专题04 阅读理解A篇 （上海专用）2026年高考英语二模分类汇编

专题04 阅读理解A篇 编者按：2026年上海十六区高三二模收集齐全，深度解析，排版整齐。 （一） （2025~2026学年闵行区二模） As a kid, my identity was wrapped up in sports. I spent countless hours practicing basketball in my driveway. Yet for three straight years, I got cut from the middle school basketball team. Soccer seemed more promising. I’d played for nearly a decade, but when high school tryouts came, I still failed to make the team. Determined not to give up on sports, I turned to diving. At first, I was terrible. I could barely touch my toes without bending my knees, and I was afraid of heights. Still, I kept practicing. I often stayed at the pool until dark, leaving only when my coach forced me out. I believed that greatness was built through daily effort. Eventually, my persistence paid off. By my senior year, I had become an All-American diver and qualified for the Junior Olympic Nationals. Diving soon became more than just an activity — it became my identity. However, when I entered college, the sport I loved became something I started to fear. At that level, I could no longer beat more talented divers by working harder. Yet I kept pushing myself, partly because of one troubling question: If I’m not a diver, who am I? Psychologists call this identity foreclosure — when people commit too early to a particular identity and ignore other possible selves. After my freshman year, I began to rethink. I realized that diving was a passion rather than a life purpose. My deeper goal was to grow and contribute, and there were many ways to do that. Retiring from diving freed me up to spend the summer doing psychology research and working as a diving coach. It also gave me time to concentrate on my silliest hobby — performing as a magician. Since then, I have set an annual reminder in my calendar to rethink important parts of my life. Just as we visit doctors for regular health checkups, we can also examine our goals, habits, and relationships. Sometimes the most important step forward begins with the courage to rethink who we are. 36. Which one is true of the author’s experience with sports during his childhood? A. He spent much time practicing and refused to join school teams. B. He devoted himself to different sports but was unable to organize a team. C. He engaged in some sports yet failed to secure a place in school teams. D. He mainly focused on basketball before turning to diving. 37. The author kept pushing himself in diving even facing difficulties in college because ______. A. he realized he feared the sport he loved B. he could no longer beat more talented divers C. his coach encouraged him to train harder than others D. he was unwilling to question the identity he had formed 38. Retiring from diving allowed the author to ______. A. discover and pursue other interests B. regain confidence in funny hobbies C. devote himself to psychology research D. avoid the pressure of athletic competition 39. The author mentions regular health checkups in the last paragraph to ______. A. emphasize the importance of physical health. B. explain why athletes often visit doctors. C. remind us of the key step to gaining courage. D. illustrate the value of regularly rethinking one’s life. 【答案】36. C 37. D 38. A 39. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。 文章主要讲述作者从沉迷运动定义自我，到反思并重新认识自我、拓展人生的经历。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Yet for three straight years, I got cut from the middle school basketball team.(然而连续三年，我都被中学篮球队淘汰了)”和第二段中“Soccer seemed more promising. I’d played for nearly a decade, but when high school tryouts came, I still failed to make the team.(足球似乎更有希望。我踢了近十年，但高中选拔赛时，我还是没能入选球队)”可知，作者参与过一些运动，却没能在校队获得一席之地。故选C。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Yet I kept pushing myself, partly because of one troubling question: If I’m not a diver, who am I?(但我仍不断逼迫自己，部分原因是一个困扰我的问题：如果我不是跳水运动员，我是谁？)”可知，作者不愿质疑自己早已形成的身份认同。故选D。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段中“Retiring from diving freed me up to spend the summer doing psychology research and working as a diving coach. It also gave me time to concentrate on my silliest hobby — performing as a magician.(退出跳水让我有时间在夏天做心理学研究、担任跳水教练，也让我有时间专注于我最傻的爱好 —— 以魔术师身份表演)”可知，退出跳水让作者得以发现并追求其他兴趣。故选A。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Just as we visit doctors for regular health checkups, we can also examine our goals, habits, and relationships.(就像我们定期去看医生做体检一样，我们也可以审视自己的目标、习惯和人际关系)”可知，作者用定期体检来类比，说明定期反思人生的重要性。故选D。 （二） （2025~2026学年金山区二模） Roberto Beltrami grew up just a few hours’ drive from Murano of Italy, world-famous for producing beautiful glassware. But it was in Boston that he first came across the art of glassblowing. It was 2011, and Beltrami, then a physics student at Boston University, was fascinated by an exhibition of the work of American artist Dale Chihuly, known for pushing back the boundaries of contemporary glassblowing. Beltrami visited Murano during his summer break and took a class in glassblowing. That class turned into an apprenticeship(学徒期), and later he studied under some of the world’s most famous glassblowing masters. At one time, Murano was the global leader in glassblowing. But in recent years, the number of factories has dropped sharply. While many say that young people are uninterested in pursuing hot, hard manual labor, Beltrami has a different perspective. “With a long tradition of closely guarding their trade secrets, workshops in Murano are reluctant to welcome newcomers,” Beltrami said. In 2017, Beltrami started his own workshop, Wave Murano Glass. Now with a team of 20, many of them in their twenties and thirties, Beltrami—believed to be the youngest glass master in Murano—is training a new generation of craftsmen. At Wave, Beltrami introduced a variety of modern technologies, including streamlining workflows and new furnaces(炉子). These furnaces can capture heat that is typically lost via exhaust fumes and reuse it to preheat the air going into the burner. Murano’s factories have historically worked on small-scale industrial orders, with many rejecting orders of less than a few hundred but unable to handle those of a few thousand. So, Beltrami set up his workshop to be flexible. While most of Wave’s products are white label products for brands, designers, and artists, up to 10% of the company’s sales come from classes and tours. Beltrami also has made a point of offering internships to young, enthusiastic people from around the globe, many of whom are now employed by Wave. For Beltrami, finding new talents is an essential step to revitalize the industry. 36. What first aroused Beltrami’s interest in glassblowing? A. A childhood visit to Murano. B. An exhibition on glass artworks. C. An art course at Boston University. D. A physical experiment about glassblowing. 37. What accounts for the decline of Murano’s glassblowing industry in Beltrami’s opinion? A. The falling global demand for glassware. B. Local workshops’ unwillingness to change. C. Young people’s lack of interest in manual work. D. Over-protection of their traditional techniques. 38. How does Wave Murano Glass run its business? A. By adopting a diversified business model. B. By focusing on small-scale industrial orders. C. By producing customized artworks for the market. D. By providing products for various brands and artists. 39. Why does Beltrami offer internships to young people? A. To cut down the daily costs of his workshop. B. To change Murano’s traditional working style. C. To pass on and revive the traditional glass craft. D. To expand his team for larger commercial orders. 【答案】 36. B | 37. D | 38. A | 39. C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述意大利玻璃大师 Roberto Beltrami 爱上玻璃吹制艺术，打破穆拉诺岛传统工坊的保密壁垒，引入现代技术、培养年轻人才，复兴当地玻璃工艺的故事。 36. 答案：B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段 “was fascinated by an exhibition of the work of American artist Dale Chihuly” 可知，一场玻璃艺术展览首次激发他对玻璃吹制的兴趣，故选 B。 37. 答案：D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段 “closely guarding their trade secrets, workshops in Murano are reluctant to welcome newcomers” 可知，Beltrami 认为行业衰落原因是对传统技艺过度保密、排外，故选 D。 38. 答案：A 【解析】推理判断题。根据倒数第二段 “flexible”“white label products”“classes and tours” 可知，工坊采用多元化经营模式，故选 A。 39. 答案：C 【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段 “finding new talents is an essential step to revitalize the industry” 可知，他为年轻人提供实习是为传承技艺、复兴行业，故选 C。 （三） （2025~2026学年松江区二模） The summer I turned 40, I started running — not in an athletic or disciplined way, but desperately, almost breathlessly. I was struggling with anxiety after giving birth to our second child. My mind felt like a room with 100 voices, all of them screaming. I couldn’t quiet the panic. A doctor suggested that instead of trying to calm my thoughts, I should try to connect with my body. “Start small,” she said, “Just move.” So, I put on an old pair of sports shoes. My goal was to run to the end of my street — just one mailbox down. I made it, but my lungs burned and my legs shook. I walked home, defeated. Yet, the next day, I tried again. And the day after that. Slowly, the mailbox turned into two mailboxes, then a lap around the block. I was slow. I was awkward. But I was moving. During those runs, I began to understand something. Running, especially when you don’t feel like it, is an act of leadership over your own soul. You are both the president and the citizen of your body. The part of you that wants to quit, to go home, to collapse on the sofa, is the tired citizen. The part of you that says, “Just one more step,” “Just to that tree,” is the president — the one who must decide for the good of the whole, who must carry the weight of the effort even when it’s hard. My anxiety had made me a passive passenger in my own life. Running taught me how to show up and lead. It was on a run, about three months in, struggling up a hill, that a clear thought broke through the mental noise: “I am doing something hard, and I am okay.” My body, which had felt like the root of my failure (too tired, too weak, too anxious), became the root of my strength. I never ran a marathon. My pace never got impressively fast. But I learned to run like a president: to make the hard choice to move forward when every fiber wants to stop; 39 . 36. What is the best title for this passage? A. Silencing the 100 Voices B. From Mailboxes to Marathons C. Running as the President of Your Own Life D. The Restorative Power of a Doctor’s Advice 37. Why did the writer start running? A. To deal with her hearing problem. B. To manage anxiety through movement. C. To counter the panic about aging after 40. D. To create personal space in a crowded world. 38. The sentence “Running taught me how to show up and lead.” in paragraph 5 indicates that ______. A. I figured out how to show up on the running track B. running taught me to let the body naturally lead the soul C. I discovered how to take control of my life through running D. running helped me stop being passive and start leading others 39. Which of the following best fits in the blank in the last paragraph? A. to claim my presence in a distant world — to feel real again B. to keep going even when I can’t run fast — to lead a slow life C. to meet the part of myself I run away from — the imperfect part D. to bear the discomfort for a greater good — the good of my own life 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. C 39. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者产后因焦虑开始跑步，在这一过程中不仅身体逐渐恢复，更学会了掌控自己的生活与灵魂。 【36题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第四段中“Running, especially when you don’t feel like it, is an act of leadership over your own soul. (跑步，尤其是在你不想跑的时候，是一种掌控自己灵魂的行为)”，第五段中“Running taught me how to show up and lead. (跑步教会了我如何出现并引领)”可知，文章讲述了作者产后因焦虑开始跑步，在这一过程中不仅身体逐渐恢复，更学会了掌控自己的生活与灵魂。全文围绕跑步带来的这种“掌控自我”的感悟展开。选项 C“Running as the President of Your Own Life (作为自己生命的主宰去跑步)”精准概括了文章主旨，可以作为本文标题。故选C项。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“I was struggling with anxiety after giving birth to our second child. My mind felt like a room with 100 voices, all of them screaming. I couldn’t quiet the panic. A doctor suggested that instead of trying to calm my thoughts, I should try to connect with my body.  (生完第二个孩子后，我一直被焦虑所困扰。我的大脑就像一个满是100种声音的房间，所有声音都在尖叫。我无法平息这种惊恐。一位医生建议我，与其试图平复思绪，不如试着与身体建立连接)”可知，作者开始跑步是为了通过运动来应对产后焦虑，即通过与身体连接来管理情绪。故选B项。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第五段前文“My anxiety had made me a passive passenger in my own life. (焦虑让我在自己的生活中成为一个被动的乘客)”以及后文“I am doing something hard, and I am okay. (我正在做一件难事，而且我很好)”可知，跑步让作者从被动的生活状态转变为主动掌控的状态。划线句表明跑步教会了作者如何掌控自己的生活。故选C项。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The part of you that says, “Just one more step,” “Just to that tree,” is the president — the one who must decide for the good of the whole, who must carry the weight of the effort even when it’s hard. (那个说“再多走一步”“就到那棵树为止”的部分是主宰 —— 它必须为了整体的利益做决定，即使很难，也必须承担努力的重负)”可知，作者将跑步中坚持的行为定义为为了整体利益（即自己的人生）而承受不适。最后一段是对这一感悟的总结，选项 D“to bear the discomfort for a greater good — the good of my own life (为了更大的利益 —— 自己人生的利益，去承受不适)”与前文逻辑一致，点明了跑步的深层意义。故选D项。 （四） （2025~2026学年浦东新区二模） When I was about to start my Ph.D. studies, I was full of excitement, nursing a firm belief: I would become a scientist. On the first day, I immediately felt out of place. The laboratory was full of shiny instruments I had only ever seen in textbooks. My teacher handed me a tube and asked me to set up a reaction I had never done before. I stayed in the lab until midnight, afraid of being left behind. Most of all, I was hit hard by the language barrier. I was used to classes taught in my mother tongue, but here, everyone spoke English. After the presentation that left me red in the face, just as I was considering leaving science, a senior lab member pulled me aside. “You are not here because of your English,” he reminded me. “You came here because you can think.” His simple words gave me the courage to continue. I carried a tape recorder to every class, replaying presentations to fill gaps. My English progress was slow but steady. By the time I defended my Ph.D., I could express my ideas clearly, and I had come to see my accent not as a barrier, but as a part of my identity that I was proud of. My confidence had skyrocketed. After continuing training in Canada and the US, I returned to my homeland to run my own lab. I assumed my students wouldn’t suffer from the language barrier as I had. But gradually I saw they faced with the same doubts — anxiety about career, confusion about identity. I realized my job was to teach them to think critically and, most of all, give them confidence to succeed in science and in life. One afternoon, I saw a student wrestling with various samples, her gloved hands carefully labeling tube after tube, just like mine used to. Remembering my frustration and what my lab partner once told me, I said, “ You are not here because 38 . You are here because you can think.” Her smile told me she was inspired by these words. Today, what I value most in my job is the transformation I see in the students who arrive nervous but leave confident enough to challenge me, their professor. Every time I walk into the classroom, I see a younger version of myself, and remember the bridge I had to cross to get where I am today. For me, helping others cross that bridge is the true reward of scientific life. 36. The underlined phrase out of place in Para. 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. indifferent B. amazed C. relieved D. incompetent 37. What can be learned about the author’s experience as a Ph.D.? A. She had to give up due to language and academic pressure. B. She eventually gained confidence to express herself clearly. C. She was the only non-native English speaker in her laboratory. D. She accepted more help from her teacher than from her lab mates. 38. Which of the following sentences best fits the blank 38 in Para. 5? A. your English is perfect B. you use shiny instruments C. you wash tubes carefully D. your experiments always work 39. What moral does the author want to convey through the story? A. Language barriers are the biggest challenge in scientific research. B. Returning to one’s homeland is the fundamental goal for scientists. C. A scientist’s true reward lies in building the next generation’s confidence. D. Hard work and determination are essential for a successful scientific career. 【答案】36. D 37. B 38. A 39. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。作者读博时因语言与学术压力受挫，学长的话让其坚持。学成归国后，她用同样的话鼓励学生，认为助力后辈成长是科研最大收获。 【36题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“The laboratory was full of shiny instruments I had only ever seen in textbooks. My teacher handed me a tube and asked me to set up a reaction I had never done before.(实验室里摆满了闪闪发光的仪器，这些仪器我只在教科书里见过。老师递给我一个试管，让我进行一个我之前从未做过过的化学反应实验)”可知，仪器陌生、实验不会做，感到力不从心，说明格格不入。故划线词意思是“格格不入的”。故选D。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“By the time I defended my Ph.D., I could express my ideas clearly, and I had come to see my accent not as a barrier, but as a part of my identity that I was proud of.(在我完成博士论文答辩的时候，我已经能够清晰地表达自己的想法了，而且我也开始不再将自己的口音视为一种障碍，而是将其视为一种让我引以为傲的个人特质)”可知，作者作为博士的经历最终获得了清晰表达自我的信心。故选B。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段““You are not here because of your English,” he reminded me. “You came here because you can think.”(“你来这里并非因为你的英语水平，”他提醒我说，“你之所以来这儿，是因为你有思考的能力。”)”可知，作者现在用同样的逻辑鼓励遇到同样困境的学生，只有A选项（你的英语很完美）和原文的“英语”话题对应，故最适合填入“你的英语非常出色”，故选A。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Every time I walk into the classroom, I see a younger version of myself, and remember the bridge I had to cross to get where I am today. For me, helping others cross that bridge is the true reward of scientific life.(每次走进教室，我都会看到一个更年轻的自己，并回想起为了走到今天这一步所必须跨越的那座桥梁。对我而言，帮助他人跨越这座桥梁才是科学研究生涯的真正意义所在)”可知，作者通过这个故事想要表达一位科学家真正的回报在于培养下一代人的信心。故选C。 （五） （2025~2026学年奉贤区二模） An Australian 13-year-old boy swam 4 km to shore and then ran another 2 km to get help for his family, who were stranded at sea. Austin Appelbee was called “superhuman” for what he did. Experts say his extraordinary effort went beyond what people typically consider possible. Austin and his family were on holiday when suddenly strong winds blew their boards away from the shore. His mother, Joanne, told him to swim to land for help. She knew he was the strongest swimmer and that he could do it. Austin first tried to paddle a kayak (皮划艇), but it took on too much water in the bad weather, so he had to abandon it. About two hours later, he took off his life jacket. “I was depleted, but I could hardly feel the tiredness,” he said. “I just kept on swimming — doing breaststroke, freestyle, and even survival backstroke.” After swimming 4 km to shore in the fading light, the teenager ran another 2 km to his family’s hotel. At about 6 p.m., he used his mother’s phone to call for help. “I told them, ‘I need helicopters. I need planes. I need boats. My family’s out at sea.’ I was very calm about it. I think it was just a lot of shock,” he recalled. Right after the call, he fainted from exhaustion and was taken to hospital. His family were later found floating about 14 km offshore and rescued. Dangerous moments can help people go beyond their limits, and the body releases stress hormones to assist with short-duration activity. But for a swim lasting hours, survival backstroke — a swimming style aimed at conserving energy in saltwater — was crucial. Austin started swimming lessons at age four. He previously found it “quite tiring” to swim just 350 meters without a break. However, this time he made it and proved to be a true hero. 36. Why did Austin set out for help by himself? A. His family were trapped far from the shore. B. The kayak his family used was sinking fast. C. A strong storm separated him from his parents. D. He tried to prove he was the strongest swimmer. 37. The underlined word “depleted” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______. A. cheered up B. blown away C. calmed down D. burned out 38. According to the last paragraph, what enabled Austin to accomplish this long-duration swim? A. Stress hormones released in dangerous situations. B. Survival backstroke conserving energy in saltwater. C. The encouragement he received from the rescue team. D. The swimming training he had received over the years. 39. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. A 13-year-old Boy’s Heroic Rescue B. The Science behind Human Limits C. A Family’s Unexpected Adventure D. The Value of Swimming Training 【答案】36. A 37. D 38. B 39. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一个13岁澳大利亚男孩奥斯汀在家人被困海上时，独自游泳求救并成功救出家人的英勇事迹。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Austin and his family were on holiday when suddenly strong winds blew their boards away from the shore. His mother, Joanne, told him to swim to land for help. She knew he was the strongest swimmer and that he could do it.(奥斯汀一家人正在度假，突如其来的狂风把他们的冲浪板吹离了岸边。母亲乔安让他游上岸求助，她清楚儿子水性最好，一定能做到。)”以及第三段中“After swimming 4 km to shore in the fading light, the teenager ran another 2 km to his family’s hotel.(在微弱的光线下游了4公里到岸边后，这名少年又跑了2公里到他家人住的酒店。)”可知，奥斯汀的家人被困在离海岸很远的地方，所以他独自出去寻求帮助。故选A。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中““I was depleted, but I could hardly feel the tiredness,” he said. “I just kept on swimming — doing breaststroke, freestyle, and even survival backstroke.” After swimming 4 km to shore in the fading light, the teenager ran another 2 km to his family’s hotel.(他说：“我depleted，却几乎感受不到疲惫。我只能一直往前游 —— 蛙泳、自由泳，甚至还用上了求生仰泳。”天色渐暗时，他游完4公里抵达岸边，又跑了2公里赶到家人入住的酒店。)”可知，为救家人，奥斯汀游了很远的距离，感到筋疲力尽，仍继续坚持。此处depleted意为“筋疲力尽的”，与burned out意思相近。故选D。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。据最后一段中“But for a swim lasting hours, survival backstroke — a swimming style aimed at conserving energy in saltwater — was crucial.(但对于持续数小时的游泳来说，生存仰泳——一种旨在在盐水中保存能量的游泳方式——至关重要。)”可知，生存仰泳这种在盐水中保存能量的游泳方式使奥斯汀能够完成这次长时间的游泳。故选B。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第二段中“Austin and his family were on holiday when suddenly strong winds blew their boards away from the shore. His mother, Joanne, told him to swim to land for help. She knew he was the strongest swimmer and that he could do it.(奥斯汀一家人正在度假，突如其来的狂风把他们的冲浪板吹离了岸边。母亲乔安让他游上岸求助，她清楚儿子水性最好，一定能做到。)”可知，文章主要讲述了13岁的澳大利亚男孩奥斯汀在家人被困海上时，独自游泳4公里到岸边，再跑2公里寻求帮助，最终成功救出家人的英勇事迹。因此，A选项“一个13岁男孩的英勇救援”最符合文章主旨。故选A。 （六） （2025~2026学年崇明区二模） Some might suggest that a book about “the influence of the horse on human history” couldn’t possibly be interesting. But in fact, Timothy C. Winegard’s The Horse is fascinating, offering a fresh perspective on how crucial horses were in human development. And it almost didn’t happen. Sudden climate changes at the end of the Ice Age drove horses to the edge of extinction. The rest of the animal once found through much of the world were then largely restricted to an area that runs roughly from Eastern Europe to Central Asia — where they were hunted for food. The horse might have gone the way of its relatives had it not been domesticated like cattle. When someone decided to jump on the back of one of the milder-tempered horses, it started “a revolution” that changed the world. Riding horses helped farmers take care of more sheep and goats, and hunters cover more ground. When horses replaced cattle, their quicker speed allowed more land to be plowed (犁地), increased crop production and changed farmers who only grew food for themselves to goods exporters. Inevitably, horses became instruments of war, first pulling archers in war vehicles and then as mounts. The earliest known true cavalry (骑兵) formation belonged to the Assyrian king Tukulti-Ninurta II. In relatively short order, cavalry units made the difference in battle. Those nations that had horses won wars; those that didn’t tried to get them. In many ways, these conflicts created the world we have today. Alexander extended the boundaries of his empire — and Greek culture — through Persia, India and beyond because of the success of his cavalry. Moorish invaders brought math and science to Europe. Horses were the deciding element in the Battle of Hastings, where William, the Duke of Normandy — who had cavalry units — soundly defeated the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, creating the modern British state. The Horse is extensively researched. It is interesting, charming and entertaining. But I know: I can lead you to a bookstore, but I can’t make you read. 36. What first helped the horse avoid extinction? A. Being hunted for food. B. Climate change. C. Living in Central Asia. D. Human breeding. 37. As a result of using horses in farming, farmers ______. A. could hunt more animals B. started to raise more cattle C. could produce more crops D. no longer needed to plow land 38. What does the author imply by “Those nations that had horses won wars; those that didn’t tried to get them.” in paragraph 6? A. Horses were in greater demand than other military equipment. B. Horses became so valuable that every nation wanted them. C. Nations defeated in wars usually gave up getting horses. D. Nations without horses had no chance of winning wars. 39. Why did the author write this passage? A. To introduce and recommend the book The Horse. B. To analyze important historical events related to horses. C. To explain the reasons why horses were important in wars. D. To describe how horse domestication influenced human history. 【答案】36. D 37. C 38. B 39. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇书评。文章主要讲述了作者对《马》这本书的介绍和推荐，阐述了马对人类历史发展的重要性。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“The horse might have gone the way of its relatives had it not been domesticated like cattle. When someone decided to jump on the back of one of the milder-tempered horses, it started “a revolution” that changed the world.(如果没有像牛一样被驯化，马可能也会像它的近亲一样走向灭绝。当有人决定跳上一匹性情温和的马的背上时，一场“革命”开始了，它改变了世界。)”可知，人类驯化帮助马避免了灭绝。故选D。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“When horses replaced cattle, their quicker speed allowed more land to be plowed (犁地), increased crop production and changed farmers who only grew food for themselves to goods exporters.(当马取代牛时，它们更快的速度使更多的土地得以耕种，增加了农作物产量，并将只为自己种植粮食的农民转变为商品出口商。)”可知，由于在农业中使用马，农民可以生产更多的农作物。故选C。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“In relatively short order, cavalry units made the difference in battle. Those nations that had horses won wars; those that didn’t tried to get them. In many ways, these conflicts created the world we have today.(在相对较短的时间内，骑兵部队在战斗中发挥了关键作用。那些拥有马匹的国家赢得了战争；那些没有马匹的国家则试图获得它们。在许多方面，这些冲突创造了我们今天的世界。)”可知，有马的国家赢得了战争，没有马的国家则试图获得它们，这表明马变得非常有价值，每个国家都想要它们。故选B。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第一段“Some might suggest that a book about “the influence of the horse on human history” couldn’t possibly be interesting. But in fact, Timothy C. Winegard’s The Horse is fascinating, offering a fresh perspective on how crucial horses were in human development. And it almost didn’t happen.(有人可能会认为，一本关于“马对人类历史的影响”的书不可能有趣。但事实上，蒂莫西·C·温加德的《马》一书非常吸引人，它为马在人类发展中的关键作用提供了全新的视角。但这本书差点儿未能面世。)”以及最后一段“The Horse is extensively researched. It is interesting, charming and entertaining. But I know: I can lead you to a bookstore, but I can’t make you read.(《马》这本书经过了广泛的研究。它有趣、迷人、娱乐性强。但我知道：我可以带你去书店，但我不能强迫你读。)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是介绍并推荐《马》这本书。故选A。 （七） （2025~2026学年长宁区二模） People’s noses get colder when they’re feeling stressed, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sussex, in England, looked at the temperature of people’s faces to see if it changed when they were nervous or under pressure. Professor Gillian Forrester, who studies brains and behaviour at the University of Sussex, led the study. She recorded 29 people with a thermal imaging camera (热成像仪) to see what happened when they were stressed. First, the volunteers listened to white noise (quiet background sound that sounds a bit like a waterfall) for five minutes to make them calm. Then they had to perform two tasks in front of a silent group of strangers. They had to give an unintended presentation and they had to do maths in their head and say their answers out loud. From the results of the study, it was found that people’s nose temperature drops by between 3°C and 6°C when they are under pressure. This is because the blood in their faces goes to their ears and eyes, which are important senses for detecting danger. The researchers were able to see change in blood flow on the thermal imaging camera because places that were warmer had more blood. Once the stress was over, the blood in people’s faces returned to where it usually was within a few minutes. Forrester said that the length of time it takes someone’s nose to recover its temperature could be a measure of how well they manage their stress. This would be useful to know. Forrester asked, “If they bounce back unusually slowly, could that be a risk marker of anxiety or depression?” Humans aren’t the only ones who could benefit from this knowledge. Stress also changes the blood flow in the faces of animals that are closely related to humans, such as apes. Researchers hope that thermal cameras could help them to look after rescued animals in ape shelters. “They can’t say how they’re feeling and they can be quite good at masking how they’re feeling.” said Marianne Paisley, who studies ape wellbeing at the University of Sussex. The temperature of an ape’s face could help people understand how they are feeling and how to make them feel better too. For example, the team has found that showing adult apes a video of baby apes calmed them down. When the adult animals watched the video on a screen, their noses slowly warmed up. 36. In Forrester’s study, what did the volunteers do before taking part in potentially stressful tasks? A. They solved some arithmetic problems mentally. B. They learned how to use a thermal imaging camera. C. They reached a calm state by listening to white noise. D. They gave an unprepared speech in front of strangers. 37. The underlined word “masking” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to “________”. A. strengthening B. expressing C. hiding D. controlling 38. What does Forrester think of nose temperature recover y time? A. It may reflect stress management ability. B. It may have nothing to do with anxiety level. C. It may not be as useful as previously expected. D. It may help people to know better about animals. 39. Which of the following best summarises the passage? A. Researchers have found effective ways to reduce stress in humans and apes. B. Stress has a great influence on the blood temperature in human and ape faces. C. A new study shows nose temperature can be used to detect stress levels. D. Thermal cameras have been widely used to care for rescued apes in shelters. 【答案】36. C 37. C 38. A 39. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一项新研究发现人受压时鼻子会降温，压力结束后可快速恢复。鼻温恢复时长能反映抗压能力，该发现也可用于判断猿类情绪、照料保护动物。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“First, the volunteers listened to white noise (quiet background sound that sounds a bit like a waterfall) for five minutes to make them calm.(首先，志愿者们聆听了一段白噪音（一种类似瀑布般安静的背景声音），持续了五分钟，以帮助他们放松下来)”可知，在福雷斯特的研究中，志愿者在参与可能带来压力的任务之前，通过聆听白噪音进入了一种平静的状态。故选C。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“They can’t say how they’re feeling and they can be quite good at(它们无法表达自己的感受，而且它们在……方面很擅长)”可知，上文They指代的是动物，即动物无法诉说情绪，擅长隐藏感受，故划线词意思是“隐藏”。故选C。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Forrester said that the length of time it takes someone’s nose to recover its temperature could be a measure of how well they manage their stress.(福雷斯特表示，一个人的鼻子恢复原有温度所需的时间，可以作为衡量其应对压力能力的一个指标)”可知，福雷斯特认为鼻部温度恢复所需时间或许能反映个体的应激管理能力。故选A。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“People’s noses get colder when they’re feeling stressed, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sussex, in England, looked at the temperature of people’s faces to see if it changed when they were nervous or under pressure.(一项新研究表明，人在感到紧张时，鼻子会变冷。来自英国萨塞克斯大学的研究人员通过观察人们的面部温度，来探究他们在紧张或面临压力时面部温度是否会发生变化)”结合文章主要说明了一项新研究发现人受压时鼻子会降温，压力结束后可快速恢复。鼻温恢复时长能反映抗压能力，该发现也可用于判断猿类情绪、照料保护动物。可知，文章主要说明了一项新的研究表明，鼻部温度可以用来检测压力水平。故选C。 （八） （2025~2026学年静安区二模） It was the loveliest of mornings, the air warm and still, the waters of Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake as clear and biting as a glass of vodka. There were no boats, only the blue-grey mountains, faint as a memory. I took off my clothes and jumped in, ducking once, twice, three times, under the salty water. Still, I dared not stay, because the train, the Golden Eagle, would very shortly be carrying me onward into Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Golden Eagle’s Republics of the Silk Road journey provides a two-week, multi-country adventure for lovers of long rail journeys, excellent food, architecture and glamour. It displays luxury — champagne in crystal glasses, twice-daily room service by attendants, and waiters in bow ties and waistcoats set the tone. And it’s more casual than expected. Despite the “smart dress at dinner” recommendation, wearing a suit, I was the only one to do so and felt overdressed. Time, over a long train journey, becomes somewhat flexible. The effect in that environment — always fixed, always moving — can become something like a sustained coincidence. You’re searching for a familiar sweater in your compartment when you glance out the window to find a distant temple with a round dome. You order your usual drink at a bar as blue lightning flashes across the grassland. ________. We arrived in Khiva at dawn. Once a major Silk Road trading post, it’s still bustling. Local dealers conduct international business, calling out in multiple languages. The city’s sounds, from musical instruments and camel calls to smiths’ hammers, give it a timeless atmosphere. I didn’t want to be moved by the noise, but every scene was undeniable — a square tower topped with a dome, a winding alley filled with the smell of roasted meat, the large, unfinished towers that looked almost round, and the grand walls covered in blue tiles that drew people’s eyes with a magic pull. The Silk Road might seem like a trade route, but each country on the journey truly held its essence. The architecture, jewelry, dancing, food, and hospitality showed influences from India, Italy, and Arabia, a mix of the unusual and familiar. 36. What can we learn about the Golden Eagle’s Silk Road journey? A. It requires strict formal dress for all meals. B. It takes one week to cover multiple countries. C. It only attracts travelers interested in architecture. D. It offers luxurious yet casual travel experience. 37. Which of the following, if inserted into the blank, would best illustrate the idea of “a sustained coincidence” described in the passage? A. Lying on a bed reading, you look up to see eight camels marching over a sand hill. B. Checking the dining car menu, you find your preferred sandwich is sold out. C. Asking an attendant for a blanket, you’re told they’re first-class only. D. Stretching your legs in the corridor, you see the train pull into an unfamiliar station. 38. What makes Khiva a timeless city in the author’s eyes? A. Its quiet and empty streets in the early morning. B. Its mix of traditional sounds and classic scenery. C. Its modern business models and new buildings. D. Its simple local food sold in winding lanes. 39. In the final paragraph, the Silk Road is described primarily as ________. A. a historically important route defined by commercial exchange B. a collection of tourist destinations linked by geography C. a physical journey connecting several neighboring countries D. a space where diverse cultures meet and influence one another 【答案】36. D 37. A 38. B 39. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者乘坐金鹰号列车进行丝绸之路多国旅行时的所见所感，包括奢华随意的旅行体验、旅途中的巧合瞬间以及希瓦城的独特魅力。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“It displays luxury — champagne in crystal glasses, twice - daily room service by attendants, and waiters in bow ties and waistcoats set the tone. And it’s more casual than expected.(它彰显奢华——水晶杯中的香槟，服务员每天两次的客房服务，以及打着领结、穿着背心的侍者奠定了基调。而且它比预期的更随意。)”可知，金鹰丝绸之路之旅提供豪华且随意的旅行体验。故选D。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Time, over a long train journey, becomes somewhat flexible. The effect in that environment — always fixed, always moving — can become something like a sustained coincidence.(在漫长的火车旅行中，时间变得有些灵活。在这种总是固定又总是移动的环境中，效果可能会变成一种持续的巧合。)”可知，空白处需要填入一个能体现“持续巧合”的场景。A选项“Lying on a bed reading, you look up to see eight camels marching over a sand hill.(躺在床上看书，你抬头看到八只骆驼正越过一座沙丘。)”符合这种持续巧合的描述，即原本在看书，不经意间抬头看到意外的场景。故选A。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“We arrived in Khiva at dawn. Once a major Silk Road trading post, it’s still bustling. Local dealers conduct international business, calling out in multiple languages. The city’s sounds, from musical instruments and camel calls to smiths’ hammers, give it a timeless atmosphere. I didn’t want to be moved by the noise, but every scene was undeniable — a square tower topped with a dome, a winding alley filled with the smell of roasted meat, the large, unfinished towers that looked almost round, and the grand walls covered in blue tiles that drew people’s eyes with a magic pull.(我们于黎明时分抵达希瓦。这里曾是丝绸之路上重要的贸易驿站，如今依旧繁华热闹。当地商贩往来开展跨国生意，用多种语言高声叫卖。乐器声、驼铃声、铁匠的敲打声交织满城，赋予这座城市一种跨越时光的独特韵味。我本不想被市井喧嚣触动，可眼前的每一帧景致都令人难以忽视：顶部建有穹顶的方形塔楼、弥漫着烤肉香气的蜿蜒小巷、造型浑圆的巨型未完工塔楼，还有铺满蓝色瓷砖的宏伟城墙，以一种独特的魔力，牢牢吸引着人的目光。)”可知，在作者眼中，希瓦是一个永恒的城市是因为它融合了传统声音和经典风景。故选B。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The Silk Road might seem like a trade route, but each country on the journey truly held its essence. The architecture, jewelry, dancing, food, and hospitality showed influences from India, Italy, and Arabia, a mix of the unusual and familiar.(丝绸之路可能看起来像是一条贸易路线，但旅途中的每个国家都真正保留了它的精髓。建筑、珠宝、舞蹈、食物和款待都显示出印度、意大利和阿拉伯的影响，是不同寻常和熟悉的混合体。)”可知，丝绸之路主要被描述为一个不同文化相遇并相互影响的空间。故选D。 （九） （2025~2026学年宝山区二模） A tall, artistic structure called Vessel stands at the heart of Hudson Yards, a real-estate (房地产) development in New York City that includes offices, residences (住房) and stores. Hudson Yards is currently the largest private development in the U.S. and is built over the top of an active rail yard. Vessel is a network of staircases and platforms that offers views of New York City from a variety of perspectives. The structure is meant to be a meeting point at the center of the area as well as an attraction for tourists. It won’t be called Vessel for long, however. There will soon be a competition to choose a permanent title. The structure is currently called “Vessel” because of its shape: narrow at its base and then expanding up and out. To get to the structure’s highest point on foot, visitors must climb 2,500 steps and cross 80 platforms. According to the developer, it’s a one-mile climb. To explore Vessel, visitors need free tickets that allow them to enter the structure at a set time of the day. The purpose of the set times on the tickets is to keep the number of people on Vessel within a safe limit at all times. Since Vessel opened to the public, it has been applauded by some visitors and criticized by others. Some have made fun of its shape, comparing it to a pineapple or waste paper basket. Others have criticized its lack of benches. Since resting on the stairs is not allowed, there is no place to sit. Despite these issues, Vessel attracts many locals and tourists every day. 36. What information about Vessel does this article provide? A. Its estimated weight. B. Its grand opening date. C. The attractive lighting. D. The distance to the top. 37. What is true about the structure’s current official name? A. It’s universally praised. B. It’s only temporary. C. It’s been copied elsewhere. D. Its meaning is unknown. 38. According to the article, why are tickets only available for set times? A. To encourage people to stay on Vessel longer. B. To increase the amount of income earned by Vessel. C. To prevent Vessel from becoming too crowded. D. To keep littering on Vessel to the absolute minimum. 39. What does the article imply about people who visit Vessel? A. Their opinions about it vary quite a bit. B. Their primary interest lies in shopping. C. They return to it on multiple occasions. D. Some are asked to pay a small entrance fee. 【答案】36. D 37. B 38. C 39. A 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了纽约一座名为Vessel的高大艺术建筑，介绍了它的外观、参观事项以及人们对这座建筑物的看法。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“To get to the structure’s highest point on foot, visitors must climb 2,500 steps and cross 80 platforms. According to the developer, it’s a one-mile climb.  （要徒步到达建筑的最高点，游客必须爬上2500级台阶，穿过80个平台。据开发商说，这是一英里的攀登。）”可知，文章告诉了我们到Vessel顶端的距离。故选D。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“It won’t be called Vessel for long, however. There will soon be a competition to choose a permanent title.（不过，它不会被长久称为Vessel。很快就会发起一场比赛来为它选择一个永久的名称。）”可知，该建筑目前的官方名称只是暂时的。故选B。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“ The purpose of the set times on the tickets is to keep the number of people on Vessel within a safe limit at all times.  （规定Vessel票参观时间的目的是使Vessel的人数始终保持在安全的范围内。）”可知，Vessel票只在固定的时间使用的目的是避免Vessel变得过于拥挤。故选C。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Since Vessel opened to the public, it has been applauded by some visitors and criticized by others. Some have made fun of its shape, comparing it to a pineapple or waste paper basket. Others have criticized its lack of benches.（自从这艘船向公众开放以来，它受到了一些游客的赞扬，也有一些游客的批评。有些人拿它的形状开玩笑，把它比作菠萝或废纸篓。其他人批评它缺少长椅。）”可推知，参观Vessel的人对Vessel的看法有很大不同。故选A。 （十） （2025~2026学年普陀区二模） A new study has revealed that the Greenland ice cap is melting far faster than previously thought, as satellite data show widespread ice loss over the past four decades. Using artificial intelligence to analyse satellite photos from 1985 to 2022, researchers mapped the end positions of more than 235,000 glaciers(冰川) around the island. This unusual dataset showed that almost every glacier has become smaller in recent decades, losing an area of about 5,000 sq km of ice-equivalent to a trillion tonnes. The study, published in Nature, adds significant new insight to earlier measurements based on ice height or gravity data, which could only detect losses that ended up in the ocean. By identifying the withdrawal of glaciers lying mostly below sea level in Greenland’s narrow fjords (峡湾), the researchers uncovered an additional and previously unaccounted source of ice loss. Dr Chad Greene, at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who led the research, described the changes as “tremendous and happening everywhere.” When the team combined their findings with existing measurements of the Greenland ice sheet, they found the total annual loss of ice since 2003 reached about 264bn tonnes — roughly 30m tonnes every hour. The new data show an increase of 43bn tonnes a year compared with earlier estimates, or about 20% more than previously thought. The implications, scientists warn, are alarming. As Greenland’s glaciers withdraw and release vast quantities of freshwater into the North Atlantic, they may speed up the weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) — a system of ocean currents that regulates global climate. The AMOC is already at its weakest point in 1,600 years, and recent research has indicated it could collapse as soon as 2027 in a worst-case situation. Such a collapse would disrupt global weather patterns, damage ecosystems, and threaten food security worldwide. “There is some concern that any small source of freshwater may serve as a ‘tipping point’ that could trigger a full-scale collapse of the AMOC,” the scientists said. Yet freshwater from Greenland’s glacier withdrawal is not currently included in oceanographic models. The inflow of less salty freshwater slows the normal sinking of heavier, saltier water in the polar region — the engine that drives the AMOC. The findings suggest that Greenland’s hidden ice loss may play a far greater role in the stability of Earth’s climate system than once imagined. 36. What is the main purpose of the article? A. To promote the growing use of AI in environmental science research. B. To report a study revealing faster Greenland ice loss and its global impact. C. To criticize the inaccuracy of previous ice loss measurements in Greenland. D. To describe how scientists discovered a new form of glacier below sea level 37. What can be inferred about previous methods of measuring ice loss? A. They ignored surface melting entirely. B. They overestimated Greenland’s total ice loss. C. They were more accurate than satellite imagery. D. They underestimated losses occurring below sea level. 38. The underlined word “implications” in the 3rd paragraph refers to ______. A. the new measurements of the Greenland ice sheet B. the consequences of faster Greenland ice loss C. the methods used to analyze satellite data D. the warnings from scientists about climate change 39. Which diagram best illustrates the process of AMOC weakening described in the passage? A. Glacier melting → Freshwater inflow → Ocean temperature↑ → AMOC weakening B. Glacial freshwater input→ Ocean saltiness↓—Sinking of salty water↓→ AMOC weakening C. Ocean saltiness↓ → Ice loss data ↑→ Scientist warnings → AMOC weakening D. Ice height measurement↓ → Gravity data↑ → Ocean model error → AMOC weakening 【答案】36. B 37. D 38. B 39. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了新研究借助 AI 分析卫星数据，发现格陵兰冰川融化速度远超以往预估。此前研究存在数据遗漏，大量淡水汇入或削弱关键洋流，严重威胁全球气候与生态稳定。 【36题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及第一段“A new study has revealed that the Greenland ice cap is melting far faster than previously thought, as satellite data show widespread ice loss over the past four decades. Using artificial intelligence to analyse satellite photos from 1985 to 2022, researchers mapped the end positions of more than 235,000 glaciers(冰川) around the island. This unusual dataset showed that almost every glacier has become smaller in recent decades, losing an area of about 5,000 sq km of ice-equivalent to a trillion tonnes.( 一项新的研究揭示，格陵兰岛的冰盖融化速度远超此前的预期，卫星数据表明，在过去四十年间，该地区普遍出现了冰层流失的情况。研究人员利用人工智能技术分析了1985年至2022年的卫星照片，绘制出了该岛周围超过23.5万个冰川的最终位置图。这一独特的数据集显示，近几十年来，几乎每一条冰川都变小了，流失的冰面积约为5000平方公里，相当于约一万亿吨的冰量。)”可知，文章开篇点明新研究发现格陵兰冰盖融化速度远超预期，介绍AI分析卫星数据得出的冰层流失数据，补充以往测量的不足，最后重点阐述冰川大量融化对全球洋流AMOC及地球气候的严重影响。由此可知，这篇文章的主要目的是报道一项揭示格陵兰冰川加速融化及其全球影响的研究。故选B项。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The study, published in Nature, adds significant new insight to earlier measurements based on ice height or gravity data, which could only detect losses that ended up in the ocean. By identifying the withdrawal of glaciers lying mostly below sea level in Greenland’s narrow fjords (峡湾), the researchers uncovered an additional and previously unaccounted source of ice loss.( 这项发表在《自然》杂志上的研究为此前基于冰层高度或重力数据的测量结果提供了重要的新见解，这些测量结果只能检测最终流入海洋的冰流失量。通过识别格陵兰岛狭窄峡湾中大多位于海平面以下的冰川的消退情况，研究人员发现了另一个此前未被考虑的冰层流失源。)”可知，以往方法只能检测最终流入海洋的冰流失，完全遗漏了海平面以下峡湾冰川退缩造成的冰流失，因此低估了总冰流失量。故选D项。 【38题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段中“When the team combined their findings with existing measurements of the Greenland ice sheet, they found the total annual loss of ice since 2003 reached about 264bn tonnes-roughly 30m tonnes every hour. The new data show an increase of 43bn tonnes a year compared with earlier estimates, or about 20% more than previously thought.( 当研究团队将他们的研究成果与格陵兰冰盖现有的测量数据相结合后，他们发现自2003年以来格陵兰冰层每年的总消融量达到了约 2640 亿吨——大约每小时 3000 万吨。新的数据表明，与之前的估计相比，每年的冰量增加量为 430 亿吨，即比之前认为的多出约 20%)”可知，第三段先给出惊人的冰流失数据：每年流失2640亿吨，比之前估计多 20%，紧接着说“…scientists warn, are alarming(科学家们警告说，这种implications令人担忧)”，下文随即展开介绍冰盖融化对全球气候的严重后果。由此可知，implications 在此语境中意为“可能的影响、后果”。B选项the consequences of faster Greenland ice loss“格陵兰冰川加速融化所带来的后果”符合语境。故选B项。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Yet freshwater from Greenland’s glacier withdrawal is not currently included in oceanographic models. The inflow of less salty freshwater slows the normal sinking of heavier, saltier water in the polar region-the engine that drives the AMOC.( 然而，格陵兰岛冰川消退带来的淡水目前尚未被纳入海洋学模型中。较淡的淡水流入会减缓极地地区较重、含盐量较高的海水的正常下沉过程——这是驱动大西洋经向翻转环流的动力源。)”可知，完整逻辑链为：格陵兰冰川融化→大量淡水汇入北大西洋→海水盐度降低→极地高盐重水的正常下沉速度减慢→AMOC 的动力来源减弱→AMOC 整体弱化。B选项：冰川淡水输入→海水盐度下降→高盐海水下沉减弱→AMOC 减弱，与原文逻辑链条完全一致。故选B项。 （十一） （2025~2026学年杨浦区二模） A Treasure Hunter’s $7.5 Million Discovery 39____________________ Alex Clausen is a map dealer and a modern-day treasure hunter. An incredible find While deep in a virtual tour of an estate sale in the autumn of 2022, Clausen uncovered an old seafaring map: a centuries-old mariner’s chart. The chart, which the estate sale dated between 1500 and 1525, caught his eye. The estimated price, between 100,000 and 150,000, seemed fitting for a chart from the 16th century. But something didn’t quite fit. The map seemed older. ‘Hidden in plain sight’ As Clausen examined the chart more closely on a web-based platform, the date just didn’t seem right. But finding out the exact age and how much the chart was truly worth took Clausen on a months-long historical journey. The first known reference to the chart came from an Italian scholar who, in 1888, mentioned it in an article he wrote for the Italian Geographic Society. The scholar roughly dated it from 1347 to 1354. It changed hands several times before Ann and Gordon Getty purchased it in 1993. The couple had the map restored, and for years it hung in the library of their San Francisco townhouse. The clues The chart extends from the islands of the North Atlantic Ocean to what is now Eastern Europe. The clues initially led Clausen to suspect the map had been drawn around 1420. He consulted with scholars and catalogers. After reviewing images of the map, a medievalist suggested it might date to the mid-1350s. “I was just suspicious,” Clausen said of the revelation. “We were talking about something that really only exists in a handful of national libraries.” After the chart was purchased, Clausen sent it to a lab in New York that determined the chart was created, on the early end, from the 1320s to the 1350s and at latest from the 1390s to the 1420s. The mystery is solved After hundreds of hours of research, Clausen and his team finally had a date: 1360. The Ruderman antique map shop is listing the chart of 1360 for $7.5 million. Clausen envisions a university or museum taking ownership and placing it somewhere people can enjoy and learn from it. “After over 30 years in the business, the greatest excitements are the discoveries which are truly unexpected. You don’t know where or when; you simply prepare for the journey,” Clausen said of the experience. 36. What made Clausen take special notice of the map? A. It was priced higher than other items. B. It seemed older than its listed date. C. It was highlighted in the virtual tour. D. It was mentioned in a historical article. 37. Why does the writer say the map was hidden in plain sight? A. It was hanging in a library where few people noticed it. B. It was publicly displayed and its true value was not recognized. C. Its true significance was known only to a few scholars. D. Its ownership had switched hands before it ended up in a museum. 38. What can be inferred about Clausen’s opinion of treasure hunting from his experience with the map? A. It is more about luck than about persistence and science. B. It is an adventurous activity exclusive only to the well-educated. C. It is a fun activity which requires the participation of more people. D. It is a rewarding journey, though long and full of uncertainties. 39. Which of the following would be the most appropriate subtitle to fill in the blank? A. An overlooked map turns out to be a 14th-century treasure B. A 13th-century map catches the eye of a seasoned treasure hunter C. How to make sure not to miss the true treasures in antique shops D. A different kind of treasure hunter, not in search of sunken ships 【答案】36. B 37. B 38. D 39. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了地图经销商和现代寻宝者Alex Clausen偶然发现了一张古老的航海图，经过长时间的研究，最终确定其价值的故事。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据An incredible find部分中“ While deep in a virtual tour of an estate sale in the autumn of 2022, Clausen uncovered an old seafaring map: a centuries-old mariner’s chart. The chart, which the estate sale dated between 1500 and 1525, caught his eye. The estimated price, between 100,000 and 150,000, seemed fitting for a chart from the 16th century. But something didn’t quite fit. The map seemed older.(2022年秋季，Clausen在一次家产拍卖的虚拟导览中，偶然发现了一张古老的航海地图：一张有数百年历史的海图。这张被家产拍卖方标注为1500年至1525年间绘制的地图吸引了他的注意。其预估价格在10万至15万之间，对于一张16世纪的地图来说似乎很合理。但有些地方不太对劲。这张地图看起来年代更久远)”可知，这张地图看起来比标明的日期更古老，所以引起了Clausen的注意。故选B项。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据‘Hidden in plain sight’部分中“But finding out the exact age and how much the chart was truly worth took Clausen on a months-long historical journey.(但要找出这张地图的确切年代和真正价值，Clausen却经历了几个月的历史探索)”和“The first known reference to the chart came from an Italian scholar who, in 1888, mentioned it in an article he wrote for the Italian Geographic Society. The scholar roughly dated it from 1347 to 1354. It changed hands several times before Ann and Gordon Getty purchased it in 1993. The couple had the map restored, and for years it hung in the library of their San Francisco townhouse.(第一次提到这张地图的是一位意大利学者，他在1888年为意大利地理学会写的一篇文章中提到了它。这位学者大致将其日期定为1347年至1354年。在1993年被Ann和Gordon Getty买下之前，它几经易手。这对夫妇修复了地图，多年来，它一直挂在他们旧金山联排别墅的图书馆里)”可知，这张地图一直公开展示，但它的真正价值并没有得到认可，所以说它“隐藏在显而易见的地方”。故选B项。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据The mystery is solved部分中Clausen的话“After over 30 years in the business, the greatest excitements are the discoveries which are truly unexpected. You don’t know where or when; you simply prepare for the journey(在这个行业工作了30多年，最令人兴奋的是那些真正意想不到的发现。你不知道在哪里，也不知道什么时候；你只需为旅程做好准备)”可推知，Clausen认为尽管漫长且充满不确定性，但寻宝是一个有价值的旅程。故选D项。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段“Alex Clausen is a map dealer and a modern-day treasure hunter.(Alex Clausen是一名地图经销商和现代寻宝者)”、An incredible find部分中“While deep in a virtual tour of an estate sale in the autumn of 2022, Clausen uncovered an old seafaring map: a centuries-old mariner’s chart.(2022年秋天，Clausen在一次房地产拍卖的虚拟参观中，偶然发现了一张古老的航海图)”和The mystery is solved部分中“After hundreds of hours of research, Clausen and his team finally had a date: 1360. The Ruderman antique map shop is listing the chart of 1360 for $7.5 million.(经过数百小时的研究，克劳森和他的团队最终确定了一个日期：1360年。鲁德曼古董地图店将1360年的地图标价750万美元)”可知，文章主要讲述了地图经销商和现代寻宝者Alex Clausen偶然发现了一张古老的航海图，经过长时间的研究，最终确定其价值的故事，A项“An overlooked map turns out to be a 14th-century treasure(一张被忽视的地图原来是一份14世纪的珍宝)”能概括文章内容，适合作为文章标题。故选A项。 （十二） （2025~2026学年嘉定区二模） My first journey to Norway began with an accident that almost killed me on the deck of a deep-sea fishing boat. One afternoon, having finished my task, I climbed the ladder to the deck. I had scarcely lifted my head when the sky disappeared. In its place came a heavy iron cage, swinging with blind force and hitting me right in the face. I remember no pain at first — only darkness. When I recovered my senses, I was on my hands and knees. My cheek was torn, and my teeth lay broken in my mouth. An older fisherman, Arneson, found me and carried me to my room. During the slow days that followed, he accompanied me and spoke of his boyhood in Andalsnes, among Norway’s fjords (峡湾) and mountains of such beauty that he dared not return. He feared that the real place might destroy the perfect image in his heart. I listened attentively because I had begun to ask myself: was I, like Arneson, just living on an image of who I had been before the accident. His stories, repeated in those long days of recovery, fixed Norway in my imagination as a place where I could find the answer. Thus, when I was well enough to travel, I started my journey, moved less by courage than by a quiet hope for relief. From Norway’s capital I journeyed to Åndalsnes, the town he had described with such gentleness. The following day I climbed Aksla. The path was steep, and the pain in my legs was sharp but honest. Each step seemed like a question: who are you now? At the top, sitting among stones and thin grass, I looked at the silent peaks and understood that the sea had not sent me here by chance. I had crossed water and land only to discover that the journey was inward. I had come to Norway hoping the mountains would heal me. Instead, I learned that a single blow does not merely wound the body; it breaks open the self and sets it wandering. Yet in that wandering I found something steady. My memories, my fears, and the voices of those who had walked beside me formed a quiet fellowship. In their company, I did not find a cure, but I began, at last, to find myself. 36. What accident occurred to the author on the fishing boat? A. Facing a heavy storm. B. Falling from the ladder. C. Being hit by an iron cage. D. Suffering night blindness. 37. Why does the author mention Arneson in paragraph 3? A. To describe the author’s daily life on the boat. B. To introduce what inspired the author’s journey. C. To explain why Norway is an attractive country. D. To show how the author recovered from the accident. 38. What can we infer about the author from Paragraph 4? A. He was weaker than before. B. He reflected on his true self. C. He regretted going to Norway. D. He lost his way on the mountain. 39. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. A Fatal Accident B. A Memory of the Sea C. A Friend of Pure Heart D. A Journey of Self-Discovery 【答案】36. C 37. B 38. B 39. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者在渔船上遭铁笼砸伤，受渔夫 Arneson 故事启发前往挪威。登山途中他不断反思自我，最终明白这场旅程是向内的自我探寻。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“I had scarcely lifted my head when the sky disappeared. In its place came a heavy iron cage, swinging with blind force and hitting me right in the face.(我刚抬眼望去，天空就消失了。取而代之的是一只沉重的铁笼子，它毫无控制地摇晃着，直接砸到了我的脸上)”可知，作者在渔船上被一个铁笼砸中。故选C。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“I listened attentively because I had begun to ask myself: was I, like Arneson, just living on an image of who I had been before the accident.(我全神贯注地听着，同时也在心里问自己：难道我就像阿内森那样，只是在依照那次事故前自己的模样来生活吗？)”以及第四段“His stories, repeated in those long days of recovery, fixed Norway in my imagination as a place where I could find the answer.(在那段漫长的康复期间，他讲述的故事一直在我脑海中回响。这些故事让我在脑海中将挪威描绘成一个能让我找到答案的地方)”可知，作者在第三段中提及阿内森是为了介绍促使作者踏上这段旅程的灵感来源。故选B。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Each step seemed like a question: who are you now? At the top, sitting among stones and thin grass, I looked at the silent peaks and understood that the sea had not sent me here by chance. I had crossed water and land only to discover that the journey was inward.(每一步似乎都像是一个疑问：你现在是谁？在山顶上，我坐在石头和稀疏的草丛之中，凝视着那寂静的山峰，这才明白大海并非偶然将我带到此地。我跨越了水域和陆地，只是为了发现这段旅程其实是在向内进行)”可知，他反思了自己的真实自我。故选B。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Yet in that wandering I found something steady. My memories, my fears, and the voices of those who had walked beside me formed a quiet fellowship. In their company, I did not find a cure, but I began, at last, to find myself.(然而，在这段漫游的过程中，我却找到了一些不变的东西。我的记忆、我的恐惧，以及那些与我并肩同行之人的话语，共同构成了一种宁静的陪伴。在他们的陪伴下，我并未找到治愈的方法，但最终，我开始找到了自我)”结合文章讲述了作者在渔船上遭铁笼砸伤，受渔夫Arneson故事启发前往挪威。登山途中他不断反思自我，最终明白这场旅程是向内的自我探寻。可知，D选项“一段自我发现之旅”最符合文章标题。故选D。 （十三） （2025~2026学年黄浦区二模） Late last spring I went through a period of some personal troubles and felt I was in need of spiritual assistance. I once heard that reading a sea-themed cartoon and lifting weights would cure you, but I had already tried both, and they did not. What I wanted was a book that could offer me advice about how to live the rest of my life forever meaningfully. I remembered then, that Baruch Spinoza was often considered among the few philosophers whose work offered genuine comfort. I had long wanted to read “The Ethics,” Spinoza’s masterwork, and thought it was finally time to be calmed by him. The problem was that I knew this would be hard to achieve — the book has a reputation for being puzzling. So, I posted on my social media asking friends if they would like to join me in reading the book together. To my surprise, nearly 40 people responded. I drafted a program that lasted 10 weeks, and we were off. Nearly half the people dropped out after the first few meetings, but the rest remained committed: We met every Sunday online, often entering our meetings puzzled by Spinoza’s declarations. After an hour of discussion, we’d leave with a little more clarity. By the time we reached the final chapter of the book, our team was very excited. Union with other people, oneness with the universe, an acceptance of the paths our lives had taken — these were things that we possessed all along. I had been saved, thankfully. Why are we doing this to ourselves? None of us are academic philosophers. We have busy jobs and other pressing adult responsibilities. But the process has proved fruitful. Friendship emerges when a group dedicates itself to a task that requires great effort. Learning is both painful and pleasant — and above all, shared. I like easy things too. But slowly, I’ve noticed how modern life continuously forces us to accept far too many quick and simple easiness. And reading a difficult book is not going to change that, or anything. Still, for at least a few hours a week, I have a chance to dedicate myself, among friends, toward material that requires sincere mental devotion, and I feel the satisfying kind of exhaustion. 36. I decided to read “The Ethics” in order to ________. A. find guidance for living a purposeful life B. improve my ability to read difficult books C. give those sea-themed cartoons another try D. understand Spinoza’s philosophy more deeply 37. What does the word “thankfully” (paragraph 3) imply? A. I felt relieved by the insight gained. B. I felt grateful for the weekly meetings. C. I felt pleased with my choice of this book. D. I felt proud to lead the team through a challenge. 38. What lesson do I learn from this reading experience? A. Exhaustion places people under great pressure. B. People may find meaning in demanding activities. C. Reading books has become a luxury in modern life. D. Mental devotion improves personal communication. 39. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. Non-experts decode Spinoza’s mysteries B. “The Ethics” as a team-building challenge C. From online puzzlement to contemporary relief D. The secret to getting through big and difficult books 【答案】36. A 37. A 38. B 39. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了作者陷入精神困境，组队共读晦涩的哲学著作。众人历经困惑与坚持，在交流中收获感悟与治愈，明白费力的共同求索，能对抗浮躁、赋予生活深层意义。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“What I wanted was a book that could offer me advice about how to live the rest of my life forever meaningfully.(我所想要的是一本能够为我提供有关如何让余生过得有意义的建议的书)”可知，作者决定阅读《伦理学》，目的是寻找指引，以过上有意义的生活。故选A。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“After an hour of discussion, we’d leave with a little more clarity. By the time we reached the final chapter of the book, our team was very excited. Union with other people, oneness with the universe, an acceptance of the paths our lives had taken — these were things that we possessed all along. I had been saved, thankfully.(经过一个小时的讨论，我们终于有了更清晰的认识。当我们读到这本书的最后一章时，我们的团队已经非常兴奋了。与他人团结一致，与宇宙融为一体，接受我们人生所走过的道路——这些都是我们一直以来所拥有的。所幸我得到了拯救)”可知，众人领悟人生与宇宙的真谛，作者获得精神救赎，thankfully体现顿悟后的释然，暗示“我因获得的这一见解而感到宽慰”。故选A。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“But the process has proved fruitful. Friendship emerges when a group dedicates itself to a task that requires great effort. Learning is both painful and pleasant — and above all, shared.(但这一过程确实卓有成效。当一个团队全身心投入到一项需要付出巨大努力的任务中时，友谊便会悄然产生。学习既痛苦又愉悦——而且最重要的是，它是共享的)”可知，从这次阅读经历中作者了解到，人们或许能在具有挑战性的活动中找到意义。故选B。 【39题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I like easy things too. But slowly, I’ve noticed how modern life continuously forces us to accept far too many quick and simple easiness. And reading a difficult book is not going to change that, or anything. Still, for at least a few hours a week, I have a chance to dedicate myself, among friends, toward material that requires sincere mental devotion, and I feel the satisfying kind of exhaustion.(我也喜欢简单轻松的事物。但渐渐地，我开始意识到现代生活不断地迫使我们接受太多过于肤浅和简单的轻松感。读一本难懂的书并不能改变这一点，或者任何事情。不过，每周至少有几个小时的时间里，我有机会与朋友们一起专注于那些需要全身心投入才能理解的材料，并且我感受到了那种令人满足的疲惫感)”结合文章主要说明了作者陷入精神困境，组队共读晦涩的哲学著作，众人历经困惑与坚持，在交流中收获感悟与治愈，明白费力的共同求索，能对抗浮躁、赋予生活深层意义可知，C选项“从网络上的困惑到当下的解脱”最符合文章标题。故选C。 （十四） （2025~2026学年虹口区二模） My uncle George and I have always shared a special bond. When I was around 5 years old, I asked my parents what was wrong with him. Anyway, they said nothing was ‘wrong’ with him exactly, but that Uncle George was mentally disabled. About once an hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., he calls me 10 times a day, without fail, 365 days a year. Though I love him quite a bit, I answer maybe two of those phone calls a day. Our phone calls always follow the same structure, using one of three fantasy realities from George’s imagination. In one, he’s my dad and I’m his son. In another, he’s Major Charles Winchester, and I’m Captain B. J. Hunnicutt, reporting for duty. In the last, we’re both lifeguards, strategizing the rescue of a drowning person. When the phone rings, I always say “Hello?” as if I don’t know who is calling. “It’s your dad, George!” Or, “It’s Major Winchester!” Or, “This is Tower 1. Tower 2, can you read me?” We go back and forth in character for about a minute and a half, only breaking the bit to laugh. Then he’ll go quiet. “You know something, Tommy,” he’ll say. “I’m just calling to say you’re the best guy I know.” “So are you,” I reply. “The two of us!” This conversation has been repeated multiple times a day for years now. No matter what’s going on in the world, the consistency of these calls is something I can count on. At my most stressed, angry and sad — during painful breakups and professional setbacks — that phone call nevertheless rolls in, allowing me to escape reality for a bit and just laugh and act like a kid again. Because George doesn’t understand things at an adult level, it’s impossible for him to truly comprehend whether I’m having a good or bad day. Instead, he’s able to bring me the same energy, the same love and acceptance, no matter what. It’s an incredible gift. Because I know that even at my worst, when I feel like I’m drowning, I can count on Uncle George, up there in Tower 1, to call down and tell me I’m the best guy he knows. It’s an act of love that saves me, just a little bit, every single day. 36. Which of the following is true about Uncle George? A. He calls on a regular basis every day. B. He pretends to be different from others. C. He is very sensitive to outside criticism. D. He enjoys playing tricks on his nephew. 37. What is consistent about the phone conversations between the author and Uncle George? A. The author always begins with greeting his uncle by name. B. They always end by saying kind words about each other. C. They often discuss real-world news and current events. D. Uncle George always pretends not to know the author. 38. Why does the author value the calls especially during difficult times? A. He feels truly understood and comforted by his uncle. B. Uncle George can help solve his real-world problems. C. The calls allow him to take a short break from reality. D. It makes him very proud to be relied on by his family. 39. What message does the author want to convey through the passage? A. People with disabilities can understand others better than most adults do. B. Frequent phone calls are the best way to keep relationships strong. C. Role-play helps strengthen family bonds across generations. D. A simple act of love can provide steady comfort in life. 【答案】36. A 37. B 38. C 39. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与患有智力障碍的叔叔乔治之间通过日常电话交流建立起的深厚情感，以及这些电话在作者困难时期给予的安慰和支持。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“About once an hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., he calls me 10 times a day, without fail, 365 days a year.(从早上7点到晚上7点，他大约每小时给我打一次电话，一天10次，一年365天，从不间断。)”可知，乔治叔叔每天都定期打电话。故选A。 【37题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第五段““You know something, Tommy,” he’ll say. “I’m just calling to say you’re the best guy I know.”(“你知道吗，汤米，”他会说，“我打电话只是想告诉你，你是我认识的最棒的人。”)”和倒数第四段““So are you,” I reply. “The two of us!”(“你也是，”我回答，“我们俩！”)”可知，作者和乔治叔叔的电话交谈中一致的是，他们总是以说彼此的好话结束。故选B。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“At my most stressed, angry and sad — during painful breakups and professional setbacks — that phone call nevertheless rolls in, allowing me to escape reality for a bit and just laugh and act like a kid again.(在我最紧张、最愤怒、最悲伤的时候——在痛苦的分手和职业挫折中——那个电话还是打了进来，让我暂时逃离现实，像孩子一样欢笑和行动。)”可知，作者特别珍惜在困难时期的电话，因为这些电话能让他暂时逃离现实。故选C。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段“It’s an act of love that saves me, just a little bit, every single day.(这是一种爱的行为，每天都能给我一点点的拯救。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者与患有智力障碍的叔叔乔治之间通过日常电话交流建立起的深厚情感，以及这些电话在作者困难时期给予的安慰和支持，从而传达了“一个简单的爱的行为可以在生活中提供稳定的安慰”这一信息。故选D。 （十五） （2025~2026学年徐汇区二模） A viral trend has taken over social media, with content creators sharing everyday Chinese habits as a guide to "becoming Chinese." It began in late 2025 when Chinese American creator Sherry XiiRuii posted humorous tutorials on TikTok under the hashtag #BecomingChinese. Her series of more than 20 videos averaged 1 million views each within two months, sparking imitators across platforms. Creators now extol the virtues of sipping ginger tea, trying acupuncture, and soaking feet in warm water before bed. Even celebrities like comedian Jimmy O Yang have joined in. The trend has since evolved into #ChinaMaxxing, a broader online appreciation for China's infrastructure, urban development, public safety, and modern conveniences—seen by many as a viable alternative to Western lifestyles. In an interview, XiiRuii noted that while mainstream exposure to Chinese culture in the US remains superficial, introducing simple, adoptable daily habits offers an accessible entry point for global audiences. Observers attribute the trend's rise to Western curiosity about ancient wellness practices, younger generations' focus on sustainable living, and China's expanding soft power. Simon Zundl, a German professional who lived in China, said the global appetite for "ancient wisdom" and a holistic way of life drives the trend. To him, it reflects a sustainable movement toward deeper cross-cultural understanding. Tsinghua professor Shi Anbin linked the trend to Generation Z's focus on wellness and sustainability, noting that habits like drinking hot water or wearing slippers indoors reflect a broader philosophy of well-being and environmental consciousness. He sees this as part of a global reappraisal of Chinese practices once viewed as outdated. The trend underscores China's growing cultural influence, evident in everything from animated blockbusters to AI innovations. The Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2025 ranked China second worldwide. Increased people-to-people exchanges, fueled by initiatives like the Belt and Road and streamlined visa policies, are also reshaping perceptions long shaped by biased Western media. Qu Qiang, an expert at Minzu University of China, called the trend grassroots, peer-to-peer cultural exchange—distinct from past icons like pandas or kung fu. "This emerged organically overseas," he said, adding that it reflects both the enduring appeal of Chinese living wisdom and a Western search for balance amid social fatigue. 36. According to the passage, what specific event marked the beginning of the trend? A. The release of an animated blockbuster. B. Comedian Jimmy O Yang posting a video. C. A German professional sharing his experiences. D. A Chinese American creator posting humorous tutorials. 37. In the passage, the word "extol" most nearly means _______. A. criticize B. praise C. demonstrate D. question 38. What is the main idea of the paragraph discussing Professor Shi Anbin's perspective? A. To criticize Generation Z. B. To argue Western lifestyles are inferior. C. To explain that simple habits reflect deeper values. D. To highlight the role of social media algorithms. 39. What is the central idea of the passage as a whole? A. A trend promoting traditional Chinese medicine as a healthcare replacement. B. A grassroots movement highlighting China's growing cultural influence. C. Government soft power initiatives driving global interest. D. Western celebrities misrepresenting Chinese culture. 答案：36. D 37. B 38. C 39. B 解析 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了社交媒体上兴起的 #BecomingChinese（成为中国人）和 #ChinaMaxxing（中国热）潮流，分析了潮流起源、核心内容、兴起原因及文化意义，体现了中国文化影响力的提升。 【36 题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段第二句 “It began in late 2025 when Chinese American creator Sherry XiiRuii posted humorous tutorials on TikTok under the hashtag #BecomingChinese.” 可知，潮流起源于美籍创作者 Sherry 发布的趣味教程。故选 D。 【37 题详解】 词义猜测题。根据后文 “the virtues of sipping ginger tea, trying acupuncture, and soaking feet in warm water before bed”（推崇喝姜茶、针灸、睡前泡脚等习惯），可知 extol 意为 “赞美、推崇”，与 praise 同义。A. criticize 批评；C. demonstrate 展示；D. question 质疑。故选 B。 【38 题详解】 段落主旨题。根据第四段 “habits like drinking hot water or wearing slippers indoors reflect a broader philosophy of well-being and environmental consciousness” 可知，Shi Anbin 教授认为这些日常习惯背后蕴含着健康理念和环保意识，即简单习惯反映深层价值观。故选 C。 【39 题详解】 主旨大意题。全文围绕社交媒体上的中国文化潮流展开，分析了这一草根文化交流现象及其背后中国文化影响力提升的核心主旨。A 项 “推广中医”、C 项 “政府软实力举措”、D 项 “名人歪曲文化” 均与原文不符。故选 B。 （十六） （2025~2026学年青浦区二模） For nearly two decades, I’ve studied what makes some people luckier than others. Luck isn’t a lightning strike — it’s more like the wind, always blowing. The difference lies in whether we’ve built a sail to catch it. Twelve years ago, on an early morning flight to Ecuador, I decided to break my routine. Instead of putting on headphones to sleep, I started a conversation with the man next to me — a publisher. Later, I took another risk: I showed him a book proposal I’d written for a class project. He politely declined, but we exchanged contacts. Months later, I had lunch with his team, during which one of his editors turned to me and asked, “Have you ever thought about writing a book?” I smiled and replied, “Actually, yes.” I pulled out the very same proposal. This time, it found the right audience. Within two weeks, I had a publishing contract. Within two years, the book became a hit. All of this started with a simple “hello.” Seven years ago, I was overseeing three highly competitive fellowship programs at Stanford. When rejection letters went out, I expected disappointment. But a young man named Brian sent a gracious note: “I know I’ve been rejected twice, but I want to thank you for the opportunity. I learned so much through the process.” Struck by his maturity, I invited him to meet. Then, drawing from his experience on Stanford’s football team, we designed an independent study on leadership, which later inspired him to start a company called Play for Tomorrow. That single thank-you note changed both our paths. Once, in my creativity class, I asked students to brainstorm both the best and worst ideas for a new restaurant. After collecting them, I tore up the “best” ideas and redistributed the “worst” — like a restaurant in a garbage dump, or one serving cockroach sushi. Their task: turn the terrible idea into something brilliant. Within minutes, they transformed them. The garbage dump restaurant became a place that repurposed unused food from Michelin-starred kitchens. The cockroach sushi bar became a place for special ingredients. The exercise revealed a truth: even the most unlikely ideas contain seeds of possibility. Luck rarely comes from nowhere. It grows from small risks, genuine gratitude, and a willingness to see potential where others don’t. ________________________. 36. Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s experience twelve years ago? A. She was rejected at first, though her book got well received finally. B. She followed her routine of keeping to herself on the flight to Ecuador. C. She had a chance encounter with an editor because of a simple “hello”. D. She approached the publisher, hoping to present him with a book proposal. 37. The underlined word “overseeing” (paragraph 3) most probably means ________. A. observing materials B. watching things from above C. reviewing pieces of work D. supervising the operation 38. Based on the author’s experiences in the passage, which of the following would she most likely encourage? A. Showing appreciation to whoever ignored your proposal. B. Transforming unlikely ideas into useful and creative solutions. C. Saying “hello” to strangers wishfully to encounter some authorities. D. Keeping abandoning good ideas to creatively make for new potentials. 39. Which of the following sentences best serves as the ending of the passage? A. If you know where luck comes from, it will naturally come to you in the end. B. So wait patiently for the wind to come — fortune will finally find its way to you. C. The wind of luck is always blowing — you just need to raise your sail to catch it. D. Once you take risks, show gratitude and accept chances, you’re sure to be lucky. 【答案】36-39 ADBC 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者通过自己的亲身经历，阐述了运气并非偶然，而是源于小小的冒险、真诚的感恩以及在他人看不到的地方发现潜力的意愿，并用具体事例证明了这一点。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Later, I took another risk: I showed him a book proposal I’d written for a class project. He politely declined, but we exchanged contacts... Within two years, the book became a hit.”可知，作者12年前向出版商展示书稿提案时，起初被拒绝了，但最终她的书大受欢迎，A选项表述正确；根据第二段“I decided to break my routine. Instead of putting on headphones to sleep, I started a conversation with the man next to me”可知，作者打破了常规，没有独处，B选项错误；根据第二段“the man next to me — a publisher”可知，作者偶遇的是出版商，而非编辑，C选项错误；根据第二段“I took another risk: I showed him a book proposal”可知，作者是主动展示提案，而非“希望展示”，D选项错误。故选A。 【37题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第三段“When rejection letters went out, I expected disappointment. But a young man named Brian sent a gracious note”可知，作者负责管理斯坦福的三个奖学金项目，能够处理拒绝信相关事宜，因此“overseeing”应表示“监督、管理”。A. 观察材料；B. 从上方观察；C. 审查作品；D. 监督运营。D选项最符合语境，与“管理项目”的含义一致。故选D。 【38题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“The exercise revealed a truth: even the most unlikely ideas contain seeds of possibility.”可知，作者通过课堂练习，让学生将“最差的想法”转化为出色的方案，说明她鼓励人们将看似不可能的想法转化为有用且有创意的解决方案，B选项符合；A选项“向忽视你提案的人表达感谢”，文中作者感谢的是给予机会的人，而非忽视提案的人，表述错误；C选项“满怀希望地和陌生人打招呼以遇到权威人士”，文中作者打招呼是打破常规，并非刻意寻找权威人士，表述错误；D选项“不断放弃好想法以创造新潜力”，文中作者是撕碎“最好的想法”，让学生挖掘“最差想法”的潜力，而非放弃好想法，表述错误。故选B。 【39题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Luck isn’t a lightning strike — it’s more like the wind, always blowing. The difference lies in whether we’ve built a sail to catch it.”可知，作者将运气比作风，关键在于是否有帆去捕捉它，结尾应呼应这一比喻。C选项“运气之风一直在吹——你只需要扬起你的帆去捕捉它”，完美呼应开头，且总结了全文主旨（运气需要主动争取）；A选项“知道运气来自哪里，它最终会自然到来”，与文中“运气源于主动行动”不符；B选项“耐心等待风来，财富终会找到你”，强调“等待”，与文中“主动冒险、发现潜力”不符；D选项“一旦你冒险、表达感恩、接受机会，你一定会幸运”，“一定”过于绝对，文中并未体现“必然幸运”。故选C。 1 / 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解A篇 编者按：2026年上海十六区高三二模收集齐全，深度解析，排版整齐。 （一） （2025~2026学年闵行区二模） As a kid, my identity was wrapped up in sports. I spent countless hours practicing basketball in my driveway. Yet for three straight years, I got cut from the middle school basketball team. Soccer seemed more promising. I’d played for nearly a decade, but when high school tryouts came, I still failed to make the team. Determined not to give up on sports, I turned to diving. At first, I was terrible. I could barely touch my toes without bending my knees, and I was afraid of heights. Still, I kept practicing. I often stayed at the pool until dark, leaving only when my coach forced me out. I believed that greatness was built through daily effort. Eventually, my persistence paid off. By my senior year, I had become an All-American diver and qualified for the Junior Olympic Nationals. Diving soon became more than just an activity — it became my identity. However, when I entered college, the sport I loved became something I started to fear. At that level, I could no longer beat more talented divers by working harder. Yet I kept pushing myself, partly because of one troubling question: If I’m not a diver, who am I? Psychologists call this identity foreclosure — when people commit too early to a particular identity and ignore other possible selves. After my freshman year, I began to rethink. I realized that diving was a passion rather than a life purpose. My deeper goal was to grow and contribute, and there were many ways to do that. Retiring from diving freed me up to spend the summer doing psychology research and working as a diving coach. It also gave me time to concentrate on my silliest hobby — performing as a magician. Since then, I have set an annual reminder in my calendar to rethink important parts of my life. Just as we visit doctors for regular health checkups, we can also examine our goals, habits, and relationships. Sometimes the most important step forward begins with the courage to rethink who we are. 36. Which one is true of the author’s experience with sports during his childhood? A. He spent much time practicing and refused to join school teams. B. He devoted himself to different sports but was unable to organize a team. C. He engaged in some sports yet failed to secure a place in school teams. D. He mainly focused on basketball before turning to diving. 37. The author kept pushing himself in diving even facing difficulties in college because ______. A. he realized he feared the sport he loved B. he could no longer beat more talented divers C. his coach encouraged him to train harder than others D. he was unwilling to question the identity he had formed 38. Retiring from diving allowed the author to ______. A. discover and pursue other interests B. regain confidence in funny hobbies C. devote himself to psychology research D. avoid the pressure of athletic competition 39. The author mentions regular health checkups in the last paragraph to ______. A. emphasize the importance of physical health. B. explain why athletes often visit doctors. C. remind us of the key step to gaining courage. D. illustrate the value of regularly rethinking one’s life. （二） （2025~2026学年金山区二模） Roberto Beltrami grew up just a few hours’ drive from Murano of Italy, world-famous for producing beautiful glassware. But it was in Boston that he first came across the art of glassblowing. It was 2011, and Beltrami, then a physics student at Boston University, was fascinated by an exhibition of the work of American artist Dale Chihuly, known for pushing back the boundaries of contemporary glassblowing. Beltrami visited Murano during his summer break and took a class in glassblowing. That class turned into an apprenticeship(学徒期), and later he studied under some of the world’s most famous glassblowing masters. At one time, Murano was the global leader in glassblowing. But in recent years, the number of factories has dropped sharply. While many say that young people are uninterested in pursuing hot, hard manual labor, Beltrami has a different perspective. “With a long tradition of closely guarding their trade secrets, workshops in Murano are reluctant to welcome newcomers,” Beltrami said. In 2017, Beltrami started his own workshop, Wave Murano Glass. Now with a team of 20, many of them in their twenties and thirties, Beltrami—believed to be the youngest glass master in Murano—is training a new generation of craftsmen. At Wave, Beltrami introduced a variety of modern technologies, including streamlining workflows and new furnaces(炉子). These furnaces can capture heat that is typically lost via exhaust fumes and reuse it to preheat the air going into the burner. Murano’s factories have historically worked on small-scale industrial orders, with many rejecting orders of less than a few hundred but unable to handle those of a few thousand. So, Beltrami set up his workshop to be flexible. While most of Wave’s products are white label products for brands, designers, and artists, up to 10% of the company’s sales come from classes and tours. Beltrami also has made a point of offering internships to young, enthusiastic people from around the globe, many of whom are now employed by Wave. For Beltrami, finding new talents is an essential step to revitalize the industry. 36. What first aroused Beltrami’s interest in glassblowing? A. A childhood visit to Murano. B. An exhibition on glass artworks. C. An art course at Boston University. D. A physical experiment about glassblowing. 37. What accounts for the decline of Murano’s glassblowing industry in Beltrami’s opinion? A. The falling global demand for glassware. B. Local workshops’ unwillingness to change. C. Young people’s lack of interest in manual work. D. Over-protection of their traditional techniques. 38. How does Wave Murano Glass run its business? A. By adopting a diversified business model. B. By focusing on small-scale industrial orders. C. By producing customized artworks for the market. D. By providing products for various brands and artists. 39. Why does Beltrami offer internships to young people? A. To cut down the daily costs of his workshop. B. To change Murano’s traditional working style. C. To pass on and revive the traditional glass craft. D. To expand his team for larger commercial orders. （三） （2025~2026学年松江区二模） The summer I turned 40, I started running — not in an athletic or disciplined way, but desperately, almost breathlessly. I was struggling with anxiety after giving birth to our second child. My mind felt like a room with 100 voices, all of them screaming. I couldn’t quiet the panic. A doctor suggested that instead of trying to calm my thoughts, I should try to connect with my body. “Start small,” she said, “Just move.” So, I put on an old pair of sports shoes. My goal was to run to the end of my street — just one mailbox down. I made it, but my lungs burned and my legs shook. I walked home, defeated. Yet, the next day, I tried again. And the day after that. Slowly, the mailbox turned into two mailboxes, then a lap around the block. I was slow. I was awkward. But I was moving. During those runs, I began to understand something. Running, especially when you don’t feel like it, is an act of leadership over your own soul. You are both the president and the citizen of your body. The part of you that wants to quit, to go home, to collapse on the sofa, is the tired citizen. The part of you that says, “Just one more step,” “Just to that tree,” is the president — the one who must decide for the good of the whole, who must carry the weight of the effort even when it’s hard. My anxiety had made me a passive passenger in my own life. Running taught me how to show up and lead. It was on a run, about three months in, struggling up a hill, that a clear thought broke through the mental noise: “I am doing something hard, and I am okay.” My body, which had felt like the root of my failure (too tired, too weak, too anxious), became the root of my strength. I never ran a marathon. My pace never got impressively fast. But I learned to run like a president: to make the hard choice to move forward when every fiber wants to stop; 39 . 36. What is the best title for this passage? A. Silencing the 100 Voices B. From Mailboxes to Marathons C. Running as the President of Your Own Life D. The Restorative Power of a Doctor’s Advice 37. Why did the writer start running? A. To deal with her hearing problem. B. To manage anxiety through movement. C. To counter the panic about aging after 40. D. To create personal space in a crowded world. 38. The sentence “Running taught me how to show up and lead.” in paragraph 5 indicates that ______. A. I figured out how to show up on the running track B. running taught me to let the body naturally lead the soul C. I discovered how to take control of my life through running D. running helped me stop being passive and start leading others 39. Which of the following best fits in the blank in the last paragraph? A. to claim my presence in a distant world — to feel real again B. to keep going even when I can’t run fast — to lead a slow life C. to meet the part of myself I run away from — the imperfect part D. to bear the discomfort for a greater good — the good of my own life （四） （2025~2026学年浦东新区二模） When I was about to start my Ph.D. studies, I was full of excitement, nursing a firm belief: I would become a scientist. On the first day, I immediately felt out of place. The laboratory was full of shiny instruments I had only ever seen in textbooks. My teacher handed me a tube and asked me to set up a reaction I had never done before. I stayed in the lab until midnight, afraid of being left behind. Most of all, I was hit hard by the language barrier. I was used to classes taught in my mother tongue, but here, everyone spoke English. After the presentation that left me red in the face, just as I was considering leaving science, a senior lab member pulled me aside. “You are not here because of your English,” he reminded me. “You came here because you can think.” His simple words gave me the courage to continue. I carried a tape recorder to every class, replaying presentations to fill gaps. My English progress was slow but steady. By the time I defended my Ph.D., I could express my ideas clearly, and I had come to see my accent not as a barrier, but as a part of my identity that I was proud of. My confidence had skyrocketed. After continuing training in Canada and the US, I returned to my homeland to run my own lab. I assumed my students wouldn’t suffer from the language barrier as I had. But gradually I saw they faced with the same doubts — anxiety about career, confusion about identity. I realized my job was to teach them to think critically and, most of all, give them confidence to succeed in science and in life. One afternoon, I saw a student wrestling with various samples, her gloved hands carefully labeling tube after tube, just like mine used to. Remembering my frustration and what my lab partner once told me, I said, “ You are not here because 38 . You are here because you can think.” Her smile told me she was inspired by these words. Today, what I value most in my job is the transformation I see in the students who arrive nervous but leave confident enough to challenge me, their professor. Every time I walk into the classroom, I see a younger version of myself, and remember the bridge I had to cross to get where I am today. For me, helping others cross that bridge is the true reward of scientific life. 36. The underlined phrase out of place in Para. 2 is closest in meaning to ______. A. indifferent B. amazed C. relieved D. incompetent 37. What can be learned about the author’s experience as a Ph.D.? A. She had to give up due to language and academic pressure. B. She eventually gained confidence to express herself clearly. C. She was the only non-native English speaker in her laboratory. D. She accepted more help from her teacher than from her lab mates. 38. Which of the following sentences best fits the blank 38 in Para. 5? A. your English is perfect B. you use shiny instruments C. you wash tubes carefully D. your experiments always work 39. What moral does the author want to convey through the story? A. Language barriers are the biggest challenge in scientific research. B. Returning to one’s homeland is the fundamental goal for scientists. C. A scientist’s true reward lies in building the next generation’s confidence. D. Hard work and determination are essential for a successful scientific career. （五） （2025~2026学年奉贤区二模） An Australian 13-year-old boy swam 4 km to shore and then ran another 2 km to get help for his family, who were stranded at sea. Austin Appelbee was called “superhuman” for what he did. Experts say his extraordinary effort went beyond what people typically consider possible. Austin and his family were on holiday when suddenly strong winds blew their boards away from the shore. His mother, Joanne, told him to swim to land for help. She knew he was the strongest swimmer and that he could do it. Austin first tried to paddle a kayak (皮划艇), but it took on too much water in the bad weather, so he had to abandon it. About two hours later, he took off his life jacket. “I was depleted, but I could hardly feel the tiredness,” he said. “I just kept on swimming — doing breaststroke, freestyle, and even survival backstroke.” After swimming 4 km to shore in the fading light, the teenager ran another 2 km to his family’s hotel. At about 6 p.m., he used his mother’s phone to call for help. “I told them, ‘I need helicopters. I need planes. I need boats. My family’s out at sea.’ I was very calm about it. I think it was just a lot of shock,” he recalled. Right after the call, he fainted from exhaustion and was taken to hospital. His family were later found floating about 14 km offshore and rescued. Dangerous moments can help people go beyond their limits, and the body releases stress hormones to assist with short-duration activity. But for a swim lasting hours, survival backstroke — a swimming style aimed at conserving energy in saltwater — was crucial. Austin started swimming lessons at age four. He previously found it “quite tiring” to swim just 350 meters without a break. However, this time he made it and proved to be a true hero. 36. Why did Austin set out for help by himself? A. His family were trapped far from the shore. B. The kayak his family used was sinking fast. C. A strong storm separated him from his parents. D. He tried to prove he was the strongest swimmer. 37. The underlined word “depleted” in Paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______. A. cheered up B. blown away C. calmed down D. burned out 38. According to the last paragraph, what enabled Austin to accomplish this long-duration swim? A. Stress hormones released in dangerous situations. B. Survival backstroke conserving energy in saltwater. C. The encouragement he received from the rescue team. D. The swimming training he had received over the years. 39. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? A. A 13-year-old Boy’s Heroic Rescue B. The Science behind Human Limits C. A Family’s Unexpected Adventure D. The Value of Swimming Training （六） （2025~2026学年崇明区二模） Some might suggest that a book about “the influence of the horse on human history” couldn’t possibly be interesting. But in fact, Timothy C. Winegard’s The Horse is fascinating, offering a fresh perspective on how crucial horses were in human development. And it almost didn’t happen. Sudden climate changes at the end of the Ice Age drove horses to the edge of extinction. The rest of the animal once found through much of the world were then largely restricted to an area that runs roughly from Eastern Europe to Central Asia — where they were hunted for food. The horse might have gone the way of its relatives had it not been domesticated like cattle. When someone decided to jump on the back of one of the milder-tempered horses, it started “a revolution” that changed the world. Riding horses helped farmers take care of more sheep and goats, and hunters cover more ground. When horses replaced cattle, their quicker speed allowed more land to be plowed (犁地), increased crop production and changed farmers who only grew food for themselves to goods exporters. Inevitably, horses became instruments of war, first pulling archers in war vehicles and then as mounts. The earliest known true cavalry (骑兵) formation belonged to the Assyrian king Tukulti-Ninurta II. In relatively short order, cavalry units made the difference in battle. Those nations that had horses won wars; those that didn’t tried to get them. In many ways, these conflicts created the world we have today. Alexander extended the boundaries of his empire — and Greek culture — through Persia, India and beyond because of the success of his cavalry. Moorish invaders brought math and science to Europe. Horses were the deciding element in the Battle of Hastings, where William, the Duke of Normandy — who had cavalry units — soundly defeated the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson, creating the modern British state. The Horse is extensively researched. It is interesting, charming and entertaining. But I know: I can lead you to a bookstore, but I can’t make you read. 36. What first helped the horse avoid extinction? A. Being hunted for food. B. Climate change. C. Living in Central Asia. D. Human breeding. 37. As a result of using horses in farming, farmers ______. A. could hunt more animals B. started to raise more cattle C. could produce more crops D. no longer needed to plow land 38. What does the author imply by “Those nations that had horses won wars; those that didn’t tried to get them.” in paragraph 6? A. Horses were in greater demand than other military equipment. B. Horses became so valuable that every nation wanted them. C. Nations defeated in wars usually gave up getting horses. D. Nations without horses had no chance of winning wars. 39. Why did the author write this passage? A. To introduce and recommend the book The Horse. B. To analyze important historical events related to horses. C. To explain the reasons why horses were important in wars. D. To describe how horse domestication influenced human history. （七） （2025~2026学年长宁区二模） People’s noses get colder when they’re feeling stressed, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Sussex, in England, looked at the temperature of people’s faces to see if it changed when they were nervous or under pressure. Professor Gillian Forrester, who studies brains and behaviour at the University of Sussex, led the study. She recorded 29 people with a thermal imaging camera (热成像仪) to see what happened when they were stressed. First, the volunteers listened to white noise (quiet background sound that sounds a bit like a waterfall) for five minutes to make them calm. Then they had to perform two tasks in front of a silent group of strangers. They had to give an unintended presentation and they had to do maths in their head and say their answers out loud. From the results of the study, it was found that people’s nose temperature drops by between 3°C and 6°C when they are under pressure. This is because the blood in their faces goes to their ears and eyes, which are important senses for detecting danger. The researchers were able to see change in blood flow on the thermal imaging camera because places that were warmer had more blood. Once the stress was over, the blood in people’s faces returned to where it usually was within a few minutes. Forrester said that the length of time it takes someone’s nose to recover its temperature could be a measure of how well they manage their stress. This would be useful to know. Forrester asked, “If they bounce back unusually slowly, could that be a risk marker of anxiety or depression?” Humans aren’t the only ones who could benefit from this knowledge. Stress also changes the blood flow in the faces of animals that are closely related to humans, such as apes. Researchers hope that thermal cameras could help them to look after rescued animals in ape shelters. “They can’t say how they’re feeling and they can be quite good at masking how they’re feeling.” said Marianne Paisley, who studies ape wellbeing at the University of Sussex. The temperature of an ape’s face could help people understand how they are feeling and how to make them feel better too. For example, the team has found that showing adult apes a video of baby apes calmed them down. When the adult animals watched the video on a screen, their noses slowly warmed up. 36. In Forrester’s study, what did the volunteers do before taking part in potentially stressful tasks? A. They solved some arithmetic problems mentally. B. They learned how to use a thermal imaging camera. C. They reached a calm state by listening to white noise. D. They gave an unprepared speech in front of strangers. 37. The underlined word “masking” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to “________”. A. strengthening B. expressing C. hiding D. controlling 38. What does Forrester think of nose temperature recover y time? A. It may reflect stress management ability. B. It may have nothing to do with anxiety level. C. It may not be as useful as previously expected. D. It may help people to know better about animals. 39. Which of the following best summarises the passage? A. Researchers have found effective ways to reduce stress in humans and apes. B. Stress has a great influence on the blood temperature in human and ape faces. C. A new study shows nose temperature can be used to detect stress levels. D. Thermal cameras have been widely used to care for rescued apes in shelters. （八） （2025~2026学年静安区二模） It was the loveliest of mornings, the air warm and still, the waters of Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul Lake as clear and biting as a glass of vodka. There were no boats, only the blue-grey mountains, faint as a memory. I took off my clothes and jumped in, ducking once, twice, three times, under the salty water. Still, I dared not stay, because the train, the Golden Eagle, would very shortly be carrying me onward into Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Golden Eagle’s Republics of the Silk Road journey provides a two-week, multi-country adventure for lovers of long rail journeys, excellent food, architecture and glamour. It displays luxury — champagne in crystal glasses, twice-daily room service by attendants, and waiters in bow ties and waistcoats set the tone. And it’s more casual than expected. Despite the “smart dress at dinner” recommendation, wearing a suit, I was the only one to do so and felt overdressed. Time, over a long train journey, becomes somewhat flexible. The effect in that environment — always fixed, always moving — can become something like a sustained coincidence. You’re searching for a familiar sweater in your compartment when you glance out the window to find a distant temple with a round dome. You order your usual drink at a bar as blue lightning flashes across the grassland. ________. We arrived in Khiva at dawn. Once a major Silk Road trading post, it’s still bustling. Local dealers conduct international business, calling out in multiple languages. The city’s sounds, from musical instruments and camel calls to smiths’ hammers, give it a timeless atmosphere. I didn’t want to be moved by the noise, but every scene was undeniable — a square tower topped with a dome, a winding alley filled with the smell of roasted meat, the large, unfinished towers that looked almost round, and the grand walls covered in blue tiles that drew people’s eyes with a magic pull. The Silk Road might seem like a trade route, but each country on the journey truly held its essence. The architecture, jewelry, dancing, food, and hospitality showed influences from India, Italy, and Arabia, a mix of the unusual and familiar. 36. What can we learn about the Golden Eagle’s Silk Road journey? A. It requires strict formal dress for all meals. B. It takes one week to cover multiple countries. C. It only attracts travelers interested in architecture. D. It offers luxurious yet casual travel experience. 37. Which of the following, if inserted into the blank, would best illustrate the idea of “a sustained coincidence” described in the passage? A. Lying on a bed reading, you look up to see eight camels marching over a sand hill. B. Checking the dining car menu, you find your preferred sandwich is sold out. C. Asking an attendant for a blanket, you’re told they’re first-class only. D. Stretching your legs in the corridor, you see the train pull into an unfamiliar station. 38. What makes Khiva a timeless city in the author’s eyes? A. Its quiet and empty streets in the early morning. B. Its mix of traditional sounds and classic scenery. C. Its modern business models and new buildings. D. Its simple local food sold in winding lanes. 39. In the final paragraph, the Silk Road is described primarily as ________. A. a historically important route defined by commercial exchange B. a collection of tourist destinations linked by geography C. a physical journey connecting several neighboring countries D. a space where diverse cultures meet and influence one another （九） （2025~2026学年宝山区二模） A tall, artistic structure called Vessel stands at the heart of Hudson Yards, a real-estate (房地产) development in New York City that includes offices, residences (住房) and stores. Hudson Yards is currently the largest private development in the U.S. and is built over the top of an active rail yard. Vessel is a network of staircases and platforms that offers views of New York City from a variety of perspectives. The structure is meant to be a meeting point at the center of the area as well as an attraction for tourists. It won’t be called Vessel for long, however. There will soon be a competition to choose a permanent title. The structure is currently called “Vessel” because of its shape: narrow at its base and then expanding up and out. To get to the structure’s highest point on foot, visitors must climb 2,500 steps and cross 80 platforms. According to the developer, it’s a one-mile climb. To explore Vessel, visitors need free tickets that allow them to enter the structure at a set time of the day. The purpose of the set times on the tickets is to keep the number of people on Vessel within a safe limit at all times. Since Vessel opened to the public, it has been applauded by some visitors and criticized by others. Some have made fun of its shape, comparing it to a pineapple or waste paper basket. Others have criticized its lack of benches. Since resting on the stairs is not allowed, there is no place to sit. Despite these issues, Vessel attracts many locals and tourists every day. 36. What information about Vessel does this article provide? A. Its estimated weight. B. Its grand opening date. C. The attractive lighting. D. The distance to the top. 37. What is true about the structure’s current official name? A. It’s universally praised. B. It’s only temporary. C. It’s been copied elsewhere. D. Its meaning is unknown. 38. According to the article, why are tickets only available for set times? A. To encourage people to stay on Vessel longer. B. To increase the amount of income earned by Vessel. C. To prevent Vessel from becoming too crowded. D. To keep littering on Vessel to the absolute minimum. 39. What does the article imply about people who visit Vessel? A. Their opinions about it vary quite a bit. B. Their primary interest lies in shopping. C. They return to it on multiple occasions. D. Some are asked to pay a small entrance fee. （十） （2025~2026学年普陀区二模） A new study has revealed that the Greenland ice cap is melting far faster than previously thought, as satellite data show widespread ice loss over the past four decades. Using artificial intelligence to analyse satellite photos from 1985 to 2022, researchers mapped the end positions of more than 235,000 glaciers(冰川) around the island. This unusual dataset showed that almost every glacier has become smaller in recent decades, losing an area of about 5,000 sq km of ice-equivalent to a trillion tonnes. The study, published in Nature, adds significant new insight to earlier measurements based on ice height or gravity data, which could only detect losses that ended up in the ocean. By identifying the withdrawal of glaciers lying mostly below sea level in Greenland’s narrow fjords (峡湾), the researchers uncovered an additional and previously unaccounted source of ice loss. Dr Chad Greene, at Nasa’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who led the research, described the changes as “tremendous and happening everywhere.” When the team combined their findings with existing measurements of the Greenland ice sheet, they found the total annual loss of ice since 2003 reached about 264bn tonnes — roughly 30m tonnes every hour. The new data show an increase of 43bn tonnes a year compared with earlier estimates, or about 20% more than previously thought. The implications, scientists warn, are alarming. As Greenland’s glaciers withdraw and release vast quantities of freshwater into the North Atlantic, they may speed up the weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) — a system of ocean currents that regulates global climate. The AMOC is already at its weakest point in 1,600 years, and recent research has indicated it could collapse as soon as 2027 in a worst-case situation. Such a collapse would disrupt global weather patterns, damage ecosystems, and threaten food security worldwide. “There is some concern that any small source of freshwater may serve as a ‘tipping point’ that could trigger a full-scale collapse of the AMOC,” the scientists said. Yet freshwater from Greenland’s glacier withdrawal is not currently included in oceanographic models. The inflow of less salty freshwater slows the normal sinking of heavier, saltier water in the polar region — the engine that drives the AMOC. The findings suggest that Greenland’s hidden ice loss may play a far greater role in the stability of Earth’s climate system than once imagined. 36. What is the main purpose of the article? A. To promote the growing use of AI in environmental science research. B. To report a study revealing faster Greenland ice loss and its global impact. C. To criticize the inaccuracy of previous ice loss measurements in Greenland. D. To describe how scientists discovered a new form of glacier below sea level 37. What can be inferred about previous methods of measuring ice loss? A. They ignored surface melting entirely. B. They overestimated Greenland’s total ice loss. C. They were more accurate than satellite imagery. D. They underestimated losses occurring below sea level. 38. The underlined word “implications” in the 3rd paragraph refers to ______. A. the new measurements of the Greenland ice sheet B. the consequences of faster Greenland ice loss C. the methods used to analyze satellite data D. the warnings from scientists about climate change 39. Which diagram best illustrates the process of AMOC weakening described in the passage? A. Glacier melting → Freshwater inflow → Ocean temperature↑ → AMOC weakening B. Glacial freshwater input→ Ocean saltiness↓—Sinking of salty water↓→ AMOC weakening C. Ocean saltiness↓ → Ice loss data ↑→ Scientist warnings → AMOC weakening D. Ice height measurement↓ → Gravity data↑ → Ocean model error → AMOC weakening （十一） （2025~2026学年杨浦区二模） A Treasure Hunter’s $7.5 Million Discovery 39____________________ Alex Clausen is a map dealer and a modern-day treasure hunter. An incredible find While deep in a virtual tour of an estate sale in the autumn of 2022, Clausen uncovered an old seafaring map: a centuries-old mariner’s chart. The chart, which the estate sale dated between 1500 and 1525, caught his eye. The estimated price, between 100,000 and 150,000, seemed fitting for a chart from the 16th century. But something didn’t quite fit. The map seemed older. ‘Hidden in plain sight’ As Clausen examined the chart more closely on a web-based platform, the date just didn’t seem right. But finding out the exact age and how much the chart was truly worth took Clausen on a months-long historical journey. The first known reference to the chart came from an Italian scholar who, in 1888, mentioned it in an article he wrote for the Italian Geographic Society. The scholar roughly dated it from 1347 to 1354. It changed hands several times before Ann and Gordon Getty purchased it in 1993. The couple had the map restored, and for years it hung in the library of their San Francisco townhouse. The clues The chart extends from the islands of the North Atlantic Ocean to what is now Eastern Europe. The clues initially led Clausen to suspect the map had been drawn around 1420. He consulted with scholars and catalogers. After reviewing images of the map, a medievalist suggested it might date to the mid-1350s. “I was just suspicious,” Clausen said of the revelation. “We were talking about something that really only exists in a handful of national libraries.” After the chart was purchased, Clausen sent it to a lab in New York that determined the chart was created, on the early end, from the 1320s to the 1350s and at latest from the 1390s to the 1420s. The mystery is solved After hundreds of hours of research, Clausen and his team finally had a date: 1360. The Ruderman antique map shop is listing the chart of 1360 for $7.5 million. Clausen envisions a university or museum taking ownership and placing it somewhere people can enjoy and learn from it. “After over 30 years in the business, the greatest excitements are the discoveries which are truly unexpected. You don’t know where or when; you simply prepare for the journey,” Clausen said of the experience. 36. What made Clausen take special notice of the map? A. It was priced higher than other items. B. It seemed older than its listed date. C. It was highlighted in the virtual tour. D. It was mentioned in a historical article. 37. Why does the writer say the map was hidden in plain sight? A. It was hanging in a library where few people noticed it. B. It was publicly displayed and its true value was not recognized. C. Its true significance was known only to a few scholars. D. Its ownership had switched hands before it ended up in a museum. 38. What can be inferred about Clausen’s opinion of treasure hunting from his experience with the map? A. It is more about luck than about persistence and science. B. It is an adventurous activity exclusive only to the well-educated. C. It is a fun activity which requires the participation of more people. D. It is a rewarding journey, though long and full of uncertainties. 39. Which of the following would be the most appropriate subtitle to fill in the blank? A. An overlooked map turns out to be a 14th-century treasure B. A 13th-century map catches the eye of a seasoned treasure hunter C. How to make sure not to miss the true treasures in antique shops D. A different kind of treasure hunter, not in search of sunken ships （十二） （2025~2026学年嘉定区二模） My first journey to Norway began with an accident that almost killed me on the deck of a deep-sea fishing boat. One afternoon, having finished my task, I climbed the ladder to the deck. I had scarcely lifted my head when the sky disappeared. In its place came a heavy iron cage, swinging with blind force and hitting me right in the face. I remember no pain at first — only darkness. When I recovered my senses, I was on my hands and knees. My cheek was torn, and my teeth lay broken in my mouth. An older fisherman, Arneson, found me and carried me to my room. During the slow days that followed, he accompanied me and spoke of his boyhood in Andalsnes, among Norway’s fjords (峡湾) and mountains of such beauty that he dared not return. He feared that the real place might destroy the perfect image in his heart. I listened attentively because I had begun to ask myself: was I, like Arneson, just living on an image of who I had been before the accident. His stories, repeated in those long days of recovery, fixed Norway in my imagination as a place where I could find the answer. Thus, when I was well enough to travel, I started my journey, moved less by courage than by a quiet hope for relief. From Norway’s capital I journeyed to Åndalsnes, the town he had described with such gentleness. The following day I climbed Aksla. The path was steep, and the pain in my legs was sharp but honest. Each step seemed like a question: who are you now? At the top, sitting among stones and thin grass, I looked at the silent peaks and understood that the sea had not sent me here by chance. I had crossed water and land only to discover that the journey was inward. I had come to Norway hoping the mountains would heal me. Instead, I learned that a single blow does not merely wound the body; it breaks open the self and sets it wandering. Yet in that wandering I found something steady. My memories, my fears, and the voices of those who had walked beside me formed a quiet fellowship. In their company, I did not find a cure, but I began, at last, to find myself. 36. What accident occurred to the author on the fishing boat? A. Facing a heavy storm. B. Falling from the ladder. C. Being hit by an iron cage. D. Suffering night blindness. 37. Why does the author mention Arneson in paragraph 3? A. To describe the author’s daily life on the boat. B. To introduce what inspired the author’s journey. C. To explain why Norway is an attractive country. D. To show how the author recovered from the accident. 38. What can we infer about the author from Paragraph 4? A. He was weaker than before. B. He reflected on his true self. C. He regretted going to Norway. D. He lost his way on the mountain. 39. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. A Fatal Accident B. A Memory of the Sea C. A Friend of Pure Heart D. A Journey of Self-Discovery （十三） （2025~2026学年黄浦区二模） Late last spring I went through a period of some personal troubles and felt I was in need of spiritual assistance. I once heard that reading a sea-themed cartoon and lifting weights would cure you, but I had already tried both, and they did not. What I wanted was a book that could offer me advice about how to live the rest of my life forever meaningfully. I remembered then, that Baruch Spinoza was often considered among the few philosophers whose work offered genuine comfort. I had long wanted to read “The Ethics,” Spinoza’s masterwork, and thought it was finally time to be calmed by him. The problem was that I knew this would be hard to achieve — the book has a reputation for being puzzling. So, I posted on my social media asking friends if they would like to join me in reading the book together. To my surprise, nearly 40 people responded. I drafted a program that lasted 10 weeks, and we were off. Nearly half the people dropped out after the first few meetings, but the rest remained committed: We met every Sunday online, often entering our meetings puzzled by Spinoza’s declarations. After an hour of discussion, we’d leave with a little more clarity. By the time we reached the final chapter of the book, our team was very excited. Union with other people, oneness with the universe, an acceptance of the paths our lives had taken — these were things that we possessed all along. I had been saved, thankfully. Why are we doing this to ourselves? None of us are academic philosophers. We have busy jobs and other pressing adult responsibilities. But the process has proved fruitful. Friendship emerges when a group dedicates itself to a task that requires great effort. Learning is both painful and pleasant — and above all, shared. I like easy things too. But slowly, I’ve noticed how modern life continuously forces us to accept far too many quick and simple easiness. And reading a difficult book is not going to change that, or anything. Still, for at least a few hours a week, I have a chance to dedicate myself, among friends, toward material that requires sincere mental devotion, and I feel the satisfying kind of exhaustion. 36. I decided to read “The Ethics” in order to ________. A. find guidance for living a purposeful life B. improve my ability to read difficult books C. give those sea-themed cartoons another try D. understand Spinoza’s philosophy more deeply 37. What does the word “thankfully” (paragraph 3) imply? A. I felt relieved by the insight gained. B. I felt grateful for the weekly meetings. C. I felt pleased with my choice of this book. D. I felt proud to lead the team through a challenge. 38. What lesson do I learn from this reading experience? A. Exhaustion places people under great pressure. B. People may find meaning in demanding activities. C. Reading books has become a luxury in modern life. D. Mental devotion improves personal communication. 39. Which of the following is the best title for this passage? A. Non-experts decode Spinoza’s mysteries B. “The Ethics” as a team-building challenge C. From online puzzlement to contemporary relief D. The secret to getting through big and difficult books （十四） （2025~2026学年虹口区二模） My uncle George and I have always shared a special bond. When I was around 5 years old, I asked my parents what was wrong with him. Anyway, they said nothing was ‘wrong’ with him exactly, but that Uncle George was mentally disabled. About once an hour from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., he calls me 10 times a day, without fail, 365 days a year. Though I love him quite a bit, I answer maybe two of those phone calls a day. Our phone calls always follow the same structure, using one of three fantasy realities from George’s imagination. In one, he’s my dad and I’m his son. In another, he’s Major Charles Winchester, and I’m Captain B. J. Hunnicutt, reporting for duty. In the last, we’re both lifeguards, strategizing the rescue of a drowning person. When the phone rings, I always say “Hello?” as if I don’t know who is calling. “It’s your dad, George!” Or, “It’s Major Winchester!” Or, “This is Tower 1. Tower 2, can you read me?” We go back and forth in character for about a minute and a half, only breaking the bit to laugh. Then he’ll go quiet. “You know something, Tommy,” he’ll say. “I’m just calling to say you’re the best guy I know.” “So are you,” I reply. “The two of us!” This conversation has been repeated multiple times a day for years now. No matter what’s going on in the world, the consistency of these calls is something I can count on. At my most stressed, angry and sad — during painful breakups and professional setbacks — that phone call nevertheless rolls in, allowing me to escape reality for a bit and just laugh and act like a kid again. Because George doesn’t understand things at an adult level, it’s impossible for him to truly comprehend whether I’m having a good or bad day. Instead, he’s able to bring me the same energy, the same love and acceptance, no matter what. It’s an incredible gift. Because I know that even at my worst, when I feel like I’m drowning, I can count on Uncle George, up there in Tower 1, to call down and tell me I’m the best guy he knows. It’s an act of love that saves me, just a little bit, every single day. 36. Which of the following is true about Uncle George? A. He calls on a regular basis every day. B. He pretends to be different from others. C. He is very sensitive to outside criticism. D. He enjoys playing tricks on his nephew. 37. What is consistent about the phone conversations between the author and Uncle George? A. The author always begins with greeting his uncle by name. B. They always end by saying kind words about each other. C. They often discuss real-world news and current events. D. Uncle George always pretends not to know the author. 38. Why does the author value the calls especially during difficult times? A. He feels truly understood and comforted by his uncle. B. Uncle George can help solve his real-world problems. C. The calls allow him to take a short break from reality. D. It makes him very proud to be relied on by his family. 39. What message does the author want to convey through the passage? A. People with disabilities can understand others better than most adults do. B. Frequent phone calls are the best way to keep relationships strong. C. Role-play helps strengthen family bonds across generations. D. A simple act of love can provide steady comfort in life. （十五） （2025~2026学年徐汇区二模） A viral trend has taken over social media, with content creators sharing everyday Chinese habits as a guide to "becoming Chinese." It began in late 2025 when Chinese American creator Sherry XiiRuii posted humorous tutorials on TikTok under the hashtag #BecomingChinese. Her series of more than 20 videos averaged 1 million views each within two months, sparking imitators across platforms. Creators now extol the virtues of sipping ginger tea, trying acupuncture, and soaking feet in warm water before bed. Even celebrities like comedian Jimmy O Yang have joined in. The trend has since evolved into #ChinaMaxxing, a broader online appreciation for China's infrastructure, urban development, public safety, and modern conveniences—seen by many as a viable alternative to Western lifestyles. In an interview, XiiRuii noted that while mainstream exposure to Chinese culture in the US remains superficial, introducing simple, adoptable daily habits offers an accessible entry point for global audiences. Observers attribute the trend's rise to Western curiosity about ancient wellness practices, younger generations' focus on sustainable living, and China's expanding soft power. Simon Zundl, a German professional who lived in China, said the global appetite for "ancient wisdom" and a holistic way of life drives the trend. To him, it reflects a sustainable movement toward deeper cross-cultural understanding. Tsinghua professor Shi Anbin linked the trend to Generation Z's focus on wellness and sustainability, noting that habits like drinking hot water or wearing slippers indoors reflect a broader philosophy of well-being and environmental consciousness. He sees this as part of a global reappraisal of Chinese practices once viewed as outdated. The trend underscores China's growing cultural influence, evident in everything from animated blockbusters to AI innovations. The Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2025 ranked China second worldwide. Increased people-to-people exchanges, fueled by initiatives like the Belt and Road and streamlined visa policies, are also reshaping perceptions long shaped by biased Western media. Qu Qiang, an expert at Minzu University of China, called the trend grassroots, peer-to-peer cultural exchange—distinct from past icons like pandas or kung fu. "This emerged organically overseas," he said, adding that it reflects both the enduring appeal of Chinese living wisdom and a Western search for balance amid social fatigue. 36. According to the passage, what specific event marked the beginning of the trend? A. The release of an animated blockbuster. B. Comedian Jimmy O Yang posting a video. C. A German professional sharing his experiences. D. A Chinese American creator posting humorous tutorials. 37. In the passage, the word "extol" most nearly means _______. A. criticize B. praise C. demonstrate D. question 38. What is the main idea of the paragraph discussing Professor Shi Anbin's perspective? A. To criticize Generation Z. B. To argue Western lifestyles are inferior. C. To explain that simple habits reflect deeper values. D. To highlight the role of social media algorithms. 39. What is the central idea of the passage as a whole? A. A trend promoting traditional Chinese medicine as a healthcare replacement. B. A grassroots movement highlighting China's growing cultural influence. C. Government soft power initiatives driving global interest. D. Western celebrities misrepresenting Chinese culture. （十六） （2025~2026学年青浦区二模） For nearly two decades, I’ve studied what makes some people luckier than others. Luck isn’t a lightning strike — it’s more like the wind, always blowing. The difference lies in whether we’ve built a sail to catch it. Twelve years ago, on an early morning flight to Ecuador, I decided to break my routine. Instead of putting on headphones to sleep, I started a conversation with the man next to me — a publisher. Later, I took another risk: I showed him a book proposal I’d written for a class project. He politely declined, but we exchanged contacts. Months later, I had lunch with his team, during which one of his editors turned to me and asked, “Have you ever thought about writing a book?” I smiled and replied, “Actually, yes.” I pulled out the very same proposal. This time, it found the right audience. Within two weeks, I had a publishing contract. Within two years, the book became a hit. All of this started with a simple “hello.” Seven years ago, I was overseeing three highly competitive fellowship programs at Stanford. When rejection letters went out, I expected disappointment. But a young man named Brian sent a gracious note: “I know I’ve been rejected twice, but I want to thank you for the opportunity. I learned so much through the process.” Struck by his maturity, I invited him to meet. Then, drawing from his experience on Stanford’s football team, we designed an independent study on leadership, which later inspired him to start a company called Play for Tomorrow. That single thank-you note changed both our paths. Once, in my creativity class, I asked students to brainstorm both the best and worst ideas for a new restaurant. After collecting them, I tore up the “best” ideas and redistributed the “worst” — like a restaurant in a garbage dump, or one serving cockroach sushi. Their task: turn the terrible idea into something brilliant. Within minutes, they transformed them. The garbage dump restaurant became a place that repurposed unused food from Michelin-starred kitchens. The cockroach sushi bar became a place for special ingredients. The exercise revealed a truth: even the most unlikely ideas contain seeds of possibility. Luck rarely comes from nowhere. It grows from small risks, genuine gratitude, and a willingness to see potential where others don’t. ________________________. 36. Which of the following is TRUE about the author’s experience twelve years ago? A. She was rejected at first, though her book got well received finally. B. She followed her routine of keeping to herself on the flight to Ecuador. C. She had a chance encounter with an editor because of a simple “hello”. D. She approached the publisher, hoping to present him with a book proposal. 37. The underlined word “overseeing” (paragraph 3) most probably means ________. A. observing materials B. watching things from above C. reviewing pieces of work D. supervising the operation 38. Based on the author’s experiences in the passage, which of the following would she most likely encourage? A. Showing appreciation to whoever ignored your proposal. B. Transforming unlikely ideas into useful and creative solutions. C. Saying “hello” to strangers wishfully to encounter some authorities. D. Keeping abandoning good ideas to creatively make for new potentials. 39. Which of the following sentences best serves as the ending of the passage? A. If you know where luck comes from, it will naturally come to you in the end. B. So wait patiently for the wind to come — fortune will finally find its way to you. C. The wind of luck is always blowing — you just need to raise your sail to catch it. D. 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