专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道与议论文）（广东专用）2026年高考英语二模分类汇编

专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道与议论文） 参考答案 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1：1．D 2．A 3．A 4．C Passage 2：1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 主题02 人与社会——科学与技术 Passage 1：1．A 2．D 3．B Passage 2：1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C Passage 3：1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1：1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B Passage 2：1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1：1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B Passage 2：1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 主题02 人与社会——科学与技术 Passage 1：1．C 2．D 3．D 4．C Passage 2：1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D Passage 3：1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C Passage 4：1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1：1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B Passage 2：1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道与议论文） 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1 （2026·广东东莞市·二模） A Chinese-Uzbek archaeological team has discovered a remarkable 3,000-year-old city along the Silk Road, providing new insights into urban development during the early Iron Age in Central Asia. Originally discovered in 1969, the Bandikhan Ⅱ site, covering 107,639 square feet, is known as an archaeological treasure. It was in 2023 that archaeologists began exploring and later confirmed it as the largest and best-preserved settlement dating back to the early Iron Age. The findings are key evidence for the development of urban layouts (布局) from the Bronze Age to the early Iron Age. Among the recovered objects in the Bandikhan Ⅱ site were pottery pieces, including jars, bowls and flat-bottomed dishes, whose forms and delicacy matched those found in an urban civilization. Compared with other known sites, it displays notable advances during that time. Stone tools at the site suggest that grain was processed on-site. Also, bronze knives, arrowheads and seashells were found. These impressive findings have brought excitement to researchers who plan to expand their work in upcoming seasons. Yet the China-Uzbekistan archaeological cooperation is about more than unearthing ancient cities. The same team has been working to bring local communities, especially the youngest generation, closer to the heritage and turn it into an open-air classroom. During International Museum Day this year, over 40 students visited this Silk Road city and set out on a cultural journey through time. Students learned about key discoveries made by the team and how archaeologists jointly saved the site. The students also closely observed the ruins and unearthed objects, experiencing the charm of the Silk Road’s glorious history. “This event stands as a highly insightful practice in public archaeology of the Silk Road,” says Thomas Carta, senior director of the archaeological team. Students stood atop the ruins to feel history firsthand — an immersive education that breaks the limitations of textbooks. “As it turns out, the Silk Road that connected the world is hidden right along our path home from school,” a student exclaimed excitedly. 1．What is special about the BandikhanⅡsite? A．It was located in Central Asia. B．It was first discovered in 2023. C．It has preserved the most treasures. D．It shows evolution of urban layouts. 2．What can be inferred from the recovered objects? A．They are highly advanced for their time. B．They reflect the rural civilization. C．Their forms and delicacy are undervalued. D．They uncover agricultural secrets. 3．What does Thomas Carta think of the event? A．Enlightening. B．Popular. C．Complex. D．Demanding. 4．What is the value of the students’ on-site visit? A．It provides them a natural journey. B．It improves their teamwork ability. C．It offers engaging learning experiences. D．It shows the glory of modern architecture. Passage 2 （2025·广东省高中联盟·二模） The interplay between literature and scientific research has been evident throughout history. At a surface level, literature often anticipates future scientific developments, and science, in turn, provides a rich source of inspiration for literary creation. However, the interaction between these two goes beyond mere creativity; it invites deeper thoughts on the ethical (道德的) and philosophical impacts of technological advancements. For instance, science fiction works like Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot play a direct role in shaping and inspiring the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This book pictures a future where robots coexist with humans and are governed by the “Three Laws of Robotics”. These laws not only influence the real-world AI research but also become a cornerstone in the debate surrounding AI ethics. These fictional laws provide more than just a blueprint for scientists; they serve as a bridge, making complex technological issues easier for the public to grasp. Yet, the influence of literature on science extends even further. Take Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem as an example. The scientists in this fiction are not merely pioneers of scientific breakthroughs — they also represent the difficult choices and inner conflicts that humanity faces. Through their struggles, Liu presents a profound question: As science pushes us into new territory, are we truly prepared to bear the responsibility for the unforeseen impacts of technological advancements in the future? The true value of literature in relation to science is its ability to stir the pot. It not only question what we can achieve through science but also whether we should pursue these achievements. While science focuses on problem-solving and innovation, literature makes us consider the broader influence on nature and society, ensuring our progress is guided by wisdom, understanding, and humanity. 1．What do we know about I, Robot? A．It instructs scientists in detail. B．It boosts research on bridges. C．It facilitates public access to science. D．It sets laws for robots in the real world. 2．Why does the author mention The Three-Body Problem? A．To point out the complexity of science. B．To warn about the dangers of technology. C．To show literature’s moral concerns about science. D．To suggest literature’s direct influence on innovation. 3．What do the underlined words “stir the pot” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Explore and explain. B．Challenge and reflect. C．Assume and examine. D．Educate and entertain. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Science: the Blueprint of Literature B．Science: a Whisper in Literature’s Ear C．Literature: a Critical Insight into Science D．Literature: the Gateway to Scientific Ideas 主题02 人与社会——科学与技术 Passage 1 （2026·广东深圳市·二模） Mangroves (红树林) are critical ecosystems that bridge land, freshwater, and sea. Home to various species, they protect and support countless coastal communities worldwide. Yet they continue to face threats from both human activities and natural processes. The report, The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024, examines global changes in mangrove ecosystems over the past two decades. Agricultural activities, including aquaculture (水产养殖), oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, accounted for the largest share of global mangrove loss between 2000 and 2020. The report also highlights the impact of “natural retraction,” a term used to describe mangrove loss driven by changes in riverbeds or sea levels. The global drivers of mangrove loss Nonetheless, changes in the drivers of mangrove loss have led to encouraging results. The rate of net mangrove loss decreased by 44%, falling from 181.5 km2 per year in 2000 — 2010 to 102.4 km2 per year in 2010 — 2020. Mangrove gains are also recorded in several regions, where restoration efforts accounted for 25% — 33% of mangrove expansion in South and Southeast Asia and Africa. Protecting mangroves requires action at every level. Governments can expand protected areas and improve monitoring systems, while conservation project teams restore damaged wetlands. Scientists develop real-time monitoring tools to detect mangrove loss. The report also stresses the importance of cooperation with local communities. In some projects, community members contribute knowledge by describing the historical distribution of mangroves, causes of loss, and seasonal coastal changes they have observed. They also provide data through citizen science platforms like iNaturalist, helping researchers plan more effective restoration projects. 1．What was the total percentage of mangrove loss caused by agricultural activities in 2010-2020? A．38%. B．47%. C．49%. D．62%. 2．What can we learn about mangrove loss between the two decades? A．It worsened climate change. B．It damaged local economy. C．It expanded on a global scale. D．It showed a downward trend. 3．What can local community members do to support mangrove restoration? A．Make restoration plans. B．Share ecological information. C．Establish protected areas. D．Update monitoring equipment. Passage 2 （2026·广东阳江市·二模） When Bulwal Bilima (BB) first arrived at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, she, or possibly he, was very tired and dehydrated (脱水的). Named“strong turtle” in the language of the Yuin people on whose land it was found, the tiny 110g baby turtle, no bigger than a bar of soap, had a fight on its hands. The baby turtle was found stranded (搁浅的) last April, much further south than the usual hatching grounds. After days of feeding on squid, sardines and marine vitamins, BB, whose sex cannot be determined until it is fully mature, recovered. Then last month, it was finally fitted with a satellite tracker and released from Lord Howe Island. For conservationists, the rescue was about more than saving the life of one turtle. It was a fresh warning that warming seas are forcing species into new territories. The East Australian Current is strengthening and pushing warmer waters further south. Marine species once largely confined to Queensland, including endangered loggerhead turtles, are now turning up much further south in New South Wales — in places they have rarely been recorded before. Phoebe Meagher, a conservation officer who works on Taronga’s turtle tagging project, says their southward shift raises urgent conservation concerns. Often called guards of climate change, turtles are highly sensitive to environmental shifts. Sand temperature determines hatching sex: cooler sand produces males, hotter sand, females. As turtles move south, mismatches between ocean and sand temperatures could affect sex distribution or reduce survival. Intensifying currents may also alter habitat suitability, increase disease risk and push turtles closer to people — worsening uncertainty for already threatened species. BB is one of about 21 turtles tracked by Taronga conservationists along the New South Wales coast. For Herrin, who has rescued and released many turtles, the most powerful moments in the process remain the simplest. “When they swim away and they don’t look back, we know we’ve done OK, so that’s the best thanks that we can get,” she says. 1．What can we learn about BB? A．It was weak when discovered. B．Its gender is already confirmed. C．It was spotted in its usual home. D．Its name was given by local people. 2．What caused BB to appear far south? A．The cooler seawater. B．The stronger current. C．Less natural enemies. D．More hatching grounds. 3．What will environmental changes bring to turtles? A．Increase in survival rate. B．Suitable space for living. C．Intimate relation with humankind. D．Unbalanced proportion of sexes. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．Marine species move to new territories. B．Turtles are sensitive to temperature changes. C．A rescued turtle signals risks out of climate change. D．Extinct species are protected with satellite trackers. Passage 3 （2026·广东清远市·二模） Witgar Wiegele, an organic farmer and baker from a small town in Austria, keeps a cow named Veronika and noticed that it occasionally played with sticks and used them to scratch (搔痒) its body. Besides, the cow recognised family members’ voices and hurried to meet them when they called. Word soon got around and before long a video of the cow’s behaviour reached biologists in Vienna who specialise in animal intelligence. They immediately grasped the importance of the video. “It was a cow using an actual tool,” said Dr Antonio Osuna Mascaró at the city’s University of Veterinary Medicine. “We got everything ready and jumped in the car to visit.” Armed with a brush, Osuna Mascaró and his teammate Alice Auersperg set about testing Veronika’s skills. Through a series of field trials, the cow proved it could not only pick up the brush, but use it according to the job at hand. If the brush was at an awkward angle, Veronika used its tongue to reposition it before holding it tightly with its teeth. And it even used both ends of the brush for multiple purposes. Livestock (牲畜) have never been considered the sharpest of animals. Gary Larson’s 1982 Far Side cartoon, Cow Tools, shows a cow standing behind a table of oddly shaped objects. It confused scores of readers, including Larson’s mother, causing him to explain: “While I have never met a cow who could make tools, I felt sure that if I did, the tools would lack something in complexity.” It is unclear how Veronika acquired its skills. The researchers believe cattle may simply be smarter than people have previously realised. Since the study, Osuna Mascaró said other clever cows have come to light. “We don’t believe that Veronika is the Einstein of cows,” he said. “What this tells us is that cows have the potential to innovate tool use, and we have ignored this fact for thousands of years.” 1．What did the biologists probably think of the video? A．It was AI-generated. B．It was rather surprising. C．It was very convincing. D．It was well-preserved. 2．What does paragraph 3 show about Veronika? A．It was good at using tools. B．It was very friendly to visitors. C．It often played with a brush for fun. D．It proved to be Wiegele’s good helper. 3．Why did Larson draw the Far Side cartoon? A．To express his opinions of tools. B．To send it to his mother as a gift. C．To show his experiences with cows. D．To highlight cows’ low intelligence. 4．What might Osuna Mascaró agree with? A．Veronika is the smartest cow. B．Tool use is common among cows. C．More studies on cows are necessary. D．Cows have been undervalued for ages. 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （2025·广东深圳市·二模） I started walking backward for no apparent reason. I was simply waving goodbye to my daughters when it hit me to take a few steps backward. Since I’d already started, I thought I could walk all the way home that way. After all, the contradiction of moving forward by going backward seemed engaging and worth exploring. The first problem was practical. Snow is a pain even for regular walking, so my pace slowed down considerably. At this different pace, life itself felt rushed in comparison. How silly it is that we’re always in such a hurry to get somewhere. For example, I often arrive at places long after my body gets there. Sometimes I reach my daughters’ school, but my mind is still at home, wondering whether I unplugged my wife’s hair dryer. Walking backward, however, forced me to adjust the pace of my body to my mind. The next thing had to do with vision. In regular walking, the path ahead is always visible. Here, you use other senses: you hear the car approaching, you sense the unevenness of the ground, and you notice the change in the firmness of the snow. You activate an entire set of skills we usually don’t use because of our dependence on sight. This way, the familiar path I walked every day suddenly felt like a grand adventure, a discovery I hadn’t anticipated. Because of my addiction to foolish ideas, I decided to continue my backward walking for the rest of the day. And I quickly realized something obvious: the path I enjoyed most was the one I had already travelled. And it struck me that this was the right way to look at life: moving toward a destination without ever forgetting where you’ve been, or how far you’ve come. Looking back is always good for self-value. There’s no way to look at yesterday and not feel better: for the illness that didn’t kill you, or the happy childhood days that still make you smile. 1．What interested the author in the first paragraph? A．Finding a new route back home. B．Engaging himself in deep thinking. C．Moving forward in a different manner. D．Seeing his daughters off every morning. 2．What did the author realize on the way back home? A．We need to stay focused at work. B．We don’t need to live a rushed life. C．We should spend more time with family. D．We shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. 3．How did the author overcome the vision problem? A．He studied a set of new skills. B．He depended on his memory. C．He followed his sense of direction. D．He made full use of other senses. 4．What message does the author seem to deliver in the last paragraph? A．Childhood is the best part in life. B．It’s inspiring to reflect on the past. C．It’s important to find your self-value. D．One ought to learn to forgive himself. Passage 2 （2026·广东清远市·二模） For the Vandenburg family that includes Mom Kaelyn, Dad Ren, children Violet, 11, Toby, 10, and Xavier, 9, it’s teamwork that makes their small craft (手工艺) business, Kaelyn’s Krafts, work, with the children artistically involved as much or as little as they’d like. While the family is new to the Prince George craft fair scene, having just started attending this year, Kaelyn’s crafting journey began years earlier at university in San Diego. There, she made her own clothes on a roommate’s sewing machine, and later progressed to sewing costumes for her young children. Kaelyn’s Krafts’s slogan (标语) is “You dream it, I make it”, and she specializes in creating a range of matching pieces. She has a sharp eye for detail, which makes each of her projects one-of-a-kind. When people see her products at craft fairs, the biggest misconception is that they’re mass-produced elsewhere and resold. But that couldn’t be further from the truth: every item is uniquely handmade by the family at home — including the impressive 3D-printed creations Ren designs. At the markets, Toby and Xavier spend their time sewing the wallets displayed on their craft table. Violet lends a hand by painting eyes on the 3D-printed creatures — one of the family’s most popular creations. In the Vandenburg household it’s important for the children to learn the ways of the world, including tasks to be completed at home and for the creations that are sold to earn money. “We teach the kids a skill, regardless of gender, because they are going to need those skills as adults,” Kaelyn said. “So we teach all three kids how to cook, all three kids learn how to do home repairs and all three kids learn to sew. It takes a lot of work to teach them, but it’s worth the effort knowing that they will be equipped for their adult lives.” 1．What can we say about Kaelyn’s Krafts? A．It is a skill-based family business. B．It is a strictly scheduled business. C．It is a highly profitable business. D．It’s a multi-generational business. 2．What does Kaelyn’s slogan imply? A．She values selling products. B．She focuses on mass production. C．She prioritizes dreams of young kids. D．She emphasizes personalized service. 3．How do Kaelyn’s kids contribute to the business? A．By handling customer inquiries. B．By planning craft fairs and events. C．By helping make and decorate items. D．By designing the 3D models for printing. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．Discover Fun at Local Craft Fairs B．Meet the Family that Crafts Together C．3D Printing: A New Creative Trend D．The Vandenburgs: Great Love for Children 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1 （2026·广东东莞市·二模） Human identity is a complex and ever-changing topic, and it has experienced a significant shift in the digital era. Decades ago, most people defined themselves primarily by their personal qualities, family values and the roles they played in their local community. However, in today’s fully linked world, people’s sense of self is increasingly intertwined with the things they consume, especially on various social media platforms. On popular social media apps, many users, particularly young people, link their self-image closely to the lifestyle choices they make online. For instance, some choose to follow minimalist living trends, posting pictures of simple daily items, while others favor vintage style, collecting old clothes and accessories to show their unique taste. These choices are no longer just about daily needs; they become a way for people to build and show their identity to others. This phenomenon is not entirely new, as early marketing experts in the 1920s had already found that products could play a part in shaping how people see themselves. Today, this trend has become much more obvious, with more people defining themselves by what they buy and follow rather than their inner character. This change brings about a paradox (矛盾): many people hope to stand out and be unique, yet they blindly follow carefully planned online trends, which turn their personal identity into a kind of product that can be bought and sold. Besides, digital culture has gradually weakened real community bonds. In the past, people with different opinions could talk openly and still maintain friendly relationships. But now, most people stay in online echo chambers where everyone holds similar views, and few are willing to listen to different voices. This lack of meaningful communication breaks the social ties that used to connect different groups of people, making real interpersonal connections weaker than before. 1．What does the underlined word “intertwined” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Compared. B．Satisfied. C．Connected. D．Filled. 2．Why do many young people follow various lifestyle trends online? A．To show off their wealth. B．To improve their living skills. C．To form and express their identity. D．To make more online friends easily. 3．What can we infer about “online echo chambers” from the last paragraph? A．They discourage similar opinions. B．They define people’s daily demands. C．They strengthen real interpersonal bonds. D．They block acceptance of different voices. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Changes brought by marketing development. B．Influences of digital age on human identity. C．Popular social media apps among the youth. D．Ways to build healthy interpersonal identity. Passage 2 （2025·广东省·二模） Distraction is often said to be the major cognitive (认知的) crisis of our time. In a recent article in The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch noted that “university students have trouble staying focused on even a poem”, and many American middle and high schools have shifted from literary texts to shorter passages. Actually, accusations of declining attention are nothing new in modernity. Even in the early 20th century, Ezra Pound observed a shift from poetry to prose (散文), explaining it as a result of readers’ inability to engage with the linguistic complexity of poetry. Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued. Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.” This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits. Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink — with history as our guide — how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways. 1．What does the underlined word “accusations” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Criticisms. B．Origins. C．Trends. D．Indicators. 2．What does the increase of audiobook listeners imply according to Horowitch? A．Printed books are less accessible. B．Reading preferences have changed. C．Digital reading devices are more popular. D．Modern people have limited reading time. 3．Why does the author mention the Invisible Gorilla Experiment in paragraph 4? A．To display the difficulty of multitasking. B．To illustrate the limitation of focused attention. C．To prove the wide presence of distraction in daily life. D．To stress the importance of cognitive flexibility in sports. 4．What will probably be discussed next? A．More valuable lessons taught by history. B．Challenges facing the young generation. C．The impact of technology on literacy skills. D．Strategies for book reading in the digital age. 主题02 人与社会——科学与技术 Passage 1 （2026·广东省江门市·二模） A large beverage (饮料) company will be using over 4.1 billion kilograms of plastic a year by the year 2030, unless it stops using single-use plastic, according to a recent report from the conservation organization Oceana. Oceana also estimates that by 2030, an annual 602 million kilograms of the company’s plastic packaging will be polluting the world’s ocean and waterways. The report says that this amount is enough to fill the stomachs of 18 million blue whales. Oceana made its estimates using the company’s own reported data on its use of plastic packaging between 2018 and 2023, and a forecast of the company’s future sales growth based on past trends. A 2024 study found that a main product by the company is already the world’s worst plastic-polluting brand. Oceana points out the problem is the company’s use of single-use plastic instead of reusable packaging and that it should be solved first. Reusable bottles can be used up to 25 times if made of thicker plastic, and up to 50 times if made of glass. The company previously had a goal of using 25% reusable packaging by 2030, but announced that it had given up that goal at the end of 2024. Instead, the company says it will increase the use of recycled plastic in its packaging and increase the collection of single-use plastic bottles for further recycling. However, Oceana says that although the company has recently planned to rely on the use of recycled materials and collection of plastic for recycling, it won’t reduce the impact of its plastic use. The leader of Oceana said, “Single-use plastic is bad for the ocean, human health, and business. Recycling can’t solve the company’s out-of-control plastic problem. Reuse can.” “Single-use plastic bottles made with recycled content can — just like bottles made of original plastic — still cause ocean pollution and harm ocean life,” he added. As well as harming sea life, plastic use is also harmful to human health. Several studies have connected plastic pollution and microplastics to serious health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia (痴呆). 1．How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A．By raising questions. B．By citing a book. C．By making a prediction. D．By reporting historical statistics. 2．Why does the author mention “18 million blue whales” in paragraph 2? A．To report the data of the injured whales. B．To prove the success of wildlife conservation. C．To present the company’s future sales growth. D．To show the shocking amount of plastic waste. 3．What does Oceana suggest the company do to reduce plastic pollution? A．Collect single-use plastic bottles. B．Reduce production to cut plastic use. C．Invest in new plastic-degrading technologies. D．Replace single-use plastic with reusable packaging. 4．What is Oceana’s attitude to the company’s new plan? A．Supportive. B．Optimistic. C．Doubtful. D．Unconcerned. Passage 2 （2026·广东深圳市·二模） Nitrogen fertiliser (氮肥) is essential for modern agriculture but carries a heavy environmental price, contributing to water pollution and soil degradation. However, simply reducing its use is not a solution. Crops typically respond to nitrogen shortage by investing more in root growth to search for nutrients, often at the expense of shoot (茎叶) development and grain production. While adaptive in the wild, this root-shoot trade-off limits agricultural productivity. For decades, the gene behind this trade-off has been unknown. In a new study, researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University, the University of Oxford, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences not only identified the gene responsible, but demonstrated that modifying it in rice can ensure stable shoot growth and yields even when nitrogen levels are low. The breakthrough could ultimately reduce dependence on artificial fertilisers. In experiments, the team found that a gene in rice called WRINKLED1a has distinct roles in the shoot and root. In the shoot, it switches on NGR5, a key gene that promotes branching. In the roots, WRINKLED1a supports nitrogen uptake, but also prevents the formation of a protein complex that would otherwise limit root growth. Interestingly, WRINKLED1a does not prevent this protein complex in the shoot, showing that its roles are tissue-specific. From over 3,000 rice varieties, the team identified a naturally stronger version of the gene and used traditional plant breeding (育种) to cross it into varieties carrying a weaker form. Over three field trials in Hainan and Anhui provinces, China, rice plants with this improved version maintained a more stable root-to-shoot balance across different nitrogen conditions, resulting in a 23.7% yield increase under low fertiliser use and a 19.9% increase under high fertiliser use. Lead author Dr. Shan Li noted that WRINKLED1a helps rice avoid the usual “more roots, less shoot” situation under nitrogen limitation, supporting stable yields with lower nitrogen inputs. “The next step is to investigate whether similar genes in other crops, such as wheat and corn, can be used to achieve the same outcomes,” she added. 1．Which aspect of the root-shoot trade-off does the new study focus on? A．Its economic cost. B．Its nutritional demand. C．Its genetic mechanism. D．Its environmental impact. 2．What can we learn about WRINKLED1a? A．Its function varies in different tissues. B．Its effect is restricted to the shoot. C．It promotes protein complex formation. D．It reduces nitrogen levels in the roots. 3．What might the study help to do according to the text? A．Contribute to food diversity. B．Facilitate sustainable farming. C．Justify nitrogen fertiliser use. D．Advance rice breeding methods. 4．What do Dr. Shan Li’s words suggest? A．The limitation of the research. B．A challenge in applying the findings. C．The need to test the outcomes. D．A possible direction for further study. Passage 3 （2025·广东省深圳市·二模） A new groundbreaking study reveals a landmark breakthrough in the field of snakebite treatment. Researchers, led by David Baker from the University of Washington, have designed new proteins — unlike any found in nature — that can inactivate some of the most poisonous components of snake bite toxins (毒素). Snakebites represent a substantial global health issue, affecting millions of people each year. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 million people suffer from snakebites annually, with more than 100,000 deaths and 300,000 cases of permanent disabilities. Current treatment options, mainly obtained from animal blood, often present drawbacks, including high production costs, limited efficiency, and severe side effects, such as causing shock and breathing difficulties. In light of these challenges, Baker and his team have made effective use of deep learning tools to develop artificial proteins capable of attaching to and inactivating toxins. The study focuses on a specific group of snake proteins known as three-finger toxins. These toxins often bypass the immune (免疫的) system, making conventional treatments ineffective. Notably, the newly designed proteins provide significant protection against deadly amounts of three-finger toxins in mice, achieving survival rates ranging from 80% to 100%. By avoiding the lengthy and resource-intensive processes associated with conventional antibody development, this approach could lead to more accessible and affordable treatments. Also, the new proteins are smaller, allowing for greater penetration (渗透) into body systems to quickly inactivate the toxins and reduce damage. The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings. While the study’s findings are encouraging, the researchers acknowledge that traditional antitoxins will remain central to snakebite treatment for the near future. The newly created computer-designed antitoxins can be integrated into existing treatment as additions, enhancing the overall effectiveness of established treatments. Meanwhile, scientists believe the new methods employed in this study could be beneficial to tackling other diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of less expensive medicines for various health challenges. 1．Which is a shortcoming of the current snakebite treatments? A．They mainly rely on animal blood. B．They are effective in certain regions. C．They can lead to serious health risks. D．They may leave toxins in patients’ bodies. 2．How did Baker’s team deal with the current challenges? A．By inventing deep learning tools. B．By identifying more snake toxins. C．By enhancing the immune system. D．By designing AI-generated proteins. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning Baker’s new study? A．Its advantages. B．Its strategies. C．Its procedures. D．Its limitations. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The existing approaches are hard to change. B．The conventional treatments are out of date. C．The new methods might enlighten other treatments. D．The new antitoxins will be the core of future methods. Passage 4 （2026·广东江门市·二模） When advertising leaders call themselves “cockroaches (蟑螂)”, it is no self-criticism. It means that they have an extraordinary ability to survive great changes. Copywriters adjusted to radio in the 1920s; artists accepted TV in the 1950s; agencies survived the 2000s shift to online ads. Facing artificial intelligence (AI) — the most serious change — they gathered confidently at their annual Cannes meeting. As one of the fields most greatly influenced by AI, advertising offers a preview of how the technology will reshape other industries. The gap between human ad workers and AI chatbots is narrower than imagined. Creative work was once thought safe from automation — large language models (LLMs) value predictability more than creativity. Yet while truly creative ads like attaching step-counters to chickens to promote free-range eggs are still made by humans, leading technology companies now offer AI tools that produce acceptable videos or rewrite ad copy. However, with large amounts of money spent on ads yearly, most goes to common campaigns. The claim that AI will handle 95% of marketing work and that humans may only keep the 5% most creative tasks is more a warning than an exaggeration (夸张). Big companies gain most from AI, which goes against the idea that AI will make skills and intelligence available to all. Small businesses benefit — they can now make TV-quality ads for thousands instead of millions — but some big tech firms control half the global ad market. AI needs expensive computing power and large data sets, resources only the rich can get. Unlike human intelligence, which is widely spread, AI can be bought. Instead of making the competition fair, AI lets the wealthy hoard competitive advantages. AI’s effects are hard to predict. Advertisers are moving budgets from TV to simple outdoor billboards — AI now uses big data to prove if people who saw the billboard bought the product, turning guesses into clear results. Traditional public relations is another unexpected winner: As consumers use chatbots more, brands must make LLMs speak well of them. The best way is to influence the news sources LLMs depend on. In the AI age, offline communication may work better than high-tech “search-engine optimization”. Though advertising has special survival skills, its AI experience shows what’s coming for all businesses. 1．What does the example of the “step-counter chicken campaign” mainly show? A．The wide use of creative marketing strategies. B．The rapid development of AI advertising tools. C．AI’s inability to finish common advertising tasks. D．Humans’ unique advantage in creative advertising. 2．What does the underlined word “hoard” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Lose. B．Keep. C．Share. D．Exchange. 3．What mainly leads to the growing popularity of outdoor billboards? A．AI’s ability to measure their effects accurately. B．Their stronger visual attraction than TV ads. C．Their lower cost than high-tech online campaigns. D．Consumers’ growing preference for offline advertising. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．AI: A Threat to Advertising Leaders. B．AI and Advertising: Changes and Lessons. C．Big Companies: Winners of AI Revolution. D．“Cockroaches” in AIAds: A Way to Survive. 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （2026·广东东莞市·二模） At first glance, the two photos look like exact copies: a young cyclist beneath the glaciers near the Everest Base Camp, with his bike on his shoulder, face fixed in determination. The same spot, same light, same shadows. Yet they were taken 40 years apart. The first photo shows Perce Hughes, a cycling enthusiast who set out in 1984 at the age of 22 on an adventure that took him across Europe, through Asia and eventually to Sydney. In the second, William, Perce Hughes’ son, recreated his father’s pose almost four decades later. “I was raised on my dad’s stories,” William told Cyclists Circle, “and the adventure was always calling to me.” And so, in September 2024, also at the age of 22, he carried out a plan of pedaling from the English town of Chatsworth on a 25,000-kilometer, 19-month ride to Sydney. Finding the right bicycle wasn’t easy. William had searched online for the steel-framed touring bike his dad rode, and finally got it for £600. Then there was the task of pinpointing where his dad’s photos were taken. He dived into records, mapping out every documented route. And for the trickier locations, he turned to AI for help. “It wasn’t always smooth, but I kept trying.” The result? A striking set of images — the same places, the same poses, sometimes even the same faces. One photo shows Perce Hughes with a young boy and his parents. William tracked down the location and, although the parents had passed away, he was able to meet and pose with the man the young boy had become. But the recreated moment that moved him the most was the Everest shot — bike on his back, glacier in the background. “Every time I stood on the exact spot where he would have stood, I felt a deeper connection to Dad. The only thing dividing us was time. I’ve heard stories from my dad my entire life, and now I’m there in the places where those stories took place. It’s very, very special.” 1．What do we know from the two photos? A．They record the growth of a man. B．They were shot four decades apart. C．They display the power of nature. D．They were taken by the same person. 2．Why did William come up with the plan? A．To challenge his own limits. B．To recall his childhood. C．To relive his father’s adventure. D．To photograph the journey. 3．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．Images of different locations. B．Worries before the adventure. C．Memories preserved in photos. D．Preparations made for the journey. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Documentary of the Everest. B．Recreated Photos Across Time. C．Great Challenges in a Journey. D．The Fun of Long-distance Cycling. Passage 2 （2026·广东清远市·二模） It’s back-to-school time again, and among the ranks of new university students are working professionals. Two new adult learners at Xi’ an Jiaotong-Liverpool University(XJTLU) in Suzhou say despite the challenges of returning to school after years away, they believe it’ll be worth it. Both plan to strengthen their professional skills with master’s degrees from XJTLU’s International Business School Suzhou. While Hamed Azimidizaj has become an experienced engineer and manager over nearly 15years in the car industry, he wants to broaden his knowledge. Originally from Iran, he’s lived in China for five years. “Now I see that experience alone is not enough. You need to bring knowledge to the industry in order to make improvements, and I’m seeking to learn more so that I can make a change,” he says. Qin Qian, Marketing Manager at the Taicang branch of a German environmental testing equipment company, is responsible for driving new business development strategies. She hopes to build a system to expand the company’s business with new markets in China. “In today’s competitive business world, just keeping up with rapid technological advances is not enough,” she says. “How can my team make the company more competitive? How can we successfully break into new markets? I’ve been thinking about these questions for two years, and eventually I came to believe the best way is to further my studies in this field.” For students considering further study, Azimidizaj says Suzhou provides a comfortable environment, with its mix of modern facilities and ancient culture. Qian advises others thinking about going back to school to make careful decisions and then pursue goals wholeheartedly. “Sometimes, choice is more important than effort. Making good decisions matters because mistakes are expensive,” says Qian. “But once you’ve decided, you should go after it with everything you’ve got. Life is too short to wait.” 1．What do Azimidizaj and Qian plan to do at XJTLU? A．Teach professional skills. B．Conduct engineering research. C．Enhance their career capabilities. D．Expand their social connections. 2．Which word best describes Azimidizaj? A．Farsighted. B．Hesitant. C．Generous. D．Conservative. 3．What is the purpose of Qian’s further study? A．To improve her knowledge for international business. B．To escape the competitive pressure in her current job. C．To explore opportunities in the environmental industry. D．To develop a systematic approach for market expansion. 4．What can we learn from Qian’s words? A．Think twice before you act. B．Opportunity knocks but once. C．The early bird catches the worm. D．Actions speak louder than words. / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 专题04 阅读理解（新闻报道与议论文） 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1 （2026·广东东莞市·二模） A Chinese-Uzbek archaeological team has discovered a remarkable 3,000-year-old city along the Silk Road, providing new insights into urban development during the early Iron Age in Central Asia. Originally discovered in 1969, the Bandikhan Ⅱ site, covering 107,639 square feet, is known as an archaeological treasure. It was in 2023 that archaeologists began exploring and later confirmed it as the largest and best-preserved settlement dating back to the early Iron Age. The findings are key evidence for the development of urban layouts (布局) from the Bronze Age to the early Iron Age. Among the recovered objects in the Bandikhan Ⅱ site were pottery pieces, including jars, bowls and flat-bottomed dishes, whose forms and delicacy matched those found in an urban civilization. Compared with other known sites, it displays notable advances during that time. Stone tools at the site suggest that grain was processed on-site. Also, bronze knives, arrowheads and seashells were found. These impressive findings have brought excitement to researchers who plan to expand their work in upcoming seasons. Yet the China-Uzbekistan archaeological cooperation is about more than unearthing ancient cities. The same team has been working to bring local communities, especially the youngest generation, closer to the heritage and turn it into an open-air classroom. During International Museum Day this year, over 40 students visited this Silk Road city and set out on a cultural journey through time. Students learned about key discoveries made by the team and how archaeologists jointly saved the site. The students also closely observed the ruins and unearthed objects, experiencing the charm of the Silk Road’s glorious history. “This event stands as a highly insightful practice in public archaeology of the Silk Road,” says Thomas Carta, senior director of the archaeological team. Students stood atop the ruins to feel history firsthand — an immersive education that breaks the limitations of textbooks. “As it turns out, the Silk Road that connected the world is hidden right along our path home from school,” a student exclaimed excitedly. 1．What is special about the BandikhanⅡsite? A．It was located in Central Asia. B．It was first discovered in 2023. C．It has preserved the most treasures. D．It shows evolution of urban layouts. 2．What can be inferred from the recovered objects? A．They are highly advanced for their time. B．They reflect the rural civilization. C．Their forms and delicacy are undervalued. D．They uncover agricultural secrets. 3．What does Thomas Carta think of the event? A．Enlightening. B．Popular. C．Complex. D．Demanding. 4．What is the value of the students’ on-site visit? A．It provides them a natural journey. B．It improves their teamwork ability. C．It offers engaging learning experiences. D．It shows the glory of modern architecture. 【答案】1．D 2．A 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍中乌联合考古队发现丝路古城遗址，遗址考古意义重大，中乌合作还开展研学活动，普及丝绸之路历史文化。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“The findings are key evidence for the development of urban layouts (布局) from the Bronze Age to the early Iron Age. (这些发现是青铜时代到铁器时代早期城市布局发展演变的关键证据)”可知，该遗址展现了城市布局的演变。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Among the recovered objects in the Bandikhan Ⅱ site were pottery pieces, including jars, bowls and flat-bottomed dishes, whose forms and delicacy matched those found in an urban civilization. Compared with other known sites, it displays notable advances during that time.(在班迪汉二号遗址出土的文物中，包括陶罐、陶碗和平底碟等陶器碎片，其形制与精美程度与某城市文明中发现的器物相符。与其他已知遗址相比，它展现了那个时代显著的进步)”可推断，出土文物在所处时代具备极高的发展水平、十分先进。 3．推理判断题。根据第五段““This event stands as a highly insightful practice in public archaeology of the Silk Road,” says Thomas Carta, senior director of the archaeological team. (考古队高级主任托马斯·卡塔说：“这次活动是丝绸之路公共考古中一次极具洞察力的实践。”)”可知，Thomas Carta认为这场活动具有启发意义。 4．细节理解题。根据第六段“Students stood atop the ruins to feel history firsthand — an immersive education that breaks the limitations of textbooks. (学生们站在遗址之上亲身感受历史，这是一种突破课本局限的沉浸式教育)”可知，实地参观为学生提供了沉浸式、趣味性的优质学习体验。 Passage 2 （2025·广东省高中联盟·二模） The interplay between literature and scientific research has been evident throughout history. At a surface level, literature often anticipates future scientific developments, and science, in turn, provides a rich source of inspiration for literary creation. However, the interaction between these two goes beyond mere creativity; it invites deeper thoughts on the ethical (道德的) and philosophical impacts of technological advancements. For instance, science fiction works like Isaac Asimov’s I, Robot play a direct role in shaping and inspiring the development of artificial intelligence (AI). This book pictures a future where robots coexist with humans and are governed by the “Three Laws of Robotics”. These laws not only influence the real-world AI research but also become a cornerstone in the debate surrounding AI ethics. These fictional laws provide more than just a blueprint for scientists; they serve as a bridge, making complex technological issues easier for the public to grasp. Yet, the influence of literature on science extends even further. Take Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem as an example. The scientists in this fiction are not merely pioneers of scientific breakthroughs — they also represent the difficult choices and inner conflicts that humanity faces. Through their struggles, Liu presents a profound question: As science pushes us into new territory, are we truly prepared to bear the responsibility for the unforeseen impacts of technological advancements in the future? The true value of literature in relation to science is its ability to stir the pot. It not only question what we can achieve through science but also whether we should pursue these achievements. While science focuses on problem-solving and innovation, literature makes us consider the broader influence on nature and society, ensuring our progress is guided by wisdom, understanding, and humanity. 1．What do we know about I, Robot? A．It instructs scientists in detail. B．It boosts research on bridges. C．It facilitates public access to science. D．It sets laws for robots in the real world. 2．Why does the author mention The Three-Body Problem? A．To point out the complexity of science. B．To warn about the dangers of technology. C．To show literature’s moral concerns about science. D．To suggest literature’s direct influence on innovation. 3．What do the underlined words “stir the pot” in paragraph 4 mean? A．Explore and explain. B．Challenge and reflect. C．Assume and examine. D．Educate and entertain. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．Science: the Blueprint of Literature B．Science: a Whisper in Literature’s Ear C．Literature: a Critical Insight into Science D．Literature: the Gateway to Scientific Ideas 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章讨论了文学与科学研究之间由来已久的相互影响力，强调文学对科学的影响不仅在于预测未来。文章以《我，机器人》和《三体》为例，揭示文学的真正价值在于引发人类对技术进步的思考，思考其对自然和社会的影响，以确保科学探索之路始终拥有智慧、理解和人文主义这三盏指路明灯。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“These fictional laws provide more than just a blueprint for scientists; they serve as a bridge, making complex technological issues easier for the public to grasp.(这些虚构的定律为科学家们提供的不仅仅是一个蓝图；它们还充当了一座桥梁，让公众更容易理解复杂的技术问题) 可知，这本书促进公众获取科学。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“The scientists in this fiction are not merely pioneers of scientific breakthroughs — they also represent the difficult choices and inner conflicts that humanity faces. Through their struggles, Liu presents a profound question: As science pushes us into new territory, are we truly prepared to bear the responsibility for the unforeseen impacts of technological advancements in the future?(在这部小说里，科学家们不仅仅是科学突破的先驱者——他们还代表着人类所面临的艰难抉择和内心冲突。通过描写他们的挣扎，刘提出了一个深刻的问题：随着科学将我们推向新的领域，我们是否真的做好了准备，去承担未来技术进步所带来的那些难以预见的影响的责任呢？)”可推知，作者提及小说《三体》是为了展示文学作品对科学的道德关切。故选C。 3．词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“It not only question what we can achieve through science but also whether we should pursue these achievements. While science focuses on problem-solving and innovation, literature makes us consider the broader influence on nature and society, ensuring our progress is guided by wisdom, understanding, and humanity.(它不仅质疑我们通过科学能够取得什么样的成就，还质疑我们是否应该追求这些成就。虽然科学专注于解决问题和创新，但文学让我们思考其对自然和社会更广泛的影响，确保我们的进步是由智慧、理解和人性所引导的)”可知，文学相对于科学的真正价值在于它能提出质疑和让我们思考。由此可推测“stir the pot”意思是“挑战和反思”。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“However, the interaction between these two goes beyond d mere creativity; it invites deeper thoughts on the ethical (道德的) and philosophical impacts of techno logical advancements.(然而，这两者之间的互动不仅仅是创造力；它引发了对技术进步的伦理和哲学影响的更深层次的思考)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了文学与科学研究之间的相互作用，文学不仅能预见未来科学发展，还能对科学技术进步带来的伦理和哲学影响进行深入思考，对科学进行批判性洞察。C选项“文学：对科学的批判性洞察”符合文章主旨，最适合作为文章的标题。故选C。 主题02 人与社会——科学与技术 Passage 1 （2026·广东深圳市·二模） Mangroves (红树林) are critical ecosystems that bridge land, freshwater, and sea. Home to various species, they protect and support countless coastal communities worldwide. Yet they continue to face threats from both human activities and natural processes. The report, The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024, examines global changes in mangrove ecosystems over the past two decades. Agricultural activities, including aquaculture (水产养殖), oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, accounted for the largest share of global mangrove loss between 2000 and 2020. The report also highlights the impact of “natural retraction,” a term used to describe mangrove loss driven by changes in riverbeds or sea levels. The global drivers of mangrove loss Nonetheless, changes in the drivers of mangrove loss have led to encouraging results. The rate of net mangrove loss decreased by 44%, falling from 181.5 km2 per year in 2000 — 2010 to 102.4 km2 per year in 2010 — 2020. Mangrove gains are also recorded in several regions, where restoration efforts accounted for 25% — 33% of mangrove expansion in South and Southeast Asia and Africa. Protecting mangroves requires action at every level. Governments can expand protected areas and improve monitoring systems, while conservation project teams restore damaged wetlands. Scientists develop real-time monitoring tools to detect mangrove loss. The report also stresses the importance of cooperation with local communities. In some projects, community members contribute knowledge by describing the historical distribution of mangroves, causes of loss, and seasonal coastal changes they have observed. They also provide data through citizen science platforms like iNaturalist, helping researchers plan more effective restoration projects. 1．What was the total percentage of mangrove loss caused by agricultural activities in 2010-2020? A．38%. B．47%. C．49%. D．62%. 2．What can we learn about mangrove loss between the two decades? A．It worsened climate change. B．It damaged local economy. C．It expanded on a global scale. D．It showed a downward trend. 3．What can local community members do to support mangrove restoration? A．Make restoration plans. B．Share ecological information. C．Establish protected areas. D．Update monitoring equipment. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．B 【导语】文章围绕红树林生态系统展开，介绍了2000-2020年红树林减少的驱动因素变化、减少速率的改善趋势，并阐述了政府、科研团队及当地社区在红树林保护与修复中的作用。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Agricultural activities, including aquaculture (水产养殖), oil palm plantations and rice cultivation, accounted for the largest share of global mangrove loss between 2000 and 2020. (在 2000 年至 2020 年期间，包括水产养殖、油棕种植园和水稻种植在内的农业活动是造成全球红树林损失的主要原因。)”以及饼状图2010-2020年的数据，农业活动相关的红树林减少驱动因素包括：水产养殖（Aquaculture）21%、油棕种植（Oil palm）14%、水稻种植（Rice）3%。将三者相加：21% + 14% + 3% = 38%。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“The rate of net mangrove loss decreased by 44%, falling from 181.5 km² per year in 2000 — 2010 to 102.4 km² per year in 2010 — 2020. (红树林净减少率下降了44%，从2000-2010年的每年181.5平方公里降至2010-2020年的每年102.4平方公里。)”可知，红树林减少速率呈现明显下降趋势。 3．细节理解题。根据最后一段“In some projects, community members contribute knowledge by describing the historical distribution of mangroves, causes of loss, and seasonal coastal changes they have observed. They also provide data through citizen science platforms like iNaturalist, helping researchers plan more effective restoration projects. (在一些项目中，社区成员通过描述红树林的历史分布、减少原因和他们观察到的季节性海岸变化来贡献知识，还通过公民科学平台如iNaturalist提供数据，帮助研究人员制定更有效的修复计划。)”可知，当地社区成员可通过分享生态相关信息与数据来支持红树林修复工作。 Passage 2 （2026·广东阳江市·二模） When Bulwal Bilima (BB) first arrived at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, she, or possibly he, was very tired and dehydrated (脱水的). Named“strong turtle” in the language of the Yuin people on whose land it was found, the tiny 110g baby turtle, no bigger than a bar of soap, had a fight on its hands. The baby turtle was found stranded (搁浅的) last April, much further south than the usual hatching grounds. After days of feeding on squid, sardines and marine vitamins, BB, whose sex cannot be determined until it is fully mature, recovered. Then last month, it was finally fitted with a satellite tracker and released from Lord Howe Island. For conservationists, the rescue was about more than saving the life of one turtle. It was a fresh warning that warming seas are forcing species into new territories. The East Australian Current is strengthening and pushing warmer waters further south. Marine species once largely confined to Queensland, including endangered loggerhead turtles, are now turning up much further south in New South Wales — in places they have rarely been recorded before. Phoebe Meagher, a conservation officer who works on Taronga’s turtle tagging project, says their southward shift raises urgent conservation concerns. Often called guards of climate change, turtles are highly sensitive to environmental shifts. Sand temperature determines hatching sex: cooler sand produces males, hotter sand, females. As turtles move south, mismatches between ocean and sand temperatures could affect sex distribution or reduce survival. Intensifying currents may also alter habitat suitability, increase disease risk and push turtles closer to people — worsening uncertainty for already threatened species. BB is one of about 21 turtles tracked by Taronga conservationists along the New South Wales coast. For Herrin, who has rescued and released many turtles, the most powerful moments in the process remain the simplest. “When they swim away and they don’t look back, we know we’ve done OK, so that’s the best thanks that we can get,” she says. 1．What can we learn about BB? A．It was weak when discovered. B．Its gender is already confirmed. C．It was spotted in its usual home. D．Its name was given by local people. 2．What caused BB to appear far south? A．The cooler seawater. B．The stronger current. C．Less natural enemies. D．More hatching grounds. 3．What will environmental changes bring to turtles? A．Increase in survival rate. B．Suitable space for living. C．Intimate relation with humankind. D．Unbalanced proportion of sexes. 4．What is the main idea of the text? A．Marine species move to new territories. B．Turtles are sensitive to temperature changes. C．A rescued turtle signals risks out of climate change. D．Extinct species are protected with satellite trackers. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．D 4．C 【导语】本文讲述一只名为BB的幼龟获救、康复并放生的经历。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“When Bulwal Bilima (BB) first arrived at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, she, or possibly he, was very tired and dehydrated (脱水的). (当Bulwal Bilima (BB)初次抵达澳大利亚悉尼塔龙加动物园时，这只小海龟身心疲惫且严重脱水。)”可知，这只海龟被发现时身体虚弱。 2．细节理解题。根据第四段“The East Australian Current is strengthening and pushing warmer waters further south. (东澳大利亚洋流不断增强，将温暖海水持续推向南部海域。)”可知，变强的洋流是海龟出现在南部偏远海域的主要原因。 3．细节理解题。根据第六段 “As turtles move south, mismatches between ocean and sand temperatures could affect sex distribution or reduce survival. (随着海龟南迁，海水与沙滩温度失衡会影响性别比例，甚至降低存活率。)” 可知，环境变化会导致海龟性别比例失衡。 4．主旨大意题。全文以救助海龟BB为切入点，由这只获救的乌龟案例延伸至全球气候变暖、海洋环境改变带来的生态危机，核心在于借海龟的生存现状警示气候变化引发的各类生态风险。C项“一只获救的乌龟预示着气候变化带来的风险。”为文章主题。 Passage 3 （2026·广东清远市·二模） Witgar Wiegele, an organic farmer and baker from a small town in Austria, keeps a cow named Veronika and noticed that it occasionally played with sticks and used them to scratch (搔痒) its body. Besides, the cow recognised family members’ voices and hurried to meet them when they called. Word soon got around and before long a video of the cow’s behaviour reached biologists in Vienna who specialise in animal intelligence. They immediately grasped the importance of the video. “It was a cow using an actual tool,” said Dr Antonio Osuna Mascaró at the city’s University of Veterinary Medicine. “We got everything ready and jumped in the car to visit.” Armed with a brush, Osuna Mascaró and his teammate Alice Auersperg set about testing Veronika’s skills. Through a series of field trials, the cow proved it could not only pick up the brush, but use it according to the job at hand. If the brush was at an awkward angle, Veronika used its tongue to reposition it before holding it tightly with its teeth. And it even used both ends of the brush for multiple purposes. Livestock (牲畜) have never been considered the sharpest of animals. Gary Larson’s 1982 Far Side cartoon, Cow Tools, shows a cow standing behind a table of oddly shaped objects. It confused scores of readers, including Larson’s mother, causing him to explain: “While I have never met a cow who could make tools, I felt sure that if I did, the tools would lack something in complexity.” It is unclear how Veronika acquired its skills. The researchers believe cattle may simply be smarter than people have previously realised. Since the study, Osuna Mascaró said other clever cows have come to light. “We don’t believe that Veronika is the Einstein of cows,” he said. “What this tells us is that cows have the potential to innovate tool use, and we have ignored this fact for thousands of years.” 1．What did the biologists probably think of the video? A．It was AI-generated. B．It was rather surprising. C．It was very convincing. D．It was well-preserved. 2．What does paragraph 3 show about Veronika? A．It was good at using tools. B．It was very friendly to visitors. C．It often played with a brush for fun. D．It proved to be Wiegele’s good helper. 3．Why did Larson draw the Far Side cartoon? A．To express his opinions of tools. B．To send it to his mother as a gift. C．To show his experiences with cows. D．To highlight cows’ low intelligence. 4．What might Osuna Mascaró agree with? A．Veronika is the smartest cow. B．Tool use is common among cows. C．More studies on cows are necessary. D．Cows have been undervalued for ages. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 【导语】文章主要讲述了一头名叫Veronika的奶牛使用工具的行为引起了生物学家的关注，并揭示了奶牛可能比人们之前认为的更聪明。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Word soon got around and before long a video of the cow’s behaviour reached biologists in Vienna who specialise in animal intelligence. They immediately grasped the importance of the video. (消息很快传开了，不久，一段关于这头奶牛行为的视频传到了维也纳专门研究动物智能的生物学家手中。他们立刻意识到了这段视频的重要性。)”可知，生物学家们可能认为这段视频相当令人惊讶。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Through a series of field trials, the cow proved it could not only pick up the brush, but use it according to the job at hand. (通过一系列的实地试验，这头奶牛证明它不仅能拿起刷子，还能根据手头的工作使用刷子。)”可知，第三段表明Veronika很擅长使用工具。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Gary Larson’s 1982 Far Side cartoon, Cow Tools, shows a cow standing behind a table of oddly shaped objects. It confused scores of readers, including Larson’s mother, causing him to explain: “While I have never met a cow who could make tools, I felt sure that if I did, the tools would lack something in complexity.” (Gary Larson 1982年的《Far Side》漫画《Cow Tools》中，一头奶牛站在一张摆满奇形怪状物体的桌子后面。这让包括拉森的母亲在内的许多读者感到困惑，于是他解释说：“虽然我从未见过会制造工具的奶牛，但我确信，如果我见到了，这些工具在复杂性上会有所欠缺。”)”可知，Larson画《Far Side》漫画是为了强调奶牛的低智商。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段中““We don’t believe that Veronika is the Einstein of cows,” he said. “What this tells us is that cows have the potential to innovate tool use, and we have ignored this fact for thousands of years.” (他说：“我们不相信维罗妮卡是奶牛中的爱因斯坦。”。“这告诉我们，奶牛有潜力创新工具的使用，数千年来我们一直忽视这一事实。”)”可知，Osuna Mascaró可能同意奶牛几千年来一直被低估了。 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （2025·广东深圳市·二模） I started walking backward for no apparent reason. I was simply waving goodbye to my daughters when it hit me to take a few steps backward. Since I’d already started, I thought I could walk all the way home that way. After all, the contradiction of moving forward by going backward seemed engaging and worth exploring. The first problem was practical. Snow is a pain even for regular walking, so my pace slowed down considerably. At this different pace, life itself felt rushed in comparison. How silly it is that we’re always in such a hurry to get somewhere. For example, I often arrive at places long after my body gets there. Sometimes I reach my daughters’ school, but my mind is still at home, wondering whether I unplugged my wife’s hair dryer. Walking backward, however, forced me to adjust the pace of my body to my mind. The next thing had to do with vision. In regular walking, the path ahead is always visible. Here, you use other senses: you hear the car approaching, you sense the unevenness of the ground, and you notice the change in the firmness of the snow. You activate an entire set of skills we usually don’t use because of our dependence on sight. This way, the familiar path I walked every day suddenly felt like a grand adventure, a discovery I hadn’t anticipated. Because of my addiction to foolish ideas, I decided to continue my backward walking for the rest of the day. And I quickly realized something obvious: the path I enjoyed most was the one I had already travelled. And it struck me that this was the right way to look at life: moving toward a destination without ever forgetting where you’ve been, or how far you’ve come. Looking back is always good for self-value. There’s no way to look at yesterday and not feel better: for the illness that didn’t kill you, or the happy childhood days that still make you smile. 1．What interested the author in the first paragraph? A．Finding a new route back home. B．Engaging himself in deep thinking. C．Moving forward in a different manner. D．Seeing his daughters off every morning. 2．What did the author realize on the way back home? A．We need to stay focused at work. B．We don’t need to live a rushed life. C．We should spend more time with family. D．We shouldn’t compare ourselves to others. 3．How did the author overcome the vision problem? A．He studied a set of new skills. B．He depended on his memory. C．He followed his sense of direction. D．He made full use of other senses. 4．What message does the author seem to deliver in the last paragraph? A．Childhood is the best part in life. B．It’s inspiring to reflect on the past. C．It’s important to find your self-value. D．One ought to learn to forgive himself. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇叙议结合的文章。文章通过作者倒着走路的经历，探讨了放慢生活节奏、依赖其他感官以及回顾过去的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段的句子“I started walking backward for no apparent reason. I was simply waving goodbye to my daughters when it hit me to take a few steps backward. Since I’d already started, I thought I could walk all the way home that way. After all, the contradiction of moving forward by going backward seemed engaging and worth exploring.(我毫无缘由地开始倒着行走。当时正挥手向女儿们道别，突然心血来潮想后退几步。既然已经开了头，我索性决定就这么倒着走回家。毕竟，这种通过后退实现前进的矛盾感既引人入胜又值得玩味。)”可知，作者对以一种不同的方式前进感兴趣。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“At this different pace, life itself felt rushed in comparison. How silly it is that we’re always in such a hurry to get somewhere.(在这个不同的速度下，生活本身相比之下显得很匆忙。我们总是急于到达某个地方，这真是太傻了。)”可知，作者觉得人们总是急于到达某个地方太傻了，可得出作者意识到我们不需要过一种匆忙的生活。故选B项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The next thing had to do with vision. In regular walking, the path ahead is always visible. Here, you use other senses: you hear the car approaching, you sense the unevenness of the ground, and you notice the change in the firmness of the snow.(下一件事与视觉有关。在正常的行走中，前方的道路总是可见的。在这里，你使用其他感官：你听到汽车靠近的声音，你感觉到地面的不平整，你注意到雪的硬度的变化。)”可知，作者通过充分利用其他感官来克服视觉问题。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段的句子“And I quickly realized something obvious: the path I enjoyed most was the one I had already travelled. And it struck me that this was the right way to look at life: moving toward a destination without ever forgetting where you’ve been, or how far you’ve come. Looking back is always good for self-value. There’s no way to look at yesterday and not feel better: for the illness that didn’t kill you, or the happy childhood days that still make you smile.(我很快意识到一些显而易见的事情：我最喜欢的道路是我已经走过的那条。我突然意识到，这是看待生活的正确方式：朝着一个目的地前进，而不要忘记你去过哪里，也不要忘记你走了多远。回顾总是有利于自我价值。当你回顾昨天的时候，你会感觉好多了：因为那场没有夺去你生命的疾病，或者那些仍然让你微笑的快乐童年。)”可知，作者认为回顾过去是很有启发性的。故选B项。 Passage 2 （2026·广东清远市·二模） For the Vandenburg family that includes Mom Kaelyn, Dad Ren, children Violet, 11, Toby, 10, and Xavier, 9, it’s teamwork that makes their small craft (手工艺) business, Kaelyn’s Krafts, work, with the children artistically involved as much or as little as they’d like. While the family is new to the Prince George craft fair scene, having just started attending this year, Kaelyn’s crafting journey began years earlier at university in San Diego. There, she made her own clothes on a roommate’s sewing machine, and later progressed to sewing costumes for her young children. Kaelyn’s Krafts’s slogan (标语) is “You dream it, I make it”, and she specializes in creating a range of matching pieces. She has a sharp eye for detail, which makes each of her projects one-of-a-kind. When people see her products at craft fairs, the biggest misconception is that they’re mass-produced elsewhere and resold. But that couldn’t be further from the truth: every item is uniquely handmade by the family at home — including the impressive 3D-printed creations Ren designs. At the markets, Toby and Xavier spend their time sewing the wallets displayed on their craft table. Violet lends a hand by painting eyes on the 3D-printed creatures — one of the family’s most popular creations. In the Vandenburg household it’s important for the children to learn the ways of the world, including tasks to be completed at home and for the creations that are sold to earn money. “We teach the kids a skill, regardless of gender, because they are going to need those skills as adults,” Kaelyn said. “So we teach all three kids how to cook, all three kids learn how to do home repairs and all three kids learn to sew. It takes a lot of work to teach them, but it’s worth the effort knowing that they will be equipped for their adult lives.” 1．What can we say about Kaelyn’s Krafts? A．It is a skill-based family business. B．It is a strictly scheduled business. C．It is a highly profitable business. D．It’s a multi-generational business. 2．What does Kaelyn’s slogan imply? A．She values selling products. B．She focuses on mass production. C．She prioritizes dreams of young kids. D．She emphasizes personalized service. 3．How do Kaelyn’s kids contribute to the business? A．By handling customer inquiries. B．By planning craft fairs and events. C．By helping make and decorate items. D．By designing the 3D models for printing. 4．What would be the best title for the text? A．Discover Fun at Local Craft Fairs B．Meet the Family that Crafts Together C．3D Printing: A New Creative Trend D．The Vandenburgs: Great Love for Children 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】文章主要讲述了Vandenburg一家通过团队合作经营手工艺品生意的故事。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“For the Vandenburg family that includes Mom Kaelyn, Dad Ren, children Violet, 11, Toby, 10, and Xavier, 9, it’s teamwork that makes their small craft (手工艺) business, Kaelyn’s Krafts, work, with the children artistically involved as much or as little as they’d like.(对于Vandenburg一家来说，包括妈妈Kaelyn、爸爸Ren、11岁的Violet、10岁的Toby和9岁的Xavier，正是团队合作让他们的手工艺品小生意Kaelyn’s Krafts得以运转，孩子们可以随心所欲地参与艺术创作)”以及最后一段中“We teach the kids a skill, regardless of gender, because they are going to need those skills as adults.(我们教孩子们一项技能，不分性别，因为他们成年后需要这些技能)”可知，Kaelyn’s Krafts是一个以技能为基础的家庭生意。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段中“Kaelyn’s Krafts’s slogan (标语) is “You dream it, I make it”, and she specializes in creating a range of matching pieces. She has a sharp eye for detail, which makes each of her projects one-of-a-kind.（Kaelyn’s Krafts的标语是“你梦想，我创造”，她专门制作一系列相匹配的作品。她对细节有敏锐的洞察力，这使得她的每一个项目都是独一无二的)”可知，Kaelyn的标语意味着她强调个性化服务。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“At the markets, Toby and Xavier spend their time sewing the wallets displayed on their craft table. Violet lends a hand by painting eyes on the 3D-printed creatures — one of the family’s most popular creations.(在市场上，Toby和Xavier花时间缝制展示在工艺桌上的钱包。Violet帮忙在3D打印的生物上画眼睛——这是这个家庭最受欢迎的创作之一)”可知，Kaelyn的孩子们通过帮助制作和装饰物品来为生意做出贡献。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段中“For the Vandenburg family that includes Mom Kaelyn, Dad Ren, children Violet, 11, Toby, 10, and Xavier, 9, it’s teamwork that makes their small craft (手工艺) business, Kaelyn’s Krafts, work, with the children artistically involved as much or as little as they’d like.(对于Vandenburg一家来说，包括妈妈Kaelyn、爸爸Ren、11岁的Violet、10岁的Toby和9岁的Xavier，正是团队合作让他们的手工艺品小生意Kaelyn’s Krafts得以运转，孩子们可以随心所欲地参与艺术创作)”以及文章内容可知，文章主要讲述了Vandenburg一家通过团队合作经营手工艺品生意的故事。因此，本文的最佳标题是“Meet the Family that Crafts Together(认识一起做手工艺品的家庭)”。 主题01 人与社会——历史社会与文化 Passage 1 （2026·广东东莞市·二模） Human identity is a complex and ever-changing topic, and it has experienced a significant shift in the digital era. Decades ago, most people defined themselves primarily by their personal qualities, family values and the roles they played in their local community. However, in today’s fully linked world, people’s sense of self is increasingly intertwined with the things they consume, especially on various social media platforms. On popular social media apps, many users, particularly young people, link their self-image closely to the lifestyle choices they make online. For instance, some choose to follow minimalist living trends, posting pictures of simple daily items, while others favor vintage style, collecting old clothes and accessories to show their unique taste. These choices are no longer just about daily needs; they become a way for people to build and show their identity to others. This phenomenon is not entirely new, as early marketing experts in the 1920s had already found that products could play a part in shaping how people see themselves. Today, this trend has become much more obvious, with more people defining themselves by what they buy and follow rather than their inner character. This change brings about a paradox (矛盾): many people hope to stand out and be unique, yet they blindly follow carefully planned online trends, which turn their personal identity into a kind of product that can be bought and sold. Besides, digital culture has gradually weakened real community bonds. In the past, people with different opinions could talk openly and still maintain friendly relationships. But now, most people stay in online echo chambers where everyone holds similar views, and few are willing to listen to different voices. This lack of meaningful communication breaks the social ties that used to connect different groups of people, making real interpersonal connections weaker than before. 1．What does the underlined word “intertwined” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A．Compared. B．Satisfied. C．Connected. D．Filled. 2．Why do many young people follow various lifestyle trends online? A．To show off their wealth. B．To improve their living skills. C．To form and express their identity. D．To make more online friends easily. 3．What can we infer about “online echo chambers” from the last paragraph? A．They discourage similar opinions. B．They define people’s daily demands. C．They strengthen real interpersonal bonds. D．They block acceptance of different voices. 4．What is the text mainly about? A．Changes brought by marketing development. B．Influences of digital age on human identity. C．Popular social media apps among the youth. D．Ways to build healthy interpersonal identity. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要介绍了数字时代人类身份认同发生重大转变，包括与消费关联、出现矛盾及影响人际关系。 1．词句猜测题。根据第一段“Decades ago, most people defined themselves primarily by their personal qualities, family values and the roles they played in their local community. However, in today’s fully linked world, people’s sense of self is increasingly intertwined with the things they consume, especially on various social media platforms. (几十年前，大多数人主要通过个人品质、家庭价值观以及在当地社区中所扮演的角色来定义自己。然而，在当今这个全面互联的世界里，人们的自我意识越来越intertwined与他们消费的东西，尤其是在各种社交媒体平台上。)”可知，过去和现在人们定义自己的方式形成对比，这里强调现在人们的自我意识与消费的东西紧密相连，intertwined意思是“相连的，交织的”，与Connected意思相近。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段“On popular social media apps, many users, particularly young people, link their self-image closely to the lifestyle choices they make online.(在流行的社交媒体应用程序上，许多用户，尤其是年轻人，将他们的自我形象与他们在网上做出的生活方式选择紧密联系起来)”以及“These choices are no longer just about daily needs; they become a way for people to build and show their identity to others. (这些选择不再仅仅是关于日常需求；它们成为人们向他人建立和展示自己身份的一种方式。)”可知，许多年轻人追随各种网络生活方式潮流是为了形成和表达自己的身份。 3．推理判断题。根据最后一段“But now, most people stay in online echo chambers where everyone holds similar views, and few are willing to listen to different voices. This lack of meaningful communication breaks the social ties that used to connect different groups of people, making real interpersonal connections weaker than before. (但现在，大多数人待在在线回音室里，每个人都持有相似的观点，很少有人愿意倾听不同的声音。这种缺乏有意义的交流打破了曾经连接不同人群的社会纽带，使真实的人际关系比以前更加脆弱。)”可知，“online echo chambers”阻碍了不同声音的接受。 4．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Human identity is a complex and ever-changing topic, and it has experienced a significant shift in the digital era. (人类身份是一个复杂且不断变化的话题，在数字时代它经历了重大转变。)”以及文章内容可知，本文围绕数字时代人们身份认同的变化、带来的矛盾以及对人际关系的影响等方面展开论述，所以文章主要讲的是数字时代对人类身份认同的影响。 Passage 2 （2025·广东省·二模） Distraction is often said to be the major cognitive (认知的) crisis of our time. In a recent article in The Atlantic, Rose Horowitch noted that “university students have trouble staying focused on even a poem”, and many American middle and high schools have shifted from literary texts to shorter passages. Actually, accusations of declining attention are nothing new in modernity. Even in the early 20th century, Ezra Pound observed a shift from poetry to prose (散文), explaining it as a result of readers’ inability to engage with the linguistic complexity of poetry. Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued. Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.” This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits. Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink — with history as our guide — how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways. 1．What does the underlined word “accusations” in paragraph 2 mean? A．Criticisms. B．Origins. C．Trends. D．Indicators. 2．What does the increase of audiobook listeners imply according to Horowitch? A．Printed books are less accessible. B．Reading preferences have changed. C．Digital reading devices are more popular. D．Modern people have limited reading time. 3．Why does the author mention the Invisible Gorilla Experiment in paragraph 4? A．To display the difficulty of multitasking. B．To illustrate the limitation of focused attention. C．To prove the wide presence of distraction in daily life. D．To stress the importance of cognitive flexibility in sports. 4．What will probably be discussed next? A．More valuable lessons taught by history. B．Challenges facing the young generation. C．The impact of technology on literacy skills. D．Strategies for book reading in the digital age. 【答案】1．A 2．B 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文是议论文。探讨了现代社会中注意力分散的现象及其背后的原因。 1．词句猜测题。根据后文“Over the decades, similar complaints about attention have continued.(几十年来，关于注意力的类似抱怨一直在继续)”可知，本段介绍了对注意力下降的指责，推知accusations应是“指责”之意，和A项意思相近。故选A项。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Yet, Horowitch suggests that rather than a loss of reading ability, we may be witnessing a shift in consumption habits. Students now view reading books much like listening to old record albums — outdated. Meanwhile, the popularity of audiobooks continues to grow. This suggests that the issue is not an inability to read long novels but rather a shift in what people value. “Students can still read books,” Horowitch wrote. “They’re just choosing not to.”(然而，霍洛维奇认为，我们可能正在目睹消费习惯的转变，而不是阅读能力的丧失。现在的学生认为读书就像听老唱片一样——过时了。与此同时，有声书的受欢迎程度也在持续增长。这表明，问题不在于无法阅读长篇小说，而在于人们的价值观发生了转变。“学生们仍然可以读书，”霍洛维奇写道。“他们只是选择不这么做。”)”可知，有声书听众的增加意味着阅读偏好已经改变。故选B项。 3．推理判断题。根据第四段“This raises a deeper question: What kind of attention do we truly need, and why? Psychologists distinguish between focused attention and broader attention. In the famous Invisible Gorilla Experiment, participants counting basketball passes failed to notice a person in a gorilla suit dancing in the background. A wider focus, in contrast, may engage different cognitive skills and offer unique benefits.(这就提出了一个更深层次的问题：我们真正需要什么样的关注，为什么？心理学家区分了集中注意力和广泛注意力。在著名的“看不见的大猩猩实验”中，计算篮球传球次数的参与者没有注意到背景中有一个穿着大猩猩服装的人在跳舞。相比之下，更广泛的关注可能涉及不同的认知技能，并提供独特的好处)”可知，本段提到隐形大猩猩实验是为了说明专注注意力的局限性，即过于集中注意力可能导致忽略其他重要信息。故选B项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Could the younger generation be developing valuable attention modes we fail to recognize? What of the rapid, quick-fire, written exchanges of instant messaging? The art of making short and clever statements in 140 or 280 characters? What about the skills and quick reactions needed in video games? These new ways of engaging with content challenge us to rethink—with history as our guide—how we might approach long-form culture in fresh and flexible ways.(年轻一代是否正在发展有价值的注意力模式，而我们却没有意识到？那么快速、快速、书面的即时通讯交流呢？用140或280个字符写出简短而聪明的陈述的艺术？那么电子游戏中需要的技能和快速反应呢？这些与内容互动的新方式要求我们重新思考——以历史为指导——我们如何以新鲜而灵活的方式接近长篇文化)”可知，接下来可能会讨论如何在数字时代以新的方式重新融入长篇文化，也就是数字时代的阅读策略。故选D项。 主题02 人与社会——科学与技术 Passage 1 （2026·广东省江门市·二模） A large beverage (饮料) company will be using over 4.1 billion kilograms of plastic a year by the year 2030, unless it stops using single-use plastic, according to a recent report from the conservation organization Oceana. Oceana also estimates that by 2030, an annual 602 million kilograms of the company’s plastic packaging will be polluting the world’s ocean and waterways. The report says that this amount is enough to fill the stomachs of 18 million blue whales. Oceana made its estimates using the company’s own reported data on its use of plastic packaging between 2018 and 2023, and a forecast of the company’s future sales growth based on past trends. A 2024 study found that a main product by the company is already the world’s worst plastic-polluting brand. Oceana points out the problem is the company’s use of single-use plastic instead of reusable packaging and that it should be solved first. Reusable bottles can be used up to 25 times if made of thicker plastic, and up to 50 times if made of glass. The company previously had a goal of using 25% reusable packaging by 2030, but announced that it had given up that goal at the end of 2024. Instead, the company says it will increase the use of recycled plastic in its packaging and increase the collection of single-use plastic bottles for further recycling. However, Oceana says that although the company has recently planned to rely on the use of recycled materials and collection of plastic for recycling, it won’t reduce the impact of its plastic use. The leader of Oceana said, “Single-use plastic is bad for the ocean, human health, and business. Recycling can’t solve the company’s out-of-control plastic problem. Reuse can.” “Single-use plastic bottles made with recycled content can — just like bottles made of original plastic — still cause ocean pollution and harm ocean life,” he added. As well as harming sea life, plastic use is also harmful to human health. Several studies have connected plastic pollution and microplastics to serious health conditions, such as cancer, heart disease, and dementia (痴呆). 1．How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A．By raising questions. B．By citing a book. C．By making a prediction. D．By reporting historical statistics. 2．Why does the author mention “18 million blue whales” in paragraph 2? A．To report the data of the injured whales. B．To prove the success of wildlife conservation. C．To present the company’s future sales growth. D．To show the shocking amount of plastic waste. 3．What does Oceana suggest the company do to reduce plastic pollution? A．Collect single-use plastic bottles. B．Reduce production to cut plastic use. C．Invest in new plastic-degrading technologies. D．Replace single-use plastic with reusable packaging. 4．What is Oceana’s attitude to the company’s new plan? A．Supportive. B．Optimistic. C．Doubtful. D．Unconcerned. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．D 4．C 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。介绍了某大型饮料公司一次性塑料使用带来的污染问题、环保组织Oceana的建议等，体现了塑料污染对环境与健康的危害。 1．推理判断题。根据第一段“A large beverage (饮料) company will be using over 4.1 billion kilograms of plastic a year by the year 2030, unless it stops using single-use plastic, according to a recent report from the conservation organization Oceana. (根据环保组织Oceana的最新报告，除非停止使用一次性塑料，否则到2030年，一家大型饮料公司每年将使用超过41亿公斤的塑料)”可知，作者通过预测该公司2030年的塑料使用量引出话题。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第二段“Oceana also estimates that by 2030, an annual 602 million kilograms of the company’s plastic packaging will be polluting the world’s ocean and waterways. The report says that this amount is enough to fill the stomachs of 18 million blue whales. (Oceana还估计，到2030年，该公司每年将有6.02亿公斤的塑料包装污染全球海洋和水道。报告称，这个数量足以填满1800万头蓝鲸的胃)”可知，提到1800万头蓝鲸是为了凸显塑料垃圾数量惊人。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段“Oceana points out the problem is the company’s use of single-use plastic instead of reusable packaging and that it should be solved first. (Oceana指出，问题在于该公司使用一次性塑料而非可重复使用的包装，这一问题应优先解决)”可知，Oceana建议该公司用可重复使用的包装替代一次性塑料。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据第四段“However, Oceana says that although the company has recently planned to rely on the use of recycled materials and collection of plastic for recycling, it won’t reduce the impact of its plastic use. (然而，Oceana表示，尽管该公司最近计划依赖回收材料的使用和塑料回收收集，但这并不能减少其塑料使用的影响)”及“Recycling can’t solve the company’s out-of-control plastic problem. (回收无法解决该公司失控的塑料问题)”可知，Oceana对该公司的新计划持怀疑态度。故选C项。 Passage 2 （2026·广东深圳市·二模） Nitrogen fertiliser (氮肥) is essential for modern agriculture but carries a heavy environmental price, contributing to water pollution and soil degradation. However, simply reducing its use is not a solution. Crops typically respond to nitrogen shortage by investing more in root growth to search for nutrients, often at the expense of shoot (茎叶) development and grain production. While adaptive in the wild, this root-shoot trade-off limits agricultural productivity. For decades, the gene behind this trade-off has been unknown. In a new study, researchers from Nanjing Agricultural University, the University of Oxford, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences not only identified the gene responsible, but demonstrated that modifying it in rice can ensure stable shoot growth and yields even when nitrogen levels are low. The breakthrough could ultimately reduce dependence on artificial fertilisers. In experiments, the team found that a gene in rice called WRINKLED1a has distinct roles in the shoot and root. In the shoot, it switches on NGR5, a key gene that promotes branching. In the roots, WRINKLED1a supports nitrogen uptake, but also prevents the formation of a protein complex that would otherwise limit root growth. Interestingly, WRINKLED1a does not prevent this protein complex in the shoot, showing that its roles are tissue-specific. From over 3,000 rice varieties, the team identified a naturally stronger version of the gene and used traditional plant breeding (育种) to cross it into varieties carrying a weaker form. Over three field trials in Hainan and Anhui provinces, China, rice plants with this improved version maintained a more stable root-to-shoot balance across different nitrogen conditions, resulting in a 23.7% yield increase under low fertiliser use and a 19.9% increase under high fertiliser use. Lead author Dr. Shan Li noted that WRINKLED1a helps rice avoid the usual “more roots, less shoot” situation under nitrogen limitation, supporting stable yields with lower nitrogen inputs. “The next step is to investigate whether similar genes in other crops, such as wheat and corn, can be used to achieve the same outcomes,” she added. 1．Which aspect of the root-shoot trade-off does the new study focus on? A．Its economic cost. B．Its nutritional demand. C．Its genetic mechanism. D．Its environmental impact. 2．What can we learn about WRINKLED1a? A．Its function varies in different tissues. B．Its effect is restricted to the shoot. C．It promotes protein complex formation. D．It reduces nitrogen levels in the roots. 3．What might the study help to do according to the text? A．Contribute to food diversity. B．Facilitate sustainable farming. C．Justify nitrogen fertiliser use. D．Advance rice breeding methods. 4．What do Dr. Shan Li’s words suggest? A．The limitation of the research. B．A challenge in applying the findings. C．The need to test the outcomes. D．A possible direction for further study. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．B 4．D 【导语】本文围绕农作物在缺氮环境下的根冠权衡现象展开，介绍科研团队成功锁定调控该现象的关键基因，改良水稻品种实现减肥增产，并展望该研究在其他农作物上的后续应用前景。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“For decades, the gene behind this trade-off has been unknown. In a new study, researchers not only identified the gene responsible, but demonstrated that modifying it in rice can ensure stable shoot growth and yields even when nitrogen levels are low. (几十年来，控制这种根冠权衡的基因一直不为人知。在一项新研究中，研究人员不仅找到了关键基因，还证实改良水稻中的该基因，能让水稻在低氮环境下依旧维持茎叶正常生长与产量稳定。)”可知，这项新研究聚焦根冠权衡背后的基因运作机制。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“Interestingly, WRINKLED1a does not prevent this protein complex in the shoot, showing that its roles are tissue-specific. (有趣的是，WRINKLED1a基因不会在茎叶组织中抑制该蛋白质复合体的形成，这表明它的功能具有组织特异性。)”可知，该基因在不同植物组织中作用不同。 3．推理判断题。根据第二段“The breakthrough could ultimately reduce dependence on artificial fertilisers. (这一突破最终有望减少农业对人工化肥的依赖。)”以及第四段“Over three field trials in Hainan and Anhui provinces, China, rice plants with this improved version maintained a more stable root-to-shoot balance across different nitrogen conditions, resulting in a 23.7% yield increase under low fertiliser use and a 19.9% increase under high fertiliser use.(在中国海南省和安徽省的三次田间试验中，使用这种改进版本的水稻在不同的氮肥条件下保持了更稳定的根冠平衡，在低化肥使用下产量增加了23.7%，在高化肥使用下增加了19.9%。)”可知，该研究能够减少化肥使用、兼顾增产与生态保护，助力可持续农业发展。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The next step is to investigate whether similar genes in other crops, such as wheat and corn, can be used to achieve the same outcomes. (下一步我们将研究小麦、玉米等其他农作物中是否存在同类基因，能否复刻相同的增产效果。)”可知，Shan Li博士的话指明了后续进一步研究的发展方向。 Passage 3 （2025·广东省深圳市·二模） A new groundbreaking study reveals a landmark breakthrough in the field of snakebite treatment. Researchers, led by David Baker from the University of Washington, have designed new proteins — unlike any found in nature — that can inactivate some of the most poisonous components of snake bite toxins (毒素). Snakebites represent a substantial global health issue, affecting millions of people each year. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 million people suffer from snakebites annually, with more than 100,000 deaths and 300,000 cases of permanent disabilities. Current treatment options, mainly obtained from animal blood, often present drawbacks, including high production costs, limited efficiency, and severe side effects, such as causing shock and breathing difficulties. In light of these challenges, Baker and his team have made effective use of deep learning tools to develop artificial proteins capable of attaching to and inactivating toxins. The study focuses on a specific group of snake proteins known as three-finger toxins. These toxins often bypass the immune (免疫的) system, making conventional treatments ineffective. Notably, the newly designed proteins provide significant protection against deadly amounts of three-finger toxins in mice, achieving survival rates ranging from 80% to 100%. By avoiding the lengthy and resource-intensive processes associated with conventional antibody development, this approach could lead to more accessible and affordable treatments. Also, the new proteins are smaller, allowing for greater penetration (渗透) into body systems to quickly inactivate the toxins and reduce damage. The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings. While the study’s findings are encouraging, the researchers acknowledge that traditional antitoxins will remain central to snakebite treatment for the near future. The newly created computer-designed antitoxins can be integrated into existing treatment as additions, enhancing the overall effectiveness of established treatments. Meanwhile, scientists believe the new methods employed in this study could be beneficial to tackling other diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of less expensive medicines for various health challenges. 1．Which is a shortcoming of the current snakebite treatments? A．They mainly rely on animal blood. B．They are effective in certain regions. C．They can lead to serious health risks. D．They may leave toxins in patients’ bodies. 2．How did Baker’s team deal with the current challenges? A．By inventing deep learning tools. B．By identifying more snake toxins. C．By enhancing the immune system. D．By designing AI-generated proteins. 3．What is paragraph 4 mainly about concerning Baker’s new study? A．Its advantages. B．Its strategies. C．Its procedures. D．Its limitations. 4．What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A．The existing approaches are hard to change. B．The conventional treatments are out of date. C．The new methods might enlighten other treatments. D．The new antitoxins will be the core of future methods. 【答案】1．C 2．D 3．A 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要报道了一项科学家利用AI设计新型蛋白质，成功中和蛇毒的突破性研究。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“Current treatment options, mainly obtained from animal blood, often present drawbacks, including high production costs, limited efficiency, and severe side effects, such as causing shock and breathing difficulties.(目前主要从动物血液中获取的治疗方案往往存在缺点，包括生产成本高、效率有限和严重的副作用，例如引起休克和呼吸困难)”可知，目前蛇咬伤治疗的缺点是会导致严重的健康风险。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“In light of these challenges, Baker and his team have made effective use of deep learning tools to develop artificial proteins capable of attaching to and inactivating toxins. The study focuses on a specific group of snake proteins known as three-finger toxins. These toxins often bypass the immune (免疫的) system, making conventional treatments ineffective. Notably, the newly designed proteins provide significant protection against deadly amounts of three-finger toxins in mice, achieving survival rates ranging from 80% to 100%.(鉴于这些挑战，Baker和他的团队已经有效地利用深度学习工具来开发能够附着和灭活毒素的人工蛋白质。这项研究的重点是一组特殊的蛇蛋白，被称为三指毒素。这些毒素经常绕过免疫系统，使传统的治疗无效。值得注意的是，新设计的蛋白质在小鼠体内对致命数量的三指毒素提供了显著的保护，使存活率从80%到100%不等)”以及第四段“The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings.(利用人工智能设计和生产这些蛋白质的效率和速度表明，药物发现过程发生了革命性的转变，特别是在资源有限的情况下)”可知，Baker的团队通过设计人工智能生成的蛋白质应对当前的挑战。故选D。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段“By avoiding the lengthy and resource-intensive processes associated with conventional antibody development, this approach could lead to more accessible and affordable treatments. Also, the new proteins are smaller, allowing for greater penetration (渗透) into body systems to quickly inactivate the toxins and reduce damage. The efficiency and speed at which these proteins can be designed and produced using AI indicate a transformative shift in drug discovery processes, especially in resource-limited settings.(通过避免与传统抗体开发相关的漫长和资源密集型过程，这种方法可能导致更容易获得和负担得起的治疗方法。此外，新的蛋白质更小，允许更大的渗透到身体系统，迅速灭活毒素，减少损害。利用人工智能设计和生产这些蛋白质的效率和速度表明，药物发现过程发生了革命性的转变，特别是在资源有限的情况下)”可知，这一段主要讲述了AI设计的蛋白质技术相较于传统抗蛇毒血清开发的革命性优势。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Meanwhile, scientists believe the new methods employed in this study could be beneficial to tackling other diseases, potentially leading to the emergence of less expensive medicines for various health challenges.(与此同时，科学家们相信，这项研究中采用的新方法可能对治疗其他疾病有益，可能会导致出现更便宜的药物，以应对各种健康挑战)”可知，这些新方法可能会给其他治疗方法带来启发。故选C。 Passage 4 （2026·广东江门市·二模） When advertising leaders call themselves “cockroaches (蟑螂)”, it is no self-criticism. It means that they have an extraordinary ability to survive great changes. Copywriters adjusted to radio in the 1920s; artists accepted TV in the 1950s; agencies survived the 2000s shift to online ads. Facing artificial intelligence (AI) — the most serious change — they gathered confidently at their annual Cannes meeting. As one of the fields most greatly influenced by AI, advertising offers a preview of how the technology will reshape other industries. The gap between human ad workers and AI chatbots is narrower than imagined. Creative work was once thought safe from automation — large language models (LLMs) value predictability more than creativity. Yet while truly creative ads like attaching step-counters to chickens to promote free-range eggs are still made by humans, leading technology companies now offer AI tools that produce acceptable videos or rewrite ad copy. However, with large amounts of money spent on ads yearly, most goes to common campaigns. The claim that AI will handle 95% of marketing work and that humans may only keep the 5% most creative tasks is more a warning than an exaggeration (夸张). Big companies gain most from AI, which goes against the idea that AI will make skills and intelligence available to all. Small businesses benefit — they can now make TV-quality ads for thousands instead of millions — but some big tech firms control half the global ad market. AI needs expensive computing power and large data sets, resources only the rich can get. Unlike human intelligence, which is widely spread, AI can be bought. Instead of making the competition fair, AI lets the wealthy hoard competitive advantages. AI’s effects are hard to predict. Advertisers are moving budgets from TV to simple outdoor billboards — AI now uses big data to prove if people who saw the billboard bought the product, turning guesses into clear results. Traditional public relations is another unexpected winner: As consumers use chatbots more, brands must make LLMs speak well of them. The best way is to influence the news sources LLMs depend on. In the AI age, offline communication may work better than high-tech “search-engine optimization”. Though advertising has special survival skills, its AI experience shows what’s coming for all businesses. 1．What does the example of the “step-counter chicken campaign” mainly show? A．The wide use of creative marketing strategies. B．The rapid development of AI advertising tools. C．AI’s inability to finish common advertising tasks. D．Humans’ unique advantage in creative advertising. 2．What does the underlined word “hoard” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Lose. B．Keep. C．Share. D．Exchange. 3．What mainly leads to the growing popularity of outdoor billboards? A．AI’s ability to measure their effects accurately. B．Their stronger visual attraction than TV ads. C．Their lower cost than high-tech online campaigns. D．Consumers’ growing preference for offline advertising. 4．What can be a suitable title for the text? A．AI: A Threat to Advertising Leaders. B．AI and Advertising: Changes and Lessons. C．Big Companies: Winners of AI Revolution. D．“Cockroaches” in AIAds: A Way to Survive. 【答案】1．D 2．B 3．A 4．B 【导语】文章主要分析了人工智能对广告行业的影响、带来的竞争不平等问题，以及为其他行业提供的经验启示。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段中“Creative work was once thought safe from automation — large language models (LLMs) value predictability more than creativity. Yet while truly creative ads like attaching step-counters to chickens to promote free-range eggs are still made by humans, leading technology companies now offer AI tools that produce acceptable videos or rewrite ad copy. (创意工作曾一度被认为能免受自动化的影响——大型语言模型更看重可预测性而非创造力。然而，尽管像给鸡佩戴计步器来推广散养鸡蛋这样真正有创意的广告仍由人类制作，但领先的科技公司现在提供的AI工具已经能够生成可接受的视频或重写广告文案)”可知，“计步器鸡广告”的例子主要展示了人类在创意广告方面的独特优势。 2．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“AI needs expensive computing power and large data sets, resources only the rich can get. Unlike human intelligence, which is widely spread, AI can be bought. Instead of making the competition fair, AI lets the wealthy hoard competitive advantages.(人工智能需要昂贵的计算能力和大型数据集，这些资源只有富人才能获得。与广泛传播的人类智能不同，人工智能是可以购买的。人工智能并没有使竞争变得公平，反而让富人hoard竞争优势)”可知，人工智能所需的昂贵计算能力和大型数据集仅能被富人获取，AI可被购买，因此它并未使竞争公平，而是让富人“保留”了竞争优势，故划线词意思是“保留”，与“Keep”同义。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Advertisers are moving budgets from TV to simple outdoor billboards — AI now uses big data to prove if people who saw the billboard bought the product, turning guesses into clear results. (广告商正在将预算从电视转移到简单的户外广告牌上——人工智能现在利用大数据来证明看过广告牌的人是否购买了产品，将猜测变成了明确的结果)”可知，户外广告牌越来越受欢迎的主要原因是人工智能能够准确衡量其效果。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段“Facing artificial intelligence (AI) — the most serious change — they gathered confidently at their annual Cannes meeting. As one of the fields most greatly influenced by AI, advertising offers a preview of how the technology will reshape other industries. (面对人工智能——最严峻的变化——他们自信地聚集在一年一度的戛纳会议上。作为受人工智能影响最大的领域之一，广告业预示了这项技术将如何重塑其他行业)”以及最后一段“Though advertising has special survival skills, its AI experience shows what’s coming for all businesses. (尽管广告业拥有特殊的生存技能，但它在人工智能方面的经历预示着所有企业即将面临的局面)”可知，文章主要探讨了人工智能对广告行业的影响，包括其带来的变化和教训，并指出这些经验可供其他行业借鉴。故B项“AI and Advertising: Changes and Lessons (人工智能与广告：变革与启示)”能概括文章内容，最适合做文章标题。 主题03 人与自我——生活与学习 Passage 1 （2026·广东东莞市·二模） At first glance, the two photos look like exact copies: a young cyclist beneath the glaciers near the Everest Base Camp, with his bike on his shoulder, face fixed in determination. The same spot, same light, same shadows. Yet they were taken 40 years apart. The first photo shows Perce Hughes, a cycling enthusiast who set out in 1984 at the age of 22 on an adventure that took him across Europe, through Asia and eventually to Sydney. In the second, William, Perce Hughes’ son, recreated his father’s pose almost four decades later. “I was raised on my dad’s stories,” William told Cyclists Circle, “and the adventure was always calling to me.” And so, in September 2024, also at the age of 22, he carried out a plan of pedaling from the English town of Chatsworth on a 25,000-kilometer, 19-month ride to Sydney. Finding the right bicycle wasn’t easy. William had searched online for the steel-framed touring bike his dad rode, and finally got it for £600. Then there was the task of pinpointing where his dad’s photos were taken. He dived into records, mapping out every documented route. And for the trickier locations, he turned to AI for help. “It wasn’t always smooth, but I kept trying.” The result? A striking set of images — the same places, the same poses, sometimes even the same faces. One photo shows Perce Hughes with a young boy and his parents. William tracked down the location and, although the parents had passed away, he was able to meet and pose with the man the young boy had become. But the recreated moment that moved him the most was the Everest shot — bike on his back, glacier in the background. “Every time I stood on the exact spot where he would have stood, I felt a deeper connection to Dad. The only thing dividing us was time. I’ve heard stories from my dad my entire life, and now I’m there in the places where those stories took place. It’s very, very special.” 1．What do we know from the two photos? A．They record the growth of a man. B．They were shot four decades apart. C．They display the power of nature. D．They were taken by the same person. 2．Why did William come up with the plan? A．To challenge his own limits. B．To recall his childhood. C．To relive his father’s adventure. D．To photograph the journey. 3．What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A．Images of different locations. B．Worries before the adventure. C．Memories preserved in photos. D．Preparations made for the journey. 4．Which of the following is the best title for the text? A．Documentary of the Everest. B．Recreated Photos Across Time. C．Great Challenges in a Journey. D．The Fun of Long-distance Cycling. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述儿子威廉追随父亲的骑行冒险经历，复刻旧照片与旅行路线，跨越时光，收获了深刻的父子情感联结。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段“Yet they were taken 40 years apart. (然而这两张照片的拍摄时间相隔四十年。)”可知，两张照片拍摄间隔四十年。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段““I was raised on my dad’s stories,” William told Cyclists Circle, “and the adventure was always calling to me.”(“我从小听着父亲的故事长大，”威廉告诉《骑行者圈》，“这场冒险一直吸引着我。”)”可知，他想要重温父亲的冒险旅程。 3．主旨大意题。根据第四段“Finding the right bicycle wasn’t easy. William had searched online for the steel-framed touring bike his dad rode, and finally got it for £600. (找到合适的自行车并不容易。威廉在网上搜寻父亲当年骑的钢架旅行自行车，并最终以600英镑购入。)”以及“He dived into records, mapping out every documented route. And for the trickier locations, he turned to AI for help.(他翻阅记录，标出了每一条记录在案的路线。对于更棘手的地方，他转向人工智能寻求帮助)”可知，本段主要介绍旅途的各项准备工作。 4．主旨大意题。根据第二段“The first photo shows Perce Hughes, a cycling enthusiast who set out in 1984 at the age of 22 on an adventure that took him across Europe, through Asia and eventually to Sydney. In the second, William, Perce Hughes’ son, recreated his father’s pose almost four decades later. (第一张照片显示了珀西·休斯，一位自行车爱好者，他于1984年22岁时踏上了一段冒险之旅，穿越欧洲、亚洲，最终到达悉尼。在第二张照片中，珀西·休斯的儿子威廉在近四十年后复刻了父亲的姿势。)”可知，本文主要讲述了威廉重走父亲40年前的骑行冒险之路，并重现父亲照片的故事，文章核心是跨越时光复刻照片与旅程，所以“跨越时光复刻照片”适合作为文章标题。 Passage 2 （2026·广东清远市·二模） It’s back-to-school time again, and among the ranks of new university students are working professionals. Two new adult learners at Xi’ an Jiaotong-Liverpool University(XJTLU) in Suzhou say despite the challenges of returning to school after years away, they believe it’ll be worth it. Both plan to strengthen their professional skills with master’s degrees from XJTLU’s International Business School Suzhou. While Hamed Azimidizaj has become an experienced engineer and manager over nearly 15years in the car industry, he wants to broaden his knowledge. Originally from Iran, he’s lived in China for five years. “Now I see that experience alone is not enough. You need to bring knowledge to the industry in order to make improvements, and I’m seeking to learn more so that I can make a change,” he says. Qin Qian, Marketing Manager at the Taicang branch of a German environmental testing equipment company, is responsible for driving new business development strategies. She hopes to build a system to expand the company’s business with new markets in China. “In today’s competitive business world, just keeping up with rapid technological advances is not enough,” she says. “How can my team make the company more competitive? How can we successfully break into new markets? I’ve been thinking about these questions for two years, and eventually I came to believe the best way is to further my studies in this field.” For students considering further study, Azimidizaj says Suzhou provides a comfortable environment, with its mix of modern facilities and ancient culture. Qian advises others thinking about going back to school to make careful decisions and then pursue goals wholeheartedly. “Sometimes, choice is more important than effort. Making good decisions matters because mistakes are expensive,” says Qian. “But once you’ve decided, you should go after it with everything you’ve got. Life is too short to wait.” 1．What do Azimidizaj and Qian plan to do at XJTLU? A．Teach professional skills. B．Conduct engineering research. C．Enhance their career capabilities. D．Expand their social connections. 2．Which word best describes Azimidizaj? A．Farsighted. B．Hesitant. C．Generous. D．Conservative. 3．What is the purpose of Qian’s further study? A．To improve her knowledge for international business. B．To escape the competitive pressure in her current job. C．To explore opportunities in the environmental industry. D．To develop a systematic approach for market expansion. 4．What can we learn from Qian’s words? A．Think twice before you act. B．Opportunity knocks but once. C．The early bird catches the worm. D．Actions speak louder than words. 【答案】1．C 2．A 3．D 4．A 【导语】本文是新闻报道。文章通过两位职场人士重返校园攻读硕士的经历，强调了在快速变化的时代中，持续更新知识的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据第二段“Both plan to strengthen their professional skills with master’s degrees from XJTLU’s International Business School Suzhou.(两人都计划通过在西交利物浦大学苏州国际商学院攻读硕士学位来提升自己的专业技能。)”可知，Azimidizaj和Qian计划在西交利物浦大学提升他们的职业能力。故选C项。 2．推理判断题。根据第三段“Now I see that experience alone is not enough. You need to bring knowledge to the industry in order to make improvements, and I’m seeking to learn more so that I can make a change, he says.(现在我明白，仅仅靠经验是不够的。你需要将知识带入这个行业，以便做出改进，我正在寻求学习更多，这样我才能做出改变，他说。)可知，Azimidizaj能认识到仅靠经验不够，还需要知识来改进行业，说明他有远见。故选A项。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Qin Qian, Marketing Manager at the Taicang branch of a German environmental testing equipment company, is responsible for driving new business development strategies. She hopes to build a system to expand the company’s business with new markets in China.(秦倩是一家德国环境检测设备公司太仓分公司的市场经理，负责推动新的业务发展战略。她希望建立一个系统，以开拓中国的新市场来扩大公司的业务。)”可知，Qian继续深造的目的是开发一种系统的方法来进行市场扩张。故选D项。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段““Sometimes, choice is more important than effort. Making good decisions matters because mistakes are expensive,”says Qian.“But once you’ve decided, you should go after it with everything you’ve got. Life is too short to wait.”(有时候，选择比努力更重要。做出正确的决定很重要，因为犯错的代价很高，秦倩说。“但一旦你做了决定，你就应该全力以赴去追求它。生命太短暂，经不起等待。”)”可知，Qian认为在做决定前要慎重考虑，因为犯错代价高，也就是要三思而后行。故选A项。 / 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $