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英语国际热点阅读理解练习
高三英语模拟冲刺专项
阅读一:超级芯片(英伟达)
For years, PC industry has looked forward to revolutionary upgrade. At Computex 2026 held in Taipei, NVIDIA cooperated with Microsoft to release RTX Spark superchip, which quickly caught global media’s eye.
In the keynote, Huang called RTX Spark the first totally redesigned PC platform over the past 40 years and compared its breakthrough to smart phones replacing traditional feature phones. The new chip integrates independent GPU and customized CPU, enabling AI agents to operate directly on personal computers rather than relying on remote cloud service.
Though the new product is thought to reshape the whole PC market and compete against Intel, AMD and Apple’s products, it still faces real obstacles. Unfinished software optimization and immature industrial ecosystem will limit its fast popularization in the short run. Famous PC manufacturers such as Lenovo, Dell and HP will launch new RTX-equipped laptops this autumn.
Mainstream news outlets gave measured assessments to RTX Spark. They admit its groundbreaking meaning for personal AI computing while keeping cautious about its early market performance. Whether Huang’s “40-year PC reinvention” can achieve full success waits for market examination.
1.Where was RTX Spark formally introduced to public?
A. In California USA
B. At Taipei Computex 2026
C. At a Microsoft offline summit
D. In local PC industry exhibition
2.What helps AI run locally on Windows PCs with RTX Spark?
A. Extra independent cloud servers
B. Combined GPU & CPU inside single superchip
C. Free system upgrade service from Microsoft
D. Low-cost third-party optimization software
3.What does the underlined word “measured” in Paragraph4 mean?
A. totally positive
B. completely negative
C. careful and moderate
D. blindly enthusiastic
4.What is mainstream media’s attitude toward RTX Spark?
A. Fully supportive without any worry
B. Totally doubtful about its future
C. Objective, recognizing advantages yet cautious about market
D. Uninterested and indifferent to its development
阅读二: 跨境合作:PayPal牵手微信支付
Wechat Pay Partners with PayPal for Cross-border Payment Connectivity
Amid the 2026 APEC “China Year”, Tencent officially launched a key cross-border payment partnership on May 27 at the 20th Shenzhen International Finance Expo. It has connected TenPay Global, its international payment business, with PayPal World. This is the first time a world-famous digital payment platform has used QR codes to pay directly within China’s mobile payment system, linking China’s mature mobile payment network to global financial systems.
As a global fintech company, PayPal was founded in December 1998 and is based in San Jose, California. Its online payment service covers around 200 global markets and supports transactions in 25 different currencies. By 2025, it had reached over 430 million active users worldwide, offering digital payment and money transfer services for individuals and businesses.
With this new service, U.S. PayPal users can shop at local stores across China by scanning regular Wechat Pay QR codes. They do not need to register for a Wechat account or exchange foreign currency in advance. Local merchants can accept payments via existing devices with no adjustments required. Tencent will expand the service to more countries and regions step by step.
This partnership delivers greater convenience for foreign visitors. Industry experts and international media regard it as a major breakthrough in cross-border payment cooperation. Long separated from one another, digital payment systems worldwide now have new opportunities to connect. The cooperation removes barriers to cross-border payments and sets a model for global payment cooperation. It also marks deeper integration between China’s payment ecosystem and the world, and provides strong support for APEC-related exchanges in 2026.
5.When did Tencent start its payment cooperation with PayPal?
A. December,1998
B. May 27, 2026
C. In the year of 2025
D. During late APEC summit
6.Which of the following is a convenience brought by the new cooperation to American PayPal users?
A. They have to apply for a new WeChat account first.
B. They must exchange foreign cash before shopping in China.
C. They can pay in Chinese shops by scanning ordinary WeChat Pay codes.
D. Shop owners must upgrade their payment machines to receive money.
7.What can we infer about the future of the cross-border payment service?
A. It will be limited to American tourists permanently.
B. It will gradually be promoted to more nations worldwide.
C. It will force all Chinese stores to replace their payment equipment.
D. It will stop operation once the 2026 APEC activities end.
8.What is the main idea of the whole passage?
A. The development history and user scale of global payment giant PayPal.
B. Tencent and PayPal’s new cross-border payment partnership and its far-reaching influence.
C. Various convenient payment ways available for overseas visitors in modern China.
D. Great contributions of digital payment to the 2026 APEC economic exchanges.
阅读三:华为韬定律
In May 2026, Huawei released its innovative Tau Scaling Law on IEEE conference held in Shanghai, bringing a brand-new developing direction for global semiconductor industry after Moore’s Law hits bottleneck.
Moore’s Law has dominated chip development for more than 50 years, which predicts transistor quantity on single chip doubles every 18-24 months by reducing component physical size. But nowadays this classic rule runs into unavoidable limits: tiny transistors have almost arrived at atomic scale, and continuous downsizing brings sharp rise in production cost and tough technical obstacles.
Different from Moore’s geometry-based scaling, Tau Law centers on τ(time constant, τ=R×C) and targets cutting signal transmission delay with Huawei’s core LogicFolding technology. Instead of focusing on shrinking chip size, it optimizes circuit layout and signal route, helping chips run faster with lower power consumption and less dependence on advanced top-tier manufacturing equipment.
Industry insiders point out Tau Law provides feasible solution for post-Moore’s era, proving chip progress can also come from structural and logical improvement besides component miniaturization.
9.Where was Tau Scaling Law first put forward by Huawei?
A. At IEEE conference in Shanghai
B. At global chip summit in California
C. At domestic high-tech exhibition in Beijing
D. At international finance forum in Shenzhen
10.What is the core idea of original Moore’s Law?
A. Cut signal delay to improve chip performance
B. Double transistor count via shrinking component size regularly
C. Optimize circuit logic to save production cost
D. Upgrade software to replace hardware miniaturization
11.The underlined word “bottleneck” in Para1 means____
A. smooth developing period
B. development barrier
C. fast-growing stage
D. mature industrial mode
12.What attitude do industry insiders hold towards Tau Scaling Law?
A. Negative, thinking it can’t solve industry troubles
B. Doubtful and waiting for further test
C. Positive, regarding it as a practical new solution
D. Uncertain and keep silent about its value
阅读四:伦敦马拉松破 2 小时
On April 26, 2026, London Marathon witnessed a historic sports miracle: Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe claimed championship with the unbelievable result of 1 hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds, becoming the first athlete ever to complete official full marathon within two hours. He cut 65 seconds off the former world record, stunning global sports fans and coaches.
The 30-year-old sportsman grew up in rural Kenya. He took part in school running competitions at an early age and entered professional training camps later. Supported by long-term strict daily training and never-give-up spirit, his competitive ability improved step by step, earning him the nickname “Silent Assassin” among global marathon lovers for his steady racing style.
The whole competition was full of intense rivalry. Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha kept close pace with Sawe throughout the race and also finished below two hours; Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo ranked third with result better than old world record as well.
In post-match interview, Sawe said he kept good physical condition in final stage and felt extremely proud of this historic breakthrough. Sports commentators point out this milestone rewrites marathon history, demonstrating persistent hard work enables human beings to constantly break physical limits.
13. How much faster is Sawe’s new record than the previous one?
A. Half a minute B. 65 seconds C. One minute D. 90 seconds
14.Why is Sawe nicknamed “Silent Assassin”?
A. He seldom takes part in sports interviews
B. He grows up in the countryside of Kenya
C. He owns a steady style while competing
D. He always beats other runners by big gaps
15.What can we learn about the London Marathon from Paragraph3?
A. Only Sawe finished the race within two hours.
B. Top three runners all beat the former world record.
C. Ethiopian athletes always win most marathon games.
D. Jacob Kiplimo fell behind halfway and gave up finally.
16.What is the author’s purpose of writing the text?
A. To introduce the development of London Marathon.
B. To report Sawe’s historic breakthrough at London Marathon.
C. To compare different marathon athletes’ running styles.
D. To argue that sports training decides athletes’ success.
参考答案
阅读一
1.B 解析:第一段点明在台北电脑展 2026 发布产品。
2.B 解析:芯片整合 GPU 与 CPU,实现本地 AI 运行。
3.C 解析:媒体既认可价值又保持谨慎,measured 意为客观审慎的。
4.C 解析:第四段媒体承认技术开创性,但对早期市场表现持谨慎态度。
阅读二
5.B 解析:原文首段launched a key cross-border payment partnership on May 27,合作于 2026 年 5 月 27 日正式落地。
6.C 解析:第三段U.S. PayPal users can shop at local stores across China by scanning regular WeChat Pay QR codes;A、B 与原文 “无需注册微信、不用提前换汇” 相悖,D 错在商户无需改装设备。
7.B 解析:原文第三段Tencent will expand the service to more countries and regions step by step,可推出该业务会逐步拓展至全球更多国家;A 永久仅限美国、C 强制商户换设备、DAPEC 结束即停运均无依据。
8.B 解析:全文围绕腾讯与 PayPal 达成跨境支付合作展开,介绍合作内容、使用优势以及对全球跨境支付的深远意义;A 仅片面介绍 PayPal 发展史,C 片面讲游客支付方式,D 只聚焦 APEC 贡献,概括片面。
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9.A 解析:华为在上海 IEEE 会议发布韬定律。
10.B 解析:摩尔定律依靠缩小元件尺寸实现晶体管定期翻倍。
11.B 解析:bottleneck 指摩尔定律发展遇到瓶颈、阻碍。
12.C 解析:业内人士看好,认为韬定律是后摩尔时代可行方案。
阅读四
13.B He cut 65 seconds off the former world record,比原纪录快 65 秒。
14.C ...for his steady racing style,稳健的赛场风格是绰号由来。
15.B第二名跑进 2 小时,第三名成绩也好于原世界纪录,前三名全部打破原世界纪录。
16.B文章围绕 Sawe 伦敦马拉松历史性破 2 小时纪录展开,介绍生平、赛场战况与赛事意义,目的是报道这次历史性突破;ACD 片面偏离文章主线。
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