阅读C篇32篇-2026年3月高考英语题型专项合集

**基本信息** 精选32篇各地高三模拟阅读C篇，覆盖科学、社会、文化等多元主题，聚焦细节理解、推理判断等核心题型，系统训练语言能力与思维品质。 **专项设计** |模块|题量/典例|题型特征|知识逻辑| |----|-----------|----------|----------| |阅读C篇|32篇（含安徽江南十校、广东一模等）|每题4问，含细节理解（28题）、词义猜测（29题）、推理判断（30题）、主旨/态度（31题）|以话题为载体，通过实验/案例展开论证，题目对应文章信息点，考查信息提取、逻辑分析及跨文化理解能力|

2026年3月各地高三英语阅读C篇32篇合集 试题目录 （一)2026年3月安徽省江南十校2026届高三开学考英语-阅读C篇....…·1 (二) 2026年3月福建省福州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇.………………· 2 (三)2026年3月福建省泉州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇.....…...· 3 (四)2026年3月广东省2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇...............… 4 （五) 2026年3月广东省广州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇...…………· 5 (六)2026年3月广东省深圳市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇.….…· 6 (七)2026年3月河北省石家庄市2026届高三质量检测（一)英语-阅读C篇..........7 （八)2026年3月河北省唐山市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇.......·...·...·..· 8 (九)2026年3月湖北省武汉市2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇.·....·..·.·..·.· 9 (十)2026年3月湖南省九校联盟2026届高三第二次联考英语-阅读C篇...·..， 10 (十一)2026年3月湖南省长郡二十校联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇.....·.·.·.·..·. 11 (十二)2026年3月江苏省七校2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇.....·...·... 12 (十三)2026年3月江苏省苏北七市2026届高三调研测试（二)英语-阅读C篇...… 13 (十四)2026年3月江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三一模英语-阅读C篇....……..… 14 (十五)2026年3月山东省滨州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇......… 15 (十六)2026年3月山东省德州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇...........·. 16 (十七)2026年3月山东省东营市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇........ 17 (十八)2026年3月山东省菏泽市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇.·. 18 (十九)2026年3月山东省济宁市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇.....………… 19 （二十)2026年3月山东省青岛市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇.........·.·.. 20 (二十一)2026年3月山东省淄博市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇.....·.......·. 21 (二十二)2026年3月四川省成都市2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇........·... 22 (二十三)2026年3月四川省成都七中2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇....· 23 (二十四)2026年3月四川省成都石室中学2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇......·..·. 24 (二十五)2026年3月浙江省杭州二中2026届高三月考英语-阅读C篇........·...·. 25 (二十六)2026年3月浙江省金丽衢十二校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇......·· 26 (二十七)2026年3月浙江省名校协作体2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇.·......·....· 27 （二十八)2026年3月浙江省宁波十校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇.....。 28 （二十九)2026年3月浙江省强基联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇....·........· 29 (三十）2026年3月浙江省新阵地教育联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇.·.....·..… 30 (三十一)2026年3月重庆市巴蜀中学2026届高三月考（七)英语-阅读C篇.........· 31 (三十二)2026年3月重庆市南开中学2026届高三质检（六)英语-阅读C篇...….· 32 (一)2026年3月安徽省江南十校2026届高三开学考英语-阅读C篇 The dawn chorus of birdsong has inspired poets and nature lovers for thousands of years,but the reason why birds start the day this way is an enduring mystery.Now,a series of experiments on zebra finches( suggests that while darkness holds back singing,birds build up a strong motivation to sing in the night that causes them to burst into song at dawn. Satoshi Kojima at the Korea Brain Research Institute and his colleagues studied lab-raised zebra finches in carefully-controlled lighting conditions.When the team delayed sudden exposure to bright light until three hours after actual dawn,the finches,which were awake,remained silent in the dark;once the light was turned on,they sang more intensely than usual.However,when the lights came on three hours earlier than true dawn,the chorus was less intense. "The birds are already awake in the dark before the lights come on,"Kojima says.He notes that darkness subdues their natural urge to sing,which in turn boosts their singing motivation,leading to a rebound of intense singing when lights come on. The researchers then administered the drug luzindole,which blocks the effects of melatonin ( a hormone that helps regulate wakefulness cycles in many animals.Birds that were given this drug five hours before the normal lights-on time woke up more quickly and began singing earlier than those in the control group.Besides,analysis of the birds'songs revealed rapid structural shifts in the first hour after dawn compared to the second."Due to the absence of singing during the night,the vocal motor system and song structure may slightly suffer,and the dawn chorus serves to quickly restore or improve them,"says Kojima. While this study examined only one species,similar drivers may apply to other bird species,he says. But Diego Gil at the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid,Spain,urges caution.There are "extensive differences between species:how,when and what birds sing in the dawn chorus",he says."This explains why 11 different assumptions have been proposed to understand the phenomenon." 28.What does Kojima's experiment in Paragraph 2 mainly show? A.Finches'chorus strength relates to time staying in the dark. B.Lab-raised zebra finches are more sensitive to light changes. C.Earlier light exposure results in a more intense dawn chorus. D.Earlier light exposure makes the birds'dawn chorus last longer 29.What does the underlined word "subdues"in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A.transforms. B.restricts. C.motivates. D.ignores. 30.What can we learn from the experiment with luzindole? A.Luzindole improves birds'vocal motor system. B.Melatonin showed no effect on the control group C.Melatonin may prevent birds'waking and singing. D.Luzindole directly lifts birds'dawn-singing motivation. 31.What do Diego Gil's words imply? A.More experiments are needed to confirm the assumption. B.The findings on zebra finches may not fit all bird species C.All proposed assumptions about dawn chorus are unreliable D.Species differences have no impact on dawn chorus patterns. 第1页共32页 (二)2026年3月福建省福州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇 On a recent trip through the Himalayas,my bruises (became the truest souvenirs.More personal than anything bought,they carry a unique memory.Over time,my desire for typical souvenirs has faded;I now value experiences over objects.But maybe that's just me.Two out of three Americans bring back a souvenir from their travels,with US sales topping $21bn in 2022. Humans have long collected objects to remember experiences.With the rise of industrialization and tourism,souvenirs became more common.Souvenirs bring back happy memories,serving as a simple way to say,"I was there.""At the heart of our actions is a desire to feel heard,seen and connected,"explains Madarkal,a professor in India. Travellers today are more aware of their impact on local community,but the problems caused by travel souvenirs are often overlooked.In a 2022 Australian report,up to 75%of souvenirs marketed as "local"are made overseas.Real goods are expensive due to time-consuming labour involved,so some shops sell cheap fakes (with most customers giving little regard to their origins.While buying fakes may seem to support local sellers,it often minimizes the profit of the traditional handicrafts,creating a negative cycle So,how can you buy meaningful souvenirs?"Be curious...it's not just about buying or choosing carefully,it's about rejecting and explaining why,"said Madarkal.Asking where an item comes from and how it is made is a good first step.Choosing unique designs over mass-produced goods at fair-trade markets helps support local communities.Intentions also matter,as souvenirs should be chosen for personal meaning rather than habit.And souvenirs don't always have to be objects-journals or skills gained can become lasting reminders. Ultimately,there's no universal rule for a "meaningful"souvenir.But next time you're grabbing a quick airport souvenir,pause and reflect. 28.What changed the author's view on souvenirs? A.A search for adventures B.A desire for experiences. C.Fear of physical injuries D.Changes in life stages. 29.What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A.The increasing popularity of souvenirs. B.The psychological need for souvenirs. C.The importance of modern tourism D.The memories tourism brings back. 30.What is the consequence of the negative cycle in paragraph 3? A.Tourism becomes more profitable. B.Local sellers gain long-term benefits. C.Traditional handicrafts lose the market. D.Souvenir design becomes standardized. 31.What does the author suggest about buying meaningful souvenirs? A.Picking timeless common designs. B.Following your own shopping habits C.Choosing intention over convenience D.Weighing possession over remembrance. 第2页共32页 (三)2026年3月福建省泉州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇 Have you ever thought,Maybe this is all I'm ever meant to be?"Many of us are trapped by labels like "not talented enough"as if life were a one-way road with no turns.Barbara Oakley's Mindshift works like a wise guide,helping us remove these mental blocks.It doesn't offer empty encouragement,but breaks down the science behind change. The first part of the book tells stories of ordinary people who dared to reshape their lives.Graham Keir, a musician,once believed he had"no brain for science"and today walks the halls of medical school.Or Ali, who once struggled with basic maths,only to later master coding (and earn multiple promotions. These are not tales of sudden genius,but of imperfect practice through setbacks and slow progress.Oakley introduces a powerful conceptsecond-skilling.In today's fast-changing world,relying on just one area of expertise is risky.Developing a second skill can make you more adaptable. If the first part helps us see what's possible,the second is a guide for making it happen.Oakley draws on interviews with dozens of career changers to show what strategies worked and what pitfalls to avoid. Beyond learning from others,the book's second part offers honest advice for quieting self-doubt and turning learning from a chore into a habit.One of the book's most valuable insights is that what matters is not "intense practice every day",but "practise every day,without fail".Even fifteen minutes daily sends steady signals that quietly reshape your brain. That said,the book's perspective isn't universal.Rooted in a Western context,it draws largely on stable professionals-leaving quieter questions about those facing real hardship.And while it prioritises practice over passion,some may find this approach cool to the touch. Yet perhaps that coolness is its strength:it doesn't sell miracles,but offers a solid framework.After reading,you may not have all the answers.But you might ask:"Could what I once thought impossible actually be within reach?" Ultimately,Mindshifi gives something better:a mind open and flexible,ready for change.And that, perhaps,is the truest mindshift of all 28.What can we learn about Mindshift from paragraph 1? A.It describes life as a fixed path B.It emphasises the importance of talent. C.It helps overcome inner obstacle for change D.It provides readers with emotional comfort. 29.What do the examples of Graham and Ali mainly show? A.The value of second-skilling B.The power of sudden genius. C.The importance of passion. D.The risk of changing careers. 30.What does the underlined word"pitfalls"in paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Complicated skills B.Hidden traps. C.Strong biases D.Imagined threats. 31.What is the author's overall attitude towards Mindshifi? A.Cautiously opposed. B.Appreciative yet critical. C.Highly favourable. D.Enthusiastic yet doubtful. 第3页共32页 (四)2026年3月广东省2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Cristiano Ronaldo sits on his bed,reminding himself that"sleep is the most important tool that I have," and that a disciplined routine shapes his performance.The fitness-tracking band on his wrist reflects the close attention he gives to his body.But this once-specialized habit has gradually moved beyond professional sports,becoming part of the lives of ordinary people who want a clearer sense of their health condition. Many wearables on the market provide reliable heart-rate tracking and basic physiological data,sufficient for general everyday monitoring.Some advanced models,however,go further.They show how habits like late-night eating or drinking directly influence recovery and readiness for the next day Rather than offering separate data points,these devices track how small changes build up over time, revealing behavioral patterns that shape overall health trends. Health specialist Jess Whitmore says wearables have become essential tools for top athletes,who now consult their data as naturally as they tie their boots.Yet not everyone welcomes this shift toward constant monitoring.Sports dietitian Jess McGregor warns that the expectation to "train like an athlete"can push ordinary people toward perfectionism and anxiety.The urge to improve everything-sleep scores,readiness ratings,daily stress-can make lives center around numbers.While these numbers offer insight,they cannot replace subjective awareness of energy,emotions or recovery needs."Everything is being digitized and reduced to numbers,"MeGregor says. Perhaps that is the quiet reminder hidden beneath all the data."When numbers begin to shadow our days,the watch on our wrist can make us forget the body's gentler signals,"says Dr.Zachary Walston.He adds,"Living a healthy life still means adding enjoyable habits,like evening walks or taking the stairs,and appreciating the pleasure and freedom they bring,rather than simply chasing device targets 28.What can we learn about fitness tracking from paragraph 1? A.It controls sports training routines. B.It is adopted to treat sleep disorders. C.It is common among ordinary people. D It guarantees top athletic performance 29.What makes advanced wearables different from other products? A.They are designed specifically for night eating B.They offer separate and independent data points. C.They reveal connections between habits and health. D.They provide rich and solid physiological information. 30.What is Jess McGregor worried about regarding using wearables? A.Reduced enjoyment in daily routines. B.Lack of timely professional guidance. C.Physical injuries from training too hard. D.Mental pressure from chasing numbers 31.What does Dr.Zacnary Walston suggest people do? A.Listen to your physical signals B.Predict body responses from data. C Abandon fitness tracking devices. D.Set clear targets for daily exercise. 第4页共32页 (五)2026年3月广东省广州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Survey data shows that most freshmen regularly use generative Al,often treating it as"an intellectual partner",Professor John Hampson reported at a faculty (meeting in Elite Technology University (ETU).Students most commonly use it to understand difficult concepts,search,generate study materials, and edit writing.Interestingly,the lowest reported use is for generating text. Meanwhile,students are using faculty office hours and the speaking and writing centers less.In last year's computer science courses,scores on problem sets increased,yet exam scores declined."This is concerning,"noted Hampson."If they were using AI as a study pal,they weren't absorbing as much as they might think." Students want clearer AI policies,and Hampson advised faculty to carefully consider and share what level of use they permit,the reasoning behind it,how to cite use of Al,and examples of what's permissible He also encouraged department-wide discussions to best prepare students for a workplace where they will need to know how to write or code with its assistance."I also believe that students need to learn to write and code unaided,to develop critical thinking skills,their agency as citizens,and also meaning-making the ideas that help them understand their own lives,"he added. Some professors expressed concerns about how AI use is impacting students'mental health and learning.Professor George Wilson noted that students are often highly competitive,and "it's important to create rules so that competition leads to healthy behaviors that make them better educated people."While some suggested more one-on-one time with students,others noted that budget restrictions would make that difficult. Professor Poly Burnett observed that lecture attendance is also down.She urged faculty to make lectures something students genuinely want to attend.She also noted that many teachers are making small changes,in hopes of continuing teaching as they've previously taught."We actually have to see this less as a problem and more as an opportunity,"Burnett suggested."How can ETU lead in rethinking how we teach, how we learn...and have our students be benefiting and being at the leading edge of that?" 28.What does the author imply about the survey findings by using "interestingly"in paragraph 1? A.They indicate a promising trend. B.They contradict a common assumption. C.They capture the faculty's interest. D.They require further investigation. 29.Which of the following changes is mentioned in paragraph 2? A.Students are interacting more with others B.AI use has led to better learning outcomes. C.Exam scores rose while homework scores fell. D.Students are using off-line academic services less. 30.Why does Hampson emphasize students writing and coding without AI? A.To clarify acceptable uses of AI in coursework B.To prepare students for future workplace demands. C.To ensure students develop essential human capacities. D.To improve students'long-term academic performance. 31.What is Burnett's suggestion to the faculty? A.Make lectures more entertaining. B.Let students take the leading role. C.Take the chance to reform education. D.Adjust teaching slightly to AI challenges. 第5页共32页 (六)2026年3月广东省深圳市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Researchers from the University of Buenos Aires have successfully used a robotic tutor to teach the male chingolo,a kind of small bird in South America,a song that was once part of the species'culture but had been lost for more than half a century. Male chingolos learn their unique,two-second melody from adult males."It is a distinctive song-like a fingerprint,but learned,"says one of the researchers."It serves to attract females and protect territory.It is the bird's way of saying,This is me,and here I am."However,urbanization and habitat loss have broken this learning chain,causing local song"dialects"to disappear. Driven by this problem,researchers took on a pioneering task:bringing back a song that had disappeared from the wild-known only from a musical record made in the 1960s-to a population of chingolos. Using physics-based modeling of the bird's vocal tract ()the team first created an accurate artificial version of the lost song.They then engineered this model into a physical device designed to broadcast the forgotten melody-a"robotic tutor."This artificial song was introduced to the chingolos in the park during their critical leamning period from October to February.The sessions took place during peak singing hours and were limited to a maximum of eight hours.There were random pauses (in between so that the birds interpreted the playback from the three devices placed in the area as a real exchange,as if these devices were responding to each other.This stimulated the birds'vocal responses. The results were impressive.Young chingolos learned and adopted the song,though they added their own population's "accent"to the final trill ()which showed that their singing is shaped by learned behaviors and inborn characteristics. "This is about preserving not just genetic,but cultural biodiversity,"says another researcher.The team is now developing AI systems to automatically identify individual bird songs and planning to study cultural spread in bird populations to ensure that bird culture is not lost again. 28.Why did the researchers teach the birds the song? A.To save an endangered species. B.To study the birds'brain structure. C.To develop new robotic devices. D.To preserve the birds'cultural heritage. 29.What is a role of chingolos'song? A.It keeps hunters away from them. B.It helps them adapt to urban growth. C.It functions as their social identity. D.It makes them remember their habitat. 30.What is the purpose of the random pauses? A.To protect the birds'vocal tract. B.To test the birds'reaction speed. C.To push the birds to catch the beat. D.To trick the birds into interaction. 31.What can we learn from chingolos'learning results? A.The song has spread to other bird species. B.Their singing shows special vocal features. C.Their response to the song needs improving. D.The effectiveness depends on their population. 第6页共32页 (七)2026年3月河北省石家庄市2026届高三质量检测（一）英语-阅读C篇 Researchers have developed a robotic hand that can not only move about on its fingertips,but it can also bend its fingers backward,connect and disconnect from a robotic arm and pick up and carry one or more objects at a time,researchers report January 20 in Nature Commmnications "It's been a dream to design a new hand which departs from human-like hands,"says Aude Billard,a researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology."It allows people to think out of the box,to rethink what it is to have a hand or finger." Billard and her coworkers used a genetic algorithm（(算法)，which simulated(模拟)how different combinations of robot features would work together.That allowed the team to gradually improve the design and come up with several blueprints for hand-shaped bots that could walk,grasp and carry objects. When attached to the mechanical arm,the robotic hand could pick up objects like a human hand.But the robot is more flexible.The fingers bend backward just as easily as forward,allowing the robot to hold objects against both sides of its hand at the same time.It can even open a bottle while holding it in place. When the robot was separated from the arm,it was most stable walking on four or five fingers and using one or two fingers for grabbing and carrying things,the team found.The hand disconnected from the robotic arm could use its fingers as legs to move,pick up things and carry them back to the arm. The robot could one day aid in industrial inspections of pipes and equipment too small for a human or larger robot to access,says Gao Xiao,a roboticist now at Wuhan University in China.It might even work as a prosthetic (hand though further research is needed to understand how human brains would control and respond to body parts that don't match human physical structure,says Billard. 28.What can we learn about the robotic hand from Billard in paragraph 2? A.It looks exactly like a human hand. B.It breaks free from human hand limits. C.It is designed to carry heavy objects. D.It changes how people use their hands 29.What is a feature of the robot hand according to paragraph 4? A.It's controlled by human brains. B.It's good at fine motor skills. C.It can grasp things from both sides. D.It walks steadily on two fingers. 30.What is Billard's attitude toward the robot hand as a prosthetic hand? A.Optimistic but cautious. B.Skeptical and critical. C.Hopeful but wonied. D.Curious and eager. 31.What is the best title for the text? A.A Self-learning Robotic Invention B.Robotic Fingers with Human-like Flexibility C.A Multi-purpose Tool for Industrial Production D.A Robot Hand Bending the Rules of Hand Design 第7页共32页 (八)2026年3月河北省唐山市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 More than 50 years ago,Jane Goodall stunned the scientific community by reporting that chimpanzees (in Tanzania were using tools to extract insects out of their nests.This observation was groundbreaking,as scientists believed tool-making was a uniquely human characteristic.Louis Leakey, Goodall's advisor,famously responded:"Now we must redefine tool',redefine man',or accept chimpanzees as humans." Today,overwhelming evidence shows that many species learn from one another,developing cultural behaviors that can be passed down across generations.A recent special issue of philosophical Transactions ofthe Roval Sociely B presents studies ranging from whales to wallabies,demonstrating that socially learned behavior is widespread throughout the animal kingdom. For many species,such learned behavior is not simply interesting but essential.It allows animals to share survival skills,such as where to find food or how to avoid danger.These findings are already influencing conservation practices,from reintroductions to managing conflicts between humans and wildlife over habitat use. This focus on learning has also led to the growing idea of"longevity (conservation."Studies suggest that some long-Lived animals,including whales and giant tortoises,act as keepers of ecological knowledge.Their long lives allow them to remember migration routes,feeding areas,and responses to environmental change.At the same time,scientists are studying how these animals maintain their health over decades or even centuries,discovering biological strategies that help resist diseases and repair cells. These discoveries raise difficult questions about how humans define cultural heritage.If birds and whales have traditions such as songs or hunting methods,should the loss of these behaviors be treated as seriously as the loss of historical buildings? Understanding animal culture also casts doubt on proposals such as"de-extinction"which aims lo bring extinct species back to life.As a conservation strategy,this is fundamentally unworkable.Without older individuals to pass on knowledge,recreated animals would lack the skills needed to survive. The more we leamn about other species'cultures,the harder it is to deny that we are surrounded by a planet full of "others".Truly absorbing this knowledge might just encourage the major shift we need as protectors of this rich bio-cultural diversity. 28.Why was Goodall's discovery considered shocking at the time? A.She challenged her advisor. B.Louis commented on it publicly. C.Chimpanzees were rarely studied. D.Only humans were believed to use tools. 29.What can be inferred about animals'learned behavior? A.It is affected by genes. B.It expands their habitats. C.It is critical for their survival. D.It settles human-wildlife conflicts. 30.What role do older animals play according to longevity conservation? A.Protectors of habitats. B.Defenders against diseases. C.Designers of migration routes. D.Carriers of ecological wisdom. 31.What is the main purpose of the article? A.To honor Jane Goodall's work B.To urge a rethink of animals'cultures. C.To compare animal cultural behaviors D.To propose new species revival technologies 第8页共32页 (九)2026年3月湖北省武汉市2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇 Have you ever obeyed the suggestions of a digital writing assistant to replace a word or restructure a sentence?Before the appearance of digital tools,you'd probably have turned to a dictionary for the same assistance Dictionaries enable us to write not with fail-safe convenience but with originality and a point of view. While AI assistants produce phrases and statements so writers don't have to think them up,dictionaries provide us with the knowledge to use language ourselves in expressive and potentially infinite ( ways.They place choice and authority literally in human hands,forcing us to discover how we want to explain ourselves and our ideas to the world. The abundance of digital writing assistants gives greater urgency to debates about what a dictionary should be.In 1946,George Orwell described good writing as "picking out words for the sake of their meaning,"a practice that dictionaries facilitate while digital writing programs stifle.Writers consulting a dictionary make a choice,while writers guided by an app have their choices made for them.The digital-native approach delivers hands-off,derivative (communication.The other requires leafing through pages without knowing exactly where you'll end up.Without dictionaries to provide us with a guide to English's potential,writing that way is nearly impossible Our ability to express ourselves is critical-it helps us define who we are.Dictionaries aid us in achieving this:They categorize our unique ways of thinking through language.I'm a Canadian,my feeling of pride in my native land is enhanced by small verbal Canadianisms like "eaves trough"or"serviette",which are well-documented in dictionaries but rarely used by AI chatbots,for the most part. As digital writing extends deeper into our lives and minds,we need dictionaries more than ever. Abandoning dictionaries and embracing mechanized writing would weaken our capacity for collective identity quite as much as the ability to express ourselves. 28.What might be a distinct feature of dictionaries according to the author? A.They promise fail-safe phrases B.They possess academic authority. C.They facilitate creative writing D.They provide ready-made expressions 29.What does the underlined word"stifle in paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Favor. B.Revise. C.Observe. D.Discourage. 30.Why does the author mention "eaves trough"and"serviette"in paragraph 4? A.To show how AI aids us in expressing. B.To indicate the weakness of dictionaries. C.To celebrate the diversity of Canadian English. D.To illustrate how language use affects identity 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Why Keep Your Dictionary? B.How to Deal with Digital Writing? C.Who Uses Writing Assistants? D.What to Expect from Dictionaries? 第9页共32页 (十)2026年3月湖南省九校联盟2026届高三第二次联考英语-阅读C篇 Even after eating a large meal,most people can still find room for sweets.Now,research in mice shows that the nerve cells behind feeling full also contribute to strong desire for sugar.In other words,there seems to be a neurological(神经学的)basis for our love of dessert. Previous studies identified that naturally occurring opioids(阿片类物质)in the brain play a crucial role in sugar desire.The main producers of these opioids are nerve cells located in a brain region that adjusts appetite,metabolism and hormones.Known as pro-opiomelanocortin(POMC,前阿片黑素细胞皮质激素) nerve cells,they also control feelings of satiety after eating. To explore whether the cells also drive thirst for sugar,Henning Fenselau at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Germany and his colleagues tracked the opioid signals the POMC cells send in the brain.The researchers monitored the activity of nerve cells in these regions as mice ate their usual food. When the animals seemed to be full,the team gave them a dessert of sugary chow.The results showed that, on average,the activity between the POMC nerve cells and the PVT（丘脑室旁核)roughly multiplied during dessert consumption,and even rose sharply before the mice started eating the sweets,proving this nerve pathway directly fuels sugar desire.When the team blocked signals from POMC nerve cells to the PVT,the mice consumed 40 per cent less dessert. "The cell types,which are extremely well known for making people feel full,also release signals that cause the appetite for sugar,and they do so particularly in the state of being full,"says Fenselau."This would explain why animals-humans-over-consume sugar when they're actually full." 28.What does the underlined word "satiety"in paragraph 2 mean? A.Desire. B.Fullness. C.Appetite. D.Delight. 29.Which of the following is the finding of the mice experiment? A.The mice had more appetite for sugar than usual food. B.The mice had less dessert consumption in their daily diet. C.The mice had more responses in POMC than in PVT areas D.The mice had less sugar desire as brain signals were interrupted. 30.What can be inferred from Fenselau's words? A.The feeling of being full generates sugar desire. B.Humans consume more sugar than animals. C.Sugar desire has nothing to do with appetite. D.Nerve cells make it easy for people to feel full. 31.What can we learn from the text? A.Potential risks of sugar over-consumption for mice. B.Differences of animal-human neurological responses. C.Explanation of brain mechanism of sugar desire. D.Different views on sugar desire after meals in mice. 第10页共32页 (十一)2026年3月湖南省长郡二十校联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 From an airplane,cars moving slowly on the highway closely resemble a line of ants.Unlike these human-driven vehicles,however,ants are able to avoid the frustrating stop-and-go traffic that bothers daily commutes ()Researchers have therefore tumned.their attention to studying the ants'teamwork-based behaviors,hoping to apply these insights to programming self-driving cars that can prevent traffic jams. As the number of cars on highways keeps growing,the stability of traffic flow gradually decreases Studies show that when the density(密度)reaches 15 vehicles per mile per lane(车道)，a single driver's sudden brake tap can give rise to long-lasting and widespread traffic jams.Scientist Katsuhiro Nishinari,a mathematical physicist studying traffic transitions,compares this phenomenon to a phase transition,such as water turning into ice.Even small individual actions in such situations can quickly develop into major traffic issues. Katsuhiro Nishinari's previous research has already shown that food-seeking ants can maintain smooth movement even when their population density is very high.A recent follow-up study has uncovered they usually travel in groups of 3 to 20 individuals,moving at steady speeds with proper gaps between each other and never attempting to overtake.Their behavior depends on mutual collaboration rather than individual preferences. This collective intelligence offers a lesson for human drivers today.One key takeaway is to avoid tailgating.Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead helps absorb the shock waves caused by sudden braking in dense traffic-a simple practice that prioritizes the smooth flow of the whole over individual hurry.Of course,ants have the natural advantage of creating flexible paths,while cars are bound to fixed lanes.But the principle of maintaining proper spacing remains crucial for safety and efficiency on our roads. Looking ahead,the real transformation may come from technology.As Katsuhiro Nishinani points out, "Unlike human drivers who often act independently,future self-driving cars could be designed to share real-time data and function as an integrated system."Inspired by ants,these vehicles can upgrade traffic flow as a cooperative system,potentially requiring updates to existing regulations to fully realize their benefits. 28.What can cause widespread highway traffic jams directly? A.A total of 15 cars per mile. B.Ant behaviors affecting driving C.Reduced stability of traffic flow. D.A sudden brake at a certain density. 29.What is the purpose of mentioning the recent follow-up study in paragraph 3? A.To compare ants with human drivers. B.To criticize current traffic regulations. C.To explain the math behind traffic jams. D.To detail how ants achieve smooth movement. 30.What does the underlined word "tailgating"probably mean in paragraph 4? A.Keeping a proper distance. B.Following strict traffic rules. C.Driving too close to the front. D.Seeking efficient lane position. 31.What is Katsuhiro Nishinari's suggestion for ant-inspired self-driving cars? A.Collect personal travel data. B.Adopt a collaborative approach C.Redesign traffic rules constantly. D.Rely on active human intervention. 第11页共32页 (十二)2026年3月江苏省七校2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇 Imagine a future where the most powerful computers aren't made of silicon chips,but are grown from living cells.This is the ambitious goal of synthetic (biology,and a team from MIT has just taken a groundbreaking step.They have successfully engineered common baker's yeast()cells to perform basic computational operations,effectively tumning them into tiny,self-reproducing biological computers. Traditional computers process information using a binary (code of Os and 1s,represented by electrical currents.The MIT team's system,however,works differently.They redesigned the yeast's genetic circuits so that specific combinations of chemicals act as "input"signals.When the yeast cell detects these chemical clues,it triggers a chain of internal gene expression,ultimately leading to a visible"output"for example,the cell giving off a green light under a microscope to signal a"YES"answer,or remaining dull for a NO”. This achievement,published in Science,is revolutionary for several reasons.First,these biological computers are incredibly energy-efficient,running on the same sugar nutrients the yeast uses to grow. Second,they are self-assembling and self-repairing,properties no silicon-based machine possesses.Most importantly,they can operate in complex,liquid environments inside the body or in ecosystems,where traditional electronics fail. The immediate application lies in smart diagnostics ()Imagine taking in a capsule containing these engineered yeast cells.They could travel through your body,detect specific disease markers,and produce a clear visual signal in your waste,offering a cheap and safe diagnostic tool.In the longer term, such "wetware"computers could monitor environmental pollution or even direct the behavior of future living machines. Of course,significant challenges remain.The "calculation"speed of cells is currently far slower than that of electronic computers,and designing reliable,complex genetic circuits is immensely difficult.Yet, this research lights the path to a future where computation is smoothly woven into the fabric of life itself. 28.How does the biological computer indicate its output? A.By giving off an observable signal. B.By detecting specific chemical clues. C.By activating gene expression chains. D.By using a combination of chemicals. 29.What powers the biological computer? A.Sugar nutrients that support yeast growth B.A capsule containing engineered yeast cells. C.The process of assembling and repairing itself. D.Electrical energy generated by genetic circuits 30.What might challenge the development of biological computers? A.Finding a more energetic organism. B.Overcoming major ethical concerns C.Improving genetic engineering design. D.Developing faster electronic computers. 31.Which of the following is the best title for this article? A.A Brighter Future:How Yeast Will Diagnose Disease B.Encode Information:The Making of a Bio-Supercomputer C.The End of Silicon:Why Living Computers Are Taking Over D.Compute Differently:Engineering Cells to Process Information 第12页共32页 (十三)2026年3月江苏省苏北七市2026届高三调研测试（二）英语-阅读C篇 Fancy letting a machine mediate (your argument?It could be the latest application for AI. Scientists at Google's DeepMind project designed what they call the Habermas Machine,a large language AI named after German philosopher Jurgen Habermas. The system works by taking written views of individuals within a group and using them to generate a set of group statements designed to be acceptable to all.Group members can then rate these statements.The most popular statement is then returned to participants to assess.Next,the AI mediation system generates revised statements,which participants again rate.The system then selects the winning statement. The team used the system in a series of experiments involving a total of more than 5,000 participants who responded to various topics.The researchers found the initial group statement from the Habermas Machine was preferred by participants 56%of the time over a group statement produced by human mediators Part of the model's success,researchers say,lies in its determination to give special weight to dissenting opinion.It was not the case that participants always switched opinion to support the majority view.Rather than siding with the majority,it allowed minonity voices to feel heard. The AI mediation system"offers a new approach to collective deliberation (that avoids some of the limitations of in-person deliberation,including its cost,limited scale,the potential for mediator bias."the researchers conclude.However,the AI mediation process may lack some of the benefits of in-person discussion,they write,such as nonverbal clues and the opportunity to build interpersonal relationships with other discussants."Machine seldom offers participants the chance to explain their feelings. In addition,the researchers note that the AI mediation system could generate an ill-informed output if asked to synthesize (human opinions that are based on limited or biased information.Thus,the researchers conclude that if their system is used in the real world,it should be "embedded in a larger deliberative process,including careful selection of participants to ensure that a balanced and diverse community is represented in the debate." 28.What is Habermas Machine aimed at? A.Simplifying rating system. B.Facilitating greater agreement. C.Managing interpersonal conflict. D.Honouring the German philosopher. 29.What does the underlined word"dissenting"in paragraph 4 mean? A.Informed. B.Novel. C.Differing. D.Decisive. 30.What may be the disadvantage of the AI-mediated discussions? A.They lack shared collective wisdom. B.They raise participants'opportunity cost. C.They fail to tap into participants'potential.D.They rarely promote empathy among participants. 31.What is the last paragraph mainly about? A.Risks of AI mediation. B.Future AI developments. C.Tips on AI mediation use D.Ethical concerns about AI. 第13页共32页 (十四)2026年3月江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Could you imagine being able to "feel"the images on your screen?UCSB researchers have made this sci-fi-like idea a reality.They've developed a display where pixels (physically rise off the surface when activated by laser light(激光). Even our most advanced screens today have a limitation:they're flat.We never quite feel what we see. In 2021,UCSB professor Yon Visell investigated this very question:could light be made to create a sensation that could be felt through touch?He saw a breakthrough in late 2022.A single pixel rose upward under a flash of laser light,sending a pulse (that was very much noticeable to Professor Visell's fingertips. At the heart of this invention are tiny pixels,which are tiny cells built with a thin film stretched above a small air cavity ()When a quick pulse of laser light hits a pixel,the film heats up,causing the trapped air to expand,making the surface swell upward in just 2 to 100 milliseconds,by about a millimeter (0.04 inch). As a sighted person,it does initially feel like something new and unusual.But the more I think about it, the more it feels like it could have the most significant benefit to people who explore the world through touch.This begins to look like a sort ofanimated Braille(动画盲文)”and tells a story in real-time.It could make digital learning faster and richer for blind users. Touch and sight have always lived in separate digital worlds.We input with touch,and consume outputs with sight.With this new invention,this separation may just be narrowing.As the UCSB researchers put it,someday soon,anything you see,you may also feel. 28.What makes the new display different from the screens today? A.It sends out laser light. B.Its pixels can expand upward. C.It rises off fingertips. D.Its pulses are unnoticeable 29.Which aspect of the invention is talked about in paragraph 4? A.Its working principle. B.Its daily application C.Its obvious advantages D.Its potential challenges. 30.Who will benefit most from the new display according to the author? A.UCSB researchers B.Adventurous sighted people. C.The visually disabled. D.The digital enthusiasts. 31.What does the author imply about the invention in the last paragraph? A.It may help replace sight with touch. B.It may separate input from output. C.It may help feel what is usually seen. D.It may enlarge gaps between senses. 第14页共32页 (十五)2026年3月山东省滨州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 A reforestation revolution is being led by the innovative use of autonomous drones,a practice that balances deep respect for nature with cutting-edge technology.These drones,which work with high precision,are particularly effective in restoring large areas of forests damaged by wildfires and heavy logging.Reports show they can plant trees up to ten times faster than traditional methods,greatly boosting sustainability. The core of this technology lies in the combination of AI and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) remote sensing.The drones use LiDAR to scan damaged areas and measure the distance between the sensor and the ground.This system assesses key environmental factors such as soil composition,moisture levels and terrain contours,as well as potential risks like erosion and flooding.Then,onboard AI analyzes all these details carefully to precisely determine the best spots for planting native seeds. Each drone carries hundreds of biodegradable capsules.These capsules contain not only seeds but also nutrients and fungi,which help the roots thrive in harsh conditions.After identifying ideal areas,the drones fire the capsules into the soil,covering an area as large as a soccer field in less than an hour.The fungi in the capsules enrich the soil,attracting insects and animals that enable forests to thrive.This effect is also crucial for carbon sequestration,which is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to prevent it from warming the planet,and is an important part of the strategy against climate change. Initial trials in wildfire-hit Kumamoto have achieved remarkable success,with an 80%germination rate,much higher than the 30-50%of manual methods.This success has drawn international attention: the US and the UK have adopted similar AI-led drones for reforestation in hard-to-access areas,showing great global promotion potential. Despite the achievements,challenges remain.Scaling up the project requires huge investment and may face hurdles like airspace restrictions.Additionally,the technology needs to adapt to diverse ecosystems with vaying soil and climate.However,these drones bring bright prospects for global sustainability,with potential applications in restoring biodiversity,rehabilitating coral reefs and reversing desertification, playing a positive role in global ecological protection. 28.What are the major advantages of the drone reforestation? A.High accuracy and great efficiency. B.Low expense and easy maintenance. C.Long service lifepan and consistent updates. D.All-weather adaptability and complete safety 29.What is the main function of the fungi in the capsules? A.To protect the seeds from being damaged. B.To provide food for insects and animals C.To enhance root growth and soil health. D.To help break the capsules into pieces. 30.How does the author present his ideas in paragraph 4? A.By analyzing reasons and stating results. B.By listing statistics and giving examples C.By giving a definition and making a contrast.D.By making comparisons and quoting an expert. 31.What can be inferred about the technology according to the last paragraph? A.It holds great promise despite present barriers.B.It makes advances in large-scale application. C.It can easily adapt to diverse ecosystems. D.It removes restrictions to sustainability. 第15页共32页 (十六)2026年3月山东省德州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 You've followed all sleep experts'advice-going to bed on time,avoiding afternoon coffee,and keeping your bedroom cool as you like,dark with no light on,and quiet as possible-yet you still toss and turn.Glancing at the silver light through the curtains,you wonder:Could the full moon be ruining your sleep? Figuring out the moon's impact on human sleep is challenging,as emotions and expectations often cloud judgments.Many people romanticize full moons,especially special events like harvest or blue moons, while others anticipate restlessness under a full moon,which alone can disrupt sleep.Scientific studies suggest real physiological effects caused by the moon. In a 2013 study,Swiss researchers analyzed data from an experiment in which participants had no idea their sleep was being studied for lunar effects.Around the full moon,participants experienced a 30 percent drop in deep-sleep brain activity,took 5 minutes longer to fall asleep,and slept 20 minutes less overall. They also reported worse sleep quality and had lower levels of melatonin,the hormone (that your body releases naturally at night to calm your body down and prepare you for sleep.However,all these studies share one major limitation:they were conducted in sleep laboratories,where the subjects may be disturbed easily by the unfamiliar setting. To address this,University of Washington researchers tracked sleep in real-world environments:three Argentinian communities (urban suburbs,rural village with limited electricity,remote area with no electricity)and 464 Seattle university students.Across all groups,regardless of artificial light access, participants slept less and took longer to fall asleep in the nights leading up to a full moon.The researchers think this may reflect an ancient adaptation:When the moon was brightest,our ancestors likely stayed up later to hunt,socialize,or work by natural light. The sleep changes were most obvious in low-electricity communities,where moonlight remained the main light source at night.Sleep experts note that while the full moon's effect,up to one hour less sleep,is profound,artificial light from screens likely has an even greater impact on modern sleep. 28.What is the difficulty in studying the moon's effect on sleep? A.People's habits and hobbies. B.Health conditions and sleep space. C.Artificial light or noise in the room. D.People's emotions and anticipations. 29.What did the 2013 Swiss study find about full moons? A.They caused 25 minutes less sleep on average B.They affected people more in the real world. C.They had less impact on sleep than expected. D.They led to a reduced deep-sleep brain activity. 30.Why did University of Washington researchers adjust study surroundings? A.To compare sleep patterns by age group. B.To analyze the influence of artificial light on sleep. C.To avoid the impact of strange settings on subjects. D.To test whether urban lifestyle cancels lunar effects. 31.Which would be the best title for this passage? A.The End of Moonlight Folktales B.City Lights'effects on Human Sleep C.Moonlight's battle with artificial light D.The Moon's Silent Theft of Our Sleep 第16页共32页 (十七)2026年3月山东省东营市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Recently,I was listening to Paul Simon's 1983 album Hearts and Bones again and was struck by a question:what did it-a weary,bittersweet reflection on a broken relationship-mean to my younger self?As a teenager with little romantic experience,I believe I was drawn to the maturity sadness seemed to represent, which hints at a complex joy found within sadness. But why value sadness when happiness is so universally pursued?Nations measure well-being through happiness indexes ()and philosophies prioritize increasing joy.Yet,in reality,we don't seek constant happiness.Sometimes sadness has a cause,sometimes we want to be.Perhaps emotional variety is preferable to monotony.But there's more to it-sadness holds a depth that happiness lacks. Sadness inspires great art in a way that grinningly eating ice cream cannot.Essayist Hartley Coleridge praised it as a more elegant state of mind than happiness."Melancholy (can scarce exist in an undegraded spiritit cannot exist in a mere animal"is how he put it,suggesting it is more dignified than happiness.I suspect most people feel joy is,at root,a kind of idiot pleasure.Meloncholy is somehow more grown-up,more sincere,and more authentic. Just as what evolutionary scientists call "the handicap principle",luxurious traits are useful,because they are so showily expensive,apparently inconveniencing the owner.They are a way of saying:I'm so strong.The peacock's tail,for example,despite being a disadvantage attached,signals desirable genes Sadness,according to this model,is a kind of obvious consumption.It takes more muscles to frown than smile,and maybe that's the point.Darwin observed that sadness appears the same way across all cultures, implying a deep-rooted human.capacity. Happiness can be lovely,but the profound,elegant sadness unlocks aesthetic (world that happiness can never reach. 28.Why did the author like Paul Simon's 1983 album as a teenager? A.He thought sadness inspired art. B.He viewed sadness as happiness, C.He experienced broken relationships D.He associated sadness with being mature 29.What's Hartley Coleridge's view on melancholy? A.Unrelated to art. B.Rich in variety. C.Unique to humans. D.Deep-rooted in history. 30.Why does the author refer to the peacock's tail? A.To stress frowning takes more muscles. B.To show luxurious traits are unnecessary. C.To prove sadness is apparently convenient.D.To explain sadness has evolutionary value. 31.What's the best title of this passage? A.Why the long face? B.Which is deeper? C.What's happiness? D.Where's sadness? 第17页共32页 (十八)2026年3月山东省菏泽市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Ethics (in Cybersecurity by Marquez,a former cybersecurity analyst for a global tech firm,is a timely exploration of the moral dilemmas that define modern digital life. The book is organized around six"ethical crossroads",each illustrated with a detailed case study.One of the most striking chapters focuses on the 2025 "SecureData"case,where a major tech company discovered weakness in its popular messaging app-one that could expose users'private conversations.The company faced a choice:tell users the problem immediately or fix it quietly over six months.Marquez walks readers through the arguments on both sides:the "duty to protect users"versus the "duty to avoid bad reputation".She doesn't offer a simple answer-instead,she teaches readers to weigh conflicting values,a skill she calls "ethical reasoning for the digital age". Marquez also challenges common myths about cybersecurity ethics.She argues against the idea that "the end justifies the means"when it comes to fighting cybercrime,citing a 2024 case where a government accessed a criminal group's servers to recover stolen data,but in doing so,accidentally obtained the private emails of 10,000 innocent people."Security without ethics isn't security-it's just control,"she writes.This focus on balancing security and ethics makes the book stand out in a field often dominated by technical solutions Marquez's engaging style makes the book accessible.She,for instance,compares a company's decision to hide a software problem to"a teacher knowing a classroom door is broken but not fixing it because he doesn't want to stop class."She also includes "Ethical Checklists"at the end of each chapter,which guide readers to apply the book's lessons to their own lives,for example,should you report a friend who shares your password with others? Overall,Ethics in Cybersecurity is more than a book-it's a tool for thinking critically about daily digital choices.As Marquez puts it:"In cyberspace,every click is a choice-and every choice has an ethical c0st.” 28.What can be inferred from the 2025 "SecureData"case? A.Companies prioritize user privacy. B.User data is hard to protect. C.Cyber ethics involves tough choices. D.Messaging apps are easy to access. 29.Which of the following is Marques probably against according to paragraph 3? A.Download papers on the CNKI. B.Polish an article by DeepSeek App. C.Give a thump-up on a friend's Moments. D.Disclose a fiiend's address on the internet. 30.What is a feature of Ethics in Cybersecurity according to the text? A.It is packed with complex theories. B.It provides step-by-step instructions. C.It is intended for cyber professionals. D.It adopts a down-to-earth writing style. 31.What is the author's purpose in writing the text? A.To publicize cybercrime prevention. B.To honor a talented technical expert. C.To introduce a book on Cybersecurity D.To recommend an essay on digital life. 第18页共32页 (十九)2026年3月山东省济宁市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Chaotan One,the world's first commercial power generator that uses supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2),has begun operations in China.This achievement breaks a century-old tradition of using steam for power generation,marking a major.improvement in efficiency. The invention of the steam engine was a first step towards the Industrial Revolution that changed the world.Over the years,the engine's efficiency was further improved through different designs and fuels, however,the medium for doing work remained the same-steam. Scientists seeking further improvements in power efficiency noticed that a significant portion of energy is wasted generating steam to drive turbines ()Water needs to be boiled first and needs to undergo a phase change to generate steam.Scientists have been looking for a better medium to replace steam. They found this in sCO2.COzexists as a gas at room temperature and can be cooled to form dry ice by reducing pressure and lowering temperature:When temperature is raised to 31C,and pressure is increased to 7.37 MPa,COzenters its supercritical state,where it exhibits properties of both a liquid and a gas.In applications such as moving a turbine,this is extremely useful since the gas-like state offers less resistance while the liquid-like state provides greater push power. The power generation process works like this:The CO2 is first pressurized into a supercritical state Then the sCOz passes through a heat exchanger,absorbing heat from an external heat source,and its temperature rises to 400-600C with a substantial increase in internal energy.After that,it enters a turbine and expands rapidly,diiving it to move at a high speed and transforming thermal (energy into mechanical energy,which is then futher turned into electrical energy for output.The COz remains in a supercritical state throughout the entire process,with no phase change loss. The success of the Chaotan One will likely start a new era in power generation,using COz as a medium and bypassing the need to transform water into steam. 28.What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2? A.Highlight the value of steam B.Applaud the past contributions. C.Outline the Industrial Revolution. D.State the background of a new discovery 29.What is the biggest problem with steam power generation? A.Energy-intensive. B.Labor-demanding. C.Noise-producing. D.Money-consuming 30.What plays a key role in the high efficiency of Chaotan One? A.The durability of turbines. B.The quick commercialization of generators. C.The easy availability of CO2. D.The continuity of CO2's supercritical state. 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.Unpredictable Changes of CO2 B.Polarized Views on Chaotan One C.A Pioneering sCO2 Power Generator D.A Breakthrough in Steam Engine 第19页共32页 (二十)2026年3月山东省青岛市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Nature words like river,moss and blossom have appeared less frequently in books over the past years. This decline,according to a study by professor Miles Richardson from the University of Derby,mirrors a broader change he has traced through 220 years of records on urbanisation,the loss of wildlife in neighbourhoods,and parents no longer passing on engagement with nature to their children. The computer modelling in the study also predicts an "extinction of experience",with future generations continuing to lose an awareness of nature because it is not present in increasingly built-up neighbourhoods,while parents no longer pass on an "orientation"()towards the natural world.This is consistent with findings from other studies,which identify adult nature connectedness as the strongest predictor of whether a child will become close to nature. Richardson said that when he tested policy and urban environmental changes in the model he was surprised at the scale of the changes required to restore the connection to nature.Increasing biodiverse green spaces in a city by 30%might look like significant positive progress for wildlife and people but Richardson said his study suggests a city might need to be 10 times greener to turn around declines in nature connection. Efforts to simply encourage adults to engage with nature are often insufficient for lasting change.More effective are measures that build nature connection from an early age,such as forest schools for young children.Research indicates that government initiatives reshaping early education and urban design must be consistently applied over the next 25 years.Once established,this connection can become self-sustaining. Richardson said the scale of societal change required might not be as challenging as it appeared.A study on people in Sheffield found that they spent just 4 minutes and 36 seconds on average in natural spaces each day."Increase that by ten,and people are spending 40 minutes outside every day-that may be enough,"he said."The key is to make these gains last across generations,"he added. 28.What change has Richardson traced in his study? A.Nature words have disappeared from books. B.People have less direct contact with nature. C.Urbanisation has damaged wildlife habitats D.Parents spend more time outdoors with kids 29.What might cause future generations to have "extinction of experience"in the model? A.They are raised away from nature. B.They can't adapt to changes in nature. C.High-rise buildings fill neighbourhoods.D.Schools offer few nature science lessons 30.What is a most effective solution to the issue according to the text? A.Advancing long-term policies. B.Launching eco-friendly campaigns. C.Focusing on raising adults'awareness. D.Enlarging green space in certain areas. 31.Richardson mentioned the study on people in Sheffield to show A.nature contact varies from city to city B.people's living habits are hard to change C.a new way to measure nature time is needed D.small efforts help improve contact with nature 第20页共32页 (二十一)2026年3月山东省淄博市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Berlin's East Side Gallery attracts millions of visitors each year.Tourists crowd before vibrant murals (painted after the Cold War,but few pause to consider what lies beneath the paint:an original section of the Berlin Wall.The art has become the attraction;the history it covers has faded into background This pattemn extends far beyond Berlin.Across the globe,old buildings fall for new developments.The logic seems unarguable:cities must grow,economies must expand.But what disappears when we erase()the physical traces of our past? Urban historian Dolores Hayden describes cities as "palimpsests"manuscripts written upon repeatedly,earlier versions never fully erased.In her study of Los Angeles,she documented how redevelopment projects repeatedly tore down communities inhabited by Mexican-American and African-American families,replacing them with freeways and squares.The new structures served economic ambitions,but they also erased material evidence that these communities ever existed."When the buildings disappear,"Hayden writes,"so does the tangible (proof that these people lived here,worked here, mattered here.” Some argue that memory can survive through photographs and documents.In fact,there is a difference between knowing about a place and experiencing it.A photograph of an old church conveys its appearance; walking through its doors conveys something else entirely-the height of the ceiling,the echo of footsteps, the weight of silence.These are not details;they are the substance of embodied memory. Research in environmental psychology suggests that physical spaces maintain collective identity.When communities lose familiar landmarks,they lose reference points that connect individuals to shared history. The result can be spatial disorientation-not merely not knowing where you are,but not knowing who you are in relation to those who came before. None of this argues against all development.Every generation inherits a city and passes one on.Some walls are meant to fall.Others are meant to standphysical spaces ground memory in ways that images alone cannot,grounding us in a past that continues to shape who we are. 28.What is the function of paragraph 1? A.To present a phenomenon and introduce the topic. B.To contrast historical significance with modern appeal. C.To criticize the over-commercialization of historic sites. D.To explain why history is overlooked and underestimated. 29.What does the example of Los Angeles intend to illustrate? A.The cost of urban development. B.The role of economic ambitions. C.The preservation of tangible proof. D.The success of redevelopment projects 30.What can be inferred about the communities losing landmarks? A.They cherish shared history B.They face identity confusion. C.They maintain collective identity. D.They prioritize growth over memory. 31.What does the text convey? A.History outweighs art in value. B.Photos preserve memory inadequately. C.Cities face a growth-or-history choice. D.Physical spaces hold irreplaceable memory 第21页共32页 (二十二)2026年3月四川省成都市2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 By age 2,most kids know how to play pretend.They turn their bedrooms into faraway castles and hold make-believe tea parties.The ability to make something out of nothing may seem uniquely human.Now,for the first time,an experiment hints that an ape (living under human care can have an imagination Kanzi is an ape who was raised in a lab and became a star at communicating with humans using graphic symbols.Scientists wondered whether Kanzi had the capacity to play pretend-that is,act like something is real while knowing it's not.They adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi.They poured imaginary juice into two cups and then pretended to empty just one.They asked Kanzi which cup he wanted,and he pointed to the cup still containing pretend juice 68%of the time. To make sure Kanzi wasn't confusing real with fake（假的)，they also ran a test with actual juice. "Kanzi chose the real juice over the pretend almost 80%of the time,which suggests that he really can tell the difference between real juice and imaginary juice,"said Amalia Bastos,a study co-author from the University of St.Andrews in Scotland. But not all scientists are convinced that Kanzi is playing pretend as humans do."There's a difference between imagining juice being poured into a cup and maintaining the pretense that it's real,"said Duke University comparative psychologist Michael Tomasello."To be convinced of that,I would need to see Kanzi actually pretend to pour water into a container himself,"Tomasello wrote in an email. Many great ape species in the wild are critically endangered,and it'll take more research to understand what their minds are capable of.Kanzi opened this path for a lot of future studies,"Bastos said. 28.W hat was Kanzi asked to do in the first test? A.To read a playbook B.To choose a certain cup. C.To pour imaginary juice. D.To identify graphic symbols. 29.Why did scientists experiment with real juice on Kanzi? A.To prove Kanzi has emotions B.To explore Kanzi'preference for juice C.To confirm Kanzi can tell real from fake. D.To train Kanzi's ability to make choices. 30.W hat does Michael Tomasello probably agree with? A.Imagination equals pretense. B.Kanzi represents ape intelligence. C.Kanzi may not have an imagination. D.This experiment benefits future studies. 31.What is the best title for the text? A.Kanzi:A Good Ape Pretender B.The Mystery of Ape Imagination Solved C.The Mind of a Human-Raised Ape Revealed D.A Pretend Juice Party:Ape Imagination Tested 第22页共32页 (二十三)2026年3月四川省成都七中2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 Years ago,as a young business reporter,I interviewed James Patterson,an advertising executive who ran a fast-food chain account,and yet dreamed of being a novelist instead.I remember thinking:Sure,you and everybody else.A decade or so later,however,I was surprised to see the adman on TV,holding up his new book.He has since published more than 100 New York Times best sellers and co-authored books with the likes of Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton. Mr.Patterson's ability to see himself as a writer illustrates a concept known as "possible selves".It describes how people envision their futures:what they may become,or want to become,or even fear becoming. The term,coined in 1986 by the social psychologists Hazel Markus and Paula Nurius,grew out of research on self-concept and self-perception.While self-concepts-I am a kind person"or "I am a good parent"-are rooted in the present,the researchers found that people are also informed by ideas about what they might become and how they might change. These possible selves,both positive and negative,are closely related to motivation.A violin student who envisions life as a professional musician might be motivated to practice.A person whose feared possible self is an alcoholic may become a non-drinker.In a small study,when young adults were encouraged to envision themselves as either regular exercisers (hoped-for selves)or inactive (feared selves), both groups exercised more in the weeks afterward.And researchers have found that constructing positive possible selves can improve well-being and relieve symptoms of depression by holding out the potential for a better future. A possible self can take you beyond daydreams,which are often fleeting and not necessarily grounded in reality.It can take shape "if you build a bridge from your now'self to the possible self,"Dr.Markus said. But how do we construct that bridge? 28.Why is James Patterson mentioned in the first paragraph? A.To tell a story. B.To inspire the readers. C.To reveal the topic. D.To introduce the figure. 29.Which of the following is an example of one's "possible selves"? A.I am a diligent student. B.I want to travel abroad. C.I could have become a dentist. D.I worry about being lonely. 30.What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A.Those who fear failure may end up being a loser. B.Knowing what can be achieved benefits mental health. C.A clear ambition guarantees one's success in the future. D.A positive possible selfis more motivating than a negative one. 31.What might be mentioned in the following paragraph? A.How to create more possibilities. B.How to realise one's potential. C.How to build spiritual connections. D.How to cultivate self-awareness. 第23页共32页 (二十四)2026年3月四川省成都石室中学2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 At a rehabilitation center in Beijing,a 76-year-old man who once relied on a caregiver can now walk independently with the help of a robotic exoskeleton that learns his movement patterns.Such technologies, once considered science fiction,are becoming more common as China responds to the needs of its fast-aging population. The eldercare robot industry is expanding quickly.Provinces such as Beijing and Jiangsu have released political plans encouraging the adoption of intelligent robots in institutions and households.China has also led the creation of an international technical standard for eldercare robots,setting requirements for design and safety.Moreover,with over 310million Chinese aged 60 or above,many seniors need support with mobility,daily activities,or emotional companionship.Robotics companies report increased inquiries as families search for reliable solutions for aging relatives. While eldercare robots are still in the early stages of development compared to industrial robots,some users are already beginning to enjoy the convenience these technologies provide.Nursing homes in tech-centered cities like Shenzhen integrate robots that play chess with residents,provide mobility support, and deliver AI-assisted therapy. Experts say eldercare robots still face multiple obstacles before they can be deployed on a large scale. On the consumer side,some seniors remain skeptical.Robots are too cold and emotionless.I just can't accept them,"said Qu Suling,a 66-year-old resident."If a machine malfunctions,it could hurt me,"she added.Another major hurdle is access to real-world data needed to improve algorithms and the user experience.To improve algorithms and user experiences,companies need large volumes of real-world training data,according to Ji Junjie,an algorithm specialist."We have limited opportunities to enter seniors' homes or eldercare facilities,"Ji said.The high prices of many eldercare robots represent another significant barier,as they are well beyond the reach of most households. Experts argue that breakthroughs in core technology,affordability,and data access are essential for eldercare robots to realize their potential.As China advances AI and robotics,these innovations may significantly support healthy aging and improve life for millions of older adults 28.Which major factor contributes to the rapid development of eldercare robots in China? A.A decline in traditional medical services.B.Policy support and rising demand. C.Financial investment in eldercare centers.D.Joint efforts made by many provinces. 29.Which is NOT the barrier to the large-scale application of eldercare robots? A.Insufficient access to real-life usage. B.High prices which are unaffordable. C.Lack of promotion from high-tech firms.D.Distrust and hesitation from the elder. 30.What can be inferred about the future of eldercare robots? A.They will replace human caregivers in the short term. B.Their development will slow down as prices increase. C.They may be more popular with younger population. D.They can greatly improve the lives of older adults. 31.Which is a suitable title for the text? A.High-Technology is Used in Medical Care B.The Elder Weigh the Use of Eldercare Robots C.Robotics Eldercare Expands with Aging Population D.An Old Man Benefits from Eldercare Robot Industry 第24页共32页 (二十五)2026年3月浙江省杭州二中2026届高三月考英语-阅读C篇 Can music help you concentrate at work?Researchers from the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff conducted a new study,and it has some interesting results. The research examined the ability of 25 people,aged 18 to 30,to remember information while listening to various sounds.In one task they had to remember a list of eight consonant (letters,which were dictated to them. Participants in the study were tested under three different conditions:in a quiet environment,while listening to music they liked,and while listening to music they didn't like.The participants generally did better when they were working in silence.The background music seemed to make memorization and recall more difficult.However,scientists also found that listening to music before doing the tests seemed to help concentration. "Despite describing their self-selected music as more pleasant,their performance was poor,just as it was when they listened to music they disliked,"explained one of the researchers.So,even if you're listening to music you like,it'll still interfere with your work. This would appear to contradict the findings of scientists who have researched what is popularly known as the "Mozart Effect".This concept was invented by French scientist Dr.Alfred A.Tomatitis in 1991. Tomatitis published a book,Why Mozart?,which described what he believed were the healing powers of listening to Mozart's music. He also suggested that Mozart's music could aid brain development.Later studies indicated it might enhance children's spatial intelligence,leading to a widespread belief that classical music could boost a child's IQ.The governor of the state of Georgia even once advocated allocating over $100,000 annually to supply classical CDs to every newborn in the state. Another study seemed to further contradict the idea that music could help with concentration.The researchers found that surveyed university students mostly preferred studying in silence.Those listening to music preferred instrumental songs,saying that lyrics are distracting. So,if you're studying for an exam,turn off your music! 28.Under which condition did participants perform best in the University of Wales study? A.Prior exposure to music. B.Listening to disliked music. C.Working in silence. D.Listening to favorite music. 29.What is suggested about the"Mozat Effect"? A.It has led to some real-world practices. B.It has been proven to enhance adult intelligence. C.It mainly promotes the enjoyment of classical music. D.It originates from governmental educational policies 30.What is paragraph 7 mainly about? A.Lyrics distract more than tunes. B.Instrumental music aids concentration. C.Students'music tastes vary widely. D.Quiet is often preferred for study 31.What can be inferred about background music? A.It best aids creative work. B.Its effects are inconsistent across studies. C.It improves performance in concentration tasks. D.It affects people differently based on preference. 第25页共32页 (二十六)2026年3月浙江省金丽衢十二校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 When you're learning a new language,there are a lot of things to remember:spelling rules,grammar rules,punctuation rules...the list is endless.But there's something that can help you:mnemonics [pronounced "nemonics"]. Mnemonics are techniques to help you remember things.There are a variety of them,including rhymes, spelling acronyms and sentence mnemonics. Rhymes are a great way to remember things.The sounds,unusual words and rhythm of them help you recall ideas.Do you know when Columbus sailed to America?There's a rhyme to help you which goes like this,"In fourteen-hundred and ninety-two,Columbus sailed the ocean blue."Most people who've heard that never forget it! Spelling acronyms involve creating a sentence based on the letters of a target word.For example,the following sentence can help you with the spelling of the word "because","Big elephants can always understand small elephants".Notice how the first letter of each word in the sentence spells out the word because".And if you can't remember the spelling of the word "mnemonics",use this one "Mike never eats meat or nuts in case he's sick"! Sentence mnemonics are also useful.The following can help you with the difference between the words "principal"and principle",A principal is your pal at school,and a principle is a belief or rule."Or this one to help you remember the difference in spelling between"deserts"(such as the Sahara)and "desserts"(such as Tiramisu),"A dessert has two sugars so it's sweeter,but a desert only has one."[The two "sugars" mentioned in the sentence refer to the two s's in the word"dessert". You can learn grammar rules with sentence mnemonics too.For example,this one can help you with the position of adjectives,"Adjectives come before nouns just as A'comes before N'."And this one can help you learn about the use of apostrophes(撇号)，“Apostrophes show possession.” Mnemonics can help a lot with language learning.Why not try inventing a few of your own! 28.What are mnemonics in the passage? A.Professional tool books. B.Specific language model. C.Language learning strategies. D.Different language rules. 29.Why is the rhyme about Columbus mentioned in paragraph 3? A.To compare rhymes with other techniques. B.To show how rhymes make facts memorable. C.To prove that Columbus was a great explorer.D.To explain the importance of historical events 30.Which of the following is an example of a sentence mnemonic? A."In 1066,the Normans did fix"rhymes the year of the Norman Conquest. B.c“George's elderly old grandfather rode a pig home yesterday”helps spell“geography'”, C."My very educated mother just served us noodles"helps remember the order of planets. D."A stationery store sells paper,while a stationary car doesn't move"differentiates words 31.Which of the following would the author probably agree with about inventing mnemonics? A.It requires special training B.It does not take much time or effort. C.It is something readers can try themselves. D.Language teachers should use it in class. 第26页共32页 (二十七)2026年3月浙江省名校协作体2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 We live in a world where conversations about mental health are becoming more common.Yet,while sharing struggles often receives understanding,admitting to feeling steady can sometimes feel uncomfortable.Why does saying 'I'm doing well"often come with a hint of guilt,as if being okay is somehow inappropriate when others are not? This phenomenon is linked to what psychologists call upward emotional comparison.In our interconnected society,we constantly measure our own emotional state against the visible suffering of others. As a result,expressions of personal stability can be misunderstood as indifference or privilege,making people hesitate to share their neutral or positive wellbeing.The language of crisis feels more familiar and authentic than the language of calm. However,feeling okay is not emotional ignorance.Research in positive psychology suggests that emotions like calmness and contentment are not merely personal benefits.They serve a critical social function.Positive emotions can broaden our perspective,enhance problem-solving abilities,and build psychological resources.This inner steadiness,far from being selfish,actually increases our capacity for empathy and compassion.It acts as an emotional bulwark,allowing individuals to navigate the waves of collective stress without being overwhelmed. Therefore,cultivating and acknowledging this "quiet okayness"is a form of emotional resilience.It involves several practices:answering honestly when genuinely well,valuing the stable middle ground between crisis and excitement,allowing oneself to feel gratitude without guilt,and sharing one's calm through attentive presence.In challenging times,such steadiness becomes a quiet strength.By openly acknowledging our own periods of stability,we help normalize a full range of human emotions and create space for others to accept their own state without judgment.Ultimately,this honest sharing of wellbeing, one conversation at a time,contributes to building a more emotionally resilient community. 28.Why might people feel guilty saying"I'm doing well"? A.They feel they face a language crisis. B.They fear their luck won't last long. C.They think sharing feelings is impolite.D.They worry it shows a lack of concern. 29.What does the underlined word "bulwark"in paragraph 3 mean? A.Measurement. B.Banier. C.Support. D.Pressure. 30.Which of the following actions best illustrates "quiet okayness"? A.Sharing only anxieties to seek support. B.Encouraging others to feel constantly happy. C.Telling a friend you're well when you truly are. D.Saying"I'm fine"quickly even if feeling stressed 31.What can be a suitable title for the text? A.The Quiet Strength of Feeling Okay B.Why We Should Only Share Our Struggles C.How Positive Psychology Builds Happiness D.The Problem of Upward Emotional Comparison 第27页共32页 (二十八)2026年3月浙江省宁波十校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 Consumers rely on various ways to pay daily expenses.The problem is that they tend to spend more with cashless payment methods in comparison to cash.This striking cashless effect has recently been confirmed by researchers from the University of Adelaide. Led by PhD Student Lachlan Schomburgk,the research team analysed 71 published and unpublished studies from 17 countries,including data from more than 11,000 unique participants.They've found that cashless payments lead people to spend more on status-signalling goods like jewellery,while this effect is notably absent in acts of donation or tipping. "Through this meta-analysis,we identified key factors that make the cashless effect stronger or weaker, which individual studies could not find.By doing this,we uncovered new key understandings that had often been overlooked by other researchers in individual studies."Schomburgk explains. The findings indicate that consumers should be mindful of how they pay for goods or services,as this helps them spend less,especially critical in the current cost-of living crisis.To avoid overspending,they're advised to carry cash instead of cards whenever possible as a self-control method.When using cash,they count and hand over notes and coins,making spending more noticeable.If nothing is physically handed over, it's easy to lose track of how much is spent. The study also provides useful insights for businesses and policymakers."Businesses should know failing to accept the cashless revolution might unintentionally be jeopardising profit potential," Schomburgk says."And policymakers should communicate to individuals unfamiliar with cashless payments,such as people who don't have bank accounts,about the possibility of cashless methods to lead to overspending.” Schomburgk stresses a need for urgent in-depth studies of new payment methods,as research on their specific impacts remains limited due to their novelty.Studying these methods is vital to keep pace with the evolving payment ecosystem and deepen understanding of modern consumers'spending habits. 28.What has the study found about the cashless effect? A.It exists in acts of donation. B.It weakens with more cash use. C.It links to the living cost crisis. D.It works in specific consumption. 29.Why did the team adopt the meta-analysis? A.To solve the overspending problem. B.To compare cash and cashless payments. C.To confirm factors causing the effect. D.To break the limitations of single studies. 30.What does the underlined word "jeopardising"in Paragraph 5mean? A.Risking. B.Preserving. C.Shifting. D.Boosting. 31.What can be inferred about new payments according to Schomburgk? A.They need to be popularized. B.They are developing rapidly C.They should be further studied D.They will affect spending habits. 第28页共32页 (二十九)2026年3月浙江省强基联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 Every December,my house turns into the island of unwanted gifts.People are kind,but there are only so many candied nut tins,caramel popcorn towers,and sugar cookies one family can consume. Let us not forget my wedding-regift incident.We received a very expensive electric teakettle.We don't drink tea,so we returned it to the store and got $75.Later,the store manager called,furious,accusing us of trading them a piece of junk.Someone had bought the kettle and discovered an obviously used cut-glass Easter basket inside.It turns out that person had regifted it to us.We paid the store back and were handed that ugly Easter basket. This made me wonder:Is regifting a form of rudeness?To find out,let's explore both sides of the regifting debate First of all,humans have been regifting since the dawn of time.Caveman A gives Caveman B a rock, Caveman B gives it to Caveman C.We call that anthropology ()Modern life demands efficiency. Why let something sit in a cabinet?Why not give that brand-new item to someone who will actually use it? It's economical.It's environmentally friendly.It's basically the circle of life. And yet,regifting is a high-risk sport.It requires memory and strategy.Give the gift to the wrong person,and suddenly people are texting:"Didn't I give this to you?"Regifting can go terribly wrong if you misjudge a person's taste,so you should not regift within the same social ecosystem,while also carefully removing all the evidence (cards,receipts,etc.)Ultimately,the key is to match the gift to the person-so never give spa products to someone who hates lotions(乳液)， My official ruling?Regifting is not rude.Thoughtlessness is rude.Waste is rude.But giving something new,unused and suited to someone else's preferences is generosity in its most practical,planet-friendly form.So go ahead-regift joyfully,wisely and guilt-free.After all,someone out there really needs those candied nuts. 28.What does the underlined word "furious"in paragraph 2 mean? A.Confused. B.Frustrated. C.Annoyed. D.Surprised. 29.Why does the author mention"Caveman"in the text? A.To trace back the long history ofregifting. B.To provide examples of human efficiency. C.To encourage the proper action of regifting. D.To explain the nature of ancient anthropology. 30.Which of the following might be a successful regifting? A.Sending a spa product to a colleague. B.Returning a costly gift to a local store. C.Sharing fresh candies with a neighbor. D.Giving a suitable scarf to a new friend. 31.What is a suitable title for the text? A.Does regifting make sense? B.Is regifting actually rude? C.What's the power of regifting? D.Why is regifting high-risk? 第29页共32页 (三十)2026年3月浙江省新阵地教育联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 Near the Dominican Republic's coast,tiny lab-grown "coral babies"are attached to spider-like metal structures in underwater nurseries.This is the assisted coral fertilization program led by local marine protection group Fundemar,offering a glimmer of hope for the world's declining coral reefs. The technology is critically important amid severe reef degradation.Seventy percent of the Dominican Republic's coral reefs now have less than 5%coral cover.Climate change not only kills corals directly through warming oceans but also significantly reduces the natural reproduction chances of surviving individuals."What was once normal in coral reefs is no longer possible for many species,"noted Andreina Valdez,a biologist at Fundemar. Assisted fertilization fills this gap by artificially facilitating gamete fusion（配子融合）.The implementation follows a precise process.Each year,a few days after the full moon at dusk,corals release millions of eggs and sperm.Fundemar's team collects these gametes,performs artificial fertilization in the lab,and nurtures the larvae()until they are robust enough for transplantation to reefs.Though only 1% of the 2.5 million embryos cultivated annually survive in the wild,this rate still outperforms natural reproduction on degraded reefs. It holds distinct advantages over the non-sexual reproduction used in the past.Non-sexual reproduction involves transplanting fragments of healthy corals,which is faster but produces genetically identical clones vulnerable to mass disease outbreaks.In contrast,assisted sexual reproduction creates genetically diverse individuals,significantly lowering the risk of widespread die-offs.Originating in Australia,the technology has now expanded across the Caribbean,with projects in Mexico,Curacao,Puerto Rico,Cuba,and Jamaica. However,a fundamental challenge remains:climate change.UNESCO data shows oceans are warming twice as fast as 20 years ago,increasing coral bleaching risks.Expert Mark Eakin stated,"You can't conserve something if you don't have it.So these programs are helping to expand the population that's out there."Yet he urgently warns,"Without tackling the 800-pound gorilla of climate change,much restoration work could be wiped out."But,for Fundemar,current efforts matter,"We are investing immense effort to protect what we love,and we trust many around the world are doing the same." 28.What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A.To explain the reason of coral decline.B.To advocate for coral protection. C.To present a coral conservation project.D.To highlight coral's economic value. 29.What does the underlined phrase"this gap"in paragraph 3 refer to? A.The challenge of climate change. B.The lack of funding for marine research. C.The absence of underwater nurseries D.The failure of natural coral reproduction. 30.What is the primary advantage of assisted fertilization? A.Faster growth. B.Wide-spread application. C.Genetic diversity D.Lower disease-resistance. 31.What is Mark Eakin's attitude toward assisted fertilization? A.Entirely supportive. B.Clearly indifferent. C.Strongly opposed. D.Cautiously hopeful. 第30页共32页 (三十一)2026年3月重庆市巴蜀中学2026届高三月考（七）英语-阅读C篇 Chatbots offer a personal shopper for all.They can listen to what a user wants,produce a shortlist of products and help with comparisons.Increasingly,consumers can even make purchases directly through a chatbot AI firms are betting that their technology will disrupt shopping just as e-commerce did in the internet age.OpenAI has struck deals with Shopify and Etsy,an online marketplace for artisanal wares ( to allow merchants to sell their products through its chatbot in return for a fee.Google is also eyeing the market for so-called agentic commerce. Retailers ()however,are not sitting back.Many e-commerce websites are indignant at the idea of an AI agent getting between them and their customers.Amazon,the world's biggest online mall,is eager to keep shoppers coming to its website.It has blocked OpenaI from collecting information.Meanwhile, some retailers,including Walmart,have developed shopping assistants of their own.Research suggests that Americans prefer such bots over third-party ones like ChatGPT when shopping. Julie Bornstein,founder of Daydream,an AI fashion-shopping tool,notes that chatbots are more helpful when searching for some goods than others.They excel when products have clear,comparable specifications-like vacuum cleaners,for which retailers list weight and power.But in deeply personal areas, such as fashion,most struggle. How enthusiastically consumers tumn to AI for shopping may also depend on how much chatbot-makers embrace ads to make money.Google has reportedly told marketers that it will integrate ads into its Gemini chatbot next year.That could weaken the perceived objectivity of these tools,and thus turn off shoppers. As AI upends online shopping,physical stores gain renewed importance.With browsing shifting away from retailers'and brands'own websites,shops with striking displays and charming assistants will offer another way for companies to shape how they are perceived.Plenty of shoppers say that they value human interactions when shopping.They still want to touch and feel certain types of products,such as clothes.And at this time ofyear,heading to the high street offers a chance to soak up some festive cheer. 28.What does the underlined word "indignant"in paragraph 3 probably mean? A.Excited. B.Surprised. C.Angry D.Confused 29.What is a likely downside of putting ads into chatbots? A.Chatbots may become less profitable.B.Recommendations may become biased. C.Retailers may be forced to cut their prices.D.Shoppers may stop visiting physical stores. 30.What is highlighted in the last paragraph? A.The value of offline shopping. B.The disappearance of high streets. C.The popularity of AI-run physical stores.D.The necessity of maintaining brand image 31.What's the text mainly about? A.How AI is reshaping shopping. B.Why physical stores regain popularity C.How retailers are reacting to AI agents. D.Why chatbots work better for some goods. 第31页共32页 (三十二)2026年3月重庆市南开中学2026届高三质检（六）英语-阅读C篇 Standing in Nevada's dry landscape,Project Red uses new methods to capture geothermal ( energy.Unlike old plants that need natural hot water storage areas near volcanoes,this facility uses Enhanced Geothermal Systems(EGS)to get heat from solid rock.Workers start by drilling two wells over 8, 000 feet deep into rock hot enough to roast a turkey.Through the first well,high-pressure water is pumped down,breaking the rock to create paths.A key procedure involves drilling another 3,250-foot horizontal well to expand the area of hot rock that the system contacts-a technique used in oil and gas industry in order to maximize yield. Water moves through these man-made cracks for 24-48 hours,gathering heat until temperatures exceed 380F.As heated water rises through the second well,pressure changes near the surface turn about 20%into steam.This steam powers machines connected to generators,creating clean electricity.Then the steam cools and condenses (back into hot water,which is used to heat a different kind of liquid with a much lower boiling point,such as butane,to drive a second generator before it is transported back to the system. This progress eliminates geothermal's old obstacle of needing volcanic zones.Traditional plants simply collect steam from natural hot springs,while EGS establishes water storage in unreachable ground.Another feature of the system is that they can be made more profitable by taking advantage of energy price shifts Operators could plug the exit wells,causing water to accumulate inside the system,building up pressure and heat.Then the energy could be extracted during times when it is most valuable-such as during cloudy or windless periods when solar or wind aren't working. Some oil and gas companies,recognizing that the energy landscape is changing,are increasingly interested in building geothermal systems.There's even a growing push to use direct geothermal heat to warm buildings,either through shallow heat pumps for residential buildings or integrated systems designed for entire districts-as Paris and Munich already do. 28.What is the main purpose of creating the second well? A.To speed up rock breaking. B.To improve the efficiency of heat transfer. C.To reduce drilling difficulty D.To regulate the pressure inside the wells. 29.What does the underlined word "it"refer to in paragraph 2? A.Butane. B.Electricity. C.Water. D.Steam. 30.What can we infer from paragraph 3? A.EGS depends on specific ground types. B.Traditional plants will be replaced by EGS. C.Geothermal energy is a stable power source. D.EGS is more advanced than solar and wind. 31.What key development is mentioned in the last paragraph? A.Geothermal energy changing the landscape.B.Traditional energy losing competitiveness. C.Energy companies abandoning fossil fuel.D.Geothermal energy expanding applications 第32页共32页 2026年3月各地高三英语阅读C篇32篇合集 答案解析 目录 （一） 2026年3月安徽省江南十校2026届高三开学考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 1 （二） 2026年3月福建省福州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇答案解析 1 （三） 2026年3月福建省泉州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇答案解析 1 （四） 2026年3月广东省2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 2 （五） 2026年3月广东省广州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 2 （六） 2026年3月广东省深圳市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 3 （七） 2026年3月河北省石家庄市2026届高三质量检测（一）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 4 （八） 2026年3月河北省唐山市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 4 （九） 2026年3月湖北省武汉市2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇答案解析 5 （十） 2026年3月湖南省九校联盟2026届高三第二次联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 5 （十一） 2026年3月湖南省长郡二十校联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 6 （十二） 2026年3月江苏省七校2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇答案解析 7 （十三） 2026年3月江苏省苏北七市2026届高三调研测试（二）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 7 （十四） 2026年3月江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 8 （十五） 2026年3月山东省滨州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 8 （十六） 2026年3月山东省德州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 9 （十七） 2026年3月山东省东营市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 10 （十八） 2026年3月山东省菏泽市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 10 （十九） 2026年3月山东省济宁市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 11 （二十） 2026年3月山东省青岛市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 11 （二十一） 2026年3月山东省淄博市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 12 （二十二） 2026年3月四川省成都市2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 12 （二十三） 2026年3月四川省成都七中2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 13 （二十四） 2026年3月四川省成都石室中学2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 14 （二十五） 2026年3月浙江省杭州二中2026届高三月考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 14 （二十六） 2026年3月浙江省金丽衢十二校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 15 （二十七） 2026年3月浙江省名校协作体2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 15 （二十八） 2026年3月浙江省宁波十校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 16 （二十九） 2026年3月浙江省强基联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 16 （三十） 2026年3月浙江省新阵地教育联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 17 （三十一） 2026年3月重庆市巴蜀中学2026届高三月考（七）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 17 （三十二） 2026年3月重庆市南开中学2026届高三质检（六）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 18 2026年3月安徽省江南十校2026届高三开学考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 ABCB 主题语境：人与自然——动物行为与科学研究 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家通过实验研究斑胸草雀黎明合唱的原因，发现黑暗抑制歌唱但积累动机，褪黑激素在其中起调节作用。 第28题.A 实验现象归纳。解析：第二段描述了两个对比实验：延迟亮灯三小时，雀在黑暗中保持安静，灯亮后歌唱更强烈；提前亮灯三小时，合唱强度较低。这说明在黑暗中停留的时间越长，之后唱歌的强度越大，即合唱强度与黑暗时长相关。故选A。 第29题.B 词义猜测。解析：根据上下文，黑暗使鸟的自然歌唱冲动被压制，从而积累动机，导致灯亮后强烈反弹。因此“subdues”意为“抑制、压制”。选项B“restricts”符合此意。故选B。 第30题.C 实验结果推理。解析：使用luzindole阻断褪黑激素后，鸟比对照组更早醒来并开始唱歌，说明褪黑激素通常会抑制鸟的醒来和唱歌行为。故选C。 第31题.B 作者观点态度。解析：Diego Gil指出不同鸟类在黎明合唱的方式、时间等方面存在巨大差异，已有11种不同假说。这暗示对斑胸草雀的研究结果可能不适用于所有鸟类。故选B。 2026年3月福建省福州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BBCC 主题语境：人与社会——旅游文化 【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲的是作者通过个人经历引出对旅游纪念品的思考，分析了纪念品的意义、市场存在的问题，并提出了购买有意义纪念品的建议。 第28题.B 细节理解。解析：文章第一段提到“Over time, my desire for typical souvenirs has faded; I now value experiences over objects”，表明作者对纪念品看法的改变是因为渴望体验而非物质物品。故选B。 第29题.B 段落主旨。解析：第二段首先指出人类长久以来收集物品以纪念经历，随后说明纪念品能带回快乐记忆，最后引用教授的观点强调人们行为背后的心理需求是“感到被听见、被看见和被连接”。因此该段主要讲的是纪念品满足的心理需求。故选B。 第30题.C 推理判断。解析：第三段指出，廉价假货虽然看似支持了当地卖家，但实际上“it often minimizes the profit of the traditional handicrafts”，即减少了传统手工艺品的利润，从而形成恶性循环，导致传统手工艺品失去市场。故选C。 第31题.C 细节理解。解析：最后一段中，作者引用教授的建议“be curious”，并强调“Intentions also matter, as souvenirs should be chosen for personal meaning rather than habit”，即购买纪念品应出于个人意图和意义，而非习惯或便利。故选C。 2026年3月福建省泉州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CABB 主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事 【语篇导读】本文是一篇书评。文章主要讲的是Barbara Oakley的《Mindshift》这本书如何帮助读者打破自我设限的思维障碍，通过科学方法和真实案例展示个人转变的可能性，并对该书的优点和局限性进行了客观评价。 第28题.C 细节理解。解析：根据第一段中“helping us remove these mental blocks”可知，这本书帮助读者移除心理障碍，这与C选项"帮助克服内在障碍以实现改变"相符。故选C。 第29题.A 写作目的。解析：文中先讲述了Graham和Ali通过努力转变的故事，随后引出“second-skilling”这一概念，说明这些例子是为了引出和证明第二技能的价值。故选A。 第30题.B 词义猜测。解析：根据划线词所在句子“what strategies worked and what pitfalls to avoid”可知，strategies是积极可用的策略，与之并列的pitfalls应是需要避免的消极事物。结合上下文关于职业转变者的访谈，pitfalls应指可能遇到的“陷阱”或“错误”。故选B。 第31题.B 观点态度。解析：文章前四段对《Mindshift》的内容和价值进行了详细介绍和肯定，如“wise guide”、“powerful concept”、“most valuable insights”等，但第五段指出了该书的局限性“perspective isn’t universal”和“may find this approach cool to the touch”，最后一段又回归肯定。可见作者态度是欣赏但有批判。故选B。 2026年3月广东省2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CCDA 主题语境： 人与社会——健康生活与科技 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲了随着可穿戴健身追踪设备的普及，它们虽能为用户提供健康数据，但也引发了关于过度追求数据可能导致焦虑与忽视身体真实感受的担忧。 第28题.C 细节理解。解析：根据第一段最后一句“this once-specialized habit has gradually moved beyond professional sports, becoming part of the lives of ordinary people”，可知这种曾经专业的习惯已逐渐走入普通人的生活。故选C。 第29题.C 细节理解。解析：根据第二段中“They show how habits like late-night eating or drinking directly influence recovery...these devices track how small changes build up over time, revealing behavioral patterns”，可知高级设备能展示习惯与健康之间的关联，而非仅仅提供孤立的数据。故选C。 第30题.D 观点态度。解析：根据第三段中“the expectation to ‘train like an athlete’ can push ordinary people toward perfectionism and anxiety...can make lives center around numbers”，可知McGregor担心普通用户因追求数据完美而产生心理压力。故选D。 第31题.A 推理判断。解析：根据最后一段中“the watch on our wrist can make us forget the body’s gentler signals...rather than simply chasing device targets”，可知Walston医生建议人们关注身体自身发出的温和信号，而非只盯着设备上的数字。故选A。 2026年3月广东省广州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BDCC 主题语境：人与社会——教育（科技与学习） 【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是精英科技大学的学生普遍将生成式人工智能当作“智力伙伴”使用，但这一现象引发了教师对学生自主学习能力下降、成绩变化以及教育方式调整的讨论与思考。 第28题.B 推理判断（隐含意义）。解析：作者用“interestingly”引出“学生使用AI生成文本的比例最低”这一发现，这与人们通常认为学生会用AI代写作业的假设相反，暗示调查结果与普遍预期相悖。故选B。 第29题.D 细节理解。解析：第二段首句提到“students are using faculty office hours and the speaking and writing centers less”，即学生减少使用线下学术服务，与D项表述一致。故选D。 第30题.C 推理判断（观点态度）。解析：Hampson强调学生需要在无AI辅助下写作和编码，是为了“develop critical thinking skills, their agency as citizens, and also meaning”，即培养批判性思维、公民主体性和意义建构等人类核心能力，与C项“确保学生发展基本的人类能力”一致。故选C。 第31题.C 推理判断（建议意图）。解析：Burnett认为应将AI带来的挑战视为“opportunity”，并提议ETU引领“rethinking how we teach, how we learn”，即抓住机遇改革教育，与C项“利用机会改革教育”吻合。故选C。 2026年3月广东省深圳市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 DCDB 主题语境：人与自然——文化传承与生物多样性 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是阿根廷布宜诺斯艾利斯大学的研究人员利用“机器人导师”成功让一种南美小鸟——雄性chingolo重新学会了一种已消失半个多世纪的歌曲，旨在保护鸟类文化多样性的故事。 第28题.D 细节理解。解析：题干问“为什么研究人员教鸟儿这首歌”。根据文章第一段“Researchers from the University of Buenos Aires have successfully used a robotic tutor to teach...a song that was once part of the species’ culture but had been lost for more than half a century.”（布宜诺斯艾利斯大学的研究人员成功利用机器人导师教会......一种曾经是这个物种文化的一部分但已经消失半个多世纪的歌曲。）以及最后一段“This is about preserving not just genetic, but cultural biodiversity”（这是关于保护不仅是基因，而且是文化的多样性）可知，教歌是为了保护鸟类的文化遗产。故选D。 第29题.C 细节理解。解析：题干问“chingolo的歌曲的作用是什么”。根据文章第二段“It serves to attract females and protect territory. It is the bird’s way of saying, ‘This is me, and here I am.’”（它用于吸引雌性和保护领地。这是鸟儿表达‘这就是我，我在这里’的方式。）以及“It is a distinctive song—like a fingerprint”（这是一种独特的歌声——就像指纹一样），可知这首歌起到了表明其身份的作用，即社会身份认同。故选C。 第30题.D 推理判断。解析：题干问“随机停顿的目的是什么”。根据文章第四段“There were random pauses（停顿）in between so that the birds interpreted the playback from the three devices placed in the area as a real exchange, as if these devices were responding to each other. This stimulated the birds’ vocal responses.”（其间有随机停顿，这样鸟儿就会把放置在该区域的三台设备的播放理解为真实的交流，好像这些设备在相互回应。这刺激了鸟儿的发声反应。）由此可知，随机停顿是为了让鸟儿误以为设备之间在互动，从而引诱鸟儿也参与互动。故选D。 第31题.B 细节理解/推理判断。解析：题干问“从学习结果中我们能了解到什么”。根据文章第五段“Young chingolos learned and adopted the song, though they added their own population’s ‘accent’ to the final trill（颤音）, which showed that their singing is shaped by learned behaviors and inborn characteristics.”（年轻的chingolos学会并采纳了这首歌，尽管它们在最后的颤音中添加了自己种群的“口音”，这表明它们的歌声是由后天学习的行为和天生的特征共同塑造的。）由此可知，它们的歌声带有特殊的声乐特征（即自己的“口音”）。故选B。 2026年3月河北省石家庄市2026届高三质量检测（一）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BCAD 主题语境：人与社会——科学技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是一种新型机械手的设计突破了人类手的传统结构，具备多种灵活功能，并在工业检测和假肢应用方面具有潜在前景。 第28题.B 细节理解。解析：根据第二段比尔拉德所说“It’s been a dream to design a new hand which departs from human-like hands”以及“It allows people to think out of the box”，可知这种机械手摆脱了人类手的限制，是对传统手设计的突破。B项“It breaks free from human hand limits”正确，故选B。 第29题.C 细节理解。解析：根据第四段“The fingers bend backward just as easily as forward, allowing the robot to hold objects against both sides of its hand at the same time.”，可知这种机械手可以从两侧同时抓取物体。C项“It can grasp things from both sides.”正确,故选C。 第30题.A 态度判断。解析：根据最后一段比尔拉德提到“might even work as a prosthetic hand though further research is needed to understand how human brains would control and respond to body parts that don’t match human physical structure”，她表示这种机械手有作为假肢的潜力，但还需要进一步研究，体现了“乐观但谨慎”的态度。故选A。 第31题.D 标题选择。解析：文章围绕一种在结构、功能上突破传统人类手设计的新型机械手展开，强调其灵活性和创新性。D项“A Robot Hand Bending the Rules of Hand Design”准确概括了这一核心，既点明主体，又体现“突破规则”的设计理念。故选D。 2026年3月河北省唐山市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 DCDB 主题语境：人与自然——动物文化研究 【语篇导读】本文是一篇科普说明文。文章主要讲的是通过珍·古道尔对黑猩猩使用工具的发现引入，论述了动物界普遍存在的社会学习行为和文化传承现象，并探讨了这些发现对生物多样性保护、文化遗产定义等问题的启示意义。 第28题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第一段“as scientists believed tool-making was a uniquely human characteristic”可知，当时科学家认为制造工具是人类独有的特征，所以古道尔发现黑猩猩使用工具才令科学界震惊。故选D。 第29题.C 推理判断。解析：根据第三段“For many species, such learned behavior is not simply interesting but essential. It allows animals to share survival skills”可知，这种习得行为对动物生存至关重要，帮助它们分享生存技能。故选C。 第30题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第五段“act as keepers of ecological knowledge”和“remember migration routes, feeding areas, and responses to environmental change”可知，年长动物是生态知识的承载者。故选D。 第31题.B 写作目的。解析：文章从古道尔的发现入手，介绍动物文化研究的最新进展，最后一段强调“Truly absorbing this knowledge might just encourage the major shift we need”，表明文章目的是呼吁人们重新思考动物文化的重要性。故选B。 2026年3月湖北省武汉市2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CDDA 主题语境：人与社会——语言文化 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是在数字写作助手盛行的时代，字典对于创造性写作和身份认同具有不可替代的重要性。 第28题.C 细节理解。解析：根据第一段“Dictionaries enable us to write not with fail-safe convenience but with originality and a point of view.”（字典使我们能够写出有原创性和观点的文章，而不是提供万无一失的便利）以及第二段“dictionaries provide us with the knowledge to use language ourselves in expressive and potentially infinite ways”（字典为我们提供了知识，让我们自己以富有表现力和潜在无限的方式使用语言）可知，字典的特点是促进创造性写作。故选C。 第29题.D 词义猜测。解析：根据划线词所在句子“a practice that dictionaries facilitate while digital writing programs stifle”，这里while表示对比，facilitate意为“促进”，因此stifle应与facilitate意思相反。结合上下文，数字写作程序替作者做选择，导致衍生性交流，可知stifle意为“阻碍，压制”。故选D。 第30题.D 推理判断。解析：第四段第一句提出观点“Our ability to express ourselves is critical—it helps us define who we are.”（我们表达自己的能力至关重要——它帮助我们定义自己是谁），接着提到作者作为加拿大人，通过“eaves trough”和“serviette”这样的加拿大英语词汇增强了自豪感。这两个例子具体说明了语言使用如何影响和塑造个人身份认同。故选D。 第31题.A 主旨大意。解析：文章开篇对比字典和数字写作助手，接着阐述字典对创造性写作的重要性，最后一段明确指出“As digital writing extends deeper into our lives and minds, we need dictionaries more than ever.”（随着数字写作深入我们的生活和思想，我们比以往任何时候都更需要字典）。全文围绕“为什么在数字时代我们仍然需要字典”展开，A选项“为什么保留你的字典？”最能概括文章主旨。故选A。 2026年3月湖南省九校联盟2026届高三第二次联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BDAC 主题语境：人与自我——认识自我 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家通过小鼠实验发现，大脑中负责产生饱腹感的神经细胞同时也会发出信号刺激对糖分的渴望，从而从神经学角度解释了为何人们在饱餐后仍想吃甜食的现象。 第28题.B 词义猜测题。解析：根据划线词所在句“Known as pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC, 前阿片黑素细胞皮质激素) nerve cells, they also control feelings of satiety after eating.”可知，POMC神经细胞除了调节食欲、新陈代谢和激素外，还控制进食后的某种感觉。结合前文“they also control feelings of satiety after eating”以及第一段中的“the nerve cells behind feeling full”（产生饱腹感背后的神经细胞），可以推断出“satiety”与“fullness”（饱腹感）是同义复现。故选B。 第29题.D 细节理解题。解析：根据第三段对实验过程的描述，研究者追踪了小鼠大脑中POMC细胞发出的阿片信号。实验结果发现，当小鼠享用甜点时，POMC神经细胞与PVT（丘脑室旁核）之间的活动量大幅增加，甚至在小鼠开始吃甜点前就急剧上升。最关键的信息是最后一句：“When the team blocked signals from POMC nerve cells to the PVT, the mice consumed 40 per cent less dessert.”（当研究团队阻断从POMC神经细胞到PVT的信号时，小鼠的甜点消耗量减少了40%）。这直接证明了当大脑信号被中断时，小鼠对糖的渴望会降低。故选D。 第30题.A 推理判断题。解析：芬塞劳的原话是：“The cell types, which are extremely well known for ...... This would explain why animals—humans—over-consume sugar when they’re actually full.”（这些以让人产生饱腹感而闻名的细胞类型，也会释放引起糖欲的信号，而且它们在饱腹状态下尤其会这样做……这就解释了为什么动物——包括人类——在实际上已经饱了的时候还会过量摄入糖分。）从这句话可以明确推断出，正是“饱了”这种感觉（或这种状态）触发了神经细胞释放信号，进而产生了对糖的渴望。故选A。 第31题.C 主旨大意题。解析：本文开篇提出一个普遍现象（饭后仍想吃甜食），接着引出研究，指出这可能存在神经学基础。第二段介绍了背景知识，即大脑中的阿片物质和POMC神经细胞的作用。第三段详细描述了小鼠实验的过程和发现，揭示了POMC神经细胞向PVT发送信号这一神经通路直接刺激了糖欲。最后一段引用研究者的话进行总结，再次点明这一机制解释了为何饱腹后还会想吃糖。因此，整篇文章的核心是解释大脑中产生糖欲的神经机制。故选C。 2026年3月湖南省长郡二十校联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 DDCB 主题语境：人与社会——交通出行与科技应用 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是研究人员从蚂蚁的合作行为中获得启示，希望应用于自动驾驶汽车以缓解交通拥堵。 第28题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第二段“when the density reaches 15 vehicles per mile per lane, a single driver’s sudden brake tap can give rise to long-lasting and widespread traffic jams”可知，在特定密度下，一个司机的突然刹车会直接导致大范围的交通堵塞。故选D。 第29题.D 写作目的。解析：第三段提到最近的一项后续研究，详细描述了蚂蚁如何以稳定速度、保持适当间隙、不超车等行为实现平稳移动，目的是为了具体说明蚂蚁是如何做到避免交通堵塞的，为后文人类借鉴其经验做铺垫。故选D。 第30题.C 词义猜测。解析：根据画线词后文“Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead helps absorb the shock waves”可知，与前方车辆保持安全距离是有益的，由此推断tailgating是指与之相反的行为，即跟车太近。故选C。 第31题.B 观点态度/细节理解。解析：根据最后一段Katsuhiro Nishinari的话，未来的自动驾驶汽车应被设计成共享实时数据并作为一个集成系统运行，即采用合作的方式，这与蚂蚁的团队行为一致。故选B。 2026年3月江苏省七校2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 AACD 主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家利用合成生物学将酵母细胞改造成生物计算机，介绍了其工作原理、优势、潜在应用以及当前面临的挑战。 第28题.A 细节理解。解析：根据第二段最后一句“ultimately leading to a visible ‘output’—for example, the cell giving off a green light under a microscope to signal a ‘YES’ answer, or remaining dull for a ‘NO’.”可知，生物计算机通过发出可见光（如绿光）等可观察信号来指示输出。故选A。 第29题.A 细节理解。解析：根据第三段第一句“First, these biological computers are incredibly energy-efficient, running on the same sugar nutrients the yeast uses to grow.”可知，生物计算机依靠酵母生长所需的糖分营养物质运行。故选A。 第30题.C 细节理解。解析：根据最后一段“significant challenges remain... designing reliable, complex genetic circuits is immensely difficult.”可知，设计可靠、复杂的基因回路非常困难，这是生物计算机发展面临的挑战之一。故选C。 第31题.D 主旨大意。解析：文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院团队将酵母细胞改造成生物计算机的研究，核心在于通过改造细胞使其能够以不同方式处理信息。故选D。 2026年3月江苏省苏北七市2026届高三调研测试（二）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BCDC 主题语境： 人与社会——科技发展与人类生活 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是谷歌DeepMind项目开发了一款名为“哈贝马斯机器”的人工智能调解系统，旨在通过算法生成能获得群体成员广泛接受的共识性陈述，并介绍了其工作原理、实验效果、优势与局限性。 第28题.B 细节理解。解析：第二段第一句“using them to generate a set of group statements designed to be acceptable to all.”，说明该系统的目标是生成能被所有人接受的群体陈述，即促进达成共识。因此，facilitating greater agreement符合文意。故选B。 第29题.C 词义猜测。解析：根据第四段“its determination to give special weight to dissenting opinion.”及后文“Rather than siding with the majority, it allowed minority voices to feel heard.”可知，该系统重视与多数意见不同的声音，因此dissenting意为“不同意见的”。故选C。 第30题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第六段“Machine seldom offers participants the chance to explain their feelings.”可知，AI调解系统很少让参与者有机会表达自己的感受，即难以促进参与者之间的共情。故选D。 第31题.C 段落主旨。解析：最后一段首先指出AI调解系统可能基于有限或有偏见的信息生成不明智的输出（此为风险），但随后用“Thus, the researchers conclude that if their system is used in the real world, it should be embedded in a larger deliberative process...”引出建议——即在现实中使用时应嵌入更广泛的审议流程，包括谨慎选择参与者以确保群体平衡多元。整段以风险引出，但落点在“使用时的建议与注意事项”，因此段落主旨为“AI调解使用的建议”。故选C。 2026年3月江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BACC 主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是加州大学圣塔芭芭拉分校的研究人员发明的一种新型显示技术，该技术利用激光激活像素，使其在表面隆起，从而让人们可以通过触觉感知图像，尤其可能对视障人士产生重要影响。 第28题.B 细节理解。解析：题干问的是新型显示技术与当前屏幕的不同之处。根据文章第一段“They’ve developed a display where pixels physically rise off the surface when activated by laser light.”和第二段“Even our most advanced screens today have a limitation: they’re flat.”可知，当前屏幕是平的，而新型显示技术的像素可以隆起。故选B。 第29题.A 段落大意。解析：第四段介绍了该发明的核心构造和工作过程，包括像素的结构、激光如何使薄膜加热、空气膨胀导致表面隆起等。因此本段主要讲述的是其工作原理。故选A。 第30题.C 推理判断。解析：根据第五段“But the more I think about it, the more it feels like it could have the most significant benefit to people who explore the world through touch.”以及后文对盲人用户学习效果的描述可知，作者认为这项发明对视觉障碍人士最有益。故选C。 第31题.C 推理判断。解析：最后一段提到“Touch and sight have always lived in separate digital worlds... this separation may just be narrowing.”以及“anything you see, you may also feel.”暗示这项发明可能让人们触摸到通常只能看到的东西，从而缩小触觉与视觉的界限。故选C。 2026年3月山东省滨州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 ACBA 主题语境：人与自然——环境保护与生态修复 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是利用人工智能和激光雷达技术的自主无人机在重新造林中的应用，包括其工作原理、优势、成功案例以及面临的挑战和未来前景。 第28题. A 细节理解。解析：根据第一段“These drones, which work with high precision”（这些无人机工作精度很高）和“they can plant trees up to ten times faster than traditional methods”（它们植树的速度比传统方法快十倍）可知，无人机造林的主要优势是高精度和高效率。故选A。 第29题. C 细节理解。解析：根据第三段“These capsules contain not only seeds but also nutrients and fungi, which help the roots thrive in harsh conditions.”（这些胶囊不仅含有种子，还含有营养物质和真菌，有助于根系在恶劣条件下茁壮成长）和“The fungi in the capsules enrich the soil, attracting insects and animals that enable forests to thrive.”（胶囊中的真菌能丰富土壤，吸引昆虫和动物，从而使森林茂盛生长）可知，真菌的主要功能是促进根系生长和改善土壤健康。故选C。 第30题. B 推理判断/写作手法。解析：第四段提到“Initial trials in wildfire-hit Kumamoto have achieved remarkable success, with an 80% germination rate, much higher than the 30-50% of manual methods.”（在遭受野火袭击的熊本进行的初步试验取得了显著成功，发芽率达到80%，远高于人工方法的30-50%），这里列举了数据（80%和30-50%）进行对比；接着提到“the US and the UK have adopted similar AI-led drones for reforestation in hard-to-access areas”（美国和英国已采用类似的人工智能无人机在难以进入的地区进行重新造林），这里举例说明其国际推广潜力。因此，作者是通过列举数据和举例来呈现观点的。故选B。 第31题. A 推理判断。解析：最后一段提到“Despite the achievements, challenges remain.”（尽管取得了成就，但挑战依然存在），随后列举了扩大规模所需的巨额投资、空域限制以及适应不同生态系统等挑战。但同时指出“these drones bring bright prospects for global sustainability”（这些无人机为全球可持续发展带来了光明的前景），并列举了其在恢复生物多样性、修复珊瑚礁等方面的潜在应用。由此可推断，尽管目前存在障碍，但该技术前景广阔。故选A。 2026年3月山东省德州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 DDCD 主题语境：人与社会——科学发现与研究 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家通过多项研究探讨满月对人类睡眠的影响，以及不同实验环境（实验室与现实环境）下得出的结论差异。 第28题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第一段第二句“Figuring out the moon’s impact on human sleep is challenging, as emotions and expectations often cloud judgments.”可知，研究月亮对睡眠影响的困难在于人们的情绪和预期常常干扰判断。故选D。 第29题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第二段第二句“Around the full moon, participants experienced a 30 percent drop in deep-sleep brain activity”可知，2013年瑞士研究发现满月期间参与者深度睡眠的大脑活动减少了30%。故选D。 第30题.C 推理判断。解析：根据第二段最后一句“However, all these studies share one major limitation: they were conducted in sleep laboratories, where the subjects may be disturbed easily by the unfamiliar setting.”可知，此前实验室研究存在局限性—受试者可能因陌生环境而受干扰。第三段第一句“To address this, University of Washington researchers tracked sleep in real-world environments”说明他们调整研究环境是为了避免陌生环境对受试者的影响。故选C。 第31题.D 主旨大意。解析：文章主要探讨满月对人类睡眠的影响，多项研究表明满月会使人入睡时间变长、睡眠时间减少、深度睡眠脑活动降低等，形象地说，月亮“偷走”了人们的睡眠。D项“月亮对我们睡眠的无声窃取”最贴合文章主旨，故选D。 2026年3月山东省东营市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 DCDA 主题语境：人与自我——情感认知与成长 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了悲伤相较于幸福的独特价值，认为悲伤能引发深度思考、激发艺术创作，并可能具有进化意义，是一种更具深度和美感的情感体验。 第28题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第一段“As a teenager with little romantic experience, I believe I was drawn to the maturity sadness seemed to represent”可知，作者年轻时被悲伤所代表的“成熟”吸引，故选D。 第29题.C 观点态度。解析：根据第三段哈特利·柯勒律治所言“Melancholy can scarce exist in an undegraded spirit—it cannot exist in a mere animal”，他认为悲伤几乎只存在于高尚的灵魂中，而动物不会有这种情感，暗示悲伤是人类特有的，故选C。 第30题.D 写作手法与推理判断。解析：第四段引入“handicap principle”，以孔雀尾巴为例说明“奢侈特征”虽看似不便，却能展示优势。作者以此类比，指出悲伤可能也是一种具有进化意义的“展示性”情感，故选D。 第31题.A 主旨大意与标题选择。解析：全文围绕“为何人们会珍视悲伤”展开，探讨悲伤在情感体验、审美与进化中的独特地位，A项“Why the long face?”（意为“为什么愁眉苦脸？”）用诙谐方式点出主题，契合文章内容，故选A。 2026年3月山东省菏泽市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CDDC 主题语境：人与社会——科技发展与信息安全 【语篇导读】本文是一篇书评。文章主要介绍了Marquez所著的《网络安全伦理》一书，通过分析书中的案例和观点，展示了该书如何探讨数字时代的道德困境，并强调了其在伦理思考方面的价值。 第28题. C 推理判断。解析：文章第一段提到SecureData案例中，一家大型科技公司发现其流行通讯应用存在漏洞，面临着是立即告知用户问题还是悄悄花六个月修复的选择。这个案例展示了公司在用户隐私和公司声誉之间面临的艰难抉择，这正是网络伦理涉及艰难选择的体现。故选C。 第29题. D 推理判断。解析：第三段中，Marquez反对“为达目的不择手段”的观点，并举例说明政府在打击犯罪时获取了1万名无辜民众的私人邮件。她强调“没有伦理的安全不是安全，只是控制”，这表明她反对为了某种目的而侵犯无辜者隐私的行为。选项D"在网上公开朋友的地址"是一种侵犯他人隐私的行为，与Marquez的伦理观相悖。故选D。 第30题. D 细节理解。解析：第四段明确指出“Marquez’s engaging style makes the book accessible”（Marquez引人入胜的风格使这本书易于理解），接着用她将公司隐藏软件问题比作"老师知道教室门坏了但不停课修理"的例子来说明她生动形象的写作方式。这体现了本书采用了接地气、通俗易懂的写作风格。故选D。 第31题. C 主旨大意。解析：通读全文，第一段引出Marquez及其著作，第二段介绍书中案例，第三段介绍书中观点，第四段介绍写作风格，最后一段总结该书的价值。整篇文章都在介绍和推荐《Ethics in Cybersecurity》这本书。故选C。 2026年3月山东省济宁市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 DADC 主题语境：人与社会——科技进步与创新 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是中国成功运行了全球首台超临界二氧化碳商业发电机，这一突破性技术有望取代传统的蒸汽发电方式，开启发电新时代。 第28题.D 写作意图/段落作用。解析：第二段首先提到蒸汽机的发明引发了工业革命，随后指出尽管发动机的设计和燃料不断改进，但做功的介质始终是蒸汽。作者这样写是为了引出下文寻找新介质(sCO2)的背景，为介绍这一新发现做铺垫。A项“强调蒸汽的价值”、B项“赞扬过去的贡献”、C项“概述工业革命”均非本段的核心意图。故选D。 第29题.A 细节理解。解析：根据第三段第一、二句“Scientists seeking further improvements in power efficiency noticed that a significant portion of energy is wasted generating steam... Water needs to be boiled first...”可知，科学家发现很大一部分能量在产生蒸汽的过程中被浪费了，因为水需要先被烧开并发生相变。这说明蒸汽发电最大的问题是能耗高（能源密集型）。故选A。 第30题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第四段对超临界二氧化碳特性的描述和第五段最后一句“The CO2 remains in a supercritical state throughout the entire process, with no phase change loss.”可知，CO2在整个过程中始终保持超临界状态，没有相变损失，这是其高效的关键。故选D。 第31题.C 标题归纳。解析：文章开篇即点明“Chaotan One, the world’s first commercial power generator that uses supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2), has begun operations in China.”，随后全文围绕这一开创性的超临界二氧化碳发电机的原理、优势及意义展开说明。C项“A Pioneering sCO2 Power Generator”（一台开创性的超临界二氧化碳发电机）准确概括了文章主旨。故选C。 2026年3月山东省青岛市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BAAD 主题语境：人与自然——自然体验的缺失与恢复 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是通过研究自然词汇在书籍中出现频率的下降，揭示了人们与自然接触减少的趋势，并探讨了城市化、家庭教育缺失等原因，以及通过早期教育和长期政策恢复这种联系的可能性。 第28题.B 细节理解。解析：根据第一段，Richardson追踪的变化是自然词汇减少所反映的更广泛变化，包括城市化、野生动物减少以及父母不再传递自然参与，这些综合起来就是人们与自然直接接触减少。故选B。 第29题.A 细节理解。解析：第二段指出，未来世代“体验灭绝”的原因是自然在日益建筑化的社区中缺失，且父母不再传递对自然的倾向，即他们从小远离自然。故选A。 第30题.A 推理判断。解析：第四段提到，单纯鼓励成年人接触自然效果有限，更有效的是从早期教育入手，如森林学校，并需要政府长期推行相关政策和城市设计。因此，推进长期政策是最有效的解决方案。故选A。 第31题.D 推理判断。解析：最后一段中，Richardson引用Sheffield的研究，指出人们每天在自然空间的时间只有4分多钟，增加十倍到40分钟就可能足够，以此说明小幅度的努力就能改善与自然的接触，并非难以实现。故选D。 2026年3月山东省淄博市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 AABD 主题语境：人与社会——历史文化遗产保护 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是城市物理空间（如历史建筑、 landmarks）承载着不可替代的集体记忆和身份认同，在发展中不应被完全抹去。 第28题. A 段落作用/主旨大意。解析：第一段通过描述柏林东边画廊的现象（游客只关注墙上的艺术而忽视墙本身的历史）以及全球范围内旧建筑被拆除的现象，引出了本文的核心问题：“当我们清除过去的物理痕迹时，什么会消失？”这起到了呈现现象、引出话题的作用。故选A。 第29题. A 写作意图/例证作用。解析：第二段引用了历史学家多洛蕾丝·海登关于洛杉矶的研究。研究指出，重建项目拆除了墨西哥裔和非裔美国人的社区，虽然建成了服务于经济的高速公路和广场，但也抹去了这些社区曾经存在的有形证据。这个例子旨在说明城市发展（以重建项目的形式）所付出的代价——即抹去了特定人群的历史痕迹。故选A。 第30题. B 推理判断。解析：根据第四段，“When communities lose familiar landmarks, they lose reference points that connect individuals to shared history. The result can be spatial disorientation—not merely not knowing where you are, but not knowing who you are in relation to those who came before.”（当社区失去熟悉的地标，他们就失去了连接个体与共同历史的参照点。结果可能是空间迷失——不仅不知道你在哪里，而且不知道与先辈相比，你是谁。）由此可以推断，失去地标的社区会面临身份认同上的困惑。故选B。 第31题. D 主旨大意/作者观点。解析：文章从柏林墙的例子出发，通过引用研究和理论，层层递进地论证了物理空间对于承载记忆、维系身份认同的独特作用。最后一段点明主旨：物理空间能“ground memory in ways that images alone cannot”（以图像无法做到的方式让记忆扎根）。因此，文章传达的核心信息是物理空间承载着不可替代的记忆。故选D。 2026年3月四川省成都市2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BCCD 主题语境：人与社会——科学研究 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家通过实验测试倭黑猩猩Kanzi是否具备想象和假装游戏的能力，并探讨其与人类想象力的异同。 第28题. B 事实细节题。 解析：根据第二段中“They poured imaginary juice into two cups and then pretended to empty just one. They asked Kanzi which cup he wanted, and he pointed to the cup still containing pretend juice 68% of the time.”可知，在第一次实验中，Kanzi被要求在两个杯子中选择一个，它选择了科学家假装还有果汁的那个杯子。故选B。 第29题. C 推理判断题。 解析：根据第三段中“To make sure Kanzi wasn’t confusing real with fake, they also ran a test with actual juice.”以及后续Bastos的说明“Kanzi chose the real juice over the pretend almost 80% of the time, which suggests that he really can tell the difference between real juice and imaginary juice”可知，科学家用真果汁做实验是为了确认Kanzi能否区分真实与假装。故选C。 第30题. C 观点态度题。 解析：根据第四段中Tomasello所说“There’s a difference between imagining juice being poured into a cup and maintaining the pretense that it’s real”以及“To be convinced of that, I would need to see Kanzi actually pretend to pour water into a container himself”可知，他认为现有实验不足以证明Kanzi真正拥有想象力，还需要更主动的假装行为作为证据。故选C。 第31题. D 主旨大意题。 解析：文章围绕科学家通过假装果汁派对实验测试猿类想象力展开，D项“A Pretend Juice Party: Ape Imagination Tested”既概括了实验形式，又点明了核心话题，简洁贴切。故选D。 2026年3月四川省成都七中2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CDBB 主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是“可能的自我”这一心理学概念，即人们如何基于对未来的想象（可能成为、希望成为或害怕成为的样子）来影响当下的动机和行为，并通过詹姆斯·帕特森的例子引入这一主题。 第28题.C 写作意图/篇章结构。解析：作者在第一段讲述了广告主管詹姆斯·帕特森从梦想成为小说家到最终实现梦想的故事。这个故事用一个具体、生动的例子引出下文中要探讨的核心概念——“可能的自我”。因此，其目的是“揭示主题”。故选C。 第29题.D 概念理解/细节理解。解析：根据第二段对“可能的自我”的定义，它描述的是“人们如何设想自己的未来：他们可能成为什么，想要成为什么，甚至害怕成为什么”。D选项“我担心孤独”正是对“害怕成为”的那种未来状态的设想，符合定义中“even fear becoming”的部分。故选D。 第30题.B 推理判断。解析：第四段最后一句提到“And researchers have found that constructing positive possible selves can improve well-being and relieve symptoms of depression by holding out the potential for a better future.”，即构建积极的可能的自我可以通过展现更美好未来的潜力来改善幸福感、缓解抑郁症状。由此可推断，“了解可以实现什么（即构建积极的可能自我）有益于心理健康”（B选项）。故选B。 第31题.B 文章结构/篇章预测。解析：文章最后一句提出疑问：“But how do we construct that bridge?”（但是我们如何构建那座桥呢？）。这里的“桥”指的是从“现在的自我”通往“可能的自我”的桥梁，即如何将愿景变为现实的过程。按照议论文或说明文的常见逻辑，提出问题后，下文通常会给出答案或解决方案。因此，接下来的段落最有可能讨论“如何实现一个人的潜能”（即如何构建这座桥，将可能性变为现实）。故选B。 2026年3月四川省成都石室中学2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BCDC 主题语境：人与社会——科技与社会发展 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是随着中国人口老龄化加速，养老机器人行业在政策支持与需求增长下迅速发展，尽管面临技术、数据、成本和接受度等障碍，但未来有望改善老年人生活质量。 第28题.B 细节理解。解析：文章第二段明确指出，北京、江苏等省份发布了鼓励在机构和家庭采用智能机器人的政策计划(political plans encouraging the adoption)，同时中国60岁以上人口超过3.1亿，许多老年人需要行动、日常活动或情感陪伴方面的支持(many seniors need support)。这两点直接对应“政策支持”与“需求增长”，故选B。 第29题.C 细节理解（排除题）。解析：第三段和第四段列举了养老机器人大规模应用的障碍：老年人怀疑机器人冷漠、可能故障伤人（对应D项“Distrust and hesitation”）；算法专家表示进入老人家庭或养老设施获取真实数据的机会有限（对应A项“Insufficient access to real-life usage”）；许多养老机器人价格高昂，大多数家庭难以承受（对应B项“High prices which are unaffordable”）。文中未提及“高科技公司缺乏promotion”，相反，文中提到机器人公司咨询量增加(Robotics companies report increased inquiries)，说明公司正在积极推广。故选C。 第30题.D 推理判断。解析：文章最后一段指出，随着中国推进人工智能和机器人技术，这些创新可能显著支持健康老龄化，并改善数百万老年人的生活(significantly support healthy aging and improve life for millions of older adults)。由此可推断，未来养老机器人可能极大地改善老年人的生活，故选D。 第31题.C 主旨大意。解析：全文围绕中国老龄化背景下养老机器人行业的发展展开：首段以实例引入，第二段讲政策与需求推动行业扩张，第三段讲初步应用，第四段讲障碍，末段展望未来。C项“Robotics Eldercare Expands with Aging Population”（随着人口老龄化，机器人养老服务在扩展）准确概括了文章核心。故选C。 2026年3月浙江省杭州二中2026届高三月考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CADB 主题语境：人与社会——科学与技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是关于音乐是否有助于工作时集中注意力的多项研究，通过威尔士大学的研究、“莫扎特效应”以及另一项学生调查，揭示了背景音乐对专注力的影响存在矛盾且复杂的结果。 第28题.C 细节理解。解析：根据第二段“Participants in the study were tested under three different conditions... The participants generally did better when they were working in silence.”可知，参与者在安静环境下表现最好。故选C。 第29题.A 推理判断。解析：根据第五段和第六段对“莫扎特效应”的介绍，该概念由托马提斯提出，认为听莫扎特音乐有治疗效果并能帮助大脑发育。第六段提到“The governor of the state of Georgia even once advocated allocating over $100,000 annually to supply classical CDs to every newborn in the state.”，这表明该理论已经影响到了现实世界中的政策（如州长提议拨款给新生儿发CD）。故选A。 第30题.D 段落主旨。解析：第七段第一句“The researchers found that surveyed university students mostly preferred studying in silence.”即为本段主旨句，表明接受调查的大学生大多更喜欢安静地学习。后面提到的“那些听音乐的人更喜欢器乐”是对这一主要发现的补充说明。故选D。 第31题.B 推理判断。解析：文章开头威尔士大学的研究表明背景音乐（无论喜欢与否）会干扰记忆；接着提到“莫扎特效应”认为音乐可能有助于大脑发育和智力；最后一段又提到学生更喜欢安静学习，且歌词会分散注意力。这些不同的研究结果表明背景音乐对专注力的影响在不同研究中是不一致的。故选B。 2026年3月浙江省金丽衢十二校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CBDC 主题语境：人与自我——语言学习策略 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了记忆术(mnemonics)的概念、类型（押韵、拼写首字母缩略词和句子记忆术）及其在语言学习中的应用，并鼓励读者自己创造记忆术。 第28题.C 细节理解。解析：根据第一段“Mnemonics are techniques to help you remember things.”可知，记忆术是帮助记忆的技巧，属于语言学习策略。故选C。 第29题.B 推理判断。解析：第三段提到押韵是很好的记忆方式，并以哥伦布航海年份的押韵为例，说明人们听过就不会忘记，旨在展示押韵如何使事实容易被记住。故选B。 第30题.D 细节理解。解析：文章第四段介绍了句子记忆术，并举例区分principal和principle、desert和dessert的句子。选项D通过一个句子区分stationery和stationary，符合句子记忆术的定义。故选D。 第31题.C 观点态度。解析：文章最后一句“Why not try inventing a few of your own!”表明作者鼓励读者自己尝试发明记忆术，因此作者可能同意读者可以自己尝试。故选C。 2026年3月浙江省名校协作体2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 DCCA 主题语境：人与自我——情绪管理（或心理健康） 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是为什么人们会对自己感觉良好感到内疚，并论述了承认平静状态是一种情感韧性，有助于建立社区韧性。 第28题.D 细节理解。解析：根据第一段和第二段，人们感到内疚是因为担心自己的稳定被误解为对他人痛苦的漠不关心，即缺乏关心。故选D。 第29题.C 词义猜测。解析：根据上下文，“It acts as an emotional bulwark, allowing individuals to navigate the waves of collective stress without being overwhelmed.”这里的bulwark是一种能够帮助人们应对压力而不被压垮的东西，起到支撑和保护作用，因此意为“支持”或“支柱”，与support意思相近。故选C。 第30题.C 细节理解。解析：第四段提到“quiet okayness”包括诚实地回答自己真正好的时候，C选项符合。故选C。 第31题.A 主旨大意。解析：文章主要讨论承认自己感觉良好的意义和力量，A选项概括了主题。故选A。 2026年3月浙江省宁波十校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 DDAC 主题语境：人与社会——社会热点问题 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是澳大利亚研究人员通过元分析发现，无现金支付方式会导致人们在购买炫耀性商品时花费更多，即“无现金效应”，并探讨了这一效应对消费者、商家和政策制定者的启示。 第28题. D 细节理解。解析：根据第二段“They’ve found that cashless payments lead people to spend more on status-signalling goods like jewellery, while this effect is notably absent in acts of donation or tipping.”可知，无现金效应在购买炫耀性商品（如珠宝）时存在，但在捐款或给小费时并不明显。捐款和小费属于特定消费行为，因此该效应在特定消费中起作用。故选D。 第29题. D 推理判断。解析：根据第三段Schomburgk的解释“Through this meta-analysis, we identified key factors that make the cashless effect stronger or weaker, which individual studies could not find. By doing this, we uncovered new key understandings that had often been overlooked by other researchers in individual studies.”可知，采用元分析是为了发现单个研究无法找到的关键因素，从而突破单个研究的局限性。故选D。 第30题. A 词义猜测。解析：根据第五段“Businesses should know failing to accept the cashless revolution might unintentionally be jeopardising profit potential”可知，商家如果不接受无现金支付方式，可能会无意中损害其利润潜力。jeopardising意为“危及，损害”。故选A。 第31题. C 推理判断。解析：根据最后一段“Schomburgk stresses a need for urgent in-depth studies of new payment methods, as research on their specific impacts remains limited due to their novelty. Studying these methods is vital to keep pace with the evolving payment ecosystem...”可知，由于新支付方式的研究有限，Schomburgk强调急需对其进行深入研究。这暗示新支付方式应该被进一步研究。故选C。 2026年3月浙江省强基联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CADB 主题语境：人与社会——社会习俗与社会现象 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是作者通过自身经历引出对“转赠礼物是否失礼”这一问题的探讨，并从历史、效率、环保以及人际关系等角度分析了转赠行为的利弊，最终得出结论。 第28题.C 词义猜测。解析：根据划线词所在的句子“Later, the store manager called, furious, accusing us of trading them a piece of junk.“可知，经理打电话来指责作者用垃圾换钱，这说明经理当时的心情是愤怒的。Annoyed最贴近 furious (狂怒的) 在此语境下的含义，表示非常生气。故选C。 第29题.A 推理判断。解析：根据第三段“First of all, humans have been regifting since the dawn of time. Caveman A gives Caveman B a rock; Caveman B gives it to Caveman C. We call that anthropology.”可知，作者用山顶洞人转赠石头的例子是为了说明转赠行为自古以来就存在，历史悠久。故选A。 第30题.D 推理判断。解析：根据最后一段作者的结论“But giving something new, unused and suited to someone else’s preferences is generosity in its most practical, planet-friendly form.”可知，成功的转赠需要满足三个条件：是新的、未使用过的、符合他人喜好的。D项“送给新朋友一条合适的围巾”符合这个标准。故选D。 第31题.B 主旨大意。解析：文章开篇通过作者的经历引出问题“Is regifting a form of rudeness?”，接着全文围绕“转赠礼物是否失礼”这一核心问题展开讨论，分析了正反双方的观点，最后给出作者自己的判断“Regifting is not rude.”。因此，B项“Is regifting actually rude?”直接对应文章探讨的核心问题，并能概括全文内容。故选B。 2026年3月浙江省新阵地教育联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CDCD 主题语境：人与自然——环境保护/生态保护 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了多米尼加共和国沿海开展的辅助珊瑚受精项目，阐述了其技术流程、相较于无性繁殖的优势以及所面临的气候变化挑战。 第28题.C 段落主旨题。解析：第一段描述了Fundemar组织在多米尼加海岸附近的水下苗圃中培育珊瑚幼体的具体场景，目的是引出并介绍这一具体的珊瑚保护项目。故选C。 第29题.D 词义指代题。解析：根据第二段末尾生物学家所言“过去珊瑚礁上正常发生的事情对许多物种来说已不再可能”，以及第三段开头“辅助受精填补了这一缺口”，可知“this gap”指代的是前文提到的自然繁殖无法实现的情况，即自然繁殖的失败。故选D。 第30题.C 细节理解题。解析：第四段将辅助有性繁殖与无性繁殖进行对比，明确指出辅助有性繁殖“创造了遗传多样性的个体，显著降低了大规模死亡的风险”，这是其主要优势。故选C。 第31题.D 观点态度题。解析：马克·埃金首先肯定这些项目有助于扩大珊瑚种群（“你不能保护你没有的东西”），表现出支持；但同时他紧急警告，如果不解决气候变化这个“800磅的大猩猩”，很多恢复工作可能会被摧毁。这表明他对辅助受精技术既看到了希望，又对根本问题表示担忧，态度是谨慎乐观的。故选D。 2026年3月重庆市巴蜀中学2026届高三月考（七）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 CBAA 主题语境：人与社会——科技发展与信息时代 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是人工智能技术如何重塑购物方式，以及各方（AI公司、零售商、消费者）对这一变化的反应与应对策略。 第28题.C 词义猜测。解析：根据第三段中“Retailers, however, are not sitting back.”以及后文提到亚马逊阻止OpenAI收集信息、沃尔玛开发自己的购物助手等内容可知，零售商对AI代理介入其与消费者之间的渠道持排斥和不满态度。“indignant”意为“愤怒的、愤慨的”，与angry意思相符。故选C。 第29题.B 细节理解。解析：根据第五段，聊天机器人引入广告后，“That could weaken the perceived objectivity of these tools, and thus turn off shoppers.”，即广告会削弱用户对聊天机器人客观性的信任，可能导致推荐带有偏向性，从而让消费者反感。故选B。 第30题.A 段落主旨。解析：最后一段指出，随着线上购物方式被AI改变，实体店的重要性再次凸显。文中提到消费者重视人际互动、希望触摸和感受商品，并提到节日期间人们愿意去商业街体验节日氛围，都是在强调线下购物的价值。故选A。 第31题.A 主旨大意。解析：文章开篇提出AI聊天机器人正在改变购物方式，随后分别从AI公司的布局、零售商的应对、不同商品的适用性、广告影响以及线下购物的回归等方面展开，整体围绕“AI如何重塑购物”这一核心话题。故选A。 2026年3月重庆市南开中学2026届高三质检（六）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31 BCCD 主题语境：人与自然——科学技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是内华达州的“红色计划”项目利用增强型地热系统（EGS）从干热岩中提取地热能，通过钻井、注水、循环等技术手段发电，并介绍了该技术的优势和应用前景。 第28题. B 细节理解。解析：根据第一段最后一句“A key procedure involves drilling another 3,250-foot horizontal well to expand the area of hot rock that the system contacts—a technique used in oil and gas industry in order to maximize yield.”可知，钻第二口水平井是为了扩大系统接触的热岩面积，从而最大化产量，即提高热传递效率。故选B。 第29题. C 代词指代。解析：根据划线词所在句“Then the steam cools and condenses back into hot water, which is used to heat a different kind of liquid... before it is transported back to the system.”可知，蒸汽冷却凝结成热水，热水被用来加热另一种液体（如丁烷），然后热水（it）被输送回系统。故选C。 第30题. C 推理判断。解析：根据第三段最后一句“Operators could plug the exit wells, causing water to accumulate inside the system, building up pressure and heat. Then the energy could be extracted during times when it is most valuable—such as during cloudy or windless periods when solar or wind aren’t working.”可知，EGS系统可以储存能量，在太阳能或风能无法工作的时候提取使用，这说明地热能是一种稳定的能源，可以弥补太阳能、风能的间歇性缺点。故选C。 第31题. D 细节理解。解析：根据最后一段“There’s even a growing push to use direct geothermal heat to warm buildings, either through shallow heat pumps for residential buildings or integrated systems designed for entire districts...”可知，最后一段提到了地热能应用范围的扩展，即直接用于建筑物供暖。故选D。 第 2 页 共 18 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $2026年3月各地高三英语阅读C篇32篇合集 答案解析目录 （一)2026年3月安徽省江南十校2026届高三开学考英语-阅读C篇答案解析..·.....…·1 (二) 2026年3月福建省福州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇答案解析....·.··· 1 (三)2026年3月福建省泉州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇答案解析.…··· 1 (四)2026年3月广东省2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析.............· 2 （五) 2026年3月广东省广州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析...···· 2 (六)2026年3月广东省深圳市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析.·.· 3 (七)2026年3月河北省石家庄市2026届高三质量检测（一）英语-阅读C篇答案解析......· 4 （八)2026年3月河北省唐山市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析.......·....·4 (九)2026年3月湖北省武汉市2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇答案解析...··.·.···.· 5 (十)2026年3月湖南省九校联盟2026届高三第二次联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析..· 5 (十一)2026年3月湖南省长郡二十校联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析......·6 (十二)2026年3月江苏省七校2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇答案解析.........·7 (十三)2026年3月江苏省苏北七市2026届高三调研测试（二）英语-阅读C篇答案解析.... 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(一)2026年3月安徽省江南十校2026届高三开学考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31ABCB 主题语境：人与自然一动物行为与科学研究 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家通过实验研究斑胸草雀黎明合唱的原因，发 现黑暗抑制歌唱但积累动机，褪黑激素在其中起调节作用。 第28题.A实验现象归纳。解析：第二段描述了两个对比实验：延迟亮灯三小时，雀在黑暗中保 持安静，灯亮后歌唱更强烈；提前亮灯三小时，合唱强度较低。这说明在黑暗中停留的时间越长，之 后唱歌的强度越大，即合唱强度与黑暗时长相关。故选A。 第29题B词义猜测。解析：根据上下文，黑暗使鸟的自然歌唱冲动被压制，从而积累动机，导 致灯亮后强烈反弹。因此subdues?”意为“抑制、压制”。选项Brestricts'”符合此意。故选B。 第30题.C实验结果推理。解析：使用1 uzindole阻断褪黑激素后，鸟比对照组更早醒来并开始唱 歌，说明褪黑激素通常会抑制鸟的醒来和唱歌行为。故选C。 第31题.B作者观，点态度。解析：Dieg0Gil指出不同鸟类在黎明合唱的方式、时间等方面存在巨 大差异，已有11种不同假说。这暗示对斑胸草雀的研究结果可能不适用于所有鸟类。故选B。 (二)2026年3月福建省福州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BBCC 主题语境：人与社会一旅游文化 【语篇导读】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲的是作者通过个人经历引出对旅游纪念品的思考， 分析了纪念品的意义、市场存在的问题，并提出了购买有意义纪念品的建议。 第28题.B细节理解。解析：文章第一段提到Over time,my desire for typical souvenirs has faded,:I now value experiences over objects”,表明作者对纪念品看法的改变是因为渴望体验而非物质物品。故 选B。 第29题B段落主旨。解析：第二段首先指出人类长久以来收集物品以纪念经历，随后说明纪念 品能带回快乐记忆，最后引用教授的观，点强调人们行为背后的心理需求是“感到被听见、被看见和被 连接”。因此该段主要讲的是纪念品满足的心理需求。故选B。 第30题.C推理判断。解析：第三段指出，廉价假货虽然看似支持了当地卖家，但实际上it often minimizes the profit of the traditional handicrafts'”,即减少了传统手工艺品的利润，从而形成恶性循环， 导致传统手工艺品失去市场。故选C。 第3l题.C细节理解。解析：最后一段中，作者引用教授的建议be curious'”,并强调ntentions also matter,.as souvenirs should be chosen for personal meaning rather than habit”?,即购买纪念品应出于个人意 图和意义，而非习惯或便利。故选C。 (三)2026年3月福建省泉州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CABB 主题语境：人与自我一—做人与做事 第1页共18页 【语篇导读】本文是一篇书评。文章主要讲的是Barbara Oakley的《Mindshift》这本书如何帮助读 者打破自我设限的思维障碍，通过科学方法和真实案例展示个人转变的可能性，并对该书的优点和局 限性进行了客观评价。 第28题.C细节理解。解析：根据第一段中helping us remove these mental blocks可知，这本书帮 助读者移除心理障碍，这与C选项"帮助克服内在障碍以实现改变"相符。故选C。 第29题.A写作目的。解析：文中先讲述了Graham和Ali通过努力转变的故事，随后引出 second-skilling”这一概念，说明这些例子是为了引出和证明第二技能的价值。故选A。 第30题.B词义猜测。解析：根据划线词所在句子what strategies worked and what pitfalls to avoid 可知，strategies是积极可用的策略，与之并列的pitfalls应是需要避免的消极事物。结合上下文关于职 业转变者的访谈，pitfalls应指可能遇到的“陷阱”或“错误”。故选B。 第31题.B观点态度。解析：文章前四段对《Mindshift》的内容和价值进行了详细介绍和肯定， 如wise guide'”、powerful concept'”、most valuable insights'等，但第五段指出了该书的局限性 perspective isn't universal'”和may find this approach cool to the touch?”,最后一段又回归肯定。可见作 者态度是欣赏但有批判。故选B。 (四)2026年3月广东省2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CCDA 主题语境：人与社会一健康生活与科技 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲了随着可穿戴健身追踪设备的普及，它们虽能为用户提 供健康数据，但也引发了关于过度追求数据可能导致焦虑与忽视身体真实感受的担忧。 第28题.C细节理解。解析：根据第一段最后一句this once-specialized habit has gradually moved beyond professional sports,becoming part of the lives of ordinary people?”,可知这种曾经专业的习惯已逐 渐走入普通人的生活。故选C。 第29题.C细节理解。解析：根据第二段中"They show how habits like late-night eating or drinking directly influence recovery...these devices track how small changes build up over time,revealing behavioral patters”,可知高级设备能展示习惯与健康之间的关联，而非仅仅提供孤立的数据。故选C。 第30题.D观，点态度。解析：根据第三段中the expectation to train like an athlete'can push ordinary people toward perfectionism and anxiety..can make lives center around numbers'”,可知McGregor-担心普通 用户因追求数据完美而产生心理压力。故选D。 第3l题.A推理判断。解析：根据最后一段中the watch on our wrist can make us forget the body's gentler signals..rather than simply chasing device targets,可知Walston医生建议人们关注身体自身发出 的温和信号，而非只盯着设备上的数字。故选A。 (五)2026年3月广东省广州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BDCC 主题语境：人与社会一教育（科技与学习） 第2页共18页 【语篇导读】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲的是精英科技大学的学生普遍将生成式人工智能当作 “智力伙伴”使用，但这一现象引发了教师对学生自主学习能力下降、成绩变化以及教育方式调整的讨 论与思考。 第28题.B推理判断（隐含意义）。解析：作者用interestingly'”引出“学生使用AI生成文本的比例 最低”这一发现，这与人们通常认为学生会用AI代写作业的假设相反，暗示调查结果与普遍预期相悖。 故选B。 第29题.D细节理解。解析：第二段首句提到students are using faculty office hours and the speaking and writing centers less”,即学生减少使用线下学术服务，与D项表述一致。故选D。 第30题.C推理判断（观，点态度）。解析：Hampson强调学生需要在无AI辅助下写作和编码，是为 了develop critical thinking skills,their agency as citizens,.and also meaning”,即培养批判性思维、公民 主体性和意义建构等人类核心能力，与C项“确保学生发展基本的人类能力”一致。故选C。 第3l题.C推理判断（建议意图）。解析：Bmet认为应将AI带来的挑战视为opportunity”,并提 议ETU引领ethinking how we teach,how we learn”,即抓住机遇改革教育，与C项“利用机会改革教 育”吻合。故选C。 (六)2026年3月广东省深圳市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31DCDB 主题语境：人与自然一文化传承与生物多样性 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是阿根廷布宜诺斯艾利斯大学的研究人员利用“机器 人导师成功让一种南美小鸟一雄性chingolo重新学会了一种已消失半个多世纪的歌曲，旨在保护鸟 类文化多样性的故事。 第28题.D细节理解。解析：题千问“为什么研究人员教鸟儿这首歌”。根据文章第一段Researchers from the University of Buenos Aires have successfully used a robotic tutor to teach...a song that was once part of the species?culture but had been lost for more than half a century.”（布宜诺斯艾利斯大学的研究人 员成功利用机器人导师教会一种曾经是这个物种文化的一部分但已经消失半个多世纪的歌曲。) 以及最后一段This is about preserving not just genetic,.but cultural biodiversity”(这是关于保护不仅是基 因，而且是文化的多样性)可知，教歌是为了保护鸟类的文化遗产。故选D。 第29题.C细节理解。解析：题干问chingolo的歌曲的作用是什么”。根据文章第二段Itse1 ves to attract females and protect territory.It is the bird's way of saying,This is me,and here I am.(它用于吸引 雌性和保护领地。这是鸟儿表达‘这就是我，我在这里’的方式。）以及It is a distinctive song一like a fingerprint'”(这是一种独特的歌声一一就像指纹一样)，可知这首歌起到了表明其身份的作用，即 社会身份认同。故选C。 第30题.D推理判断。解析：题千问“随机停顿的目的是什么”。根据文章第四段There were1 andom pauses (in between so that the birds interpreted the playback from the three devices placed in the area as a real exchange,as if these devices were responding to each other.This stimulated the birds'vocal responses.”(其间有随机停顿，这样鸟儿就会把放置在该区域的三台设备的播放理解为真实的交流， 第3页共18页 好像这些设备在相互回应。这刺激了鸟儿的发声反应。)由此可知，随机停顿是为了让鸟儿误以为设 备之间在互动，从而引诱鸟儿也参与互动。故选D。 第31题B细节理解/推理判断。解析：题千问“从学习结果中我们能了解到什么”。根据文章第 Young chingolos learned and adopted the song,though they added their own population's 'accent'to the final trill（颤音)，which showed that their singing is shaped by learned behaviors and inborn characteristics.”（年轻的chingolos学会并采纳了这首歌，尽管它们在最后的颤音中添加了自己种群的 “口音”，这表明它们的歌声是由后天学习的行为和天生的特征共同塑造的。)由此可知，它们的歌 声带有特殊的声乐特征（即自己的“口音”)。故选B。 (七)2026年3月河北省石家庄市2026届高三质量检测（一)英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BCAD 主题语境：人与社会—科学技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是一种新型机械手的设计突破了人类手的传统结构， 具备多种灵活功能，并在工业检测和假肢应用方面具有潜在前景。 第28题，B细节理解。解析：根据第二段比尔拉德所说It?s been a dream to design a new hand which departs from human-like hands'”以及It allows people to think out of the box”,可知这种机械手摆脱了人 类手的限制，是对传统手设计的突破。B项'It breaks free from human hand limits”正确，故选B。 第29题.C细节理解。解析：根据第四段The fingers bend backward just as easily as forward, allowing the robot to hold objects against both sides of its hand at the same time.”,可知这种机械手可以从 两侧同时抓取物体。C项It can grasp things from both sides.”正确，故选C。 第30题.A态度判断。解析：根据最后一段比尔拉德提到might even work as a prosthetic hand though further research is needed to understand how human brains would control and respond to body parts that don't match human physical structure'”,她表示这种机械手有作为假肢的潜力，但还需要进一步研 究，体现了“乐观但谨慎”的态度。故选A。 第31题D标题选择。解析：文章围绕一种在结构、功能上突破传统人类手设计的新型机械手展 开，强调其灵活性和创新性。D项“A Robot Hand Bending the Rules of Hand Design'”准确概括了这一核 心，既，点明主体，又体现“突破规则”的设计理念。故选D。 (八)2026年3月河北省唐山市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31DCDB 主题语境：人与自然一动物文化研究 【语篇导读】本文是一篇科普说明文。文章主要讲的是通过珍古道尔对黑猩猩使用工具的发现引入， 论述了动物界普遍存在的社会学习行为和文化传承现象，并探讨了这些发现对生物多样性保护、文化 遗产定义等问题的启示意义。 第28题.D细节理解。解析：根据第一段“as scientists believed tool-making was a uniquely human characteristic?可知，当时科学家认为制造工具是人类独有的特征，所以古道尔发现，黑猩猩使用工具才 第4页共18页 令科学界震惊。故选D。 第29题.C推理判断。解析：根据第三段For many species,.such learned behavior is not simply interesting but essential..It allows animals to share survival skills''可知，这种习得行为对动物生存至关重 要，帮助它们分享生存技能。故选C。 第30题.D细节理解。解析：根据第五段act as keepers of ecological knowledge”和emember migration1 outes,feeding areas,and responses to environmental change”可知，年长动物是生态知识的承载 者。故选D。 第31题B写作目的。解析：文章从古道尔的发现入手，介绍动物文化研究的最新进展，最后一 段强调Truly absorbing this knowledge might just encourage the major shift we need',表明文章目的是呼 吁人们重新思考动物文化的重要性。故选B。 (九)2026年3月湖北省武汉市2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CDDA 主题语境：人与社会一语言文化 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是在数字写作助手盛行的时代，字典对于创造性写作 和身份认同具有不可替代的重要性。 第28题.C细节理解。解析：根据第一段Dictionaries enable us to write not with fail-safe convenience but with originality and a point of view.”（字典使我们能够写出有原创性和观，点的文章，而不是提供万 无一失的便利)以及第二段dictionaries provide us with the knowledge to use language ourselves in expressive and potentially infinite ways'”(字典为我们提供了知识，让我们自己以富有表现力和潜在无 限的方式使用语言)可知，字典的特点是促进创造性写作。故选C。 第29题.D词义猜测。解析：根据划线词所在句子a practice that dictionaries facilitate while digital writing programs stifle?”,这里while表示对比，facilitate意为“促进”，因此stifle应与facilitate意思相反。 结合上下文，数字写作程序替作者做选择，导致衍生性交流，可知stifle意为“阻碍，压制”。故选D。 第30题.D推理判断。解析：第四段第一句提出观，点Our ability to express ourselves is critical-一it helps us define who we are.”(我们表达自己的能力至关重要一它帮助我们定义自己是谁)，接着提 到作者作为加拿大人，通过“eaves trough”和“serviette”这样的加拿大英语词汇增强了自豪感。这 两个例子具体说明了语言使用如何影响和塑造个人身份认同。故选D。 第31题A主旨大意。解析：文章开篇对比字典和数字写作助手，接着阐述字典对创造性写作的 重要性，最后一段明确指出“As digital writing extends deeper into our lives and minds,we need dictionaries more than ever.”(随着数字写作深入我们的生活和思想，我们比以往任何时候都更需要字 典)。全文围绕“为什么在数字时代我们仍然需要字典”展开，A选项“为什么保留你的字典？”最 能概括文章主旨。故选A。 (十)2026年3月湖南省九校联盟2026届高三第二次联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BDAC 第5页共18页 主题语境：人与自我一认识自我 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家通过小鼠实验发现，大脑中负责产生饱腹感 的神经细胞同时也会发出信号刺激对糖分的渴望，从而从神经学角度解释了为何人们在饱餐后仍想吃 甜食的现象。 第28题.B词义猜测题。解析：根据划线词所在句Known as pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC,前阿片 ,黑素细胞皮质激素)nerve cells,they also control feelings of satiety after eating.”可知，POMC神经细胞除 了调节食欲、新陈代谢和激素外，还控制进食后的某种感觉。结合前文they also control feelings of satiety after eating”以及第一段中的the nerve cells behind feeling full'?（产生饱腹感背后的神经细胞)， 可以推断出satiety”与fullness”（饱腹感)是同义复现。故选B。 第29题D细节理解题。解析：根据第三段对实验过程的描述，研究者追踪了小鼠大脑中POMC 细胞发出的阿片信号。实验结果发现，当小鼠享用甜点时，POMC神经细胞与PVT（丘脑室旁核)之 间的活动量大幅增加，甚至在小鼠开始吃甜，点前就急剧上升。最关键的信息是最后一句：When the team blocked signals from POMC nerve cells to the PVT,the mice consumed 40 per cent less dessert." 研究团队阻断从POMC神经细胞到PVT的信号时，小鼠的甜，点消耗量减少了40%)。这直接证明了当 大脑信号被中断时，小鼠对糖的渴望会降低。故选D。 第30题.A推理判断题。解析：芬塞劳的原话是：The cell types,.which are extremely well known for .This would explain why animals-一humans-一over-consume sugar when they're actually full.”(这些以 让人产生饱腹感而闻名的细胞类型，也会释放引起糖欲的信号，而且它们在饱腹状态下尤其会这样做 …这就解释了为什么动物一包括人类一在实际上已经饱了的时候还会过量摄入糖分。)从这句 话可以明确推断出，正是“饱了”这种感觉（或这种状态)触发了神经细胞释放信号，进而产生了对 糖的渴望。故选A。 第31题.C主旨大意题。解析：本文开篇提出一个普遍现象（饭后仍想吃甜食)，接着引出研究， 指出这可能存在神经学基础。第二段介绍了背景知识，即大脑中的阿片物质和POMC神经细胞的作用。 第三段详细描述了小鼠实验的过程和发现，揭示了POMC神经细胞向PVT发送信号这一神经通路直接 刺激了糖欲。最后一段引用研究者的话进行总结，再次，点明这一机制解释了为何饱腹后还会想吃糖。 因此，整篇文章的核心是解释大脑中产生糖欲的神经机制。故选C。 (十一)2026年3月湖南省长郡二十校联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31DDCB 主题语境：人与社会—交通出行与科技应用 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是研究人员从蚂蚁的合作行为中获得启示，希望应用 于自动驾驶汽车以缓解交通拥堵。 第28题.D细节理解。解析：根据第二段when the density1 eaches 15 vehicles per mile per lane,.a single driver's sudden brake tap can give rise to long-lasting and widespread traffic jams'可知，在特定密度 下，一个司机的突然刹车会直接导致大范围的交通堵塞。故选D。 第6页共18页 第29题D写作目的。解析：第三段提到最近的一项后续研究，详细描述了蚂蚁如何以稳定速度、 保持适当间隙、不超车等行为实现平稳移动，目的是为了具体说明蚂蚁是如何做到避免交通堵塞的， 为后文人类借鉴其经验做铺垫。故选D。 第30题.C词义猜测。解析：根据画线词后文Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead helps absorb the shock waves'可知，与前方车辆保持安全距离是有益的，由此推断tailgating是指与之相反的 行为，即跟车太近。故选C。 第3l题B观点态度/细节理解。解析：根据最后一段Katsuhiro Nishinari的话，未来的自动驾驶汽 车应被设计成共享实时数据并作为一个集成系统运行，即采用合作的方式，这与蚂蚁的团队行为一致。 故选B。 (十二)2026年3月江苏省七校2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31AACD 主题语境：人与社会一科学与技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家利用合成生物学将酵母细胞改造成生物计算 机，介绍了其工作原理、优势、潜在应用以及当前面临的挑战： 第28题.A细节理解。解析：根据第二段最后一句altimately leading to a visible‘output'一foi example,the cell giving off a green light under a microscope to signal a'YES'answer,or remaining dull for aNO可知，生物计算机通过发出可见光（如绿光)等可观察信号来指示输出。故选A。 第29题.A细节理解。解析：根据第三段第一句“Fist,these biological computers are incredibly energy-efficient,1 nning on the same sugar nutrients the yeast uses to grow.”可知，生物计算机依靠酵母生 长所需的糖分营养物质运行。故选A。 第30题.C细节理解。解析：根据最后一段significant challenges remain..designing reliable,. complex genetic circuits is immensely difficult..”可知，设计可靠、复杂的基因回路非常困难，这是生物 计算机发展面临的挑战之一。故选C。 第31题D主旨大意。解析：文章主要介绍了麻省理工学院团队将酵母细胞改造成生物计算机的 研究，核心在于通过改造细胞使其能够以不同方式处理信息。故选D。 (十三)2026年3月江苏省苏北七市2026届高三调研测试（二)英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BCDC 主题语境：人与社会一科技发展与人类生活 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是谷歌DeepMind项目开发了一款名为“哈贝马斯机器” 的人工智能调解系统，旨在通过算法生成能获得群体成员广泛接受的共识性陈述，并介绍了其工作原 理、实验效果、优势与局限性。 第28题.B细节理解。解析：第二段第一句using them to generate a set of group statements designed to be acceptable to all.”,说明该系统的目标是生成能被所有人接受的群体陈述，即促进达成共识。因 此，facilitating greater agreement符合文意。故选B。 第7页共18页 第29题.C词义猜测。解析：根据第四段its determination to give special weight to dissenting opinion.” 及后文Rather than siding with the majority,it allowed minonity voices to feel heard.”可知，该系统重视与 多数意见不同的声音，因此dissenting意为“不同意见的”。故选C。 第30题.D细节理解。解析：根据第六段Machine seldom offers participants the chance to explain their feelings..可知，AI调解系统很少让参与者有机会表达自己的感受，即难以促进参与者之间的共情。 故选D。 第31题C段落主旨。解析：最后一段首先指出AI调解系统可能基于有限或有偏见的信息生成不 明智的输出（此为风险)，但随后用Thus,the researchers conclude that if their system is used in the real world,it should be embedded in a larger deliberative process..引出建议一即在现实中使用时应嵌入更 广泛的审议流程，包括谨慎选择参与者以确保群体平衡多元。整段以风险引出，但落，点在“使用时的 建议与注意事项”，因此段落主旨为“AI调解使用的建议”。故选C。 (十四)2026年3月江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BACC 主题语境：人与社会—科学与技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是加州大学圣塔芭芭拉分校的研究人员发明的一种 新型显示技术，该技术利用激光激活像素，使其在表面隆起，从而让人们可以通过触觉感知图像，尤 其可能对视障人士产生重要影响。 第28题B细节理解。解析：题千问的是新型显示技术与当前屏幕的不同之处。根据文章第一段 "They've developed a display where pixels physically rise off the surface when activated by laser light." 第二段Even our most advanced screens today have a limitation:they're flat.”可知，当前屏幕是平的，而 新型显示技术的像素可以隆起。故选B。 第29题A段落大意。解析：第四段介绍了该发明的核心构造和工作过程，包括像素的结构、激 光如何使薄膜加热、空气膨胀导致表面隆起等。因此本段主要讲述的是其工作原理。故选A。 第30题.C推理判断。解析：根据第五段But the more I think about it,.the more it feels like it could have the most significant benefit to people who explore the world through touch.”以及后文对盲人用户学 习效果的描述可知，作者认为这项发明对视觉障碍人士最有益。故选C。 第3l题.C推理判断。解析：最后一段提到"Touch and sight have always lived in separate digital worlds..this separation may just be narrowing.”以及“anything you see,you may also feel..”暗示这项发明 可能让人们触摸到通常只能看到的东西，从而缩小触觉与视觉的界限。故选C。 (十五)2026年3月山东省滨州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31ACBA 主题语境：人与自然—环境保护与生态修复 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是利用人工智能和激光雷达技术的自主无人机在重新 造林中的应用，包括其工作原理、优势、成功案例以及面临的挑战和未来前景。 第8页共18页 第28题.A细节理解。解析：根据第一段These drones,which work with high precision'”（这些无 人机工作精度很高)和hey can plant trees up to ten times faster than traditional methods'”(它们植树的 速度比传统方法快十倍)可知，无人机造林的主要优势是高精度和高效率。故选A。 第29题.C细节理解。解析：根据第三段These capsules contain not only seeds but also nutrients and fngi,which help the roots thrive in harsh conditions.”(这些胶囊不仅含有种子，还含有营养物质和真菌， 有助于根系在恶劣条件下茁壮成长)和The fungi in the capsules enrich the soil,attracting insects and animals that enable forests to thrive.?（胶囊中的真菌能丰富土壤，吸引昆虫和动物，从而使森林茂盛生 长)可知，真菌的主要功能是促进根系生长和改善土壤健康。故选C。 第30题.B推理判断/写作手法。解析：第四段提到Initial trials in wildfire-hit Kumamoto have achieved remarkable success,with an 80%germination rate,much higher than the 30-50%of manual methods.”（在遭受野火袭击的熊本进行的初步试验取得了显著成功，发茅率达到80%，远高于人工方 法的30-50%)，这里列举了数据(80%和30-50%)进行对比；接着提到the US and the UK have adopted similar AI-led drones for reforestation in hard-to-access areas'(美国和英国已采用类似的人工智能无人机 在难以进入的地区进行重新造林)，这里举例说明其国际推广潜力。因此，作者是通过列举数据和举 例来呈现观，点的。故选B。 第3l题.A推理判断。解析：最后一段提到Despite the achievements,.challenges remain..”（尽管取 得了成就，但挑战依然存在)，随后列举了扩大规模所需的巨额投资、空域限制以及适应不同生态系 统等挑战。但同时指出‘these drones bring bright prospects for global sustainability”（这些无人机为全球 可持续发展带来了光明的前景)，并列举了其在恢复生物多样性、修复珊瑚礁等方面的潜在应用。由 此可推断，尽管目前存在障碍，但该技术前景广阔。故选A。 (十六)2026年3月山东省德州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31DDCD 主题语境：人与社会一—科学发现与研究 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家通过多项研究探讨满月对人类睡眠的影响， 以及不同实验环境（实验室与现实环境）下得出的结论差异。 第28题.D细节理解。解析：根据第一段第二句“Figuring out the moon's impact on human sleep is challenging,as emotions and expectations often cloud judgments.”可知，研究月亮对睡眠影响的困难在于 人们的情绪和预期常常干扰判断。故选D。 第29题.D细节理解。解析：根据第二段第二句“Around the full moon,participants experienced a30 percent drop in deep-sleep brain activity可知，20l3年瑞士研究发现满月期间参与者深度睡眠的大脑活 动减少了30%。故选D。 第30题.C推理判断。解析：根据第二段最后一句However,all these studies share one major limitation:they were conducted in sleep laboratories,where the subjects may be disturbed easily by the nfamiliar setting.”可知，此前实验室研究存在局限性一受试者可能因陌生环境而受千扰。第三段第一 句To address this,.University of Washington researchers tracked sleep in real-world environments”说明他 第9页共18页 们调整研究环境是为了避免陌生环境对受试者的影响。故选C。 第31题D主旨大意。解析：文章主要探讨满月对人类睡眠的影响，多项研究表明满月会使人入 睡时间变长、睡眠时间减少、深度睡眠脑活动降低等，形象地说，月亮“偷走”了人们的睡眠。D项 “月亮对我们睡眠的无声窃取”最贴合文章主旨，故选D。 (十七)2026年3月山东省东营市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31DCDA 主题语境：人与自我一情感认知与成长 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要探讨了悲伤相较于幸福的独特价值，认为悲伤能引发深度 思考、激发艺术创作，并可能具有进化意义，是一种更具深度和美感的情感体验。 第28题.D细节理解。解析：根据第一段As a teenager with little1 romantic experience,I believe I was drawn to the maturity sadness seemed to represent'?可知，作者年轻时被悲伤所代表的“成熟”吸引，故 选D。 第29题.C观，点态度。解析：根据第三段哈特利·柯勒律治所言Melancholy can scarce exist in an ndegraded spirit-it cannot exist in a mere animal'',他认为悲伤几乎只存在于高尚的灵魂中，而动物不 会有这种情感，暗示悲伤是人类特有的，故选C。 第30题D写作手法与推理判断。解析：第四段引入handicap principle”,以孔雀尾巴为例说明“ 奢侈特征”虽看似不便，却能展示优势。作者以此类比，指出悲伤可能也是一种具有进化意义的“展 示性”情感，故选D。 第31题A主旨大意与标题选择。解析：全文围绕“为何人们会珍视悲伤”展开，探讨悲伤在情 感体验、审美与进化中的独特地位，A项Why the long face?”（意为“为什么愁眉苦脸？”)用诙谐 方式，点出主题，契合文章内容，故选A。 (十八)2026年3月山东省菏泽市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CDDC 主题语境：人与社会—科技发展与信息安全 【语篇导读】本文是一篇书评。文章主要介绍了Marquez)所著的《网络安全伦理》一书，通过分析书 中的案例和观点，展示了该书如何探讨数字时代的道德困境，并强调了其在伦理思考方面的价值。 第28题.C推理判断。解析：文章第一段提到SecureData案例中，一家大型科技公司发现其流行 通讯应用存在漏洞，面临着是立即告知用户问题还是悄悄花六个月修复的选择。这个案例展示了公司 在用户隐私和公司声誉之间面临的艰难抉择，这正是网络伦理涉及艰难选择的体现。故选C。 第29题.D推理判断。解析：第三段中，Marquez反对“为达目的不择手段”的观点，并举例说 明政府在打击犯罪时获取了1万名无辜民众的私人邮件。她强调“没有伦理的安全不是安全，只是控 制”，这表明她反对为了某种目的而侵犯无辜者隐私的行为。选项D"在网上公开朋友的地址"是一种 侵犯他人隐私的行为，与Marquez的伦理观相悖。故选D。 第30题.D细节理解。解析：第四段明确指出Marquez's engaging style makes the book accessible'” 第10页共18页 (Marquez引人入胜的风格使这本书易于理解)，接着用她将公司隐藏软件问题比作"老师知道教室门 坏了但不停课修理"的例子来说明她生动形象的写作方式。这体现了本书采用了接地气、通俗易懂的 写作风格。故选D。 第31题.C主旨大意。解析：通读全文，第一段引出Marquez及其著作，第二段介绍书中案例， 第三段介绍书中观，点，第四段介绍写作风格，最后一段总结该书的价值。整篇文章都在介绍和推荐《 Ethics in Cybersecurity》这本书。故选C。 (十九)2026年3月山东省济宁市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31DADC 主题语境：人与社会一科技进步与创新 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是中国成功运行了全球首台超临界二氧化碳商业发电 机，这一突破性技术有望取代传统的蒸汽发电方式，开启发电新时代。 第28题D写作意图/段落作用。解析：第二段首先提到蒸汽机的发明引发了工业革命，随后指出 尽管发动机的设计和燃料不断改进，但做功的介质始终是蒸汽。作者这样写是为了引出下文寻找新介 质(sCO)的背景，为介绍这一新发现做铺垫。A项“强调蒸汽的价值”、B项“赞扬过去的贡献”、C 项“概述工业革命”均非本段的核心意图。故选D。 第29题.A细节理解。解析：根据第三段第一、二句Scientists seeking further improvements in power efficiency noticed that a significant portion of energy is wasted generating steam...Water needs to be boiled ft.可知，科学家发现很大一部分能量在产生蒸汽的过程中被浪费了，因为水需要先被烧开并发生 相变。这说明蒸汽发电最大的问题是能耗高（能源密集型)。故选A。 第30题D细节理解。解析：根据第四段对超临界二氧化碳特性的描述和第五段最后一句ThCO remains in a supercritical state throughout the entire process,with no phase change loss..可知，CO2在整个 过程中始终保持超临界状态，没有相变损失，这是其高效的关键。故选D。 第3l题.C标题归纳。解析：文章开篇即点明Chaotan One,the world'sfi1 st commercial power generator that uses supercritical carbon dioxide(sCO),has begun operations in China.”,随后全文围绕这 一开创性的超临界二氧化碳发电机的原理、优势及意义展开说明。C项“A Pioneering sCO2 Power Generator??(一台开创性的超临界二氧化碳发电机)准确概括了文章主旨。故选C。 (二十)2026年3月山东省青岛市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BAAD 主题语境：人与自然一自然体验的缺失与恢复 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是通过研究自然词汇在书籍中出现频率的下降，揭示 了人们与自然接触减少的趋势，并探讨了城市化、家庭教育缺失等原因，以及通过早期教育和长期政 策恢复这种联系的可能性。 第28题B细节理解。解析：根据第一段，Richardson追踪的变化是自然词汇减少所反映的更广泛 变化，包括城市化、野生动物减少以及父母不再传递自然参与，这些综合起来就是人们与自然直接接 第11页共18页 触减少。故选B。 第29题.A细节理解。解析：第二段指出，未来世代“体验灭绝”的原因是自然在日益建筑化的 社区中缺失，且父母不再传递对自然的倾向，即他们从小远离自然。故选A。 第30题A推理判断。解析：第四段提到，单纯鼓励成年人接触自然效果有限，更有效的是从早 期教育入手，如森林学校，并需要政府长期推行相关政策和城市设计。因此，推进长期政策是最有效 的解决方案。故选A。 第3l题.D推理判断。解析：最后一段中，Richardson引用Sheffield的研究，指出人们每天在自然 空间的时间只有4分多钟，增加十倍到40分钟就可能足够，以此说明小幅度的努力就能改善与自然的 接触，并非难以实现。故选D。 (二十一)2026年3月山东省淄博市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31AABD 主题语境：人与社会一历史文化遗产保护 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是城市物理空间（如历史建筑、landmarks)承载 着不可替代的集体记忆和身份认同，在发展中不应被完全抹去。 第28题.A段落作用/主旨大意。解析：第一段通过描述柏林东边画廊的现象（游客只关注墙上的 艺术而忽视墙本身的历史)以及全球范围内旧建筑被拆除的现象，引出了本文的核心问题：“当我们 清除过去的物理痕迹时，什么会消失？”这起到了呈现现象、引出话题的作用。故选A。 第29题.A写作意图/例证作用。解析：第二段引用了历史学家多洛蕾丝·海登关于洛杉矶的研究。 研究指出，重建项目拆除了墨西哥裔和非裔美国人的社区，虽然建成了服务于经济的高速公路和广场， 但也抹去了这些社区曾经存在的有形证据。这个例子旨在说明城市发展（以重建项目的形式)所付出 的代价一即抹去了特定人群的历史痕迹。故选A。 第30题.B推理判断。解析：根据第四段，When communities lose familiar landmarks,they lose reference points that connect individuals to shared history.The result can be spatial disorientation-not merely not knowing where you are,but not knowing who you are in relation to those who came before."( 社区失去熟悉的地标，他们就失去了连接个体与共同历史的参照点。结果可能是空间迷失一不仅不 知道你在哪里，而且不知道与先辈相比，你是谁。)由此可以推断，失去地标的社区会面临身份认同 上的困惑。故选B。 第31题.D主旨大意/作者观，点。解析：文章从柏林墙的例子出发，通过引用研究和理论，层层递 进地论证了物理空间对于承载记忆、维系身份认同的独特作用。最后一段点明主旨：物理空间能 ground memory in ways that images alone cannot'(以图像无法做到的方式让记忆扎根)。因此，文章 传达的核心信息是物理空间承载着不可替代的记忆。故选D。 (二十二)2026年3月四川省成都市2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BCCD 主题语境：人与社会—科学研究 第12页共18页 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是科学家通过实验测试倭黑猩猩Kaz是否具备想象 和假装游戏的能力，并探讨其与人类想象力的异同。 第28题.B事实细节题。解析：根据第二段中They poured imaginary juice into two cups and then pretended to empty just one.They asked Kanzi which cup he wanted,and he pointed to the cup still containing pretend juice68%of the time.可知，在第一次实验中，Kanzi被要求在两个杯子中选择一个， 它选择了科学家假装还有果汁的那个杯子。故选B。 第29题.C推理判断题。解析：根据第三段中To make sure Kanzi wasn't confusing real with fake, they also ran a test with actual juice.”以及后续Bastos的说明Kanzi chose the real juice over the pretend almost 80%of the time,which suggests that he really can tell the difference between real juice and imaginary juice''可知，科学家用真果汁做实验是为了确认Kanzi能否区分真实与假装。故选C。 第30题.C观，点态度题。解析：根据第四段中Tomasello所说There's a difference between imagining juice being poured into a cup and maintaining the pretense that it's real"To be convinced of that,I would need to see Kanzi actually pretend to pour water into a container himself?可知，他认为现有实 验不足以证明Kazi真正拥有想象力，还需要更主动的假装行为作为证据。故选C。 第31题.D主旨大意题。解析：文章围绕科学家通过假装果汁派对实验测试猿类想象力展开，D 项“A Pretend Juice Party:Ape Imagination Tested既概括了实验形式，又点明了核心话题，简洁贴切。 故选D。 (二十三)2026年3月四川省成都七中2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CDBB 主题语境：人与自我一生活与学习 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是“可能的自我”这一心理学概念，即人们如何基于对 未来的想象（可能成为、希望成为或害怕成为的样子）来影响当下的动机和行为，并通过詹姆斯帕 特森的例子引入这一主题。 第28题C写作意图/篇章结构。解析：作者在第一段讲述了广告主管詹姆斯·帕特森从梦想成为 小说家到最终实现梦想的故事。这个故事用一个具体、生动的例子引出下文中要探讨的核心概念一 “可能的自我”。因此，其目的是“揭示主题”。故选C。 第29题D概念理解/细节理解。解析：根据第二段对“可能的自我”的定义，它描述的是“人们 如何设想自己的未来：他们可能成为什么，想要成为什么，甚至害怕成为什么”。D选项“我担心孤 独”正是对“害怕成为”的那种未来状态的设想，符合定义中“even fear becoming的部分。故选D。 第30题.B推理判断。解析：第四段最后一句提到“And researchers have found that constructing positive possible selves can improve well-being and relieve symptoms of depression by holding out the potential for a better future.”,即构建积极的可能的自我可以通过展现更美好未来的潜力来改善幸福感、 缓解抑郁症状。由此可推断，“了解可以实现什么（即构建积极的可能自我)有益于心理健康”(B 选项)。故选B。 第3l题.B文章结构/篇章预测。解析：文章最后一句提出疑问：But how do we construct that 第13页共18页 bdge?”(但是我们如何构建那座桥呢？)。这里的“桥”指的是从“现在的自我”通往“可能的自 我”的桥梁，即如何将愿景变为现实的过程。按照议论文或说明文的常见逻辑，提出问题后，下文通 常会给出答案或解决方案。因此，接下来的段落最有可能讨论“如何实现一个人的潜能”（即如何构 建这座桥，将可能性变为现实)。故选B。 (二十四)2026年3月四川省成都石室中学2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BCDC 主题语境：人与社会一科技与社会发展 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是随着中国人口老龄化加速，养老机器人行业在政策 支持与需求增长下迅速发展，尽管面临技术、数据、成本和接受度等障碍，但未来有望改善老年人生 活质量。 第28题B细节理解。解析：文章第二段明确指出，北京、江苏等省份发布了鼓励在机构和家庭 采用智能机器人的政策计划(political plans encouraging the adoption),同时中国60岁以上人口超过3.1 亿，许多老年人需要行动、日常活动或情感陪伴方面的支持(many seniors need support)。这两，点直接 对应“政策支持”与“需求增长”，故选B。 第29题C细节理解（排除题)。解析：第三段和第四段列举了养老机器人大规模应用的障碍： 老年人怀疑机器人冷漠、可能故障伤人（对应D项Distrust and hesitation”);算法专家表示进入老人 家庭或养老设施获取真实数据的机会有限（对应A项nsufficient access to real-life usage);许多养老 机器人价格高昂，大多数家庭难以承受（对应B项High prices which are unaffordable?”）。文中未提及 “高科技公司缺乏promotion”,相反，文中提到机器人公司咨询量增加(Robotics companies report increased inquiries),说明公司正在积极推广。故选C。 第30题D推理判断。解析：文章最后一段指出，随着中国推进人工智能和机器人技术，这些创 新可能显著支持健康老龄化，并改善数百万老年人的生活(significantly support healthy aging and improve life for millions of older adults))。由此可推断，未来养老机器人可能极大地改善老年人的生活， 故选D。 第31题.C主旨大意。解析：全文围绕中国老龄化背景下养老机器人行业的发展展开：首段以实 例引入，第二段讲政策与需求推动行业扩张，第三段讲初步应用，第四段讲障碍，末段展望未来。C 项Robotics Eldercare Expands with Aging Population”（随着人口老龄化，机器人养老服务在扩展)准 确概括了文章核心。故选C。 (二十五)2026年3月浙江省杭州二中2026届高三月考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CADB 主题语境：人与社会一科学与技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是关于音乐是否有助于工作时集中注意力的多项研究， 通过威尔士大学的研究、“莫扎特效应”以及另一项学生调查，揭示了背景音乐对专注力的影响存在矛 盾且复杂的结果。 第14页共18页 第28题.C细节理解。解析：根据第二段Pa1 ticipants in the study were tested under three different conditions..The participants generally did better when they were working in silence..可知，参与者在安静 环境下表现最好。故选C。 第29题.A推理判断。解析：根据第五段和第六段对“莫扎特效应”的介绍，该概念由托马提斯 提出，认为听莫扎特音乐有治疗效果并能帮助大脑发育。第六段提到The goveror of the state of Georgia even once advocated allocating over $100,000 annually to supply classical CDs to every newbom in the state.”,这表明该理论已经影响到了现实世界中的政策（如州长提议拨款给新生儿发CD)。故选A。 第30题.D段落主旨。解析：第七段第一句The researchers found that surveyed university students mostly preferred studying in silence..”即为本段主旨句，表明接受调查的大学生大多更喜欢安静地学习。 后面提到的“那些听音乐的人更喜欢器乐”是对这一主要发现的补充说明。故选D。 第31题B推理判断。解析：文章开头威尔士大学的研究表明背景音乐（无论喜欢与否)会千扰 记忆；接着提到“莫扎特效应”认为音乐可能有助于大脑发育和智力；最后一段又提到学生更喜欢安 静学习，且歌词会分散注意力。这些不同的研究结果表明背景音乐对专注力的影响在不同研究中是不 一致的。故选B。 (二十六)2026年3月浙江省金丽衢十二校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CBDC 主题语境：人与自我一语言学习策略 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了记忆术(mnemonics)的概念、类型（押韵、拼写首 字母缩略词和句子记忆术)及其在语言学习中的应用，并鼓励读者自己创造记忆术。 第28题.C细节理解。解析：根据第一段Mnemonics are techniques to help you remember things..” 可知，记忆术是帮助记忆的技巧，属于语言学习策略。故选C。 第29题B推理判断。解析：第三段提到押韵是很好的记忆方式，并以哥伦布航海年份的押韵为 例，说明人们听过就不会忘记，旨在展示押韵如何使事实容易被记住。故选B。 第30题D细节理解。解析：文章第四段介绍了句子记忆术，并举例区分principal和principle、desert 和desserte的句子。选项D通过一个句子区分stationery和stationary,符合句子记忆术的定义。故选D。 第3l题.C观，点态度。解析：文章最后一句Why not try inventing a few of your own!”表明作者鼓励 读者自己尝试发明记忆术，因此作者可能同意读者可以自己尝试。故选C。 (二十七)2026年3月浙江省名校协作体2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31DCCA 主题语境：人与自我—情绪管理（或心理健康） 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是为什么人们会对自己感觉良好感到内疚，并论述了 承认平静状态是一种情感韧性，有助于建立社区韧性。 第28题D细节理解。解析：根据第一段和第二段，人们感到内疚是因为担心自己的稳定被误解 为对他人痛苦的漠不关心，即缺乏关心。故选D。 第15页共18页 第29题.C词义猜测。解析：根据上下文，It acts as an emotional bulwark,allowing individuals to navigate the waves of collective stress without being overwhelmed.”这里的bulwark是一种能够帮助人们 应对压力而不被压垮的东西，起到支撑和保护作用，因此意为“支持”或“支柱”，与$uppo叶意思相 近。故选C。 第30题C细节理解。解析：第四段提到quiet okayness'包括诚实地回答自己真正好的时候，C选 项符合。故选C。 第31题.A主旨大意。解析：文章主要讨论承认自己感觉良好的意义和力量，A选项概括了主题。 故选A。 (二十八)2026年3月浙江省宁波十校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31DDAC 主题语境：人与社会一社会热点问题 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是澳大利亚研究人员通过元分析发现，无现金支付方 式会导致人们在购买炫耀性商品时花费更多，即“无现金效应”，并探讨了这一效应对消费者、商家和 政策制定者的启示。 第28题.D细节理解。解析：根据第二段They've found that cashless payments lead people to spend more on status-signalling goods like jewellery,while this effect is notably absent in acts of donation or tipping.可知，无现金效应在购买炫耀性商品（如珠宝）时存在，但在捐款或给小费时并不明显。捐 款和小费属于特定消费行为，因此该效应在特定消费中起作用。故选D。 第29题.D推理判断。解析：根据第三段S chomburgk的解释Through this meta-analysis,we identified key factors that make the cashless effect stronger or weaker,which individual studies could not find.By doing this,we uncovered new key understandings that had often been overlooked by other researchers in individual studies.可知，采用元分析是为了发现单个研究无法找到的关键因素，从而突 破单个研究的局限性。故选D。 第30题.A词义猜测。解析：根据第五段Businesses should know failing to accept the cashless revolution might unintentionally be jeopardising profit potential'?可知，商家如果不接受无现金支付方式， 可能会无意中损害其利润潜力。jeopardising意为“危及，损害”。故选A。 第3l题.C推理判断。解析：根据最后一段Schomburgk stresses a need for urgent in-depth studies of new payment methods,as research on their specific impacts remains limited due to their novelty.Studying these methods is vital to keep pace with the evolving payment ecosystem..可知，由于新支付方式的研究 有限，Schomburgk强调急需对其进行深入研究。这暗示新支付方式应该被进一步研究。故选C。 (二十九)2026年3月浙江省强基联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CADB 主题语境：人与社会—社会习俗与社会现象 【语篇导读】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲的是作者通过自身经历引出对“转赠礼物是否失礼”这一 问题的探讨，并从历史、效率、环保以及人际关系等角度分析了转赠行为的利弊，最终得出结论。 第16页共18页 第28题.C词义猜测。解析：根据划线词所在的句子Late虹，the store manager called,furious,accusing us of trading them a piece of junk.“可知，经理打电话来指责作者用垃圾换钱，这说明经理当时的心情 是愤怒的。Annoyed最贴近furious(狂怒的)在此语境下的含义，表示非常生气。故选C。 第29题.A推理判断。解析：根据第三段First of all,.humans have been regifting since the dawn of time.Caveman A gives Caveman B a rock;Caveman B gives it to Caveman C.We call that anthropology. 可知，作者用山顶洞人转赠石头的例子是为了说明转赠行为自古以来就存在，历史悠久。故选A。 第30题.D推理判断。解析：根据最后一段作者的结论But giving something new,unused and suited to someone else's preferences is generosity in its most practical,planet-friendly form.”可知，成功的转赠需 要满足三个条件：是新的、未使用过的、符合他人喜好的。D项“送给新朋友一条合适的围巾”符合 这个标准。故选D。 第3l题.B主旨大意。解析：文章开篇通过作者的经历引出问题Is1 egifting a form of rudeness?”, 接着全文围绕“转赠礼物是否失礼”这一核心问题展开讨论，分析了正反双方的观点，最后给出作者 自己的判断Regifting is not1ude.”。因此，B项Is regifting actually rude?”直接对应文章探讨的核心问 题，并能概括全文内容。故选B。 (三十)2026年3月浙江省新阵地教育联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CDCD 主题语境：人与自然一环境保护生态保护 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了多米尼加共和国沿海开展的辅助珊瑚受精项目，阐 述了其技术流程、相较于无性繁殖的优势以及所面临的气候变化挑战。 第28题.C段落主旨题。解析：第一段描述了Fundemar组织在多米尼加海岸附近的水下苗圃中培 育珊瑚幼体的具体场景，目的是引出并介绍这一具体的珊瑚保护项目。故选C。 第29题D词义指代题。解析：根据第二段末尾生物学家所言“过去珊瑚礁上正常发生的事情对 许多物种来说已不再可能”，以及第三段开头“辅助受精填补了这一缺口”，可知hisg即”指代的是 前文提到的自然繁殖无法实现的情况，即自然繁殖的失败。故选D。 第30题.C细节理解题。解析：第四段将辅助有性繁殖与无性繁殖进行对比，明确指出辅助有性 繁殖“创造了遗传多样性的个体，显著降低了大规模死亡的风险”，这是其主要优势。故选C。 第31题D观点态度题。解析：马克·埃金首先肯定这些项目有助于扩大珊瑚种群（“你不能保 护你没有的东西”)，表现出支持：但同时他紧急警告，如果不解决气候变化这个“800磅的大猩猩” ,很多恢复工作可能会被摧毁。这表明他对辅助受精技术既看到了希望，又对根本问题表示担忧，态 度是谨慎乐观的。故选D。 (三十一)2026年3月重庆市巴蜀中学2026届高三月考（七)英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31CBAA 主题语境：人与社会一科技发展与信息时代 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是人工智能技术如何重塑购物方式，以及各方(A虹 第17页共18页 公司、零售商、消费者)对这一变化的反应与应对策略。 第28题.C词义猜测。解析：根据第三段中Retailers,.however,.are not sitting back.”以及后文提到 亚马逊阻止OpenAI收集信息、沃尔玛开发自己的购物助手等内容可知，零售商对AI代理介入其与消 费者之间的渠道持排斥和不满态度。indignant'”意为“愤怒的、愤慨的”，与angy意思相符。故选C。 第29题.B细节理解。解析：根据第五段，聊天机器人引入广告后，That could weaken the perceived objectivity of these tools,.and thus turn off shoppers.”,即广告会削弱用户对聊天机器人客观性的信任， 可能导致推荐带有偏向性，从而让消费者反感。故选B。 第30题.A段落主旨。解析：最后一段指出，随着线上购物方式被AI改变，实体店的重要性再次 凸显。文中提到消费者重视人际互动、希望触摸和感受商品，并提到节日期间人们愿意去商业街体验 节日氛围，都是在强调线下购物的价值。故选A。 第31题.A主旨大意。解析：文章开篇提出AI聊天机器人正在改变购物方式，随后分别从AI公司 的布局、零售商的应对、不同商品的适用性、广告影响以及线下购物的回归等方面展开，整体围绕“ AI如何重塑购物”这一核心话题。故选A。 (三十二)2026年3月重庆市南开中学2026届高三质检（六）英语-阅读C篇答案解析 【参考答案】28-31BCCD 主题语境：人与自然一科学技术 【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是内华达州的“红色计划”项目利用增强型地热系统( EG$)从干热岩中提取地热能，通过钻井、注水、循环等技术手段发电，并介绍了该技术的优势和应 用前景。 第28题.B细节理解。解析：根据第一段最后一句“A key procedure involves drilling another 3,250-foot horizontal well to expand the area of hot rock that the system contacts-a technique used in oil and gas industry in order to maximize yield..”可知，钻第二口水平井是为了扩大系统接触的热岩面积，从 而最大化产量，即提高热传递效率。故选B。 第29题.C代词指代。解析：根据划线词所在句Then the steam cools and condenses back into hot water,which is used to heat a different kind of liquid.before it is transported back to the system.”可知，蒸 汽冷却凝结成热水，热水被用来加热另一种液体（如丁烷），然后热水(t)被输送回系统。故选C。 第30题.C推理判断。解析：根据第三段最后一句Operators could plug the exit wells,.causing water to accumulate inside the system,building up pressure and heat.Then the energy could be extracted during times when it is most valuable-such as during cloudy or windless periods when solar or wind aren't working可知，EGS系统可以储存能量，在太阳能或风能无法工作的时候提取使用，这说明地热能是 一种稳定的能源，可以弥补太阳能、风能的间歌性缺点。故选C。 第3l题.D细节理解。解析：根据最后一段There's even a growing push to use direct geothermal heat to warm buildings,either through shallow heat pumps for residential buildings or integrated systems designed for entire districts.可知，最后一段提到了地热能应用范围的扩展，即直接用于建筑物供暖。 故选D。 第18页共18页 2026年3月各地高三英语阅读C篇32篇合集 试题 目录 （一） 2026年3月安徽省江南十校2026届高三开学考英语-阅读C篇 1 （二） 2026年3月福建省福州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇 2 （三） 2026年3月福建省泉州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇 3 （四） 2026年3月广东省2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 4 （五） 2026年3月广东省广州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 5 （六） 2026年3月广东省深圳市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 6 （七） 2026年3月河北省石家庄市2026届高三质量检测（一）英语-阅读C篇 7 （八） 2026年3月河北省唐山市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 8 （九） 2026年3月湖北省武汉市2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇 9 （十） 2026年3月湖南省九校联盟2026届高三第二次联考英语-阅读C篇 10 （十一） 2026年3月湖南省长郡二十校联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 11 （十二） 2026年3月江苏省七校2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇 12 （十三） 2026年3月江苏省苏北七市2026届高三调研测试（二）英语-阅读C篇 13 （十四） 2026年3月江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三一模英语-阅读C篇 14 （十五） 2026年3月山东省滨州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 15 （十六） 2026年3月山东省德州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 16 （十七） 2026年3月山东省东营市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 17 （十八） 2026年3月山东省菏泽市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 18 （十九） 2026年3月山东省济宁市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 19 （二十） 2026年3月山东省青岛市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 20 （二十一） 2026年3月山东省淄博市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 21 （二十二） 2026年3月四川省成都市2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 22 （二十三） 2026年3月四川省成都七中2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 23 （二十四） 2026年3月四川省成都石室中学2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 24 （二十五） 2026年3月浙江省杭州二中2026届高三月考英语-阅读C篇 25 （二十六） 2026年3月浙江省金丽衢十二校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 26 （二十七） 2026年3月浙江省名校协作体2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 27 （二十八） 2026年3月浙江省宁波十校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 28 （二十九） 2026年3月浙江省强基联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 29 （三十） 2026年3月浙江省新阵地教育联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 30 （三十一） 2026年3月重庆市巴蜀中学2026届高三月考（七）英语-阅读C篇 31 （三十二） 2026年3月重庆市南开中学2026届高三质检（六）英语-阅读C篇 32 2026年3月安徽省江南十校2026届高三开学考英语-阅读C篇 The dawn chorus of birdsong has inspired poets and nature lovers for thousands of years, but the reason why birds start the day this way is an enduring mystery. Now, a series of experiments on zebra finches（斑胸草雀）suggests that while darkness holds back singing, birds build up a strong motivation to sing in the night that causes them to burst into song at dawn. Satoshi Kojima at the Korea Brain Research Institute and his colleagues studied lab-raised zebra finches in carefully-controlled lighting conditions. When the team delayed sudden exposure to bright light until three hours after actual dawn, the finches, which were awake, remained silent in the dark; once the light was turned on, they sang more intensely than usual. However, when the lights came on three hours earlier than true dawn, the chorus was less intense. “The birds are already awake in the dark before the lights come on,” Kojima says. He notes that darkness subdues their natural urge to sing, which in turn boosts their singing motivation, leading to a rebound of intense singing when lights come on. The researchers then administered the drug luzindole, which blocks the effects of melatonin（褪黑激素）, a hormone that helps regulate wakefulness cycles in many animals. Birds that were given this drug five hours before the normal lights-on time woke up more quickly and began singing earlier than those in the control group. Besides, analysis of the birds’ songs revealed rapid structural shifts in the first hour after dawn compared to the second. “Due to the absence of singing during the night, the vocal motor system and song structure may slightly suffer, and the dawn chorus serves to quickly restore or improve them,” says Kojima. While this study examined only one species, similar drivers may apply to other bird species, he says. But Diego Gil at the National Museum of Natural Sciences in Madrid, Spain, urges caution. There are “extensive differences between species: how, when and what birds sing in the dawn chorus”, he says. “This explains why 11 different assumptions have been proposed to understand the phenomenon.” 28. What does Kojima’s experiment in Paragraph 2 mainly show? A. Finches’ chorus strength relates to time staying in the dark. B. Lab-raised zebra finches are more sensitive to light changes. C. Earlier light exposure results in a more intense dawn chorus. D. Earlier light exposure makes the birds’ dawn chorus last longer. 29. What does the underlined word “subdues” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A. transforms. B. restricts. C. motivates. D. ignores. 30. What can we learn from the experiment with luzindole? A. Luzindole improves birds’ vocal motor system. B. Melatonin showed no effect on the control group. C. Melatonin may prevent birds’ waking and singing. D. Luzindole directly lifts birds’ dawn-singing motivation. 31. What do Diego Gil’s words imply? A. More experiments are needed to confirm the assumption. B. The findings on zebra finches may not fit all bird species. C. All proposed assumptions about dawn chorus are unreliable. D. Species differences have no impact on dawn chorus patterns. 2026年3月福建省福州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇 On a recent trip through the Himalayas, my bruises（淤伤）became the truest souvenirs. More personal than anything bought, they carry a unique memory. Over time, my desire for typical souvenirs has faded; I now value experiences over objects. But maybe that’s just me. Two out of three Americans bring back a souvenir from their travels, with US sales topping $21bn in 2022. Humans have long collected objects to remember experiences. With the rise of industrialization and tourism, souvenirs became more common. Souvenirs bring back happy memories, serving as a simple way to say, “I was there.” “At the heart of our actions is a desire to feel heard, seen and connected,” explains Madarkal, a professor in India. Travellers today are more aware of their impact on local community, but the problems caused by travel souvenirs are often overlooked. In a 2022 Australian report, up to 75% of souvenirs marketed as “local” are made overseas. Real goods are expensive due to time-consuming labour involved, so some shops sell cheap fakes（假货）with most customers giving little regard to their origins. While buying fakes may seem to support local sellers, it often minimizes the profit of the traditional handicrafts, creating a negative cycle. So, how can you buy meaningful souvenirs? “Be curious...it’s not just about buying or choosing carefully, it’s about rejecting and explaining why,” said Madarkal. Asking where an item comes from and how it is made is a good first step. Choosing unique designs over mass-produced goods at fair-trade markets helps support local communities. Intentions also matter, as souvenirs should be chosen for personal meaning rather than habit. And souvenirs don’t always have to be objects—journals or skills gained can become lasting reminders. Ultimately, there’s no universal rule for a “meaningful” souvenir. But next time you’re grabbing a quick airport souvenir, pause and reflect. 28. What changed the author’s view on souvenirs? A. A search for adventures. B. A desire for experiences. C. Fear of physical injuries. D. Changes in life stages. 29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about? A. The increasing popularity of souvenirs. B. The psychological need for souvenirs. C. The importance of modern tourism. D. The memories tourism brings back. 30. What is the consequence of the negative cycle in paragraph 3? A. Tourism becomes more profitable. B. Local sellers gain long-term benefits. C. Traditional handicrafts lose the market. D. Souvenir design becomes standardized. 31. What does the author suggest about buying meaningful souvenirs? A. Picking timeless common designs. B. Following your own shopping habits. C. Choosing intention over convenience. D. Weighing possession over remembrance. 2026年3月福建省泉州市2026届高三质量检测英语-阅读C篇 Have you ever thought, “Maybe this is all I’m ever meant to be?” Many of us are trapped by labels like “not talented enough”—as if life were a one-way road with no turns. Barbara Oakley’s Mindshift works like a wise guide, helping us remove these mental blocks. It doesn’t offer empty encouragement, but breaks down the science behind change. The first part of the book tells stories of ordinary people who dared to reshape their lives. Graham Keir, a musician, once believed he had “no brain for science” and today walks the halls of medical school. Or Ali, who once struggled with basic maths, only to later master coding（编程）and earn multiple promotions. These are not tales of sudden genius, but of imperfect practice through setbacks and slow progress. Oakley introduces a powerful concept—second-skilling. In today’s fast-changing world, relying on just one area of expertise is risky. Developing a second skill can make you more adaptable. If the first part helps us see what’s possible, the second is a guide for making it happen. Oakley draws on interviews with dozens of career changers to show what strategies worked and what pitfalls to avoid. Beyond learning from others, the book’s second part offers honest advice for quieting self-doubt and turning learning from a chore into a habit. One of the book’s most valuable insights is that what matters is not “intense practice every day”, but “practise every day, without fail”. Even fifteen minutes daily sends steady signals that quietly reshape your brain. That said, the book’s perspective isn’t universal. Rooted in a Western context, it draws largely on stable professionals—leaving quieter questions about those facing real hardship. And while it prioritises practice over passion, some may find this approach cool to the touch. Yet perhaps that coolness is its strength: it doesn’t sell miracles, but offers a solid framework. After reading, you may not have all the answers. But you might ask: “Could what I once thought impossible actually be within reach?” Ultimately, Mindshift gives something better: a mind open and flexible, ready for change. And that, perhaps, is the truest mindshift of all. 28. What can we learn about Mindshift from paragraph 1? A. It describes life as a fixed path. B. It emphasises the importance of talent. C. It helps overcome inner obstacle for change. D. It provides readers with emotional comfort. 29. What do the examples of Graham and Ali mainly show? A. The value of second-skilling. B. The power of sudden genius. C. The importance of passion. D. The risk of changing careers. 30. What does the underlined word “pitfalls” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Complicated skills. B. Hidden traps. C. Strong biases. D. Imagined threats. 31. What is the author’s overall attitude towards Mindshifi? A. Cautiously opposed. B. Appreciative yet critical. C. Highly favourable. D. Enthusiastic yet doubtful. 2026年3月广东省2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Cristiano Ronaldo sits on his bed, reminding himself that “sleep is the most important tool that I have,” and that a disciplined routine shapes his performance. The fitness-tracking band on his wrist reflects the close attention he gives to his body. But this once-specialized habit has gradually moved beyond professional sports, becoming part of the lives of ordinary people who want a clearer sense of their health condition. Many wearables on the market provide reliable heart-rate tracking and basic physiological（生理的）data, sufficient for general everyday monitoring. Some advanced models, however, go further. They show how habits like late-night eating or drinking directly influence recovery and readiness for the next day. Rather than offering separate data points, these devices track how small changes build up over time, revealing behavioral patterns that shape overall health trends. Health specialist Jess Whitmore says wearables have become essential tools for top athletes, who now consult their data as naturally as they tie their boots. Yet not everyone welcomes this shift toward constant monitoring. Sports dietitian Jess McGregor warns that the expectation to “train like an athlete” can push ordinary people toward perfectionism and anxiety. The urge to improve everything—sleep scores, readiness ratings, daily stress—can make lives center around numbers. While these numbers offer insight, they cannot replace subjective awareness of energy, emotions or recovery needs. “Everything is being digitized and reduced to numbers,” MeGregor says. Perhaps that is the quiet reminder hidden beneath all the data. “When numbers begin to shadow our days, the watch on our wrist can make us forget the body’s gentler signals,” says Dr. Zachary Walston. He adds, “Living a healthy life still means adding enjoyable habits, like evening walks or taking the stairs, and appreciating the pleasure and freedom they bring, rather than simply chasing device targets. 28. What can we learn about fitness tracking from paragraph 1? A. It controls sports training routines. B. It is adopted to treat sleep disorders. C. It is common among ordinary people. D It guarantees top athletic performance. 29. What makes advanced wearables different from other products? A. They are designed specifically for night eating. B. They offer separate and independent data points. C. They reveal connections between habits and health. D. They provide rich and solid physiological information. 30. What is Jess McGregor worried about regarding using wearables? A. Reduced enjoyment in daily routines. B. Lack of timely professional guidance. C. Physical injuries from training too hard. D. Mental pressure from chasing numbers. 31. What does Dr. Zacnary Walston suggest people do? A. Listen to your physical signals. B. Predict body responses from data. C Abandon fitness tracking devices. D. Set clear targets for daily exercise. 2026年3月广东省广州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Survey data shows that most freshmen regularly use generative AI, often treating it as “an intellectual partner”, Professor John Hampson reported at a faculty（全体教师）meeting in Elite Technology University (ETU). Students most commonly use it to understand difficult concepts, search, generate study materials, and edit writing. Interestingly, the lowest reported use is for generating text. Meanwhile, students are using faculty office hours and the speaking and writing centers less. In last year’s computer science courses, scores on problem sets increased, yet exam scores declined. “This is concerning,” noted Hampson. “If they were using AI as a study pal, they weren’t absorbing as much as they might think.” Students want clearer AI policies, and Hampson advised faculty to carefully consider and share what level of use they permit, the reasoning behind it, how to cite use of AI, and examples of what’s permissible. He also encouraged department-wide discussions to best prepare students for a workplace where they will need to know how to write or code with its assistance. “I also believe that students need to learn to write and code unaided, to develop critical thinking skills, their agency as citizens, and also meaning—making the ideas that help them understand their own lives,” he added. Some professors expressed concerns about how AI use is impacting students’ mental health and learning. Professor George Wilson noted that students are often highly competitive, and “it’s important to create rules so that competition leads to healthy behaviors that make them better educated people.” While some suggested more one-on-one time with students, others noted that budget restrictions would make that difficult. Professor Poly Burnett observed that lecture attendance is also down. She urged faculty to make lectures something students genuinely want to attend. She also noted that many teachers are making small changes, in hopes of continuing teaching as they’ve previously taught. “We actually have to see this less as a problem and more as an opportunity,” Burnett suggested. “How can ETU lead in rethinking how we teach, how we learn... and have our students be benefiting and being at the leading edge of that?” 28. What does the author imply about the survey findings by using “interestingly” in paragraph 1? A. They indicate a promising trend. B. They contradict a common assumption. C. They capture the faculty's interest. D. They require further investigation. 29. Which of the following changes is mentioned in paragraph 2? A. Students are interacting more with others. B. AI use has led to better learning outcomes. C. Exam scores rose while homework scores fell. D. Students are using off-line academic services less. 30. Why does Hampson emphasize students writing and coding without AI? A. To clarify acceptable uses of AI in coursework. B. To prepare students for future workplace demands. C. To ensure students develop essential human capacities. D. To improve students’ long-term academic performance. 31. What is Burnett’s suggestion to the faculty? A. Make lectures more entertaining. B. Let students take the leading role. C. Take the chance to reform education. D. Adjust teaching slightly to AI challenges. 2026年3月广东省深圳市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Researchers from the University of Buenos Aires have successfully used a robotic tutor to teach the male chingolo, a kind of small bird in South America, a song that was once part of the species’ culture but had been lost for more than half a century. Male chingolos learn their unique, two-second melody from adult males. “It is a distinctive song—like a fingerprint, but learned,” says one of the researchers. “It serves to attract females and protect territory. It is the bird’s way of saying, ‘This is me, and here I am.’”However, urbanization and habitat loss have broken this learning chain, causing local song “dialects” to disappear. Driven by this problem, researchers took on a pioneering task: bringing back a song that had disappeared from the wild—known only from a musical record made in the 1960s—to a population of chingolos. Using physics-based modeling of the bird's vocal tract（声道）, the team first created an accurate artificial version of the lost song. They then engineered this model into a physical device designed to broadcast the forgotten melody—a “robotic tutor.” This artificial song was introduced to the chingolos in the park during their critical learning period from October to February. The sessions took place during peak singing hours and were limited to a maximum of eight hours. There were random pauses（停顿）in between so that the birds interpreted the playback from the three devices placed in the area as a real exchange, as if these devices were responding to each other. This stimulated the birds’ vocal responses. The results were impressive. Young chingolos learned and adopted the song, though they added their own population’s “accent” to the final trill（颤音）, which showed that their singing is shaped by learned behaviors and inborn characteristics. “This is about preserving not just genetic, but cultural biodiversity,” says another researcher. The team is now developing AI systems to automatically identify individual bird songs and planning to study cultural spread in bird populations to ensure that bird culture is not lost again. 28. Why did the researchers teach the birds the song? A. To save an endangered species. B. To study the birds’ brain structure. C. To develop new robotic devices. D. To preserve the birds’ cultural heritage. 29. What is a role of chingolos’ song? A. It keeps hunters away from them. B. It helps them adapt to urban growth. C. It functions as their social identity. D. It makes them remember their habitat. 30. What is the purpose of the random pauses? A. To protect the birds’ vocal tract. B. To test the birds’ reaction speed. C. To push the birds to catch the beat. D. To trick the birds into interaction. 31. What can we learn from chingolos’ learning results? A. The song has spread to other bird species. B. Their singing shows special vocal features. C. Their response to the song needs improving. D. The effectiveness depends on their population. 2026年3月河北省石家庄市2026届高三质量检测（一）英语-阅读C篇 Researchers have developed a robotic hand that can not only move about on its fingertips, but it can also bend its fingers backward, connect and disconnect from a robotic arm and pick up and carry one or more objects at a time, researchers report January 20 in Nature Communications. “It’s been a dream to design a new hand which departs from human-like hands,” says Aude Billard, a researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. “It allows people to think out of the box, to rethink what it is to have a hand or finger.” Billard and her coworkers used a genetic algorithm（算法）, which simulated（模拟）how different combinations of robot features would work together. That allowed the team to gradually improve the design and come up with several blueprints for hand-shaped bots that could walk, grasp and carry objects. When attached to the mechanical arm, the robotic hand could pick up objects like a human hand. But the robot is more flexible. The fingers bend backward just as easily as forward, allowing the robot to hold objects against both sides of its hand at the same time. It can even open a bottle while holding it in place. When the robot was separated from the arm, it was most stable walking on four or five fingers and using one or two fingers for grabbing and carrying things, the team found. The hand disconnected from the robotic arm could use its fingers as legs to move, pick up things and carry them back to the arm. The robot could one day aid in industrial inspections of pipes and equipment too small for a human or larger robot to access, says Gao Xiao, a roboticist now at Wuhan University in China. It might even work as a prosthetic（假体的）hand though further research is needed to understand how human brains would control and respond to body parts that don’t match human physical structure, says Billard. 28. What can we learn about the robotic hand from Billard in paragraph 2? A. It looks exactly like a human hand. B. It breaks free from human hand limits. C. It is designed to carry heavy objects. D. It changes how people use their hands. 29. What is a feature of the robot hand according to paragraph 4? A. It’s controlled by human brains. B. It’s good at fine motor skills. C. It can grasp things from both sides. D. It walks steadily on two fingers. 30. What is Billard’s attitude toward the robot hand as a prosthetic hand? A. Optimistic but cautious. B. Skeptical and critical. C. Hopeful but worried. D. Curious and eager. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. A Self-learning Robotic Invention B. Robotic Fingers with Human-like Flexibility C. A Multi-purpose Tool for Industrial Production D. A Robot Hand Bending the Rules of Hand Design 2026年3月河北省唐山市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 More than 50 years ago, Jane Goodall stunned the scientific community by reporting that chimpanzees（黑猩猩）in Tanzania were using tools to extract insects out of their nests. This observation was groundbreaking, as scientists believed tool-making was a uniquely human characteristic. Louis Leakey, Goodall’s advisor, famously responded: “Now we must redefine ‘tool’, redefine ‘man’, or accept chimpanzees as humans.” Today, overwhelming evidence shows that many species learn from one another, developing cultural behaviors that can be passed down across generations. A recent special issue of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Sociely B presents studies ranging from whales to wallabies, demonstrating that socially learned behavior is widespread throughout the animal kingdom. For many species, such learned behavior is not simply interesting but essential. It allows animals to share survival skills, such as where to find food or how to avoid danger. These findings are already influencing conservation practices, from reintroductions to managing conflicts between humans and wildlife over habitat use. This focus on learning has also led to the growing idea of “longevity（长寿）conservation.” Studies suggest that some long-Lived animals, including whales and giant tortoises, act as keepers of ecological knowledge. Their long lives allow them to remember migration routes, feeding areas, and responses to environmental change. At the same time, scientists are studying how these animals maintain their health over decades or even centuries, discovering biological strategies that help resist diseases and repair cells. These discoveries raise difficult questions about how humans define cultural heritage. If birds and whales have traditions such as songs or hunting methods, should the loss of these behaviors be treated as seriously as the loss of historical buildings? Understanding animal culture also casts doubt on proposals such as “de-extinction,” which aims lo bring extinct species back to life. As a conservation strategy, this is fundamentally unworkable. Without older individuals to pass on knowledge, recreated animals would lack the skills needed to survive. The more we learn about other species’ cultures, the harder it is to deny that we are surrounded by a planet full of “others”. Truly absorbing this knowledge might just encourage the major shift we need as protectors of this rich bio-cultural diversity. 28. Why was Goodall’s discovery considered shocking at the time? A. She challenged her advisor. B. Louis commented on it publicly. C. Chimpanzees were rarely studied. D. Only humans were believed to use tools. 29. What can be inferred about animals’ learned behavior? A. It is affected by genes. B. It expands their habitats. C. It is critical for their survival. D. It settles human-wildlife conflicts. 30. What role do older animals play according to longevity conservation? A. Protectors of habitats. B. Defenders against diseases. C. Designers of migration routes. D. Carriers of ecological wisdom. 31. What is the main purpose of the article? A. To honor Jane Goodall’s work. B. To urge a rethink of animals’ cultures. C. To compare animal cultural behaviors. D. To propose new species revival technologies. 2026年3月湖北省武汉市2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇 Have you ever obeyed the suggestions of a digital writing assistant to replace a word or restructure a sentence? Before the appearance of digital tools, you’d probably have turned to a dictionary for the same assistance. Dictionaries enable us to write not with fail-safe convenience but with originality and a point of view. While AI assistants produce phrases and statements so writers don’t have to think them up, dictionaries provide us with the knowledge to use language ourselves in expressive and potentially infinite（无穷的）ways. They place choice and authority literally in human hands, forcing us to discover how we want to explain ourselves and our ideas to the world. The abundance of digital writing assistants gives greater urgency to debates about what a dictionary should be. In 1946, George Orwell described good writing as “picking out words for the sake of their meaning,” a practice that dictionaries facilitate while digital writing programs stifle. Writers consulting a dictionary make a choice, while writers guided by an app have their choices made for them. The digital-native approach delivers hands-off, derivative（衍生的）communication. The other requires leafing through pages without knowing exactly where you’ll end up. Without dictionaries to provide us with a guide to English’s potential, writing that way is nearly impossible. Our ability to express ourselves is critical—it helps us define who we are. Dictionaries aid us in achieving this: They categorize our unique ways of thinking through language. I’m a Canadian;my feeling of pride in my native land is enhanced by small verbal Canadianisms like “eaves trough” or “serviette”, which are well-documented in dictionaries but rarely used by AI chatbots, for the most part. As digital writing extends deeper into our lives and minds, we need dictionaries more than ever. Abandoning dictionaries and embracing mechanized writing would weaken our capacity for collective identity quite as much as the ability to express ourselves. 28. What might be a distinct feature of dictionaries according to the author? A. They promise fail-safe phrases. B. They possess academic authority. C. They facilitate creative writing. D. They provide ready-made expressions. 29. What does the underlined word “stifle” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Favor. B. Revise. C. Observe. D. Discourage. 30. Why does the author mention “eaves trough” and “serviette” in paragraph 4? A. To show how AI aids us in expressing. B. To indicate the weakness of dictionaries. C. To celebrate the diversity of Canadian English. D. To illustrate how language use affects identity. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Why Keep Your Dictionary? B. How to Deal with Digital Writing? C. Who Uses Writing Assistants? D. What to Expect from Dictionaries? 2026年3月湖南省九校联盟2026届高三第二次联考英语-阅读C篇 Even after eating a large meal, most people can still find room for sweets. Now, research in mice shows that the nerve cells behind feeling full also contribute to strong desire for sugar. In other words, there seems to be a neurological（神经学的）basis for our love of dessert. Previous studies identified that naturally occurring opioids（阿片类物质）in the brain play a crucial role in sugar desire. The main producers of these opioids are nerve cells located in a brain region that adjusts appetite, metabolism and hormones. Known as pro-opiomelanocortin（POMC, 前阿片黑素细胞皮质激素）nerve cells, they also control feelings of satiety after eating. To explore whether the cells also drive thirst for sugar, Henning Fenselau at the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research in Germany and his colleagues tracked the opioid signals the POMC cells send in the brain. The researchers monitored the activity of nerve cells in these regions as mice ate their usual food. When the animals seemed to be full, the team gave them a dessert of sugary chow. The results showed that, on average, the activity between the POMC nerve cells and the PVT（丘脑室旁核）roughly multiplied during dessert consumption, and even rose sharply before the mice started eating the sweets, proving this nerve pathway directly fuels sugar desire. When the team blocked signals from POMC nerve cells to the PVT, the mice consumed 40 per cent less dessert. “The cell types, which are extremely well known for making people feel full, also release signals that cause the appetite for sugar, and they do so particularly in the state of being full,” says Fenselau. “This would explain why animals—humans—over-consume sugar when they’re actually full.” 28. What does the underlined word “satiety” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Desire. B. Fullness. C. Appetite. D. Delight. 29. Which of the following is the finding of the mice experiment? A. The mice had more appetite for sugar than usual food. B. The mice had less dessert consumption in their daily diet. C. The mice had more responses in POMC than in PVT areas. D. The mice had less sugar desire as brain signals were interrupted. 30. What can be inferred from Fenselau’s words? A. The feeling of being full generates sugar desire. B. Humans consume more sugar than animals. C. Sugar desire has nothing to do with appetite. D. Nerve cells make it easy for people to feel full. 31. What can we learn from the text? A. Potential risks of sugar over-consumption for mice. B. Differences of animal-human neurological responses. C. Explanation of brain mechanism of sugar desire. D. Different views on sugar desire after meals in mice. 2026年3月湖南省长郡二十校联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 From an airplane, cars moving slowly on the highway closely resemble a line of ants. Unlike these human-driven vehicles, however, ants are able to avoid the frustrating stop-and- go traffic that bothers daily commutes（通勤）. Researchers have therefore turned. their attention to studying the ants’ teamwork-based behaviors, hoping to apply these insights to programming self-driving cars that can prevent traffic jams. As the number of cars on highways keeps growing, the stability of traffic flow gradually decreases. Studies show that when the density（密度）reaches 15 vehicles per mile per lane（车道）, a single driver’s sudden brake tap can give rise to long-lasting and widespread traffic jams. Scientist Katsuhiro Nishinari, a mathematical physicist studying traffic transitions, compares this phenomenon to a phase transition, such as water turning into ice. Even small individual actions in such situations can quickly develop into major traffic issues. Katsuhiro Nishinari’s previous research has already shown that food-seeking ants can maintain smooth movement even when their population density is very high. A recent follow- up study has uncovered they usually travel in groups of 3 to 20 individuals, moving at steady speeds with proper gaps between each other and never attempting to overtake. Their behavior depends on mutual collaboration rather than individual preferences. This collective intelligence offers a lesson for human drivers today. One key takeaway is to avoid tailgating. Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead helps absorb the shock waves caused by sudden braking in dense traffic—a simple practice that prioritizes the smooth flow of the whole over individual hurry. Of course, ants have the natural advantage of creating flexible paths, while cars are bound to fixed lanes. But the principle of maintaining proper spacing remains crucial for safety and efficiency on our roads. Looking ahead, the real transformation may come from technology. As Katsuhiro Nishinari points out, “Unlike human drivers who often act independently, future self-driving cars could be designed to share real-time data and function as an integrated system.” Inspired by ants, these vehicles can upgrade traffic flow as a cooperative system, potentially requiring updates to existing regulations to fully realize their benefits. 28. What can cause widespread highway traffic jams directly? A. A total of 15 cars per mile. B. Ant behaviors affecting driving. C. Reduced stability of traffic flow. D. A sudden brake at a certain density. 29. What is the purpose of mentioning the recent follow-up study in paragraph 3? A. To compare ants with human drivers. B. To criticize current traffic regulations. C. To explain the math behind traffic jams. D. To detail how ants achieve smooth movement. 30. What does the underlined word “tailgating” probably mean in paragraph 4? A. Keeping a proper distance. B. Following strict traffic rules. C. Driving too close to the front. D. Seeking efficient lane position. 31. What is Katsuhiro Nishinari’s suggestion for ant-inspired self-driving cars? A. Collect personal travel data. B. Adopt a collaborative approach. C. Redesign traffic rules constantly. D. Rely on active human intervention. 2026年3月江苏省七校2026届高三调研考试英语-阅读C篇 Imagine a future where the most powerful computers aren’t made of silicon chips, but are grown from living cells. This is the ambitious goal of synthetic（合成）biology, and a team from MIT has just taken a groundbreaking step. They have successfully engineered common baker’s yeast（酵母）cells to perform basic computational operations, effectively turning them into tiny, self-reproducing biological computers. Traditional computers process information using a binary（二进制）code of Os and 1s, represented by electrical currents. The MIT team’s system, however, works differently. They redesigned the yeast’s genetic circuits so that specific combinations of chemicals act as “input” signals. When the yeast cell detects these chemical clues, it triggers a chain of internal gene expression, ultimately leading to a visible “output”—for example, the cell giving off a green light under a microscope to signal a “YES” answer, or remaining dull for a “NO”. This achievement, published in Science, is revolutionary for several reasons. First, these biological computers are incredibly energy-efficient, running on the same sugar nutrients the yeast uses to grow. Second, they are self-assembling and self-repairing, properties no silicon-based machine possesses. Most importantly, they can operate in complex, liquid environments inside the body or in ecosystems, where traditional electronics fail. The immediate application lies in smart diagnostics（诊断）. Imagine taking in a capsule containing these engineered yeast cells. They could travel through your body, detect specific disease markers, and produce a clear visual signal in your waste, offering a cheap and safe diagnostic tool. In the longer term, such “wetware” computers could monitor environmental pollution or even direct the behavior of future living machines. Of course, significant challenges remain. The “calculation” speed of cells is currently far slower than that of electronic computers, and designing reliable, complex genetic circuits is immensely difficult. Yet, this research lights the path to a future where computation is smoothly woven into the fabric of life itself. 28. How does the biological computer indicate its output? A. By giving off an observable signal. B. By detecting specific chemical clues. C. By activating gene expression chains. D. By using a combination of chemicals. 29. What powers the biological computer? A. Sugar nutrients that support yeast growth. B. A capsule containing engineered yeast cells. C. The process of assembling and repairing itself. D. Electrical energy generated by genetic circuits. 30. What might challenge the development of biological computers? A. Finding a more energetic organism. B. Overcoming major ethical concerns. C. Improving genetic engineering design. D. Developing faster electronic computers. 31. Which of the following is the best title for this article? A. A Brighter Future: How Yeast Will Diagnose Disease B. Encode Information: The Making of a Bio-Supercomputer C. The End of Silicon: Why Living Computers Are Taking Over D. Compute Differently: Engineering Cells to Process Information 2026年3月江苏省苏北七市2026届高三调研测试（二）英语-阅读C篇 Fancy letting a machine mediate（调解）your argument? It could be the latest application for AI. Scientists at Google’s DeepMind project designed what they call the Habermas Machine, a large language AI named after German philosopher Jürgen Habermas. The system works by taking written views of individuals within a group and using them to generate a set of group statements designed to be acceptable to all. Group members can then rate these statements. The most popular statement is then returned to participants to assess. Next, the AI mediation system generates revised statements, which participants again rate. The system then selects the winning statement. The team used the system in a series of experiments involving a total of more than 5,000 participants who responded to various topics. The researchers found the initial group statement from the Habermas Machine was preferred by participants 56% of the time over a group statement produced by human mediators. Part of the model’s success, researchers say, lies in its determination to give special weight to dissenting opinion. It was not the case that participants always switched opinion to support the majority view. Rather than siding with the majority, it allowed minority voices to feel heard. The AI mediation system“offers a new approach to collective deliberation（审议）that avoids some of the limitations of in-person deliberation, including its cost, limited scale, the potential for mediator bias.” the researchers conclude. However, the AI mediation process may lack some of the benefits of in-person discussion, they write, such as “nonverbal clues and the opportunity to build interpersonal relationships with other discussants.” Machine seldom offers participants the chance to explain their feelings. In addition, the researchers note that the AI mediation system could generate an ill-informed output if asked to synthesize（合成）human opinions that are based on limited or biased information. Thus, the researchers conclude that if their system is used in the real world, it should be “embedded in a larger deliberative process, including careful selection of participants to ensure that a balanced and diverse community is represented in the debate.” 28. What is Habermas Machine aimed at? A. Simplifying rating system. B. Facilitating greater agreement. C. Managing interpersonal conflict. D. Honouring the German philosopher. 29. What does the underlined word “dissenting” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Informed. B. Novel. C. Differing. D. Decisive. 30. What may be the disadvantage of the AI-mediated discussions? A. They lack shared collective wisdom. B. They raise participants’ opportunity cost. C. They fail to tap into participants’ potential. D. They rarely promote empathy among participants. 31. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. Risks of AI mediation. B. Future AI developments. C. Tips on AI mediation use. D. Ethical concerns about AI. 2026年3月江苏省苏锡常镇四市高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Could you imagine being able to “feel” the images on your screen? UCSB researchers have made this sci-fi-like idea a reality. They’ve developed a display where pixels（像素）physically rise off the surface when activated by laser light（激光）. Even our most advanced screens today have a limitation: they’re flat. We never quite feel what we see. In 2021, UCSB professor Yon Visell investigated this very question: could light be made to create a sensation that could be felt through touch? He saw a breakthrough in late 2022. A single pixel rose upward under a flash of laser light, sending a pulse（脉冲）that was very much noticeable to Professor Visell’s fingertips. At the heart of this invention are tiny pixels, which are tiny cells built with a thin film stretched above a small air cavity（腔）. When a quick pulse of laser light hits a pixel, the film heats up, causing the trapped air to expand, making the surface swell upward in just 2 to 100 milliseconds, by about a millimeter (0.04 inch). As a sighted person, it does initially feel like something new and unusual. But the more I think about it, the more it feels like it could have the most significant benefit to people who explore the world through touch. This begins to look like a sort of “animated Braille（动画盲文）” and tells a story in real-time. It could make digital learning faster and richer for blind users. Touch and sight have always lived in separate digital worlds. We input with touch, and consume outputs with sight. With this new invention, this separation may just be narrowing. As the UCSB researchers put it, someday soon, anything you see, you may also feel. 28. What makes the new display different from the screens today? A. It sends out laser light. B. Its pixels can expand upward. C. It rises off fingertips. D. Its pulses are unnoticeable. 29. Which aspect of the invention is talked about in paragraph 4? A. Its working principle. B. Its daily application. C. Its obvious advantages. D. Its potential challenges. 30. Who will benefit most from the new display according to the author? A. UCSB researchers. B. Adventurous sighted people. C. The visually disabled. D. The digital enthusiasts. 31. What does the author imply about the invention in the last paragraph? A. It may help replace sight with touch. B. It may separate input from output. C. It may help feel what is usually seen. D. It may enlarge gaps between senses. 2026年3月山东省滨州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 A reforestation revolution is being led by the innovative use of autonomous drones, a practice that balances deep respect for nature with cutting-edge technology. These drones, which work with high precision, are particularly effective in restoring large areas of forests damaged by wildfires and heavy logging. Reports show they can plant trees up to ten times faster than traditional methods, greatly boosting sustainability. The core of this technology lies in the combination of AI and LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) remote sensing. The drones use LiDAR to scan damaged areas and measure the distance between the sensor and the ground. This system assesses key environmental factors such as soil composition, moisture levels and terrain contours, as well as potential risks like erosion and flooding. Then, onboard AI analyzes all these details carefully to precisely determine the best spots for planting native seeds. Each drone carries hundreds of biodegradable capsules. These capsules contain not only seeds but also nutrients and fungi, which help the roots thrive in harsh conditions. After identifying ideal areas, the drones fire the capsules into the soil, covering an area as large as a soccer field in less than an hour. The fungi in the capsules enrich the soil, attracting insects and animals that enable forests to thrive. This effect is also crucial for carbon sequestration, which is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to prevent it from warming the planet, and is an important part of the strategy against climate change. Initial trials in wildfire-hit Kumamoto have achieved remarkable success, with an 80% germination（萌芽）rate, much higher than the 30-50% of manual methods. This success has drawn international attention: the US and the UK have adopted similar AI-led drones for reforestation in hard-to-access areas, showing great global promotion potential. Despite the achievements, challenges remain. Scaling up the project requires huge investment and may face hurdles like airspace restrictions. Additionally, the technology needs to adapt to diverse ecosystems with varying soil and climate. However, these drones bring bright prospects for global sustainability, with potential applications in restoring biodiversity, rehabilitating coral reefs and reversing desertification, playing a positive role in global ecological protection. 28. What are the major advantages of the drone reforestation? A. High accuracy and great efficiency. B. Low expense and easy maintenance. C. Long service lifepan and consistent updates. D. All-weather adaptability and complete safety. 29. What is the main function of the fungi in the capsules? A. To protect the seeds from being damaged. B. To provide food for insects and animals. C. To enhance root growth and soil health. D. To help break the capsules into pieces. 30. How does the author present his ideas in paragraph 4? A. By analyzing reasons and stating results. B. By listing statistics and giving examples. C. By giving a definition and making a contrast. D. By making comparisons and quoting an expert. 31. What can be inferred about the technology according to the last paragraph? A. It holds great promise despite present barriers. B. It makes advances in large-scale application. C. It can easily adapt to diverse ecosystems. D. It removes restrictions to sustainability. 2026年3月山东省德州市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 You’ve followed all sleep experts’ advice—going to bed on time, avoiding afternoon coffee, and keeping your bedroom cool as you like, dark with no light on, and quiet as possible—yet you still toss and turn. Glancing at the silver light through the curtains, you wonder: Could the full moon be ruining your sleep? Figuring out the moon’s impact on human sleep is challenging, as emotions and expectations often cloud judgments. Many people romanticize full moons, especially special events like harvest or blue moons, while others anticipate restlessness under a full moon, which alone can disrupt sleep. Scientific studies suggest real physiological effects caused by the moon. In a 2013 study, Swiss researchers analyzed data from an experiment in which participants had no idea their sleep was being studied for lunar effects. Around the full moon, participants experienced a 30 percent drop in deep-sleep brain activity, took 5 minutes longer to fall asleep, and slept 20 minutes less overall. They also reported worse sleep quality and had lower levels of melatonin, the hormone（荷尔蒙）that your body releases naturally at night to calm your body down and prepare you for sleep. However, all these studies share one major limitation: they were conducted in sleep laboratories, where the subjects may be disturbed easily by the unfamiliar setting. To address this, University of Washington researchers tracked sleep in real-world environments: three Argentinian communities (urban suburbs, rural village with limited electricity, remote area with no electricity) and 464 Seattle university students. Across all groups, regardless of artificial light access, participants slept less and took longer to fall asleep in the nights leading up to a full moon. The researchers think this may reflect an ancient adaptation: When the moon was brightest, our ancestors likely stayed up later to hunt, socialize, or work by natural light. The sleep changes were most obvious in low-electricity communities, where moonlight remained the main light source at night. Sleep experts note that while the full moon’s effect, up to one hour less sleep, is profound, artificial light from screens likely has an even greater impact on modern sleep. 28. What is the difficulty in studying the moon’s effect on sleep? A. People’s habits and hobbies. B. Health conditions and sleep space. C. Artificial light or noise in the room. D. People’s emotions and anticipations. 29. What did the 2013 Swiss study find about full moons? A. They caused 25 minutes less sleep on average. B. They affected people more in the real world. C. They had less impact on sleep than expected. D. They led to a reduced deep-sleep brain activity. 30. Why did University of Washington researchers adjust study surroundings? A. To compare sleep patterns by age group. B. To analyze the influence of artificial light on sleep. C. To avoid the impact of strange settings on subjects. D. To test whether urban lifestyle cancels lunar effects. 31. Which would be the best title for this passage? A. The End of Moonlight Folktales B. City Lights’ effects on Human Sleep C. Moonlight’s battle with artificial light D. The Moon’s Silent Theft of Our Sleep 2026年3月山东省东营市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Recently, I was listening to Paul Simon’s 1983 album Hearts and Bones again and was struck by a question: what did it-a weary, bittersweet reflection on a broken relationship一mean to my younger self? As a teenager with little romantic experience, I believe I was drawn to the maturity sadness seemed to represent, which hints at a complex joy found within sadness. But why value sadness when happiness is so universally pursued? Nations measure well-being through happiness indexes（指数）, and philosophies prioritize increasing joy. Yet, in reality, we don’t seek constant happiness. Sometimes sadness has a cause; sometimes we want to be. Perhaps emotional variety is preferable to monotony. But there’s more to it—sadness holds a depth that happiness lacks. Sadness inspires great art in a way that grinningly eating ice cream cannot. Essayist Hartley Coleridge praised it as a more elegant state of mind than happiness. “Melancholy（悲伤）can scarce exist in an undegraded spirit—it cannot exist in a mere animal” is how he put it, suggesting it is more dignified than happiness. I suspect most people feel joy is, at root, a kind of idiot pleasure. Meloncholy is somehow more grown-up, more sincere, and more authentic. Just as what evolutionary scientists call “the handicap principle”, luxurious traits are useful, because they are so showily expensive, apparently inconveniencing the owner. They are a way of saying: I’m so strong. The peacock’s tail, for example, despite being a disadvantage attached, signals desirable genes. Sadness, according to this model, is a kind of obvious consumption. It takes more muscles to frown than smile, and maybe that’s the point. Darwin observed that sadness appears the same way across all cultures, implying a deep-rooted human. capacity. Happiness can be lovely, but the profound, elegant sadness unlocks aesthetic（美学）world that happiness can never reach. 28. Why did the author like Paul Simon’s 1983 album as a teenager? A. He thought sadness inspired art. B. He viewed sadness as happiness, C. He experienced broken relationships. D. He associated sadness with being mature. 29. What’s Hartley Coleridge’s view on melancholy? A. Unrelated to art. B. Rich in variety. C. Unique to humans. D. Deep-rooted in history. 30. Why does the author refer to the peacock’s tail? A. To stress frowning takes more muscles. B. To show luxurious traits are unnecessary. C. To prove sadness is apparently convenient. D. To explain sadness has evolutionary value. 31. What’s the best title of this passage? A. Why the long face? B. Which is deeper? C. What’s happiness? D. Where’s sadness? 2026年3月山东省菏泽市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Ethics（伦理）in Cybersecurity by Marquez, a former cybersecurity analyst for a global tech firm, is a timely exploration of the moral dilemmas that define modern digital life. The book is organized around six “ethical crossroads”, each illustrated with a detailed case study. One of the most striking chapters focuses on the 2025 “SecureData” case, where a major tech company discovered weakness in its popular messaging app—one that could expose users’ private conversations. The company faced a choice: tell users the problem immediately or fix it quietly over six months. Marquez walks readers through the arguments on both sides: the “duty to protect users” versus the “duty to avoid bad reputation”. She doesn’t offer a simple answer—instead, she teaches readers to weigh conflicting values, a skill she calls “ethical reasoning for the digital age”. Marquez also challenges common myths about cybersecurity ethics. She argues against the idea that “the end justifies the means” when it comes to fighting cybercrime, citing a 2024 case where a government accessed a criminal group’s servers to recover stolen data, but in doing so, accidentally obtained the private emails of 10,000 innocent people. “Security without ethics isn’t security—it’s just control,” she writes. This focus on balancing security and ethics makes the book stand out in a field often dominated by technical solutions. Marquez’s engaging style makes the book accessible. She, for instance, compares a company’s decision to hide a software problem to “a teacher knowing a classroom door is broken but not fixing it because he doesn’t want to stop class.” She also includes “Ethical Checklists” at the end of each chapter, which guide readers to apply the book’s lessons to their own lives, for example, should you report a friend who shares your password with others? Overall, Ethics in Cybersecurity is more than a book—it’s a tool for thinking critically about daily digital choices. As Marquez puts it: “In cyberspace, every click is a choice—and every choice has an ethical cost.” 28. What can be inferred from the 2025 “SecureData” case? A. Companies prioritize user privacy. B. User data is hard to protect. C. Cyber ethics involves tough choices. D. Messaging apps are easy to access. 29. Which of the following is Marques probably against according to paragraph 3? A. Download papers on the CNKI. B. Polish an article by DeepSeek App. C. Give a thump-up on a friend's Moments. D. Disclose a friend's address on the internet. 30. What is a feature of Ethics in Cybersecurity according to the text? A. It is packed with complex theories. B. It provides step-by-step instructions. C. It is intended for cyber professionals. D. It adopts a down-to-earth writing style. 31. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To publicize cybercrime prevention. B. To honor a talented technical expert. C. To introduce a book on Cybersecurity. D. To recommend an essay on digital life. 2026年3月山东省济宁市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Chaotan One, the world’s first commercial power generator that uses supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO₂), has begun operations in China. This achievement breaks a century-old tradition of using steam for power generation, marking a major. improvement in efficiency. The invention of the steam engine was a first step towards the Industrial Revolution that changed the world. Over the years, the engine’s efficiency was further improved through different designs and fuels; however, the medium for doing work remained the same—steam. Scientists seeking further improvements in power efficiency noticed that a significant portion of energy is wasted generating steam to drive turbines（涡轮机）. Water needs to be boiled first and needs to undergo a phase change to generate steam. Scientists have been looking for a better medium to replace steam. They found this in sCO₂. CO₂exists as a gas at room temperature and can be cooled to form dry ice by reducing pressure and lowering temperature: When temperature is raised to 31℃, and pressure is increased to 7.37 MPa, CO₂enters its supercritical state, where it exhibits properties of both a liquid and a gas. In applications such as moving a turbine, this is extremely useful since the gas-like state offers less resistance while the liquid-like state provides greater push power. The power generation process works like this: The CO₂ is first pressurized into a supercritical state. Then the sCO₂ passes through a heat exchanger, absorbing heat from an external heat source, and its temperature rises to 400—600℃ with a substantial increase in internal energy. After that, it enters a turbine and expands rapidly, driving it to move at a high speed and transforming thermal（热的）energy into mechanical energy, which is then further turned into electrical energy for output. The CO₂ remains in a supercritical state throughout the entire process, with no phase change loss. The success of the Chaotan One will likely start a new era in power generation, using CO₂ as a medium and bypassing the need to transform water into steam. 28. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 2? A. Highlight the value of steam. B. Applaud the past contributions. C. Outline the Industrial Revolution. D. State the background of a new discovery. 29. What is the biggest problem with steam power generation? A. Energy-intensive. B. Labor-demanding. C. Noise-producing. D. Money-consuming. 30. What plays a key role in the high efficiency of Chaotan One? A. The durability of turbines. B. The quick commercialization of generators. C. The easy availability of CO₂. D. The continuity of CO₂’s supercritical state. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. Unpredictable Changes of CO₂ B. Polarized Views on Chaotan One C. A Pioneering sCO₂ Power Generator D. A Breakthrough in Steam Engine 2026年3月山东省青岛市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Nature words like river, moss and blossom have appeared less frequently in books over the past years. This decline, according to a study by professor Miles Richardson from the University of Derby, mirrors a broader change he has traced through 220 years of records on urbanisation, the loss of wildlife in neighbourhoods, and parents no longer passing on engagement with nature to their children. The computer modelling in the study also predicts an “extinction of experience”, with future generations continuing to lose an awareness of nature because it is not present in increasingly built-up neighbourhoods, while parents no longer pass on an “orientation”（倾向）towards the natural world. This is consistent with findings from other studies, which identify adult nature connectedness as the strongest predictor of whether a child will become close to nature. Richardson said that when he tested policy and urban environmental changes in the model he was surprised at the scale of the changes required to restore the connection to nature. Increasing biodiverse green spaces in a city by 30% might look like significant positive progress for wildlife and people but Richardson said his study suggests a city might need to be 10 times greener to turn around declines in nature connection. Efforts to simply encourage adults to engage with nature are often insufficient for lasting change. More effective are measures that build nature connection from an early age, such as forest schools for young children. Research indicates that government initiatives reshaping early education and urban design must be consistently applied over the next 25 years. Once established, this connection can become self-sustaining. Richardson said the scale of societal change required might not be as challenging as it appeared. A study on people in Sheffield found that they spent just 4 minutes and 36 seconds on average in natural spaces each day. “Increase that by ten, and people are spending 40 minutes outside every day—that may be enough,” he said. “The key is to make these gains last across generations,” he added. 28. What change has Richardson traced in his study? A. Nature words have disappeared from books. B. People have less direct contact with nature. C. Urbanisation has damaged wildlife habitats. D. Parents spend more time outdoors with kids. 29. What might cause future generations to have “extinction of experience” in the model? A. They are raised away from nature. B. They can’t adapt to changes in nature. C. High-rise buildings fill neighbourhoods. D. Schools offer few nature science lessons. 30. What is a most effective solution to the issue according to the text? A. Advancing long-term policies. B. Launching eco-friendly campaigns. C. Focusing on raising adults’ awareness. D. Enlarging green space in certain areas. 31. Richardson mentioned the study on people in Sheffield to show ________. A. nature contact varies from city to city B. people’s living habits are hard to change C. a new way to measure nature time is needed D. small efforts help improve contact with nature 2026年3月山东省淄博市2026届高三一模英语-阅读C篇 Berlin’s East Side Gallery attracts millions of visitors each year. Tourists crowd before vibrant murals（壁画）painted after the Cold War, but few pause to consider what lies beneath the paint: an original section of the Berlin Wall. The art has become the attraction; the history it covers has faded into background. This pattern extends far beyond Berlin. Across the globe, old buildings fall for new developments. The logic seems unarguable: cities must grow, economies must expand. But what disappears when we erase（清除）the physical traces of our past? Urban historian Dolores Hayden describes cities as “palimpsests”—manuscripts written upon repeatedly, earlier versions never fully erased. In her study of Los Angeles, she documented how redevelopment projects repeatedly tore down communities inhabited by Mexican-American and African-American families, replacing them with freeways and squares. The new structures served economic ambitions, but they also erased material evidence that these communities ever existed. “When the buildings disappear,” Hayden writes, “so does the tangible（有形的） proof that these people lived here, worked here, mattered here.” Some argue that memory can survive through photographs and documents. In fact, there is a difference between knowing about a place and experiencing it. A photograph of an old church conveys its appearance; walking through its doors conveys something else entirely—the height of the ceiling, the echo of footsteps, the weight of silence. These are not details; they are the substance of embodied memory. Research in environmental psychology suggests that physical spaces maintain collective identity. When communities lose familiar landmarks, they lose reference points that connect individuals to shared history. The result can be spatial disorientation—not merely not knowing where you are, but not knowing who you are in relation to those who came before. None of this argues against all development. Every generation inherits a city and passes one on. Some walls are meant to fall. Others are meant to stand—physical spaces ground memory in ways that images alone cannot, grounding us in a past that continues to shape who we are. 28. What is the function of paragraph 1? A. To present a phenomenon and introduce the topic. B. To contrast historical significance with modern appeal. C. To criticize the over-commercialization of historic sites. D. To explain why history is overlooked and underestimated. 29. What does the example of Los Angeles intend to illustrate? A. The cost of urban development. B. The role of economic ambitions. C. The preservation of tangible proof. D. The success of redevelopment projects. 30. What can be inferred about the communities losing landmarks? A. They cherish shared history. B. They face identity confusion. C. They maintain collective identity. D. They prioritize growth over memory. 31. What does the text convey? A. History outweighs art in value. B. Photos preserve memory inadequately. C. Cities face a growth-or-history choice. D. Physical spaces hold irreplaceable memory. 2026年3月四川省成都市2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 By age 2, most kids know how to play pretend. They turn their bedrooms into faraway castles and hold make-believe tea parties. The ability to make something out of nothing may seem uniquely human. Now, for the first time, an experiment hints that an ape（猿）living under human care can have an imagination. Kanzi is an ape who was raised in a lab and became a star at communicating with humans using graphic symbols. Scientists wondered whether Kanzi had the capacity to play pretend—that is, act like something is real while knowing it’s not. They adapted the playbook for studying young children to stage a juice party for Kanzi. They poured imaginary juice into two cups and then pretended to empty just one. They asked Kanzi which cup he wanted, and he pointed to the cup still containing pretend juice 68% of the time. To make sure Kanzi wasn’t confusing real with fake（假的）, they also ran a test with actual juice. “Kanzi chose the real juice over the pretend almost 80% of the time, which suggests that he really can tell the difference between real juice and imaginary juice,” said Amalia Bastos, a study co-author from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. But not all scientists are convinced that Kanzi is playing pretend as humans do. “There’s a difference between imagining juice being poured into a cup and maintaining the pretense that it’s real,” said Duke University comparative psychologist Michael Tomasello. “To be convinced of that, I would need to see Kanzi actually pretend to pour water into a container himself,” Tomasello wrote in an email. Many great ape species in the wild are critically endangered, and it’ll take more research to understand what their minds are capable of. “Kanzi opened this path for a lot of future studies,” Bastos said. 28. W hat was Kanzi asked to do in the first test? A. To read a playbook. B. To choose a certain cup. C. To pour imaginary juice. D. To identify graphic symbols. 29. Why did scientists experiment with real juice on Kanzi? A. To prove Kanzi has emotions. B. To explore Kanzi’ preference for juice. C. To confirm Kanzi can tell real from fake. D. To train Kanzi’s ability to make choices. 30. W hat does Michael Tomasello probably agree with? A. Imagination equals pretense. B. Kanzi represents ape intelligence. C. Kanzi may not have an imagination. D. This experiment benefits future studies. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Kanzi: A Good Ape Pretender B. The Mystery of Ape Imagination Solved C. The Mind of a Human-Raised Ape Revealed D. A Pretend Juice Party: Ape Imagination Tested 2026年3月四川省成都七中2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 Years ago, as a young business reporter, I interviewed James Patterson, an advertising executive who ran a fast-food chain account, and yet dreamed of being a novelist instead. I remember thinking: Sure, you and everybody else. A decade or so later, however, I was surprised to see the adman on TV, holding up his new book. He has since published more than 100 New York Times best sellers and co-authored books with the likes of Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton. Mr. Patterson’s ability to see himself as a writer illustrates a concept known as “possible selves”. It describes how people envision their futures: what they may become, or want to become, or even fear becoming. The term, coined in 1986 by the social psychologists Hazel Markus and Paula Nurius, grew out of research on self-concept and self-perception. While self-concepts—“I am a kind person” or “I am a good parent”—are rooted in the present, the researchers found that people are also informed by ideas about what they might become and how they might change. These possible selves, both positive and negative, are closely related to motivation. A violin student who envisions life as a professional musician might be motivated to practice. A person whose feared possible self is an alcoholic may become a non-drinker. In a small study, when young adults were encouraged to envision themselves as either regular exercisers (hoped-for selves) or inactive (feared selves), both groups exercised more in the weeks afterward. And researchers have found that constructing positive possible selves can improve well-being and relieve symptoms of depression by holding out the potential for a better future. A possible self can take you beyond daydreams, which are often fleeting and not necessarily grounded in reality. It can take shape “if you build a bridge from your ‘now’ self to the possible self,” Dr. Markus said. But how do we construct that bridge? 28. Why is James Patterson mentioned in the first paragraph? A. To tell a story. B. To inspire the readers. C. To reveal the topic. D. To introduce the figure. 29. Which of the following is an example of one’s “possible selves”? A. I am a diligent student. B. I want to travel abroad. C. I could have become a dentist. D. I worry about being lonely. 30. What can be inferred from paragraph 4? A. Those who fear failure may end up being a loser. B. Knowing what can be achieved benefits mental health. C. A clear ambition guarantees one’s success in the future. D. A positive possible self is more motivating than a negative one. 31. What might be mentioned in the following paragraph? A. How to create more possibilities. B. How to realise one’s potential. C. How to build spiritual connections. D. How to cultivate self-awareness. 2026年3月四川省成都石室中学2026届高三二诊英语-阅读C篇 At a rehabilitation center in Beijing, a 76-year-old man who once relied on a caregiver can now walk independently with the help of a robotic exoskeleton that learns his movement patterns. Such technologies, once considered science fiction, are becoming more common as China responds to the needs of its fast-aging population. The eldercare robot industry is expanding quickly. Provinces such as Beijing and Jiangsu have released political plans encouraging the adoption of intelligent robots in institutions and households. China has also led the creation of an international technical standard for eldercare robots, setting requirements for design and safety. Moreover, with over 310million Chinese aged 60 or above, many seniors need support with mobility, daily activities, or emotional companionship. Robotics companies report increased inquiries as families search for reliable solutions for aging relatives. While eldercare robots are still in the early stages of development compared to industrial robots, some users are already beginning to enjoy the convenience these technologies provide. Nursing homes in tech-centered cities like Shenzhen integrate robots that play chess with residents, provide mobility support, and deliver AI-assisted therapy. Experts say eldercare robots still face multiple obstacles before they can be deployed on a large scale. On the consumer side, some seniors remain skeptical. “Robots are too cold and emotionless. I just can’t accept them,” said Qu Suling, a 66-year-old resident. “If a machine malfunctions, it could hurt me,” she added. Another major hurdle is access to real-world data needed to improve algorithms and the user experience. To improve algorithms and user experiences, companies need large volumes of real-world training data, according to Ji Junjie, an algorithm specialist. “We have limited opportunities to enter seniors’ homes or eldercare facilities,” Ji said. The high prices of many eldercare robots represent another significant barrier, as they are well beyond the reach of most households. Experts argue that breakthroughs in core technology, affordability, and data access are essential for eldercare robots to realize their potential. As China advances AI and robotics, these innovations may significantly support healthy aging and improve life for millions of older adults. 28. Which major factor contributes to the rapid development of eldercare robots in China? A. A decline in traditional medical services. B. Policy support and rising demand. C. Financial investment in eldercare centers. D. Joint efforts made by many provinces. 29. Which is NOT the barrier to the large-scale application of eldercare robots? A. Insufficient access to real-life usage. B. High prices which are unaffordable. C. Lack of promotion from high-tech firms. D. Distrust and hesitation from the elder. 30. What can be inferred about the future of eldercare robots? A. They will replace human caregivers in the short term. B. Their development will slow down as prices increase. C. They may be more popular with younger population. D. They can greatly improve the lives of older adults. 31. Which is a suitable title for the text? A. High-Technology is Used in Medical Care B. The Elder Weigh the Use of Eldercare Robots C. Robotics Eldercare Expands with Aging Population D. An Old Man Benefits from Eldercare Robot Industry 2026年3月浙江省杭州二中2026届高三月考英语-阅读C篇 Can music help you concentrate at work? Researchers from the University of Wales Institute in Cardiff conducted a new study, and it has some interesting results. The research examined the ability of 25 people, aged 18 to 30, to remember information while listening to various sounds. In one task they had to remember a list of eight consonant（辅音）letters, which were dictated to them. Participants in the study were tested under three different conditions: in a quiet environment, while listening to music they liked, and while listening to music they didn't like. The participants generally did better when they were working in silence. The background music seemed to make memorization and recall more difficult. However, scientists also found that listening to music before doing the tests seemed to help concentration. “Despite describing their self-selected music as more pleasant, their performance was poor, just as it was when they listened to music they disliked,” explained one of the researchers. So, even if you’re listening to music you like, it’ll still interfere with your work. This would appear to contradict the findings of scientists who have researched what is popularly known as the “Mozart Effect”. This concept was invented by French scientist Dr. Alfred A. Tomatitis in 1991. Tomatitis published a book, Why Mozart?, which described what he believed were the healing powers of listening to Mozart’s music. He also suggested that Mozart’s music could aid brain development. Later studies indicated it might enhance children’s spatial intelligence, leading to a widespread belief that classical music could boost a child’s IQ. The governor of the state of Georgia even once advocated allocating over $100,000 annually to supply classical CDs to every newborn in the state. Another study seemed to further contradict the idea that music could help with concentration. The researchers found that surveyed university students mostly preferred studying in silence. Those listening to music preferred instrumental songs, saying that lyrics are distracting. So, if you’re studying for an exam, turn off your music! 28. Under which condition did participants perform best in the University of Wales study? A. Prior exposure to music. B. Listening to disliked music. C. Working in silence. D. Listening to favorite music. 29. What is suggested about the “Mozart Effect”? A. It has led to some real-world practices. B. It has been proven to enhance adult intelligence. C. It mainly promotes the enjoyment of classical music. D. It originates from governmental educational policies. 30. What is paragraph 7 mainly about? A. Lyrics distract more than tunes. B. Instrumental music aids concentration. C. Students’ music tastes vary widely. D. Quiet is often preferred for study. 31. What can be inferred about background music? A. It best aids creative work. B. Its effects are inconsistent across studies. C. It improves performance in concentration tasks. D. It affects people differently based on preference. 2026年3月浙江省金丽衢十二校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 When you’re learning a new language, there are a lot of things to remember: spelling rules, grammar rules, punctuation rules... the list is endless. But there’s something that can help you: mnemonics [pronounced “nemonics”]. Mnemonics are techniques to help you remember things. There are a variety of them, including rhymes, spelling acronyms and sentence mnemonics. Rhymes are a great way to remember things. The sounds, unusual words and rhythm of them help you recall ideas. Do you know when Columbus sailed to America? There’s a rhyme to help you which goes like this, “In fourteen-hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Most people who’ve heard that never forget it! Spelling acronyms involve creating a sentence based on the letters of a target word. For example, the following sentence can help you with the spelling of the word “because”, “Big elephants can always understand small elephants”. Notice how the first letter of each word in the sentence spells out the word “because”. And if you can’t remember the spelling of the word “mnemonics”, use this one “Mike never eats meat or nuts in case he’s sick”! Sentence mnemonics are also useful. The following can help you with the difference between the words “principal” and “principle”, “A principal is your pal at school, and a principle is a belief or rule.” Or this one to help you remember the difference in spelling between“deserts” (such as the Sahara) and “desserts” (such as Tiramisu), “A dessert has two sugars so it’s sweeter, but a desert only has one.” [The two “sugars” mentioned in the sentence refer to the two s’s in the word “dessert”. ] You can learn grammar rules with sentence mnemonics too. For example, this one can help you with the position of adjectives, “Adjectives come before nouns just as ‘A’ comes before ‘N’.”And this one can help you learn about the use of apostrophes（撇号）, “Apostrophes show possession.” Mnemonics can help a lot with language learning. Why not try inventing a few of your own! 28. What are mnemonics in the passage? A. Professional tool books. B. Specific language model. C. Language learning strategies. D. Different language rules. 29. Why is the rhyme about Columbus mentioned in paragraph 3? A. To compare rhymes with other techniques. B. To show how rhymes make facts memorable. C. To prove that Columbus was a great explorer. D. To explain the importance of historical events. 30. Which of the following is an example of a sentence mnemonic? A. “In 1066, the Normans did fix” rhymes the year of the Norman Conquest. B. “George’s elderly old grandfather rode a pig home yesterday” helps spell “geography”. C. “My very educated mother just served us noodles” helps remember the order of planets. D. “A stationery store sells paper, while a stationary car doesn’t move” differentiates words. 31. Which of the following would the author probably agree with about inventing mnemonics? A. It requires special training. B. It does not take much time or effort. C. It is something readers can try themselves. D. Language teachers should use it in class. 2026年3月浙江省名校协作体2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 We live in a world where conversations about mental health are becoming more common. Yet, while sharing struggles often receives understanding, admitting to feeling steady can sometimes feel uncomfortable. Why does saying “I’m doing well” often come with a hint of guilt, as if being okay is somehow inappropriate when others are not? This phenomenon is linked to what psychologists call upward emotional comparison. In our interconnected society, we constantly measure our own emotional state against the visible suffering of others. As a result, expressions of personal stability can be misunderstood as indifference or privilege, making people hesitate to share their neutral or positive wellbeing. The language of crisis feels more familiar and authentic than the language of calm. However, feeling okay is not emotional ignorance. Research in positive psychology suggests that emotions like calmness and contentment are not merely personal benefits. They serve a critical social function. Positive emotions can broaden our perspective, enhance problem-solving abilities, and build psychological resources. This inner steadiness, far from being selfish, actually increases our capacity for empathy and compassion. It acts as an emotional bulwark, allowing individuals to navigate the waves of collective stress without being overwhelmed. Therefore, cultivating and acknowledging this “quiet okayness” is a form of emotional resilience. It involves several practices: answering honestly when genuinely well, valuing the stable middle ground between crisis and excitement, allowing oneself to feel gratitude without guilt, and sharing one’s calm through attentive presence. In challenging times, such steadiness becomes a quiet strength. By openly acknowledging our own periods of stability, we help normalize a full range of human emotions and create space for others to accept their own state without judgment. Ultimately, this honest sharing of wellbeing, one conversation at a time, contributes to building a more emotionally resilient community. 28. Why might people feel guilty saying “I’m doing well”? A. They feel they face a language crisis. B. They fear their luck won’t last long. C. They think sharing feelings is impolite. D. They worry it shows a lack of concern. 29. What does the underlined word “bulwark” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Measurement. B. Barrier. C. Support. D. Pressure. 30. Which of the following actions best illustrates “quiet okayness”? A. Sharing only anxieties to seek support. B. Encouraging others to feel constantly happy. C. Telling a friend you're well when you truly are. D. Saying “I’m fine” quickly even if feeling stressed. 31. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Quiet Strength of Feeling Okay B. Why We Should Only Share Our Struggles C. How Positive Psychology Builds Happiness D. The Problem of Upward Emotional Comparison 2026年3月浙江省宁波十校2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 Consumers rely on various ways to pay daily expenses. The problem is that they tend to spend more with cashless payment methods in comparison to cash. This striking cashless effect has recently been confirmed by researchers from the University of Adelaide. Led by PhD Student Lachlan Schomburgk, the research team analysed 71 published and unpublished studies from 17 countries, including data from more than 11,000 unique participants. They’ve found that cashless payments lead people to spend more on status-signalling goods like jewellery, while this effect is notably absent in acts of donation or tipping. “Through this meta-analysis, we identified key factors that make the cashless effect stronger or weaker, which individual studies could not find. By doing this, we uncovered new key understandings that had often been overlooked by other researchers in individual studies.” Schomburgk explains. The findings indicate that consumers should be mindful of how they pay for goods or services, as this helps them spend less, especially critical in the current cost-of-living crisis. To avoid overspending, they’re advised to carry cash instead of cards whenever possible as a self-control method. When using cash, they count and hand over notes and coins, making spending more noticeable. If nothing is physically handed over, it's easy to lose track of how much is spent. The study also provides useful insights for businesses and policymakers. “Businesses should know failing to accept the cashless revolution might unintentionally be jeopardising profit potential,” Schomburgk says. “And policymakers should communicate to individuals unfamiliar with cashless payments, such as people who don’t have bank accounts, about the possibility of cashless methods to lead to overspending.” Schomburgk stresses a need for urgent in-depth studies of new payment methods, as research on their specific impacts remains limited due to their novelty. Studying these methods is vital to keep pace with the evolving payment ecosystem and deepen understanding of modern consumers’ spending habits. 28. What has the study found about the cashless effect? A. It exists in acts of donation. B. It weakens with more cash use. C. It links to the living cost crisis. D. It works in specific consumption. 29. Why did the team adopt the meta-analysis? A. To solve the overspending problem. B. To compare cash and cashless payments. C. To confirm factors causing the effect. D. To break the limitations of single studies. 30. What does the underlined word “jeopardising” in Paragraph 5mean? A. Risking. B. Preserving. C. Shifting. D. Boosting. 31. What can be inferred about new payments according to Schomburgk? A. They need to be popularized. B. They are developing rapidly. C. They should be further studied. D. They will affect spending habits. 2026年3月浙江省强基联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 Every December, my house turns into the island of unwanted gifts. People are kind, but there are only so many candied nut tins, caramel popcorn towers, and sugar cookies one family can consume. Let us not forget my wedding-regift incident. We received a very expensive electric teakettle. We don’t drink tea, so we returned it to the store and got $75. Later, the store manager called, furious, accusing us of trading them a piece of junk. Someone had bought the kettle and discovered an obviously used cut-glass Easter basket inside. It turns out that person had regifted it to us. We paid the store back and were handed that ugly Easter basket. This made me wonder: Is regifting a form of rudeness? To find out, let’s explore both sides of the regifting debate. First of all, humans have been regifting since the dawn of time. Caveman A gives Caveman B a rock; Caveman B gives it to Caveman C. We call that anthropology（人类学）. Modern life demands efficiency. Why let something sit in a cabinet? Why not give that brand- new item to someone who will actually use it? It’s economical. It’s environmentally friendly. It’s basically the circle of life. And yet, regifting is a high-risk sport. It requires memory and strategy. Give the gift to the wrong person, and suddenly people are texting: “Didn’t I give this to you?” Regifting can go terribly wrong if you misjudge a person’s taste, so you should not regift within the same social ecosystem, while also carefully removing all the evidence (cards, receipts, etc. ). Ultimately, the key is to match the gift to the person—so never give spa products to someone who hates lotions（乳液）. My official ruling? Regifting is not rude. Thoughtlessness is rude. Waste is rude. But giving something new, unused and suited to someone else’s preferences is generosity in its most practical, planet-friendly form. So go ahead—regift joyfully, wisely and guilt-free. After all, someone out there really needs those candied nuts. 28. What does the underlined word “furious” in paragraph 2 mean? A. Confused. B. Frustrated. C. Annoyed. D. Surprised. 29. Why does the author mention “Caveman” in the text? A. To trace back the long history of regifting. B. To provide examples of human efficiency. C. To encourage the proper action of regifting. D. To explain the nature of ancient anthropology. 30. Which of the following might be a successful regifting? A. Sending a spa product to a colleague. B. Returning a costly gift to a local store. C. Sharing fresh candies with a neighbor. D. Giving a suitable scarf to a new friend. 31. What is a suitable title for the text? A. Does regifting make sense? B. Is regifting actually rude? C. What's the power of regifting? D. Why is regifting high-risk? 2026年3月浙江省新阵地教育联盟2026届高三联考英语-阅读C篇 Near the Dominican Republic’s coast, tiny lab-grown “coral babies” are attached to spider-like metal structures in underwater nurseries. This is the assisted coral fertilization program led by local marine protection group Fundemar, offering a glimmer of hope for the world’s declining coral reefs. The technology is critically important amid severe reef degradation. Seventy percent of the Dominican Republic’s coral reefs now have less than 5% coral cover. Climate change not only kills corals directly through warming oceans but also significantly reduces the natural reproduction chances of surviving individuals. “What was once normal in coral reefs is no longer possible for many species,” noted Andreina Valdez, a biologist at Fundemar. Assisted fertilization fills this gap by artificially facilitating gamete fusion（配子融合）. The implementation follows a precise process. Each year, a few days after the full moon at dusk, corals release millions of eggs and sperm. Fundemar’s team collects these gametes, performs artificial fertilization in the lab, and nurtures the larvae（幼体）until they are robust enough for transplantation to reefs. Though only 1% of the 2.5 million embryos cultivated annually survive in the wild, this rate still outperforms natural reproduction on degraded reefs. It holds distinct advantages over the non-sexual reproduction used in the past. Non-sexual reproduction involves transplanting fragments of healthy corals, which is faster but produces genetically identical clones vulnerable to mass disease outbreaks. In contrast, assisted sexual reproduction creates genetically diverse individuals, significantly lowering the risk of widespread die-offs. Originating in Australia, the technology has now expanded across the Caribbean, with projects in Mexico, Curacao, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica. However, a fundamental challenge remains: climate change. UNESCO data shows oceans are warming twice as fast as 20 years ago, increasing coral bleaching risks. Expert Mark Eakin stated, “You can’t conserve something if you don’t have it. So these programs are helping to expand the population that’s out there.” Yet he urgently warns, “Without tackling the 800-pound gorilla of climate change, much restoration work could be wiped out.” But, for Fundemar, current efforts matter, “We are investing immense effort to protect what we love, and we trust many around the world are doing the same.” 28. What is the purpose of the first paragraph? A. To explain the reason of coral decline. B. To advocate for coral protection. C. To present a coral conservation project. D. To highlight coral’s economic value. 29. What does the underlined phrase “this gap” in paragraph 3 refer to? A. The challenge of climate change. B. The lack of funding for marine research. C. The absence of underwater nurseries D. The failure of natural coral reproduction. 30. What is the primary advantage of assisted fertilization? A. Faster growth. B. Wide-spread application. C. Genetic diversity. D. Lower disease-resistance. 31. What is Mark Eakin’s attitude toward assisted fertilization? A. Entirely supportive. B. Clearly indifferent. C. Strongly opposed. D. Cautiously hopeful. 2026年3月重庆市巴蜀中学2026届高三月考（七）英语-阅读C篇 Chatbots offer a personal shopper for all. They can listen to what a user wants, produce a shortlist of products and help with comparisons. Increasingly, consumers can even make purchases directly through a chatbot. AI firms are betting that their technology will disrupt shopping just as e-commerce did in the internet age. OpenAI has struck deals with Shopify and Etsy, an online marketplace for artisanal wares（手工制品）, to allow merchants to sell their products through its chatbot in return for a fee. Google is also eyeing the market for so-called agentic commerce. Retailers（零售商）, however, are not sitting back. Many e-commerce websites are indignant at the idea of an AI agent getting between them and their customers. Amazon, the world's biggest online mall, is eager to keep shoppers coming to its website. It has blocked OpenAI from collecting information. Meanwhile, some retailers, including Walmart, have developed shopping assistants of their own. Research suggests that Americans prefer such bots over third-party ones like ChatGPT when shopping. Julie Bornstein, founder of Daydream, an AI fashion-shopping tool, notes that chatbots are more helpful when searching for some goods than others. They excel when products have clear, comparable specifications—like vacuum cleaners, for which retailers list weight and power. But in deeply personal areas, such as fashion, most struggle. How enthusiastically consumers turn to AI for shopping may also depend on how much chatbot-makers embrace ads to make money. Google has reportedly told marketers that it will integrate ads into its Gemini chatbot next year. That could weaken the perceived objectivity of these tools, and thus turn off shoppers. As AI upends online shopping, physical stores gain renewed importance. With browsing shifting away from retailers’ and brands’ own websites, shops with striking displays and charming assistants will offer another way for companies to shape how they are perceived. Plenty of shoppers say that they value human interactions when shopping. They still want to touch and feel certain types of products, such as clothes. And at this time of year, heading to the high street offers a chance to soak up some festive cheer. 28. What does the underlined word “indignant” in paragraph 3 probably mean? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Angry. D. Confused. 29. What is a likely downside of putting ads into chatbots? A. Chatbots may become less profitable. B. Recommendations may become biased. C. Retailers may be forced to cut their prices. D. Shoppers may stop visiting physical stores. 30. What is highlighted in the last paragraph? A. The value of offline shopping. B. The disappearance of high streets. C. The popularity of AI-run physical stores. D. The necessity of maintaining brand image. 31. What’s the text mainly about? A. How AI is reshaping shopping. B. Why physical stores regain popularity. C. How retailers are reacting to AI agents. D. Why chatbots work better for some goods. 2026年3月重庆市南开中学2026届高三质检（六）英语-阅读C篇 Standing in Nevada’s dry landscape, Project Red uses new methods to capture geothermal（地热）energy. Unlike old plants that need natural hot water storage areas near volcanoes, this facility uses Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) to get heat from solid rock. Workers start by drilling two wells over 8, 000 feet deep into rock hot enough to roast a turkey. Through the first well, high-pressure water is pumped down, breaking the rock to create paths. A key procedure involves drilling another 3,250-foot horizontal well to expand the area of hot rock that the system contacts—a technique used in oil and gas industry in order to maximize yield. Water moves through these man-made cracks for 24-48 hours, gathering heat until temperatures exceed 380°F. As heated water rises through the second well, pressure changes near the surface turn about 20% into steam. This steam powers machines connected to generators, creating clean electricity. Then the steam cools and condenses（凝结） back into hot water, which is used to heat a different kind of liquid with a much lower boiling point, such as butane, to drive a second generator before it is transported back to the system. This progress eliminates geothermal’s old obstacle of needing volcanic zones. Traditional plants simply collect steam from natural hot springs, while EGS establishes water storage in unreachable ground. Another feature of the system is that they can be made more profitable by taking advantage of energy price shifts. Operators could plug the exit wells, causing water to accumulate inside the system, building up pressure and heat. Then the energy could be extracted during times when it is most valuable—such as during cloudy or windless periods when solar or wind aren’t working. Some oil and gas companies, recognizing that the energy landscape is changing, are increasingly interested in building geothermal systems. There’s even a growing push to use direct geothermal heat to warm buildings, either through shallow heat pumps for residential buildings or integrated systems designed for entire districts—as Paris and Munich already do. 28. What is the main purpose of creating the second well? A. To speed up rock breaking. B. To improve the efficiency of heat transfer. C. To reduce drilling difficulty. D. To regulate the pressure inside the wells. 29. What does the underlined word “it” refer to in paragraph 2? A. Butane. B. Electricity. C. Water. D. Steam. 30. What can we infer from paragraph 3? A. EGS depends on specific ground types. B. Traditional plants will be replaced by EGS. C. Geothermal energy is a stable power source. D. EGS is more advanced than solar and wind. 31. What key development is mentioned in the last paragraph? A. Geothermal energy changing the landscape. B. Traditional energy losing competitiveness. C. Energy companies abandoning fossil fuel. D. Geothermal energy expanding applications. 第 2 页 共 32 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $