专题04 阅读理解20篇（记叙文和议论文）（重庆专用）2026年高考英语二模分类汇编

专题04 阅读理解20篇（记叙文和议论文） 记叙文 Passage 1 （2026·重庆·二模）Over the summer, my daughter, Cora, then 9, attended her first sleepaway camp. It had been her longest time away from home. “How much longer?” she asked with increasing frequency during our return trip to Stanford. Just past Crystal Springs Lake, Highway 280 peaks and then bends left, going down through golden grasses. I asked her to look out of the window. “Do you recognize where we are?” She stared out, then let out a cry of longing. By the time we turned onto Campus Drive, it had become a repeated shout: “Home! Home!” Cora has lived as a resident fellow kid in dorms since she was one. She’s connected to the land and its inhabitants: the coast live oak trees she climbed and the annual summer ants into every campus kitchen. She’s tied to its people — notably, college students. She has joined their Halloween costume competitions and eaten dining hall chicken beside them since she could hold one up. I, on the other hand, have a hard time answering the question of where I am “from”. By the time I was Cora’s age, I’d lived in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and North Carolina. Any friendships built to last did so by letter. In adulthood I added four more states. Where can I lay claim to? I’ve now lived at Stanford a collective 13 years and built a family here. In that moment Cora cried out, I was filled with a realization. Cora is from here. Up to that day, I’d thought of Stanford as a thing I was sharing with my children, but I realized it is something they are sharing with me. And this place grounds us, my daughter and me, and it connects us to each other. 1．What does the daughter’s repeated question “How much longer?” show? A．She is physically exhausted. B．She is unsure of the route. C．She is eager to return home. D．She is uneasy about leaving. 2．Why does the author describe Cora’s childhood life? A．To show how unusual her childhood is. B．To explain why Cora enjoys outdoors. C．To contrast what life her mother had lived. D．To illustrate how deeply Cora belongs. 3．What difficulty does the author note about her own background? A．She has lived in too many places to feel rooted. B．She has lost contact with her childhood friends. C．She regrets moving frequently during adulthood. D．She feels disconnected from her family history. 4．What realization does the author reach at the end? A．Her children feel more at home than she does. B．Her family has become deeply rooted in Stanford. C．Stanford gives them a shared sense of belonging. D．Long-term residence creates a sense of ownership. Passage 2 （2026·重庆渝中·二模）At Cheverton Lodge Care Home, festive jingling breaks out from 17-year-old Ted Mayer’s speaker and he launches into his Christmas set. A seasoned volunteer, he has been singing in care homes since he was six. Ted’s charm has won over many in the audience, particularly the older ladies. But it’s not for everyone. Jeanette Hodes, 92, offers an impatient “come on, get on with it,” and leans back in her chair. On a nearby trolley a cat’s cradle (翻花绳) has caught her eye. The string is quickly brought over to her. Soon enough she is transported to the playground of her youth, offering cheerfully-recalled anecdotes from when she learnt double dutch with friends as her mother could not afford to buy her a Sindy doll. Looking on fondly is Jill Fraser, 68, the founder of Kissing it Better (KiB), a charity working to reduce isolation in the elderly through intergenerational friendships. Fraser is making her way around the room with a trolley of assorted old treasures. A faded Beatrix Potter hardback, Jackie magazine and biography of Lord Mountbatten are piled on top of one another. Fraser’s team of volunteers prepared the items as recollection is thought to be a powerful tool for striking up much-needed conversation in the elderly. Anna Giannotti, 63, an art psychotherapist who is paid for a few hours a week by KiB, says, “Sometimes the elderly are hesitant to get involved, but often when they do get involved, they just become their complete selves. I feel very humbled. It could be any of us in the future.” The youngest volunteer of the day, Mariella Hafalla, 16, finds the frankness of the older generation refreshing. “I really enjoyed the session where we talked about what the residents did when they were younger,” she says. “I found out how people used to go outside all of the time but now we are all online so it has helped me realize the importance of going outside.” 1．What brings Jeanette Hodes back to her youth? A．Buying a Sindy doll. B．Learning double dutch. C．Listening to Ted’s songs. D．Playing with a cat’s cradle. 2．Why does Fraser go around the room with the trolley? A．To offer topics that may encourage interaction. B．To check whether the elderly can recall the past. C．To collect personal belongings from the residents. D．To show volunteers how to interact with old people. 3．What is Anna Giannotti’s attitude towards the elderly? A．Curious. B．Grateful. C．Empathetic. D．Protective. 4．Which phrase most closely reflects KiB’s approach? A．Activity over talk. B．Memory as a bridge. C．Service with a smile. D．Care through exercise. Passage 3 （2026·重庆九龙坡·二模）Seventy-year-old Sumiel faced a hard battle with kidney (肾脏) failure. For years, he depended on exhausting dialysis (透析) treatments. In October 2020, the tube for his kidney treatment suddenly got blocked twice in one day. This meant he had to make another exhausting 60-mile trip to a New Jersey clinic for blood problems. With no family available to drive him home after the procedure, the tired man booked an Uber. Timothy Letts, a 31-year-old soldier on his way to visit friends, received the ride request. Though it was out of his way, he accepted, thinking, “Someone from a medical facility might need assistance more.” During the 70-minute drive to Salem, Letts noticed Sumiel’s tiredness but also his unbending spirit. They talked warmly: Sumiel shared his past community service as a city council president and his current struggles, revealing his desperate search for a kidney donor. Letts — a non-smoker and non-drinker — lightheartedly remarked, “I might be a good candidate.” Sumiel laughed in agreement, unaware the idea had taken root in Letts’s mind. A quarter-mile from Sumiel’s home, Letts made a heartfelt offer: “I’d like to see if I can donate my kidney to you.” Trembling with shock, Sumiel could hardly write his name as they exchanged contacts. Inside his house, he exclaimed to his wife, “The Uber driver just offered me his kidney!” Initial excitement soon gave way to doubt — Was this a short-lived gesture? What were the chances of compatibility (匹配)? Letts removed all uncertainties. Within hours, he contacted Sumiel, and by the next week, initiated transplant procedures. After months of checks — interviews, medical reviews, meetings, and tests — results confirmed Letts as an ideal donor with perfect compatibility. On December 7,2021, exactly 14 months after their chance encounter, successful transplant surgeries freed Sumiel from dialysis. Sumiel remains deeply grateful for Letts’s gift of life. 1．What do we know about Sumiel? A．His kidney got blocked twice a day. B．He lived near the New Jersey clinic. C．His family drove him to all treatments. D．He suffered from severe kidney failure. 2．Why did Timothy Letts accept Sumiel’s Uber request? A．He sensed potential need for help. B．He intended to help a kidney patient. C．He thought it was on his planned route. D．He wanted to help the lonely passenger. 3．How did Sumiel feel soon after talking to his wife? A．Overjoyed. B．Uncertain. C．Desperate. D．Astonished. 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．Letts acted immediately on his promise. B．The transplant lasted exactly 14 weeks. C．Regular dialysis is still needed for Sumiel. D．Letts needed financial reward for donation. Passage 4 （2026·重庆沙坪坝·二模）With an ageing population, the ‘downsizing dilemma’ is one confronting thousands of older Australians. For the Sydney couple, Anne and Dudley, they made the choice to downsize into independent living before any health crisis forced them to. Their decision was clear. They no longer needed a large house for big parties. Research shows most want to stay in their local area, and for them, it was an easy one — they could see their new apartment, ‘The Grove by Elysium,’ from their old house’s balcony. However, letting go was the hardest part. Their home was filled with items of emotional attachment. They passed some, like a 1927 dining table, to their grandchildren, and donated other pieces to charity. “You can’t keep it all,” Anne says. Since the move, life has become simpler and more enjoyable. Living in a smaller space is easy to keep clean, and they have no maintenance worries. They’ve also embraced the community’s social life, participating in yoga, walking groups, and happy hours. Dudley, with balance issues, uses the onsite pool regularly. Most importantly, they feel a sense of security. “We have comfort knowing that if anything happens, we are already here. We don’t have to move again,” says Dudley. Helping them through this emotional transition was their granddaughter, Emma O’ Sullivan, a professional organizer. The experience with her grandparents gave her a new perspective, deepening her empathy for clients. Her company now helps families with the entire downsizing process, handling everything from removing unnecessary items to setting up the new home with care and patience. 1．Why did the Sydney couple decide to downsize? A．They had to move due to health problems. B．They wanted to escape from the local area. C．They needed to save money for big parties. D．They considered a large house unnecessary. 2．What does the underlined phrase “letting go” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Giving up jobs. B．Forgetting past life experiences. C．Selling old furniture. D．Parting with memorable possessions. 3．What has Emma O’ Sullivan been doing recently? A．Organizing social activities. B．Dealing with personal items. C．Assisting with downsizing process. D．Providing emotional guidance. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Less is more. B．Smaller space, happier elders. C．More downsizers, better communities. D．Forgetting the past, embracing the future. Passage 5 （2026·重庆·二模）Last week I was riding my special motorbike and then stopped at a convenience store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. Apparently, he didn’t expect a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.” He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas. As we came back to the convenience store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.” I told her about some of the other things I do (ski, travel the world by myself, etc.). As her father was taking her off my bike, she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things, and I will too.” Her father turned away as a tear of joy rolled down his cheek. He hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer just now. Now I pray that life will reward you for your gift to Amy today.” I believed what he said. Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can bring warmth and hope to those in need. 1．What do we know about the author? A．He ran a convenience store. B．He worked as a volunteer. C．He was a motorbike racer. D．He had a physical disability. 2．How did the father feel about the author’s invitation at first? A．Confident. B．Curious. C．Regretful. D．Surprised. 3．Why did Amy think highly of the ride? A．It made her free from the wheelchair. B．It brought her Christmas gifts. C．It made her believe in herself. D．It taught her driving skills. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Special Motorbike B．A Father’s Deep Love C．An Unexpected Gift D．A Trip to the Store Passage 6 （2026·重庆·二模）At 102, the American neurologist has lived a life so extraordinary it earned him a Guinness World Record as the oldest practicing doctor — an honour he received just before turning 99. Though he officially hung up his white coat at 100, Tucker remains as active and engaged as ever. Today, he lectures future doctors at Case Western Reserve University, and consults on medico-legal cases — work made possible by a law degree he earned at 67. His message? Retirement is not a requirement. “Retirement, I think, is the enemy of longevity,” Dr. Tucker recently told Al Roker on NBC’s Today. “You have to have some purpose in life and get up in the morning and know what you’re about.” Dr. Tucker credits his longevity not just to good genes — his parents lived to 84 and 96 — but to lifestyle choices. “Heredity(遗传) and family history of longevity is a healthy start,” he wrote in his Guinness World Record submission. However, this still needs to be backed by balanced eating, controlled alcohol intake, and a happy state of mind. His daily routine reflects that belief. He snowshoes in the winter, walks for at least four kilometres a day, and eats a mostly clean diet — fruit and cereal (麦片) in the morning, fish and vegetables at night. Lunch is often skipped to maintain mental clarity. Dessert, however, is a must-have — typically fruit or ice-cream, enjoyed with his wife of over 70 years. And while he rarely drinks, he allows himself the occasional martini. One thing he’s always avoided: cigarettes. Dr. Tucker also says it’s important to keep the brain stimulated. “If they retire from their work, they should at least do something as a hobby,” he told Today. “You need a stimulus for the brain daily.” Science backs him up. 1．When did Dr. Tucker stop working as a doctor? A．At the age of 100. B．Before he turned 99. C．When he was 102. D．At the age of 67. 2．What can we infer from Dr. Tucker’s work after he turned 100? A．He stopped all his professional activities at once. B．He did teaching and legal-related medical work. C．He only gave lectures to some medical students. D．He immediately started studying for a law degree. 3．What is Dr. Tucker’s attitude towards retirement? A．He thinks retirement is necessary for longevity. B．He believes retirement can help people stay happy. C．He considers retirement harmful to a long life. D．He suggests everyone should retire at a certain age. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Healthy Diet and Daily Exercise Greatly Benefits a Long Life. B．A Law Degree for Doctors Helps One Live a Happy Retired Life. C．Family Genes Have a Great Influence on a Doctor’s Longevity. D．World’s Oldest Practicing Doctor Shares Secrets to Longevity. Passage 7 （2026·重庆·二模）There must be few occasions when it would be really rude to refuse an invitation to hit someone you’ve just met with your fist! But I’m in one of those right now. I’m in a rehearsal room in a theatre with a group of actors, facing up to stage fighting director Kate Waters. She wants me to hit her with my fist. But fear not, this is all strictly pretend! Kate, known in the industry as Kombat Kate, is giving a lesson on how actors fight each other without getting hurt. Already a passionate martial arts expert from childhood, Kate did drama at university, and one of her courses introduced her to stage fighting. When she made inquiries about the possibility of teaching it as a career, she was told about the register of stage fight directors and the qualifications she’d need to be accepted into it. It was no small order: as well as a certificate in advanced stage fighting, she would need a black belt in karate (空手道) and skill in fencing, a sport she’d never tried before. But she rose to the challenge and finally successfully became one of only two women on the official register. Of course, a stage fight is just smoke and mirrors. In our lesson, Kate shows me how an actor will stand with his or her back to the audience ahead of a planned slap (拍). When the slap comes it makes contact not with the skin but with the air: the actor hits his chest or leg to make the sound of the slap. In the rehearsal room, I can’t resist asking Kate how she thinks she would do in a real fight.Would she give her attacker a hard time? She laughs,“Oh, I’d be awful,” she says.“I only know how to pretend.” I can’t help thinking, however, that she's just being rather humble. 1．Why does Kate ask the author to hit her? A．To show actors stage fighting skills. B．To teach actors to defend themselves. C．To help actors rehearse an action scene. D．To attract actors' interest in martial arts. 2．What was a challenge Kate faced in becoming a stage fight director? A．She could not find a female teacher. B．She had no prior experience in drama. C．She had to master an unfamiliar sport. D．She had trouble obtaining a certificate. 3．What do the underlined words“smoke and mirrors” in paragraph 3 mean? A．A difficult technique. B．A dangerous situation. C．A well-planned lesson. D．A misleading performance. 4．What does the author imply about Kate’s real fighting ability? A．She relies a lot on tricks. B．She may lack confidence in herself. C．She might be better than she admits. D．She excels more at performing than fighting. Passage 8 （2026·重庆·二模）I’m James. Burned out from work, I found life had become flat and that I desperately needed something to shift my focus. One night I came across a website recommending scuba (水肺) diving lessons. I hadn’t ever thought much about the idea of diving before; but its complete unfamiliarity fueled my interest; I decided to give it a shot! I had my training lessons at an indoor swimming pool. After completing the courses, I felt a sense of great satisfaction and achievement for overcoming the initial fear and discomfort of breathing underwater. Knowing I hadn’t yet experienced what real scuba diving is all about, I spent hours researching where the best places to dive were. But before I knew it, I had been on an airplane to Belize. Less than 24 hours after my arrival, and minutes into my first ocean dive, I was literally diving head first into the deep end, finding myself 80 feet underwater. It’s the kind of extraordinary water having such great visibility that you can see clearly for hundreds of feet around you. Within minutes our 4-person dive group was surrounded by numerous nurse sharks, a moray eel (海鳗), large groupers and sea turtles. I was madly in love with scuba diving. As we reached the bottom a lone nurse shark swam right under me. More started to arrive. Just as I was shooting pictures of the action and not paying attention to anything or anyone else around, I looked up to see a bright green threatening face headed straight for me. He wasn’t the least bit shy. He has apparently never heard of personal space. After he decided to swim by me without causing any bodily harm, I was both relieved and excited. This will always be that one special dive that changed everything and I get to watch it any time I find myself missing the water. 1．What pushed James to try scuba diving? A．Online low-price campaigns. B．Love for underwater events. C．Cut- throat career challenges. D．Thirst for fresh experiences. 2．What do we know about James’s first ocean dive? A．He didn’t adopt a gradual strategy. B．He didn’t use former diving skills. C．He found the best diving location. D．He made friends with other divers. 3．Why did James mention sea animals? A．To underline their diversity. B．To introduce their wildness. C．To demonstrate diving appeal. D．To promote ocean exploration. 4．What is the suitable title for the text? A．When to chase novelty? B．What underwater thrill? C．Why swim deep down? D．How to overcome fear? Passage 9 （2026·重庆九龙坡·一模）The warm, spicy air in Anya’s kitchen suddenly felt heavy. Chloe sank into the couch, frustration welling up. “I mean, it’s just a dinner, right? My mom acts like I’m abandoning the family if I can’t make it.” Anya set her knife down with a soft click. “She misses you. Is it really so bad to be wanted?” “It doesn’t feel like being wanted — it feels like being told,” Chloe sighed. “I guess your family just ... sees things differently.” The word hung between them, cold and small. Anya’s bright eyes dimmed. “Differently?” Her voice was soft but carried an edge. “My parents left their careers, their home, everyone they knew, for me. Sitting with them isn’t a chore. It’s my way of saying ‘I see your sacrifice. I honor your love.’” “It just sounds ... heavy,” Chloe said, crossing her arms. “Love should feel free.” Anya’s expression closed like a book. “So my love is ‘heavy,’ and yours is what? Convenient?” Her voice trembled as she gestured to the door. “Maybe you should go.” The following week was too quiet. Chloe missed the easy laughter and the shared meals. She replayed her words, regretting how she’d dismissed something so profound to Anya as a simple burden. That Sunday, Chloe stood at Anya’s door, her heart beating quickly. In her hands was a warm container of homemade cake. Anya opened the door, her eyes guarded but curious. “You made this?” she whispered. She stepped aside, and the familiar spices (香料) welcomed Chloe back in. They sat together, and this time, Chloe listened. She finally heard the stories behind the sacrifices of Anya’s family, the love woven into every expectation. And she saw it clearly now: Anya’s love wasn’t a chain; it was an anchor, steady and deep. They hadn’t mended their friendship by deciding who was right, but by choosing to understand what was right between them. 1．What is the relationship between Anya and Chloe? A．Competitors. B．Neighbors. C．Relatives. D．Friends. 2．Why did Anya ask Chloe to leave? A．Because Chloe was late for the dinner. B．Because Chloe criticized her cooking. C．Because Chloe undervalued her love. D．Because Chloe didn’t like her family. 3．What does the underlined word ”heavy” mean? A．Complicated. B．Burdensome. C．Special. D．Thoughtful. 4．What is the key to resolving their conflict? A．Avoiding arguments by accepting the other’s ideas. B．Hiding one’s true feelings to avoid disagreement. C．Offering a thoughtful gift as a peace offering. D．Listening to understand rather than to judge. Passage 10 （2026·重庆·一模）One morning last month, I decided to try artificial intelligence on a pressing problem: my inbox. I had hundreds of messages, and though most were junk, a handful were of actual interest. So I turned to Cora, an app that uses A．I. to protect users from messages that don’t genuinely require a response. During setup, it read my latest e-mails to learn who I am. Typically, engaging with e-mail involves sorting messages into different layers of complexity. The shallowest layer includes e-mails you can confidently delete. The next contains messages that can be satisfied with a simple reply: “Got it” or “Thanks.” The deepest layer consists of messages that are quick to read but require significant thought. Consider this e-mail: “Hi Cal I’m John Doe’s brother…I’m working on a new tech startup…I’d love to grab coffee with you. Any particular days work best?” Before I can respond, I need to assess the social and practical implications of the request. Is John Doe sufficiently important to me that I need to do his brother a favor? If I agree, when and where should I suggest? The task arguably bundles filtering (筛选), decoding, planning and analysis. The morning after I activated Cora, I logged in with nervousness. Instead of thirty or forty messages, I found only five requiring my attention. Boring as the moment might seem, I’m not sure that A．I. has ever made me more excited than I was then. Cora’s decisions seemed pretty good — all but two were indeed deletable (I could read the wrongly filtered messages directly from the briefing webpage). The app even drafted possible replies for layer- two messages. What it didn’t try to tackle were the layer-three ones. In The Tacit Dimension, Michael Polanyi argued that our decisions depend heavily on unstated context. “… we can know more than we can tell,” he wrote. A．I. is ignorant of this “tacit knowledge”, so it can’t reliably figure out whether to say “yes” to that coffee invitation. Still, A．I. e-mail tools can have a profound impact. Now I’m impatient for what comes next. 1．What is the author’s main purpose in trying Cora? A．To screen inbox e-mails. B．To study e-mail patterns. C．To erase old inbox history. D．To block unknown senders. 2．What can the “coffee” e-mail be viewed as? A．A quick-reply note. B．A delete-level item. C．A low-priority letter. D．A layer-three message. 3．How did the author feel after seeing only five e-mails? A．Bored. B．Doubtful. C．Excited. D．Nervous. 4．What may A．I. e-mail tools struggle with? A．Judging context. B．Spotting junk mail. C．Writing short replies. D．Classifying messages. Passage 11 （2026·重庆九龙坡·一模）When people talk about “role models”, they usually think of someone successful, at the height of their career or someone they wish to become. For a long time, I measured a role model by these criteria — success and career. But life has taught me a valuable lesson and expanded my view. Three months ago, after coming back from Iraq, I was searching for a venue to display my photographs. After many applications and disappointments, I finally found a gallery owner who welcomed the idea, Hodgins. The 87- year- old architect has since become one of my closest friends. Hodgins bears a source of energy and inspiration, completely defying his age. He rides his bicycle to work, attends Yale and contributes to the design of Stanford’s campus. One memorable moment was when he pulled out his iPod Touch and showed me an app that controlled the lights in his gallery. With a press of a button, he switched the lights to“disco mode,” turning the gallery into a vibrant dance floor. His enthusiasm for new technology reminds me that curiosity knows no age. At his age, Hodgins’s energy, sharpness, passion and curiosity are extraordinary. I found myself wanting to be like him in old age — not confined to a bed, but full of life, pursuing what I love. Hodgins understands that life is limited, so he continues to engage in the activities that bring him purpose and meaning. From Hodgins, I learned that role models aren’t just examples of professional success. We also need those who remind us that age doesn’t cut off the wings of our pursuit and enthusiasm. They inspire us to take risks, embrace new experiences and stay open to the unknown. Whenever we meet for coffee, Hodgins asks about my travels and responds with words like, “It’s amazing how you’re maximizing your life.” In those moments, I wish I could hold up a mirror, because that’s exactly what he’s doing — making the most of every moment. 1．What was the author’s original standard for a role model? A．Someone who lives at the moment. B．Someone who helps others selflessly. C．Someone who is successful in their career. D．Someone who is crazy about technology. 2．What does the underlined word “defying” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Living up to. B．Appearing older than. C．Being proud of. D．Acting unexpectedly for. 3．What can we infer about Hodgins from paragraph 4? A．He prefers a quiet and traditional lifestyle. B．He believes old age should be a time of rest. C．He lives with great energy despite his advanced age. D．He thinks success is the criterion of a meaningful life. 4．What does the author learn from Hodgins? A．Technology is the key to staying youthful. B．Never hesitate to pursue a successful career. C．Traveling broadens one’s perspective on life. D．Age shouldn’t limit one’s passions and dreams. Passage 12 （2026·重庆沙坪坝·一模）On my fiftieth birthday, surrounded by celebration, I looked in the mirror and felt a letdown. Despite a successful career and family, something was missing. I feared how I would be remembered would be as “unfinished business”. The next decade saw me chasing new identities — entrepreneur, sports team owner — but I felt I was playing a role, becoming a what rather than a who. I constantly asked myself, “What are you running from?” Turning sixty changed everything. Family health issues and selling my companies jolted me off my hamster wheel. With more time to reflect, I realized I was a work in progress. I revisited that question of my life meaning. My new hope was to be remembered for “a life well lived.” To achieve that, I started searching for simple joys. I began daily meditation, finding peace and reflection. This spiritual practice slowed my heart rate and my life, clarifying what truly matters. My next step was a diner across the street. I, a very private person, forced myself to sit at the counter among strangers. Initially uncomfortable, I learned to listen and engage without agenda. I found unexpected companionship and freedom, finally being just me. People always said I needed a hobby. I had two, but had turned them into work. I read newspapers only for business insights, skipping interesting articles. I rushed through caring for my chickens and pigeons. I rediscovered the joy in both by doing them for pure pleasure, not purpose. Taking time for myself has made me happier, more relaxed, and a better family man. I even started a charitable foundation. Making time for me has benefited others too. Like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, I always had the power. It just took me sixty years to learn there is no shame in taking time for me. 1．What did the author think of himself when pursuing various roles? A．A man who chased greater wealth. B．A person who became his job titles. C．A man who tried to escape mistakes. D．A person who valued internal recognition. 2．The phrase “jolted me off my hamster wheel” suggests the author     . A．started a new hobby B．stopped his busy life C．engaged in more exercise D．decided to make more money 3．How did the author change the way he enjoyed hobbies? A．He replaced his old hobbies with new ones. B．He used his hobbies to support his business. C．He began doing them simply for enjoyment. D．He asked his family to join him in his hobbies. 4．What message does the text convey? A．Family companionship outweighs professional achievement. B．Taking time for oneself leads to personal fulfillment. C．You should think twice before making a decision. D．Fortune and fame are equally important in life. 议论文 Passage 1 （2026·重庆九龙坡·二模）When people feel stuck at work, they often assume the problem is a skill gap. They need more experience, better training, or another certification. But in many cases, missed opportunities have less to do with competence and more to do with how your personality patterns are showing up on the job. You can be very good at what you do and still be overlooked for what comes next. Kelly is acknowledged as a dependable, organized, and helpful employee. When a task needs to get done, people trust her to handle it. But when leadership opportunities opened up, Kelly was never selected. When she asked for feedback, she was told that no one questioned her competence, but she wasn’t seen as someone who would lead change or set innovative new directions. Kelly’s personality hadn’t suddenly become an obstacle. It just mismatched what her desired role required. Leadership in her organization demanded visibility, confidence, and innovation. Kelly’s quest for inbox zero took time away from big-picture thinking, and her tendency to wait until she was absolutely sure before speaking — once an asset — now worked against her. Advancement tends to require a different set of traits: comfort with uncertainty, influence, visibility, and strategic risk-taking. It is possible to shift your traits so they fit your next step. Most people view personality as their underlying essence that explains how they think, feel, and behave. Yet this understanding of personality doesn’t line up with personality science. Instead, personality traits are a description of your patterns, not the cause of them. And people adjust how they think and behave all the time. This can happen when you’re thrown into a new role or environment that pulls for you to show up differently. In other words, personality is not set in stone. And you don’t have to wait for changes in your environment to draw new habits and thinking patterns out of you. You can intentionally try on new behaviors that better align with the roles you desire. 1．What can we learn from Kelly’s previous work strengths? A．They held back her big-picture thinking. B．They were seen as innovative by leaders. C．They brought no benefit to her daily work. D．They were ignored by her company leaders. 2．What does the underlined word “asset” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．A financial property. B．A leadership skill. C．A work responsibility. D．A valuable characteristic. 3．Which statement would the author probably agree with? A．Environments determine personality. B．Ability guarantees career promotion. C．Behavioral adaptation is achievable. D．Personality is the driver of behavior. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Competence in Career Development B．Personality in Career Advancement C．The Role of Skills in Career Success D．Leadership Risks in Professional Growth Passage 2 （2026·重庆·二模）White Rabbit candy has not changed in 60 years. But some other things have changed. When a pop-up (快闪) shop in Shanghai began selling drinks flavored like White Rabbit candy, people queued for up to four hours for a cup priced at 20 yuan ($2.9). China’s nostalgia (怀旧) economy has reshaped how brands are marketed. However, the White Rabbit milk tea is itself a warning tale. Once customers reached the counter after four hours, many were disappointed. “It tastes just like any regular bubble tea (珍珠奶茶) out there,” one told reporters. Another posted: “It’s just exploiting the classic brand.” The comments point to the central weakness of the nostalgia economy. When heritage is used primarily as a good pricing reason, when nostalgic packaging is the product and what is inside is ordinary, consumers notice. The disappointment runs deeper than a normal commercial letdown, because something more personal has been involved. There are more risks. When nostalgic design becomes a recipe, the symbols stop carrying weight. And a nostalgia economy that speaks only to one generation’s memories is not building a shared culture. When the pop-up closes and the limited edition sells out, what remains? If the answer is nothing but the memory of a queue, the brand has wasted its heritage rather than grown it. The question facing China’s nostalgia economy is not whether there is a market for continuity but whether the industry will serve that market with depth or exploit it with shortcuts. Some of us grew up with White Rabbit candy. Others were born too late to. But we are all looking for the same thing: a cultural identity with roots deep enough to hold, and a sense that what is being built today is worth remembering tomorrow. Nostalgia does not offer the past. It offers a reason to feel at home in the present. 1．What has changed about White Rabbit? A．Its drink price. B．Its brand marketing. C．Its candy recipe. D．Its target customers. 2．Why does the author mention the customers’ comments about the drink? A．To suggest the decline of the brand. B．To note the popularity of regular bubble tea. C．To prove the high price of the drink. D．To show the trap of nostalgia-based selling. 3．What is the author’s suggestion for China’s nostalgia economy? A．Serving the market with shortcuts. B．Focusing on one generation’s memories. C．Using the past to root today’s culture. D．Copying the past exactly as it once was. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Nostalgia marketing puts heritage at risk. B．White Rabbit candy remains unchanged. C．Nostalgia economy saves brand heritage. D．White Rabbit milk tea fails to satisfy fans. Passage 3 （2026·重庆·二模）In the past seventy years, human exploitation of the oceans has intensified dramatically. Industrial fishing operations now harvest about 90 million metric tons of fish annually, with over one-third of global fish stocks regarded as overfished. This ever-increasing demand, coupled with illegal fishing and habitat destruction, has pushed marine ecosystems to the edge of collapse. The ocean’s capacity to absorb abuse is limited, and its decline mirrors humanity’s failure to balance consumption with preservation. The ocean has long been our silent partner in the fight against climate change, absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and heat. But this generosity comes at a cost. Rising sea levels, acidification, and the loss of marine biodiversity are clear signals that the ocean is reaching its limits. For decades, we have treated the ocean as an endless resource and a convenient sink. Industrial fishing has pushed many fish stocks to the edge of collapse, while plastic pollution and chemical runoff have poisoned marine ecosystems. The consequences extend far beyond the sea; they spread through coastal communities, fisheries, and global food security. Yet, the ocean also holds the key to our survival. Healthy marine ecosystems can store carbon, protect coastlines from storms, and support millions of livelihoods. The challenge is to shift from exploitation to stewardship. This requires global cooperation, stronger regulations, and a commitment to sustainable practices. The time for half-measures is over. We must reduce greenhouse gas emissions (排放), protect critical marine habitats, and invest in science and innovation to restore ocean health. The ocean’s warning is clear: If we continue to ignore it, we risk losing not only the beauty and wonder of the sea but also the life-support systems it provides. The future of our planet depends on how we respond to this call. By listening to the ocean and acting with urgency, we can ensure that it remains a source of life and strength for generations to come. 1．Why did the marine ecosystem go well in the past? A．Its self-cleaning ability was much stronger. B．Human exploitation level was much lower. C．Climate conditions were ideal for marine life. D．Marine ecosystems recovered more easily. 2．What does the underlined word “stewardship” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Guardianship. B．Prohibition. C．Observation. D．Ignorance. 3．What is the author’s attitude toward the future of the ocean? A．Confident but cautious. B．Neutral and objective. C．Hopeful but conditional. D．Pessimistic and suspicious. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Overfishing Destroys Marine Ecosystem B．Exploitation Damages Capacity to Absorb Abuse C．Silent Crisis: How the Ocean is Dying D．Ocean’s Warning: Why Listen to the Seas Passage 4 （2026·重庆·二模）A major policy challenge with AI is just how skillful it's become at role-playing as humans. Users now regularly turn to AI chatbots for life advice, mental health support, and even guidance on relationship issues. Safety advocates in the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it's launching a formal inquiry into seven major companies,focusing on whether their AI chatbots have enough safety preparations to prevent risks like misinformation or improper emotional control. Yet there's another way to see AI as a policy issue: Could AI one day be worthy of legal rights? Some leading tech firms are taking this question seriously. Last year, AI company Anthropic hired its first “AI welfare” researcher, tasked with studying whether advanced AIsystems might deserve reasonable treatment, which includes preventing unnecessary “stress” from overwork so that they can function well, or reducing harmful data inputs for overall safety. Former Southern District of New York judge Katherine B．Forrest, who specializes in AI policy, notes that there may never be widespread agreement on exactly when AI qualifies for moral standing, but as public belief in AI's capacity grows, courts will eventually have to face this brand-new challenge. Extending rights to AI also forces a fundamental rethink of what should count as the harm to AI. “If it has balanced emotions like humans, then suffering would certainly be counted,” said Forrest. Traditional law, for instance, focuses on compensating (补偿) humans for financial losses, physical injuries, or emotional pains. But if future AI has needs and desires entirely different from humans’, legal systems must adapt. Some scholars, like law professor Peter Salib from the University of Houston, argue for giving rights to advanced AI —— + specifically artificial general intelligence. Salib has written in his work of scholarship that giving AI rights to contracts, property and tort (侵权行为) claims would allow it to participate in the economic system and could even benefit humans. 1．Why does the FTC launch the inquiry? A．To identify AI firms' challenges. B．To check AI chatbots' functions. C．To know AI firms' security measures. D．To advocate for AI chatbots' rights. 2．What can be the reasonable treatment of AI systems? A．Upgrading human orders. B．Avoiding heavy workload. C．Allowing data collection. D．Drafting privacy policies. 3．What encourages Peter Salib to advocate giving AI rights? A．AI's participation in research. B．AI's potential in the economy. C．AI's need for legal protection. D．AI's difficulty of advancement. 4．What's the author's attitude to AI rights? A．Doubtful. B．Critical. C．Objective. D．Supportive. Passage 5 （2026·重庆沙坪坝·一模）Quick: what’s your best friend's phone number? Don’t feel bad if you couldn’t answer off the top of your head. You have no reason to commit phone numbers to memory: it’s just there in your phone. Or perhaps you once had a phone book to store them. In either case, an object does the remembering for you. “Prosthetic memory” (人工记忆) is nothing new. Writing itself has been a means of storing information. Yet the information revolution has generated more data than ever before. We are flooded with information. We’re creating more of it, and keeping more of it. The storage capacity of the human brain has since been eclipsed. No wonder, then, that we’re increasingly dependent on memory prostheses, from libraries to smartphones. Not everyone thinks this trend in external memory is good. Historically, memory prostheses were expensive. As technologies such as printing and photography become more affordable, sharing experiences with others is easier than ever. So every breakfast, every sunset, every encounter with a cat finds its way on to social media. And here comes the worry. When we devote ourselves to capturing and sharing the world in this way, something immensely valuable is lost; when recording so much of our lives, we’re forgetting to actually live them, and so disconnect ourselves from experience. But is our social media-driven transformation wholly bad? If we’re still creating and sharing memories like this, perhaps this is because we’ve not had sufficient time to learn how to do these things without thinking about what we’re doing. It is easy to ignore that the mass social media era is less than a decade old. That’s just a short blink in human history, yet it has totally changed how we live. I suspect we’re not far off from being directly faced with experience yet with the ability to share experience in ways less bounded by geography and time. After all, technology can protect all the moments of a life that would otherwise be lost. 1．What can be inferred from paragraph 1? A．Technology weakens our brains. B．We are burdened with phone numbers. C．We rely more on tools to memorize. D．Technology distances us from our friends. 2．What does the underlined word “eclipsed” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Improved. B．Undervalued. C．Restricted. D．Outperformed. 3．What negative effect does online sharing bring about? A．An overflow of posts. B．High cost of digital devices. C．Addiction to the virtual world. D．Disregard for authentic experience. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Prosthetic Memory: A New Invention Changing Our Lives. B．Social Media: Is It Making Us Lose Our Ability to Remember? C．External Memory: Blessing or curse for Human Experience? D．Technology Revolution: How It Replaces Human Memory. Passage 6 （2026·重庆·一模）Planting trees alone won’t stop global warming, and nature-based climate solutions are not a licence to keep emitting (排放). That’s the underlying message of a paper published last fall in Nature by a group of climate scientists. Increasingly, Weaver, one of the scientists says, fossil (化石) fuel companies and major polluters are buying carbon credits to offset (抵消) their greenhouse gas emissions — but this reflects a faulty understanding of what it will take to achieve net-zero emissions and stop runaway warming. Weaver discusses the backwards logic of offsets. Nature-based climate solutions and carbon offsets distract from what we know is the problem: the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. They go up, and we need them to come down. The best thing to do is stop letting them go up in the first place. But we also have to get them down — permanently, not attached to a tree. Claiming “I’m not going to cut down that tree over there if you give me money” is not a carbon offset. It’s like me saying to you, “Please give me $10, 000; otherwise, I’m going to go to my car dealer and buy a big, gas-heavy SUV.” It’s just silly. The problem with our current understanding of net zero is that it doesn't reflect the time periods involved. When we burn fossil carbon, really what we’re doing is taking ancient forests that died and became coal over tens of millions of years — at high pressures deep under the Earth's surface — and we’re putting that up in the atmosphere in just a few decades and expecting a tree to grow and somehow be an offset. A tree lives for 100 years and then dies and gives the carbon back to the atmosphere. That’s why we refer to geological (地质的) net zero. It means that emissions from fossil fuels must be balanced by carbon that is permanently sequestered in geological reserves, whether it be through carbon capture and storage or direct air capture and storage. 1．What is the idea of the group of scientists? A．Planting trees is the best way to stop global warming. B．Nature-based climate solutions really work very well. C．Buying carbon credits is effective net-zero emissions. D．The logic of offsets, maybe imperfect, is to be discussed. 2．How does the writer explain not cutting down a tree for money as a silly idea in para.3? A．By definition. B．By comparison. C．By analysis. D．By description. 3．What is the problem when people try to understand net zero? A．They turn a blind eye to the relevant durations. B．They overemphasize the direct air capture ability. C．They overestimate the number of trees needed. D．They fail to consider the geological reserve ability. 4．What does the underlined word “sequestered” in the last paragraph mean? A．Released. B．Produced. C．Stored. D．Destroyed. Passage 7 （2026·重庆沙坪坝·一模）When were the “good old days”? Podcaster Jason Feifer devoted an episode to this question in his program, noting many idealize the 1950s. Yet historians confirm that decade was heavy with issues: uncontrolled individualism, racial and class tensions, and nuclear fears. Meanwhile, people in the 1950s thought the good old days were to be found in the 1920s, when experts warned that rising divorce rates then threatened the family. However, those in the 1920s romanticized the Victorian era, when families were strong and children respected their elders. This kind of nostalgia is sometimes useful — it gives us a sense of stability and predictability — and can also be a source of strength in difficult times. But, why are human beings always so nostalgic for past eras that seemed difficult and dangerous to those who lived through them? One explanation is that we survived the dangers of the past, so they seem smaller now. In contrast, we can never be certain that we will solve the problems facing us today. Another reason is that historical nostalgia is often coloured by personal nostalgia. When people identify the “good old days”, they frequently fall on the time of their youth, for research shows that we create more memories during adolescence and early adulthood than in any other life period.When we think about the past, this is the period we most often return to. While some things were genuinely better in the past, our instinctive nostalgia can lead to dangerous consequences. Longing for the past and fearing the future can be a barrier to what drives progress. As inventor William Petty observed, “When a new invention is first put forward, in the beginning every man objects... not one of a hundred (inventor) outlives this torture.” This was true for vaccinations (疫苗) and railroads, which all met strong resistance, just as anxieties now surround innovations like AI. Not all fears are unfounded; new technologies can cause accidents and disrupt societies. However, the only way to learn how to make the best use of new technologies and reduce their risks is through trial and error. The future will not be perfect, but neither were the good old days. 1．What can we learn from paragraph 1? A．People value family relationships. B．People are ignorant of historic facts. C．People feel bored with their current life. D．People tend to remember the past as perfect. 2．Why do “good old days” happen to be the time of people’s youth? A．It is colored by historical context. B．We face less problems during youth. C．It is the most memory-rich stage of life. D．People have a better memory when young. 3．Why does the author quote William Petty’s words? A．To prove that fears about innovations are unfounded. B．To show that opposition to inventions repeats. C．To stress that inventors often suffer criticism. D．To imply that nostalgia drives development. 4．What is the author’s attitude to nostalgia for “good old days”? A．Critical. B．Cautious. C．Dismissive. D．Appreciative. Passage 8 （2026·重庆·二模）If you thought livestreaming was strange enough — hosts singing, dancing, and chatting for hours to faceless audiences— then welcome to the era of the anime-style (动漫风格的) AI livestreaming, for which there is no need for real human beings. On looking closer at such livestreaming, the first thing you learn is that the hosts are really good at making you feel seen. Complex language processing lets them guess your mood,serve up just the right expression, and keep you engaged. For many fans, especially younger viewers, these interactions create a powerful sense of belonging. Yet there’s something unsettling about just how good these systems are at anticipating what you want. Algorithms (算法) that predict what you want can skillfully guide you toward ever more addictive interactions. It’s the classic social media trap with an anime face. Perhaps the biggest concern is that the main audience for these virtual idols (偶像) is young people. This isn’t just entertainment; it’s a new field for forming worldviews and values, and developing emotional habits. As such livestreaming becomes more convincing, it risks replacing real human interaction with algorithmic simulations. Instead of learning to navigate the complexities of real- world friendship, young viewers might settle for endlessly agreeable virtual live company. Despite these challenges, banning or shaming the entire industry isn’t the answer. Virtual livestreaming is here to stay. Most importantly, we need to always remember that technology is meant to serve the people, not replace them. Virtual livestreamers can handle the routine work. But genuine emotional connection, critical thinking and moral judgment are the jobs of real human beings. Parents, educators and the media need to help young people understand what’s happening behind the friendly characters. Anime-style AI livestreaming is more than a passing fancy. It’s a cultural frontier where technology, art, business and human emotions crash. Yet our aim should not be to stifle its growth, but to ensure it grows responsibly. 1．What makes anime-style AI livestreaming appealing to young viewers? A．Its use of the complex algorithms. B．Its creation of a sense of belonging. C．Its ability to replace human hosts. D．Its focus on content of friendship. 2．How does virtual livestreaming affect young viewers? A．They find digital companions complex. B．Their virtual idols turn into real figures. C．Their real- world relationships may fade. D．They are better at interacting in real life. 3．What does the underlined word “stifle” in the last paragraph mean? A．Hold back. B．Contribute to. C．Adapt to. D．Figure out. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Engineered Belonging Might Cheer You Up B．Are Anime AI Live streamers Emerging Wildly? C．Does The Algorithm Really Know You Well? D．Virtual Companionship May Come At A Cost / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（记叙文和议论文） 参考答案 记叙文 Passage 1：1.C 2.D 3.A 4.C Passage 2：1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B Passage 3：1.D 2.A 3.B 4.A Passage 4：1.D 2.D 3.C 4.B Passage 5：1.D 2.D 3.C 4.C Passage 6：1.A 2.B 3.C 4.D Passage 7：1.A 2.C 3.D 4.C Passage 8：1.D 2.A 3.C 4.B Passage 9：1.D 2.C 3.B 4.D Passage 10：1.A 2.D 3.C 4.A Passage 11：1.C 2.D 3.C 4.D Passage 12：1.B 2.B 3.C 4.B 议论文 Passage 1：1.A 2.D 3.C 4.B Passage 2：1.B 2.D 3.C 4.A Passage 3：1.B 2.A 3.C 4.D Passage 4：1.C 2.B 3.B 4.C Passage 5：1.C 2.D 3.D 4.C Passage 6：1.D 2.B 3.A 4.C Passage 7：1.D 2.C 3.B 4.B Passage 8：1.B 2.C 3.A 4.D / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解20篇（记叙文和议论文） 记叙文 Passage 1 （2026·重庆·二模）Over the summer, my daughter, Cora, then 9, attended her first sleepaway camp. It had been her longest time away from home. “How much longer?” she asked with increasing frequency during our return trip to Stanford. Just past Crystal Springs Lake, Highway 280 peaks and then bends left, going down through golden grasses. I asked her to look out of the window. “Do you recognize where we are?” She stared out, then let out a cry of longing. By the time we turned onto Campus Drive, it had become a repeated shout: “Home! Home!” Cora has lived as a resident fellow kid in dorms since she was one. She’s connected to the land and its inhabitants: the coast live oak trees she climbed and the annual summer ants into every campus kitchen. She’s tied to its people — notably, college students. She has joined their Halloween costume competitions and eaten dining hall chicken beside them since she could hold one up. I, on the other hand, have a hard time answering the question of where I am “from”. By the time I was Cora’s age, I’d lived in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and North Carolina. Any friendships built to last did so by letter. In adulthood I added four more states. Where can I lay claim to? I’ve now lived at Stanford a collective 13 years and built a family here. In that moment Cora cried out, I was filled with a realization. Cora is from here. Up to that day, I’d thought of Stanford as a thing I was sharing with my children, but I realized it is something they are sharing with me. And this place grounds us, my daughter and me, and it connects us to each other. 1．What does the daughter’s repeated question “How much longer?” show? A．She is physically exhausted. B．She is unsure of the route. C．She is eager to return home. D．She is uneasy about leaving. 2．Why does the author describe Cora’s childhood life? A．To show how unusual her childhood is. B．To explain why Cora enjoys outdoors. C．To contrast what life her mother had lived. D．To illustrate how deeply Cora belongs. 3．What difficulty does the author note about her own background? A．She has lived in too many places to feel rooted. B．She has lost contact with her childhood friends. C．She regrets moving frequently during adulthood. D．She feels disconnected from her family history. 4．What realization does the author reach at the end? A．Her children feel more at home than she does. B．Her family has become deeply rooted in Stanford. C．Stanford gives them a shared sense of belonging. D．Long-term residence creates a sense of ownership. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了女儿参加夏令营后在回家途中急切盼望到家的表现，回忆了女儿从小在斯坦福校园生活的经历，并对比了自己频繁搬家、没有固定归属感的成长经历，最终意识到斯坦福让母女二人拥有了共同的归属感。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段““How much longer?” she asked with increasing frequency during our return trip to Stanford.(“还要多久？”在我们返回斯坦福的途中，她问得越来越频繁。)”以及第二段“By the time we turned onto Campus Drive, it had become a repeated shout: “Home! Home!”(当我们拐进校园大道时，这已经变成了重复的呼喊：“家！家！”)”可知，女儿不断问“还有多久”是因为急切想要回家。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Cora has lived as a resident fellow kid in dorms since she was one. She’s connected to the land and its inhabitants: the coast live oak trees she climbed and the annual summer ants into every campus kitchen. She’s tied to its people — notably, college students.(科拉从一岁起就作为住宿研究员的孩子住在宿舍里。她与这片土地及其居民紧密相连：她爬过的海岸橡树，以及每年夏天涌入校园每个厨房的蚂蚁。她与这里的人息息相关——尤其是大学生。)”可知，作者描述女儿的童年生活是为了说明女儿对斯坦福这片土地有深厚的归属感。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“By the time I was Cora’s age, I’d lived in Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, and North Carolina. Any friendships built to last did so by letter. In adulthood I added four more states. Where can I lay claim to?(在我和科拉差不多大的时候，我已经住过俄亥俄州、印第安纳州、密苏里州和北卡罗来纳州。任何想要长久维系的友谊都是通过书信实现的。成年后，我又多住了四个州。我能声称自己来自哪里呢？)”可知，作者一生在太多地方居住过，以至于找不到自己的根，没有固定的归属感。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“I’d thought of Stanford as a thing I was sharing with my children, but I realized it is something they are sharing with me. And this place grounds us, my daughter and me, and it connects us to each other.(我曾以为斯坦福是我和孩子们分享的东西，但我意识到，它是孩子们和我分享的东西。这个地方让我和女儿有了根基，也把我们彼此联系在一起。)”可知，作者意识到斯坦福给了她们一家人共同的归属感。故选C。 Passage 2 （2026·重庆渝中·二模）At Cheverton Lodge Care Home, festive jingling breaks out from 17-year-old Ted Mayer’s speaker and he launches into his Christmas set. A seasoned volunteer, he has been singing in care homes since he was six. Ted’s charm has won over many in the audience, particularly the older ladies. But it’s not for everyone. Jeanette Hodes, 92, offers an impatient “come on, get on with it,” and leans back in her chair. On a nearby trolley a cat’s cradle (翻花绳) has caught her eye. The string is quickly brought over to her. Soon enough she is transported to the playground of her youth, offering cheerfully-recalled anecdotes from when she learnt double dutch with friends as her mother could not afford to buy her a Sindy doll. Looking on fondly is Jill Fraser, 68, the founder of Kissing it Better (KiB), a charity working to reduce isolation in the elderly through intergenerational friendships. Fraser is making her way around the room with a trolley of assorted old treasures. A faded Beatrix Potter hardback, Jackie magazine and biography of Lord Mountbatten are piled on top of one another. Fraser’s team of volunteers prepared the items as recollection is thought to be a powerful tool for striking up much-needed conversation in the elderly. Anna Giannotti, 63, an art psychotherapist who is paid for a few hours a week by KiB, says, “Sometimes the elderly are hesitant to get involved, but often when they do get involved, they just become their complete selves. I feel very humbled. It could be any of us in the future.” The youngest volunteer of the day, Mariella Hafalla, 16, finds the frankness of the older generation refreshing. “I really enjoyed the session where we talked about what the residents did when they were younger,” she says. “I found out how people used to go outside all of the time but now we are all online so it has helped me realize the importance of going outside.” 1．What brings Jeanette Hodes back to her youth? A．Buying a Sindy doll. B．Learning double dutch. C．Listening to Ted’s songs. D．Playing with a cat’s cradle. 2．Why does Fraser go around the room with the trolley? A．To offer topics that may encourage interaction. B．To check whether the elderly can recall the past. C．To collect personal belongings from the residents. D．To show volunteers how to interact with old people. 3．What is Anna Giannotti’s attitude towards the elderly? A．Curious. B．Grateful. C．Empathetic. D．Protective. 4．Which phrase most closely reflects KiB’s approach? A．Activity over talk. B．Memory as a bridge. C．Service with a smile. D．Care through exercise. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了英国慈善机构Kissing it Better通过怀旧物品与跨代互动，帮助养老院老人缓解孤独、重拾自我的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“On a nearby trolley a cat’s cradle has caught her eye. The string is quickly brought over to her. Soon enough she is transported to the playground of her youth.(在附近的一辆手推车上，一个翻花绳游戏引起了她的注意。绳子很快就被拿到她面前。没过多久，她仿佛回到了自己儿时的游乐场)”可知，翻花绳让Jeanette Hodes回忆起了儿时时光。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Fraser is making her way around the room with a trolley of assorted old treasures. A faded Beatrix Potter hardback, Jackie magazine and biography of Lord Mountbatten are piled on top of one another. Fraser’s team of volunteers prepared the items as recollection is thought to be a powerful tool for striking up much-needed conversation in the elderly.(弗雷泽推着装满各式各样老旧珍藏品的手推车，在房间里缓步走动。一本封面褪色的碧翠丝・波特精装绘本、《杰基》杂志，还有一本蒙巴顿勋爵传记，层层叠叠堆在手推车上。弗雷泽的志愿者团队准备了这些物品，因为人们认为回忆是在老年人中展开急需的交谈的有力工具。)” 可知，Fraser推着小推车是为了提供能唤起回忆、促进老人交流的话题。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中Anna说的话“Sometimes the elderly are hesitant to get involved, but often when they do get involved, they just become their complete selves. I feel very humbled. It could be any of us in the future.(有时候，老年人会对参与其中犹豫不决，但当他们真的参与进来时，往往就能完全展现自我。我深感谦卑。未来我们任何人都可能如此)”可知，她对老人充满共情、理解。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“recollection is thought to be a powerful tool for striking up much-needed conversation in the elderly(回忆被认为是一种强大的工具，有助于老年人开启急需的交流。)”可知，该机构的做法是以记忆为桥梁。故选B。 Passage 3 （2026·重庆九龙坡·二模）Seventy-year-old Sumiel faced a hard battle with kidney (肾脏) failure. For years, he depended on exhausting dialysis (透析) treatments. In October 2020, the tube for his kidney treatment suddenly got blocked twice in one day. This meant he had to make another exhausting 60-mile trip to a New Jersey clinic for blood problems. With no family available to drive him home after the procedure, the tired man booked an Uber. Timothy Letts, a 31-year-old soldier on his way to visit friends, received the ride request. Though it was out of his way, he accepted, thinking, “Someone from a medical facility might need assistance more.” During the 70-minute drive to Salem, Letts noticed Sumiel’s tiredness but also his unbending spirit. They talked warmly: Sumiel shared his past community service as a city council president and his current struggles, revealing his desperate search for a kidney donor. Letts — a non-smoker and non-drinker — lightheartedly remarked, “I might be a good candidate.” Sumiel laughed in agreement, unaware the idea had taken root in Letts’s mind. A quarter-mile from Sumiel’s home, Letts made a heartfelt offer: “I’d like to see if I can donate my kidney to you.” Trembling with shock, Sumiel could hardly write his name as they exchanged contacts. Inside his house, he exclaimed to his wife, “The Uber driver just offered me his kidney!” Initial excitement soon gave way to doubt — Was this a short-lived gesture? What were the chances of compatibility (匹配)? Letts removed all uncertainties. Within hours, he contacted Sumiel, and by the next week, initiated transplant procedures. After months of checks — interviews, medical reviews, meetings, and tests — results confirmed Letts as an ideal donor with perfect compatibility. On December 7,2021, exactly 14 months after their chance encounter, successful transplant surgeries freed Sumiel from dialysis. Sumiel remains deeply grateful for Letts’s gift of life. 1．What do we know about Sumiel? A．His kidney got blocked twice a day. B．He lived near the New Jersey clinic. C．His family drove him to all treatments. D．He suffered from severe kidney failure. 2．Why did Timothy Letts accept Sumiel’s Uber request? A．He sensed potential need for help. B．He intended to help a kidney patient. C．He thought it was on his planned route. D．He wanted to help the lonely passenger. 3．How did Sumiel feel soon after talking to his wife? A．Overjoyed. B．Uncertain. C．Desperate. D．Astonished. 4．What can we know from the last paragraph? A．Letts acted immediately on his promise. B．The transplant lasted exactly 14 weeks. C．Regular dialysis is still needed for Sumiel. D．Letts needed financial reward for donation. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．B 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。 文章主要讲述了70岁的Sumiel患有严重肾衰竭，在乘坐Uber时与司机Letts交流，Letts主动提出捐肾，最终成功完成移植手术，Sumiel重获新生的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Seventy-year-old Sumiel faced a hard battle with kidney (肾脏) failure. For years, he depended on exhausting dialysis (透析) treatments. (70岁的Sumiel与肾衰竭进行了艰苦的斗争。多年来，他一直依赖令人疲惫的透析治疗。)”可知，Sumiel患有严重肾衰竭。故选D项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Timothy Letts, a 31-year-old soldier on his way to visit friends, received the ride request. Though it was out of his way, he accepted, thinking, “Someone from a medical facility might need assistance more.” (31岁的士兵Timothy Letts在去看望朋友的路上收到了乘车请求。虽然这偏离了他的路线，但他还是接受了，心想：“医疗设施里的人可能更需要帮助。”)”可知，Timothy Letts接受Sumiel的Uber请求是因为他感觉到可能有需要帮助的人。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Inside his house, he exclaimed to his wife, “The Uber driver just offered me his kidney!” Initial excitement soon gave way to doubt — Was this a short-lived gesture? What were the chances of compatibility (匹配)? (一进家门，他就对妻子喊道：“那个优步司机要把他的肾脏捐给我！”最初的兴奋很快就被怀疑所取代——这只是一个短暂的举动吗？匹配的几率有多大？)”可知，Sumiel和妻子交谈后很快感到不确定。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Letts removed all uncertainties. Within hours, he contacted Sumiel, and by the next week, initiated transplant procedures. After months of checks — interviews, medical reviews, meetings, and tests — results confirmed Letts as an ideal donor with perfect compatibility. On December 7,2021,exactly 14 months after their chance encounter, successful transplant surgeries freed Sumiel from dialysis. (Letts消除了所有的不确定性。几小时内，他就联系了Sumiel，到下周，就开始了移植手术。经过数月的检查——面试、医学评估、会议和测试——结果证实Letts是一个理想的捐赠者，完全匹配。2021年12月7日，也就是他们偶然相遇14个月后，成功的移植手术使Sumiel摆脱了透析。)”可知，Letts很快就对自己的承诺采取了行动。故选A项。 Passage 4 （2026·重庆沙坪坝·二模）With an ageing population, the ‘downsizing dilemma’ is one confronting thousands of older Australians. For the Sydney couple, Anne and Dudley, they made the choice to downsize into independent living before any health crisis forced them to. Their decision was clear. They no longer needed a large house for big parties. Research shows most want to stay in their local area, and for them, it was an easy one — they could see their new apartment, ‘The Grove by Elysium,’ from their old house’s balcony. However, letting go was the hardest part. Their home was filled with items of emotional attachment. They passed some, like a 1927 dining table, to their grandchildren, and donated other pieces to charity. “You can’t keep it all,” Anne says. Since the move, life has become simpler and more enjoyable. Living in a smaller space is easy to keep clean, and they have no maintenance worries. They’ve also embraced the community’s social life, participating in yoga, walking groups, and happy hours. Dudley, with balance issues, uses the onsite pool regularly. Most importantly, they feel a sense of security. “We have comfort knowing that if anything happens, we are already here. We don’t have to move again,” says Dudley. Helping them through this emotional transition was their granddaughter, Emma O’ Sullivan, a professional organizer. The experience with her grandparents gave her a new perspective, deepening her empathy for clients. Her company now helps families with the entire downsizing process, handling everything from removing unnecessary items to setting up the new home with care and patience. 1．Why did the Sydney couple decide to downsize? A．They had to move due to health problems. B．They wanted to escape from the local area. C．They needed to save money for big parties. D．They considered a large house unnecessary. 2．What does the underlined phrase “letting go” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Giving up jobs. B．Forgetting past life experiences. C．Selling old furniture. D．Parting with memorable possessions. 3．What has Emma O’ Sullivan been doing recently? A．Organizing social activities. B．Dealing with personal items. C．Assisting with downsizing process. D．Providing emotional guidance. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Less is more. B．Smaller space, happier elders. C．More downsizers, better communities. D．Forgetting the past, embracing the future. 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要说明了人口老龄化下，一对悉尼夫妇主动缩小住房，忍痛舍弃怀旧旧物。迁居后生活轻松安心，其孙女也由此创业，专门帮助家庭完成精简搬家的全过程。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“They no longer needed a large house for big parties.(他们不再需要那么大的房子来举办大型聚会了)”可知，这对悉尼的夫妇决定减少住房面积是因为他们认为大房子并非必要之物。故选D。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段“Their home was filled with items of emotional attachment. They passed some, like a 1927 dining table, to their grandchildren, and donated other pieces to charity.(他们的家中摆满了承载着深厚情感的物品。他们将一些物品，比如一张1927年的餐桌，传给了自己的孙辈，而将其他一些物品则捐赠给了慈善机构)”可知，家里满是饱含情感的物品，需要转送、捐赠，letting go指割舍承载回忆与情感的私人物品。故划线词意思是“舍弃那些珍贵的物品”。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Her company now helps families with the entire downsizing process, handling everything from removing unnecessary items to setting up the new home with care and patience.(她的公司现在会为家庭提供整个减缩物品的全过程服务，涵盖从清理多余物品到精心布置新家等所有环节，而且整个过程都充满耐心与细心)”可知，艾玛·奥·沙利文最近在协助进行缩小住房的过程。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Since the move, life has become simpler and more enjoyable. Living in a smaller space is easy to keep clean, and they have no maintenance worries.(自从搬家以来，生活变得更加简单且更加愉快了。居住在一个较小的空间里便于保持整洁，而且他们也不用担心维护问题)”结合文章主要说明了人口老龄化下，一对悉尼夫妇主动缩小住房，忍痛舍弃怀旧旧物。迁居后生活轻松安心，其孙女也由此创业，专门帮助家庭完成精简搬家的全过程。可知，这篇文章主要讲的是更小居住空间，让老人生活更幸福。故选B。 Passage 5 （2026·重庆·二模）Last week I was riding my special motorbike and then stopped at a convenience store. As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat. We spoke for a moment and I asked him about the wheelchair. He answered that it was for his daughter. “Well, do you think she would like to go for a ride on my motorbike with me?” I asked. Apparently, he didn’t expect a total stranger would ask him this. He thought about it for a second and said, “OK, as long as I can follow you.” He introduced me to Amy and he sat her on my back seat. Her father followed me for a few miles and she talked non-stop about what she wanted for Christmas. As we came back to the convenience store, she said, “This ride is the best Christmas present I could ever receive. I have been in a wheelchair my whole life and didn’t know I could do this.” I told her about some of the other things I do (ski, travel the world by myself, etc.). As her father was taking her off my bike, she turned to him and said, “Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things, and I will too.” Her father turned away as a tear of joy rolled down his cheek. He hugged me and said, “I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her. She often felt that her life was dull compared to other children. God answered my prayer just now. Now I pray that life will reward you for your gift to Amy today.” I believed what he said. Being kind and thoughtful to others, we can bring warmth and hope to those in need. 1．What do we know about the author? A．He ran a convenience store. B．He worked as a volunteer. C．He was a motorbike racer. D．He had a physical disability. 2．How did the father feel about the author’s invitation at first? A．Confident. B．Curious. C．Regretful. D．Surprised. 3．Why did Amy think highly of the ride? A．It made her free from the wheelchair. B．It brought her Christmas gifts. C．It made her believe in herself. D．It taught her driving skills. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Special Motorbike B．A Father’s Deep Love C．An Unexpected Gift D．A Trip to the Store 【答案】1．D 2．D 3．C 4．C 【导语】文章讲述身体不便的作者骑车偶遇残疾女孩，带她骑行，用善意赠予对方一份珍贵的心灵圣诞礼物。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“As I was getting my wheelchair off the back, a man watched me from his car and I noticed a wheelchair in his back seat.(我正把轮椅从后座拿下来时，一名男子在车里看着我，我注意到他的后座也放着一把轮椅)”可知，作者随身带着轮椅，说明他身体有残疾。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Apparently, he didn’t expect a total stranger would ask him this.(显然，他完全没有想到一个陌生人会提出这样的邀请)”可知，这位父亲听到作者的邀请时感到很意外。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Oh Daddy, I’m going to be OK. Mr. Bryant does all kinds of things, and I will too.(爸爸，我会没事的。布莱恩特先生能做很多事，我也可以)”可知，这次骑行让艾米看到了希望，重新树立了自信心。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文并结合第四段中的“I was sitting here praying for a gift for Amy that would encourage her.(我刚才一直在祈祷，能送给艾米一份鼓励她的礼物)”可知，这次骑行是一份意想不到、温暖人心的特殊礼物。因此C项“一份意想不到的礼物”贴合全文主旨，可以作为本文标题。 Passage 6 （2026·重庆·二模）At 102, the American neurologist has lived a life so extraordinary it earned him a Guinness World Record as the oldest practicing doctor — an honour he received just before turning 99. Though he officially hung up his white coat at 100, Tucker remains as active and engaged as ever. Today, he lectures future doctors at Case Western Reserve University, and consults on medico-legal cases — work made possible by a law degree he earned at 67. His message? Retirement is not a requirement. “Retirement, I think, is the enemy of longevity,” Dr. Tucker recently told Al Roker on NBC’s Today. “You have to have some purpose in life and get up in the morning and know what you’re about.” Dr. Tucker credits his longevity not just to good genes — his parents lived to 84 and 96 — but to lifestyle choices. “Heredity(遗传) and family history of longevity is a healthy start,” he wrote in his Guinness World Record submission. However, this still needs to be backed by balanced eating, controlled alcohol intake, and a happy state of mind. His daily routine reflects that belief. He snowshoes in the winter, walks for at least four kilometres a day, and eats a mostly clean diet — fruit and cereal (麦片) in the morning, fish and vegetables at night. Lunch is often skipped to maintain mental clarity. Dessert, however, is a must-have — typically fruit or ice-cream, enjoyed with his wife of over 70 years. And while he rarely drinks, he allows himself the occasional martini. One thing he’s always avoided: cigarettes. Dr. Tucker also says it’s important to keep the brain stimulated. “If they retire from their work, they should at least do something as a hobby,” he told Today. “You need a stimulus for the brain daily.” Science backs him up. 1．When did Dr. Tucker stop working as a doctor? A．At the age of 100. B．Before he turned 99. C．When he was 102. D．At the age of 67. 2．What can we infer from Dr. Tucker’s work after he turned 100? A．He stopped all his professional activities at once. B．He did teaching and legal-related medical work. C．He only gave lectures to some medical students. D．He immediately started studying for a law degree. 3．What is Dr. Tucker’s attitude towards retirement? A．He thinks retirement is necessary for longevity. B．He believes retirement can help people stay happy. C．He considers retirement harmful to a long life. D．He suggests everyone should retire at a certain age. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．A Healthy Diet and Daily Exercise Greatly Benefits a Long Life. B．A Law Degree for Doctors Helps One Live a Happy Retired Life. C．Family Genes Have a Great Influence on a Doctor’s Longevity. D．World’s Oldest Practicing Doctor Shares Secrets to Longevity. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．C 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，主要介绍了102岁的美国神经学家Tucker身为吉尼斯纪录认证的“最年长执业医生”的生活与工作状态，以及他分享的长寿秘诀。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Though he officially hung up his white coat at 100 (尽管他在100岁时正式脱下了白大褂)”可知，他在100岁时停止了做医生的工作。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“Today, he lectures future doctors at Case Western Reserve University, and consults on medico-legal cases (如今，他在凯斯西储大学给未来的医生授课，还提供法医学案例咨询)”可推断，这里的Today对应他100岁之后的状态，说明他做了教学和与法律相关的医疗工作。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段Dr. Tucker的观点“Retirement, I think, is the enemy of longevity (我认为退休是长寿的敌人)”可推断，他认为退休对长寿有害。故选C项。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“At 102, the American neurologist has lived a life so extraordinary it earned him a Guinness World Record as the oldest practicing doctor (这位102岁的美国神经学家的人生如此非凡，他因此获得了吉尼斯世界纪录‘最年长执业医生’的称号)”可知，主要介绍了102岁的美国神经学家Tucker身为吉尼斯纪录认证的“最年长执业医生”的生活与工作状态，以及他分享的长寿秘诀。D选项“世界最年长执业医生分享长寿秘诀”契合全文主旨，适合用作标题。故选D项。 Passage 7 （2026·重庆·二模）There must be few occasions when it would be really rude to refuse an invitation to hit someone you’ve just met with your fist! But I’m in one of those right now. I’m in a rehearsal room in a theatre with a group of actors, facing up to stage fighting director Kate Waters. She wants me to hit her with my fist. But fear not, this is all strictly pretend! Kate, known in the industry as Kombat Kate, is giving a lesson on how actors fight each other without getting hurt. Already a passionate martial arts expert from childhood, Kate did drama at university, and one of her courses introduced her to stage fighting. When she made inquiries about the possibility of teaching it as a career, she was told about the register of stage fight directors and the qualifications she’d need to be accepted into it. It was no small order: as well as a certificate in advanced stage fighting, she would need a black belt in karate (空手道) and skill in fencing, a sport she’d never tried before. But she rose to the challenge and finally successfully became one of only two women on the official register. Of course, a stage fight is just smoke and mirrors. In our lesson, Kate shows me how an actor will stand with his or her back to the audience ahead of a planned slap (拍). When the slap comes it makes contact not with the skin but with the air: the actor hits his chest or leg to make the sound of the slap. In the rehearsal room, I can’t resist asking Kate how she thinks she would do in a real fight.Would she give her attacker a hard time? She laughs,“Oh, I’d be awful,” she says.“I only know how to pretend.” I can’t help thinking, however, that she's just being rather humble. 1．Why does Kate ask the author to hit her? A．To show actors stage fighting skills. B．To teach actors to defend themselves. C．To help actors rehearse an action scene. D．To attract actors' interest in martial arts. 2．What was a challenge Kate faced in becoming a stage fight director? A．She could not find a female teacher. B．She had no prior experience in drama. C．She had to master an unfamiliar sport. D．She had trouble obtaining a certificate. 3．What do the underlined words“smoke and mirrors” in paragraph 3 mean? A．A difficult technique. B．A dangerous situation. C．A well-planned lesson. D．A misleading performance. 4．What does the author imply about Kate’s real fighting ability? A．She relies a lot on tricks. B．She may lack confidence in herself. C．She might be better than she admits. D．She excels more at performing than fighting. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．D 4．C 【导语】文章主要讲述了舞台格斗指导 Kate Waters 的职业经历，以及作者在她的课堂上学习舞台格斗技巧的经历，展现了 Kate 如何将武术与戏剧结合，成为一名成功的女性舞台格斗指导。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第一段的“She wants me to hit her with my fist. But fear not, this is all strictly pretend! Kate, known in the industry as Kombat Kate, is giving a lesson on how actors fight each other without getting hurt. 她想让我用拳头揍她。但别担心，这一切都是完全假扮出来的！业内被称为 “格斗凯特” 的凯特正在上一堂课，教演员们如何在不受伤的情况下打斗。)” 可知，Kate 让作者打她是为了展示舞台格斗技巧，教演员如何安全地进行舞台打斗。 2．细节理解题。根据文章第二段的“It was no small order: as well as a certificate in advanced stage fighting, she would need a black belt in karate (空手道) and skill in fencing, a sport she’d never tried before.(这可不是个小任务：除了需要高级舞台格斗证书外，她还需要空手道黑带，以及掌握一项她从未尝试过的运动 —— 击剑技能。)”可知，Kate面临的挑战之一是必须掌握一项她不熟悉的运动 —— 击剑。 3．词句猜测题。根据下文“In our lesson, Kate shows me how an actor will stand with his or her back to the audience ahead of a planned slap (拍). When the slap comes it makes contact not with the skin but with the air: the actor hits his chest or leg to make the sound of the slap.(在我们的课上，凯特向我展示了演员在计划好的拍打动作前如何背对观众。当拍打动作发生时，手掌并没有接触皮肤，而是打在空气中：演员会拍打自己的胸部或腿部来制造拍打声。)”可知，舞台格斗并不是真实的打斗，而是通过技巧制造出逼真的效果，具有误导性。因此 “smoke and mirrors” 在此处意为 “一种误导性的表演”。 4．推理判断题。根据文章第四段的“She laughs, “Oh, I’d be awful,” she says. “I only know how to pretend.” I can’t help thinking, however, that she’s just being rather humble.(她笑着说：“哦，那我会很糟糕的。”她说道，“我只会懂得如何假装罢了。”然而，我不禁觉得她只是太谦虚了。)”可知，作者认为Kate说自己在真实打斗中会很糟糕，其实是一种谦虚的说法，暗示她的真实打斗能力可能比她自己承认的要好。 Passage 8 （2026·重庆·二模）I’m James. Burned out from work, I found life had become flat and that I desperately needed something to shift my focus. One night I came across a website recommending scuba (水肺) diving lessons. I hadn’t ever thought much about the idea of diving before; but its complete unfamiliarity fueled my interest; I decided to give it a shot! I had my training lessons at an indoor swimming pool. After completing the courses, I felt a sense of great satisfaction and achievement for overcoming the initial fear and discomfort of breathing underwater. Knowing I hadn’t yet experienced what real scuba diving is all about, I spent hours researching where the best places to dive were. But before I knew it, I had been on an airplane to Belize. Less than 24 hours after my arrival, and minutes into my first ocean dive, I was literally diving head first into the deep end, finding myself 80 feet underwater. It’s the kind of extraordinary water having such great visibility that you can see clearly for hundreds of feet around you. Within minutes our 4-person dive group was surrounded by numerous nurse sharks, a moray eel (海鳗), large groupers and sea turtles. I was madly in love with scuba diving. As we reached the bottom a lone nurse shark swam right under me. More started to arrive. Just as I was shooting pictures of the action and not paying attention to anything or anyone else around, I looked up to see a bright green threatening face headed straight for me. He wasn’t the least bit shy. He has apparently never heard of personal space. After he decided to swim by me without causing any bodily harm, I was both relieved and excited. This will always be that one special dive that changed everything and I get to watch it any time I find myself missing the water. 1．What pushed James to try scuba diving? A．Online low-price campaigns. B．Love for underwater events. C．Cut- throat career challenges. D．Thirst for fresh experiences. 2．What do we know about James’s first ocean dive? A．He didn’t adopt a gradual strategy. B．He didn’t use former diving skills. C．He found the best diving location. D．He made friends with other divers. 3．Why did James mention sea animals? A．To underline their diversity. B．To introduce their wildness. C．To demonstrate diving appeal. D．To promote ocean exploration. 4．What is the suitable title for the text? A．When to chase novelty? B．What underwater thrill? C．Why swim deep down? D．How to overcome fear? 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述James因工作倦怠尝试水肺潜水，从室内训练克服恐惧到在伯利兹首次海洋潜水时潜入80英尺深水区，与多种海洋生物近距离接触，最终爱上潜水并视其为改变生活的特殊经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“I’m James. Burned out from work, I found life had become flat and that I desperately needed something to shift my focus.(我叫詹姆斯。由于工作压力过大，我感到精疲力竭。我发现生活变得毫无波澜，于是我迫切需要一些东西来转移我的注意力)”和“I decided to give it a shot! I had my training lessons at an indoor swimming pool.(我决定试一试！我的训练课是在室内游泳池进行的)”可知，对新鲜体验的渴望促使詹姆斯尝试潜水这项运动。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Less than 24 hours after my arrival, and minutes into my first ocean dive, I was literally diving head first into the deep end, finding myself 80 feet underwater.(我抵达这里不到 24 小时后，就在我的第一次海洋潜水开始时，我竟然直接一头扎进了深水区，结果发现自己已经潜到了80英尺深的地方)”可知，詹姆斯的首次海洋潜水没有采用循序渐进的策略。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据第三段“Within minutes our 4-person dive group was surrounded by numerous nurse sharks, a moray eel (海鳗), large groupers and sea turtles. I was madly in love with scuba diving. As we reached the bottom a lone nurse shark swam right under me. More started to arrive. Just as I was shooting pictures of the action and not paying attention to anything or anyone else around, I looked up to see a bright green threatening face headed straight for me. He wasn’t the least bit shy. He has apparently never heard of personal space. After he decided to swim by me without causing any bodily harm, I was both relieved and excited.(几分钟内，我们四人的潜水小组就被众多的护士鲨、一条海鳗、一大群石斑鱼和海龟包围了。我深深地爱上了潜水这项运动。当我们潜入水底时，一条孤独的护士鲨正好从我下方游过。更多的鲨鱼陆续赶来。就在我忙着拍摄这一幕，而没有留意周围其他事物和人的同时，我抬头看到一张鲜绿色的、充满威胁的面孔正直冲着我而来。他一点也不害羞。显然，他从未听说过个人空间的概念。在他决定游过我身边而没有造成任何身体伤害之后，我既感到松了一口气，又感到兴奋不已)”可知，詹姆斯提到海洋动物是为了展示潜水的魅力。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“I’m James. Burned out from work, I found life had become flat and that I desperately needed something to shift my focus.(我叫詹姆斯。由于工作压力过大，我感觉生活变得毫无波澜，于是我迫切需要一些事情来转移注意力)”以及全文围绕James从工作倦怠到尝试潜水、在首次海洋潜水中体验水下刺激的经历展开可知，B选项“What underwater thrill?(这水下的刺激感到底是什么？)”可作为最恰当的题目。故选B。 Passage 9 （2026·重庆九龙坡·一模）The warm, spicy air in Anya’s kitchen suddenly felt heavy. Chloe sank into the couch, frustration welling up. “I mean, it’s just a dinner, right? My mom acts like I’m abandoning the family if I can’t make it.” Anya set her knife down with a soft click. “She misses you. Is it really so bad to be wanted?” “It doesn’t feel like being wanted — it feels like being told,” Chloe sighed. “I guess your family just ... sees things differently.” The word hung between them, cold and small. Anya’s bright eyes dimmed. “Differently?” Her voice was soft but carried an edge. “My parents left their careers, their home, everyone they knew, for me. Sitting with them isn’t a chore. It’s my way of saying ‘I see your sacrifice. I honor your love.’” “It just sounds ... heavy,” Chloe said, crossing her arms. “Love should feel free.” Anya’s expression closed like a book. “So my love is ‘heavy,’ and yours is what? Convenient?” Her voice trembled as she gestured to the door. “Maybe you should go.” The following week was too quiet. Chloe missed the easy laughter and the shared meals. She replayed her words, regretting how she’d dismissed something so profound to Anya as a simple burden. That Sunday, Chloe stood at Anya’s door, her heart beating quickly. In her hands was a warm container of homemade cake. Anya opened the door, her eyes guarded but curious. “You made this?” she whispered. She stepped aside, and the familiar spices (香料) welcomed Chloe back in. They sat together, and this time, Chloe listened. She finally heard the stories behind the sacrifices of Anya’s family, the love woven into every expectation. And she saw it clearly now: Anya’s love wasn’t a chain; it was an anchor, steady and deep. They hadn’t mended their friendship by deciding who was right, but by choosing to understand what was right between them. 1．What is the relationship between Anya and Chloe? A．Competitors. B．Neighbors. C．Relatives. D．Friends. 2．Why did Anya ask Chloe to leave? A．Because Chloe was late for the dinner. B．Because Chloe criticized her cooking. C．Because Chloe undervalued her love. D．Because Chloe didn’t like her family. 3．What does the underlined word ”heavy” mean? A．Complicated. B．Burdensome. C．Special. D．Thoughtful. 4．What is the key to resolving their conflict? A．Avoiding arguments by accepting the other’s ideas. B．Hiding one’s true feelings to avoid disagreement. C．Offering a thoughtful gift as a peace offering. D．Listening to understand rather than to judge. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述克洛伊与安雅因对家庭爱的理解不同发生争执，克洛伊后悔后主动示好，通过倾听理解了安雅的爱，二人以相互理解修复友谊。 1．推理判断题。根据最后一段“They hadn’t mended their friendship by deciding who was right, but by choosing to understand what was right between them.(她们不是通过判定谁对谁错，而是通过选择理解彼此间真正重要的东西，修复了她们的友谊。)”可知，文中明确提及二人的友谊关系，由此可判断安雅和克洛伊是朋友。故选D项。 2．推理判断题。根据第七段““So my love is‘heavy,’ and yours is what? Convenient?”Her voice trembled as she gestured to the door.“Maybe you should go.”(“所以我的爱就是‘沉重的’，那你的爱呢？是随手可得的吗？”她的声音发颤，朝门口比了比，“也许你该走了。”)”可知，克洛伊将安雅珍视的家人之爱称作“沉重的”，低估了这份爱的意义，这让安雅感到受伤并让她离开。故选C项。 3．词义猜测题。根据第六段“It just sounds ... heavy,” Chloe said, crossing her arms.“Love should feel free.(克洛伊交叉着胳膊说：这听起来就是…… heavy，爱本该是轻松自在的。)”可知，克洛伊将“heavy”和“free(轻松自在的)” 形成对比，由此可推断该词意为“繁重的、成为负担的”。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“They sat together, and this time, Chloe listened. She finally heard the stories behind the sacrifices of Anya's family, the love woven into every expectation.(她们坐在一起，这一次，克洛伊认真倾听着。她终于听到了安雅家人的牺牲背后的故事，听到了融入每一个期望中的爱。)”可知，二人化解矛盾的关键是克洛伊放下评判，用心倾听并理解安雅的感受，而非争论对错。故选D项。 Passage 10 （2026·重庆·一模）One morning last month, I decided to try artificial intelligence on a pressing problem: my inbox. I had hundreds of messages, and though most were junk, a handful were of actual interest. So I turned to Cora, an app that uses A．I. to protect users from messages that don’t genuinely require a response. During setup, it read my latest e-mails to learn who I am. Typically, engaging with e-mail involves sorting messages into different layers of complexity. The shallowest layer includes e-mails you can confidently delete. The next contains messages that can be satisfied with a simple reply: “Got it” or “Thanks.” The deepest layer consists of messages that are quick to read but require significant thought. Consider this e-mail: “Hi Cal I’m John Doe’s brother…I’m working on a new tech startup…I’d love to grab coffee with you. Any particular days work best?” Before I can respond, I need to assess the social and practical implications of the request. Is John Doe sufficiently important to me that I need to do his brother a favor? If I agree, when and where should I suggest? The task arguably bundles filtering (筛选), decoding, planning and analysis. The morning after I activated Cora, I logged in with nervousness. Instead of thirty or forty messages, I found only five requiring my attention. Boring as the moment might seem, I’m not sure that A．I. has ever made me more excited than I was then. Cora’s decisions seemed pretty good — all but two were indeed deletable (I could read the wrongly filtered messages directly from the briefing webpage). The app even drafted possible replies for layer- two messages. What it didn’t try to tackle were the layer-three ones. In The Tacit Dimension, Michael Polanyi argued that our decisions depend heavily on unstated context. “… we can know more than we can tell,” he wrote. A．I. is ignorant of this “tacit knowledge”, so it can’t reliably figure out whether to say “yes” to that coffee invitation. Still, A．I. e-mail tools can have a profound impact. Now I’m impatient for what comes next. 1．What is the author’s main purpose in trying Cora? A．To screen inbox e-mails. B．To study e-mail patterns. C．To erase old inbox history. D．To block unknown senders. 2．What can the “coffee” e-mail be viewed as? A．A quick-reply note. B．A delete-level item. C．A low-priority letter. D．A layer-three message. 3．How did the author feel after seeing only five e-mails? A．Bored. B．Doubtful. C．Excited. D．Nervous. 4．What may A．I. e-mail tools struggle with? A．Judging context. B．Spotting junk mail. C．Writing short replies. D．Classifying messages. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了作者为处理收件箱积压邮件，尝试使用人工智能应用Cora筛选邮件的经历，分析了邮件分类的不同层级，以及人工智能邮件工具的优势与局限。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“One morning last month, I decided to try artificial intelligence on a pressing problem: my inbox. I had hundreds of messages, and though most were junk, a handful were of actual interest. So I turned to Cora, an app that uses A.I. to protect users from messages that don’t genuinely require a response.(上个月的一天早上，我决定用人工智能解决一个紧迫的问题：我的收件箱。我有数百封邮件，虽然大多数是垃圾邮件，但有少数几封确实很有意思。于是我求助于Cora，这是一款利用人工智能保护用户免受那些并非真正需要回复的邮件打扰的应用程序)”可知，作者使用 Cora 的主要目的是筛选收件箱里的邮件，区分垃圾邮件和需要回复的邮件。故选A项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The deepest layer consists of messages that are quick to read but require significant thought.(最深层次的邮件是那些读起来很快但需要深入思考的邮件)”以及第三段中对咖啡邮件的分析“Before I can respond, I need to assess the social and practical implications of the request. Is John Doe sufficiently important to me that I need to do his brother a favor? If I agree, when and where should I suggest? The task arguably bundles filtering (筛选), decoding, planning and analysis.(在回复之前，我需要评估这个请求的社交和实际意义。约翰・多伊对我来说足够重要，我需要帮他哥哥一个忙吗？如果我同意了，我应该建议什么时候、在哪里见面？这项任务可以说是集筛选、解码、规划和分析于一体)”可知，这封咖啡邮件需要深入思考才能回复，属于最深层次的邮件，即第三层邮件。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Instead of thirty or forty messages, I found only five requiring my attention. Boring as the moment might seem, I’m not sure that A.I. has ever made me more excited than I was then.(我没有看到三四十封邮件，只发现五封需要我关注的。尽管那一刻可能看起来很无聊，但我不确定人工智能是否曾让我比那时更兴奋过)”可知，作者看到只有五封邮件需要关注时，感到非常兴奋。故选C项。 4．推理判断题。根据第六段中的“In The Tacit Dimension, Michael Polanyi argued that our decisions depend heavily on unstated context. “… we can know more than we can tell,” he wrote. A.I. is ignorant of this “tacit knowledge”, so it can’t reliably figure out whether to say “yes” to that coffee invitation.(在《缄默的维度》一书中，迈克尔・波兰尼认为，我们的决策在很大程度上依赖于未阐明的背景。“……我们知道的比我们能说出来的要多，”他写道。人工智能对这种 “隐性知识” 一无所知，因此它无法可靠地判断是否应该接受那次咖啡邀请)”可推断，人工智能邮件工具难以处理的是对背景语境的判断。故选A项。 Passage 11 （2026·重庆九龙坡·一模）When people talk about “role models”, they usually think of someone successful, at the height of their career or someone they wish to become. For a long time, I measured a role model by these criteria — success and career. But life has taught me a valuable lesson and expanded my view. Three months ago, after coming back from Iraq, I was searching for a venue to display my photographs. After many applications and disappointments, I finally found a gallery owner who welcomed the idea, Hodgins. The 87- year- old architect has since become one of my closest friends. Hodgins bears a source of energy and inspiration, completely defying his age. He rides his bicycle to work, attends Yale and contributes to the design of Stanford’s campus. One memorable moment was when he pulled out his iPod Touch and showed me an app that controlled the lights in his gallery. With a press of a button, he switched the lights to“disco mode,” turning the gallery into a vibrant dance floor. His enthusiasm for new technology reminds me that curiosity knows no age. At his age, Hodgins’s energy, sharpness, passion and curiosity are extraordinary. I found myself wanting to be like him in old age — not confined to a bed, but full of life, pursuing what I love. Hodgins understands that life is limited, so he continues to engage in the activities that bring him purpose and meaning. From Hodgins, I learned that role models aren’t just examples of professional success. We also need those who remind us that age doesn’t cut off the wings of our pursuit and enthusiasm. They inspire us to take risks, embrace new experiences and stay open to the unknown. Whenever we meet for coffee, Hodgins asks about my travels and responds with words like, “It’s amazing how you’re maximizing your life.” In those moments, I wish I could hold up a mirror, because that’s exactly what he’s doing — making the most of every moment. 1．What was the author’s original standard for a role model? A．Someone who lives at the moment. B．Someone who helps others selflessly. C．Someone who is successful in their career. D．Someone who is crazy about technology. 2．What does the underlined word “defying” in Paragraph 3 mean? A．Living up to. B．Appearing older than. C．Being proud of. D．Acting unexpectedly for. 3．What can we infer about Hodgins from paragraph 4? A．He prefers a quiet and traditional lifestyle. B．He believes old age should be a time of rest. C．He lives with great energy despite his advanced age. D．He thinks success is the criterion of a meaningful life. 4．What does the author learn from Hodgins? A．Technology is the key to staying youthful. B．Never hesitate to pursue a successful career. C．Traveling broadens one’s perspective on life. D．Age shouldn’t limit one’s passions and dreams. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者对榜样的认知转变，通过与87岁建筑师霍金斯的交往，领悟到榜样不只是事业成功者，更是心怀热爱、不因年龄止步的人。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“For a long time, I measured a role model by these criteria — success and career. (在很长一段时间里，我用这些标准来衡量榜样——成功和事业。)”可知，作者最初衡量榜样的标准是事业上取得成功的人。故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“Hodgins bears a source of energy and inspiration, completely defying his age. He rides his bicycle to work, attends Yale and contributes to the design of Stanford’s campus. (霍金斯浑身充满能量与灵感，行为举止完全与他的年龄defying。他骑自行车上班，就读于耶鲁大学，还参与斯坦福大学校园的设计工作。)”可知，87岁的霍金斯精力充沛、生活丰富，这和人们对该年龄段老人的常规印象不同，因此“defying”的意思是“与……不符、出乎预料”。故选D项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“At his age, Hodgins’s energy, sharpness, passion and curiosity are extraordinary. I found myself wanting to be like him in old age — not confined to a bed, but full of life, pursuing what I love. (在他这个年纪，霍金斯的精力、思维敏捷度、热情与好奇心都非同寻常。我发现自己希望晚年能像他一样——不是卧床不起，而是充满活力，追寻自己热爱的事物。)”可知，霍金斯虽然年事已高，但依旧精力充沛地生活。故选C项。 4．细节理解题。根据第五段中的“From Hodgins, I learned that role models aren’t just examples of professional success. We also need those who remind us that age doesn’t cut off the wings of our pursuit and enthusiasm. (从霍金斯身上，我明白了榜样不只是事业成功的典范。我们还需要这样的人来提醒我们，年龄不会剪断我们追求与热情的翅膀。)”可知，作者从霍金斯身上学到年龄不应限制人的热情与梦想。故选D项。 Passage 12 （2026·重庆沙坪坝·一模）On my fiftieth birthday, surrounded by celebration, I looked in the mirror and felt a letdown. Despite a successful career and family, something was missing. I feared how I would be remembered would be as “unfinished business”. The next decade saw me chasing new identities — entrepreneur, sports team owner — but I felt I was playing a role, becoming a what rather than a who. I constantly asked myself, “What are you running from?” Turning sixty changed everything. Family health issues and selling my companies jolted me off my hamster wheel. With more time to reflect, I realized I was a work in progress. I revisited that question of my life meaning. My new hope was to be remembered for “a life well lived.” To achieve that, I started searching for simple joys. I began daily meditation, finding peace and reflection. This spiritual practice slowed my heart rate and my life, clarifying what truly matters. My next step was a diner across the street. I, a very private person, forced myself to sit at the counter among strangers. Initially uncomfortable, I learned to listen and engage without agenda. I found unexpected companionship and freedom, finally being just me. People always said I needed a hobby. I had two, but had turned them into work. I read newspapers only for business insights, skipping interesting articles. I rushed through caring for my chickens and pigeons. I rediscovered the joy in both by doing them for pure pleasure, not purpose. Taking time for myself has made me happier, more relaxed, and a better family man. I even started a charitable foundation. Making time for me has benefited others too. Like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, I always had the power. It just took me sixty years to learn there is no shame in taking time for me. 1．What did the author think of himself when pursuing various roles? A．A man who chased greater wealth. B．A person who became his job titles. C．A man who tried to escape mistakes. D．A person who valued internal recognition. 2．The phrase “jolted me off my hamster wheel” suggests the author     . A．started a new hobby B．stopped his busy life C．engaged in more exercise D．decided to make more money 3．How did the author change the way he enjoyed hobbies? A．He replaced his old hobbies with new ones. B．He used his hobbies to support his business. C．He began doing them simply for enjoyment. D．He asked his family to join him in his hobbies. 4．What message does the text convey? A．Family companionship outweighs professional achievement. B．Taking time for oneself leads to personal fulfillment. C．You should think twice before making a decision. D．Fortune and fame are equally important in life. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者年过五十时感到生活缺失意义，六十岁后停下奔波脚步，重拾生活乐趣、找寻自我价值的人生经历与感悟。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The next decade saw me chasing new identities — entrepreneur, sports team owner — but I felt I was playing a role, becoming a what rather than a who. I constantly asked myself, “What are you running from?”(自此，我便踏上了一场探寻之旅——我觉得自己只是在扮演一个角色，成了一个“做什么”的人，而不再是“我是谁”的人。我常常扪心自问：“你究竟在逃避什么？”)”可知，作者在扮演各种角色的过程中，变成了一个个身份符号，而非真实的自己，也就是被各种工作头衔所定义。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“I constantly asked myself, “What are you running from?”(我常常扪心自问：“你究竟在逃避什么？”)”以及第三段划线词组所在语境“Turning sixty changed everything. Family health issues and selling my companies jolted me off my hamster wheel. With more time to reflect, I realized I was a work in progress.(年满六十岁后，一切都发生了变化。家庭健康问题以及出售我的公司……。有了更多的时间去思考，我意识到自己仍在不断成长进步之中。)”可知，“hamster wheel”在这里比喻无休止的忙碌生活，“jolted me off my hamster wheel”的意思是作者被从这种循环中震醒，停下了从前的忙碌状态。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“I rediscovered the joy in both by doing them for pure pleasure, not purpose.(我重新体验到了这两者带来的快乐，那是出于纯粹的享受，而非出于某种目的。)”可知，作者改变了对待爱好的方式，开始纯粹为了乐趣而非功利目的去做这些事。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“Taking time for myself has made me happier, more relaxed, and a better family man.(学会为自己留些时间后，我变得愈发快乐从容，也成了一个更称职的家人。)”以及最后一段“It just took me sixty years to learn there is no shame in taking time for me.?(只不过，我花了整整六十年才明白：为自己驻足，从来都不是一件丢脸的事。)”可知，文章主要表达的是为自己留些时间能带来个人的充实与满足。故选B。 议论文 Passage 1 （2026·重庆九龙坡·二模）When people feel stuck at work, they often assume the problem is a skill gap. They need more experience, better training, or another certification. But in many cases, missed opportunities have less to do with competence and more to do with how your personality patterns are showing up on the job. You can be very good at what you do and still be overlooked for what comes next. Kelly is acknowledged as a dependable, organized, and helpful employee. When a task needs to get done, people trust her to handle it. But when leadership opportunities opened up, Kelly was never selected. When she asked for feedback, she was told that no one questioned her competence, but she wasn’t seen as someone who would lead change or set innovative new directions. Kelly’s personality hadn’t suddenly become an obstacle. It just mismatched what her desired role required. Leadership in her organization demanded visibility, confidence, and innovation. Kelly’s quest for inbox zero took time away from big-picture thinking, and her tendency to wait until she was absolutely sure before speaking — once an asset — now worked against her. Advancement tends to require a different set of traits: comfort with uncertainty, influence, visibility, and strategic risk-taking. It is possible to shift your traits so they fit your next step. Most people view personality as their underlying essence that explains how they think, feel, and behave. Yet this understanding of personality doesn’t line up with personality science. Instead, personality traits are a description of your patterns, not the cause of them. And people adjust how they think and behave all the time. This can happen when you’re thrown into a new role or environment that pulls for you to show up differently. In other words, personality is not set in stone. And you don’t have to wait for changes in your environment to draw new habits and thinking patterns out of you. You can intentionally try on new behaviors that better align with the roles you desire. 1．What can we learn from Kelly’s previous work strengths? A．They held back her big-picture thinking. B．They were seen as innovative by leaders. C．They brought no benefit to her daily work. D．They were ignored by her company leaders. 2．What does the underlined word “asset” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．A financial property. B．A leadership skill. C．A work responsibility. D．A valuable characteristic. 3．Which statement would the author probably agree with? A．Environments determine personality. B．Ability guarantees career promotion. C．Behavioral adaptation is achievable. D．Personality is the driver of behavior. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Competence in Career Development B．Personality in Career Advancement C．The Role of Skills in Career Success D．Leadership Risks in Professional Growth 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了性格在职业晋升中的作用及行为调整的可行性。 1．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Kelly’s quest for inbox zero took time away from big-picture thinking , and her tendency to wait until she was absolutely sure before speaking (凯利执着于清空收件箱，这占用了她进行宏观思考的时间；而且她总习惯等到完全有把握才开口发言)”可知，凯莉过去的工作优势（如追求收件箱清零、说话前力求绝对确定）反而阻碍了她的宏观思考。故选A。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“Kelly’s quest for inbox zero took time away from big-picture thinking, and her tendency to wait until she was absolutely sure before speaking — once an asset — now worked against her. (凯利执着于清空收件箱，这占用了她进行宏观思考的时间；而且她总习惯等到完全有把握才开口发言——曾是一项asset——如今反倒对她不利)”可知，这种倾向曾经对她有利，是一种有价值的特质，但现在反而对她不利。因此asset在此意为“有价值的特性”。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“You can intentionally try on new behaviors that better align with the roles you desire. (你可以有意识地尝试新的行为方式，使其更符合你向往的职位要求)”可知，作者认为人们可以有意识地调整行为，行为适应是可以实现的。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其根据第一段中“But in many cases, missed opportunities have less to do with competence and more to do with how your personality patterns are showing up on the job. (但在很多情况下，错失机会与能力的关系并不大，更多是源于你在职场中展现出的性格模式)”可知，文章开头指出职场困境常与性格模式有关，接着用凯莉的例子说明性格与职位要求不匹配会影响晋升，最后强调性格可以主动调整。文章主要围绕职业发展中性格特点带来的影响展开，B选项“Personality in Career Advancement (职业晋升中的性格)”最适合作为文章标题。故选B。 Passage 2 （2026·重庆·二模）White Rabbit candy has not changed in 60 years. But some other things have changed. When a pop-up (快闪) shop in Shanghai began selling drinks flavored like White Rabbit candy, people queued for up to four hours for a cup priced at 20 yuan ($2.9). China’s nostalgia (怀旧) economy has reshaped how brands are marketed. However, the White Rabbit milk tea is itself a warning tale. Once customers reached the counter after four hours, many were disappointed. “It tastes just like any regular bubble tea (珍珠奶茶) out there,” one told reporters. Another posted: “It’s just exploiting the classic brand.” The comments point to the central weakness of the nostalgia economy. When heritage is used primarily as a good pricing reason, when nostalgic packaging is the product and what is inside is ordinary, consumers notice. The disappointment runs deeper than a normal commercial letdown, because something more personal has been involved. There are more risks. When nostalgic design becomes a recipe, the symbols stop carrying weight. And a nostalgia economy that speaks only to one generation’s memories is not building a shared culture. When the pop-up closes and the limited edition sells out, what remains? If the answer is nothing but the memory of a queue, the brand has wasted its heritage rather than grown it. The question facing China’s nostalgia economy is not whether there is a market for continuity but whether the industry will serve that market with depth or exploit it with shortcuts. Some of us grew up with White Rabbit candy. Others were born too late to. But we are all looking for the same thing: a cultural identity with roots deep enough to hold, and a sense that what is being built today is worth remembering tomorrow. Nostalgia does not offer the past. It offers a reason to feel at home in the present. 1．What has changed about White Rabbit? A．Its drink price. B．Its brand marketing. C．Its candy recipe. D．Its target customers. 2．Why does the author mention the customers’ comments about the drink? A．To suggest the decline of the brand. B．To note the popularity of regular bubble tea. C．To prove the high price of the drink. D．To show the trap of nostalgia-based selling. 3．What is the author’s suggestion for China’s nostalgia economy? A．Serving the market with shortcuts. B．Focusing on one generation’s memories. C．Using the past to root today’s culture. D．Copying the past exactly as it once was. 4．What is the best title for the text? A．Nostalgia marketing puts heritage at risk. B．White Rabbit candy remains unchanged. C．Nostalgia economy saves brand heritage. D．White Rabbit milk tea fails to satisfy fans. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了中国的怀旧经济，以大白兔奶茶为例，指出怀旧营销存在的问题，并给出了相关建议。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“White Rabbit candy has not changed in 60 years. But some other things have changed. When a pop-up (快闪) shop in Shanghai began selling drinks flavored like White Rabbit candy, people queued for up to four hours for a cup priced at 20 yuan ($2.9). China’s nostalgia (怀旧) economy has reshaped how brands are marketed.(60年来，大白兔糖果一直没有变化。但其他一些事情发生了变化。当上海一家快闪店开始出售大白兔糖果口味的饮料时，人们排了长达4个小时的队，只为买一杯售价20元（2.9美元）的饮料。中国的怀旧经济重塑了品牌的营销方式。)”可知，大白兔糖果本身没有变，但是它的品牌营销方式发生了变化。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“The comments point to the central weakness of the nostalgia economy. When heritage is used primarily as a good pricing reason, when nostalgic packaging is the product and what is inside is ordinary, consumers notice.(这些评论指出了怀旧经济的核心弱点。当遗产主要被用作一个好的定价理由，当怀旧的包装就是产品，而里面是普通的东西时，消费者会注意到。)”可知，作者提到顾客对饮料的评论是为了展示基于怀旧的销售的陷阱。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“But we are all looking for the same thing: a cultural identity with roots deep enough to hold, and a sense that what is being built today is worth remembering tomorrow. Nostalgia does not offer the past. It offers a reason to feel at home in the present.(但我们都在寻找同样的东西：一种有足够深厚根基的文化认同，以及一种今天所建的东西值得明天铭记的感觉。怀旧并不能提供过去。它提供了一个让我们在现在感到自在的理由。)”可知，作者对中国怀旧经济的建议是用过去来扎根今天的文化。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“China’s nostalgia (怀旧) economy has reshaped how brands are marketed.(中国的怀旧经济重塑了品牌的营销方式。)”，第三段“The comments point to the central weakness of the nostalgia economy.(这些评论指出了怀旧经济的主要弱点。)”，第四段“There are more risks. When nostalgic design becomes a recipe, the symbols stop carrying weight. And a nostalgia economy that speaks only to one generation's memories is not building a shared culture.(还有更多的风险。当怀旧设计成为一种模式时，符号就不再承载重量。而只诉诸一代人记忆的怀旧经济并不能建立一种共享的文化。)”和最后一段“The question facing China's nostalgia economy is not whether there is a market for continuity but whether the industry will serve that market with depth or exploit it with shortcuts.(中国怀旧经济面临的问题不是是否存在连续性的市场，而是该行业是否会深度服务这个市场，还是利用捷径来剥削这个市场。)”可知，本文主要讨论了中国的怀旧经济，指出怀旧营销存在的问题，即怀旧营销使遗产面临风险。故选A。 Passage 3 （2026·重庆·二模）In the past seventy years, human exploitation of the oceans has intensified dramatically. Industrial fishing operations now harvest about 90 million metric tons of fish annually, with over one-third of global fish stocks regarded as overfished. This ever-increasing demand, coupled with illegal fishing and habitat destruction, has pushed marine ecosystems to the edge of collapse. The ocean’s capacity to absorb abuse is limited, and its decline mirrors humanity’s failure to balance consumption with preservation. The ocean has long been our silent partner in the fight against climate change, absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and heat. But this generosity comes at a cost. Rising sea levels, acidification, and the loss of marine biodiversity are clear signals that the ocean is reaching its limits. For decades, we have treated the ocean as an endless resource and a convenient sink. Industrial fishing has pushed many fish stocks to the edge of collapse, while plastic pollution and chemical runoff have poisoned marine ecosystems. The consequences extend far beyond the sea; they spread through coastal communities, fisheries, and global food security. Yet, the ocean also holds the key to our survival. Healthy marine ecosystems can store carbon, protect coastlines from storms, and support millions of livelihoods. The challenge is to shift from exploitation to stewardship. This requires global cooperation, stronger regulations, and a commitment to sustainable practices. The time for half-measures is over. We must reduce greenhouse gas emissions (排放), protect critical marine habitats, and invest in science and innovation to restore ocean health. The ocean’s warning is clear: If we continue to ignore it, we risk losing not only the beauty and wonder of the sea but also the life-support systems it provides. The future of our planet depends on how we respond to this call. By listening to the ocean and acting with urgency, we can ensure that it remains a source of life and strength for generations to come. 1．Why did the marine ecosystem go well in the past? A．Its self-cleaning ability was much stronger. B．Human exploitation level was much lower. C．Climate conditions were ideal for marine life. D．Marine ecosystems recovered more easily. 2．What does the underlined word “stewardship” in paragraph 4 most probably mean? A．Guardianship. B．Prohibition. C．Observation. D．Ignorance. 3．What is the author’s attitude toward the future of the ocean? A．Confident but cautious. B．Neutral and objective. C．Hopeful but conditional. D．Pessimistic and suspicious. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Overfishing Destroys Marine Ecosystem B．Exploitation Damages Capacity to Absorb Abuse C．Silent Crisis: How the Ocean is Dying D．Ocean’s Warning: Why Listen to the Seas 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了人类对海洋的开发强度急剧上升，海洋生态面临危机，呼吁人们转变开发模式、保护海洋生态。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“In the past seventy years, human exploitation of the oceans has intensified dramatically. (在过去七十年间，人类对海洋的开发急剧加剧。)”可知，过去海洋生态系统良好是因为人类开发水平低得多。故选B。 2．词句猜测题。根据第四段中“The challenge is to shift from exploitation to stewardship. (挑战在于从开发转向管护。)”可知，stewardship意为守护、管理，与guardianship含义最接近。故选A。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段中“By listening to the ocean and acting with urgency, we can ensure that it remains a source of life and strength for generations to come. (只要我们倾听海洋的呼声并紧急行动，就能确保它继续为子孙后代提供生命与力量。)”可知，作者对海洋未来的态度是有希望但有条件的。故选C。 4．主旨大意题。根据第五段中“The ocean’s warning is clear: If we continue to ignore it, we risk losing not only the beauty and wonder of the sea but also the life-support systems it provides.(海洋的警告很明确：如果我们继续忽视它，我们不仅会失去海洋的美丽和奇观，还会失去它提供的生命支持系统。)”以及最后一段中“By listening to the ocean and acting with urgency By listening to the ocean and acting with urgency, we can ensure that it remains a source of life and strength for generations to come. (只要我们倾听海洋的呼声并紧急行动，就能确保它继续为子孙后代提供生命与力量。)”可知，文章核心在于“倾听海洋的警告”。故选D。 Passage 4 （2026·重庆·二模）A major policy challenge with AI is just how skillful it's become at role-playing as humans. Users now regularly turn to AI chatbots for life advice, mental health support, and even guidance on relationship issues. Safety advocates in the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it's launching a formal inquiry into seven major companies,focusing on whether their AI chatbots have enough safety preparations to prevent risks like misinformation or improper emotional control. Yet there's another way to see AI as a policy issue: Could AI one day be worthy of legal rights? Some leading tech firms are taking this question seriously. Last year, AI company Anthropic hired its first “AI welfare” researcher, tasked with studying whether advanced AIsystems might deserve reasonable treatment, which includes preventing unnecessary “stress” from overwork so that they can function well, or reducing harmful data inputs for overall safety. Former Southern District of New York judge Katherine B．Forrest, who specializes in AI policy, notes that there may never be widespread agreement on exactly when AI qualifies for moral standing, but as public belief in AI's capacity grows, courts will eventually have to face this brand-new challenge. Extending rights to AI also forces a fundamental rethink of what should count as the harm to AI. “If it has balanced emotions like humans, then suffering would certainly be counted,” said Forrest. Traditional law, for instance, focuses on compensating (补偿) humans for financial losses, physical injuries, or emotional pains. But if future AI has needs and desires entirely different from humans’, legal systems must adapt. Some scholars, like law professor Peter Salib from the University of Houston, argue for giving rights to advanced AI —— + specifically artificial general intelligence. Salib has written in his work of scholarship that giving AI rights to contracts, property and tort (侵权行为) claims would allow it to participate in the economic system and could even benefit humans. 1．Why does the FTC launch the inquiry? A．To identify AI firms' challenges. B．To check AI chatbots' functions. C．To know AI firms' security measures. D．To advocate for AI chatbots' rights. 2．What can be the reasonable treatment of AI systems? A．Upgrading human orders. B．Avoiding heavy workload. C．Allowing data collection. D．Drafting privacy policies. 3．What encourages Peter Salib to advocate giving AI rights? A．AI's participation in research. B．AI's potential in the economy. C．AI's need for legal protection. D．AI's difficulty of advancement. 4．What's the author's attitude to AI rights? A．Doubtful. B．Critical. C．Objective. D．Supportive. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要探讨了人工智能（AI）带来的政策挑战。一方面，美国联邦贸易委员会（FTC）对七家主要公司展开调查，关注其AI聊天机器人的安全防范措施；另一方面，文章讨论了AI是否应获得合法权利这一议题，一些科技公司和学者对此持有不同观点，作者客观地呈现了这些讨论。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Safety advocates in the US Federal Trade Commission(FTC) recently announced that it's launching a formal inquiry into seven major companies, focusing on whether their AI chatbots have enough safety preparations to prevent risks like misinformation or improper emotional control. (美国联邦贸易委员会（FTC）的安全倡导者最近宣布，他们正在对七家主要公司展开正式调查，重点关注他们的AI聊天机器人是否有足够的安全防范措施，以防止诸如错误信息或不当情感控制等风险。)”可知，FTC发起调查是为了了解AI公司的安全措施，故选C项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“Last year, AI company Anthropic hired its first“AI welfare” researcher, tasked with studying whether advanced AIsystems might deserve reasonable treatment, which includes preventing unnecessary “stress” from overwork so that they can function well, or reducing harmful data inputs for overall safety. (去年，人工智能公司安特罗匹克（Anthropic）聘请了首位“人工智能福利”研究员，其职责是研究先进的人工智能系统是否值得被合理对待 —— 包括避免因过度工作而产生不必要的 “压力”以保证系统正常运行，或是为了整体安全而减少有害数据的输入。)”可知，避免繁重的工作量是对AI系统合理对待的一种方式，故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Salib has written in his work of scholarship that giving AI rights to contracts, property and tort(侵权行为)claims would allow it to participate in the economic system and could even benefit humans. (萨利布在他的学术著作中写道，赋予AI在合同、财产和侵权索赔方面的权利将使其能够参与经济系统，甚至可能使人类受益。)”可知，AI在经济方面的潜力促使彼得·萨利布倡导赋予AI权利，故选B项。 4．推理判断题。短文主要探讨了人工智能（AI）带来的政策挑战。一方面，美国联邦贸易委员会（FTC）对七家主要公司展开调查，关注其AI聊天机器人的安全防范措施；另一方面，文章讨论了AI是否应获得合法权利这一议题，一些科技公司和学者对此持有不同观点。所以作者对AI权利的态度是客观的。故选C项。 Passage 5 （2026·重庆沙坪坝·一模）Quick: what’s your best friend's phone number? Don’t feel bad if you couldn’t answer off the top of your head. You have no reason to commit phone numbers to memory: it’s just there in your phone. Or perhaps you once had a phone book to store them. In either case, an object does the remembering for you. “Prosthetic memory” (人工记忆) is nothing new. Writing itself has been a means of storing information. Yet the information revolution has generated more data than ever before. We are flooded with information. We’re creating more of it, and keeping more of it. The storage capacity of the human brain has since been eclipsed. No wonder, then, that we’re increasingly dependent on memory prostheses, from libraries to smartphones. Not everyone thinks this trend in external memory is good. Historically, memory prostheses were expensive. As technologies such as printing and photography become more affordable, sharing experiences with others is easier than ever. So every breakfast, every sunset, every encounter with a cat finds its way on to social media. And here comes the worry. When we devote ourselves to capturing and sharing the world in this way, something immensely valuable is lost; when recording so much of our lives, we’re forgetting to actually live them, and so disconnect ourselves from experience. But is our social media-driven transformation wholly bad? If we’re still creating and sharing memories like this, perhaps this is because we’ve not had sufficient time to learn how to do these things without thinking about what we’re doing. It is easy to ignore that the mass social media era is less than a decade old. That’s just a short blink in human history, yet it has totally changed how we live. I suspect we’re not far off from being directly faced with experience yet with the ability to share experience in ways less bounded by geography and time. After all, technology can protect all the moments of a life that would otherwise be lost. 1．What can be inferred from paragraph 1? A．Technology weakens our brains. B．We are burdened with phone numbers. C．We rely more on tools to memorize. D．Technology distances us from our friends. 2．What does the underlined word “eclipsed” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Improved. B．Undervalued. C．Restricted. D．Outperformed. 3．What negative effect does online sharing bring about? A．An overflow of posts. B．High cost of digital devices. C．Addiction to the virtual world. D．Disregard for authentic experience. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．Prosthetic Memory: A New Invention Changing Our Lives. B．Social Media: Is It Making Us Lose Our Ability to Remember? C．External Memory: Blessing or curse for Human Experience? D．Technology Revolution: How It Replaces Human Memory. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要探讨人工记忆与外部存储技术的发展，以及其对人类记忆和生活体验的利弊影响。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“You have no reason to commit phone numbers to memory: it’s just there in your phone. Or perhaps you once had a phone book to store them. In either case, an object does the remembering for you. (你没有理由去记住电话号码：它就存在你的手机里。或者你曾经有一个电话本来存储它们。无论哪种情况，都是一个物品在替你记忆。)”可知，人们现在更依赖工具来储存信息、帮助记忆。故选C项。 2．词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Yet the information revolution has generated more data than ever before. We are flooded with information. We’re creating more of it, and keeping more of it. The storage capacity of the human brain has since been eclipsed. (然而，信息革命产生了比以往任何时候都多的数据。我们被信息淹没。我们创造了更多的信息，也保存了更多的信息。人类大脑的存储能力自此被eclipsed。)”可知，信息数量远超以往，人类大脑的存储能力自此被超越。由此推知，eclipsed的意思是“被超越、被胜过”，与Outperformed含义相近。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“As technologies such as printing and photography become more affordable, sharing experiences with others is easier than ever. So every breakfast, every sunset, every encounter with a cat finds its way on to social media. And here comes the worry. When we devote ourselves to capturing and sharing the world in this way, something immensely valuable is lost; when recording so much of our lives, we’re forgetting to actually live them, and so disconnect ourselves from experience. (随着印刷术、摄影术等技术的成本变得愈发低廉，与他人分享生活体验也变得前所未有的容易。于是，每一顿早餐、每一次日落、每一次与猫咪的邂逅，都被分享到了社交媒体上。问题来了。当我们致力于以这种方式捕捉和分享这个世界时，一些极具价值的东西就丢失了；当我们记录下生活的太多瞬间时，我们却忘记了去真实地体验生活，从而与生活本身脱节。)”可知，线上分享的负面影响是人们忽视了真实的生活体验。故选D项。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章先介绍人们依赖外部工具记忆的现象，接着提出有人担忧这种趋势会让人们脱离真实生活，最后又探讨这种转变未必完全是坏事，技术也能帮人们保存那些原本会消失的瞬间。所以短文的最佳标题为“外部记忆对人类体验而言是福是祸？故选C项。 Passage 6 （2026·重庆·一模）Planting trees alone won’t stop global warming, and nature-based climate solutions are not a licence to keep emitting (排放). That’s the underlying message of a paper published last fall in Nature by a group of climate scientists. Increasingly, Weaver, one of the scientists says, fossil (化石) fuel companies and major polluters are buying carbon credits to offset (抵消) their greenhouse gas emissions — but this reflects a faulty understanding of what it will take to achieve net-zero emissions and stop runaway warming. Weaver discusses the backwards logic of offsets. Nature-based climate solutions and carbon offsets distract from what we know is the problem: the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. They go up, and we need them to come down. The best thing to do is stop letting them go up in the first place. But we also have to get them down — permanently, not attached to a tree. Claiming “I’m not going to cut down that tree over there if you give me money” is not a carbon offset. It’s like me saying to you, “Please give me $10, 000; otherwise, I’m going to go to my car dealer and buy a big, gas-heavy SUV.” It’s just silly. The problem with our current understanding of net zero is that it doesn't reflect the time periods involved. When we burn fossil carbon, really what we’re doing is taking ancient forests that died and became coal over tens of millions of years — at high pressures deep under the Earth's surface — and we’re putting that up in the atmosphere in just a few decades and expecting a tree to grow and somehow be an offset. A tree lives for 100 years and then dies and gives the carbon back to the atmosphere. That’s why we refer to geological (地质的) net zero. It means that emissions from fossil fuels must be balanced by carbon that is permanently sequestered in geological reserves, whether it be through carbon capture and storage or direct air capture and storage. 1．What is the idea of the group of scientists? A．Planting trees is the best way to stop global warming. B．Nature-based climate solutions really work very well. C．Buying carbon credits is effective net-zero emissions. D．The logic of offsets, maybe imperfect, is to be discussed. 2．How does the writer explain not cutting down a tree for money as a silly idea in para.3? A．By definition. B．By comparison. C．By analysis. D．By description. 3．What is the problem when people try to understand net zero? A．They turn a blind eye to the relevant durations. B．They overemphasize the direct air capture ability. C．They overestimate the number of trees needed. D．They fail to consider the geological reserve ability. 4．What does the underlined word “sequestered” in the last paragraph mean? A．Released. B．Produced. C．Stored. D．Destroyed. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文，主要论述了科学家认为仅靠植树不能阻止全球变暖，碳抵消逻辑存在问题，应实现地质净零。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Increasingly, Weaver, one of the scientists says, fossil (化石) fuel companies and major polluters are buying carbon credits to offset (抵消) their greenhouse gas emissions — but this reflects a faulty understanding of what it will take to achieve net-zero emissions and stop runaway warming. Weaver discusses the backwards logic of offsets.(其中一位科学家韦弗表示，化石燃料公司和主要污染者越来越多地购买碳信用额来抵消其温室气体排放，但这反映出他们对实现净零排放和阻止全球变暖失控所需付出的努力存在误解。韦弗讨论了抵消的逆逻辑)”可知，科学家们认为碳抵消的逻辑有待讨论，也许并不完美。故选D。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段中“It’s like me saying to you, “Please give me $10, 000; otherwise, I’m going to go to my car dealer and buy a big, gas-heavy SUV.” It’s just silly.(这就像我对你说：“给我1万美元；否则，我就去汽车经销商那里买一辆大型、高油耗的SUV。”这太愚蠢了)”可知，作者通过比较来解释不砍树换钱是个愚蠢的想法。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段中“The problem with our current understanding of net zero is that it doesn’t reflect the time periods involved.(我们目前对净零的理解存在的问题是，它没有反映所涉及的时间段)”可知，人们在试图理解净零时存在的问题是他们忽视了相关的时间段。故选A。 4．词句猜测题。根据最后一段中“It means that emissions from fossil fuels must be balanced by carbon that is permanently sequestered in geological reserves, whether it be through carbon capture and storage or direct air capture and storage.(这意味着化石燃料的排放必须通过永久_____在地质储备中的碳来平衡，无论是通过碳捕获和储存还是直接空气捕获和储存)”可知，碳捕获和储存或直接空气捕获和储存都是为了将碳储存起来，因此可以推断出“sequestered”在此处的意思是“储存”。故选C。 Passage 7 （2026·重庆沙坪坝·一模）When were the “good old days”? Podcaster Jason Feifer devoted an episode to this question in his program, noting many idealize the 1950s. Yet historians confirm that decade was heavy with issues: uncontrolled individualism, racial and class tensions, and nuclear fears. Meanwhile, people in the 1950s thought the good old days were to be found in the 1920s, when experts warned that rising divorce rates then threatened the family. However, those in the 1920s romanticized the Victorian era, when families were strong and children respected their elders. This kind of nostalgia is sometimes useful — it gives us a sense of stability and predictability — and can also be a source of strength in difficult times. But, why are human beings always so nostalgic for past eras that seemed difficult and dangerous to those who lived through them? One explanation is that we survived the dangers of the past, so they seem smaller now. In contrast, we can never be certain that we will solve the problems facing us today. Another reason is that historical nostalgia is often coloured by personal nostalgia. When people identify the “good old days”, they frequently fall on the time of their youth, for research shows that we create more memories during adolescence and early adulthood than in any other life period.When we think about the past, this is the period we most often return to. While some things were genuinely better in the past, our instinctive nostalgia can lead to dangerous consequences. Longing for the past and fearing the future can be a barrier to what drives progress. As inventor William Petty observed, “When a new invention is first put forward, in the beginning every man objects... not one of a hundred (inventor) outlives this torture.” This was true for vaccinations (疫苗) and railroads, which all met strong resistance, just as anxieties now surround innovations like AI. Not all fears are unfounded; new technologies can cause accidents and disrupt societies. However, the only way to learn how to make the best use of new technologies and reduce their risks is through trial and error. The future will not be perfect, but neither were the good old days. 1．What can we learn from paragraph 1? A．People value family relationships. B．People are ignorant of historic facts. C．People feel bored with their current life. D．People tend to remember the past as perfect. 2．Why do “good old days” happen to be the time of people’s youth? A．It is colored by historical context. B．We face less problems during youth. C．It is the most memory-rich stage of life. D．People have a better memory when young. 3．Why does the author quote William Petty’s words? A．To prove that fears about innovations are unfounded. B．To show that opposition to inventions repeats. C．To stress that inventors often suffer criticism. D．To imply that nostalgia drives development. 4．What is the author’s attitude to nostalgia for “good old days”? A．Critical. B．Cautious. C．Dismissive. D．Appreciative. 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了人们总是对过去的美好时光感到怀旧，但这种怀旧可能导致对进步的阻碍，应理性看待。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段中“Podcaster Jason Feifer devoted an episode to this question in his program, noting many idealize the 1950s. Yet historians confirm that decade was heavy with issues: uncontrolled individualism, racial and class tensions, and nuclear fears. Meanwhile, people in the 1950s thought the good old days were to be found in the1920s, when experts warned that rising divorce rates then threatened the family. However, those in the 1920s romanticized the Victorian era, when families were strong and children respected their elders.(播客主播Jason Feifer曾在自己的节目中专门探讨过这个问题，他提到许多人将20世纪50年代奉为理想时代。然而历史学家证实，那个年代实则问题重重：泛滥的个人主义、种族与阶级矛盾的尖锐对立，以及笼罩在人们心头的核恐惧阴云。与此同时，20世纪50年代的人们却认为，美好的旧时光存在于20世纪20年代 —— 尽管彼时的专家曾警告，持续攀升的离婚率正威胁着家庭的稳定。而20世纪20年代的人们，则对维多利亚时代充满浪漫幻想，在他们的想象里，那个年代的家庭关系牢固，子女对长辈心怀敬重。)”可知，人们倾向于把过去记得很完美。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“When people identify the “good old days”, they frequently fall on the time of their youth, for research shows that we create more memories during adolescence and early adulthood than in any other life period.When we think about the past, this is the period we most often return to.(当人们提及“往昔的美好岁月”时，脑海中浮现的往往是自己的青年时代，研究表明，人们在青春期和成年早期形成的记忆，远比人生其他任何阶段都要丰富。每当我们追忆往昔，这段时光总是最先浮现在脑海。)”可知，“往昔的美好岁月”恰好是人们的青春时光，因为这是人生中记忆最丰富的阶段。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段中“While some things were genuinely better in the past, our instinctive nostalgia can lead to dangerous consequences. Longing for the past and fearing the future can be a barrier to what drives progress. As inventor William Petty observed, “When a new invention is first put forward, in the beginning every man objects... not one of a hundred (inventor) outlives this torture.” This was true for vaccinations (疫苗) and railroads, which all met strong resistance, just as anxieties now surround innovations like AI.(诚然，过去的某些事物确实优于当下，但这种本能的怀旧情结也可能引发危险的后果。对过往的眷恋与对未来的畏惧，会成为阻碍社会进步的绊脚石。正如发明家William Petty所言：“一项新发明刚问世时，起初总会招致所有人的反对……一百个发明者中，难有一人能熬过这番煎熬。”疫苗与铁路的遭遇正是如此，二者问世之初都曾遭遇强烈抵制，正如如今人工智能这类创新成果也被种种焦虑情绪所包围。)”可知，作者引用William Petty的话是为了表明人们对新发明的反对是一种反复出现的现象。故选B。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Not all fears are unfounded; new technologies can cause accidents and disrupt societies. However, the only way to learn how to make the best use of new technologies and reduce their risks is through trial and error. The future will not be perfect, but neither were the good old days.(并非所有的恐惧都是没有根据的；新技术可能导致事故和扰乱社会。然而，学习如何充分利用新技术并降低其风险的唯一途径是通过反复试验。未来不会是完美的，但美好的旧时光也不是。)”可知，作者对“往昔的美好岁月”的怀旧态度是谨慎的，既承认其有时有用，也指出其可能阻碍进步。故选B。 Passage 8 （2026·重庆·二模）If you thought livestreaming was strange enough — hosts singing, dancing, and chatting for hours to faceless audiences— then welcome to the era of the anime-style (动漫风格的) AI livestreaming, for which there is no need for real human beings. On looking closer at such livestreaming, the first thing you learn is that the hosts are really good at making you feel seen. Complex language processing lets them guess your mood,serve up just the right expression, and keep you engaged. For many fans, especially younger viewers, these interactions create a powerful sense of belonging. Yet there’s something unsettling about just how good these systems are at anticipating what you want. Algorithms (算法) that predict what you want can skillfully guide you toward ever more addictive interactions. It’s the classic social media trap with an anime face. Perhaps the biggest concern is that the main audience for these virtual idols (偶像) is young people. This isn’t just entertainment; it’s a new field for forming worldviews and values, and developing emotional habits. As such livestreaming becomes more convincing, it risks replacing real human interaction with algorithmic simulations. Instead of learning to navigate the complexities of real- world friendship, young viewers might settle for endlessly agreeable virtual live company. Despite these challenges, banning or shaming the entire industry isn’t the answer. Virtual livestreaming is here to stay. Most importantly, we need to always remember that technology is meant to serve the people, not replace them. Virtual livestreamers can handle the routine work. But genuine emotional connection, critical thinking and moral judgment are the jobs of real human beings. Parents, educators and the media need to help young people understand what’s happening behind the friendly characters. Anime-style AI livestreaming is more than a passing fancy. It’s a cultural frontier where technology, art, business and human emotions crash. Yet our aim should not be to stifle its growth, but to ensure it grows responsibly. 1．What makes anime-style AI livestreaming appealing to young viewers? A．Its use of the complex algorithms. B．Its creation of a sense of belonging. C．Its ability to replace human hosts. D．Its focus on content of friendship. 2．How does virtual livestreaming affect young viewers? A．They find digital companions complex. B．Their virtual idols turn into real figures. C．Their real- world relationships may fade. D．They are better at interacting in real life. 3．What does the underlined word “stifle” in the last paragraph mean? A．Hold back. B．Contribute to. C．Adapt to. D．Figure out. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Engineered Belonging Might Cheer You Up B．Are Anime AI Live streamers Emerging Wildly? C．Does The Algorithm Really Know You Well? D．Virtual Companionship May Come At A Cost 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．A 4．D 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章介绍了动漫风格的AI直播，它能让观众有归属感，但算法易使观众上瘾，可能取代真实社交，应引导年轻人，确保其负责任地发展。 1．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“For many fans, especially younger viewers, these interactions create a powerful sense of belonging.(对于许多粉丝，尤其是年轻观众来说，这些互动创造了一种强烈的归属感。)”可知，动漫风格的AI直播之所以吸引年轻观众，是因为它创造了一种归属感。故选B项。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第四段中的“As such livestreaming becomes more convincing, it risks replacing real human interaction with algorithmic simulations. Instead of learning to navigate the complexities of real-world friendship, young viewers might settle for endlessly agreeable virtual live company.(随着这种直播变得越来越可信，它有可能用算法模拟取代真实的人际互动。年轻观众可能不会学会应对现实世界中友谊的复杂性，而是满足于与永远讨人喜欢的虚拟直播作伴。)”可知，虚拟直播可能会让年轻观众满足于虚拟的陪伴，而忽视了现实世界中的人际关系，导致真实的人际关系可能淡化。故选C项。 3．词句猜测题。根据文章最后一段中的“Yet our aim should not be to stifle its growth, but to ensure it grows responsibly.(然而，我们的目标不应该是……它的增长，而是确保它负责任地增长。)”可知，前后文为转折关系，后文提到要确保其负责任地增长，说明前文应该是不要阻碍其增长，由此可推测出stifle意为“阻碍，抑制”，与A选项“Hold back.(阻碍)”意思相近。故选A项。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段中的“Virtual livestreaming is here to stay. Most importantly, we need to always remember that technology is meant to serve the people, not replace them. Virtual livestreamers can handle the routine work. But genuine emotional connection, critical thinking and moral judgment are the jobs of real human beings.(虚拟直播将会继续存在。最重要的是，我们需要永远记住，技术是为人类服务的，而不是取代人类。虚拟直播者可以处理日常工作。但真正的情感联系、批判性思维和道德判断是人类的工作。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讨论了动漫风格的AI直播的吸引力、对年轻观众的影响以及我们应该如何看待这一新兴技术。文章指出，虽然虚拟直播有其吸引力，但也可能带来一些负面影响，如真实人际关系的淡化。D选项“Virtual Companionship May Come At A Cost(虚拟陪伴可能付出代价)”符合标题。故选D项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $