2026届高三英语各地模考或重点中学（联考）阅读专项训练十七（A篇）

2026届高三英语各地模考或重点中学（联考）阅读专项训练十七（A篇）及答案详解 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ 一.（2026·浙江·二模） Inspired by The Economist’s recent alternative summer reading list for CEOs, the 10Eighty, a leading HR consultancy firm, offers the following suggestions for summer reading. The Undercover Economist A favourite of the 10Eighty team is Tim Harford’s The Undercover Economist — if you’ve ever wondered why the gap between the rich and the poor is so great, then this book is for you. Relatable and engaging, Harford highlights the relevance of economics to everyday life, from buying a coffee to sitting in a traffic jam. He exposes how coffee shops, supermarkets and airlines convince us to part with our money, shedding light on how to apply economic principles to everyday life. Slow Productivity 10Eighty’s researcher also recommends Slow Productivity by Cal Newport for the summer reading list. In the modern workplace workers feel pushed to the edge by continual meetings, overflowing inboxes, non-stop busywork, and office rules that laugh at autonomy and agency. Newport offers alternative strategies for knowledge workers to do the best work of their lives by taking a slower approach to work that matters. Tom Sawyer Few books are better at sparking eagerness to act than Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. Forced to paint a fence white rather than play with his friends, naughty Tom finds a way to make it seem so appealing that the local kids want to do it — and end up paying Tom for the privilege. Business-school professors call it “psychic rewards”. What is your favorite from this summer reading list? Why not share your ideas with us below? 1．How does Tim Harford make economics accessible in The Undercover Economist? A．By analyzing economic theories in depth. B．By revealing how businesses fuel spending. C．By explaining the cause of the wealth gap. D．By connecting economic concepts to daily life. 2．What does Cal Newport suggest knowledge workers do? A．Follow office rules strictly. B．Accelerate work pace. C．Slow down to tackle key tasks. D．Schedule frequent meetings. 3．According to the passage, why is Tom Sawyer recommended for summer reading? A．It stimulates motivation effectively. B．It describes the life of a clever boy. C．It tells an exciting kids’ adventure tale. D．It shows how to deal with naughty kids. 二.（25-26高三下·内蒙古鄂尔多斯·开学考试） Albuquerque Museum Admission & Ticketing Admission is free every Sunday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and on the first Wednesday of every month. Exception: No free admission during the Balloon Fiesta. ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM TICKETS Albuquerque Museum Admission Cost Out-of-State Adults $6 NM Resident Adults $5 Seniors 65+ $4 Children 4 to 12 years old $3 Children 3 years old and younger Free SNAP EBT Admission Available to guests enrolled (登记) in New Mexico’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) . To be eligible (合格的) for free admission, guests must show their SNAP EBT card and a photo ID at the front desk. ● Valid for up to 5 guests to each holder during regular business hours. ● Only New Mexico SNAP enrollees receive the discount at present. Bank of America Discount: Museums on Us For the past 25 years, Bank of America has offered their cardholders free general admission — during the first full weekend of every month. Available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit cardholders. Please review eligibility and terms prior to your visit. Albuquerque Museum Foundation Membership Become a member and receive a 10% discount in the Museum store, invitations to members-only events, free general admission, and more. (Surcharge for special exhibitions may apply. ) 4．How much should a young local couple with their 5-year-old kid pay for their tickets on Friday? A．$15. B．$13. C．$11. D．$10. 5．Which identity gets the greatest benefit in terms of admission? A．A New Mexico SNAP enrollee. B．A resident from New Mexico. C．A Bank of America credit cardholder. D．An Albuquerque Museum Foundation member. 6．What can you do as an Albuquerque Museum Foundation member? A．See special exhibitions free of charge. B．Visit the museum for free at all times. C．Obtain a discount in the Museum store. D．Hold members-only events anytime. 三.（2026·陕西延安·二模） To: The Regional Medical Ethics Committee From: Dr. Elias Thorne, Senior Oncologist Date: March 10, 2026 Subject: Urgent Petition for Compassionate Exemption: Patient M. Vance (Case #8940) Distinguished Members, I write to you not merely as a clinician bound by protocol, but as a witness to an extraordinary convergence of biological devastation and maternal fortitude. My patient, Mrs. Margaret Vance, presents a clinical picture that renders our standard palliative guidelines not just inadequate, but ethically untenable. Mrs. Vance is battling a dual malignancy: an advanced non-small cell lung carcinoma that has compromised her respiratory capacity to less than 40%, concomitant with aggressive hepatocellular carcinoma that has ravaged her liver. Typically, this comorbidity dictates immediate transfer to a sterile hospice ward. However, Mrs. Vance’s sole surviving dependent is her seven-year-old grandson, Leo, who suffers from severe separation anxiety disorder. The crux of my petition lies in the juxtaposition of her physiological collapse and her psychological imperative. Mrs. Vance has explicitly refused morphine-induced sedation, opting instead for a regimen of excruciating pain tolerance. Her rationale is harrowing: she fears that any alteration in her cognitive lucidity will terrify Leo, who interprets confusion as abandonment. She maintains a facade of stoicism, curating every interaction to shield the child from the grim reality of her insidious decline. Last week, despite suffering acute symptoms, she insisted on recording birthday messages for Leo’s next decade. To force her into isolation now would be to sever the only lifeline sustaining her dignity. It would prioritize administrative convenience over the profound therapeutic value of her presence. Therefore, I urgently request a compassionate exemption to Protocol 7-B, allowing Mrs. Vance to remain at home under intensified mobile care. To deny this is to condemn both grandmother and grandson to a traumatic separation that serves no medical purpose. I wait for your expedited review. Dr. Elias Thorne 7．Why does Dr. Thorne describe the standard palliative guidelines as “ethically untenable” in this specific case? A．Because the guidelines fail to account for the complexity of treating dual-organ cancer simultaneously. B．Because strictly following the protocols would cause greater psychological harm than the physical benefit they offer. C．Because the hospital lacks the necessary mobile care equipment to support the patient at home. D．Because the patient’s family has threatened legal action if the transfer to the hospice ward proceeds. 8．What is the implied meaning of the phrase “curating every interaction” in the context of Mrs. Vance’s behavior? A．She is documenting all her conversations with medical staff for future legal reference. B．She is carefully selecting and controlling her expressions to mask her suffering and protect her grandson. C．She is organizing a series of social gatherings to ensure her grandson has memories of her friends. D．She is avoiding all direct contact with her grandson to prevent him from witnessing her physical decay. 9．If the Ethics Committee denies Dr. Thorne’s request, what does the letter suggest will be the inevitable consequence? A．Mrs. Vance will immediately succumb to her illness due to the lack of experimental medication. B．The hospital will face a public scandal regarding its handling of terminal cancer patients. C．Both the patient and the child will suffer unnecessary emotional trauma from forced separation. D．Dr. Thorne will be forced to resign from his position in protest of the committee’s decision. 四.（2026·河北·一模） Volunteer Opportunities with Los Angeles Public Library The Los Angeles Public Library provides free and easy access to information, ideas, books and technology that enrich, educate and empower (使有能力) every individual in our city’s diverse communities. What Will You Get? Did you know that nearly 1 million adults in Los Angeles face language barriers? Join us to share your love of reading and: · Learn new skills! We provide all the training, materials, and support you’ll need to be effective. · Get to know lots of great visitors from different cultures and places. · Face challenges and learn how to overcome them. · Develop a passion for learning and teaching others. · Create real and meaningful change in your own community. · Gain great experience that can be applied in multiple job fields. Details · Age requirement: The minimum age is 18 · Who we serve: Older people (55+) · Participation requirement: Attend training courses in advance · Other requirements: All volunteers must have a high school diploma (毕业文凭) or comparable certificate like a GED． Won’t you join us? Volunteers are fundamental to the success of the Library’s literacy (读写能力) services. Without people like you we can’t partner with adults to overcome literacy barriers and close skill gaps to create opportunity for individuals, their families, and the communities of Los Angeles. We ask for 2 to 3 hours a week for a minimum of 2 months. You may pick the times that work best for you, and changes can be made with prior notice. No teaching background is required. All walk-in volunteers receive necessary training and materials. 10．What benefit can volunteers get from working with the Library? A．Overcoming their language barriers. B．Gaining useful skills in guiding teenagers. C．Meeting people from diverse backgrounds. D．Obtaining job opportunities in some fields. 11．Who is most likely to be a candidate for the position? A．A high schooler at 18. B．An old driver at 55. C．A carer of the elderly. D．An adult with a GED． 12．What do we know about the Library? A．It allows a flexible schedule. B．It values teaching experience. C．It trains volunteers for weeks. D．It closes gaps between families. 五.（2026高三下·湖北襄阳）The International Linguistics Olympiad (IOL) is a competition for pre-university students, held in a different country each year since 2003. It challenges participants, both individually and in teams, to solve linguistic (语言学的) puzzles. To compete at the IOL, no special knowledge is required, only basic language concepts, logic, patience, and creative thinking. Try this beginner sample to see if the IOL is right for you. Contest Rules Each individual contestant or team must choose a working language for their problems and solutions, a choice that cannot be changed less than two weeks before the Olympiad begins. The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less. Unless instructed, giving multiple answers will receive zero marks. Besides, a detailed explanation is required for each answer; failure to provide one will result in a lower score. Awards The team contest will award up to one gold, two silver, and three bronze medals. In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1:2:3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants. Click here to find out other awards. 13．Which is essential to solve the sample puzzle? A．Linguistic fluency. B．Reasoning ability. C．Geographic knowledge. D．Mathematical calculation. 14．What is different about the rules for the individual and team contest? A．The duration of the competition. B．The result of giving multiple answers. C．The deadline for language choice. D．The requirement for answer explanations. 15．If there are 240 individual contestants, how many medals could be awarded in total? A．40. B．54. C．72. D．84. 六.（25-26高三下·河北沧州·月考）There are many outstanding artists who have devoted themselves to creating artworks centered around horses, each with their own unique styles and remarkable talents. Let’s get to know some of them. Caroline Towning Caroline Towning grew up with horses, spending hours studying their movement and presence. Her deep understanding of the nature of the horse is evident in her life-like paintings. She captures the spirit of each animal and brings life to her paintings. Each of her artworks is unique and powerful. Instagram: @carolinetowningart Bethany Vere Bethany Vere is a talented sketch (素描) artist specializing in horses, with some other animals making an appearance from time to time. She’s famous for her drawings that are really accurate in terms of horse anatomy (解剖), showing the true nature of sporty horses super precisely. Bethany sells prints of her art and also takes requests for custom sketches. Instagram: @bethanyvere_art Denise Finney Denise Finney is one of the most famous horse-racing artists in the world, and with good reason! Her images are incredibly lifelike and she does each individual horse superb justice. She captures the unique motion and character of each athlete with precision, to the point where her paintings are often mistaken for photographs at first glance. Facebook: @denisefinneyart Tony O’Connor Tony O’Connor’s classic style comes from influences such as Da Vinci and Michelangelo. If you’re a lover of Renaissance (文艺复兴) art, fine detail, and super-realism with a soft touch, this artist will blow you away. He captures his subjects’ true likeness and spirit with attention to the smallest details. Facebook: @tonyoconnorequineart 16．What can we learn about Caroline Towning’s paintings? A．They look very lifelike. B．They lack uniqueness. C．They are based on imaginary horses. D．They are often mistaken for photographs. 17．Which social media account can you contact to request a personalized drawing? A．Instagram: @carolinetowningart B．Instagram: @bethanyvere_art C．Facebook: @denisefinneyart D．Facebook: @tonyoconnorequineart 18．Whose artistic style is inspired by masters like Da Vinci and Michelangelo? A．Caroline Towning. B．Bethany Vere. C．Denise Finney. D．Tony O’Connor. 试卷第1页，共3页 试卷第1页，共3页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 《2026届高三英语各地模考或重点中学（联考）阅读专项训练十七（A篇）及答案详解》参考答案 题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 答案 D C A B A C B B C C 题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 答案 D A B A C A B D 1．D 2．C 3．A 【难度】0.9 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了10Eighty人力资源咨询公司推荐的CEO夏日阅读书单及各书亮点。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Relatable and engaging, Harford highlights the relevance of economics to everyday life, from buying a coffee to sitting in a traffic jam. (这本书既贴近生活又引人入胜，哈福德强调了经济学与日常生活的相关性，从买咖啡到堵车。)”可知，Tim Harford通过将经济概念与日常生活联系起来，使经济学变得通俗易懂。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Newport offers alternative strategies for knowledge workers to do the best work of their lives by taking a slower approach to work that matters. (Newport为知识工作者提供了另一种策略，让他们通过放慢对重要工作的处理速度，来完成人生中最好的工作。)”可知，Cal Newport建议知识工作者放慢节奏，处理关键任务。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Few books are better at sparking eagerness to act than Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer. (很少有书能比马克·吐温的《汤姆·索亚历险记》更能激发人们的行动热情。)”可知，《汤姆·索亚历险记》被推荐为夏日读物是因为它能有效激发动力。故选A。 4．B 5．A 6．C 【难度】0.83 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了Albuquerque博物馆的门票价格、优惠活动及会员权益等相关信息。 4．细节理解题。根据“NM Resident Adults (新墨西哥州居民成人)”对应的5美元和“Children 4 to 12 years old (4到12岁的孩子)”对应的3美元可知，新墨西哥州居民成人每人5美元，4到12岁的孩子每人3美元，一对年轻的新墨西哥州夫妇带着他们5岁的孩子周五去参观，应该支付5+5+3=13(美元)。故选B。 5．细节理解题。根据SNAP EBT Admission部分中“ ● Valid for up to 5 guests to each holder during regular business hours. ● Only New Mexico SNAP enrollees receive the discount at present.(在正常营业时间内，每位持卡人最多可带 5 位客人 使用此优惠。目前仅限新墨西哥州 SNAP 计划登记人员可享受此项折扣)”可知，在门票方面新墨西哥SNAP enrollee享获益最大。故选A。 6．细节理解题。根据Albuquerque Museum Foundation Membership部分中“Become a member and receive a 10% discount in the Museum store, invitations to members-only events, free general admission, and more.(成为会员，在博物馆商店享受10%的折扣，参加仅限会员的活动，免费入场，等等。)”可知，会员可以在商店享受折扣。故选C。 7．B 8．B 9．C 【难度】0.65 【导语】本文是一篇书信。文章主要讲述了肿瘤医生为晚期癌症患者申请慈悲豁免，希望允许患者在家接受护理以陪伴孙子的诉求及原因。 7．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Mrs. Vance’s sole surviving dependent is her seven-year-old grandson, Leo, who suffers from severe separation anxiety disorder.(万斯夫人唯一幸存的受抚养人是她七岁的孙子利奥，利奥患有严重的分离焦虑症)”和第三段中的“Her rationale is harrowing: she fears that any alteration in her cognitive lucidity will terrify Leo, who interprets confusion as abandonment.(她的理由令人痛心：她担心自己认知清晰度的任何变化都会吓到利奥，利奥会将混乱解读为抛弃)”以及第四段中的“To force her into isolation now would be to sever the only lifeline sustaining her dignity. It would prioritize administrative convenience over the profound therapeutic value of her presence.(现在强迫她隔离，将切断维持她尊严的唯一生命线。这将把行政便利置于她存在的深远治疗价值之上)”可知，严格遵循标准姑息治疗指南会让万斯夫人与孙子分离，给两人带来巨大心理伤害，这种伤害远超指南可能带来的身体益处，因此指南在这个案例中“伦理上站不住脚”。故选B项。 8．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“She maintains a facade of stoicism, curating every interaction to shield the child from the grim reality of her insidious decline.(她维持着一副坚忍的外表，curating every interaction以保护孩子免受她病情暗中恶化的残酷现实的影响)”可知，万斯夫人为了不让孙子知道自己病情恶化的真相，会刻意控制自己的表现，掩饰痛苦。因此猜测curating every interaction意为“她精心选择和控制自己的表情，以掩饰痛苦并保护她的孙子”。故选B项。 9．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“To deny this is to condemn both grandmother and grandson to a traumatic separation that serves no medical purpose.(拒绝这一请求，就是将祖母和孙子都推向一场毫无医疗意义的创伤性分离)”可知，如果伦理委员会拒绝索恩医生的请求，患者和孩子都将因被迫分离而遭受不必要的情感创伤。故选C项。 10．C 11．D 12．A 【难度】0.85 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了洛杉矶公共图书馆招募志愿者的相关信息及要求。 10．细节理解题。根据What Will You Get?部分中“Get to know lots of great visitors from different cultures and places.(结识许多来自不同文化和地方的优秀访客。)”可知，志愿者可以从与图书馆的合作中结识来自不同背景的人。故选C。 11．细节理解题。根据Details部分中“Other requirements: All volunteers must have a high school diploma (毕业文凭) or comparable certificate like a GED.(其他要求：所有志愿者必须拥有高中文凭或GED等同等证书。)”可知，拥有GED证书的成年人最有可能成为该职位的候选人。故选D。 12．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“We ask for 2 to 3 hours a week for a minimum of 2 months. You may pick the times that work best for you, and changes can be made with prior notice.(我们要求每周2到3小时，至少2个月。你可以选择最适合你的时间，如有变更，请提前通知。)”可知，图书馆允许灵活安排时间。故选A。 13．B 14．A 15．C 【难度】0.65 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了国际语言学奥林匹克竞赛的基本信息、参赛规则及奖项设置。 13．细节理解题。根据第一段中“To compete at the IOL, no special knowledge is required, only basic language concepts, logic, patience, and creative thinking. Try this beginner sample to see if the IOL is right for you.(参加国际语言学奥林匹克竞赛无需特殊知识储备，只需掌握基础语言概念、逻辑思维、耐心与创造性思维。不妨通过这道入门样题，测试自己是否适合这项挑战)”和下面的两道样题可知，解答下面的样题需要逻辑推理能力。故选B项。 14．细节理解题。根据“Contest Rules”部分中“The individual contest involves solving five problems in six hours, whereas the team contest features one problem with two hours less. (个人赛需在六小时内解答五道题，而团队赛则是一道题，时间少两小时)”可知，个人赛和团队赛在比赛时长上存在差异。故选A项。 15．细节理解题。根据“Awards”部分中“In the individual contest, the number of gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded shall be in the ratio 1:2:3, with the total number of medals being between one quarter and one third of the contestants. (在个人赛中，金、银、铜牌的数量比例为1:2:3，奖牌总数在参赛人数的四分之一到三分之一之间)”可知，当个人赛参赛者为240人时，奖牌总数应在240×1/4=60到240×1/3=80之间，且金银铜牌比例为1:2:3，即奖牌总数应为1+2+3=6的倍数。选项中符合在60到80之间且为6的倍数的只有72。故选C项。 16．A 17．B 18．D 【难度】0.9 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四位专注于以马为创作核心的杰出艺术家，包括各自的创作特点及社交账号。 16．细节理解题。根据Caroline Towning部分的内容“She captures the spirit of each animal and brings life to her paintings.(她捕捉到了每种动物的精神，并为她的画作带来了生命)”可知，卡洛琳·汤宁的画作展现了动物的精神，栩栩如生。故选A。 17．细节理解题。根据Bethany Vere部分的内容“Bethany sells prints of her art and also takes requests for custom sketches.(Bethany出售她的艺术版画，也接受定制草图的要求)”以及Instagram: @bethanyvere_art可知，可以请求个性化绘图的是Instagram: @bethanyvere_art。故选B。 18．细节理解题。根据Tony O’Connor部分的内容“Tony O’Connor’s classic style comes from influences such as Da Vinci and Michelangelo.(Tony O’Connor的经典风格深受达芬奇和米开朗基罗的影响)”可知，Tony O’Connor的艺术风格受到了达芬奇和米开朗基罗等大师的启发。故选D。 答案第1页，共2页 答案第1页，共2页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $