2026届高三英语模拟阅读理解(议论文)试题汇总一

目录 浙江省普通高中尖峰联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月联考英语试题 2 四川省成都市成都外国语学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试卷 3 2026届浙江省天域全国名校协作体高三一模英语试题 4 广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2025-2026学年高三第一阶段测试英语试题 5 浙江省金华十校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月考试英语试题 6 2026届浙江省宁波市海曙区等5地高三一模英语试题 7 2026届浙江省湖州市吴兴区等5地高三一模英语试题 9 重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 10 山东省烟台市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中学业水平诊断英语试题 11 山东省潍坊市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中阶段性检测英语试题 13 重庆市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中调研考试英语试题 14 山东省青岛市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 15 2025~2026学年12月南京七校联合学情调研 16 广东省2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考 17 聊城四中2025届高三12月份月考 19 山东省实验中学2026届高三第三次诊断考试 20 重庆市沙坪坝区重庆市第八中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语 22 诸暨市2025年12月高三诊断性考试试题 23 西安中学 2026届高三质量检测考试(三) 24 福建省福州六校联考2025-2026学年高三上学期12月英语试题 25 无锡江阴三校联考2025年秋学期12月质量调研 26 巴蜀中学2026届高三12月月考 27 2026届浙江省浙江七校联盟一模英语试题 29 杭州学军中学2026首考适应性考试 30 2026届浙江省北斗星盟高三一模英语试题 31 2026届广东省深圳高级中学高三上学期第二次诊断性测试英语试题 33 湖南师大附中2026届高三月考试卷 34 湖南省长沙市雨花区长沙市雅礼中学2025-2026学年高三上学期1月月考英语试题 35 山东省济宁市2025-2026学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题 36 山东省青岛市部分学校2025-2026学年高三上学期1月期末调研英语试题 38 浙江省普通高中尖峰联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月联考英语试题 D In a recent article, Markham Heid shares with us an unusual life crisis. At 41, he has built what many would regard as the good life: he has a family; he is healthy, productive, and creative; he has time to travel, read, exercise, and see friends. Yet, he feels that “something is off.” To fight against this feeling, some of his friends have turned to special retreats, while others try to solve it through fitness. What makes Heid’s problem somewhat odd is that it does not seem to arise from anything specific. If he had lost his job, had no time for himself, or was struggling in his marriage, the feeling would be understandable. In the history of philosophy, there have been many attempts to understand such a powerful but objectless feeling. Boredom, anxiety, depression and despair are some of the descriptions this mood has received. Heid ends up attributing his crisis to the lack of new experiences. The Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard calls this the “illusion of crop rotation”, the idea that changing the environment frequently can save us from this mood. The German philosopher Martin Heidegger also describes a similar state: one may still be surrounded by the same people and activities, but these no longer engage us as they used to. He calls it a kind of “anxiety” created by nothing in particular. No wonder the psychologist Sigmund Freud once described anxiety as a “riddle.” But what really drives this mood is not the need for new experiences. It is not even the particulars of our individual lives or the cultures we belong to, but that we have been given a life to live in the first place, the taste of possibility that comes with being alive. This mood is not due to doubts like “Do I have enough hobbies?” or “Have I achieved my goal?” It is related to the more fundamental questions like “What does it mean to be human?” “What am I supposed to do with the fact that I was given a life?” and “What kind of life is possible for me?” This is why this mood is likely to appear frequently in our life. This is why once many of our life goals are fulfilled, we begin to wonder what life itself is for. These questions never have a final answer and they can always leave us with a great sense of agony about who we are and how we should go on. Nevertheless, recognizing that these doubts are there, and that they matter, can at least allow us to know what may be missing, even when everything is good. 12. Which of the following can best describe Markham Heid’s crisis? A. It results from a need for change. B. It is caused by uncertainties in life. C. It is a confusion about life’s meaning. D. It leads to disconnection from family and friends. 13. According to the author, how can the crisis in the passage be dealt with? A. By studying philosophy. B. By developing new hobbies. C. By going travelling frequently. D. By embracing the objectless feeling. 14. What does the word “agony” underlined in the last paragraph most probably mean? A. Pain. B. Wonder. C. Direction. D. Achievement. 15. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. What leads to a Life Crisis B. Boredom Makes Us Human C. How to Fix a Mid-life Crisis D. Anxiety Gives Us Life Goals 四川省成都市成都外国语学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试卷 D After winning the 2024 FT & Schroders Business Book of the Year Award for Supremacy, Parmy Olson has begun using large language models(LLMs)more frequently in her own research. “They can be a helpful tool for bouncing ideas around, exploring angles and getting historical references to make comparisons,” she says. However, Olson remains skeptical about their ability to produce engaging writing. She finds the results uninspiring and argues that no model can truly generate text capable of replacing her own writing. The rise of AI in publishing has caused heated debate. While some view LLMs as useful tools, others argue they threaten authorship (著作权) — particularly when models are trained on pirated books without permission. In response, publishers have pushed for control claused to resist such use or ensure compensation. Elsewhere in the industry, others are focused on shaping responsible use. A survey of 5,000 writers led to the release of AI guidelines by publisher Wiley, emphasizing that AI should serve as a companion to human creativity, not a replacement. Kevin Andersons CEO of a ghostwriting (代笔) agency, believes AI will mostly replace lower — to mid-level ghostwriters, as AI can quickly produce standard, well-structured instructional books. However, he argues that high-end ghostwriting deals still require human judgment, empathy (同理心), and interviewing skills, which machines are unable to replicate. “Generating content isn’t necessarily the part that humans do better than AI. It’s figuring out what the content should be and being that interviewer, using their human intuition to figure out how to get the story out of the person the right way” he says. The technology is advancing fast. Mr Esmond Harmsworth, president of the literary agency Aevitas, warns, “Already we are seeing a large decline in some of the side jobs that authors have done to supplement book income.” He adds that authors must now compete with AI-generated books that sometimes reuse their own ideas or phrasing. Harmsworth acknowledges that AI hasn’t caught up with top talent — “but the big question we have all faced is how long that will last.” 12. What does Parmy Olson think of LLMs in writing? A. They excel at fascinating content. B. They are valuable for generating ideas. C. They can faithfully copy others’ writing styles. D. They might produce incorrect historical references. 13. Why were AI guidelines issued? A. To regulate AI’s role as a supportive tool. B. To protect the authorship of original works. C. To prohibit the application of AI in publishing. D. To reduce AI companies’ loss from legal conflicts. 14. Which statement would Mr. Anderson probably agree with? A. High-end ghostwriting will be dominated by AI in the future. B. Human talent remains in high demand in the writing industry. C. Humans are accomplished at conveying true emotions in writing. D. AI has almost satisfied the requirements of any writing assignment. 15. What is Harmsworth’s attitude toward AI’s impact on authors? A. Optimistic. B. Disappointed. C. Unclear. D. Concerned. 2026届浙江省天域全国名校协作体高三一模英语试题 C Is text-messaging driving us apart? These days, we talk to each other a lot with our thumbs — sending six billion text messages a day, and likely a few billion more on services like Whats App. But some worry that so much messaging leads to less communication. For instance, when hanging out with friends, we’d be texting secretively at the same time, pretending to maintain eye contact but mentally somewhere else. New technologies often upset the way we relate to one another, of course. But such division caused by texting have a strong echo in the arguments we had over telephone a hundred years ago. The small device gave us a new way to contact one another and quickly promote new forms of socializing. Callers arranged regular “visiting” calls, dialing remote family to catch up on news. Soon, though, social critics thought it would be so easy to talk that we’d never leave each other alone. Others worried that the telephone sped up life, demanding instant reactions. The use of the telephone gave little room for reflection. It produced a craziness in the ordinary concerns of life which didn’t make for domestic happiness. “We shall soon be nothing but transparent piles of jelly (果冻) to each other,” a London writer moaned in 1897. However, nowadays the telephone call seems like a throwback to a gentler era. When Jenna Birch, a communication professor at the University of Iowa, started dating a man who insisted on calling her on the phone, she found it warm and delightful. So she doesn’t think the shift to texting has degraded our interactions. According to her study, teenagers who text the most are also those who spend the most time face to face with friends. Communication, it seems, brings more communication, and — as she argues — just because talk happens in text doesn’t mean it’s not meaningful. Michéle Martin of Carleton University, thinks we’re living through a replay of the telephone, where the things that made it valuable — instant communications — are the same that made it annoying. “People believe they are liberated because they can bring the mobile phone everywhere,” Martin says. “But at the same time, they are slaves to it.” 28. What’s the function of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic. B. To describe a scene. C. To offer an argument. D. To issue a warning. 29. According to paragraph 4, what does telephone use cause? A. People experience very tight schedule. B. People tend to lack individuality. C. People become narrow and uninformed. D. People lose the ability to reflect. 30. What can we learn from paragraph 5? A. Telephone calls are particularly welcomed in dating. B. Teenagers are addicted to communicating by texting. C. The shift to texting is destructive to face-to-face time. D. The meaning of communication goes beyond medium. 31. What’s the best title for the text? A. Oh My God! We’ve Been Here Before! B. Gone with the Wind, Dear Texting! C. Life is Too Short for So Many Texting. D. Oh, Telephone, a Tale of Two Sides. 广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2025-2026学年高三第一阶段测试英语试题 D Quick: what’s your best friend’s phone number? Don’t feel bad if you can’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 onto 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. We put something between ourselves and the world — a camera — instead of just being in the moment, 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 (眨眼) 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 do what our “meat-computers” can’t: protect all the moments of a life that would otherwise be lost. 12. What can be inferred from paragraph 1? A. We rely more on tools to memorize. B. We are burdened with phone numbers. C. Technology damages our own memory. D. Technology distances us from our friends. 13. What does the underlined word “eclipsed” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Improved. B. Compared. C. Outperformed. D. Undervalued. 14. What negative effect does online sharing bring about? A. Disconnection from nature. B. High cost of digital devices. C. Disregard for real experiences. D. Addiction to the virtual world. 15. What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph? A. Stop sharing memories online. B. Take time to adapt to the digital age. C. Make efforts to enhance memory. D. Strike a balance between life and work. 浙江省金华十校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月考试英语试题 C On a cool day this past August, a two-year-old boy walked onto Boston’s Stanwood Street, a narrow neighborhood way lined with parked cars on both sides. A driver hit the child, whose blue-shirted body disappeared under the car. Miraculously (奇迹般地), the child survived. But it was not a miracle that saved him mere feet before hitting the child, the driver had slowed for a speed hump (减速带). “Had that car been going faster, there’s a very good chance that kid would not have lived.” says Boston chief of streets Jasper Franklin-Hodge. Crashes, explains associate professor of surgery David Mooney, are “all kinetic energy (动能) .” Doubling a car’s speed makes its kinetic energy four times bigger. “Only 10 percent of pedestrians (行人) die when struck by a vehicle traveling at 23 miles per hour — but a quarter die when the speed is 32 m. p.h. , half at 42 m. p.h. , and three-quarters at 50 m. p.h.” he says. Accordingly, safety-minded road planners look for every opportunity to reduce vehicle speed. One might think speed could be reduced simply by lowering the speed limit, but the reality is more complex. Stanwood Street’s posted speed limit of 20 m. p.h. (a “slow zone”) was reinforced by tightly parked cars and speed humps — all physically encouraging the driver to go slowly. Architect Jeff Speck studies urban roads like this one, helping cities design safe, walkable streets. In an urban environment, he says, drivers choose their speed based not on the posted limit but on “what feels safe in that environment”. But drivers often dislike the interventions that encourage slow speeds. Many drivers desire “elbow room”, so those who are going beyond the speed limit by 5 to 10 m. p.h. can still proceed easily. However, designing a road for a speed faster than its posted limit invites everyone to speed. “Giving drivers a feeling of safety,” Speck says, “makes them more dangerous.” 28. What saved the two-year-old boy? A. Pure luck. B. A speed hump. C. The quick action of the driver. D. The low speed limit of the neighborhood. 29. How does Mooney illustrate the relationship between vehicle speed and death rate? A. By referring to a study. B. By sharing experiences. C. By providing statistics. D. By analyzing cause and effect. 30. What does the underlined word “reinforced” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Strengthened. B. Replaced. C. Disturbed. D. Determined. 31. What is Speck’s attitude towards “elbow room”? A. Favorable. B. Disapproving. C. Tolerant. D. Unclear. 2026届浙江省宁波市海曙区等5地高三一模英语试题 C What if you could meet most of your daily needs-shopping, work, education, healthcare-within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from your home? This is the exciting vision of the “15-minute city”, an urban planning concept that gained global attention years ago. However, putting it into practice has sparked unexpected and fierce opposition. The concept was popularized by Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris and based on the research of French scholar Carlos Moreno. It suggests a move from city planning centered mainly on cars to one focused on “chronic-urbanism”. The goal is to return urban space to people, with more parks and streets for walking. Advocates argue that this model addresses multiple crises all at the same time: climate change, social isolation, and public health. Despite its apparent benefits, opponents have misrepresented the idea online, framing it as a secret government plan to control people’s free movement. While these claims are baseless, they have gained support, influencing public opinion and making it harder for cities like Oxford and Melbourne to carry out the concept. The real issue, however, goes deeper than misinformation. It points to a fundamental problem in urban innovation: the difficulty of imagining a life less dependent on the private car. For decades, the car has symbolized personal freedom and status. Any policy that seems to reduce car use, even if it aims to enhance overall quality of life, can make people feel emotionally upset. This reflects what transport experts call “car dependency”, a cultural and deep-rooted habit that is hard to break. The situation mirrors past urban conflicts. For instance, many people opposed creating walking-only streets in city centers decades ago, but now, such areas are mostly loved and valued. The experts of a recent study on sustainable transition conclude that the battle for the 15-minute city is not just about planning; it’s about messaging. Success depends not only on smart design but also on effectively conveying its vision of a more sustainable and human urban future. 28. What can we learn about “chronic-urbanism” in paragraph 2? A. It gives more space to people. B. It aims to expand road networks. C. It focuses on car development. D. It was created by Carlos Moreno. 29. What do the opponents think of the 15-minute city? A. Traffic-slowing. B. Money-wasting. C. Freedom-limiting. D. Tech-demanding. 30. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The challenge of a less car-centered life. B. The significance of private cars. C. The public’s reactions to a new policy. D. The definition of car dependency. 31. What does the experts’ conclusion imply in the last paragraph? A. Public opinions are too hard to change. B. Sustainable transition is the top priority. C. Communication matters as much as design. D. Planning should send an innovative message. 2026届浙江省湖州市吴兴区等5地高三一模英语试题 D I often catch myself asking my questions to AI chatbots with a “please” and a “thank you.” Apparently, I am not alone. A 2024 survey found that approximately 67% of U.S. AI users are also polite and show gratitude toward AI search engines. Some even joked about the cost: if every polite word consumes electricity, the bill must be high. OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman replied: “Tens of millions of dollars well spent — you never know.” In reality, of course, AI chatbots do not appreciate politeness; they lack consciousness, feelings or social needs. From a purely utilitarian (功利主义的) standpoint, all those pleases and thank yous are just flushing money down the toilet. Still, there may be value that isn’t immediately measurable in showing gratitude toward AI. Psychologists Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough carried out an experiment in which they divided participants into three groups, asking the first to list things they are grateful for, while others listed daily troubles or simply kept journals. After 10 weeks, they found that the first group reported 25% higher happiness levels, stronger inner strength and even better physical health. What’s true of gratitude is also true of kindness and generosity more generally. Experiments at UC Riverside found that performing “five small acts of kindness per week” produced steady increases in happiness. This idea isn’t new. The medieval thinker Maimonides wrote that “it is better for a person to give one coin to a thousand poor people than to give a thousand coins to one poor person.” He believed that regular acts of goodness, like giving charity and expressing gratitude, make us happier in the long run by turning virtue into a habit. So perhaps all of our pleases and thank yous to AI have value, even if they cost OpenAI millions of dollars annually. Showing appreciation, even toward a machine, reinforces positive habits of courtesy (礼貌), patience and empathy. In our increasingly digital and automated world, preserving these human qualities may be more valuable than the cost of a little extra electricity. Ultimately, the beneficiary of our politeness isn’t the AI at all, but ourselves. 32. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1? A. By quoting an expert. B. By telling a story. C. By presenting a phenomenon. D. By defining a concept. 33. What value of gratitude does the experiment in paragraph 3 show? A. It strengthens our bodies and minds. B. It reduces daily stress levels. C. It improves memory and creativity. D. It deepens social relationships. 34. Which of the following would Maimonides most likely approve of? A. Giving gifts to friends on birthdays. B. Making a large donation to a charity. C. Expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. D. Volunteering weekly at a community kitchen. 35. What message does the author mainly convey in the text? A. Courtesy to AI saves electricity bills. B. AI improves the quality of human life. C. Politeness benefits humans rather than AI. D. AI learns empathy from human behavior. 重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 D For some readers, a dictionary opens up a world. Dictionaries contain multiple pleasures, such as settling word-game wars by turning actual pages. For the rest, a dictionary is either outdated or strictly online. In 2012, Encyclopaedia Britannica stopped printing new editions, going digital-only. In his book, Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary, American journalist Stefan Fatsis writes of the shift brought about by our decade-old dependence on search engines: “Definitions, good and bad, were a click away, and most people didn’t care or couldn’t tell which was which: expert research, scraped data, zombie (僵尸) websites, whatever popped up in a search.” When I was a child， I loved dictionaries, and so did every sensible parent in Calcutta. If your child was literate, one of the 20 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary or an illustratedCollins was the surest way to keep them happily occupied, setting them off on hunts for lost or forgotten words. Fatsis sees dictionary-making as “a human endeavor (努力) stretching back to the third millennium BCE”. From the Akkadians to Sanskrit scholars, what dictionary makers hoped to do went far beyond the already tricky task of writing definitions: their job was to explain and track “the endless shifts in language”. Change is inevitable, though Fatsis also asks what we lose in the name of convenience. He writes, “the job of the dictionary was firmly established… By the time I finished this book, it wasn’t clear how much longer flesh-bone-and-blood lexicographers would be needed to document the march of the English language. Between traditional search engines and AI-enhanced search through LLMs (large language models), the way we look up words, and find meaning in language itself, has changed.” We can’t claim that humanity still needs physical dictionaries. Like encyclopedias and atlases, the best of them have long moved online. Indeed, the starting points of most search engines were the encyclopedias and dictionaries compiled (编纂) by experts. But I plan to hold on to my beloved, dog-eared physical dictionaries — such priceless time capsules, one of the last paradises of freedom from the endless scroll of digital content. 12. What has reduced people’s reliance on physical dictionaries? A. The decline of the print media. B. The convenience of online lookup. C. People’s indifference to accuracy. D. Publishers’ insistence on going digital. 13. What can we infer about the future of real-life lexicographers? A. Their workload will double. B. They will remain in demand. C. Their existence is threatened. D. They need to upgrade their skills. 14. Why does the author stick to physical dictionaries? A. They boost long-term memory. B. They last longer than digital files. C. They offer an escape from screens. D. They give more authoritative definitions. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Word in Favor of Dictionaries B. My Love for Looking up Words C. A Best-seller on the Theme of Change D. Human Endeavors in Dictionary-making 山东省烟台市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中学业水平诊断英语试题 B From the outside, a dream career shows only achievements, but Jeff Lemire explores its inner reality in 10,000 Ink Stains. Written in first person, this book tracks his 25-year journey as a cartoonist, writer and showrunner, from an Ontario farm kid to a household name. In 19 chapters, Lemire focuses mainly on the project processes, framing early failures as key to his success. Lemire started out as a lonely kid, reading all the comics coming back to his hometown. He describes how, if he stuck around his hometown, there were essentially two employment choices: farming or working at a nearby automobile factory. Not being into either, he chose to study film in Toronto instead. Soon he found himself working in restaurants and spending the remainder of his time on his first love: drawing and writing comics. The chapters are full of often-fascinating images set alongside Lemire’s narrative (复述), ranging from early pencil rough drafts and character designs to polished cover art and final comic pages. Readers can see Lemire’s style develop and mature over time. The images also evidence an artist continually willing to take chances and play with new approaches and forms. Lost Dogs, Lemire’s first graphic novel drawn in a loose, moody style, won a Xeric Grant after five years’ efforts, an extraordinary comics award that lifted his confidence to make a living as a cartoonist. Though it took determination to keep going, he ultimately broke through with Tales from the Farm, which aired on Canada’s CBC Television as a miniseries largely shaped by the original cartoonist himself. He also produced The Nobody and became a writer, cooperating with different artists on various storylines. What’s appealing about seeing the story of Lemire’s work life unfold is the massive creativity he has sustained over time. He recounts a creative practice of handling multiple projects at once, an approach that offsets the trap that many artists fall into when they hit a wall on a major project. More than a memoir, 10,000 Ink Stains is a love letter to comics and creativity. Lemire invites readers to see the passion and pain behind every ink stain, uncovering the messy, winding truth of a dream career. 24. Why did Lemire study film in Toronto? A. To enhance his comic skills. B. He disliked the countryside. C. He longed to be a film producer. D. To seek a decent career option. 25. What is the value of the images in Lemire’s10,000 Ink Stains? A. They display his stylistic evolution. B. They replace his written narrative. C. They are all his polished final works. D. They reflect his childhood hobbies. 26. What do we know about Lemire’sLost Dogs? A. It took him a decade to complete. B. It’s a joint creation with other artists. C. Its success fueled his resolve to carry on. D. It was a follow-up to his television series. 27. What does the underlined phrase “hit a wall” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Lose their appeal. B. Run out of ideas. C. Cool down. D. Give up. 山东省潍坊市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中阶段性检测英语试题 B It was in a secondhand bookstore that I first encountered the magic of annotations (注释). Flipping through the pages of an old copy of The Great Gatsby, I discovered delicate notes penciled in margins (页边) — reflections on Gatsby’s dreams, sighs over Daisy’s choices, and even a tiny teardrop spot beside the tragic ending. The unmet reader’s emotions seemed to breathe through the paper, turning the book into a living dialogue across time. On TikTok and Instagram, readers now share their creatively annotated books with color-coded notes that sometimes fill full pages. This trend has sparked a debate: Is the practice of annotations a bad habit or a beneficial effort? Historically, annotations have been a powerful tool for deep learning. Leonardo da Vinci scribbled (涂鸦) thoughts on gravity in the Codex Arundel years before Galileo published his work on the subject, proving how annotations can harbor groundbreaking ideas. Similarly, writers like Herman Melville and Edgar Allan Poe used margins to refine their thoughts. In the academic community, annotations are celebrated for enhancing comprehension and critical thinking. In writing workshops, deep reading — including annotations — helps students express interpretations and maintain “learner independence”. However, annotation styles online seem to differ widely from the annotations expected in the academic community. While some criticize them as overly decorative, their value lies in serving the reader’s purpose. Highlighting every piece of dialogue from your favorite character may seem unreasonable to an outsider, but that might help someone understand why they like that character or how the writer developed the character’s story. Romance readers are known to highlight, dog-ear and annotate their favorite romantic scenes. I may be overly romanticizing secondhand books, but there’s nothing more heartfelt than finding a previous reader’s favorite kissing scene. If the “book-tokers” or “book-fluencers” want to make their bookmark, highlighter, sticky notes and gel pen go with the cover of their favorite new science-fiction tale, that’s great. Scribbling in margins isn’t hurting anyone, so let them eat cake even if they dirty the page. 24. What did the author experience in a secondhand bookstore? A. A popular exhibition. B. A shared hobby. C. A striking explanation. D. A soulful connection. 25. What is the purpose of paragraph 3? A. To popularize a writing style. B. To justify making annotations. C. To serve as examples of an online trend. D. To introduce an effective learning method. 26. Which of the following best describes annotation styles online? A. Personalized. B. Incredible. C. Decorative. D. Unreasonable. 27. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A. He is an addict to secondhand books. B. Secondhand book lovers are romanticists. C. Annotators deserve understanding and respect. D. Readers should mind their behaviors while reading. 重庆市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中调研考试英语试题 C Smartphones, tablets and computers are everywhere, and children are growing up with them as a regular part of their lives. While these devices offer plenty of educational and entertainment value, they also bring up concerns about how they affect kids’ social skills. Experts are starting to look more closely at the potential connection between too much screen time and behaviors that show signs of autism (自闭症). Kids who spend a lot of time on screens often miss out on chances to develop crucial social skills. Interacting with others in person helps them learn how to pick up on physical signs, understand different tones of voice, and react appropriately in social situations. These face-to-face moments are key to building empathy and emotional intelligence. By contrast, communicating through texts, social media, or gaming platforms often leaves out these important elements, making it harder for children to fully develop their conversational skills and emotional connections. Some researchers have started drawing links between too much screen time and behaviors that mirror those seen in autism. Though the evidence isn’t clear yet, journals like Psychology Today point to a possible connection between heavy screen use and social withdrawal, trouble starting conversations and difficulty maintaining eye contact — all behaviors typically associated with autism. On top of that, increased screen time is often tied to rising levels of social anxiety and loneliness, which can lead kids to withdraw even further into their digital worlds, cutting off real- life social opportunities. That said, technology isn’t necessarily bad for kids when used properly. Digital devices can be great tools for learning and connecting when balanced with real-world experiences. Encouraging kids to join activities like team sports, clubs, or community events helps them build social skills that screens can’t replace. Parents can play a big role in setting healthy screen habits. Establishing tech- free times during meals or before bed can help create a more balanced routine. Plus, doing things together that involve technology — like educational games or creative projects — can show kids how to use devices in positive, meaningful ways. 28. What does the underlined word “empathy” in paragraph 2 mean? A. The habit of quick reactions. B. The courage for social challenges. C. The skill to communicate digitally. D. The ability to understand others’ feelings. 29. Why does the author mention Psychology Today in paragraph 3? A. To provide supporting evidence. B. To prove a certain cause of autism. C. To propose a treatment for anxiety. D. To confirm a definitive conclusion. 30. What does the author suggest kids do? A. Replace screens with sports. B. Organize community events. C. Participate in real-life activities. D. Connect through digital devices. 31. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. Positive influence of screen habits. B. Parental guidance for screen use. C. The value of tech-free family time. D. The creativity of educational games. 山东省青岛市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 D The youngest members of society — children and teenagers — are growing up in a digitalized world, where they are increasingly dependent on electronic devices. Many children engage with screens as early as babyhood and early childhood. Instead of interacting with playmates, children often find themselves buried in single-player gaming. Even family dinners are now frequently dominated by screens rather than meaningful interactions. Developmental psychologists warn that this phenomenon could have long-term effects. “Children need in-person interactions to build empathy (共情) and emotional regulation,” said Dr. Daniel, a clinical psychiatrist. “Without those formative experiences, they’re at risk of becoming adults who struggle to deal with relationships that involve complex social interactions and emotions.” He described in his article America’s Loneliness Epidemic: What Is to Be Done? Studies indicate that prolonged contact with digital devices during critical developmental years can influence the growth of the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮质), the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and empathy. These changes may leave children ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of adult relationships, creating a cycle of isolation. Teenagers are perhaps the most at-risk groups in the loneliness crisis. In the period of two decades, in-person social interaction among teens has dropped by 70%, replaced largely by digital communication. Social media platforms make it seem like people are connected, but they often make people feel worse about themselves and left out. The damage to people’s minds is really bad. Depression and anxiety rates among teenagers have increased, and studies by Dr. Vivek, link social media use to loneliness and confirm it. For teens, loneliness is not just an emotional state but a sign to life-threatening mental health crises. So it is essential to solve the problem of children’s dependence on digital devices through various approaches. This includes establishing clear guidelines for screen time, encouraging activities that promote social development, and educating children about the importance of a balanced lifestyle. By doing so, we can create an environment that supports the overall well-being of children. 12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph? A. The over-reliance on digital device. B. The lack of habitual self-discipline. C. The improvement of family bonding. D. The rapid development of technology. 13. What potential harm does this phenomenon do to teenagers according to Dr. Daniel? A. Weakening their problem-solving skills. B. Increasing their struggle for self-independence. C. Impacting the development of their social responsibility. D. Reducing their ability to handle complicated relationships. 14. What’s the trap of social media according to the passage? A. It feeds constant self-doubt. B. It sets off comparison anxiety. C. It creates an image of belonging. D. It forces people to share private data. 15. What can be done to solve the mental health crises? A. Support digital exploration. B. Have real-life interaction. C. Encourage tech engagement. D. Receive specific training. 2025~2026学年12月南京七校联合学情调研 D Catherine Raven, a former biology professor with a profound love for nature, has gifted readers a touching memoir titled Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship. Drawing on her academic background and personal experiences, Raven crafts a narrative that blends scientific insight with heartfelt emotion, making the book a standout in nature writing. The story unfolds in a remote corner of Montana, where Raven lives alone in a small cabin she built herself. Her solitary life takes an unexpected turn when a wild fox begins visiting her every day at 4:15 p.m. What starts as a cautious encounter evolves into a deep bond—Raven even reads The Little Prince to the fox, creating a unique connection that transcends different species. Through this friendship, she reflects on themes of loneliness, companionship, and the inevitable losses that come with loving the natural world. Critics have praised the book warmly. The New York Times calls it “a tender and insightful exploration of our relationship with nature,” highlighting Raven’s ability to blend observation with reflection. The Washington Post recommends it as a “must-read for summer,” noting its ability to remind readers of the beauty in quiet connections. A bestseller and winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, Fox and I is more than a memoir—it’s a celebration of the magic that happens when we open our hearts to the world around us. Animal encounter books are common, and the good ones act like peaceful countryside escapes. Fox and I shares core similarities with Chloe Dalton’s Raising Hare and Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk: all three explore profound, transformative bonds between humans and wild animals, using these relationships to delve into universal themes of grief, healing, and our place in the natural world. However, Fox and I stands apart in its quiet closeness with the fox and focus on “everyday magic”—unlike the intense, sometimes chaotic, violent journey in H Is for Hawk or the hands-on nurturing in Raising Hare, Raven’s story centers on a gentle, routine-driven connection that unfolds through small, consistent moments, offering a unique reflection on companionship without possession. 32. Why is Raven’s book Fox and I outstanding in nature writing? A. It is written by a biology professor. B. It combines science with emotion. C. It is set in a remote corner of Montana. D. It tells a story between human and nature. 33. What does the underlined word “transcend” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Deal with. B. Apply to. C. Go beyond. D. Arise from. 34. According to paragraph 3, what can readers learn from the book Fox and I? A. The book is well received by both critics and readers. B. A bestseller should reveal the beauty in quiet connections. C. Blending observation and reflection is vital for a biologist. D. An open heart to the surroundings invites unexpected wonder. 35. Which of the following is an example of “everyday magic” in paragraph 4? A. Amy feeds a homeless cat daily and makes friends with it. B. Tom saved a badly-hurt bird in a forest and took it to the zoo. C. Mary trains her dog every day and now it can do many tricks. D. David captured a wild animal and successfully made it his pet. 广东省2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考 C The “open science” concept is gaining more followers, especially through the efforts of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Over the past several years, the Organization has been consulting on how science can become more collaborative (协作的), transparent, accessible, equitable and inclusive. At the end of last year, UNESCO published a report on the current status of this effort. UNESCO’s report described several examples of positive initiatives, such as in research collaboration, open-access scientific publishing and public engagement in science. For example, in 2020, the Brazilian government launched the National Platform of Research Infrastructure, a digital platform in which scientific institutions can register their available facilities and make them available to researchers outside their organization. The European Commission, based in Brussels, was an early supporter of open science. Between 2002 and 2020, it increased its funding for societal engagement projects from €88 million to €462 million. Other indicators are less rosy, however. Around three-quarters of publications in open-access databases are in just six languages — with nearly half being in English alone. And in spite of some of the progress mentioned, overall the report finds that scientific institutions, such as universities, national science academies and journals, are struggling to include communities, in all their diversity, in the process of creating scientific knowledge itself. The United Nations (UN)’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the best attempt to map a pathway towards a better future, and a more open approach to science could have a larger part to play in achieving them. That attempt needs as much help as it can get: Monitoring SDGs indicators is one obvious way that citizen scientists can help. Some of the largest gaps in the collection of relevant SDGs data are in low-and middle-income countries, which is where citizen research can really make a difference. The UNESCO report shines a much-needed light on some promising developments in open science. The challenge will be how to accumulate (累积) individual examples of good practice into something similar to a critical mass, so that, in cases such as monitoring the SDGs, they can be made use of to get the world to where it needs to be. 8. How did the Brazilian government contribute to open science? A. It made Internet more accessible worldwide. B. It set up a digital resource-sharing platform. C. It funded Europe’s societal engagement projects. D. It translated publications into multiple languages. 9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Examples of some new initiatives. B. Indicators of a promising science field. C. Problems of current open science. D. Difficulties of creating scientific knowledge. 10. What is a suggested way to help achieve SDGs? A. Helping the poor increase their incomes. B. Creating city maps around the world. C. Providing more support for online technology. D. Encouraging citizens to engage in science. 11. What can we learn from the text? A. There is a long way to go for global open science. B. Professional scientists should give way to citizens. C. Poor countries are unlikely to benefit from open science. D. More successful models are needed to convince UNESCO. 聊城四中2025届高三12月份月考 C The spring dance is in two weeks, and my friend Lisa needs help choosing a dress. She shows me her phone, filled with lots of pretty dresses, not one over $20. After some thought, she settles on an attractive gown with elaborated details on the top. But two weeks after the dance, the dress ends up in the trash, worn just once. Welcome to the world of fast fashion. Fast fashion, popularized in the 1990s, offers trendy, cheaply-priced, poorly-made clothes on a weekly basis to match the quick pace at which fashion trends move. With the fast development of modern technology, consumers have gradually shifted from traditional fast fashion brands to new online-only retailers (零售商). These fast fashion newcomers have thrived because of their unique business models. They exist entirely online, allowing them to ship the thousands of new styles they release daily to consumers directly from their warehouses, avoiding import duties in the process. Meanwhile, cheap overseas labor and synthetic (合成的) textiles keep prices irresistibly low. These practices, however, are hurting the Earth more than ever before, because these retailers rely only on international shipping to move their products, which increases the annual billion tons of greenhouse gases released by shipping. Virtually all of these brands sell clothes made from oil-based synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. During their lifetime, these fibers are responsible for 35 percent of the micro-plastics polluting our oceans and can subsequently take centuries to break down in landfills. Though fast fashion represents an understandably desirable combination of style and savings, now, more than ever, we simply can not quantify the true cost of our clothing with a price tag. When consumers want to update their wardrobes, they can do so sustainably by reworking old garments clothing or researching environmentally conscious brands. For now, I’ll be at my next school dance rocking the same dress I wore last year. 28. Why is Lisa’s e-purchase experience mentioned? A. To note the poor quality of pretty dresses. B. To stress the negative impact of fast fashion. C. To show the great convenience of online shopping. D. To display the extensive variety of clothing choices. 29. What is the distinctive characteristic of fast fashion? A. Even-paced launches of new trends. B. Cost-saving measures via local labor. C. Full-scale reliance on online operation. D. Limited-edition production at high prices. 30. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The lifespans of fast fashion business. B. The fibers used in fast fashion industry. C. The pollution from fast fashion shipments. D. The harm caused by fast fashion practices. 31. What does the author suggest for consumers? A. Explore updated items regularly. B. Redesign existing clothes sustainably. C. Refresh wardrobes with current styles. D. Investigate brands through price labels. 山东省实验中学2026届高三第三次诊断考试 D Human beings are social creatures. We build bonds, cultivate friendships, and nurture family ties in hopes of finding love, support, and understanding. Yet, many of us discover that it is sometimes easier to confide in a stranger than in someone close to us. Why would we share our fears with a therapist, a fellow traveler on a train, or even an anonymous voice on the Internet rather than with our spouse, sibling, or best friend? When you know you won’t see the person again, you’re a little too comfortable. The absence of attachment, coupled with the fact that there are hardly any negative outcomes, leads to a sense of relative safety, encouraging emotional expression. In contrast, social connections built over time come with assumptions, judgments, and expectations, which can hinder individuals from fully expressing themselves. When we need comfort, we’re cautious that those close to us might not offer the unconditional support we’re looking for. So, we pour our heart out to someone else altogether. Strangers offer the unique advantage of providing fresh perspectives and objective viewpoints, breaking negative circular thinking. Moreover, they can be outspoken in their takes because they don’t have to worry about how we might feel about their responses. In the digital age, online communities and anonymous forums have become modern spaces for emotional disclosure. Digital strangers combine two crucial factors: anonymity and shared experience. You might be more willing to talk about your anxiety with an anonymous forum dedicated to mental health than with your sibling who doesn’t understand it. Strangers offer neutrality, lack of judgment, and anonymity — qualities that sometimes make them better listeners than friends or family. Sometimes we choose not to open our hearts to those close to us, not because we don’t trust them, but because we fear burdening them or altering the relationship. Strangers have no history to shade their judgment. Their distance lets confessions be received without the filters of habit or role. Sometimes, to be truly heard, we must first step outside the orbit of those we love, entrusting our hearts to the unknown, and in doing so, rediscover the vitality of being truly seen. 12. What is the main reason people feel safer confiding in strangers? A. Strangers are usually more empathetic. B. Strangers with similar problems are easier to find. C. Strangers bring no lasting consequences or judgment. D. Strangers have more life experience to offer good advice. 13. Why might close relationships prevent honest communication? A. They lack deep emotional connection. B. They are not built on a foundation of trust. C. They involve established habitual perception. D. They require too much time and energy to maintain. 14. What benefit do strangers bring according to paragraph 3? A. Direct feedback. B. Timely availability. C. Agreed opinions. D. Professional guidance. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. Why Strangers Often Become Our Trusted Confidants B. The Importance of Family Ties and Lifelong Friendships C. The Dangers of Sharing Personal Feelings with Strangers D. How Online Communities Replace Traditional Social Bonds 重庆市沙坪坝区重庆市第八中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语 C What is your favorite work of art? Now imagine it was created by artificial intelligence (AI). A recent U. S. survey explored public views on AI-generated art. The results were clear: most participants disliked art made entirely by AI. They believed human art possesses an emotional depth that machines cannot——and perhaps should not——reproduce. In fact, over 60% said they would like their favorite piece of art less if it was AI-generated with no human involvement. The core issue is that we seek the human experience in art. We want to see the artist’s personal touch, their story, and their effort. As one respondent noted, a film like Good Will Hunting is valued as “a masterpiece of the human experience.” As philosopher John Dewey wrote, art is a fundamental form of communication. If great art comes from human emotions, what is the role of AI? The survey found people are open to AI as a tool. When asked if AI users are artists, 42% said “Yes, but only if they provide significant guidance.” Only 13% considered AI users artists without reservation. This suggests that people see AI as an assistant to human creativity, not a replacement for the artist. This is important because art can be inaccessible. Many face barriers like cost, lack of resources, or physical limitations. For instance, professional tools and training are often expensive or geographically limited. AI has the potential to lower these barriers, making creation more accessible to everyone. For example, some professionals are already using AI to help new storytellers. However, we often value effort and handmade items more. Therefore, for AI-assisted art to be trusted, it needs a clear connection to the author’s unique vision. Art forms that rely heavily on genuine human connection, like movies and podcasts(播客), were seen as least suitable for AI creation. In conclusion, while AI’s role in art will grow, our survey shows that people value it most as a means of human connection and prefer it to assist rather than replace the artist. 28. What is the main finding of the survey? A. Public resistance to fully AI art is common. B. AI is incapable of creating emotionally deep art. C. Most people refuse to accept any form of AI art. D. AI art is considered more valuable for its efficiency. 29. What’s the major reason behind the finding? A. The concern about art’s cost and access. B. The demand for guidance during creation. C. The appreciation for human individuality in art. D. The recognition of art as human communication. 30. What does the author try to convey in Paragraph 5? A. The function of AI in supporting art creators. B. The threat of AI-assisted art to traditional art. C. The potential of human efforts being replaced. D. The value of human involvement in art creation. 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The AI Artist: A Rising Force in Art B. AI’s Role in Art: A Tool, Not a Replacement C. Human Art: The Unbeatable Human Element D. AI’s Creativity: The Limits of Smart Technology 诸暨市2025年12月高三诊断性考试试题 C For decades, environmental science focused on identifying isolated (孤立的) problems and their direct fixes. However, a significant shift is now defining the field: researchers are moving from a linear (线性的) view to understanding the Earth as a complex, interconnected system. This new fundamental change reveals that well-intentioned actions can have unintended consequences, making the path to sustainability far more nuanced (复杂). The most convincing evidence for this shift comes from research on climate feedback loops. For instance, scientists have discovered that as we successfully reduce air pollution, we also decrease the reflective aerosols (气溶胶) that once subtly cooled the planet. This “unmasking” effect accelerates warming, revealing the full force of greenhouse gases. Similarly, the alarming melt of permafrost (永冻土) is not just a sign of warming; it is a powerful driver, releasing vast stores of methane and carbon dioxide in a self-reinforcing cycle. This systemic thinking extends to proposed solutions. The concept of planting trees as a simple carbon sink is now examined carefully. Research shows that large-scale afforestation in the wrong locations can reduce the Earth’s reflectivity, absorb more heat, and disturb local water cycles, potentially negating the carbon benefits. The focus has therefore switched to ecosystem-specific restoration and a comprehensive management of natural carbon stocks. Ultimately, the central insight of modern environmental research is that there are no silver bullets. The challenge is no longer just about inventing cleaner technologies but about managing complex systems. The new frontier is understanding these interconnections to design resilient strategies that work with the planet’s systems, not against them. 28. What do the examples in paragraph 2 serve as? A. The consequences caused. B. The likelihood of the change. C. The solid proof of the shift. D. The prospect of sustainability. 29. What should solutions to natural carbon stocks be based on? A. Precise locations. B. Systemic thinking. C. Local water cycles. D. Greenhouse gases. 30. What does the author mean by saying “no silver bullets”? A. The situation is worsening. B. It is a challenge like never before. C. There is no single solution. D. Research work is far from perfect. 31. What is the most suitable title for the article? A. A Harmonious Eco-system is Yet to Arrive B. From Simple Solutions to Systemic Thinking C. Sustainable Development is Finally in Sight D. One-size-fits-all Approaches are Here to Stay 西安中学 2026届高三质量检测考试(三) B One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. That’s what important people say. That’s what people who get promoted say. But working long hours doesn’t drive better results. Never taking a vacation won’t lead to a promotion. So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time? In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing. That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there’s a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, emails, and stress, then they’re probably a big deal. This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance. According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout. Personally, I’m going to stop saying “busy” when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back” sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off. By rejecting the myth that business equals worth, we free ourselves and others from exhaustion. True success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter and finding balance. Let’s redefine what it means to be productive — and start valuing rest as much as effort. 4. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A. By quoting famous people. B. By presenting statistical data. C. By comparing different opinions. D. By introducing personal experience. 5. Why do we tend to think that busy people are of high status? A. Our status can be attributed to our social mobility. B. We hold the belief that hard work leads to success. C. Our own opportunity for success never comes easily. D. We find few people of high status have time for leisure. 6. What does the underlined phrase “knee-deep in” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Bored with. B. Worried about. C. Fully involved in. D. Very interested in. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To advise employees on how to achieve work-life balance. B. To share his personal experience of overcoming a bad habit. C. To introduce a study on people’s attitude towards busyness. D. To argue against the culture of equating busyness with worth. 福建省福州六校联考2025-2026学年高三上学期12月英语试题 D In recent years, lots of American companies have gotten behind a potential climate solution called carbon capture and storage, and the government has backed it with billions of dollars in tax preferences and direct investments. The idea is to trap planet-heating carbon dioxide from the smokestacks of factories and power plants and ship it to sites via thousands of miles of new pipelines. Communities nationwide are pushing back against these pipeline construction and underground sites, arguing they don’t want the pollution running through their land. Now the U. S. Forest Service is proposing to change a rule to allow storing this carbon dioxide pollution under the country’s national forests and grasslands. “Authorizing carbon capture and storage on National Forest System (NFS) lands would support the Administration’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent below the 2005 levels by 2030,” the proposed rule change says. Some experts, like June Sekera, a research fellow with Boston University, question the timing of the proposed rule change, given community pushback across the country to pipelines planned on private land. Yet she says the Forest Service proposal to open up national parks for CO2 storage is “an end run around local towns and counties. And it’s a much simpler and way less expensive route.” In an email, Scott Owen, press officer for the Forest Service, writes that the proposed rule change would allow the Forest Service to consider proposals for carbon capture and storage projects. He writes that any proposals must still pass through a secondary screening, adding, “The Forest Service has been ‘screening’ proposals for use of NFS lands for over 20 years as a means to be increasingly consistent in our processes and also be able to reject those uses that are inconsistent with the management of the public’s land. ” He notes the Forest Service currently does not have any carbon capture project proposals under consideration. The Forest Service has opened public comments on the proposed rule change until Jan. 2, 2024. 12. What does the Forest Service intend to do by changing a rule? A. Answer the appeals of communities. B. Provide legal space for carbon storage. C. Enlarge national pipeline storage capacity. D. Loosen tax burden on American companies. 13. What does the underlined phrase “an end run” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. An eventful act. B. A desperate try. C. An alternative way. D. A breathtaking race. 14. What can we infer about carbon capture project from the last paragraph? A. It is still up in the air. B. It is dead in the water. C. It is widely recognized. D. It is far from satisfactory. 15. What does the text mainly talk about? A. A fruitful research. B. A timely rule change. C. An authorized project. D. A controversial proposal. 无锡江阴三校联考2025年秋学期12月质量调研 C If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences”. However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind. The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play. Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing the arts the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments, I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness struck as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city. There you found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air. If you are among the people who feel that the arts are pure pleasures to experience and participate in, you might see them as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat the arts less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave the arts into your everyday life. 28. What prevents people from enjoying the arts according to the text? A. Lack of interest. B. Avoidance of duty. C. Shortage of time. D. Art space inaccessibility. 29. What can we learn about the role of the arts according to the text? A. They explore mysteries of life. B. They spark emotional responses. C. They enhance physical well-being. D. They offer a getaway from daily life. 30. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph? A. Barriers to combine the arts and life. B. Benefits of engaging with the arts. C. Forms of distracting pleasures. D. Ways to integrate the arts into daily routine. 31. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. The Arts Journey: Refreshing Soul B. The Arts Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full C. Embracing the Arts: From Luxury to Necessity D. Connecting with the Arts: From Reality to Fantasy 巴蜀中学2026届高三12月月考 B Normally I pass my morning commute (通勤) absorbed in a book, headphones on. I miss a lot of what’s going on around me, but my reading hours are so limited and my “Books Read in2025” list is so embarrassingly short that I give up presence to get a couple of chapters in. On a recent day, however, I kept my book in my bag and made a game of looking at the people around me and imagining what their voices sound like. This game isn’t really fun, as games go, but it keeps me occupied, noticing, engaged with the world rather than ignoring it. In his poem “Everything Is Waiting for You,” David Whyte addresses the fundamental error of assuming separateness from everything and everyone else. “As if life / were a progressive and cunning crime / with no witness to the tiny hidden transgressions (越界).” He advises the reader to become alert. “You must note / the way the soap dish enables you, or the window latch grants you freedom.” The ordinary items around us are animate in his reading of the world. And not only that—— they’re likely to look on us favorably, to enable us, free us. My retreat (躲避) into books while on the train is only partly about getting reading done. It’s also about shutting out distraction, because I think that whatever is happening around me is disturbing, at the very least extraneous to my central purpose, which is getting from A to B. Sitting and just being in space with strangers, instead of retreating into a book or a phone, sometimes requires a mental shift. Who and what else is here? What if these noise-canceling headphones are keeping me from hearing the actually quite charming voices of the people beside me? If I want to feel more connected to other people, then what’s protective isn’t always productive. Or, as Whyte instructs, “Put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the /conversation.” 24. Why does the author usually bury herself in a book during her commute? A. To catch up on reading. B. To improve her public image. C. To observe strangers secretly. D. To make the commute feel shorter. 25. What does David Whyte seem to think of the world in his poem? A. A test that challenges us. B. A presence that supports us. C. A stage where we perform alone. D. A place where we make mistakes. 26. What does the underlined word “extraneous” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Irrelevant. B. Dangerous. C. Unusual. D. Essential. 27. What does the author encourage readers to do? A. Keep to yourself and avoid small talk. B. Escape into books and block out noise. C. Listen to inner thoughts and reflect on them. D. Put down the headphones and tune in to others. 2026届浙江省浙江七校联盟一模英语试题 C In the next few months, millions will apply for postgraduate study. Most plan to get a master’s degree, hoping it will help them stand out in a crowded job market. People often think they need a master’s degree to get or keep a job, mainly because they feel insecure, yet research shows a master’s usually raises pay much less than a college degree, and some programs leave graduates worse off. Despite the limited benefits for graduates, universities still have reasons to admit more postgraduates. In Britain, undergraduate fees are controlled by the government and have barely risen for ten years. Enrolling more postgraduates, who can be charged higher fees, is one way to make more money. In America, as fewer young people attend college, universities hope more students will return for master’s degrees. Since 2000, the cost of studying for a master’s in America has tripled. Many students still pay high fees because they believe higher degrees will help them earn more. In fact, people with a college degree make about 70% more than high-school graduates, while those with a master’s earn about 18% more. The subject chosen matters most. In America, master’s degrees in computer science and engineering bring the biggest pay rise. In some subjects, people even earn less. In Britain, men with a master’s in politics make about 10% less in their mid-30s than those who only studied it at college; for history, the drop is about 20%, and for English, nearly 30%. Women are more likely than men to gain from a master’s degree. A British study finds such degrees raise women’s earnings in 14 of 31 subjects, but for men, only in six. This is surprising because men usually earn more, and the gap grows with education. Still, women with higher degrees often earn more than those without, as they tend to work longer hours, especially after becoming parents. 28. What motivates many people to pursue a master’s degree? A. They want to gain an edge in the job market. B. They expect to find easier jobs after graduation. C. They hope to earn more than college graduates. D. They wish to prepare for further academic study. 29. Why do many universities want more postgraduate students? A. To earn more from higher tuition fees. B. To cope with the rising undergraduate fees. C. To attract returning students and adult learners. D. To provide more opportunities in technical fields. 30. What is the writer’s attitude toward people’s pursuit of master’s degrees? A. Appreciative. B. Unconcerned. C. Objective. D. Disapproving. 31. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. How a Master’s Degree Increases a Graduate’s Pay? B. Why Universities Enroll More Postgraduate Students? C. The Decline in Students Pursuing a Master’s Degree. D. The Value of a Master’s Degree and Its Impact Factors. 杭州学军中学2026首考适应性考试 D In work and in life, we are constantly taught that acting early ensures success. Yet after years of studying originals, I have found that the advantages of acting quickly are often outweighed by the downsides. It’s true the early bird gets the worm, but we can’t forget the early worm gets caught. Recently, researcher Jihae Shin tested an unconventional idea: procrastination (拖延) might boost originality.Shin asked participants to propose business for a college empty lot left by a convenience store. When they started the task immediately, they tended to propose conventional ideas-like another convenience store. When Shin randomly assigned some participants to delay the task to play computer games, they generated more novel ideas,like a tutoring center or a storage facility. Further experiments showed neither playing games nor taking a break boosted creativity. Shin concluded that when you procrastinate a task, you buy yourself time for divergent (发散的)thinking rather than“seizing and freezing” on one particular strategy. Procrastination may be the enemy of productivity, but it can be a resource for creativity. Ancient civilizations recognized this long before the Industrial Revolution’s efficiency fever. In ancient Egypt, there were two different verbs for procrastination: one meant laziness; the other meant waiting for the right time. In a classic study, marketing researcher Peter Golder analyzed hundreds of brands, comparing pioneering companies to slower settlers entering after pioneers created markets. The result was striking: pioneers failed at six times the rate of settlers. Settlers are often labelled as copycats, but this stereotype misses the mark. Instead of meeting the existing demand, they wait until they’re ready to introduce something new. They’re often slow to enter because they’re working on revolutionary products, services, or technologies within the category. In home video-game handles, the pioneer was Magnavox Odyssey in 1972, which mostly featured basic sports games. A settler, Nintendo, acquired the Odyssey’s distribution rights for Japan in 1975, and then blew Magnavox out of the water in the following decade by creating an original Nintendo Entertainment System. It transformed gaming with a user-friendly controller, advanced characters, and interactive role-playing. 12. Which of the following best shows Shin’s finding? A. He who hesitates is lost. B. More speed, less effect. C. Strike while the iron is hot. D. No pains, no gains. 13. What’s the purpose of Paragraph 3? A. To support a viewpoint. B. To correct a misconception. C. To introduce a practice. D. To promote a phenomenon. 14. What plays a key role in settlers’ success based on Golder’s findings? A. Doing effective marketing. B. Mastering strategic timing. C. Employing high technology. D. Breaking existing rules. 15. Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from? A. Seize the Day: The Early Bird Principle! B. The War of Innovation: Pioneers VS. Settlers. C. Unlocking Originality: Please Wait a Moment. D. The Secret to Success: Delaying or Not Delaying? 2026届浙江省北斗星盟高三一模英语试题 D Yvette Henry was in her kitchen fixing up dinner. So were all four of her kids. Then she remembered a TikTok video about “living room kids” and “bedroom kids,” and realized she and her husband had built a home dynamic where their children felt emotionally safe in shared spaces. A living room kid refers to a child who spends much of their home time in shared spaces such as the living room, kitchen or dining room. A bedroom kid refers to a child who spends most of their free time in the privacy of their bedroom. If you’re a parent, pay attention to your children’s needs and what rooms they prefer. There’s nothing wrong with either. Parents should feel proud knowing that living room kids feel comfortable and safe when congregating with family, said Whitney, associate clinical director of the Kids Mental Health Foundation. This sense of safety often stems from the enjoyment of shared activities, conversations, and simply being around one another. “Indeed, safety plays a crucial role,” she said. If there’s a lot of family conflict, a child might spend more time in their room to avoid that stressor. Children also tend to spend more time in their rooms as they enter their preteen and teenage years, said Dr. Thomas, a child psychiatrist at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. “A teenager will want to be more independent and feel responsible for themselves, and having a space for themselves in their room allows them to take control,” he said. It’s not necessarily a bad thing for children to spend more time in their bedroom, but he said parents should be cautious if an ordinarily “living room kid” suddenly starts isolating (孤立) in their room. This could be a sign that there’s something wrong. “Rather than viewing it as ‘living room’ vs ‘bedroom kids,’ the best way to view it is as a house and make sure that kids feel safe no matter where they are,” Thomas said. 12. Why is Yvette Henry’s story mentioned in the first paragraph? A. To present a parenting concept. B. To criticize a common family problem. C. To introduce a popular social media platform. D. To highlight the importance of family harmony. 13. What does the underlined word “congregating” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Resting. B. Gathering. C. Helping. D. Sharing. 14. According to Dr. Thomas, what is a driver for teenagers to become “bedroom kids”? A. The influence of teenage peers. B. The desire to avoid family conflicts. C. The need for a sense of independence. D. The lack of safety in shared family spaces. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Bedroom kids feel more isolated. B. Living room kids are mentally healthier. C. The essence of parenting is learning to let go. D. Observing changes matters more than labeling. 2026届广东省深圳高级中学高三上学期第二次诊断性测试英语试题 C “I write to find out what I’m thinking,” wrote the great American journalist John Dos Passos. Anyone engaged in writing understands this truth: the act of writing transforms half-formed ideas into precise, logical thought. What sounds coherent (有条理的) when spoken often appears weak and illogical when committed to paper. A recent MIT study provides convincing scientific evidence for this claim. Researchers used wearable brain scanners to compare students who wrote essays independently with those using AI assistance. The findings were clear: AI-assisted writers “consistently underperformed at brain, verbal, and behavioural levels.” They demonstrated that we need to write in order to think deeply. This research emerges at a critical historical moment for literacy. Childhood reading has reached record lows, with nearly half of British adults not reading a single book last year. Adult literacy is declining or making no progress across most OECD countries. Notably, average IQs have begun to decline since the 1980s, along with reasoning and problem-solving abilities — a trend that is unlikely to be random. Walter Ong’s influential work “Orality and Literacy” illuminates why writing is essential. He argued that literacy enabled Ancient Greece’s intellectual revolution. Oral cultures must “think memorable thoughts”, relying on rhyme, emotion, and cliché (陈词滥调) to preserve knowledge. Writing, by contrast, allows for precise, complex statements that can be examined, reviewed, and developed into logical arguments. In our digital age, no technology has surpassed the complicated architecture of the book. While the internet offers fragmented (碎片化的) information, books provide rich context and sustained logical connections. Reading is an active process that demands engagement and concentration — it is essentially thinking in dialogue with the text. As our culture becomes increasingly dominated by short-form videos and attention-fragmenting content, we risk losing the capacity for complex reasoning. Reading and writing form the foundation of serious thought — a habit that unites history’s greatest minds. Before we yield our cognitive development to screens and algorithms, we must carefully consider what we might be sacrificing. 8. What is the function of writing according to John Dos Passos? A. Revealing flaws in speech. B. Recording spoken words. C. Organizing thoughts. D. Ensuring fluency. 9. What is the key advantage of writing over oral cultures? A. It ensures greater objectivity. B. It makes for logical statements. C. It preserves knowledge longer. D. It requires “memorable thoughts”. 10. Why does the author describe reading as “thinking in dialogue with the text”? A. To show its interactive feature. B. To contrast with online reading. C. To underline its logical structure. D. To highlight its cultural relevance. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards people’s reasoning capacity? A. Dismissive. B. Concerned. C. Critical. D. Skeptical. 湖南师大附中2026届高三月考试卷 D Linguistics holds a basic premise (前提) at its heart; all languages are equal. Each of the world’s roughly 7,000 languages represents a unique way of seeing and understanding life, a natural experiment in human thought. Judgments of a language’s worth stem not from its structure, but from the power and status of its speakers. Yet this profound diversity is collapsing. Currently, about half of all languages have 10,000 or fewer speakers. The median number of speakers per language on every continent is below 1,000. These figures signal acute endangerment. Languages are not a dying natural death; they are being forced out of existence. A few dozen killer languages,” like English and Spanish, expand through political, economic, and cultural conquest, while centuries of imperialism, capitalism, and nation-building squeeze out the rest. The erosion happens everywhere; in settler societies like the US and Canada, half of the indigenous (原住民的) languages are already silent; in homes globally, families abandon mother tongues for dominant languages, losing not just words but gestures and cultural knowledge. Why does this loss matter? Each language holds unique insights into human communication — like the expressive clicks of Khoisan languages or the object-subject-verb order of Warao. More crucially, languages. carry poetry, oral histories, environmental wisdom, and lifeways. Research confirms that mother-tongue education and language maintenance are vital for mental and physical well-being, especially for marginalized (被边缘化的) communities. The organized effort to preserve languages is recent. Inspired by biodiversity and indigenous rights movements, linguists and activists now race to document languages, creating dictionaries and recording oral histories. However, linguists cannot “save” languages alone; that power lies with the communities themselves. Revitalization is a challenging act of hope, often feeling like a “wonderful madness” — an attempt to revive a worldview nearly lost. The fight for linguistic diversity is ultimately a fight alongside its speakers, requiring real support from the majority world that seldom notices this silent crisis. 12. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To list global language statistics. B. To present a current language crisis. C. To argue against language superiority. D. To compare various language structures. 13. What does the term “killer languages” refer to in the text? A. Those no longer spoken by any community. B. Those passing on through words and gestures. C. Those thriving at the expense of other languages. D. Those simplifying complex sound and grammar rules. 14. Why does language loss matter according to paragraph 3? A. It degrades poetry and oral histories. B. It threatens global environmental safety. C. It damages well-being of all communities. D. It hurts the continuity of some knowledge 15. What is essential for language revival according to the last paragraph? A. Adequate external funding B. Sustained community endeavor. C. Unshakable individual optimism. D. Diverse technological advancement. 湖南省长沙市雨花区长沙市雅礼中学2025-2026学年高三上学期1月月考英语试题 D Christmas stockings may contain more surprises than usual this year, as children open presents that can talk back. Toymakers in China have declared 2025 the year of artificial intelligence(AI) and are producing robots and teddies that can teach, play and tell stories. In work and play, AI is reshaping childhood. It promises every child the kind of upbringing previously available only to the rich, with private tutors, personalized courses and tailored entertainment. A childhood fit for a king could become universal. Technology is creating new forms of fun, too. Hollywood may dismiss AI videos as low-quality stuff, but young people are consuming them and making their own. There are well-publicized risks in letting children loose on an evolving technology. Yet childhood may be disrupted most radically by things that AI does when it is behaving as intended. The technology quickly learns what its master likes — and shows more of it. Social-media feeds have already created echo chambers (回声室) where people see only views they agree with. Not only does this destroy serendipity. A favorites-only diet means a child need never learn to tolerate something unfamiliar. One-sided relationships with chatbots present a similar risk. AI companions that never criticize, nor share feelings of their own, are a poor preparation for dealing with imperfect humans. Yes-bots threaten to create children not used to taking turns, who grow up into colleagues unable to compromise and partners unfamiliar with the give-and-take required in a relationship. It is a future filled with opportunities and hidden traps. AI shows undeniable potential to improve education and enrich entertainment. It may one day let every child live like royalty. But as real kings often discover, a specially designed upbringing can also be a lonely and atomized one. The truly privileged may be those whose parents and teachers know when to turn it off. 12. What can we infer from paragraph 2 about AI? A. It makes entertainment more exciting and diverse. B. It opens access to high-quality nurturing for all. C. It aims to make all children’s experiences luxurious. D. It challenges the standards of traditional industries. 13. What does the underlined word “serendipity” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Surprise. B. Treasure. C. Motivation. D. Tradition. 14. What is the main danger of “Yes-bots” in paragraph 4? A. They give children inaccurate information. B. They leave children without key social skills. C. They lower children’s interest in real social life. D. They cost too much for average families. 15. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. A Personalized tutor: AI’s Educational Promise. B. AI Revolution: Technology’s Total Transformation. C. Talking Toys: Risks in AI Companionship. D. Reshaped Childhood: Promise and Risk of AI. 山东省济宁市2025-2026学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题 D The Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft report on greenhouse gases and the U.S. climate this July. Downplaying the extent to which humans are warming the planet, and questioning the links between global warming and extreme weather, the report argues that dramatic emission (排放) cuts could do more harm than good. In the weeks that followed the report’s release, climate researchers submitted lengthy, detailed responses. Their message was simple: The report gets the science, the risks, and the policy math wrong. Take crops for example. The report begins by stating that extra carbon dioxide (CO2) can help plants grow. While that is true in a lab, it is not the whole story in a farmer’s field. Heatwaves, droughts, and shifts in rainfall can erase gains from higher CO2 levels. Any honest review must weigh CO2’s benefits against heat stress, water stress, and the emergence of new pests. But the DOE draft ignores that. As for humans’ role, the draft argues that humans play a relatively minor role in current warming, and implies that biased measurements are to blame for studies that claim otherwise. However, the best evidence still suggests that human emissions are the primary driver. That is why every major assessment, from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to the U.S. National Climate Assessment, credits the most recent warming to human activity. On the extremes, the draft states that U.S. records do not support increases in heat waves, heavy rainfall, droughts, hurricanes, or wildfires. Here again, the reply from climate experts is direct: The literature shows clear increases in many of these risks, with regional differences, while the DOE draft quotes the records selectively or out of context. Examining the compound extremes reveals that we are on track for a warmer baseline climate, which will lead to more crop losses, and more urban flood damage. So what can we do? Don’t let the report cloud our judgments. The basics still stand: Greenhouse gases trap heat, and more heat increases the base risks for extreme weather events. Cutting emissions lowers those risks, and acting sooner is cheaper than acting late. 12. What do climate researchers argue about the DOE draft report? A. It builds on unscientific foundation. B. It overstates human-caused warming. C. It advocates dramatic emission reductions. D. It owes global warming to extreme weather. 13. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. The necessity of field research. B. The importance of lab experiment. C. The occurrence of natural disasters. D. The overall evaluation of CO2’s effects. 14. Which best describes the draft’s citations? A. Authoritative. B. Out-dated. C. One-sided. D. Picky. 15. What is the structure of the passage? (P=paragraph) A. B. C. D. 山东省青岛市部分学校2025-2026学年高三上学期1月期末调研英语试题 D A 2023 study by researchers at the University of Hong Kong investigated a phenomenon, examining how loneliness and social anxiety correlate with the problematic use of conversational AI. They found that individuals with social anxiety were more likely to use the technology in an addictive manner, with loneliness increasing this tendency. Renwen Zhang, Professor of the National University of Singapore, claims that many users find talking with AI “friends” relieves loneliness and stress because the chatbots listen without ever criticizing or dismissing them and are available 24/7, characteristics difficult to find in the real world. He assumed that people turn to conversational AI as an escape from the discomfort of social interactions. However, a study found that dependence on conversational AI can actually worsen social anxiety, which may unintentionally lead to social withdrawal. A person with social anxiety, who lacks close relationships in the real world, may start using a character (e.g, ai chatbot) to share personal thoughts typically reserved for a close friend. While this may start as a safe space, the growing dependency on AI for emotional closeness can deepen loneliness, intensify social anxiety, and reduce the ability to build real-world connections. Since the system is not programmed to deal with such personal troubles or understand the real-world impact of its responses, this reliance can lead to harmful consequences. Zhang discussed the limitations of current conversational AI in handling mental distress (痛苦). Because conversational AI only reads the literal words, it misinterprets distress signals and fails to react appropriately. Similarly, unlike trained professionals, some conversational AI cannot recognize the severity of mental unwellness. It may reinforce negative thoughts and beliefs. Also, as AI is designed to maintain engagement, it may encourage focusing on troubling issues without realizing them. Undeniably, the emergence of conversational AI itself marks a leap in technological progress. Making chatbots more empathetic can help make interactions more engaging, relatable, and comforting, but doing this may pose several risks. It may discourage people from seeking real human connections, which will worsen loneliness or reduce the importance of interpersonal relationships. 32. What makes socially anxious users feel at ease with chatbots? A. They connect like-minded people online. B. They provide non-judgmental responses. C. They generate texts in different languages. D. They replace the need for face-to-face communication. 33. Zhang mentioned the limitations of conversational AI to _________. A. criticize developers for ignoring users’ mental health B. stress that reliance on AI may have undesired results C. explain why AI fails to recognize the causes of mental distress D. argue that AI should be further developed for emotional support 34. What’s the author’s attitude to conversational AI? A. Reserved about its practical effectiveness. B. Interested but confused about its complexity. C. Optimistic about its future despite its current limits. D. Generally positive but cautious about its potential risks. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. AI Friends: Always Give the Right Advice B. AI Friends: Know You Better Than You Do C. AI Companionship: Comfort or Social Trap? D. AI Companionship: Time Bank or Time Debt? $ 目录 浙江省普通高中尖峰联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月联考英语试题 2 四川省成都市成都外国语学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试卷 3 2026届浙江省天域全国名校协作体高三一模英语试题 4 广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2025-2026学年高三第一阶段测试英语试题 6 浙江省金华十校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月考试英语试题 7 2026届浙江省宁波市海曙区等5地高三一模英语试题 8 2026届浙江省湖州市吴兴区等5地高三一模英语试题 10 重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 12 山东省烟台市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中学业水平诊断英语试题 13 山东省潍坊市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中阶段性检测英语试题 15 重庆市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中调研考试英语试题 16 山东省青岛市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 18 2025~2026学年12月南京七校联合学情调研 19 广东省2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考 20 聊城四中2025届高三12月份月考 22 山东省实验中学2026届高三第三次诊断考试 24 重庆市沙坪坝区重庆市第八中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语 25 诸暨市2025年12月高三诊断性考试试题 27 西安中学 2026届高三质量检测考试(三) 28 福建省福州六校联考2025-2026学年高三上学期12月英语试题 29 无锡江阴三校联考2025年秋学期12月质量调研 31 巴蜀中学2026届高三12月月考 32 2026届浙江省浙江七校联盟一模英语试题 33 杭州学军中学2026首考适应性考试 35 2026届浙江省北斗星盟高三一模英语试题 37 2026届广东省深圳高级中学高三上学期第二次诊断性测试英语试题 38 湖南师大附中2026届高三月考试卷 39 湖南省长沙市雨花区长沙市雅礼中学2025-2026学年高三上学期1月月考英语试题 41 山东省济宁市2025-2026学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题 42 山东省青岛市部分学校2025-2026学年高三上学期1月期末调研英语试题 44 浙江省普通高中尖峰联盟2025-2026学年高三上学期10月联考英语试题 D In a recent article, Markham Heid shares with us an unusual life crisis. At 41, he has built what many would regard as the good life: he has a family; he is healthy, productive, and creative; he has time to travel, read, exercise, and see friends. Yet, he feels that “something is off.” To fight against this feeling, some of his friends have turned to special retreats, while others try to solve it through fitness. What makes Heid’s problem somewhat odd is that it does not seem to arise from anything specific. If he had lost his job, had no time for himself, or was struggling in his marriage, the feeling would be understandable. In the history of philosophy, there have been many attempts to understand such a powerful but objectless feeling. Boredom, anxiety, depression and despair are some of the descriptions this mood has received. Heid ends up attributing his crisis to the lack of new experiences. The Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard calls this the “illusion of crop rotation”, the idea that changing the environment frequently can save us from this mood. The German philosopher Martin Heidegger also describes a similar state: one may still be surrounded by the same people and activities, but these no longer engage us as they used to. He calls it a kind of “anxiety” created by nothing in particular. No wonder the psychologist Sigmund Freud once described anxiety as a “riddle.” But what really drives this mood is not the need for new experiences. It is not even the particulars of our individual lives or the cultures we belong to, but that we have been given a life to live in the first place, the taste of possibility that comes with being alive. This mood is not due to doubts like “Do I have enough hobbies?” or “Have I achieved my goal?” It is related to the more fundamental questions like “What does it mean to be human?” “What am I supposed to do with the fact that I was given a life?” and “What kind of life is possible for me?” This is why this mood is likely to appear frequently in our life. This is why once many of our life goals are fulfilled, we begin to wonder what life itself is for. These questions never have a final answer and they can always leave us with a great sense of agony about who we are and how we should go on. Nevertheless, recognizing that these doubts are there, and that they matter, can at least allow us to know what may be missing, even when everything is good. 12. Which of the following can best describe Markham Heid’s crisis? A. It results from a need for change. B. It is caused by uncertainties in life. C. It is a confusion about life’s meaning. D. It leads to disconnection from family and friends. 13. According to the author, how can the crisis in the passage be dealt with? A. By studying philosophy. B. By developing new hobbies. C. By going travelling frequently. D. By embracing the objectless feeling. 14. What does the word “agony” underlined in the last paragraph most probably mean? A. Pain. B. Wonder. C. Direction. D. Achievement. 15. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. What leads to a Life Crisis B. Boredom Makes Us Human C. How to Fix a Mid-life Crisis D. Anxiety Gives Us Life Goals 12. C 13. D 14. A 15. B 这是一篇议论文。文章讲述一位生活顺利的中年人却陷入无明显原因的“人生危机”。通过哲学与心理学视角，作者指出这种“无对象的焦虑”源于对生命意义的追问，而非外部环境。认识这种情绪本身，有助于理解生活的缺失与价值。 四川省成都市成都外国语学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试卷 D After winning the 2024 FT & Schroders Business Book of the Year Award for Supremacy, Parmy Olson has begun using large language models(LLMs)more frequently in her own research. “They can be a helpful tool for bouncing ideas around, exploring angles and getting historical references to make comparisons,” she says. However, Olson remains skeptical about their ability to produce engaging writing. She finds the results uninspiring and argues that no model can truly generate text capable of replacing her own writing. The rise of AI in publishing has caused heated debate. While some view LLMs as useful tools, others argue they threaten authorship (著作权) — particularly when models are trained on pirated books without permission. In response, publishers have pushed for control claused to resist such use or ensure compensation. Elsewhere in the industry, others are focused on shaping responsible use. A survey of 5,000 writers led to the release of AI guidelines by publisher Wiley, emphasizing that AI should serve as a companion to human creativity, not a replacement. Kevin Andersons CEO of a ghostwriting (代笔) agency, believes AI will mostly replace lower — to mid-level ghostwriters, as AI can quickly produce standard, well-structured instructional books. However, he argues that high-end ghostwriting deals still require human judgment, empathy (同理心), and interviewing skills, which machines are unable to replicate. “Generating content isn’t necessarily the part that humans do better than AI. It’s figuring out what the content should be and being that interviewer, using their human intuition to figure out how to get the story out of the person the right way” he says. The technology is advancing fast. Mr Esmond Harmsworth, president of the literary agency Aevitas, warns, “Already we are seeing a large decline in some of the side jobs that authors have done to supplement book income.” He adds that authors must now compete with AI-generated books that sometimes reuse their own ideas or phrasing. Harmsworth acknowledges that AI hasn’t caught up with top talent — “but the big question we have all faced is how long that will last.” 12. What does Parmy Olson think of LLMs in writing? A. They excel at fascinating content. B. They are valuable for generating ideas. C. They can faithfully copy others’ writing styles. D. They might produce incorrect historical references. 13. Why were AI guidelines issued? A. To regulate AI’s role as a supportive tool. B. To protect the authorship of original works. C. To prohibit the application of AI in publishing. D. To reduce AI companies’ loss from legal conflicts. 14. Which statement would Mr. Anderson probably agree with? A. High-end ghostwriting will be dominated by AI in the future. B. Human talent remains in high demand in the writing industry. C. Humans are accomplished at conveying true emotions in writing. D. AI has almost satisfied the requirements of any writing assignment. 15. What is Harmsworth’s attitude toward AI’s impact on authors? A. Optimistic. B. Disappointed. C. Unclear. D. Concerned. 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D 这是一篇新闻评论类议论文，围绕 AI（大型语言模型 LLMs）在出版与写作领域的应用展开，先以获奖作家帕米・奥尔森的经历说明 LLMs 可辅助构思却难替代优质写作，再探讨 AI 引发的著作权争议及出版社出台指南规范其作为辅助工具的使用，接着通过代笔机构 CEO 和文学代理总裁的观点，分析 AI 对中低端代笔的替代及对作家副业、创意的冲击与潜在威胁；整体按 “个人案例引入 — 行业争议与规范 — 不同从业者观点” 的篇章结构推进。 2026届浙江省天域全国名校协作体高三一模英语试题 C Is text-messaging driving us apart? These days, we talk to each other a lot with our thumbs — sending six billion text messages a day, and likely a few billion more on services like Whats App. But some worry that so much messaging leads to less communication. For instance, when hanging out with friends, we’d be texting secretively at the same time, pretending to maintain eye contact but mentally somewhere else. New technologies often upset the way we relate to one another, of course. But such division caused by texting have a strong echo in the arguments we had over telephone a hundred years ago. The small device gave us a new way to contact one another and quickly promote new forms of socializing. Callers arranged regular “visiting” calls, dialing remote family to catch up on news. Soon, though, social critics thought it would be so easy to talk that we’d never leave each other alone. Others worried that the telephone sped up life, demanding instant reactions. The use of the telephone gave little room for reflection. It produced a craziness in the ordinary concerns of life which didn’t make for domestic happiness. “We shall soon be nothing but transparent piles of jelly (果冻) to each other,” a London writer moaned in 1897. However, nowadays the telephone call seems like a throwback to a gentler era. When Jenna Birch, a communication professor at the University of Iowa, started dating a man who insisted on calling her on the phone, she found it warm and delightful. So she doesn’t think the shift to texting has degraded our interactions. According to her study, teenagers who text the most are also those who spend the most time face to face with friends. Communication, it seems, brings more communication, and — as she argues — just because talk happens in text doesn’t mean it’s not meaningful. Michéle Martin of Carleton University, thinks we’re living through a replay of the telephone, where the things that made it valuable — instant communications — are the same that made it annoying. “People believe they are liberated because they can bring the mobile phone everywhere,” Martin says. “But at the same time, they are slaves to it.” 28. What’s the function of the first paragraph? A. To introduce the topic. B. To describe a scene. C. To offer an argument. D. To issue a warning. 29. According to paragraph 4, what does telephone use cause? A. People experience very tight schedule. B. People tend to lack individuality. C. People become narrow and uninformed. D. People lose the ability to reflect. 30. What can we learn from paragraph 5? A. Telephone calls are particularly welcomed in dating. B. Teenagers are addicted to communicating by texting. C. The shift to texting is destructive to face-to-face time. D. The meaning of communication goes beyond medium. 31. What’s the best title for the text? A. Oh My God! We’ve Been Here Before! B. Gone with the Wind, Dear Texting! C. Life is Too Short for So Many Texting. D. Oh, Telephone, a Tale of Two Sides. 28. A 29. D 30. D 31. A 本文是一篇议论文，围绕 “短信是否让人们关系疏远” 展开，先以当下大量使用短信的现象引出话题及相关担忧；接着类比百年前人们对电话的争议，说明新技术常引发社交方式争议；再通过爱荷华大学教授的研究指出短信未降低互动质量，沟通媒介不影响意义；最后借卡尔顿大学学者观点点明当下对短信的态度与当年对电话类似；整体按 “提出当下议题 — 类比历史争议 — 呈现现代研究 — 总结观点” 的篇章结构推进。 广东省深圳市高级中学高中园2025-2026学年高三第一阶段测试英语试题 D Quick: what’s your best friend’s phone number? Don’t feel bad if you can’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 onto 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. We put something between ourselves and the world — a camera — instead of just being in the moment, 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 (眨眼) 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 do what our “meat-computers” can’t: protect all the moments of a life that would otherwise be lost. 12. What can be inferred from paragraph 1? A. We rely more on tools to memorize. B. We are burdened with phone numbers. C. Technology damages our own memory. D. Technology distances us from our friends. 13. What does the underlined word “eclipsed” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Improved. B. Compared. C. Outperformed. D. Undervalued. 14. What negative effect does online sharing bring about? A. Disconnection from nature. B. High cost of digital devices. C. Disregard for real experiences. D. Addiction to the virtual world. 15. What does the author advise us to do in the last paragraph? A. Stop sharing memories online. B. Take time to adapt to the digital age. C. Make efforts to enhance memory. D. Strike a balance between life and work. 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. B 这是一篇议论文。核心话题是人类对外部记忆工具的依赖及其利弊，篇章结构为 “生活现象引入 — 人工记忆的发展与普及 — 外界对过度记录的担忧 — 作者理性看待并建议适应新技术”。文章指出我们越来越依赖工具储存记忆，过度拍照分享会让人脱离当下体验，但社交媒体时代尚短，人们需要时间适应，技术本身也有保存珍贵瞬间的价值。 浙江省金华十校2025-2026学年高三上学期11月考试英语试题 C On a cool day this past August, a two-year-old boy walked onto Boston’s Stanwood Street, a narrow neighborhood way lined with parked cars on both sides. A driver hit the child, whose blue-shirted body disappeared under the car. Miraculously (奇迹般地), the child survived. But it was not a miracle that saved him mere feet before hitting the child, the driver had slowed for a speed hump (减速带). “Had that car been going faster, there’s a very good chance that kid would not have lived.” says Boston chief of streets Jasper Franklin-Hodge. Crashes, explains associate professor of surgery David Mooney, are “all kinetic energy (动能) .” Doubling a car’s speed makes its kinetic energy four times bigger. “Only 10 percent of pedestrians (行人) die when struck by a vehicle traveling at 23 miles per hour — but a quarter die when the speed is 32 m. p.h. , half at 42 m. p.h. , and three-quarters at 50 m. p.h.” he says. Accordingly, safety-minded road planners look for every opportunity to reduce vehicle speed. One might think speed could be reduced simply by lowering the speed limit, but the reality is more complex. Stanwood Street’s posted speed limit of 20 m. p.h. (a “slow zone”) was reinforced by tightly parked cars and speed humps — all physically encouraging the driver to go slowly. Architect Jeff Speck studies urban roads like this one, helping cities design safe, walkable streets. In an urban environment, he says, drivers choose their speed based not on the posted limit but on “what feels safe in that environment”. But drivers often dislike the interventions that encourage slow speeds. Many drivers desire “elbow room”, so those who are going beyond the speed limit by 5 to 10 m. p.h. can still proceed easily. However, designing a road for a speed faster than its posted limit invites everyone to speed. “Giving drivers a feeling of safety,” Speck says, “makes them more dangerous.” 28. What saved the two-year-old boy? A. Pure luck. B. A speed hump. C. The quick action of the driver. D. The low speed limit of the neighborhood. 29. How does Mooney illustrate the relationship between vehicle speed and death rate? A. By referring to a study. B. By sharing experiences. C. By providing statistics. D. By analyzing cause and effect. 30. What does the underlined word “reinforced” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Strengthened. B. Replaced. C. Disturbed. D. Determined. 31. What is Speck’s attitude towards “elbow room”? A. Favorable. B. Disapproving. C. Tolerant. D. Unclear. 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. B 本文是一篇结合事实报道与科学分析的议论文，主要探讨车辆速度与行人安全的关系，并论证物理性道路设计（如减速带）在控制车速、提升安全方面比单纯设置限速标志更为有效。文章以一个真实的孩子被撞却奇迹生还的案例开篇，生动引出主题；随后通过外科医生引用的动能原理和详实死亡率统计数据，从科学角度论证了速度的危害性；进而由城市规划专家指出，驾驶者的速度选择更多依赖于道路环境带来的“感觉”而非限速牌，从而引出核心论点——需要通过停车位、减速带等物理干预来“强化”低速环境；结尾部分则通过讨论驾驶员对“宽松道路”的偏好与实际安全需求之间的矛盾，进一步强调了严格道路设计的重要性。全文结构层层递进，从个案到普适原理，再到解决方案与争议回应，逻辑严谨，论证有力。 2026届浙江省宁波市海曙区等5地高三一模英语试题 C What if you could meet most of your daily needs-shopping, work, education, healthcare-within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from your home? This is the exciting vision of the “15-minute city”, an urban planning concept that gained global attention years ago. However, putting it into practice has sparked unexpected and fierce opposition. The concept was popularized by Mayor Anne Hidalgo of Paris and based on the research of French scholar Carlos Moreno. It suggests a move from city planning centered mainly on cars to one focused on “chronic-urbanism”. The goal is to return urban space to people, with more parks and streets for walking. Advocates argue that this model addresses multiple crises all at the same time: climate change, social isolation, and public health. Despite its apparent benefits, opponents have misrepresented the idea online, framing it as a secret government plan to control people’s free movement. While these claims are baseless, they have gained support, influencing public opinion and making it harder for cities like Oxford and Melbourne to carry out the concept. The real issue, however, goes deeper than misinformation. It points to a fundamental problem in urban innovation: the difficulty of imagining a life less dependent on the private car. For decades, the car has symbolized personal freedom and status. Any policy that seems to reduce car use, even if it aims to enhance overall quality of life, can make people feel emotionally upset. This reflects what transport experts call “car dependency”, a cultural and deep-rooted habit that is hard to break. The situation mirrors past urban conflicts. For instance, many people opposed creating walking-only streets in city centers decades ago, but now, such areas are mostly loved and valued. The experts of a recent study on sustainable transition conclude that the battle for the 15-minute city is not just about planning; it’s about messaging. Success depends not only on smart design but also on effectively conveying its vision of a more sustainable and human urban future. 28. What can we learn about “chronic-urbanism” in paragraph 2? A. It gives more space to people. B. It aims to expand road networks. C. It focuses on car development. D. It was created by Carlos Moreno. 29. What do the opponents think of the 15-minute city? A. Traffic-slowing. B. Money-wasting. C. Freedom-limiting. D. Tech-demanding. 30. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The challenge of a less car-centered life. B. The significance of private cars. C. The public’s reactions to a new policy. D. The definition of car dependency. 31. What does the experts’ conclusion imply in the last paragraph? A. Public opinions are too hard to change. B. Sustainable transition is the top priority. C. Communication matters as much as design. D. Planning should send an innovative message. 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. C 这是一篇议论文，围绕“15分钟城市”这一城市规划理念展开论述。文章首先介绍了该概念旨在满足居民日常需求的愿景及其在巴黎的实践，继而指出其在推广中遭遇的强烈反对；随后，文章深入剖析了反对声音的根源，指出其超越了网络谣言，实则源于社会对私家车文化的深度依赖与情感认同；最后，作者借历史案例和专家研究得出结论，强调这一城市创新的成功不仅依赖于巧妙的设计，更在于能否有效向公众传播其可持续与人本主义的未来图景。全文层层递进，从现象到本质，展现了城市变革所面临的文化与观念挑战。 2026届浙江省湖州市吴兴区等5地高三一模英语试题 D I often catch myself asking my questions to AI chatbots with a “please” and a “thank you.” Apparently, I am not alone. A 2024 survey found that approximately 67% of U.S. AI users are also polite and show gratitude toward AI search engines. Some even joked about the cost: if every polite word consumes electricity, the bill must be high. OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman replied: “Tens of millions of dollars well spent — you never know.” In reality, of course, AI chatbots do not appreciate politeness; they lack consciousness, feelings or social needs. From a purely utilitarian (功利主义的) standpoint, all those pleases and thank yous are just flushing money down the toilet. Still, there may be value that isn’t immediately measurable in showing gratitude toward AI. Psychologists Robert Emmons and Michael McCullough carried out an experiment in which they divided participants into three groups, asking the first to list things they are grateful for, while others listed daily troubles or simply kept journals. After 10 weeks, they found that the first group reported 25% higher happiness levels, stronger inner strength and even better physical health. What’s true of gratitude is also true of kindness and generosity more generally. Experiments at UC Riverside found that performing “five small acts of kindness per week” produced steady increases in happiness. This idea isn’t new. The medieval thinker Maimonides wrote that “it is better for a person to give one coin to a thousand poor people than to give a thousand coins to one poor person.” He believed that regular acts of goodness, like giving charity and expressing gratitude, make us happier in the long run by turning virtue into a habit. So perhaps all of our pleases and thank yous to AI have value, even if they cost OpenAI millions of dollars annually. Showing appreciation, even toward a machine, reinforces positive habits of courtesy (礼貌), patience and empathy. In our increasingly digital and automated world, preserving these human qualities may be more valuable than the cost of a little extra electricity. Ultimately, the beneficiary of our politeness isn’t the AI at all, but ourselves. 32. How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1? A. By quoting an expert. B. By telling a story. C. By presenting a phenomenon. D. By defining a concept. 33. What value of gratitude does the experiment in paragraph 3 show? A. It strengthens our bodies and minds. B. It reduces daily stress levels. C. It improves memory and creativity. D. It deepens social relationships. 34. Which of the following would Maimonides most likely approve of? A. Giving gifts to friends on birthdays. B. Making a large donation to a charity. C. Expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving Day. D. Volunteering weekly at a community kitchen. 35. What message does the author mainly convey in the text? A. Courtesy to AI saves electricity bills. B. AI improves the quality of human life. C. Politeness benefits humans rather than AI. D. AI learns empathy from human behavior. 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C 这是一篇议论文，围绕“人类对AI使用礼貌用语”这一社会现象。文章首先通过调查数据呈现普遍现象，继而从功利主义角度指出其无意义性；随后笔锋一转，引用心理学实验与中世纪哲学思想，论证礼貌行为对塑造人类积极心理习惯的隐性价值；最终升华观点，指出礼貌的终极受益者是人类自身，从现象描述到价值阐发的递进式论证结构。 重庆市巴蜀中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期10月月考英语试题 D For some readers, a dictionary opens up a world. Dictionaries contain multiple pleasures, such as settling word-game wars by turning actual pages. For the rest, a dictionary is either outdated or strictly online. In 2012, Encyclopaedia Britannica stopped printing new editions, going digital-only. In his book, Unabridged: The Thrill of (and Threat to) the Modern Dictionary, American journalist Stefan Fatsis writes of the shift brought about by our decade-old dependence on search engines: “Definitions, good and bad, were a click away, and most people didn’t care or couldn’t tell which was which: expert research, scraped data, zombie (僵尸) websites, whatever popped up in a search.” When I was a child， I loved dictionaries, and so did every sensible parent in Calcutta. If your child was literate, one of the 20 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary or an illustratedCollins was the surest way to keep them happily occupied, setting them off on hunts for lost or forgotten words. Fatsis sees dictionary-making as “a human endeavor (努力) stretching back to the third millennium BCE”. From the Akkadians to Sanskrit scholars, what dictionary makers hoped to do went far beyond the already tricky task of writing definitions: their job was to explain and track “the endless shifts in language”. Change is inevitable, though Fatsis also asks what we lose in the name of convenience. He writes, “the job of the dictionary was firmly established… By the time I finished this book, it wasn’t clear how much longer flesh-bone-and-blood lexicographers would be needed to document the march of the English language. Between traditional search engines and AI-enhanced search through LLMs (large language models), the way we look up words, and find meaning in language itself, has changed.” We can’t claim that humanity still needs physical dictionaries. Like encyclopedias and atlases, the best of them have long moved online. Indeed, the starting points of most search engines were the encyclopedias and dictionaries compiled (编纂) by experts. But I plan to hold on to my beloved, dog-eared physical dictionaries — such priceless time capsules, one of the last paradises of freedom from the endless scroll of digital content. 12. What has reduced people’s reliance on physical dictionaries? A. The decline of the print media. B. The convenience of online lookup. C. People’s indifference to accuracy. D. Publishers’ insistence on going digital. 13. What can we infer about the future of real-life lexicographers? A. Their workload will double. B. They will remain in demand. C. Their existence is threatened. D. They need to upgrade their skills. 14. Why does the author stick to physical dictionaries? A. They boost long-term memory. B. They last longer than digital files. C. They offer an escape from screens. D. They give more authoritative definitions. 15. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Word in Favor of Dictionaries B. My Love for Looking up Words C. A Best-seller on the Theme of Change D. Human Endeavors in Dictionary-making 12. B 13. C 14. C 15. A 本文是一篇议论文，围绕纸质词典在数字时代的价值与困境展开讨论。文章开篇通过对比两类读者对词典的不同态度，引出词典载体从纸质向数字迁移的整体趋势。随后，作者重点介绍了记者法茨斯著作中的核心观点：搜索引擎和人工智能的普及不仅改变了人们查询定义的方式，更对传统词典编纂者的人类专家角色构成了生存威胁。文章中间部分穿插了作者童年与词典的情感记忆，以及从历史视角审视词典编纂的人文价值，为讨论增添了深度与温度。结尾处，作者在理性承认数字化不可避免的同时，鲜明地表达了个人对纸质词典的留恋——将其视为摆脱数字信息洪流的“自由净土”。全文结构层层递进，从现象描述到深层分析，最终落脚于人文情怀的抒发，在科技与人文的张力中引发读者对语言载体变迁的深思。 山东省烟台市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中学业水平诊断英语试题 B From the outside, a dream career shows only achievements, but Jeff Lemire explores its inner reality in 10,000 Ink Stains. Written in first person, this book tracks his 25-year journey as a cartoonist, writer and showrunner, from an Ontario farm kid to a household name. In 19 chapters, Lemire focuses mainly on the project processes, framing early failures as key to his success. Lemire started out as a lonely kid, reading all the comics coming back to his hometown. He describes how, if he stuck around his hometown, there were essentially two employment choices: farming or working at a nearby automobile factory. Not being into either, he chose to study film in Toronto instead. Soon he found himself working in restaurants and spending the remainder of his time on his first love: drawing and writing comics. The chapters are full of often-fascinating images set alongside Lemire’s narrative (复述), ranging from early pencil rough drafts and character designs to polished cover art and final comic pages. Readers can see Lemire’s style develop and mature over time. The images also evidence an artist continually willing to take chances and play with new approaches and forms. Lost Dogs, Lemire’s first graphic novel drawn in a loose, moody style, won a Xeric Grant after five years’ efforts, an extraordinary comics award that lifted his confidence to make a living as a cartoonist. Though it took determination to keep going, he ultimately broke through with Tales from the Farm, which aired on Canada’s CBC Television as a miniseries largely shaped by the original cartoonist himself. He also produced The Nobody and became a writer, cooperating with different artists on various storylines. What’s appealing about seeing the story of Lemire’s work life unfold is the massive creativity he has sustained over time. He recounts a creative practice of handling multiple projects at once, an approach that offsets the trap that many artists fall into when they hit a wall on a major project. More than a memoir, 10,000 Ink Stains is a love letter to comics and creativity. Lemire invites readers to see the passion and pain behind every ink stain, uncovering the messy, winding truth of a dream career. 24. Why did Lemire study film in Toronto? A. To enhance his comic skills. B. He disliked the countryside. C. He longed to be a film producer. D. To seek a decent career option. 25. What is the value of the images in Lemire’s10,000 Ink Stains? A. They display his stylistic evolution. B. They replace his written narrative. C. They are all his polished final works. D. They reflect his childhood hobbies. 26. What do we know about Lemire’sLost Dogs? A. It took him a decade to complete. B. It’s a joint creation with other artists. C. Its success fueled his resolve to carry on. D. It was a follow-up to his television series. 27. What does the underlined phrase “hit a wall” in Paragraph 5 mean? A. Lose their appeal. B. Run out of ideas. C. Cool down. D. Give up. 24. D 25. A 26. C 27. B 这是一篇书评，介绍并评价了漫画家杰夫·勒米尔的职业生涯回忆录《一万个墨迹》。文章开篇点明该书透过成功光环，揭示了梦想职业背后不为人知的真实历程。正文部分首先概述了勒米尔为逃离家乡有限就业选择而赴多伦多求学电影的背景，进而重点分析了书中图像资料如何见证其艺术风格的演变与成熟。书评随后通过列举《迷途之犬》和《农场故事》等关键作品的成功历程，具体说明了早期失败如何奠定其事业突破的基础，并特别赞扬了他同时处理多个项目的创作方法，以此克服创作瓶颈。结尾总结升华，指出该书不仅是个人回忆录，更是对漫画与创作热情的真情告白。全文结构清晰，从背景介绍、形式分析到内容评述，层层递进，为读者提供了对该书内容与价值的全面概览。 山东省潍坊市2025-2026学年高三上学期期中阶段性检测英语试题 B It was in a secondhand bookstore that I first encountered the magic of annotations (注释). Flipping through the pages of an old copy of The Great Gatsby, I discovered delicate notes penciled in margins (页边) — reflections on Gatsby’s dreams, sighs over Daisy’s choices, and even a tiny teardrop spot beside the tragic ending. The unmet reader’s emotions seemed to breathe through the paper, turning the book into a living dialogue across time. On TikTok and Instagram, readers now share their creatively annotated books with color-coded notes that sometimes fill full pages. This trend has sparked a debate: Is the practice of annotations a bad habit or a beneficial effort? Historically, annotations have been a powerful tool for deep learning. Leonardo da Vinci scribbled (涂鸦) thoughts on gravity in the Codex Arundel years before Galileo published his work on the subject, proving how annotations can harbor groundbreaking ideas. Similarly, writers like Herman Melville and Edgar Allan Poe used margins to refine their thoughts. In the academic community, annotations are celebrated for enhancing comprehension and critical thinking. In writing workshops, deep reading — including annotations — helps students express interpretations and maintain “learner independence”. However, annotation styles online seem to differ widely from the annotations expected in the academic community. While some criticize them as overly decorative, their value lies in serving the reader’s purpose. Highlighting every piece of dialogue from your favorite character may seem unreasonable to an outsider, but that might help someone understand why they like that character or how the writer developed the character’s story. Romance readers are known to highlight, dog-ear and annotate their favorite romantic scenes. I may be overly romanticizing secondhand books, but there’s nothing more heartfelt than finding a previous reader’s favorite kissing scene. If the “book-tokers” or “book-fluencers” want to make their bookmark, highlighter, sticky notes and gel pen go with the cover of their favorite new science-fiction tale, that’s great. Scribbling in margins isn’t hurting anyone, so let them eat cake even if they dirty the page. 24. What did the author experience in a secondhand bookstore? A. A popular exhibition. B. A shared hobby. C. A striking explanation. D. A soulful connection. 25. What is the purpose of paragraph 3? A. To popularize a writing style. B. To justify making annotations. C. To serve as examples of an online trend. D. To introduce an effective learning method. 26. Which of the following best describes annotation styles online? A. Personalized. B. Incredible. C. Decorative. D. Unreasonable. 27. What does the author want to convey in the last paragraph? A. He is an addict to secondhand books. B. Secondhand book lovers are romanticists. C. Annotators deserve understanding and respect. D. Readers should mind their behaviors while reading. 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 这是一篇议论文，以作者在二手书店偶遇批注书籍的经历为切入点，引出 “书籍批注是坏习惯还是有益行为” 的争议，随后从历史案例、学术价值角度论证批注的积极意义，再回应网络批注风格与学术批注的差异，强调其服务读者个人需求的个性化价值，最后表明应尊重不同批注行为的观点；文章采用 “引入话题 — 提出争议 — 正面论证 — 回应差异 — 总结观点” 的篇章结构，逻辑连贯地为批注行为正名。 重庆市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中调研考试英语试题 C Smartphones, tablets and computers are everywhere, and children are growing up with them as a regular part of their lives. While these devices offer plenty of educational and entertainment value, they also bring up concerns about how they affect kids’ social skills. Experts are starting to look more closely at the potential connection between too much screen time and behaviors that show signs of autism (自闭症). Kids who spend a lot of time on screens often miss out on chances to develop crucial social skills. Interacting with others in person helps them learn how to pick up on physical signs, understand different tones of voice, and react appropriately in social situations. These face-to-face moments are key to building empathy and emotional intelligence. By contrast, communicating through texts, social media, or gaming platforms often leaves out these important elements, making it harder for children to fully develop their conversational skills and emotional connections. Some researchers have started drawing links between too much screen time and behaviors that mirror those seen in autism. Though the evidence isn’t clear yet, journals like Psychology Today point to a possible connection between heavy screen use and social withdrawal, trouble starting conversations and difficulty maintaining eye contact — all behaviors typically associated with autism. On top of that, increased screen time is often tied to rising levels of social anxiety and loneliness, which can lead kids to withdraw even further into their digital worlds, cutting off real- life social opportunities. That said, technology isn’t necessarily bad for kids when used properly. Digital devices can be great tools for learning and connecting when balanced with real-world experiences. Encouraging kids to join activities like team sports, clubs, or community events helps them build social skills that screens can’t replace. Parents can play a big role in setting healthy screen habits. Establishing tech- free times during meals or before bed can help create a more balanced routine. Plus, doing things together that involve technology — like educational games or creative projects — can show kids how to use devices in positive, meaningful ways. 28. What does the underlined word “empathy” in paragraph 2 mean? A. The habit of quick reactions. B. The courage for social challenges. C. The skill to communicate digitally. D. The ability to understand others’ feelings. 29. Why does the author mention Psychology Today in paragraph 3? A. To provide supporting evidence. B. To prove a certain cause of autism. C. To propose a treatment for anxiety. D. To confirm a definitive conclusion. 30. What does the author suggest kids do? A. Replace screens with sports. B. Organize community events. C. Participate in real-life activities. D. Connect through digital devices. 31. What is paragraph 5 mainly about? A. Positive influence of screen habits. B. Parental guidance for screen use. C. The value of tech-free family time. D. The creativity of educational games. 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. B 这是一篇议论文，开篇结合智能手机等电子设备在儿童生活中的普及现状，提出 “过多屏幕使用时间是否影响孩子社交技能、是否与自闭症相关行为存在关联” 的核心议题，接着分析屏幕使用导致孩子缺乏面对面社交互动，进而阻碍共情能力和情绪智力发展，还引用《今日心理学》指出其与社交退缩等类自闭症行为的潜在联系，以及引发社交焦虑和孤独感的问题，随后转折强调合理使用科技并非有害，建议孩子平衡数字体验与团队运动等现实活动，最后提出家长应通过设定无科技时段、共同参与有益数字活动等方式培养孩子健康屏幕使用习惯，篇章结构遵循 “提出议题 — 分析问题 — 给出合理建议” 的逻辑展开。 山东省青岛市2025-2026学年高三上学期11月期中英语试题 D The youngest members of society — children and teenagers — are growing up in a digitalized world, where they are increasingly dependent on electronic devices. Many children engage with screens as early as babyhood and early childhood. Instead of interacting with playmates, children often find themselves buried in single-player gaming. Even family dinners are now frequently dominated by screens rather than meaningful interactions. Developmental psychologists warn that this phenomenon could have long-term effects. “Children need in-person interactions to build empathy (共情) and emotional regulation,” said Dr. Daniel, a clinical psychiatrist. “Without those formative experiences, they’re at risk of becoming adults who struggle to deal with relationships that involve complex social interactions and emotions.” He described in his article America’s Loneliness Epidemic: What Is to Be Done? Studies indicate that prolonged contact with digital devices during critical developmental years can influence the growth of the prefrontal cortex (前额叶皮质), the part of the brain responsible for decision-making and empathy. These changes may leave children ill-equipped to navigate the complexities of adult relationships, creating a cycle of isolation. Teenagers are perhaps the most at-risk groups in the loneliness crisis. In the period of two decades, in-person social interaction among teens has dropped by 70%, replaced largely by digital communication. Social media platforms make it seem like people are connected, but they often make people feel worse about themselves and left out. The damage to people’s minds is really bad. Depression and anxiety rates among teenagers have increased, and studies by Dr. Vivek, link social media use to loneliness and confirm it. For teens, loneliness is not just an emotional state but a sign to life-threatening mental health crises. So it is essential to solve the problem of children’s dependence on digital devices through various approaches. This includes establishing clear guidelines for screen time, encouraging activities that promote social development, and educating children about the importance of a balanced lifestyle. By doing so, we can create an environment that supports the overall well-being of children. 12. What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph? A. The over-reliance on digital device. B. The lack of habitual self-discipline. C. The improvement of family bonding. D. The rapid development of technology. 13. What potential harm does this phenomenon do to teenagers according to Dr. Daniel? A. Weakening their problem-solving skills. B. Increasing their struggle for self-independence. C. Impacting the development of their social responsibility. D. Reducing their ability to handle complicated relationships. 14. What’s the trap of social media according to the passage? A. It feeds constant self-doubt. B. It sets off comparison anxiety. C. It creates an image of belonging. D. It forces people to share private data. 15. What can be done to solve the mental health crises? A. Support digital exploration. B. Have real-life interaction. C. Encourage tech engagement. D. Receive specific training. 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B 这是一篇议论文，开篇描述了儿童和青少年在数字化世界中过度依赖电子设备的现象 —— 幼儿时期便接触屏幕、沉迷单人游戏、家庭聚餐被屏幕主导而缺乏有效互动；接着引用发展心理学家的观点及研究，指出这一现象会阻碍共情能力和情绪调节能力发展、影响前额叶皮质生长，导致青少年面对面社交互动大幅减少，还会引发孤独感、抑郁和焦虑等心理健康问题；最后强调解决该问题的必要性，并提出制定屏幕使用准则、鼓励社交类活动、倡导平衡生活方式等应对措施，篇章结构遵循 “描述现象 — 分析危害（专家观点 + 研究支撑）— 提出解决方案” 的逻辑展开。 2025~2026学年12月南京七校联合学情调研 D Catherine Raven, a former biology professor with a profound love for nature, has gifted readers a touching memoir titled Fox and I: An Uncommon Friendship. Drawing on her academic background and personal experiences, Raven crafts a narrative that blends scientific insight with heartfelt emotion, making the book a standout in nature writing. The story unfolds in a remote corner of Montana, where Raven lives alone in a small cabin she built herself. Her solitary life takes an unexpected turn when a wild fox begins visiting her every day at 4:15 p.m. What starts as a cautious encounter evolves into a deep bond—Raven even reads The Little Prince to the fox, creating a unique connection that transcends different species. Through this friendship, she reflects on themes of loneliness, companionship, and the inevitable losses that come with loving the natural world. Critics have praised the book warmly. The New York Times calls it “a tender and insightful exploration of our relationship with nature,” highlighting Raven’s ability to blend observation with reflection. The Washington Post recommends it as a “must-read for summer,” noting its ability to remind readers of the beauty in quiet connections. A bestseller and winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, Fox and I is more than a memoir—it’s a celebration of the magic that happens when we open our hearts to the world around us. Animal encounter books are common, and the good ones act like peaceful countryside escapes. Fox and I shares core similarities with Chloe Dalton’s Raising Hare and Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk: all three explore profound, transformative bonds between humans and wild animals, using these relationships to delve into universal themes of grief, healing, and our place in the natural world. However, Fox and I stands apart in its quiet closeness with the fox and focus on “everyday magic”—unlike the intense, sometimes chaotic, violent journey in H Is for Hawk or the hands-on nurturing in Raising Hare, Raven’s story centers on a gentle, routine-driven connection that unfolds through small, consistent moments, offering a unique reflection on companionship without possession. 32. Why is Raven’s book Fox and I outstanding in nature writing? A. It is written by a biology professor. B. It combines science with emotion. C. It is set in a remote corner of Montana. D. It tells a story between human and nature. 33. What does the underlined word “transcend” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Deal with. B. Apply to. C. Go beyond. D. Arise from. 34. According to paragraph 3, what can readers learn from the book Fox and I? A. The book is well received by both critics and readers. B. A bestseller should reveal the beauty in quiet connections. C. Blending observation and reflection is vital for a biologist. D. An open heart to the surroundings invites unexpected wonder. 35. Which of the following is an example of “everyday magic” in paragraph 4? A. Amy feeds a homeless cat daily and makes friends with it. B. Tom saved a badly-hurt bird in a forest and took it to the zoo. C. Mary trains her dog every day and now it can do many tricks. D. David captured a wild animal and successfully made it his pet. 32-35 BCDA 本文是一篇书评，介绍生物学教授凯瑟琳・雷文的回忆录《狐狸与我：一段不平凡的友谊》，讲述书中人狐结缘的故事、核心主题，以及该书的口碑、奖项和与同类作品的异同。文章采用“总 — 分”结构：首段总述书籍作者身份与作品特色，点明其兼具科学深度与情感温度的特点；第二段介绍故事背景与核心情节，讲述雷文与野生狐狸的特殊情谊及书中探讨的孤独、陪伴等主题；第三段展示书籍的正面评价与荣誉；第四段将该书与同类动物题材作品对比，突出其聚焦日常细碎温情的独特之处。 广东省2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考 C The “open science” concept is gaining more followers, especially through the efforts of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Over the past several years, the Organization has been consulting on how science can become more collaborative (协作的), transparent, accessible, equitable and inclusive. At the end of last year, UNESCO published a report on the current status of this effort. UNESCO’s report described several examples of positive initiatives, such as in research collaboration, open-access scientific publishing and public engagement in science. For example, in 2020, the Brazilian government launched the National Platform of Research Infrastructure, a digital platform in which scientific institutions can register their available facilities and make them available to researchers outside their organization. The European Commission, based in Brussels, was an early supporter of open science. Between 2002 and 2020, it increased its funding for societal engagement projects from €88 million to €462 million. Other indicators are less rosy, however. Around three-quarters of publications in open-access databases are in just six languages — with nearly half being in English alone. And in spite of some of the progress mentioned, overall the report finds that scientific institutions, such as universities, national science academies and journals, are struggling to include communities, in all their diversity, in the process of creating scientific knowledge itself. The United Nations (UN)’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the best attempt to map a pathway towards a better future, and a more open approach to science could have a larger part to play in achieving them. That attempt needs as much help as it can get: Monitoring SDGs indicators is one obvious way that citizen scientists can help. Some of the largest gaps in the collection of relevant SDGs data are in low-and middle-income countries, which is where citizen research can really make a difference. The UNESCO report shines a much-needed light on some promising developments in open science. The challenge will be how to accumulate (累积) individual examples of good practice into something similar to a critical mass, so that, in cases such as monitoring the SDGs, they can be made use of to get the world to where it needs to be. 8. How did the Brazilian government contribute to open science? A. It made Internet more accessible worldwide. B. It set up a digital resource-sharing platform. C. It funded Europe’s societal engagement projects. D. It translated publications into multiple languages. 9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. Examples of some new initiatives. B. Indicators of a promising science field. C. Problems of current open science. D. Difficulties of creating scientific knowledge. 10. What is a suggested way to help achieve SDGs? A. Helping the poor increase their incomes. B. Creating city maps around the world. C. Providing more support for online technology. D. Encouraging citizens to engage in science. 11. What can we learn from the text? A. There is a long way to go for global open science. B. Professional scientists should give way to citizens. C. Poor countries are unlikely to benefit from open science. D. More successful models are needed to convince UNESCO. 8. B 9. C 10. D 11. A 本文是一篇议论文，围绕联合国教科文组织推动的 “开放科学” 概念展开，介绍其发展现状的优劣两面，阐述开放科学对实现联合国可持续发展目标的作用，并指出该理念落地面临的挑战与未来方向。文章采用总 — 分 — 总结构：首段总起，点明 “开放科学” 的发展趋势及教科文组织的相关调研行动；第二段列举巴西、欧盟的案例，展示开放科学的积极实践；第三段转折，指出当前存在的语言单一、参与群体缺乏多样性等问题；第四、五段阐述开放科学与可持续发展目标的关联，强调公民科学的助力作用；尾段总结，肯定现有进展并点明将零散实践转化为规模化效应的核心挑战。 聊城四中2025届高三12月份月考 C The spring dance is in two weeks, and my friend Lisa needs help choosing a dress. She shows me her phone, filled with lots of pretty dresses, not one over $20. After some thought, she settles on an attractive gown with elaborated details on the top. But two weeks after the dance, the dress ends up in the trash, worn just once. Welcome to the world of fast fashion. Fast fashion, popularized in the 1990s, offers trendy, cheaply-priced, poorly-made clothes on a weekly basis to match the quick pace at which fashion trends move. With the fast development of modern technology, consumers have gradually shifted from traditional fast fashion brands to new online-only retailers (零售商). These fast fashion newcomers have thrived because of their unique business models. They exist entirely online, allowing them to ship the thousands of new styles they release daily to consumers directly from their warehouses, avoiding import duties in the process. Meanwhile, cheap overseas labor and synthetic (合成的) textiles keep prices irresistibly low. These practices, however, are hurting the Earth more than ever before, because these retailers rely only on international shipping to move their products, which increases the annual billion tons of greenhouse gases released by shipping. Virtually all of these brands sell clothes made from oil-based synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon. During their lifetime, these fibers are responsible for 35 percent of the micro-plastics polluting our oceans and can subsequently take centuries to break down in landfills. Though fast fashion represents an understandably desirable combination of style and savings, now, more than ever, we simply can not quantify the true cost of our clothing with a price tag. When consumers want to update their wardrobes, they can do so sustainably by reworking old garments clothing or researching environmentally conscious brands. For now, I’ll be at my next school dance rocking the same dress I wore last year. 28. Why is Lisa’s e-purchase experience mentioned? A. To note the poor quality of pretty dresses. B. To stress the negative impact of fast fashion. C. To show the great convenience of online shopping. D. To display the extensive variety of clothing choices. 29. What is the distinctive characteristic of fast fashion? A. Even-paced launches of new trends. B. Cost-saving measures via local labor. C. Full-scale reliance on online operation. D. Limited-edition production at high prices. 30. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The lifespans of fast fashion business. B. The fibers used in fast fashion industry. C. The pollution from fast fashion shipments. D. The harm caused by fast fashion practices. 31. What does the author suggest for consumers? A. Explore updated items regularly. B. Redesign existing clothes sustainably. C. Refresh wardrobes with current styles. D. Investigate brands through price labels. 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B 这是一篇议论文，以朋友购买快时尚礼服仅穿一次就丢弃的事例引入，介绍快时尚的发展模式、特点，剖析其对环境造成的严重危害，并倡导消费者选择可持续的衣物消费方式。文章开篇用 Lisa 的具体事例引出快时尚话题；接着阐释快时尚的兴起背景、线上零售商的运营优势与低价原因；然后重点分析快时尚在运输和面料方面对环境的双重危害；最后提出可持续消费的建议，并以自身做法践行环保理念。 山东省实验中学2026届高三第三次诊断考试 D Human beings are social creatures. We build bonds, cultivate friendships, and nurture family ties in hopes of finding love, support, and understanding. Yet, many of us discover that it is sometimes easier to confide in a stranger than in someone close to us. Why would we share our fears with a therapist, a fellow traveler on a train, or even an anonymous voice on the Internet rather than with our spouse, sibling, or best friend? When you know you won’t see the person again, you’re a little too comfortable. The absence of attachment, coupled with the fact that there are hardly any negative outcomes, leads to a sense of relative safety, encouraging emotional expression. In contrast, social connections built over time come with assumptions, judgments, and expectations, which can hinder individuals from fully expressing themselves. When we need comfort, we’re cautious that those close to us might not offer the unconditional support we’re looking for. So, we pour our heart out to someone else altogether. Strangers offer the unique advantage of providing fresh perspectives and objective viewpoints, breaking negative circular thinking. Moreover, they can be outspoken in their takes because they don’t have to worry about how we might feel about their responses. In the digital age, online communities and anonymous forums have become modern spaces for emotional disclosure. Digital strangers combine two crucial factors: anonymity and shared experience. You might be more willing to talk about your anxiety with an anonymous forum dedicated to mental health than with your sibling who doesn’t understand it. Strangers offer neutrality, lack of judgment, and anonymity — qualities that sometimes make them better listeners than friends or family. Sometimes we choose not to open our hearts to those close to us, not because we don’t trust them, but because we fear burdening them or altering the relationship. Strangers have no history to shade their judgment. Their distance lets confessions be received without the filters of habit or role. Sometimes, to be truly heard, we must first step outside the orbit of those we love, entrusting our hearts to the unknown, and in doing so, rediscover the vitality of being truly seen. 12. What is the main reason people feel safer confiding in strangers? A. Strangers are usually more empathetic. B. Strangers with similar problems are easier to find. C. Strangers bring no lasting consequences or judgment. D. Strangers have more life experience to offer good advice. 13. Why might close relationships prevent honest communication? A. They lack deep emotional connection. B. They are not built on a foundation of trust. C. They involve established habitual perception. D. They require too much time and energy to maintain. 14. What benefit do strangers bring according to paragraph 3? A. Direct feedback. B. Timely availability. C. Agreed opinions. D. Professional guidance. 15. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. Why Strangers Often Become Our Trusted Confidants B. The Importance of Family Ties and Lifelong Friendships C. The Dangers of Sharing Personal Feelings with Strangers D. How Online Communities Replace Traditional Social Bonds 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. A 这是一篇议论文，探讨人们更愿意向陌生人倾诉内心想法的现象，从安全感、客观视角、情感顾虑等角度分析原因，指出陌生人的中立性与匿名性能让人更坦诚地表达自我。文章开篇以人类的社会性与 “更易信任陌生人” 的矛盾现象设问，引出核心话题；接着从无情感羁绊、无负面后果的角度分析倾诉的安全感来源；然后说明陌生人能提供客观观点与直率反馈的优势；最后总结陌生人的中立特质，点明向其倾诉的本质是渴望被真正理解。 重庆市沙坪坝区重庆市第八中学校2025-2026学年高三上学期12月月考英语 C What is your favorite work of art? Now imagine it was created by artificial intelligence (AI). A recent U. S. survey explored public views on AI-generated art. The results were clear: most participants disliked art made entirely by AI. They believed human art possesses an emotional depth that machines cannot——and perhaps should not——reproduce. In fact, over 60% said they would like their favorite piece of art less if it was AI-generated with no human involvement. The core issue is that we seek the human experience in art. We want to see the artist’s personal touch, their story, and their effort. As one respondent noted, a film like Good Will Hunting is valued as “a masterpiece of the human experience.” As philosopher John Dewey wrote, art is a fundamental form of communication. If great art comes from human emotions, what is the role of AI? The survey found people are open to AI as a tool. When asked if AI users are artists, 42% said “Yes, but only if they provide significant guidance.” Only 13% considered AI users artists without reservation. This suggests that people see AI as an assistant to human creativity, not a replacement for the artist. This is important because art can be inaccessible. Many face barriers like cost, lack of resources, or physical limitations. For instance, professional tools and training are often expensive or geographically limited. AI has the potential to lower these barriers, making creation more accessible to everyone. For example, some professionals are already using AI to help new storytellers. However, we often value effort and handmade items more. Therefore, for AI-assisted art to be trusted, it needs a clear connection to the author’s unique vision. Art forms that rely heavily on genuine human connection, like movies and podcasts(播客), were seen as least suitable for AI creation. In conclusion, while AI’s role in art will grow, our survey shows that people value it most as a means of human connection and prefer it to assist rather than replace the artist. 28. What is the main finding of the survey? A. Public resistance to fully AI art is common. B. AI is incapable of creating emotionally deep art. C. Most people refuse to accept any form of AI art. D. AI art is considered more valuable for its efficiency. 29. What’s the major reason behind the finding? A. The concern about art’s cost and access. B. The demand for guidance during creation. C. The appreciation for human individuality in art. D. The recognition of art as human communication. 30. What does the author try to convey in Paragraph 5? A. The function of AI in supporting art creators. B. The threat of AI-assisted art to traditional art. C. The potential of human efforts being replaced. D. The value of human involvement in art creation. 31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The AI Artist: A Rising Force in Art B. AI’s Role in Art: A Tool, Not a Replacement C. Human Art: The Unbeatable Human Element D. AI’s Creativity: The Limits of Smart Technology 28-31 ACDB 这是一篇议论文，基于美国调查探讨公众对 AI 生成艺术的态度，指出多数人反感纯 AI 艺术，认可其作为创作辅助工具的价值，同时分析背后原因与 AI 在艺术领域的发展潜力。篇章以设问引出话题；呈现调查结果，点明公众对纯 AI 艺术的排斥态度及核心原因；阐述公众视 AI 为创作辅助工具的观点；分析 AI 降低艺术创作门槛的价值与信任构建条件；最后总结 AI 应作为辅助而非替代人类艺术家的角色。 诸暨市2025年12月高三诊断性考试试题 C For decades, environmental science focused on identifying isolated (孤立的) problems and their direct fixes. However, a significant shift is now defining the field: researchers are moving from a linear (线性的) view to understanding the Earth as a complex, interconnected system. This new fundamental change reveals that well-intentioned actions can have unintended consequences, making the path to sustainability far more nuanced (复杂). The most convincing evidence for this shift comes from research on climate feedback loops. For instance, scientists have discovered that as we successfully reduce air pollution, we also decrease the reflective aerosols (气溶胶) that once subtly cooled the planet. This “unmasking” effect accelerates warming, revealing the full force of greenhouse gases. Similarly, the alarming melt of permafrost (永冻土) is not just a sign of warming; it is a powerful driver, releasing vast stores of methane and carbon dioxide in a self-reinforcing cycle. This systemic thinking extends to proposed solutions. The concept of planting trees as a simple carbon sink is now examined carefully. Research shows that large-scale afforestation in the wrong locations can reduce the Earth’s reflectivity, absorb more heat, and disturb local water cycles, potentially negating the carbon benefits. The focus has therefore switched to ecosystem-specific restoration and a comprehensive management of natural carbon stocks. Ultimately, the central insight of modern environmental research is that there are no silver bullets. The challenge is no longer just about inventing cleaner technologies but about managing complex systems. The new frontier is understanding these interconnections to design resilient strategies that work with the planet’s systems, not against them. 28. What do the examples in paragraph 2 serve as? A. The consequences caused. B. The likelihood of the change. C. The solid proof of the shift. D. The prospect of sustainability. 29. What should solutions to natural carbon stocks be based on? A. Precise locations. B. Systemic thinking. C. Local water cycles. D. Greenhouse gases. 30. What does the author mean by saying “no silver bullets”? A. The situation is worsening. B. It is a challenge like never before. C. There is no single solution. D. Research work is far from perfect. 31. What is the most suitable title for the article? A. A Harmonious Eco-system is Yet to Arrive B. From Simple Solutions to Systemic Thinking C. Sustainable Development is Finally in Sight D. One-size-fits-all Approaches are Here to Stay 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. B 这是一篇议论文，指出环境科学研究正从线性思维转向系统性思维，分析孤立解决环境问题的弊端，通过气候反馈循环、植树固碳等例子论证地球生态的关联性，强调可持续发展需遵循系统规律而非依赖单一方案。文章结构清晰，开篇立论，对比传统环境科学的局限，提出研究转向 “地球复杂互联系统” 的核心观点；举例论证，用污染减排、永冻土融化的反馈循环佐证思维转变的必要性；延伸分析，以植树固碳的案例说明系统性思维对解决方案的指导意义；总结升华，点明现代环境研究的核心认知，强调复杂系统管理的重要性。 西安中学 2026届高三质量检测考试(三) B One of my bad habits is saying “busy” when people ask me how I’m doing. Sometimes it’s because I actually am busy, but other times it’s because that’s what I think I’m supposed to say. That’s what important people say. That’s what people who get promoted say. But working long hours doesn’t drive better results. Never taking a vacation won’t lead to a promotion. So why are we so proud to talk about how busy we are all the time? In 2016, researchers from Columbia, Harvard, and Georgetown conducted a study to figure it out. They found busy people are perceived to be of high status, and interestingly, these status attributions are heavily influenced by our own beliefs about social mobility. In other words, the more we believe that one has the opportunity for success based on hard work, the more we tend to think that people who skip leisure and work all the time are of higher standing. That’s why we feel like we have to appear busy, and there’s a real perception that if someone is knee-deep in meetings, emails, and stress, then they’re probably a big deal. This culture of busyness is making it hard for employees to find work-life balance. According to a recent study, one in five highly engaged employees is at risk of burnout. Personally, I’m going to stop saying “busy” when people ask me how I am. It sounds self-righteous (自以为是的) and sets the wrong tone. Phrases like “I have limited access to email” and “I’ll respond as soon as I get back” sound like you’re being held against your will from working as opposed to making the most of your time off. By rejecting the myth that business equals worth, we free ourselves and others from exhaustion. True success isn’t about working harder; it’s about working smarter and finding balance. Let’s redefine what it means to be productive — and start valuing rest as much as effort. 4. How does the author introduce the topic in the first paragraph? A. By quoting famous people. B. By presenting statistical data. C. By comparing different opinions. D. By introducing personal experience. 5. Why do we tend to think that busy people are of high status? A. Our status can be attributed to our social mobility. B. We hold the belief that hard work leads to success. C. Our own opportunity for success never comes easily. D. We find few people of high status have time for leisure. 6. What does the underlined phrase “knee-deep in” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Bored with. B. Worried about. C. Fully involved in. D. Very interested in. 7. What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage? A. To advise employees on how to achieve work-life balance. B. To share his personal experience of overcoming a bad habit. C. To introduce a study on people’s attitude towards busyness. D. To argue against the culture of equating busyness with worth. 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. D 这是一篇议论文，作者结合自身常说 “忙碌” 的习惯切入，借研究指出人们将忙碌与高地位挂钩的认知根源，批判 “忙碌即价值” 的文化误区，呼吁人们拒绝该观念，追求高效工作与生活平衡。文章开篇引入，以个人坏习惯引出 “人们以忙碌为荣” 的现象及反思；论据支撑，用 2016 年的研究揭示忙碌与社会地位认知的关联及背后逻辑；危害分析，指出忙碌文化破坏工作生活平衡，易引发职业倦怠；观点升华，分享自身改变计划，倡导摒弃误区，以高效和平衡定义成功。 福建省福州六校联考2025-2026学年高三上学期12月英语试题 D In recent years, lots of American companies have gotten behind a potential climate solution called carbon capture and storage, and the government has backed it with billions of dollars in tax preferences and direct investments. The idea is to trap planet-heating carbon dioxide from the smokestacks of factories and power plants and ship it to sites via thousands of miles of new pipelines. Communities nationwide are pushing back against these pipeline construction and underground sites, arguing they don’t want the pollution running through their land. Now the U. S. Forest Service is proposing to change a rule to allow storing this carbon dioxide pollution under the country’s national forests and grasslands. “Authorizing carbon capture and storage on National Forest System (NFS) lands would support the Administration’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent below the 2005 levels by 2030,” the proposed rule change says. Some experts, like June Sekera, a research fellow with Boston University, question the timing of the proposed rule change, given community pushback across the country to pipelines planned on private land. Yet she says the Forest Service proposal to open up national parks for CO2 storage is “an end run around local towns and counties. And it’s a much simpler and way less expensive route.” In an email, Scott Owen, press officer for the Forest Service, writes that the proposed rule change would allow the Forest Service to consider proposals for carbon capture and storage projects. He writes that any proposals must still pass through a secondary screening, adding, “The Forest Service has been ‘screening’ proposals for use of NFS lands for over 20 years as a means to be increasingly consistent in our processes and also be able to reject those uses that are inconsistent with the management of the public’s land. ” He notes the Forest Service currently does not have any carbon capture project proposals under consideration. The Forest Service has opened public comments on the proposed rule change until Jan. 2, 2024. 12. What does the Forest Service intend to do by changing a rule? A. Answer the appeals of communities. B. Provide legal space for carbon storage. C. Enlarge national pipeline storage capacity. D. Loosen tax burden on American companies. 13. What does the underlined phrase “an end run” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. An eventful act. B. A desperate try. C. An alternative way. D. A breathtaking race. 14. What can we infer about carbon capture project from the last paragraph? A. It is still up in the air. B. It is dead in the water. C. It is widely recognized. D. It is far from satisfactory. 15. What does the text mainly talk about? A. A fruitful research. B. A timely rule change. C. An authorized project. D. A controversial proposal. 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D 这是一篇议论文，围绕美国林务局拟修改规则允许在国家森林和草原下储存二氧化碳的提案展开，介绍碳捕获与储存方案的背景、社区反对声音、专家质疑及官方回应，凸显该提案的争议性；文章开篇点明碳捕获与储存方案获企业和政府支持，同时遭遇社区反对，接着说明林务局拟修改规则开放公共土地用于碳储存的目的，随后呈现专家对提案绕开地方阻力的质疑，最后引用林务局官员的说法，说明提案需二次审核、目前无相关项目申请且正征求公众意见。 无锡江阴三校联考2025年秋学期12月质量调研 C If someone asked whether you like the arts, you’d probably say you do at least in theory. According to a survey, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults say the arts “lift me up beyond everyday experiences”. However, only 30 percent attended a concert of any type in 2017; 23 percent went to an art museum. Fewer than half actively created art of any kind. The mismatch can boil down to the fact that we are weighed down by our day-to-day responsibilities, leaving our schedule packed. Maybe you like to play a little background music while you work or do the chores, but even before the pandemic, most of us rarely, if ever, saw a live performance, let alone visited a gallery or watched a play. Too often, we let the dull reality of life get in the way of the arts. But this is a mistake. The arts are the opposite of an escape from reality; they might just be the most realistic glimpse we ever get into the nature and meaning of life. If you make time for consuming and producing the arts the same way you make time for work and exercise and family commitments, I assure you that you’ll find your life getting fuller and happier. Think of a time when you heard a piece of music and wanted to cry. Or maybe your dizziness struck as you emerged from a narrow side street in an unfamiliar city. There you found yourself in a beautiful town square as if in a fantasy. They probably stimulated a sudden awakening, much like the shock from a lungful of pure oxygen after breathing in smoggy air. If you are among the people who feel that the arts are pure pleasures to experience and participate in, you might see them as a luxury item, while a preferable attitude is to treat the arts less like a distracting pleasure, and more like exercise or sleep, a necessity. Then draw up a schedule of your art exposure journey, and gradually weave the arts into your everyday life. 28. What prevents people from enjoying the arts according to the text? A. Lack of interest. B. Avoidance of duty. C. Shortage of time. D. Art space inaccessibility. 29. What can we learn about the role of the arts according to the text? A. They explore mysteries of life. B. They spark emotional responses. C. They enhance physical well-being. D. They offer a getaway from daily life. 30. What will probably be talked about in the following paragraph? A. Barriers to combine the arts and life. B. Benefits of engaging with the arts. C. Forms of distracting pleasures. D. Ways to integrate the arts into daily routine. 31. Which is the most suitable title for the text? A. The Arts Journey: Refreshing Soul B. The Arts Pursuit: Transforming Dull into Full C. Embracing the Arts: From Luxury to Necessity D. Connecting with the Arts: From Reality to Fantasy 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C 这是一篇议论文，指出多数美国人认可艺术的价值却很少参与艺术活动的矛盾现象，分析忙碌的日常是阻碍因素，强调艺术不是消遣而是理解生活的必需品，呼吁人们将艺术融入日常；文章开篇用调查数据呈现人们对艺术的认可与参与度低的矛盾，接着分析日常责任繁重、时间紧张是主要原因，随后反驳艺术是逃避现实的观点，论证其对充实生活、唤醒精神的作用，最后提出应将艺术视为必需品而非奢侈品，并建议制定计划将艺术融入日常生活。 巴蜀中学2026届高三12月月考 B Normally I pass my morning commute (通勤) absorbed in a book, headphones on. I miss a lot of what’s going on around me, but my reading hours are so limited and my “Books Read in2025” list is so embarrassingly short that I give up presence to get a couple of chapters in. On a recent day, however, I kept my book in my bag and made a game of looking at the people around me and imagining what their voices sound like. This game isn’t really fun, as games go, but it keeps me occupied, noticing, engaged with the world rather than ignoring it. In his poem “Everything Is Waiting for You,” David Whyte addresses the fundamental error of assuming separateness from everything and everyone else. “As if life / were a progressive and cunning crime / with no witness to the tiny hidden transgressions (越界).” He advises the reader to become alert. “You must note / the way the soap dish enables you, or the window latch grants you freedom.” The ordinary items around us are animate in his reading of the world. And not only that—— they’re likely to look on us favorably, to enable us, free us. My retreat (躲避) into books while on the train is only partly about getting reading done. It’s also about shutting out distraction, because I think that whatever is happening around me is disturbing, at the very least extraneous to my central purpose, which is getting from A to B. Sitting and just being in space with strangers, instead of retreating into a book or a phone, sometimes requires a mental shift. Who and what else is here? What if these noise-canceling headphones are keeping me from hearing the actually quite charming voices of the people beside me? If I want to feel more connected to other people, then what’s protective isn’t always productive. Or, as Whyte instructs, “Put down the weight of your aloneness and ease into the /conversation.” 24. Why does the author usually bury herself in a book during her commute? A. To catch up on reading. B. To improve her public image. C. To observe strangers secretly. D. To make the commute feel shorter. 25. What does David Whyte seem to think of the world in his poem? A. A test that challenges us. B. A presence that supports us. C. A stage where we perform alone. D. A place where we make mistakes. 26. What does the underlined word “extraneous” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Irrelevant. B. Dangerous. C. Unusual. D. Essential. 27. What does the author encourage readers to do? A. Keep to yourself and avoid small talk. B. Escape into books and block out noise. C. Listen to inner thoughts and reflect on them. D. Put down the headphones and tune in to others. 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. D 这是一篇夹叙夹议文，讲述作者通勤时埋头读书忽视周遭，后尝试观察他人并结合诗人诗句引发思考，领悟到放下独处的屏障、融入外界能收获更多联结；文章开篇交代自己通勤读书的习惯及原因，接着写某次打破习惯观察他人的经历，随后引用诗人诗句点明人与世界并非孤立的观点，再反思自己埋头书本是想隔绝干扰的心态，最后提出放下独处的包袱、主动融入外界的感悟。 2026届浙江省浙江七校联盟一模英语试题 C In the next few months, millions will apply for postgraduate study. Most plan to get a master’s degree, hoping it will help them stand out in a crowded job market. People often think they need a master’s degree to get or keep a job, mainly because they feel insecure, yet research shows a master’s usually raises pay much less than a college degree, and some programs leave graduates worse off. Despite the limited benefits for graduates, universities still have reasons to admit more postgraduates. In Britain, undergraduate fees are controlled by the government and have barely risen for ten years. Enrolling more postgraduates, who can be charged higher fees, is one way to make more money. In America, as fewer young people attend college, universities hope more students will return for master’s degrees. Since 2000, the cost of studying for a master’s in America has tripled. Many students still pay high fees because they believe higher degrees will help them earn more. In fact, people with a college degree make about 70% more than high-school graduates, while those with a master’s earn about 18% more. The subject chosen matters most. In America, master’s degrees in computer science and engineering bring the biggest pay rise. In some subjects, people even earn less. In Britain, men with a master’s in politics make about 10% less in their mid-30s than those who only studied it at college; for history, the drop is about 20%, and for English, nearly 30%. Women are more likely than men to gain from a master’s degree. A British study finds such degrees raise women’s earnings in 14 of 31 subjects, but for men, only in six. This is surprising because men usually earn more, and the gap grows with education. Still, women with higher degrees often earn more than those without, as they tend to work longer hours, especially after becoming parents. 28. What motivates many people to pursue a master’s degree? A. They want to gain an edge in the job market. B. They expect to find easier jobs after graduation. C. They hope to earn more than college graduates. D. They wish to prepare for further academic study. 29. Why do many universities want more postgraduate students? A. To earn more from higher tuition fees. B. To cope with the rising undergraduate fees. C. To attract returning students and adult learners. D. To provide more opportunities in technical fields. 30. What is the writer’s attitude toward people’s pursuit of master’s degrees? A. Appreciative. B. Unconcerned. C. Objective. D. Disapproving. 31. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. How a Master’s Degree Increases a Graduate’s Pay? B. Why Universities Enroll More Postgraduate Students? C. The Decline in Students Pursuing a Master’s Degree. D. The Value of a Master’s Degree and Its Impact Factors. 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. D 这是一篇议论文，探讨人们攻读硕士学位的动机、高校扩招研究生的原因，以及学位价值的影响因素，指出其薪资提升作用有限且因学科、性别存在差异；文章开篇以考研热潮引出人们希望借硕士学位增强就业竞争力的初衷，接着对比本硕薪资涨幅点明学位实际效益有限，随后分析高校扩招研究生的经济动因，再从学科、性别两方面具体论证影响硕士学位价值的关键因素，层层递进呈现观点。 杭州学军中学2026首考适应性考试 D In work and in life, we are constantly taught that acting early ensures success. Yet after years of studying originals, I have found that the advantages of acting quickly are often outweighed by the downsides. It’s true the early bird gets the worm, but we can’t forget the early worm gets caught. Recently, researcher Jihae Shin tested an unconventional idea: procrastination (拖延) might boost originality.Shin asked participants to propose business for a college empty lot left by a convenience store. When they started the task immediately, they tended to propose conventional ideas-like another convenience store. When Shin randomly assigned some participants to delay the task to play computer games, they generated more novel ideas,like a tutoring center or a storage facility. Further experiments showed neither playing games nor taking a break boosted creativity. Shin concluded that when you procrastinate a task, you buy yourself time for divergent (发散的)thinking rather than“seizing and freezing” on one particular strategy. Procrastination may be the enemy of productivity, but it can be a resource for creativity. Ancient civilizations recognized this long before the Industrial Revolution’s efficiency fever. In ancient Egypt, there were two different verbs for procrastination: one meant laziness; the other meant waiting for the right time. In a classic study, marketing researcher Peter Golder analyzed hundreds of brands, comparing pioneering companies to slower settlers entering after pioneers created markets. The result was striking: pioneers failed at six times the rate of settlers. Settlers are often labelled as copycats, but this stereotype misses the mark. Instead of meeting the existing demand, they wait until they’re ready to introduce something new. They’re often slow to enter because they’re working on revolutionary products, services, or technologies within the category. In home video-game handles, the pioneer was Magnavox Odyssey in 1972, which mostly featured basic sports games. A settler, Nintendo, acquired the Odyssey’s distribution rights for Japan in 1975, and then blew Magnavox out of the water in the following decade by creating an original Nintendo Entertainment System. It transformed gaming with a user-friendly controller, advanced characters, and interactive role-playing. 12. Which of the following best shows Shin’s finding? A. He who hesitates is lost. B. More speed, less effect. C. Strike while the iron is hot. D. No pains, no gains. 13. What’s the purpose of Paragraph 3? A. To support a viewpoint. B. To correct a misconception. C. To introduce a practice. D. To promote a phenomenon. 14. What plays a key role in settlers’ success based on Golder’s findings? A. Doing effective marketing. B. Mastering strategic timing. C. Employing high technology. D. Breaking existing rules. 15. Which of the following books is the text most likely selected from? A. Seize the Day: The Early Bird Principle! B. The War of Innovation: Pioneers VS. Settlers. C. Unlocking Originality: Please Wait a Moment. D. The Secret to Success: Delaying or Not Delaying? 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. C 这是一篇议论文，反驳 “早行动必成功” 的观点，提出拖延能为发散性思考留出时间、助力创新的看法，结合相关实验与市场案例论证适时等待的价值；文章开篇用俗语引出核心观点，即快速行动的弊端大于优势，接着介绍申济海的实验，证明拖延能催生新颖想法，随后借古埃及对拖延的两种定义支撑观点，再引用戈尔德的品牌研究，说明市场后来者成功率高于先驱者，最后以任天堂为例，具体阐释后来者凭借把握时机、打造创新产品实现超越。 2026届浙江省北斗星盟高三一模英语试题 D Yvette Henry was in her kitchen fixing up dinner. So were all four of her kids. Then she remembered a TikTok video about “living room kids” and “bedroom kids,” and realized she and her husband had built a home dynamic where their children felt emotionally safe in shared spaces. A living room kid refers to a child who spends much of their home time in shared spaces such as the living room, kitchen or dining room. A bedroom kid refers to a child who spends most of their free time in the privacy of their bedroom. If you’re a parent, pay attention to your children’s needs and what rooms they prefer. There’s nothing wrong with either. Parents should feel proud knowing that living room kids feel comfortable and safe when congregating with family, said Whitney, associate clinical director of the Kids Mental Health Foundation. This sense of safety often stems from the enjoyment of shared activities, conversations, and simply being around one another. “Indeed, safety plays a crucial role,” she said. If there’s a lot of family conflict, a child might spend more time in their room to avoid that stressor. Children also tend to spend more time in their rooms as they enter their preteen and teenage years, said Dr. Thomas, a child psychiatrist at Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey. “A teenager will want to be more independent and feel responsible for themselves, and having a space for themselves in their room allows them to take control,” he said. It’s not necessarily a bad thing for children to spend more time in their bedroom, but he said parents should be cautious if an ordinarily “living room kid” suddenly starts isolating (孤立) in their room. This could be a sign that there’s something wrong. “Rather than viewing it as ‘living room’ vs ‘bedroom kids,’ the best way to view it is as a house and make sure that kids feel safe no matter where they are,” Thomas said. 12. Why is Yvette Henry’s story mentioned in the first paragraph? A. To present a parenting concept. B. To criticize a common family problem. C. To introduce a popular social media platform. D. To highlight the importance of family harmony. 13. What does the underlined word “congregating” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Resting. B. Gathering. C. Helping. D. Sharing. 14. According to Dr. Thomas, what is a driver for teenagers to become “bedroom kids”? A. The influence of teenage peers. B. The desire to avoid family conflicts. C. The need for a sense of independence. D. The lack of safety in shared family spaces. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Bedroom kids feel more isolated. B. Living room kids are mentally healthier. C. The essence of parenting is learning to let go. D. Observing changes matters more than labeling. 12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D 这是一篇议论文，围绕 “客厅孩子” 与 “卧室孩子” 的概念展开，分析孩子偏好不同家庭空间的原因，指出两种类型并无优劣，强调家长应关注孩子状态变化而非贴标签，保障其在任何空间的安全感；文章开篇以亨利一家的生活场景引出两种孩子的概念，接着分别引用专家观点，阐释孩子喜欢共享空间的安全感来源、青少年偏爱独处空间的独立需求，最后提醒家长警惕孩子空间偏好的突然转变，倡导以整体视角看待孩子需求而非简单分类。 2026届广东省深圳高级中学高三上学期第二次诊断性测试英语试题 C “I write to find out what I’m thinking,” wrote the great American journalist John Dos Passos. Anyone engaged in writing understands this truth: the act of writing transforms half-formed ideas into precise, logical thought. What sounds coherent (有条理的) when spoken often appears weak and illogical when committed to paper. A recent MIT study provides convincing scientific evidence for this claim. Researchers used wearable brain scanners to compare students who wrote essays independently with those using AI assistance. The findings were clear: AI-assisted writers “consistently underperformed at brain, verbal, and behavioural levels.” They demonstrated that we need to write in order to think deeply. This research emerges at a critical historical moment for literacy. Childhood reading has reached record lows, with nearly half of British adults not reading a single book last year. Adult literacy is declining or making no progress across most OECD countries. Notably, average IQs have begun to decline since the 1980s, along with reasoning and problem-solving abilities — a trend that is unlikely to be random. Walter Ong’s influential work “Orality and Literacy” illuminates why writing is essential. He argued that literacy enabled Ancient Greece’s intellectual revolution. Oral cultures must “think memorable thoughts”, relying on rhyme, emotion, and cliché (陈词滥调) to preserve knowledge. Writing, by contrast, allows for precise, complex statements that can be examined, reviewed, and developed into logical arguments. In our digital age, no technology has surpassed the complicated architecture of the book. While the internet offers fragmented (碎片化的) information, books provide rich context and sustained logical connections. Reading is an active process that demands engagement and concentration — it is essentially thinking in dialogue with the text. As our culture becomes increasingly dominated by short-form videos and attention-fragmenting content, we risk losing the capacity for complex reasoning. Reading and writing form the foundation of serious thought — a habit that unites history’s greatest minds. Before we yield our cognitive development to screens and algorithms, we must carefully consider what we might be sacrificing. 8. What is the function of writing according to John Dos Passos? A. Revealing flaws in speech. B. Recording spoken words. C. Organizing thoughts. D. Ensuring fluency. 9. What is the key advantage of writing over oral cultures? A. It ensures greater objectivity. B. It makes for logical statements. C. It preserves knowledge longer. D. It requires “memorable thoughts”. 10. Why does the author describe reading as “thinking in dialogue with the text”? A. To show its interactive feature. B. To contrast with online reading. C. To underline its logical structure. D. To highlight its cultural relevance. 11. What is the author’s attitude towards people’s reasoning capacity? A. Dismissive. B. Concerned. C. Critical. D. Skeptical. 8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B 这是一篇议论文，阐释读写对深度思考与逻辑能力的关键作用，结合科学研究、文化理论及社会现状，警示碎片化数字内容对人类认知的威胁；文章开篇引用名言点明写作能梳理思想，接着用 MIT 研究佐证自主写作利于深度思考，随后指出当下读写能力与智商下降的危机，借学者著作对比读写与口头文化的优势，强调书籍承载完整逻辑的价值，最后警示碎片化内容的危害，呼吁重视读写对认知发展的意义。 湖南师大附中2026届高三月考试卷 D Linguistics holds a basic premise (前提) at its heart; all languages are equal. Each of the world’s roughly 7,000 languages represents a unique way of seeing and understanding life, a natural experiment in human thought. Judgments of a language’s worth stem not from its structure, but from the power and status of its speakers. Yet this profound diversity is collapsing. Currently, about half of all languages have 10,000 or fewer speakers. The median number of speakers per language on every continent is below 1,000. These figures signal acute endangerment. Languages are not a dying natural death; they are being forced out of existence. A few dozen killer languages,” like English and Spanish, expand through political, economic, and cultural conquest, while centuries of imperialism, capitalism, and nation-building squeeze out the rest. The erosion happens everywhere; in settler societies like the US and Canada, half of the indigenous (原住民的) languages are already silent; in homes globally, families abandon mother tongues for dominant languages, losing not just words but gestures and cultural knowledge. Why does this loss matter? Each language holds unique insights into human communication — like the expressive clicks of Khoisan languages or the object-subject-verb order of Warao. More crucially, languages. carry poetry, oral histories, environmental wisdom, and lifeways. Research confirms that mother-tongue education and language maintenance are vital for mental and physical well-being, especially for marginalized (被边缘化的) communities. The organized effort to preserve languages is recent. Inspired by biodiversity and indigenous rights movements, linguists and activists now race to document languages, creating dictionaries and recording oral histories. However, linguists cannot “save” languages alone; that power lies with the communities themselves. Revitalization is a challenging act of hope, often feeling like a “wonderful madness” — an attempt to revive a worldview nearly lost. The fight for linguistic diversity is ultimately a fight alongside its speakers, requiring real support from the majority world that seldom notices this silent crisis. 12. What is the function of the first paragraph? A. To list global language statistics. B. To present a current language crisis. C. To argue against language superiority. D. To compare various language structures. 13. What does the term “killer languages” refer to in the text? A. Those no longer spoken by any community. B. Those passing on through words and gestures. C. Those thriving at the expense of other languages. D. Those simplifying complex sound and grammar rules. 14. Why does language loss matter according to paragraph 3? A. It degrades poetry and oral histories. B. It threatens global environmental safety. C. It damages well-being of all communities. D. It hurts the continuity of some knowledge 15. What is essential for language revival according to the last paragraph? A. Adequate external funding B. Sustained community endeavor. C. Unshakable individual optimism. D. Diverse technological advancement. 12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B 这是一篇议论文，阐述语言学 “语言平等” 的核心前提，揭示全球语言多样性急剧消亡的危机，分析语言消失的人为原因、危害及保护措施，强调社区自主力量对语言复兴的关键作用；文章开篇提出语言平等观点，用数据点明语言濒危现状，接着指出强势语言通过文化扩张挤压小众语言的人为消亡原因，随后说明语言消亡带来的知识与文化损失及对群体健康的影响，最后介绍语言保护行动，强调社区主导是语言复兴的核心，呼吁外界给予支持。 湖南省长沙市雨花区长沙市雅礼中学2025-2026学年高三上学期1月月考英语试题 D Christmas stockings may contain more surprises than usual this year, as children open presents that can talk back. Toymakers in China have declared 2025 the year of artificial intelligence(AI) and are producing robots and teddies that can teach, play and tell stories. In work and play, AI is reshaping childhood. It promises every child the kind of upbringing previously available only to the rich, with private tutors, personalized courses and tailored entertainment. A childhood fit for a king could become universal. Technology is creating new forms of fun, too. Hollywood may dismiss AI videos as low-quality stuff, but young people are consuming them and making their own. There are well-publicized risks in letting children loose on an evolving technology. Yet childhood may be disrupted most radically by things that AI does when it is behaving as intended. The technology quickly learns what its master likes — and shows more of it. Social-media feeds have already created echo chambers (回声室) where people see only views they agree with. Not only does this destroy serendipity. A favorites-only diet means a child need never learn to tolerate something unfamiliar. One-sided relationships with chatbots present a similar risk. AI companions that never criticize, nor share feelings of their own, are a poor preparation for dealing with imperfect humans. Yes-bots threaten to create children not used to taking turns, who grow up into colleagues unable to compromise and partners unfamiliar with the give-and-take required in a relationship. It is a future filled with opportunities and hidden traps. AI shows undeniable potential to improve education and enrich entertainment. It may one day let every child live like royalty. But as real kings often discover, a specially designed upbringing can also be a lonely and atomized one. The truly privileged may be those whose parents and teachers know when to turn it off. 12. What can we infer from paragraph 2 about AI? A. It makes entertainment more exciting and diverse. B. It opens access to high-quality nurturing for all. C. It aims to make all children’s experiences luxurious. D. It challenges the standards of traditional industries. 13. What does the underlined word “serendipity” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Surprise. B. Treasure. C. Motivation. D. Tradition. 14. What is the main danger of “Yes-bots” in paragraph 4? A. They give children inaccurate information. B. They leave children without key social skills. C. They lower children’s interest in real social life. D. They cost too much for average families. 15. Which would be the best title for the passage? A. A Personalized tutor: AI’s Educational Promise. B. AI Revolution: Technology’s Total Transformation. C. Talking Toys: Risks in AI Companionship. D. Reshaped Childhood: Promise and Risk of AI. 12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D 这是一篇议论文，探讨人工智能对儿童成长的双重影响，既带来优质教育与丰富娱乐的机遇，也存在回声室效应、单向社交关系等潜在风险，强调适度使用的重要性；文章开篇以智能玩具引出 AI 重塑童年的话题，接着阐述 AI 为儿童提供高端养育资源和多元娱乐的优势，随后转折指出 AI 按设定运作时的隐患，包括回声室破坏意外收获、单向聊天机器人影响社交能力，最后总结 AI 机遇与陷阱并存，真正幸运的是能合理控制其使用的孩子。 山东省济宁市2025-2026学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题 D The Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft report on greenhouse gases and the U.S. climate this July. Downplaying the extent to which humans are warming the planet, and questioning the links between global warming and extreme weather, the report argues that dramatic emission (排放) cuts could do more harm than good. In the weeks that followed the report’s release, climate researchers submitted lengthy, detailed responses. Their message was simple: The report gets the science, the risks, and the policy math wrong. Take crops for example. The report begins by stating that extra carbon dioxide (CO2) can help plants grow. While that is true in a lab, it is not the whole story in a farmer’s field. Heatwaves, droughts, and shifts in rainfall can erase gains from higher CO2 levels. Any honest review must weigh CO2’s benefits against heat stress, water stress, and the emergence of new pests. But the DOE draft ignores that. As for humans’ role, the draft argues that humans play a relatively minor role in current warming, and implies that biased measurements are to blame for studies that claim otherwise. However, the best evidence still suggests that human emissions are the primary driver. That is why every major assessment, from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change to the U.S. National Climate Assessment, credits the most recent warming to human activity. On the extremes, the draft states that U.S. records do not support increases in heat waves, heavy rainfall, droughts, hurricanes, or wildfires. Here again, the reply from climate experts is direct: The literature shows clear increases in many of these risks, with regional differences, while the DOE draft quotes the records selectively or out of context. Examining the compound extremes reveals that we are on track for a warmer baseline climate, which will lead to more crop losses, and more urban flood damage. So what can we do? Don’t let the report cloud our judgments. The basics still stand: Greenhouse gases trap heat, and more heat increases the base risks for extreme weather events. Cutting emissions lowers those risks, and acting sooner is cheaper than acting late. 12. What do climate researchers argue about the DOE draft report? A. It builds on unscientific foundation. B. It overstates human-caused warming. C. It advocates dramatic emission reductions. D. It owes global warming to extreme weather. 13. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. The necessity of field research. B. The importance of lab experiment. C. The occurrence of natural disasters. D. The overall evaluation of CO2’s effects. 14. Which best describes the draft’s citations? A. Authoritative. B. Out-dated. C. One-sided. D. Picky. 15. What is the structure of the passage? (P=paragraph) A. B. C. D. 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D 这是一篇议论文，驳斥美国能源部发布的气候报告中淡化人类致暖作用、质疑气候变暖与极端天气关联等错误观点，从作物生长、人类影响、极端天气数据三方面反驳，强调减排的必要性；文章开篇介绍能源部报告的核心观点及气候研究者的反驳立场，接着以作物生长为例指出报告片面看待二氧化碳作用，随后驳斥其低估人类活动影响的说法，再批判其对极端天气数据的选择性引用，最后总结重申气候科学基本结论，呼吁重视减排。 山东省青岛市部分学校2025-2026学年高三上学期1月期末调研英语试题 D A 2023 study by researchers at the University of Hong Kong investigated a phenomenon, examining how loneliness and social anxiety correlate with the problematic use of conversational AI. They found that individuals with social anxiety were more likely to use the technology in an addictive manner, with loneliness increasing this tendency. Renwen Zhang, Professor of the National University of Singapore, claims that many users find talking with AI “friends” relieves loneliness and stress because the chatbots listen without ever criticizing or dismissing them and are available 24/7, characteristics difficult to find in the real world. He assumed that people turn to conversational AI as an escape from the discomfort of social interactions. However, a study found that dependence on conversational AI can actually worsen social anxiety, which may unintentionally lead to social withdrawal. A person with social anxiety, who lacks close relationships in the real world, may start using a character (e.g, ai chatbot) to share personal thoughts typically reserved for a close friend. While this may start as a safe space, the growing dependency on AI for emotional closeness can deepen loneliness, intensify social anxiety, and reduce the ability to build real-world connections. Since the system is not programmed to deal with such personal troubles or understand the real-world impact of its responses, this reliance can lead to harmful consequences. Zhang discussed the limitations of current conversational AI in handling mental distress (痛苦). Because conversational AI only reads the literal words, it misinterprets distress signals and fails to react appropriately. Similarly, unlike trained professionals, some conversational AI cannot recognize the severity of mental unwellness. It may reinforce negative thoughts and beliefs. Also, as AI is designed to maintain engagement, it may encourage focusing on troubling issues without realizing them. Undeniably, the emergence of conversational AI itself marks a leap in technological progress. Making chatbots more empathetic can help make interactions more engaging, relatable, and comforting, but doing this may pose several risks. It may discourage people from seeking real human connections, which will worsen loneliness or reduce the importance of interpersonal relationships. 32. What makes socially anxious users feel at ease with chatbots? A. They connect like-minded people online. B. They provide non-judgmental responses. C. They generate texts in different languages. D. They replace the need for face-to-face communication. 33. Zhang mentioned the limitations of conversational AI to _________. A. criticize developers for ignoring users’ mental health B. stress that reliance on AI may have undesired results C. explain why AI fails to recognize the causes of mental distress D. argue that AI should be further developed for emotional support 34. What’s the author’s attitude to conversational AI? A. Reserved about its practical effectiveness. B. Interested but confused about its complexity. C. Optimistic about its future despite its current limits. D. Generally positive but cautious about its potential risks. 35. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. AI Friends: Always Give the Right Advice B. AI Friends: Know You Better Than You Do C. AI Companionship: Comfort or Social Trap? D. AI Companionship: Time Bank or Time Debt? 32. B 33. B 34. D 35. C 这是一篇议论文，探讨对话式人工智能与用户孤独感、社交焦虑的关联，分析其缓解负面情绪的作用及过度依赖引发的危害，辩证看待该技术的价值与风险；文章开篇以 2023 年研究引出社交焦虑者易成瘾使用对话式 AI 的现象，接着阐述其全天候、无批判的特点能缓解孤独压力，随后转折指出过度依赖会加重社交焦虑、削弱现实社交能力，再说明 AI 处理心理问题的局限，最后肯定技术进步的同时，警示增强其共情力可能带来的风险。 $