2026年权威外刊改编题型组合练（二）-阅读理解+七选五 -2026届高三英语二轮复习专项

2026年权威外刊改编的题型组合练（二）：阅读理解+阅读七选五 【解析版】 Ⅰ.阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共37.5分） A April isn't just about April Fools' Day—far from it! While the pranks on April 1 get plenty of attention, the month is packed with all kinds of significant observances that are too good to miss. Here are some highlights for April 2026. Monthly Observances National Poetry Month: Perfect for anyone who loves a good verse. Global Astronomy Month: A time to look up and celebrate the wonders of the universe. National Financial Literacy Month: Aimed at helping people improve their understanding of money management. Weekly Holidays National Robotics Week (April 4–11): Showcasing the exciting world of technology and engineering. National Library Week (April 19–25): Celebrating the role of libraries and bookworms in our communities. Be Kind to Spiders Week (April 5–11): Encouraging people to appreciate these often-misunderstood creatures. Selected Daily Holidays April 2: World Autism Awareness Day. A day dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism. April 14: National Look Up at the Sky Day. Take a moment to appreciate the clouds, the stars, or the vast blue space above. April 22: Earth Day. A global event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. April 23: World Book Day & National Picnic Day. A perfect day to grab a novel and some snacks for an outdoor meal. April 30: National Honesty Day. A day to practice truthfulness in all your communications. 1. Which event lasts for exactly one week in April 2026? A. National Poetry Month. B. National Robotics Week. C. National Financial Literacy Month. D. National Library Week. 2. What can a student do on April 23 according to the text? A. Join a robot-building competition. B. Learn about money management. C. Read a book while dining outdoors. D. Observe stars through a telescope. 3. What is the purpose of World Autism Awareness Day? A. To encourage people to write poetry. B. To promote environmental protection. C. To celebrate the history of libraries. D. To foster better understanding of a specific group. 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。文章列举了2026年4月的一系列月度、周度及每日节日与纪念日，旨在引导读者关注并参与这些具有教育意义和趣味性的活动。 1. 答案：D 解析： 细节理解题。根据 Weekly Holidays 部分可知，National Library Week 的日期是 April 19–25，共计7天（19日至25日），符合“恰好一周”的描述。National Robotics Week 是 April 4-11为8天，其他两个都不符合。 故选D。 2. 答案：C 解析： 细节理解题。根据 Selected Daily Holidays 部分可知，April 23 既是 World Book Day（世界读书日）又是 National Picnic Day（国家野餐日）。C选项“在户外用餐时看书”完美结合了这两个节日的活动内容。 3. 答案：D 解析： 细节理解题。根据 Selected Daily Holidays 中关于 April 2 的描述，“A day dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism”可知，该节日的目的是增进对自闭症群体（特定群体）的了解和接纳。故选D。 【语料积累】 英语词汇及短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 observance n. 庆祝，纪念；diversity n. 多样性；literacy n. 识字，素养（如金融素养）；preservation n. 保护，维护；innovation n. 创新 熟词生义 verse 常用义：n. 诗节；文章义：n. 诗歌（总称）；note 常用义：n. 笔记；文章义：n. 简短的说明，音符（引申为氛围） 必备短语 be buzzing with 充满着……，忙着……；be packed with 挤满了，充满了；be dedicated to 致力于……，专门用于……；take a chance 冒险，抓紧机会 B To understand the significance of someone running a marathon in less than two hours, you need to realize that, until recently, the notion of this actually happening was truly, utterly absurd. Sure, a physiologist named Michael Joyner had floated the idea that such a feat might be humanly possible in a journal paper way back in 1991. But his peers laughed off the idea, and not much changed over the succeeding decades. In 2014, I predicted that it would happen in 2075. Frankly, even that forecast seemed overly optimistic to me, but I figured I’d be dead by then, so no one would be able to call me on it. Well, I was wrong. Yesterday morning, the two-hour marathon barrier finally went down. A relatively unheralded 31-year-old Kenyan named Sabastian Sawe won the London Marathon with a time of 1:59:30. That is, for reference, 26.2 miles run at an average of 4:34 a mile—a pace that most recreational runners would struggle to sustain for more than a few seconds, if they could hit it at all. Perhaps even more arresting was the fact that Sawe wasn't alone in this miracle. The man who took second place, Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, also ran under two hours, finishing just 11 seconds behind Sawe. The sight of two men shattering what was once considered the ultimate limit of human endurance in a single race suggests that we have entered a new era of performance. The breaking of the two-hour barrier is more than just a sports record; it is a psychological breakthrough. For years, the "impossible" nature of the sub-two-hour marathon acted as a mental ceiling. Now that Sawe has proved it can be done, the boundaries of what humans believe they can achieve have been permanently shifted. 4. Why does the author mention Michael Joyner’s paper in 1991? A. To explain the scientific training of marathon runners. B. To show how long the two-hour barrier had been considered impossible. C. To praise Joyner for his accurate prediction of Sawe’s success. D. To complain about the lack of progress in physiology over the decades. 5. What can be inferred about the author’s prediction in 2014? A. He was confident that he would witness the record in 2075. B. He set a distant date to avoid being proven wrong during his life. C. He believed technology would make the feat possible much earlier. D. He based his forecast on the performance of unheralded Kenyan runners. 6. What does the performance of Yomif Kejelcha suggest? A. Sawe’s victory was largely due to pure luck. B. The London Marathon course was easier than expected. C. Breaking the two-hour barrier is becoming a shared reality. D. Ethiopian runners are more capable of sustaining a 4:34 pace. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Sabastian Sawe: A New Hero in the Running World B. The Secret Behind the Success of Kenyan Runners C. Beyond the Limit: The Era of the Sub-Two-Hour Marathon D. Why Most Recreational Runners Struggle with Long Distances 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇新闻报道类说明文。文章介绍了肯尼亚选手 Sabastian Sawe 在伦敦马拉松赛中以 1:59:30 的成绩打破了人类马拉松 2 小时的极限大关。文章回顾了这一纪录曾被认为是不可能实现的背景，并探讨了这一突破对重新定义人类极限的重大意义。 4. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。第一段提到 Joyner 在 1991 年提出 2 小时大关可能实现时，同行们都“一笑置之（laughed off）”，作者以此来说明长期以来人们普遍认为这一目标是荒谬且不可能实现的。故选B。 5. 答案：B 解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段末尾“I figured I’d be dead by then, so no one would be able to call me on it”可知，作者故意把预测时间定在 2075 年，是因为他认为自己到那时已经不在人世，没人能指责他的预测错误。这说明他当时根本不相信这会在近期发生。故选B。 6. 答案：C 解析： 细节理解题。第三段提到第二名 Kejelcha 也跑进了 2 小时，作者评论道“two men shattering what was once considered the ultimate limit... in a single race”，这表明打破 2 小时纪录不再是个例，而是人类整体表现进入了新纪元。故选C。 7. 答案：C 解析： 主旨大意题。全文围绕人类打破马拉松 2 小时这一“不可能的障碍”展开，讨论了这一成就的历史背景、现场表现及深远意义。C项“超越极限：两小时马拉松时代”最符合文章主旨。故选C。 【语料积累】 英语词汇与短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 absurd adj. 荒谬的；feat n. 壮举，功绩；unheralded adj. 没预料到的，无名小卒的；sustain v. 维持，保持；arresting adj. 引人注目的；shatter v. 粉碎，打破；endurance n. 耐力 熟词生义 call 常用义：v. 呼唤；文章义：v. 挑战，指责 (e.g., call me on it - 指责我的错误)；hit 常用义：v. 击打；文章义：v. 达到，实现 (e.g., hit the pace) 必备短语 float the idea 提出想法；laugh off 对……一笑置之，不理会；in generations 几十年来；underway 在进行中；mental ceiling 心理上限 C Earlier this year, in a renovated loft in downtown San Francisco, a crowd of investors and entrepreneurs gathered to witness the next frontier of technology. Among the start-ups was Amotions AI, which pitched an “emotionally intelligent real-time AI coach.” Its founder, Pianpian Xu Guthrie, explained that the model observes video calls and gives real-time tips based on the other person’s tone and facial expression. If a salesperson’s potential customer looks “confused,” the bot flags it and suggests exactly what to say next. Emotions have become the AI industry’s new fixation. It’s no longer enough for chatbots to be smart; the major AI companies want them to “get you.” When OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT, it was described as “warmer by default and more conversational.” Anthropic has stated that its model, Claude, may possess a “functional version of emotions,” while Google claims its models are now capable of “reading the room”. Even Elon Musk’s xAI boasted that its bot, Grok, performed well on emotional intelligence (EQ) tests, such as identifying if a user feels “scapegoated” in a complex workplace scenario. This shift toward EQ marks a significant departure from the early days of AI, which focused purely on logic and data processing. By training models on vast amounts of human interaction data, developers hope to create tools that can navigate the nuances of human social life. For instance, an AI that understands frustration could de-escalate a heated customer service call, or an AI that senses hesitation could help a manager provide better support to an employee. However, the rise of "feeling" AI also raises critical questions. Critics wonder whether a machine can truly "understand" an emotion or if it is simply simulating a response based on patterns. There is also the concern that relying on an AI "coach" might weaken our own natural social instincts. If we depend on a bot to tell us when someone is confused, we might stop paying attention to the subtle human cues that have guided our social interactions for millennia. 8. What is the primary function of the Amotions AI model? A. To record video calls for future legal evidence. B. To provide social guidance by analyzing human emotions. C. To help entrepreneurs find more investors in San Francisco. D. To replace human salespersons in downtown business lofts. 9. What do the major AI companies like OpenAI and Google have in common? A. They are focused on making AI models purely logical. B. They are trying to give AI the ability to understand feelings. C. They have rejected the idea of AI having any functional emotions. D. They are collaborating to build a single emotionally intelligent bot. 10. Why is the scenario about being "scapegoated" mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To illustrate a common problem in modern workplaces. B. To show that Grok is smarter than other AI models in logic. C. To provide an example of how AI’s EQ is being measured. D. To warn users about the dangers of lunchroom thefts. 11. What is the author’s concern regarding the use of AI social coaches? A. Humans might become overly reliant on AI for social cues. B. AI models are too expensive for the general public to afford. C. Video calls are not a reliable source for emotional data. D. AI's "reading the room" ability might lead to more workplace conflicts. 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇科技类说明文。文章介绍了人工智能领域的新趋势——从“智商（IQ）”向“情商（EQ）”进军。通过介绍Amotions AI等初创公司以及OpenAI、Google等巨头的动态，探讨了AI如何通过观察语气、表情来理解人类情感，并引发了关于这种技术是否会削弱人类自身社交本能的思考。 8. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“gives you real-time tips based on the other person’s tone and facial expression”以及“suggests what to say”可知，该模型通过分析情绪来提供社交指导。故选B。 9. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段“Emotions are the AI industry’s new fixation... the major AI companies are developing chatbots that apparently aren’t just smarter—they get you”可知，这些巨头都在致力于让AI具备理解情感的能力。故选B。 10. 答案：C 解析： 推理判断题。该段提到xAI的Grok在EQ测试中表现良好，随后给出了“被当成替罪羊（scapegoated）”的职场案例作为测试场景的例子。因此，提及此案例是为了说明AI的情商是如何被测试和衡量的。故选C。 11. 答案：A 解析： 观点态度题。根据最后一段“relying on an AI 'coach' might weaken our own natural social instincts... we might stop paying attention to the subtle human cues”可知，作者担忧人类会因为过度依赖AI教练而丧失对微妙社交信号的自然感知能力力。故选A。 【语料积累】 英语知识汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 renovated adj. 翻新后的；loft n. 阁楼，顶层工作室；entrepreneur n. 企业家；fixation n. 痴迷，固着；functional adj. 功能性的；scapegoat v. 使成为替罪羊；nuance n. 细微差别；simulate v. 模拟 熟词生义 pitch 常用义：v. 投掷；文章义：v. 推销，引资 (e.g., pitch investors)；room 常用义：n. 房间；文章义：n. 场合，局势 (e.g., reading the room) 必备短语 by default 默认情况下；de-escalate 减缓，降级（冲突）；pay attention to 关注；natural instinct 天性，本能；social cues 社交信号 D Galileo Galilei, one of the first people to see the moon through a telescope, described it using what he knew about the sun and the Earth. To convey the play of sunlight on craters, for example, he invoked an earthly sunrise, describing mountains "already ablaze with the splendour of his beams" while valleys remained in shadow. For centuries, we have conjured this vision—a shining, opalescent companion hanging in the night sky. However, this week, we were introduced to a different moon—the Artemis moon. The images captured by America’s first mission there in generations have challenged the moon we grew up with. It is not the brilliant lunar white of the Apollo missions that our parents learned about. Instead, Artemis II has brought home a view of a brown, battered world. Whole regions of its scarred far side do not appear white, but a much more familiar, homey hue. The palette is filled with earth tones: mushroom, chestnut, hazel, cocoa, and coffee. Straight lines run across the surface, and concentric rings look like companion "coffee-cup rings" left on a table. This is a moon that looks less like a distant, cold pearl and more like a piece of our own world, stained by time and cosmic history. This shift in perspective is significant. For decades, the moon was a symbol of the "space race," a stark, black-and-white destination. But the Artemis mission suggests that the more we look at our celestial companion, the more we see ourselves reflected in it. It’s no longer just a "shining companion" but a battered record of the solar system's history, sharing the same earthy tones as the ground beneath our feet. As we prepare for a permanent human presence there, recognizing this "earthly" side of the moon may be the first step in truly making it our second home. 12. Why did Galileo use Earthly sunrises to describe the moon? A. To prove that the moon had its own atmosphere. B. To make his complex scientific findings easier to understand. C. To highlight the differences between the sun and the moon. D. To suggest that the moon was once a part of the Earth. 13. What is the most striking difference between the "Artemis moon" and the "Apollo moon"? A. The Artemis moon has fewer craters on its far side. B. The Artemis moon appears in various shades of brown. C. The Apollo moon was captured using more advanced technology. D. The Apollo moon was described as a "tea-stained" world. 14. What does the imagery of "coffee-cup rings" imply about the moon's surface? A. It is covered in man-made waste from previous missions. B. Its circular patterns are remarkably similar to everyday objects. C. It contains liquid water that has left stains over time. D. Its surface is constantly being reshaped by human activities. 15. What is the author’s main attitude toward the new view of the moon? A. Disappointed by the lack of "brilliant white" beauty. B. Alarmed by the battered and scarred state of the far side. C. Appreciative of the closer connection it builds with Earth. D. Critical of the excessive spending on the Artemis II mission. 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇科学人文类说明文。文章对比了从伽利略时代到阿波罗时代，再到如今阿耳忒弥斯（Artemis）计划中人类对月球视觉认知的演变。最新的影像显示月球并非以往认为的银白色，而是呈现出一种像地球一样的褐色色调，这种视角的转变加深了人类与月球之间的情感与科学联系。 12. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据第一段“To convey the play of sunlight... he invoked an earthly sunrise”可知，伽利略利用人们熟悉的地球日出现象来传达（convey）月球上光影交织的复杂景象，目的是为了让读者更好理解。故选B。 13. 答案：B 解析： 细节理解题。根据第二、三段可知，阿波罗时代的月球是“brilliant lunar white”，而阿耳忒弥斯的月球是“brown, battered world”，充满了“mushroom, chestnut... brown: earth tones”。故选B。 14. 答案：B 解析： 推断题。作者将月球表面的“concentric rings（同心圆环）”比作桌上的“coffee-cup rings（咖啡杯垫圈）”，并称其为“familiar, homey hue（熟悉的、像家一样的色调）”，意在说明月球表面的特征呈现出一种与日常生活中常见事物相似的视觉美感。故选B。 15. 答案：C 解析： 观点态度题。通读全文，特别是最后一段提到的“the more we look... the more we see ourselves reflected in it”以及“recognizing this 'earthly' side... may be the first step in truly making it our second home”可知，作者对这种“接地气”的、像地球一样的月球新面貌持积极赞赏的态度，认为这拉近了月地距离。故选C。 【语料积累】 词汇及短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 crater n. 环形山，坑；ablaze adj. 闪耀的，着火的；opalescent adj. 乳白色的，如珍珠般的；battered adj. 破旧的，受损的；hue n. 色彩，色调；palette n. 调色板；concentric adj. 同心的；stark adj. 荒凉的，明显的 熟词生义 companion 常用义：n. 伙伴；文章义：n. 伴星，卫星 (e.g., our shining opalescent companion)；homey 常用义：adj. 舒适的；文章义：adj. 像家一样熟悉的，平易近人的 (e.g., a more familiar, homey hue) 必备短语 invoke... to do 引用/援引……去做；conjure the vision 在脑海中浮现景象；in generations 几代人以来/几十年以来；reflect in 反映在……中；space race 太空竞赛 Ⅱ.阅读七选五（每小题2.5分，共12.5分） How to Think, Not What to Think Across the country, people are questioning the value and role of higher education, and institutions—particularly the elite ones—are experiencing a crisis in public trust. Tech titans are convinced that AI will break higher education, while many observers lament its corrupting influence. ___16___ It turns out that the true purpose of a university might be more critical than ever in our modern world. Beyond Knowledge Transfer Higher education is not merely the transfer of knowledge. In an age of informational opulence, we are awash in readily available data but lacking discernment and empathy. ___17___ If we view college only as a way to get a job or learn facts, we ignore the qualities that expand the mind. As a cognitive scientist, I have studied the negative consequences of excessive information. ___18___ Research shows that this cognitive burden can negatively affect our brains and, ultimately, our performance. Practicing Human Skills College is not just about transmitting knowledge; it’s also about learning and practicing the skills that connect us to one another. While some believe AI will replace universities, technology cannot replicate human wisdom. ___19___ They help us navigate a world where information is abundant but understanding is scarce. By engaging in diverse perspectives on campus, students learn how to communicate and collaborate across differences. Ultimately, the goal of higher education is to teach students how to think, not what to think. ___20___ By focusing on these mind-expanding qualities, universities can fulfill their social mission and prepare students for a future that requires more than just knowing facts. A. Instead, they should foster critical thinking. B. These human skills are essential for our society. C. We are in a state of constant information overload. D. This shift in focus is what will restore public trust. E. Some even wonder whether the “mind-expanding” quality is gone forever. F. This narrow view fails to recognize the university's role in social glue. G. However, universities are more than just factories for professional degrees. 答案与详解 [语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了高等教育在信息爆炸和AI时代的真正意义，指出大学不应仅仅是知识的传递者，更应该是培养学生认知能力（如何思考）、沟通技巧和同理心的场所。 16. 答案：E 解析： 考查上下文衔接。空前提到精英机构正经历信任危机，且AI可能打破高等教育；空后提到大学的真正目的可能比以往任何时候都更关键。E项“有些人甚至怀疑大学‘拓展思维’的特质是否已永远消失”呼应了前文的危机感，并引出下文对大学真正目的的探讨。 17. 答案：G 解析： 考查段落主旨衔接。本段小标题为“超越知识传递”。空前提到高等教育不仅仅是知识的转移，我们正处于信息丰富但缺乏洞察力的时代；空后提到如果仅将大学视为就业或学习事实的手段，就会忽略其特质。G项“然而，大学不仅仅是生产职业学位的工厂”与段落主题一致，起承上启下作用。 18. 答案：C 解析： 考查细节衔接。空前提到作者作为认知科学家研究了过度信息的负面后果。空后提到研究表明这种“认知负担”会影响大脑。C项“我们处于持续的信息超载状态”具体解释了“过度信息”的现状，且与空后的“cognitive burden”形成逻辑呼应。 19. 答案：B 解析： 考查逻辑推断。本段强调“练习人类技能”。空前提到技术无法复制人类智慧；空后提到这些技能帮助我们在信息繁杂的世界中航行。B项“这些人类技能对我们的社会至关重要”总结了上文提到的智慧与技能的重要性，并引导下文对其作用的描述。 20. 答案：D 解析： 考查总结句。空前提出高等教育的目标是教会学生“如何思考，而非思考什么”。空后提到通过关注这些特质，大学可以履行社会使命并让学生为未来做好准备。D项“这种焦点的转变正是恢复公众信任的关键”回应了文章开头提到的“信任危机”，使文章结构完整。 【语料积累】 英语学习内容表 类别 内容 必备单词 opulence n. 丰富，富裕；discernment n. 洞察力，识别力；cognitive adj. 认知的；bombard v. 轰炸，大量提问；replicate v. 复制，模拟；scarce adj. 稀缺的；lament v. 哀悼，抱怨 熟词生义 break 常用义：v. 打碎；文章义：v. 彻底改变，颠覆 (e.g., AI will break higher education)；narrow 常用义：adj. 狭窄的；文章义：adj. 狭隘的，片面的 (e.g., a narrow view) 必备短语 be awash in 充斥着，沉浸在；under assault by 遭受……的攻击/轰炸；social glue 社会纽带；cross differences 跨越分歧 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年权威外刊改编的题型组合练（二）：阅读理解+阅读七选五 【原卷版】 Ⅰ.阅读理解（每小题2.5分，共37.5分） A April isn't just about April Fools' Day—far from it! While the pranks on April 1 get plenty of attention, the month is packed with all kinds of significant observances that are too good to miss. Here are some highlights for April 2026. Monthly Observances National Poetry Month: Perfect for anyone who loves a good verse. Global Astronomy Month: A time to look up and celebrate the wonders of the universe. National Financial Literacy Month: Aimed at helping people improve their understanding of money management. Weekly Holidays National Robotics Week (April 4–11): Showcasing the exciting world of technology and engineering. National Library Week (April 19–25): Celebrating the role of libraries and bookworms in our communities. Be Kind to Spiders Week (April 5–11): Encouraging people to appreciate these often-misunderstood creatures. Selected Daily Holidays April 2: World Autism Awareness Day. A day dedicated to increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism. April 14: National Look Up at the Sky Day. Take a moment to appreciate the clouds, the stars, or the vast blue space above. April 22: Earth Day. A global event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. April 23: World Book Day & National Picnic Day. A perfect day to grab a novel and some snacks for an outdoor meal. April 30: National Honesty Day. A day to practice truthfulness in all your communications. 1. Which event lasts for exactly one week in April 2026? A. National Poetry Month. B. National Robotics Week. C. National Financial Literacy Month. D. National Library Week. 2. What can a student do on April 23 according to the text? A. Join a robot-building competition. B. Learn about money management. C. Read a book while dining outdoors. D. Observe stars through a telescope. 3. What is the purpose of World Autism Awareness Day? A. To encourage people to write poetry. B. To promote environmental protection. C. To celebrate the history of libraries. D. To foster better understanding of a specific group. 【语料积累】 英语词汇及短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 observance n. 庆祝，纪念；diversity n. 多样性；literacy n. 识字，素养（如金融素养）；preservation n. 保护，维护；innovation n. 创新 熟词生义 verse 常用义：n. 诗节；文章义：n. 诗歌（总称）；note 常用义：n. 笔记；文章义：n. 简短的说明，音符（引申为氛围） 必备短语 be buzzing with 充满着……，忙着……；be packed with 挤满了，充满了；be dedicated to 致力于……，专门用于……；take a chance 冒险，抓紧机会 B To understand the significance of someone running a marathon in less than two hours, you need to realize that, until recently, the notion of this actually happening was truly, utterly absurd. Sure, a physiologist named Michael Joyner had floated the idea that such a feat might be humanly possible in a journal paper way back in 1991. But his peers laughed off the idea, and not much changed over the succeeding decades. In 2014, I predicted that it would happen in 2075. Frankly, even that forecast seemed overly optimistic to me, but I figured I’d be dead by then, so no one would be able to call me on it. Well, I was wrong. Yesterday morning, the two-hour marathon barrier finally went down. A relatively unheralded 31-year-old Kenyan named Sabastian Sawe won the London Marathon with a time of 1:59:30. That is, for reference, 26.2 miles run at an average of 4:34 a mile—a pace that most recreational runners would struggle to sustain for more than a few seconds, if they could hit it at all. Perhaps even more arresting was the fact that Sawe wasn't alone in this miracle. The man who took second place, Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, also ran under two hours, finishing just 11 seconds behind Sawe. The sight of two men shattering what was once considered the ultimate limit of human endurance in a single race suggests that we have entered a new era of performance. The breaking of the two-hour barrier is more than just a sports record; it is a psychological breakthrough. For years, the "impossible" nature of the sub-two-hour marathon acted as a mental ceiling. Now that Sawe has proved it can be done, the boundaries of what humans believe they can achieve have been permanently shifted. 4. Why does the author mention Michael Joyner’s paper in 1991? A. To explain the scientific training of marathon runners. B. To show how long the two-hour barrier had been considered impossible. C. To praise Joyner for his accurate prediction of Sawe’s success. D. To complain about the lack of progress in physiology over the decades. 5. What can be inferred about the author’s prediction in 2014? A. He was confident that he would witness the record in 2075. B. He set a distant date to avoid being proven wrong during his life. C. He believed technology would make the feat possible much earlier. D. He based his forecast on the performance of unheralded Kenyan runners. 6. What does the performance of Yomif Kejelcha suggest? A. Sawe’s victory was largely due to pure luck. B. The London Marathon course was easier than expected. C. Breaking the two-hour barrier is becoming a shared reality. D. Ethiopian runners are more capable of sustaining a 4:34 pace. 7. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. Sabastian Sawe: A New Hero in the Running World B. The Secret Behind the Success of Kenyan Runners C. Beyond the Limit: The Era of the Sub-Two-Hour Marathon D. Why Most Recreational Runners Struggle with Long Distances 【语料积累】 英语词汇与短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 absurd adj. 荒谬的；feat n. 壮举，功绩；unheralded adj. 没预料到的，无名小卒的；sustain v. 维持，保持；arresting adj. 引人注目的；shatter v. 粉碎，打破；endurance n. 耐力 熟词生义 call 常用义：v. 呼唤；文章义：v. 挑战，指责 (e.g., call me on it - 指责我的错误)；hit 常用义：v. 击打；文章义：v. 达到，实现 (e.g., hit the pace) 必备短语 float the idea 提出想法；laugh off 对……一笑置之，不理会；in generations 几十年来；underway 在进行中；mental ceiling 心理上限 C Earlier this year, in a renovated loft in downtown San Francisco, a crowd of investors and entrepreneurs gathered to witness the next frontier of technology. Among the start-ups was Amotions AI, which pitched an “emotionally intelligent real-time AI coach.” Its founder, Pianpian Xu Guthrie, explained that the model observes video calls and gives real-time tips based on the other person’s tone and facial expression. If a salesperson’s potential customer looks “confused,” the bot flags it and suggests exactly what to say next. Emotions have become the AI industry’s new fixation. It’s no longer enough for chatbots to be smart; the major AI companies want them to “get you.” When OpenAI launched a new version of ChatGPT, it was described as “warmer by default and more conversational.” Anthropic has stated that its model, Claude, may possess a “functional version of emotions,” while Google claims its models are now capable of “reading the room”. Even Elon Musk’s xAI boasted that its bot, Grok, performed well on emotional intelligence (EQ) tests, such as identifying if a user feels “scapegoated” in a complex workplace scenario. This shift toward EQ marks a significant departure from the early days of AI, which focused purely on logic and data processing. By training models on vast amounts of human interaction data, developers hope to create tools that can navigate the nuances of human social life. For instance, an AI that understands frustration could de-escalate a heated customer service call, or an AI that senses hesitation could help a manager provide better support to an employee. However, the rise of "feeling" AI also raises critical questions. Critics wonder whether a machine can truly "understand" an emotion or if it is simply simulating a response based on patterns. There is also the concern that relying on an AI "coach" might weaken our own natural social instincts. If we depend on a bot to tell us when someone is confused, we might stop paying attention to the subtle human cues that have guided our social interactions for millennia. 8. What is the primary function of the Amotions AI model? A. To record video calls for future legal evidence. B. To provide social guidance by analyzing human emotions. C. To help entrepreneurs find more investors in San Francisco. D. To replace human salespersons in downtown business lofts. 9. What do the major AI companies like OpenAI and Google have in common? A. They are focused on making AI models purely logical. B. They are trying to give AI the ability to understand feelings. C. They have rejected the idea of AI having any functional emotions. D. They are collaborating to build a single emotionally intelligent bot. 10. Why is the scenario about being "scapegoated" mentioned in paragraph 2? A. To illustrate a common problem in modern workplaces. B. To show that Grok is smarter than other AI models in logic. C. To provide an example of how AI’s EQ is being measured. D. To warn users about the dangers of lunchroom thefts. 11. What is the author’s concern regarding the use of AI social coaches? A. Humans might become overly reliant on AI for social cues. B. AI models are too expensive for the general public to afford. C. Video calls are not a reliable source for emotional data. D. AI's "reading the room" ability might lead to more workplace conflicts. 【语料积累】 英语知识汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 renovated adj. 翻新后的；loft n. 阁楼，顶层工作室；entrepreneur n. 企业家；fixation n. 痴迷，固着；functional adj. 功能性的；scapegoat v. 使成为替罪羊；nuance n. 细微差别；simulate v. 模拟 熟词生义 pitch 常用义：v. 投掷；文章义：v. 推销，引资 (e.g., pitch investors)；room 常用义：n. 房间；文章义：n. 场合，局势 (e.g., reading the room) 必备短语 by default 默认情况下；de-escalate 减缓，降级（冲突）；pay attention to 关注；natural instinct 天性，本能；social cues 社交信号 D Galileo Galilei, one of the first people to see the moon through a telescope, described it using what he knew about the sun and the Earth. To convey the play of sunlight on craters, for example, he invoked an earthly sunrise, describing mountains "already ablaze with the splendour of his beams" while valleys remained in shadow. For centuries, we have conjured this vision—a shining, opalescent companion hanging in the night sky. However, this week, we were introduced to a different moon—the Artemis moon. The images captured by America’s first mission there in generations have challenged the moon we grew up with. It is not the brilliant lunar white of the Apollo missions that our parents learned about. Instead, Artemis II has brought home a view of a brown, battered world. Whole regions of its scarred far side do not appear white, but a much more familiar, homey hue. The palette is filled with earth tones: mushroom, chestnut, hazel, cocoa, and coffee. Straight lines run across the surface, and concentric rings look like companion "coffee-cup rings" left on a table. This is a moon that looks less like a distant, cold pearl and more like a piece of our own world, stained by time and cosmic history. This shift in perspective is significant. For decades, the moon was a symbol of the "space race," a stark, black-and-white destination. But the Artemis mission suggests that the more we look at our celestial companion, the more we see ourselves reflected in it. It’s no longer just a "shining companion" but a battered record of the solar system's history, sharing the same earthy tones as the ground beneath our feet. As we prepare for a permanent human presence there, recognizing this "earthly" side of the moon may be the first step in truly making it our second home. 12. Why did Galileo use Earthly sunrises to describe the moon? A. To prove that the moon had its own atmosphere. B. To make his complex scientific findings easier to understand. C. To highlight the differences between the sun and the moon. D. To suggest that the moon was once a part of the Earth. 13. What is the most striking difference between the "Artemis moon" and the "Apollo moon"? A. The Artemis moon has fewer craters on its far side. B. The Artemis moon appears in various shades of brown. C. The Apollo moon was captured using more advanced technology. D. The Apollo moon was described as a "tea-stained" world. 14. What does the imagery of "coffee-cup rings" imply about the moon's surface? A. It is covered in man-made waste from previous missions. B. Its circular patterns are remarkably similar to everyday objects. C. It contains liquid water that has left stains over time. D. Its surface is constantly being reshaped by human activities. 15. What is the author’s main attitude toward the new view of the moon? A. Disappointed by the lack of "brilliant white" beauty. B. Alarmed by the battered and scarred state of the far side. C. Appreciative of the closer connection it builds with Earth. D. Critical of the excessive spending on the Artemis II mission. 【语料积累】 词汇及短语汇总表 类别 内容 必备单词 crater n. 环形山，坑；ablaze adj. 闪耀的，着火的；opalescent adj. 乳白色的，如珍珠般的；battered adj. 破旧的，受损的；hue n. 色彩，色调；palette n. 调色板；concentric adj. 同心的；stark adj. 荒凉的，明显的 熟词生义 companion 常用义：n. 伙伴；文章义：n. 伴星，卫星 (e.g., our shining opalescent companion)；homey 常用义：adj. 舒适的；文章义：adj. 像家一样熟悉的，平易近人的 (e.g., a more familiar, homey hue) 必备短语 invoke... to do 引用/援引……去做；conjure the vision 在脑海中浮现景象；in generations 几代人以来/几十年以来；reflect in 反映在……中；space race 太空竞赛 Ⅱ.阅读七选五（每小题2.5分，共12.5分） How to Think, Not What to Think Across the country, people are questioning the value and role of higher education, and institutions—particularly the elite ones—are experiencing a crisis in public trust. Tech titans are convinced that AI will break higher education, while many observers lament its corrupting influence. ___16___ It turns out that the true purpose of a university might be more critical than ever in our modern world. Beyond Knowledge Transfer Higher education is not merely the transfer of knowledge. In an age of informational opulence, we are awash in readily available data but lacking discernment and empathy. ___17___ If we view college only as a way to get a job or learn facts, we ignore the qualities that expand the mind. As a cognitive scientist, I have studied the negative consequences of excessive information. ___18___ Research shows that this cognitive burden can negatively affect our brains and, ultimately, our performance. Practicing Human Skills College is not just about transmitting knowledge; it’s also about learning and practicing the skills that connect us to one another. While some believe AI will replace universities, technology cannot replicate human wisdom. ___19___ They help us navigate a world where information is abundant but understanding is scarce. By engaging in diverse perspectives on campus, students learn how to communicate and collaborate across differences. Ultimately, the goal of higher education is to teach students how to think, not what to think. ___20___ By focusing on these mind-expanding qualities, universities can fulfill their social mission and prepare students for a future that requires more than just knowing facts. A. Instead, they should foster critical thinking. B. These human skills are essential for our society. C. We are in a state of constant information overload. D. This shift in focus is what will restore public trust. E. Some even wonder whether the “mind-expanding” quality is gone forever. F. This narrow view fails to recognize the university's role in social glue. G. However, universities are more than just factories for professional degrees. 【语料积累】 英语学习内容表 类别 内容 必备单词 opulence n. 丰富，富裕；discernment n. 洞察力，识别力；cognitive adj. 认知的；bombard v. 轰炸，大量提问；replicate v. 复制，模拟；scarce adj. 稀缺的；lament v. 哀悼，抱怨 熟词生义 break 常用义：v. 打碎；文章义：v. 彻底改变，颠覆 (e.g., AI will break higher education)；narrow 常用义：adj. 狭窄的；文章义：adj. 狭隘的，片面的 (e.g., a narrow view) 必备短语 be awash in 充斥着，沉浸在；under assault by 遭受……的攻击/轰炸；social glue 社会纽带；cross differences 跨越分歧 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试英语模拟答题卡 （该答题卡仅包含：阅读理解 A-D 篇及阅读七选五部分） 姓名： 准考证号： 注意事项 ：1. 答题前，考生务必将姓名、准考证号填写清楚。2. 客观题必须使用 2B 铅笔填涂；注意题号顺序。 Ⅰ. 阅读理解（每小题 2.5 分，共 37.5 分） Passage A 1. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 2. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 3. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] Passage B 4. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 5. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 6. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 7. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] Passage C 8. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 9. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 10. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 11. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] Passage D 12. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 13. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 14. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] 15. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] Ⅱ. 阅读七选五（每小题 2.5 分，共 12.5 分） 16. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 17. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 18. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 19. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 20. [ A ] [ B ] [ C ] [ D ] [ E ] [ F ] [ G ] 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $