2026年高考英语阅读理解压轴押题卷（一）

2026年高考英语阅读理解压轴押题卷（一）

（满分62.5分，考试时间45分钟）

题号	Passage 1	Passage 2	Passage 3	Passage 4	Passage 5	总分
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考试说明

本套押题卷严格依据《普通高中英语课程标准》和《中国高考评价体系》命题，阅读理解部分选材围绕“人与自然”、“人与社会”和“人与自我”三大主题，话题新颖、语言地道、时代性强。题型设计全面覆盖高考阅读理解的核心考查能力——获取具体信息、理解主旨要义、进行逻辑推断、辨析观点态度以及结合上下文推断词义。所选文章均来源于2025—2026年最新科技类英语刊物，内容涵盖人工智能、脑机接口、量子芯片、太空探索、微塑料治理等前沿科技动态，旨在帮助考生在备考冲刺阶段熟悉高考科技类阅读的选材偏好与命题逻辑，提升综合阅读能力和解题技巧。

 

阅读理解（共25小题；每小题2.5分，满分62.5分）阅读下列短⽂, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。

 

 Passage 1

话题	难度	词数	建议用时（分钟）
脑机接口	★★★	420	6

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (渐冻症) often robs patients of their ability to speak clearly. While early brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) (脑机接口) enabled some text-based communication, they typically produced robotic-sounding audio and responded slowly — often taking seconds to generate output.

In the summer of 2025, a research team at the University of California, Davis, achieved a breakthrough. They developed a system that uses artificial intelligence to decode brain waves into expressive speech and even song. Their study, published in Nature, involved a 45-year-old man who had lost understandable speech due to ALS. The researchers implanted (植入) 256 microelectrodes (微电极) into the region of his brain that controls speech movements. Using deep learning algorithms (算法) to capture signals every 10 milliseconds, the system translates neural activity into audio almost instantly.

Unlike earlier models that required the user to imagine complete sentences before producing output, this new technology responds within 10 milliseconds after the user’s neural system signals an intention to speak. The device mimics (模仿) the user’s own voice and captures subtleties including pitch, stress, and rhythm. Remarkably, the participant was able to converse naturally and even sing, marking a significant leap toward

restoring natural human connection for individuals with severe speech impairments (障碍).

The advance, however, does not come without challenges. The implant procedure remains invasive, and the long-term stability of the electrodes in living tissue is still unproven. Additionally, the system must be individually calibrated for each user — a process that can take several weeks. Despite these limitations, researchers are already exploring ways to make the technology less invasive and more accessible.

1. According to the passage, what is the primary advantage of the new BCI system compared to earlier models?

A. It requires less training time for patients.

B. It produces audio almost instantly and captures emotional expressions.

C. It can be used without any surgical procedure.

D. It is more affordable for average patients.

2. What does the underlined word ‘subtleties’ in paragraph 3 most likely mean?

A. Fine or delicate details         B. Simple words      C. Loud sounds    D. Basic meanings

3. What can be inferred about the future direction of this BCI technology from the last paragraph?

A. Researchers are satisfied with the current performance and will not make further changes.

B. The technology will remain the same because the implant procedure cannot be improved.

C. Scientists are actively seeking ways to reduce the invasiveness of the procedure.

D. The system will be abandoned due to its current limitations.

4. What is the main purpose of this passage?

A. To advertise a new medical device for sale.

B. To report a technological breakthrough and discuss its limitations.

C. To criticize the slow development of BCI technology.

D. To compare different types of neurological disorders.

5. Which of the following statements about the new BCI system is TRUE according to the passage?

A. It uses 256 electrodes implanted in the patient‘s hand.

B. The system captures neural signals every second.

C. The participant in the study was able to sing naturally.

D. The technology was developed by a Chinese research team.

 

Passage 2

话题

难度

词数

建议用时（分钟）

神经修复

★★★★

410

7

A new frontier in medical technology is emerging at the intersection of flexible electronics, living cells, and artificial intelligence. Scientists are developing a novel class of “living electronics” — flexible implants that can bridge damaged nerves, restore lost functions, and potentially mend the human mind.

Traditional neural implants have long been limited by their rigidity. Metal electrodes, while effective at conducting electrical signals, are foreign to the body’s soft, dynamic tissues. Over time, the body often forms scar tissue (疤痕组织) around these rigid implants, gradually reducing their effectiveness. The new generation of devices, however, is designed to mimic the softness and flexibility of biological tissue, reducing the risk of rejection and enabling longer-term use.

Perhaps most remarkable is the incorporation  (结合，融合) of living cells into these devices. By seeding flexible electronic circuits with modified neural cells, researchers have created hybrid (混合的) systems that can grow and adapt alongside the body’s own tissues. These living electronics may eventually be able to repair severed  (断裂的) spinal cords (脊髓), restore vision in damaged eyes, or even treat neurological disorders (神经系统疾病) such as Parkinson’s disease.

Preliminary animal trials have shown promising results. In experiments with rats, the implants successfully bridged damaged nerves in the animals’ legs, restoring some degree of movement within weeks. The research team, led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, is now preparing for the first human trials, expected to begin in late 2026.

Yet significant hurdles (障碍，困难) remain. The long-term safety of having living cells from another source implanted in the human body must be thoroughly established. There are also ethical (伦理的) questions: if these devices can not only restore but enhance brain function, where should the line be drawn? As the technology advances, these complex issues will demand careful consideration.

6. What is the main limitation of traditional neural implants mentioned in the passage?

A. They are too expensive for most hospitals.

B. They cannot conduct electrical signals effectively.

C. They are too rigid and the body often rejects them over time.

D. They require surgical removal every few years.

7. What does the phrase “living electronics” refer to in the passage?

A. Electronics that are powered by living organisms.

B. Flexible implants that incorporate living cells into electronic circuits.

C. Computers that contain brain tissue.