2026届高考英语第二次模拟考试（上海卷）

绝密★考试结束前 2026年高考第二次模拟考试（上海卷） 英语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：115分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. I moved to a new city and took a job in marketing. 1 I initially felt uncertain about whether the marketing job was right for me, I soon realized it didn’t fulfill my need for purpose. I enjoyed doing things I found meaningful. As the months passed, I felt it just wasn’t 2 me. I needed to find a way out. A job advertisement for an editor for a new youth magazine came at exactly the right time. I applied and was successful. My role was 3 (help) teams of young people edit their content and help them with their work, which involved 4 (guide) them through the editing process and providing support for their tasks. I 5 (assume) the magazine would be a mixture of games and boring reviews, so I was surprised when one of the first pieces written was about social welfare. Finally, I found something I was interested in. I felt a change in me straight away. I had a purpose again, when days 6 (lose) to discussing hot topics and reading the words of their strong and opinionated voices. 7 (invest) in their world, I could see myself making a difference to the team’s writing ability. As our website hits increased and the work shifted to reflect 8 our audiences wanted, I developed a greater understanding of what young people might want to read. The biggest change the job brought, though, was to my well-being. It is rare that you find 9 in a job you love, one that you are happy to go into each day. I was growing in this creative environment, inspired by the talented young people 10 careers I was helping to further. Now, I realize that there are jobs that will keep you happy, energetic, and inspired. 【答案】 1．Although/While/Though 2．for 3．to help 4．guiding 5．had assumed 6．were lost 7．Invested 8．what 9．yourself 10．whose 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的职业转变经历。作者最初从事营销工作，但发现这份工作并不能满足自己的目标需求。后来，作者成功应聘了一家新青年杂志的编辑职位，这份工作让作者找到了自己的目标和兴趣所在，也让作者对年轻人的阅读习惯有了更深入的了解。 1．考查连词。句意：虽然我最初不确定这份营销工作是否适合我，但我很快意识到它并不能满足我的目标需求。结合语意可知，尽管最初作者不确定工作是否适合自己，但很快作者意识到了工作不能满足自己的需求，设空处应用连词although/while/though引导让步状语从句，句首单词首字母大写。故填Although/While/Though。 2．考查介词。句意：随着几个月的过去，我觉得它并不适合我。根据上文“ I soon realized it didn’t fulfill my need for purpose. I enjoyed doing things I found meaningful.”可知，作者意识到这份工作不适合自己，表示“适合”可用短语be for sb.。故填for。 3．考查非谓语动词。句意：我的职责是帮助年轻团队编辑他们的内容，并在他们的工作中帮助他们，这包括指导他们完成编辑过程，并为他们的任务提供支持。设空处用于was之后，作表语，表示“我的职责是去帮助年轻团队编辑他们的内容”，故使用动词不定式作表语。故填to help。 4．考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。involve doing sth为固定短语，意为“包括做某事”，此处使用动名词作宾语，与后文的providing构成并列关系。故填guiding。 5．考查动词时态。句意：我本以为这本杂志会是游戏和无聊评论的混合体，所以当第一篇关于社会福利的文章写出来时，我感到很惊讶。设空处使用动词作谓语，根据句中would be和was可知，句子描述过去的动作，且结合语意，assume这一动作发生在过去的动作之前，即“过去的过去”，故使用过去完成时，表示“我本以为”。故填had assumed。 6．考查时态语态。句意：当日子被用来讨论热门话题，阅读他们强烈而固执己见的话语时，我又有了目标。设空处使用动词作when引导时间状语从句的谓语动词，lose与逻辑主语days构成被动关系，且此处描述过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为days，be动词用were。故填were lost。 7．考查非谓语动词。句意：投身于他们的世界，我可以看到自己给团队的写作能力带来了改变。句中could see为谓语动词，设空处作非谓语动词，此处invest与逻辑主语I构成被动关系，故使用过去分词形式作状语。句首单词首字母大写。故填Invested。 8．考查宾语从句。句意：随着我们网站点击量的增加，我们的工作也开始转向反映观众想要的内容，我对年轻人可能想读什么有了更深的理解。设空处引导宾语从句，从句中缺少wanted的宾语，指物，应用what引导。故填what。 9．考查代词。句意：你很少能在你热爱的工作中找到自己，一份你每天都乐意去做的工作。设空处与主语you一致，应使用反身代词作宾语，表示“你自己”。故填yourself。 10．考查定语从句。句意：我在这个充满创意的环境中成长，受到那些我帮助推动职业生涯的才华横溢的年轻人的启发。设空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词young people，先行词指人，关系词在从句中作定语，表示“年轻人的职业”，应用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。 Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．available   B．informed    C． movement     D．generate    E. tourism   F. digitally G. prevent    H. marketing    I. comfort       J. vividly      K. inaccessible Have you ever longed to take a trip, but you just don’t have the time or the financial resources? If so, consider touring via virtual reality (VR), which has embraced (拥抱) 11 with open arms. This innovative technology is reshaping the way people experience destinations by breaking down geographical barriers and providing unique journeys. An AI tour is cost-effective and allows you to see the world without leaving the 12 of your living room. You might argue that you don’t have a VR headset (头戴装置), but no matter. Two travel styles are 13 : monoscopic and stereoscopic. Monoscopic VR videos can be viewed on a mobile phone or a computer. By clicking on or dragging across the screen to change the field of view, you are able to explore an entire area. Stereoscopic VR videos use VR headsets that make you feel as if you were actually present at a destination. The software in the headsets tracks your head 14 , so by just turning your head, you can explore each new scene in a more realistic way. No matter which method you choose to “travel,” these virtual travel experiences aim to give you a credible experience. Besides inspecting an area that you might want to visit but can’t, you can virtually preview a place and make more 15 decisions about it. You’re able to clearly see the exact location of a hotel or the distance from it to surrounding attractions. Make no mistake, travel agencies, hotels and destination 16 organizations are using this tool to their advantage. By creating virtual experiences, businesses can dazzle (使赞叹) their audience and 17 interest in specific destinations or accommodations. VR in tourism goes beyond leisure; it also plays a vital role in education and cultural preservation. By 18 documenting, storing and sharing its information, the nonprofit CyArk is aiding in the preservation of endangered cultural heritage sites through VR exploration. To foster a broader understanding of the world, students can now take virtual field trips to formerly 19 historical sites and cultural landmarks. People with accessibility challenges, such as those with physical disabilities or health concerns that 20 their travel, will enjoy the inclusive approach VR provides. Literally anyone can now experience an adventure, virtually! Whether you’re unable to travel, don’t have enough money or prefer to be an armchair traveler, you can still explore the world. 【答案】 11．E 12．I 13．A 14．C 15．B 16．H 17．D 18．F 19．K 20．G 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了虚拟现实(VR)技术在旅游领域的应用，包括其如何打破地理障碍，提供独特的旅行体验，以及在教育和文化保护方面的重要作用。 11．考查名词。句意：如果是这样，考虑通过虚拟现实(VR)进行旅行，它已经热情地拥抱了旅游业。根据后文“This innovative technology is reshaping the way people experience destinations”可知，这种创新技术正在重塑人们体验旅行目的地的方式，即虚拟现实已与“旅游业”相结合，用名词tourism作宾语。故选E项。 12．考查名词。句意：AI旅游成本效益高，而且让你无需离开客厅的舒适环境就能看到世界。根据后文“your living room”可知，通过虚拟现实进行旅行无需离开客厅的“舒适”环境，用名词comfort作宾语。故选I项。 13．考查形容词。句意：有两种旅行方式是可用的：单眼和双眼。根据后文“monoscopic and stereoscopic”和相关说明可知，有两种观看VR视频的方式“可用”，用形容词available作表语。故选A项。 14．考查名词。句意：头戴设备中的软件会追踪你的头部动作，所以只需转动头部，你就可以以更逼真的方式探索每个新场景。根据后文“so by just turning your head, you can explore each new scene in a more realistic way”可知，只需转动头部，就可以探索每个新场景，说明软件会追踪你的头部“动作”，用名词movement作宾语。故选C项。 15．考查形容词。句意：除了察看你可能想去但去不了的地方，你还可以虚拟地预览一个地方，并对它做出更明智的决定。根据前文“you can virtually preview a place”可知，可以先虚拟预览一个地方，再作出明智的决定，用形容词informed作定语，意为“有依据的，明智的”。故选B项。 16．考查名词。句意：毫无疑问，旅行社、酒店和目的地营销机构正在利用这一工具为他们谋利。根据前文“travel agencies, hotels and...”可知，此处列举的是与旅游相关的机构或组织，结合选项可知，用名词marketing作定语，意为“营销”；destination marketing organizations“旅行目的地营销机构”。故选H项。 17．考查动词。句意：通过创造虚拟体验，企业可以让他们的观众惊叹，并对特定的目的地或住宿产生兴趣。根据前文“By creating virtual experiences, businesses can dazzle (使赞叹) their audience”可知，通虚拟体验让观众惊叹，进而对特定的目的地或住宿“产生”兴趣，用动词generate作并列谓语，在情态动词can后用原形。故选D项。 18．考查副词。句意：通过数字化记录、存储和共享其信息，非营利组织CyArk正在通过VR探索帮助保护濒危的文化遗产地。根据后文“documenting, storing and sharing its information”可知，此处是指VR记录、存储和共享信息的方式，即“数字化地”也记录，用副词digitally修饰动词，作状语。故选F项。 19．考查形容词。句意：为了培养对世界更广泛的理解，学生现在可以通过虚拟实地考察以前无法到达的历史遗址和文化地标。根据前文“Besides inspecting an area that you might want to visit but can’t”可知，通过虚拟实地考察，现在可以去到以前“无法到达的”地方，用形容词inaccessible作定语，修饰名词词组historical sites and cultural landmarks。故选K项。 20．考查动词。句意：有行动障碍的人，如身体残疾或健康问题阻碍他们旅行的人，将享受VR提供的包容性方法。根据前文“People with accessibility challenges, such as those with physical disabilities or health concerns”可知，行动障碍会“阻碍”出行，用动词prevent作谓语。故选G项。 II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Administrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, are trying to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard the murals (壁画), through innovative measures. Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe 21 to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy. Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been 22 at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019. “If you enter the caves during the 23 tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture (潮气) breathed out by visitors increase inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said. To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is 24 and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To ensure visitors aren’t 25 when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said. Currently, the center is being 26 to accommodate an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000. The Dunhuang Academy began 27 recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully 28 over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work. “Digital technology not only serves cultural tourism but also 29 a historical record for future generations,” said Ding Xiaosheng, deputy director of the Institute of Cultural Heritage Digitization at the academy. Digitization also brings the wonders of the Mogao Caves to a 30 audience, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. “The Mogao Caves are 31 , and transporting them is impossible,” Su said. “However, with digitization, we can perfectly copy Dunhuang art exactly and show it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.” In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang went live, sharing high-definition images and 32 tours of the most beautiful 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have 33 the murals, totaling over 16.8 million visits. Su said Dunhuang can 34 diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics (遗迹). “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical 35 to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an idea of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said. 21．A．shortages B．restrictions C．contributions D．threats 22．A．doubling B．growing C．continuing D．varying 23．A．cultural B．previous C．peak D．commercial 24．A．limited B．extended C．publicized D．concealed 25．A．confused B．amazed C．scared D．disappointed 26．A．expanded B．constructed C．decorated D．repaired 27．A．exclusively B．digitally C．subjectively D．autonomously 28．A．clarified B．highlighted C．covered D．strategized 29．A．comes across B．turns over C．leaves behind D．lets alone 30．A．global B．professional C．technological D．different 31．A．complicated B．irreproducible C．controversial D．immovable 32．A．virtual B．temporary C．conventional D．steady 33．A．imitated B．accessed C．praised D．purchased 34．A．reject B．provide C．adjust D．classify 35．A．adaptation B．attention C．admission D．commitment 【答案】 21．D 22．B 23．C 24．A 25．D 26．A 27．B 28．C 29．C 30．A 31．D 32．A 33．B 34．B 35．D 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了敦煌莫高窟的管理人员正试图通过创新措施，既可以让游客探索该遗址又可以保护其壁画。 21．考查名词词义辨析。句意：敦煌研究院敦煌石窟监测中心主任王小伟表示，沙尘暴、降雨和游客的到访是对这一联合国教科文组织世界遗产最严重的威胁。A. shortages短缺；B. restrictions限制；C. contributions贡献；D. threats威胁。根据空格前的“Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits”以及常识可知，沙尘暴、降雨和游客参观这些因素会对文化遗产构成威胁。故选D项。 22．考查动词词义辨析。句意：自1979年莫高窟向公众开放以来，游客数量以年均20%左右的速度增长，2019年达到215万人次。A. doubling使加倍；B. growing增加；C. continuing继续；D. varying变化。根据空格后的“at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019”和该段最后一句“The carbon dioxide and moisture (潮气) breathed out by visitors increase inside the caves and cause damage to the murals”可知，此处表示游客的数量在增加。故选B项。 23．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“如果你在旅游高峰的7、8、9月份进入洞穴，你会发现呼吸困难，”王说。A. cultural文化的；B. previous先前的；C. peak高峰时期的；D. commercial商业的。根据下文的“you’ll find it hard to breathe”和该段最后一句“The carbon dioxide and moisture (潮气) breathed out by visitors increase inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said.”以及常识可知，只有在旅游高峰期，游客变多时，人们才会出现呼吸困难的情况，人们呼出的潮气才会增加。故选C项。 24．考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了保护洞穴，参观的时间是有限的，有时在下雨或沙尘暴期间停止。A. limited限制；B. extended延伸；C. publicized公布，公开；D. concealed隐藏。根据上文的“To preserve the caves”可知，此处表示为了保护洞穴，对参观的时间进行了限制。故选A项。 25．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他说，为了确保游客在限制措施实施时不会失望，该中心提供了一个数字展览。A. confused困惑的；B. amazed惊奇的；C. scared害怕的；D. disappointed失望的。根据下文的“when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition”可知，在游览时间受限制时，为游客提供数字展览，这是为了不让游客失望。故选D项。 26．考查动词词义辨析。句意：目前，该中心正在扩建，在现有6000名游客的基础上再容纳3000名游客。A. expanded扩展；B. constructed建造；C. decorated装饰；D. repaired修复。根据下文的“accommodate an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000”可知，此处表示通过扩建，使得可容纳游客的数量再增加3000人。故选A项。 27．考查副词词义辨析。句意：30多年前，敦煌研究院开始对壁画和彩绘雕塑的图像进行数字化记录和存储。A. exclusively单独地，仅仅；B. digitally数字地；C. subjectively主观地；D. autonomously自主地。根据下文的“recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures”和“The digitization project”可知，此处指的是进行数字化记录和存储。故选B项。 28．考查动词词义辨析。句意：该数字化项目已经成功覆盖了200多个洞穴，目前有110名专家负责这项工作。A. clarified澄清；B. highlighted突出显示，强调；C. covered覆盖，包括；D. strategized制定战略。根据上文的“recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures”和“The digitization project”可知，此处指的是数字化项目覆盖的洞穴。故选C项。 29．考查动词短语辨析。句意：中科院文化遗产数字化研究所副所长丁晓生表示：“数字技术不仅为文化旅游服务，还为后代留下了一份历史记录。A. comes across遇到；B. turns over翻转；C. leaves behind留下；D. lets alone更不用说。根据下文的“for future generations”可知，此处指的是为后代留下一份历史记录。故选C项。 30．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：据敦煌研究院院长苏伯民介绍，数字化还将莫高窟的奇观带给了全球观众。A. global全球的；B. professional专业的；C. technological技术的；D. different不同的。根据该段最后一句“However, with digitization, we can perfectly copy Dunhuang art exactly and show it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.(然而，通过数字化，我们可以完美地复制敦煌艺术并在世界范围内展示，将东方文化介绍给世界)”可知，数字化将莫高窟的奇观带给了全球观众。故选A项。 31．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“莫高窟是不可移动的，运输它们是不可能的，”苏说。A. complicated复杂的；B. irreproducible不能复制的；C. controversial有争议的；D. immovable不可移动的。根据下文的“transporting them is impossible”以及常识可知，莫高窟是不可能移动的。故选D项。 32．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：2016年，数字敦煌上线，分享了全球最美丽的30个洞穴的高清图像和虚拟之旅。A. virtual虚拟的；B. temporary临时的；C. conventional常规的；D. steady稳定的。根据上文的“In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang went live, sharing high-definition images”可知，数字敦煌上线，提供的是虚拟旅行。故选A项。 33．考查动词词义辨析。句意：目前，来自78个国家的游客参观了这些壁画，共计超过1680万人次。A. imitated模仿；B. accessed访问；C. praised赞美；D. purchased购买。根据上文的“In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang went live, sharing high-definition images and 　12　tours of the most beautiful 30 caves globally.”可知，数字敦煌上线，提供了虚拟旅行，其他国家的游客在网上就可以参观莫高窟的壁画。故选B项。 34．考查动词词义辨析。句意：苏说，敦煌可以通过其遗迹提供多样化的文化交流。A. reject拒绝；B. provide提供；C. adjust调整；D. classify分类。根据下文的“By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical 　15　 to diverse cultural exchanges”可知，敦煌通过其遗迹提供了多样化的文化交流，让全世界的人了解敦煌文化。故选B项。 35．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他说：“通过将这些遗迹数字化，我们可以让世界人民了解敦煌文化，从而更深刻地理解中国在历史上致力于多元文化交流的理念，即包容、互学、共享命运。”A. adaptation适应；B. attention注意；C. admission承认，供认；D. commitment投入，奉献。根据下文的“that is, an idea of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future”可知，此处指的是中国一直致力于多元文化的交流。故选D项。 Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare actual decisions made by people with theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Supporters of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheet can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects. Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the relevant considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision. Since most important problems are multifaceted (多层面的), there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships. A realistic example for many college students is the question “What will I do after graduation?” A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year. A decision-making worksheet begins with a brief statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on long range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to “What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?” 36．Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet? A．Listing the consequences of each solution. B．Calculating a numerical summary of each solution. C．Deciding which consequences are most important. D．Writing down all possible solutions. 37．According to decision-worksheet theory, an optional decision is defined as one that ________. A．has the fewest variables to consider B．uses the most decision worksheets C．has the most points assigned to it D．is agreed by the greatest number of people 38．The author states that “On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once” to explain that ________. A．most decisions involve seven steps B．human mental capacity has limitations C．some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions D．people can learn to keep more than seven ideas in their minds with practice 39．What does the passage mainly discuss? A．A tool to assist in making complex decisions. B．A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions. C．Research on how people make decisions. D．Differences between long-range and short-range decision making. 【答案】36．A 37．C 38．B 39．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了心理学领域的研究人员发现，做出一项重要决定的最好方法之一，比如选择一所大学，或从事投资的企业，涉及使用一个决定工作表。 36．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. (工作表要求以清晰简洁的方式定义问题，然后列出所有可能的解决方案)”可知，在制定决策工作表时，要列出问题的所有可能解决方案。故选A。 37．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Supporters of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. (工作表程序的支持者认为，它将产生最优的，即最好的决策)”和“The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision. (得分最高的选项是最佳决策)”可知，根据决策工作表理论，最优决策被定义为拥有分配给它的最多点数。故选C。 38．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember.(纸笔决策程序的好处之一是，它允许人们处理比他们的大脑通常能理解和记住的更多的变量)”可推知，作者指出“平均而言，人们可以同时在他们的头脑中保留大约七个想法”来解释人的心智能力是有限的。故选B。 39．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. (心理学领域的研究人员发现，做出重要决定的最佳方法之一，比如选择上一所大学或投资一家企业，涉及到决策工作表的使用)”及全文可知，这篇文章主要讨论了辅助做出复杂决策的工具。故选A。 B The average household in the U. S. has at least one “smart” internet-connected TV, which can have content streamed straight to it. If you have a smart TV in your home, are you taking full advantage of all the great features it has to offer? Check out these amazing skills and start using them today. 1. Respond to Your Voice CommandsRather than clicking through menus, a lot of TVs now let you control certain functions using your voice — usually through a built-in virtual assistant like Amazon’s Alexa (on all Fire TVs) and Google Assistant (available on many models, including Hisense, LG and Samsung). Roku TVs can also be controlled by voice (through a microphone in the remote). Most will let you turn the TV on or off, search for content, pause or rewind, and more. 2. Find Your Misplaced RemoteSome TVs can ring your remote to help you find it. For example, on some Sony models you can click the TV’s power button, then select “Find Remote,” and the remote will beep. Some remotes for Roku and Amazon Fire TVs also offer this feature. For example, with Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV, you can say, “Find my remote” to any Amazon device with Alexa or press the “Remote Finder” button in the Fire TV app’s section. 3. Make Closed Subtitles Easier to ReadMany TVs let you enlarge the text in closed subtitles and standard TV menus for easy reading. On Samsung models, this feature is called Zoom Menu and Text. On Sony Google TVs, it’s called Text Magnification. Often, the zoom and enlarged text features can be turned on at the same time. (On Samsung models, you can also select “Learn Menu Screen,” which audibly tells you about each of the settings and what they do.) 4. Showcase Your Favourite PhotosWant to show off your latest vacation photos without passing your phone around the room? If you have an iPhone, go to Apple AirPlay Screen Mirroring to have an AirPlay-suited TV show what’s currently on your iPhone’s screen. With an Android phone you can “cast” your photos to a TV that’s equipped with Google Chromecast, such as LG, Sony and Hisense, by opening the Google Photos app and selecting “Cast.” 40．Which of the following statements about the smart TVs in the leaflet is true? A．Fire TVs are known for locating remote controls using sound. B．Sony TVs can be controlled hands-free with voice commands. C．Samsung TVs are characterised by expanded and spoken subtitles. D．Hisense TVs with Google Assistant can cast photos from iPhones. 41．As a shop assistant, which pair of skills of the smart TVs will you most likely introduce to the Smiths, a couple both with hearing and speech disabilities? A．1 and 2. B．2 and 3. C．3 and 4. D．1 and 4. 42．It can be concluded from the leaflet that smart TVs________. A．depend specially on physical remotes B．extend beyond TV capabilities C．exclude advanced text display features D．have restricted mobile device integration 【答案】40．A 41．C 42．B 【导语】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了智能电视的功能。 40．细节理解题。根据 2. Find Your Misplaced Remote中的“For example, with Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV, you can say, “Find my remote” to any Amazon device with Alexa or press the “Remote Finder” button in the Fire TV app’s section.(例如，使用亚马逊Fire TV的Alexa Voice Remote Pro，你可以对任何带有Alexa的亚马逊设备说“找到我的遥控器”，或者按下Fire TV应用程序部分的“Remote Finder”按钮)”可知，Fire TVs可以利用声音定位遥控器而闻名。故选A项。 41．推理判断题。根据3. Make Closed Subtitles Easier to Read中的“Many TVs let you enlarge the text in closed subtitles and standard TV menus for easy reading. On Samsung models, this feature is called Zoom Menu and Text. On Sony Google TVs, it’s called Text Magnification. Often, the zoom and enlarged text features can be turned on at the same time.(许多电视让你放大文本在封闭字幕和标准电视菜单，以方便阅读。在三星的机型上，这项功能被称为“缩放菜单和文本”。在索尼谷歌电视上，它被称为文本放大。通常，缩放和放大文本功能可以同时打开)”根据4. Showcase Your Favourite Photos中的“If you have an iPhone, go to Apple AirPlay Screen Mirroring to have an AirPlay-suited TV show what’s currently on your iPhone’s screen. With an Android phone you can “cast” your photos to a TV that’s equipped with Google Chromecast, such as LG, Sony and Hisense, by opening the Google Photos app and selecting “Cast.”(如果你有iPhone，去Apple AirPlay屏幕镜像，让你的iPhone屏幕上有一个适合AirPlay的电视节目。使用安卓手机，你可以打开谷歌photos应用程序并选择“cast”，将照片“投射”到配备谷歌Chromecast的电视上，比如LG、索尼和海信)”可知，作为一名店员可以向患有听力和语言障碍的夫妇推荐功能3和4。故选C项。 42．推理判断题。根据首段“If you have a smart TV in your home, are you taking full advantage of all the great features it has to offer? Check out these amazing skills and start using them today.(如果你家里有一台智能电视，你是否充分利用了它提供的所有功能？看看这些神奇的功能，今天就开始使用吧)”可知，从传单中可以得出结论，智能电视超越了电视的功能。故选B项。 C On holiday, many will find themselves in places where they do not speak the language. Once upon a time, they might have carried a phrasebook. The rise of English has made that less necessary. But most people — at least seven of the world’s eight billion — still do not speak English. That leaves options like pantomime, a willingness to be surprised by what arrives at dinner — or, increasingly, technology. More and more people are using simple, free tools, not only to decode text but also to speak. With these apps’ conversation mode, you talk into a phone and a spoken translation is heard moments later; the app can also listen for another language and produce a translation in yours. You may still get a surprise or two. Google Translate may be the best-known name in machine translation, but it often blunders. Take“my wife is gluten-free,” the kind of thing you might say at a restaurant abroad. In French or Italian, Google Translate renders this as“my wife is without gluten”—true to the words rather than the meaning. DeepL, a rival, does better, offering various options, most of them along the correct lines. The best tool may not be a translation app at all. Though not marketed for the purpose, ChatGPT, a generative AI system that churns out prose according to users’ prompts, is multilingual. Rather than entering an exact text to translate, users can tell ChatGPT to “write a message in Spanish to a waiter that my wife and I would like the tasting menu, but that she is gluten-free, so we would like substitutions for anything that has gluten.” And out pops a perfect paragraph, including the way Spanish-speaking speakers actually say “my wife is gluten-free”: mi esposa es celíaca. It is a paraphrase rather than a translation, more like having a native-speaking dinner companion than an automated interpreter. Travel has long been a motivator for study — unless people start to feel AI tools offer a good-enough service. Some are concerned that apps are turning language acquisition into a dwindling pursuit. Douglas Hofstadter, a polyglot (通晓多门语言的人), has argued that something profound will vanish when people talk through machines. He describes giving a halting, difficult speech in Mandarin, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of accomplishment at the end. Who would boast of taking a helicopter to the top of Mount Everest? Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of sustained contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanising themselves or training their brains. On their holiday, they just want a beer and the spaghetti carbonara without incident (and sometimes without gluten). As AI translation becomes an even more popular labour-saving tool, people will split into two groups. There will be those who want to stretch their minds, immerse themselves in other cultures or force their thinking into new pathways. This lot will still take on language study, often aided by technology. Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement, as they might with extreme endurance sports: “Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.” 43．According to the passage, what is a key advantage of ChatGPT over dedicated translation apps like Google Translate? A．It can process and translate spoken dialogue in real-time. B．It is specifically marketed and designed for travel purposes. C．It supports a significantly wider array of languages than its competitors. D．It understands and conveys the intent behind a request, not just the words. 44．What can be inferred from Douglas Hofstadter’s analogy of “taking a helicopter to the top of Mount Everest”? A．The goal of language learning, like climbing a mountain, should be the practical outcome rather than the process itself. B．People who use AI for communication will eventually develop a dependency on it, similar to relying on transportation. C．The core meaning of a difficult achievement lies in the personal struggle and effort, which is devalued by using AI tools. D．AI translation, like a helicopter, is a technological marvel that makes challenging goals achievable for a wider range of people. 45．Which of the following best describes the author’s likely view on the future impact of AI translation? A．It will transform language acquisition from a practical skill into an intellectual exercise. B．It will create a divide in the language learners for practical needs and for deeper engagement. C．It will ensure that cross-cultural communication is perfectly accurate and free of surprises. D．It will eventually make the professions of human interpreters and translators redundant. 46．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．The Universal Translator: The Promise and Limitations of AI Translation B．Beyond Phrasebooks: How Technology is Reshaping Global Communication C．The Polyglot’s Dilemma: Preserving Linguistic Depth in an Age of Automation D．The Price of Convenience: AI and the Changing Motivation for Language Learning 【答案】43．D 44．C 45．B 46．D 【导语】这是一篇议论文。主要探讨了AI翻译技术的发展及其对人们语言学习动机、跨文化交流方式带来的影响，分析了不同人群对AI翻译的态度和未来可能出现的人群分化。 43．细节理解题。根据原文第四段“Rather than entering an exact text to translate, users can tell ChatGPT to “write a message in Spanish to a waiter that my wife and I would like the tasting menu, but that she is gluten-free, so we would like substitutions for anything that has gluten.” And out pops a perfect paragraph, including the way Spanish-speaking speakers actually say “my wife is gluten-free”: mi esposa es celíaca.(用户无需输入确切文本进行翻译，只需告诉 ChatGPT‘用西班牙语给服务员写一条信息，说明我和妻子想要品鉴菜单，但她谷蛋白不耐受，所以希望替换掉任何含谷蛋白的食物’。随后就会生成一段完美的文字，其中包含了西班牙语使用者实际表达‘我妻子谷蛋白不耐受’的说法：mi esposa es celíaca。)” 可知，ChatGPT 能够理解用户请求背后的意图，而非仅仅直译文字，这是它相较于谷歌翻译等专门翻译应用的关键优势，故选D。 44．推理判断题。根据原文第五段“He describes giving a halting, difficult speech in Mandarin, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of accomplishment at the end. Who would boast of taking a helicopter to the top of Mount Everest? (他描述了自己用普通话进行一场结结巴巴、颇具难度的演讲的经历，这需要付出大量努力，但最终带来了成就感。谁会吹嘘自己乘直升机登上珠穆朗玛峰之巅呢？)” 可知，Douglas Hofstadter认为语言学习的核心价值在于付出努力的过程和最终的成就感，而AI工具会让这种努力和成就感贬值，就像乘直升机登顶珠峰无法体现登山的真正意义一样，故选C。 45．推理判断题。根据原文最后一段“As AI translation becomes an even more popular labour-saving tool, people will split into two groups. There will be those who want to stretch their minds, immerse themselves in other cultures or force their thinking into new pathways. This lot will still take on language study, often aided by technology. Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement(随着 AI 翻译成为更受欢迎的省力工具，人们将分为两类。一类人想要拓展思维、沉浸于其他文化或迫使自己的思维进入新的领域，他们仍会进行语言学习，且常常借助技术的帮助。另一类人则会带着钦佩和困惑的复杂心情看待学习新语言这件事)”可知，作者认为AI翻译未来会导致语言学习者出现分化：一类为深度参与文化等目的学习，另一类为实用需求依赖AI，故选B。 46．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第五段“Travel has long been a motivator for study — unless people start to feel AI tools offer a good-enough service. Some are concerned that apps are turning language acquisition into a dwindling pursuit.(长期以来，旅行一直是学习的动力——除非人们开始觉得AI工具提供了足够好的服务。一些人担心这些应用正在让语言学习成为一项日渐式微的追求。)” 和最后一段对人群分化的分析，可知文章核心围绕AI翻译带来的便利性及其对人们语言学习动机的改变展开，探讨了不同人群的态度，D项“便利的代价：人工智能和语言学习动机的变化”可概括文章主旨。故选D。 Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Disliking Vegetables Can Rub off on Others Scientists have long been interested in why some people like vegetables and why others don’t, when eating greens is good for you. 47 Apparently, watching someone eating vegetables and visibly disliking them could put you off them a bit too. A research team set about investigating how the facial expressions that people make as they eat affect a person watching them. They asked more than 200 women to watch videos of other adults eating raw broccoli. The people in the videos would have different expressions while eating. They would smile, look neutral or look sickened by what they were tasting. The study found that watching people react with strong dislike to the broccoli reduced how much the women liked it. 48 Humans learn which behaviours will benefit them, including eating, by watching the reactions of others. 49 Scientists think that people might avoid food that appears sickening because it could help to protect them from eating something that tastes bad or could be dangerous. Although the research only focused on adults, experts think the results could also apply to children. This means that if children saw their parents, brothers or sisters not enjoying certain foods, including vegetables, they might not want to eat them either. 50 Understanding more about how adults’ behaviour influences children’s enjoyment of food could help to find ways to encourage young people to eat more of the foods that are good for them. A．A previous study found that children between the ages of four and six years old were more likely to eat broccoli if they’d seen video clips of adults enjoying it. B．However, a positive facial expression didn’t make them like broccoli more. C．In fact, the impact of observing others eat extends beyond simply dining manners. D．This is known as social modelling, and it is a strong influence on people’s eating habits. E．A new study has found that other people’s likes and dislikes could play a part. F．This phenomenon, often referred to as social influence, highlights how our eating behaviors are not shaped by the behaviors of those we dine with. 【答案】47．E 48．B 49．D 50．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了科学家的一项新发现：他人对蔬菜的喜好与否会影响我们的喜好。 47．根据上文“Scientists have long been interested in why some people like vegetables and why others don’t, when eating greens is good for you.(长期以来，科学家们一直很感兴趣，为什么有些人喜欢吃蔬菜，而有些人不喜欢，而吃蔬菜对你有好处)”以及后文“Apparently, watching someone eating vegetables and visibly disliking them could put you off them a bit too.(显然，看着别人吃蔬菜，明显不喜欢它们，也会让你对它们有点反感)”可知，前文提到科学家对人们对蔬菜的喜好原因感兴趣，后文说看到别人不喜欢蔬菜自己也可能受影响，故E选项“一项新的研究发现，别人的好恶也有影响”符合语境，故选E。 48．根据上文“A research team set about investigating how the facial expressions that people make as they eat affect a person watching them. They asked more than 200 women to watch videos of other adults eating raw broccoli. The people in the videos would have different expressions while eating. They would smile, look neutral or look sickened by what they were tasting. The study found that watching people react with strong dislike to the broccoli reduced how much the women liked it.(一个研究小组着手调查人们吃饭时的面部表情是如何影响观察他们的人的。他们让200多名女性观看其他成年人吃生西兰花的视频。视频中的人在吃饭时会有不同的表情。他们会微笑，看起来很中性，或者对他们品尝的东西感到恶心。研究发现，观察人们对西兰花的强烈厌恶反应会降低女性对西兰花的喜爱程度)”可知，前文说看到别人强烈不喜欢西兰花会降低观看者对西兰花的喜爱，故此处需要承接上文继续说明研究发现的内容。故B选项“然而，积极的面部表情并没有让她们更喜欢西兰花”符合语境，故选B。 49．根据上文“Humans learn which behaviours will benefit them, including eating, by watching the reactions of others.(人类通过观察他人的反应来学习哪些行为对自己有益，包括吃东西)”以及后文“Scientists think that people might avoid food that appears sickening because it could help to protect them from eating something that tastes bad or could be dangerous.(科学家们认为，人们可能会避免吃那些看起来令人恶心的食物，因为这可以帮助他们避免吃那些味道不好或可能危险的东西)”可知，前文提到人类通过观察他人的反应来学习有益的行为，下文则指出人们可能会避免那些看起来令人作呕的食物，这说明人们通过观察他人的反应来学习饮食习惯，这是一种社会模仿行为，故D选项“这被称为社会模式，它对人们的饮食习惯有很大的影响”符合语境，故选D。 50．根据上文“Although the research only focused on adults, experts think the results could also apply to children. This means that if children saw their parents, brothers or sisters not enjoying certain foods, including vegetables, they might not want to eat them either.(虽然这项研究只针对成年人，但专家认为研究结果也适用于儿童。这意味着，如果孩子们看到他们的父母、兄弟姐妹不喜欢某些食物，包括蔬菜，他们可能也不想吃这些食物)”可知，上文提到如果孩子们看到他们的父母、兄弟姐妹不喜欢某些食物，他们可能也不想吃这些食物，本句继续说明儿童会受到成年人行为的影响，故A选项“之前的一项研究发现，4到6岁的孩子如果看过成年人吃西兰花的视频片段，就更有可能吃西兰花”符合语境，故选A。 III. Summary Writing (10分) 51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Tchaikovsky Cure for Worry The 19th-century Russian composer Tchaikovsky was not a happy man. In his 5,365 letters to friends and family, we find constant references to his sadness and anxiety. He had just one, temporary pain reliever for his misery: “… a new idea awakens in me and begins to assume a definite form.” Tchaikovsky’s experience is not abnormal. Modern research in neuroscience (神经科学) and psychology reveals that active engagement in creative pursuits is an effective way to gain relief from negative emotions and see the world in a much more positive way. At a time when mood disorders are exploding and less than a third of U.S. adults believe that they are living up to their creative potential, this might be the simplest, easiest, and most natural way for anyone to improve their life. Neuroscientific research offers explanations of how creativity might lower negative emotion, and anxiety in particular. In a fascinating 2015 study, neuroscientists observed people as they wrote poetry. They found that during the idea-generation phase of writing, the medial prefrontal cortex (前额叶内侧皮层) is especially active. This is the same part of the brain that is activated during meditation (an activity in which people sit still and focus on their thoughts), which suggests that creative activity might have some of the same effects on stress as meditational exercises do — thus why some anxious people routinely use it to treat themselves. Yet, so many different creative outlets exist that the task of finding one that fits your personality and tastes can be scary. One method I like to suggest, to help people find the ideal activity for them, is to start by categorizing creative pursuits as public or private and inventive or interpretive. All you need is to know your personality type and your preference. Outgoing people who prefer to interpret the works of others can try theater or classical music; people who are shy might prefer studying poetry. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Tchaikovsky found temporary relief from his sadness and anxiety through innovation. His way still works today and neuroscientists uncover the mechanism behind it. Creative activities are as beneficial as meditation--they stimulate the same brain part. The author suggests categorizing innovative activities and then finding the most suitable one for our personality.(52 words) 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章以柴可夫斯基为例，引出创造性追求能缓解负面情绪的主题。接着通过神经科学研究解释创造力如何降低焦虑。最后提供了一种根据个人性格和偏好选择适合自己创造性活动的方法。 【详解】1. 要点摘录 ①He had just one, temporary pain reliever for his misery: “… a new idea awakens in me and begins to assume a definite form.” ②Tchaikovsky’s experience is not abnormal. ③Modern research in neuroscience (神经科学) and psychology reveals that active engagement in creative pursuits is an effective way to gain relief from negative emotions and see the world in a much more positive way. ④Neuroscientific research offers explanations of how creativity might lower negative emotion, and anxiety in particular. ⑤This is the same part of the brain that is activated during meditation (an activity in which people sit still and focus on their thoughts), which suggests that creative activity might have some of the same effects on stress as meditational exercises do — thus why some anxious people routinely use it to treat themselves. ⑥One method I like to suggest, to help people find the ideal activity for them, is to start by categorizing creative pursuits as public or private and inventive or interpretive. 2. 缜密构思 将第1、2两个要点进行重组，将第3、4、5三个要点进行整合。将第6要点进行重组。 3. 遣词造句 Tchaikovsky found temporary relief from his sadness and anxiety through innovation. Creative activities are as beneficial as meditation--they stimulate the same brain part. The author suggests categorizing innovative activities and then finding the most suitable one for our personality. 【点睛】[高分句型1]His way still works today and neuroscientists uncover the mechanism behind it. 用并列句概括了第二和第三段内容。 [高分句型2]The author suggests categorizing innovative activities and then finding the most suitable one for our personality.用动名词作宾语，概括了最后一段内容。 IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．接到电话说航班已取消，她立刻出发去了火车站。 (inform) (汉译英) 【答案】Informed on the phone that the flight had been cancelled, she set out for the train station immediately. 【详解】考查动词短语、非谓语动词、宾语从句和时态。“她立刻出发去了火车站”是句子主干，主语“她”用人称代词she，谓语“出发去”用动词短语set out for，描述过去的事情用一般过去时态，宾语“火车站”用the train station；时间状语“立刻”用副词immediately，“接到电话说”可理解为“在电话上被告知”，作状语，用过去分词短语informed on the phone表示，过去分词与其逻辑主语she构成被动关系，“航班已取消”处理为that引导的宾语从句，that在从句中无实义，不充当句子成分，从句主语“航班”用the flight，“取消”用动词cancel，“取消”的动作发生在“出发去了火车站”之前，用过去完成时态，且cancel与主语the flight为被动关系，用过去完成时的被动语态。句首单词首字母大写。综上，全句译为：Informed on the phone that the flight had been cancelled, she set out for the train station immediately. 53．别担心淋雨，是时候试试你的新外套是否防雨了。 (time) (汉译英) 【答案】Don’t worry about getting wet in the rain; it’s time to test whether your new coat is waterproof. 【详解】考查时态和宾语从句。用一般现在时说明现在的一种情况，“别担心淋雨”用否定祈使句表达，worry about (担心)后接动名词形式作宾语，get wet in the rain (淋雨)，it’s time to do sth. (是时候做某事了)，test (测试)后接whether (是否)引导的宾语从句，your new coat (你的新外套)，waterproof (防水的)，宾语从句主系表结构，故翻译为：Don’t worry about getting wet in the rain; it’s time to test whether your new coat is waterproof.   54．这座几经战乱的城堡俯瞰这座城市，见证了它在过去五百年的兴衰。（overlook）（汉译英） 【答案】This castle, which has undergone numerous wars, overlooks the city and has witnessed its rise and fall over the past five hundred years. 【详解】考查定语从句，时态和主谓一致。“这座城堡”是this castle，“几经战乱的”用which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰this castle，“几经战乱”是undergo numerous wars，句子用现在完成时表示已经完成的动作，主语this castle是单数，因此助动词用has，undergo的过去分词是undergone，“俯瞰”是overlook，描述客观事实，时态用一般现在时，主语This castle是单数，overlook用第三人称单数，“这座城市”是the city，“见证”是witness，由“在过去五百年”可知，用现在完成时表已经完成的动作，主语This castle是单数，因此助动词用has，“它的兴衰”是its rise and fall，“在过去五百年”是over the past five hundred years，因此整句话翻译为“This castle, which has undergone numerous wars, overlooks the city and has witnessed its rise and fall over the past five hundred years”。故答案为This castle, which has undergone numerous wars, overlooks the city and has witnessed its rise and fall over the past five hundred years. 55．这家百年老店吸纳了多国美食烹饪方法，又自成一派，食客可以在舌尖感受异国文化。 (where) (汉译英) 【答案】This century-old restaurant has absorbed the cooking methods of many countries and developed its own style, where diners can experience exotic cultures on their taste buds. 【详解】考查时态和定语从句。this century-old restaurant (这家百年老店)，并列谓语动词absorb (吸纳)和develop (发展)用现在完成时表过去的动作对现在产生的影响，the cooking methods of many countries (多国美食烹饪方法)，its own style (它自己的风格)，“食客可以在舌尖感受异国文化”用非限制性定语从句表达，先行词是this century-old restaurant，关系词替代先行词在从句中作地点状语，用关系副词where引导，复数名词diners (食客)，can experience (可以体验)，形容词exotic (异国的)作定语修饰名词cultures (文化)，on their taste buds (在他们的舌尖上)，故翻译为：This century-old restaurant has absorbed the cooking methods of many countries and developed its own style, where diners can experience exotic cultures on their taste buds. 七、书信写作 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 明启中学将组织学生开展为期三天的研学活动，现有三个主题，分别为：“访问友校” “走进大学” “深入企业”。假如你是该校学生李华，请写一封申请信给负责人，报名参加其中一项活动，内容须包括： 1. 你选择的主题； 2. 你希望学到的内容； 3. 你学这些内容的理由。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Dear Sir/Madam,   I am writing to apply for the “Visit Universities” program of the three-day study tour organized by our school. I am particularly interested in this theme because I hope to gain a better understanding of campus culture, advanced teaching methods, and university learning environments. Visiting universities will provide me with valuable firsthand experience, allowing me to reflect on my future academic goals and inspire my passion for higher education.   The reason why I want to learn these aspects is that they are crucial for my preparation for college life. By exploring universities, I can develop clearer academic aspirations, improve my self-discipline, and plan my studies more effectively. Also, being exposed to a university setting will motivate me to study harder to achieve my goals.   Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to your approval.                                                                                                                                                                                         Yours sincerely,                                                                                                                                   Li Hua   【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一封申请信，报名参加一个学校组织的为期三天的研学活动。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 热情：passion→enthusiasm 至关重要的：crucial→vital 志向：aspiration→ambition 实现：achieve→realize 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I am writing to apply for the “Visit Universities” program of the three-day study tour organized by our school. 拓展句：I am writing to apply for the “Visit Universities” program of the three-day study tour which is organized by our school. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Visiting universities will provide me with valuable firsthand experience, allowing me to reflect on my future academic goals and inspire my passion for higher education. (运用了现在分词作结果状语) 【高分句型2】The reason why I want to learn these aspects is that they are crucial for my preparation for college life. (运用了why引导的限制性定语从句和that引导的表语从句) 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 绝密★考试结束前 2026年高考第二次模拟考试（上海卷） 英语 （考试时间：90分钟 试卷满分：115分） 注意事项： 1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．回答第Ⅰ卷时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。写在本试卷上无效。 3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 I. Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1分；共20分） Section A Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. I moved to a new city and took a job in marketing. 1 I initially felt uncertain about whether the marketing job was right for me, I soon realized it didn’t fulfill my need for purpose. I enjoyed doing things I found meaningful. As the months passed, I felt it just wasn’t 2 me. I needed to find a way out. A job advertisement for an editor for a new youth magazine came at exactly the right time. I applied and was successful. My role was 3 (help) teams of young people edit their content and help them with their work, which involved 4 (guide) them through the editing process and providing support for their tasks. I 5 (assume) the magazine would be a mixture of games and boring reviews, so I was surprised when one of the first pieces written was about social welfare. Finally, I found something I was interested in. I felt a change in me straight away. I had a purpose again, when days 6 (lose) to discussing hot topics and reading the words of their strong and opinionated voices. 7 (invest) in their world, I could see myself making a difference to the team’s writing ability. As our website hits increased and the work shifted to reflect 8 our audiences wanted, I developed a greater understanding of what young people might want to read. The biggest change the job brought, though, was to my well-being. It is rare that you find 9 in a job you love, one that you are happy to go into each day. I was growing in this creative environment, inspired by the talented young people 10 careers I was helping to further. Now, I realize that there are jobs that will keep you happy, energetic, and inspired. Section B Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A．available   B．informed    C． movement     D．generate    E. tourism   F. digitally G. prevent    H. marketing    I. comfort       J. vividly      K. inaccessible Have you ever longed to take a trip, but you just don’t have the time or the financial resources? If so, consider touring via virtual reality (VR), which has embraced (拥抱) 11 with open arms. This innovative technology is reshaping the way people experience destinations by breaking down geographical barriers and providing unique journeys. An AI tour is cost-effective and allows you to see the world without leaving the 12 of your living room. You might argue that you don’t have a VR headset (头戴装置), but no matter. Two travel styles are 13 : monoscopic and stereoscopic. Monoscopic VR videos can be viewed on a mobile phone or a computer. By clicking on or dragging across the screen to change the field of view, you are able to explore an entire area. Stereoscopic VR videos use VR headsets that make you feel as if you were actually present at a destination. The software in the headsets tracks your head 14 , so by just turning your head, you can explore each new scene in a more realistic way. No matter which method you choose to “travel,” these virtual travel experiences aim to give you a credible experience. Besides inspecting an area that you might want to visit but can’t, you can virtually preview a place and make more 15 decisions about it. You’re able to clearly see the exact location of a hotel or the distance from it to surrounding attractions. Make no mistake, travel agencies, hotels and destination 16 organizations are using this tool to their advantage. By creating virtual experiences, businesses can dazzle (使赞叹) their audience and 17 interest in specific destinations or accommodations. VR in tourism goes beyond leisure; it also plays a vital role in education and cultural preservation. By 18 documenting, storing and sharing its information, the nonprofit CyArk is aiding in the preservation of endangered cultural heritage sites through VR exploration. To foster a broader understanding of the world, students can now take virtual field trips to formerly 19 historical sites and cultural landmarks. People with accessibility challenges, such as those with physical disabilities or health concerns that 20 their travel, will enjoy the inclusive approach VR provides. Literally anyone can now experience an adventure, virtually! Whether you’re unable to travel, don’t have enough money or prefer to be an armchair traveler, you can still explore the world. II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35题，每题1分；36 – 50题，每题2分；共45分) Section A Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Administrators of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, are trying to harmonize tourists’ exploration of the site with the need to safeguard the murals (壁画), through innovative measures. Sandstorms, rainfall and tourist visits constitute the most severe 21 to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, said Wang Xiaowei, director of the Dunhuang Grottoes Monitoring Center at the Dunhuang Academy. Since the Mogao Caves opened to the public in 1979, the number of visitors has been 22 at an average annual rate of around 20 percent, reaching 2.15 million in 2019. “If you enter the caves during the 23 tourism months of July, August and September, you’ll find it hard to breathe,” Wang said. The carbon dioxide and moisture (潮气) breathed out by visitors increase inside the caves and cause damage to the murals, Wang said. To preserve the caves, the duration of visits is 24 and sometimes stopped during rain or dust storms. To ensure visitors aren’t 25 when restrictions are in place, the center provides a digital exhibition, he said. Currently, the center is being 26 to accommodate an additional 3,000 visitors on top of the existing capacity of 6,000. The Dunhuang Academy began 27 recording and storing images of murals and painted sculptures over 30 years ago. The digitization project has successfully 28 over 200 caves, with a dedicated team of 110 experts currently undertaking the work. “Digital technology not only serves cultural tourism but also 29 a historical record for future generations,” said Ding Xiaosheng, deputy director of the Institute of Cultural Heritage Digitization at the academy. Digitization also brings the wonders of the Mogao Caves to a 30 audience, according to Su Bomin, head of the Dunhuang Academy. “The Mogao Caves are 31 , and transporting them is impossible,” Su said. “However, with digitization, we can perfectly copy Dunhuang art exactly and show it worldwide, introducing Eastern culture to the world.” In 2016, the Digital Dunhuang went live, sharing high-definition images and 32 tours of the most beautiful 30 caves globally. Currently, visitors from 78 countries have 33 the murals, totaling over 16.8 million visits. Su said Dunhuang can 34 diverse cultural exchanges through its cultural relics (遗迹). “By digitizing these relics, we enable people worldwide to understand Dunhuang’s culture, thereby gaining a deeper appreciation for China’s historical 35 to diverse cultural exchanges — that is, an idea of inclusivity, mutual learning and a shared future,” he said. 21．A．shortages B．restrictions C．contributions D．threats 22．A．doubling B．growing C．continuing D．varying 23．A．cultural B．previous C．peak D．commercial 24．A．limited B．extended C．publicized D．concealed 25．A．confused B．amazed C．scared D．disappointed 26．A．expanded B．constructed C．decorated D．repaired 27．A．exclusively B．digitally C．subjectively D．autonomously 28．A．clarified B．highlighted C．covered D．strategized 29．A．comes across B．turns over C．leaves behind D．lets alone 30．A．global B．professional C．technological D．different 31．A．complicated B．irreproducible C．controversial D．immovable 32．A．virtual B．temporary C．conventional D．steady 33．A．imitated B．accessed C．praised D．purchased 34．A．reject B．provide C．adjust D．classify 35．A．adaptation B．attention C．admission D．commitment Section B Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. A Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the utilization of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare actual decisions made by people with theoretical ideal decisions to see how similar they are. Supporters of the worksheet procedure believe that it will yield optimal, that is, the best decisions. Although there are several variations on the exact format that worksheet can take, they are all similar in their essential aspects. Worksheets require defining the problem in a clear and concise way and then listing all possible solutions to the problem. Next, the relevant considerations that will be affected by each decision are listed, and the relative importance of each consideration or consequence is determined. Each consideration is assigned a numerical value to reflect its relative importance. A decision is mathematically calculated by adding these values together. The alternative with the highest number of points emerges as the best decision. Since most important problems are multifaceted (多层面的), there are several alternatives to choose from, each with unique advantages and disadvantages. One of the benefits of a pencil and paper decision-making procedure is that it permits people to deal with more variables than their minds can generally comprehend and remember. On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once. A worksheet can be especially useful when the decision involves a large number of variables with complex relationships. A realistic example for many college students is the question “What will I do after graduation?” A graduate might seek a position that offers specialized training, pursue an advanced degree, or travel abroad for a year. A decision-making worksheet begins with a brief statement of the problem that will also help to narrow it. It is important to be clear about the distinction between long-range and immediate goals because long-range goals often involve a different decision than short-range ones. Focusing on long range goals, a graduating student might revise the question above to “What will I do after graduation that will lead to a successful career?” 36．Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet? A．Listing the consequences of each solution. B．Calculating a numerical summary of each solution. C．Deciding which consequences are most important. D．Writing down all possible solutions. 37．According to decision-worksheet theory, an optional decision is defined as one that ________. A．has the fewest variables to consider B．uses the most decision worksheets C．has the most points assigned to it D．is agreed by the greatest number of people 38．The author states that “On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once” to explain that ________. A．most decisions involve seven steps B．human mental capacity has limitations C．some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions D．people can learn to keep more than seven ideas in their minds with practice 39．What does the passage mainly discuss? A．A tool to assist in making complex decisions. B．A comparison of actual decisions and ideal decisions. C．Research on how people make decisions. D．Differences between long-range and short-range decision making. The average household in the U. S. has at least one “smart” internet-connected TV, which can have content streamed straight to it. If you have a smart TV in your home, are you taking full advantage of all the great features it has to offer? Check out these amazing skills and start using them today. 1. Respond to Your Voice CommandsRather than clicking through menus, a lot of TVs now let you control certain functions using your voice — usually through a built-in virtual assistant like Amazon’s Alexa (on all Fire TVs) and Google Assistant (available on many models, including Hisense, LG and Samsung). Roku TVs can also be controlled by voice (through a microphone in the remote). Most will let you turn the TV on or off, search for content, pause or rewind, and more. 2. Find Your Misplaced RemoteSome TVs can ring your remote to help you find it. For example, on some Sony models you can click the TV’s power button, then select “Find Remote,” and the remote will beep. Some remotes for Roku and Amazon Fire TVs also offer this feature. For example, with Amazon’s Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV, you can say, “Find my remote” to any Amazon device with Alexa or press the “Remote Finder” button in the Fire TV app’s section. 3. Make Closed Subtitles Easier to ReadMany TVs let you enlarge the text in closed subtitles and standard TV menus for easy reading. On Samsung models, this feature is called Zoom Menu and Text. On Sony Google TVs, it’s called Text Magnification. Often, the zoom and enlarged text features can be turned on at the same time. (On Samsung models, you can also select “Learn Menu Screen,” which audibly tells you about each of the settings and what they do.) 4. Showcase Your Favourite PhotosWant to show off your latest vacation photos without passing your phone around the room? If you have an iPhone, go to Apple AirPlay Screen Mirroring to have an AirPlay-suited TV show what’s currently on your iPhone’s screen. With an Android phone you can “cast” your photos to a TV that’s equipped with Google Chromecast, such as LG, Sony and Hisense, by opening the Google Photos app and selecting “Cast.” 40．Which of the following statements about the smart TVs in the leaflet is true? A．Fire TVs are known for locating remote controls using sound. B．Sony TVs can be controlled hands-free with voice commands. C．Samsung TVs are characterised by expanded and spoken subtitles. D．Hisense TVs with Google Assistant can cast photos from iPhones. 41．As a shop assistant, which pair of skills of the smart TVs will you most likely introduce to the Smiths, a couple both with hearing and speech disabilities? A．1 and 2. B．2 and 3. C．3 and 4. D．1 and 4. 42．It can be concluded from the leaflet that smart TVs________. A．depend specially on physical remotes B．extend beyond TV capabilities C．exclude advanced text display features D．have restricted mobile device integration C On holiday, many will find themselves in places where they do not speak the language. Once upon a time, they might have carried a phrasebook. The rise of English has made that less necessary. But most people — at least seven of the world’s eight billion — still do not speak English. That leaves options like pantomime, a willingness to be surprised by what arrives at dinner — or, increasingly, technology. More and more people are using simple, free tools, not only to decode text but also to speak. With these apps’ conversation mode, you talk into a phone and a spoken translation is heard moments later; the app can also listen for another language and produce a translation in yours. You may still get a surprise or two. Google Translate may be the best-known name in machine translation, but it often blunders. Take“my wife is gluten-free,” the kind of thing you might say at a restaurant abroad. In French or Italian, Google Translate renders this as“my wife is without gluten”—true to the words rather than the meaning. DeepL, a rival, does better, offering various options, most of them along the correct lines. The best tool may not be a translation app at all. Though not marketed for the purpose, ChatGPT, a generative AI system that churns out prose according to users’ prompts, is multilingual. Rather than entering an exact text to translate, users can tell ChatGPT to “write a message in Spanish to a waiter that my wife and I would like the tasting menu, but that she is gluten-free, so we would like substitutions for anything that has gluten.” And out pops a perfect paragraph, including the way Spanish-speaking speakers actually say “my wife is gluten-free”: mi esposa es celíaca. It is a paraphrase rather than a translation, more like having a native-speaking dinner companion than an automated interpreter. Travel has long been a motivator for study — unless people start to feel AI tools offer a good-enough service. Some are concerned that apps are turning language acquisition into a dwindling pursuit. Douglas Hofstadter, a polyglot (通晓多门语言的人), has argued that something profound will vanish when people talk through machines. He describes giving a halting, difficult speech in Mandarin, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of accomplishment at the end. Who would boast of taking a helicopter to the top of Mount Everest? Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of sustained contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanising themselves or training their brains. On their holiday, they just want a beer and the spaghetti carbonara without incident (and sometimes without gluten). As AI translation becomes an even more popular labour-saving tool, people will split into two groups. There will be those who want to stretch their minds, immerse themselves in other cultures or force their thinking into new pathways. This lot will still take on language study, often aided by technology. Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement, as they might with extreme endurance sports: “Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.” 43．According to the passage, what is a key advantage of ChatGPT over dedicated translation apps like Google Translate? A．It can process and translate spoken dialogue in real-time. B．It is specifically marketed and designed for travel purposes. C．It supports a significantly wider array of languages than its competitors. D．It understands and conveys the intent behind a request, not just the words. 44．What can be inferred from Douglas Hofstadter’s analogy of “taking a helicopter to the top of Mount Everest”? A．The goal of language learning, like climbing a mountain, should be the practical outcome rather than the process itself. B．People who use AI for communication will eventually develop a dependency on it, similar to relying on transportation. C．The core meaning of a difficult achievement lies in the personal struggle and effort, which is devalued by using AI tools. D．AI translation, like a helicopter, is a technological marvel that makes challenging goals achievable for a wider range of people. 45．Which of the following best describes the author’s likely view on the future impact of AI translation? A．It will transform language acquisition from a practical skill into an intellectual exercise. B．It will create a divide in the language learners for practical needs and for deeper engagement. C．It will ensure that cross-cultural communication is perfectly accurate and free of surprises. D．It will eventually make the professions of human interpreters and translators redundant. 46．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．The Universal Translator: The Promise and Limitations of AI Translation B．Beyond Phrasebooks: How Technology is Reshaping Global Communication C．The Polyglot’s Dilemma: Preserving Linguistic Depth in an Age of Automation D．The Price of Convenience: AI and the Changing Motivation for Language Learning Section C Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. Disliking Vegetables Can Rub off on Others Scientists have long been interested in why some people like vegetables and why others don’t, when eating greens is good for you. 47 Apparently, watching someone eating vegetables and visibly disliking them could put you off them a bit too. A research team set about investigating how the facial expressions that people make as they eat affect a person watching them. They asked more than 200 women to watch videos of other adults eating raw broccoli. The people in the videos would have different expressions while eating. They would smile, look neutral or look sickened by what they were tasting. The study found that watching people react with strong dislike to the broccoli reduced how much the women liked it. 48 Humans learn which behaviours will benefit them, including eating, by watching the reactions of others. 49 Scientists think that people might avoid food that appears sickening because it could help to protect them from eating something that tastes bad or could be dangerous. Although the research only focused on adults, experts think the results could also apply to children. This means that if children saw their parents, brothers or sisters not enjoying certain foods, including vegetables, they might not want to eat them either. 50 Understanding more about how adults’ behaviour influences children’s enjoyment of food could help to find ways to encourage young people to eat more of the foods that are good for them. A．A previous study found that children between the ages of four and six years old were more likely to eat broccoli if they’d seen video clips of adults enjoying it. B．However, a positive facial expression didn’t make them like broccoli more. C．In fact, the impact of observing others eat extends beyond simply dining manners. D．This is known as social modelling, and it is a strong influence on people’s eating habits. E．A new study has found that other people’s likes and dislikes could play a part. F．This phenomenon, often referred to as social influence, highlights how our eating behaviors are not shaped by the behaviors of those we dine with. III. Summary Writing (10分) 51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. The Tchaikovsky Cure for Worry The 19th-century Russian composer Tchaikovsky was not a happy man. In his 5,365 letters to friends and family, we find constant references to his sadness and anxiety. He had just one, temporary pain reliever for his misery: “… a new idea awakens in me and begins to assume a definite form.” Tchaikovsky’s experience is not abnormal. Modern research in neuroscience (神经科学) and psychology reveals that active engagement in creative pursuits is an effective way to gain relief from negative emotions and see the world in a much more positive way. At a time when mood disorders are exploding and less than a third of U.S. adults believe that they are living up to their creative potential, this might be the simplest, easiest, and most natural way for anyone to improve their life. Neuroscientific research offers explanations of how creativity might lower negative emotion, and anxiety in particular. In a fascinating 2015 study, neuroscientists observed people as they wrote poetry. They found that during the idea-generation phase of writing, the medial prefrontal cortex (前额叶内侧皮层) is especially active. This is the same part of the brain that is activated during meditation (an activity in which people sit still and focus on their thoughts), which suggests that creative activity might have some of the same effects on stress as meditational exercises do — thus why some anxious people routinely use it to treat themselves. Yet, so many different creative outlets exist that the task of finding one that fits your personality and tastes can be scary. One method I like to suggest, to help people find the ideal activity for them, is to start by categorizing creative pursuits as public or private and inventive or interpretive. All you need is to know your personality type and your preference. Outgoing people who prefer to interpret the works of others can try theater or classical music; people who are shy might prefer studying poetry. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ IV. Translation (第1-2句，每句3分；第3句，4分；第4句5分；共15分) Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 52．接到电话说航班已取消，她立刻出发去了火车站。 (inform) (汉译英) 53．别担心淋雨，是时候试试你的新外套是否防雨了。 (time) (汉译英) 54．这座几经战乱的城堡俯瞰这座城市，见证了它在过去五百年的兴衰。（overlook）（汉译英） 55．这家百年老店吸纳了多国美食烹饪方法，又自成一派，食客可以在舌尖感受异国文化。 (where) (汉译英) 七、书信写作 56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 明启中学将组织学生开展为期三天的研学活动，现有三个主题，分别为：“访问友校” “走进大学” “深入企业”。假如你是该校学生李华，请写一封申请信给负责人，报名参加其中一项活动，内容须包括： 1. 你选择的主题； 2. 你希望学到的内容； 3. 你学这些内容的理由。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $