他们可能会开始感受到那种真正联系的火花)”以及下文对话示例可知，riffing指的是即兴、富有创造性的对话。C选项““My plant looks so sad lately.” “We could play it some jazz.”(“我的植物最近看起来很沮丧。”“我们可以给它放点爵士乐。”)”最符合riffing的定义，因为它体现了即兴和创造性的交流。故选C。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章内容，第一段的“What makes someone feel like a lifelong friend after just a small talk?(是什么让一个人在仅仅一次简短的交谈后就感觉像是结识了多年的老友？)”，特别是第三段和第四段的对比，以及最后一段“Our aim of conversation, then, is not merely to exchange facts or surface-level similarities but to ask: “What could we create together in this moment?”(那么，我们交谈的目的不仅仅是交换事实或表面上的相似之处，而是要问：“此时此刻，我们能够共同创造什么？”)”可知，文章主要讨论了传统小谈话的局限性，并强调了即兴交流在建立深厚人际关系中的重要性。B选项“You’re Probably Doing Small Talk Wrong (你可能做错了小谈话)”最符合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选B。 主题03 人与自然 Passage 1 （2026·四川广安·一模） Imagine a camera that can take 100 billion pictures per second — fast enough to record the universe’s fastest movements. This is no science fiction, but a real imaging system invented by Lihong Wang, a biomedical engineer at Washington University in St. Louis, and his team. For the first time, humans can directly observe light pulses traveling at the speed of light, nearly 300 million meters per second, which allows light to circle the Earth seven-and-a-half times in one second. Wang’s camera makes this possible with a special streak technique. The basic principle of the streak camera is turning time into space. It changes light particles, or photons, into electrons, then pulls these electrons at different speeds according to their arrival time. This process turns the time of arrival into different vertical positions on the image. What makes Wang’s invention different from earlier ultra-fast cameras is its key improvements. Before, streak cameras could only take one-dimensional (1D) images, like looking through a narrow vertical opening. They also depended on external light sources. In contrast, Wang’s system produces clear two-dimensional (2D) images like regular cameras and needs no special lighting, with a speed of one image every 10 trillionths of a second. Brian Pogue, a biomedical engineer at Dartmouth College who studied the system for Nature, pointed out its value in optical cloaking, a technology wanted by the armed forces that bends light around objects to make them “disappear”. Now, researchers can take photos of light bending, a big step forward for making this technology real. Wang also thinks of uses in molecular biology and astronomy, believing ultra-fast imaging will help make new scientific discoveries in many fields. 1. How does Wang’s streak camera achieve ultra-fast imaging? A. By increasing the speed of light. B. By changing time into spatial positions. C. By using a more powerful external light source. D. By turning electrons into photons. 2. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The working principle of the streak camera. B. The application of Wang’s new imaging system. C. The advantages of Wang’s camera over earlier ones. D. The difference between 1D and 2D images. 3. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Brian Pogue? A. To prove its recognition by scientists. B. To stress its significance in military tech. C. To show military demand for the tech. D. To clarify the principle of optical cloaking. 4. What can we infer about ultra-fast imaging from the passage? A. It will replace traditional research cameras. B. It is the first to capture light particle movement. C. It will solve most molecular biology problems. D. It may bring breakthroughs in multiple areas. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了华盛顿大学圣路易斯分校的生物医学工程师王立宏及其团队发明了一种超快成像系统，每秒能拍1000亿张照片，可以记录光速运动。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“The basic principle of the streak camera is turning time into space. (条纹相机的基本原理是将时间信息转化为空间信息。)”可知，王的这款条纹相机是通过将时间转化为空间位置实现如此快速的成像效果的。故选B。 【2题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段第一句“What makes Wang’s invention different from earlier ultra-fast cameras is its key improvements. (王的这项发明与以往的超高速相机的不同之处在于其关键性的改进之处。)”可知，第四段主要是讲王的这款相机相较于之前的型号所具有的优势。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第五段第一句“Brian Pogue, a biomedical engineer at Dartmouth College who studied the system for Nature, pointed out its value in optical cloaking, a technology wanted by the armed forces that bends light around objects to make them “disappear”. (达特茅斯学院的生物医学工程师布莱恩·普戈在为《自然》杂志撰写相关文章时研究了这一系统。他指出，该系统在光学隐身技术方面具有重要价值。光学隐身技术是军方所追求的一项技术，它能让光线绕过物体，从而使物体“消失”。)”可知，作者提及布莱恩·普戈的目的是指出这一技术在军事技术方面的重大意义。故选B。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Wang also thinks of uses in molecular biology and astronomy, believing ultra-fast imaging will help make new scientific discoveries in many fields. (王还认为这种超高速成像技术在分子生物学和天文学领域也有应用价值，他相信这种技术将有助于在众多领域取得新的科学发现。)”可知，超高速成像技术可能会在多个领域带来突破性进展。故选D。 Passage 2 （2026·江西上饶·一模） After approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, the Tien Kung Ultra robot, developed by China’s National and Local Co-built Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center, became the first to cross the finish line at the world’s first humanoid robot half-marathon, held in Beijing on April 19th, 2025. Right from the start of the race, the Tien Kung humanoid robot took an early lead, demonstrating a significant speed advantage and the robot came to a smooth stop in the waiting area after completing the 21-kilometer course. Human marathon participants who finished the race gathered around to take photos with the pioneering robot. In addition to the Tien Kung Ultra, multiple advanced humanoid robots including Unitree’s G1, Leju Robotics’ Kuavo, and NOETIX’s N2, among others, participated in the event. Accompanied by the cheers of the crowd, the starting gun fired at 7:30 am, and the humanoid robot athletes and human runners started running at the same time. Many spectators (观众) brought professional filming equipment to capture the moment of the world’s first robot half-marathon. Notably, this event witnessed robots running along with human runners for the first time. They were separated with physical barriers to ensure safety, and followed with different competition rules and completion time standards. The robots started sequentially (依次地) at one-minute interval following a gunshot signal. Supply stations are set up along the track, where teams can replace batteries for robots, swap robots, and shift support staff. Ren Yawei, a representative from the National and Local Co- built Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center, stated, “The humanoid robot half-marathon serves as a comprehensive technological validation (验证) platform for robots from various companies. It not only tests product performance but also demonstrates the potential for large-scale industrial applications.” He added, “The successful completion of this event further validates humanoid robots’ capabilities in safety, stability, and operational efficiency, which will promote their application in more fields.” 5. What is true about the Tien Kung Ultra robot? A. It won the first robot half-marathon race. B. It lacked a speed advantage in the half-marathon race. C. It failed to stop smoothly at last in the half-marathon race. D. It avoided taking photos with humans in the half-marathon race. 6. What can we learn from paragraph 3? A. Human runners began earlier than the robots. B. Only one robot participated in the event. C. The race started with no audience present. D. Multiple robots raced alongside human runners. 7. Why were special arrangements made for the robot race? A. To test robots’ ability to run without support. B. To guarantee a fair race between different robots. C. To ensure safety and handle robot-specific issues. D. To make the event more entertaining for the audience. 8. What is Ren Yawei’s attitude toward the humanoid robot half-marathon? A. Doubtful. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Conservative. 【答案】5. A 6. D 7. C 8. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了2025年4月19日在北京举行的全球首场人形机器人半程马拉松赛的相关情况，包括参赛机器人、比赛过程、特殊安排以及赛事意义等。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“After approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, the Tien Kung Ultra robot, developed by China’s National and Local Co-built Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center, became the first to cross the finish line at the world’s first humanoid robot half- marathon, held in Beijing on April 19th, 2025.(经过大约2小时40分钟，由中国国家地方共建具身智能机器人创新中心研发的“天工Ultra”机器人，成为2025年4月19日在北京举行的全球首场人形机器人半程马拉松赛中第一个冲过终点的机器人。)”可知，“天工Ultra”机器人赢得了第一场机器人半程马拉松比赛。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“In addition to the Tien Kung Ultra, multiple advanced humanoid robots including Unitree’s G1, Leju Robotics’ Kuavo, and NOETIX’s N2, among others, participated in the event. Accompanied by the cheers of the crowd, the starting gun fired at 7:30 am, and the humanoid robot athletes and human runners started running at the same time.(除了“天工Ultra”机器人外，宇树科技的G1、乐聚机器人的夸父、松延动力的N2等多款先进人形机器人也参加了此次活动。在人群的欢呼声中，上午7点30分发令枪响，人形机器人运动员和人类选手同时起跑。)”可知，多个人形机器人与人类选手一起比赛。故选D。 【7题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Notably, this event witnessed robots running along with human runners for the first time. They were separated with physical barriers to ensure safety, and followed with different competition rules and completion time standards. The robots started sequentially (依次地) at one-minute interval following a gunshot signal. Supply stations are set up along the track, where teams can replace batteries for robots, swap robots, and shift support staff.(值得注意的是，本次赛事首次见证了机器人与人类选手同场竞技。它们用物理屏障隔开以确保安全，并遵循不同的比赛规则和完成时间标准。机器人在枪声信号后每隔一分钟依次出发。赛道沿线设有补给站，各队可以在那里为机器人更换电池、更换机器人和更换支持人员。)”可知，为机器人比赛做出特殊安排是为了确保安全和处理机器人特有的问题。故选C。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Ren Yawei, a representative from the National and Local Co- built Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center, stated, “The humanoid robot half-marathon serves as a comprehensive technological validation (验证) platform for robots from various companies. It not only tests product performance but also demonstrates the potential for large-scale industrial applications.” He added, “The successful completion of this event further validates humanoid robots’ capabilities in safety, stability, and operational efficiency, which will promote their application in more fields.”(国家地方共建具身智能机器人创新中心代表任亚伟表示：“人形机器人半程马拉松赛是各公司机器人的综合技术验证平台。它不仅测试产品性能，还展示了大规模工业应用的潜力。”他补充说：“本次赛事的成功举办，进一步验证了人形机器人在安全性、稳定性和运行效率方面的能力，将推动其在更多领域的应用。”)”可知，任亚伟认为本次赛事的成功举办，进一步验证了人形机器人在安全性、稳定性和运行效率方面的能力，将推动其在更多领域的应用，由此可推知，他对人形机器人半程马拉松持乐观态度。故选B。 Passage 3 （2026·安徽淮北·一模） For years, we told young people the future was theirs if they learned to code. Schools focused more on technical training, while humanities (人文) courses were gradually reduced. As a result, many students were prepared mainly for technical tasks rather than broader learning. Now AI writes the code, studies the data, and answers questions once given to new workers. But the real challenge lies not in the work itself, but in how students are being prepared for it. When AI takes over many entry-level tasks, fewer chances are left for balanced early development. Rather than a breakdown, this change marks a correction. The jobs that remain need qualities that AI cannot fully provide, including judgment, empathy, ways of thinking. Machines can process information, but humans still decide what matters. Experience was once earned through doing real tasks or understanding how others feel in a situation. But if AI takes over tasks that once shaped these human qualities, they must be developed through intentional education. That means education should focus on helping students think more deeply and make thoughtful judgments. While automation accelerates, the humanities shrink. In the U.S., the share of humanities degrees has fallen from 17 percent in the 1960s to under 9 percent today. Once seen as progress, this change now looks shortsighted. Caring about others, explaining ideas clearly, understanding different cultures, and solving problems in creative ways have become especially important at work. These abilities are formed in literature, history, sociology, and philosophy. In a world where AI can answer almost anything, the real value lies in knowing what to ask, how to frame it, and why it matters. To prepare for a world where machines can do many tasks but not the deeper thinking, we must build a strong base again — one that encourages long-term thinking rather than short-term efficiency. Humanities should return to the center of education, not as a return to the past, but as a necessary balance in the age of AI. We optimized a generation for technical efficiency, and efficiency became ordinary. Now we must cultivate what cannot be automated, those that make us human. 9. What is the author mainly concerned in the first paragraph? A. Universities adjusting their teaching programs. B. Young people having no access to digital tools. C. Students’ preparation becoming more one-sided. D. Entry-level work remaining unchanged for years. 10. What do the remaining jobs require? A. Long working hours. B. Physical strength and speed. C. Human emotions and thoughts. D. Basic computer technologies. 11. What should education help people learn to do? A. Use more advanced AI-assisted tools. B. Look at the long run and think more deeply. C. Rebuild their memories of knowledge. D. Know how to ask AI to handle everything. 12. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why Humanities Still matter in the Age of AI B. Is AI a Big Threat to Our Traditional Education C. How Technology Will Replace Entry-Level Jobs D. The Decline of Philosophy in Modern Universities 【答案】9. C 10. C 11. B 12. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了在人工智能时代，技术培训主导教育、人文课程萎缩的现状，强调人文科学对培养人类核心特质的重要性，呼吁人文科学回归教育中心。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For years, we told young people the future was theirs if they learned to code. Schools focused more on technical training, while humanities (人文) courses were gradually reduced. As a result, many students were prepared mainly for technical tasks rather than broader learning. Now AI writes the code, studies the data, and answers questions once given to new workers. But the real challenge lies not in the work itself, but in how students are being prepared for it. When AI takes over many entry-level tasks, fewer chances are left for balanced early development.(多年来，我们告诉年轻人，只要学会编程，未来就属于他们。学校更注重技术培训，而人文课程则逐渐减少。结果，许多学生主要为技术任务做准备，而不是更广泛的学习。现在，人工智能会编写代码、研究数据，并回答曾经交给新员工的问题。但真正的挑战不在于工作本身，而在于学生如何为工作做准备。当人工智能接管许多入门级任务时，学生早期均衡发展的机会就更少了)”可知，第一段核心围绕学校重技术、轻人文的教育现状，导致学生准备工作变得片面，缺乏均衡发展，这是作者主要担忧的问题。故选C项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The jobs that remain need qualities that AI cannot fully provide, including judgment, empathy, ways of thinking. Machines can process information, but humans still decide what matters.(剩下的工作需要人工智能无法完全提供的特质，包括判断力、同理心和思维方式。机器可以处理信息，但人类仍然决定什么是重要的)”可知，剩余工作所需的是人类特有的情感和思维相关的特质。故选C项。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“That means education should focus on he$