2026时文阅读 9.21 任务单-2027届高考英语一轮复习专项

2026时文阅读 9.21 Day 1 Scientific studies reveal that it's still worthwhile to learn languages AI时代，还要学外语吗？ 词数  370  阅读时间  5分钟 AI tools from OpenAI, Google and many other companies now offer almost instant translation across dozens of languages, and they keep improving. This raises an important question. Is it still worth spending years learning another language? The argument against language learning may seem convincing, as humans have always developed tools to help them perform mental tasks: Writing reduced the demands on memory, while calculators made it less necessary to do math in our heads. However, there is a major difference between using a tool to strengthen your abilities and using it to avoid developing them altogether. Effort plays a central role in how we learn. Some challenges may not seem helpful at first, but they can lead to stronger long-term memory and deeper understanding. Scientists call these challenges "desirable difficulties". Struggling with grammar, searching for the right word and trying to express your ideas in another language all fall into this category. These activities engage brain networks involved in memory, attention and mental flexibility, helping you build knowledge more deeply. Using multiple languages may also help the brain maintain certain abilities as we age. The brain must manage competition between languages, monitor the situation and adapt quickly. These are no small tasks, and simply depending on translation tools might not provide the same mental exercise. Our recent study looks at these benefits in greater detail. While previous research has often presented a general "bilingual advantage", we found that the effects of language learning may be more specific. We studied 94 adults aged 18 to 83, including 24 monolinguals and 70 multilinguals. To compare how they processed visuospatial information, meaning what they saw or mentally mapped in space, with how they processed sounds, we asked them to complete tasks such as remembering sounds and focusing on visual patterns. The participants achieved similar scores on most tasks. However, those who spoke more languages, especially the older participants, performed much better on tests of visuospatial working memory. This suggests that being multilingual does not strengthen every aspect of cognition equally, but may help preserve specific functions. Moreover, translation is not the same as participation. Learning a language involves understanding how people think, what they value and how history shapes meaning. This kind of cultural understanding develops through genuine interaction, for which we can't fully rely on AI systems that translate on demand. 词汇积累 1. desirable adj. 值得拥有的，值得做的 同根词：desire vt. 想要；n. 愿望 The house has many desirable features. I had a strong desire to help and care for people. 2. flexibility n. 灵活性 同根词：flexible adj. 灵活的，可变通的；有弹性的，柔韧的 As people age, strength and flexibility become harder to maintain. Some people would like more flexible working hours. 3. participant n. 参与者 同根词：participate v. 参与，参加（participate in … 参与……） He has been an active participant in the discussion. They expected him to participate in the ceremony. 4. genuine   adj. 真诚的；真正的 同根词：genuinely adv. 真诚地；确实，的确 He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project. She was genuinely pleased when he arrived. 长难句分析 To compare how they processed visuospatial information, meaning what they saw or mentally mapped in space, with how they processed sounds, we asked them to complete tasks such as remembering sounds and focusing on visual patterns. 分析： ① 本句的主句为:we asked them to complete tasks;② To compare ... with ... 为动词不定式短语作目的状语；其中两个how都引导宾语从句，为compare的比较对象；③ 划线部分为插入语，进一步解释visuospatial information；④ what引导宾语从句。 释义：为了比较受试者处理视觉空间信息（即他们看到的事物或在脑海中构建的空间图像）与处理声音信息的方式，我们让他们完成一些任务，例如记忆声音和专注于视觉图案。 阅读理解 1. Why does the author mention writing and calculators in paragraph 2? A. To praise the power of inventions. B. To compare different ways of learning. C. To introduce a view to be challenged. D. To show that tools weaken mental abilities. 2. What does the term "desirable difficulties" refer to? A. Problems created for brain training. B. Tasks that are suitable for beginners. C. Challenges that are easy to deal with. D. Struggles that make learning more effective. 3. What did the study find about multilinguals? A. Their scores improved steadily with age.B. Their edge lies in particular abilities. C. They had stronger memory for sounds. D. They performed better in most cognitive tasks. 4. What does the author imply in the last paragraph? A. Translation tools need further improvement. B. Language learners should study history more. C. AI translation fails to convey cultural meanings. D. Language learning offers what translation cannot. Day 2 Languages build magical connections 语言的魔力在于连接彼此 词数 380  阅读时间  5分钟 Estais listos? That was our Spanish teacher's opening question on our first day of night school. We stared blankly at him until he translated it into English: "Are you ready?" We all nodded and replied, "Si, estamos listos" (We're ready). The guy next to me tried to introduce himself. "Estoy enamorado", he said, meaning "I'm in love". Everyone laughed, and we began to relax. As for me, I was intimidated. I kept hoping the teacher would not ask me anything because I had no vocabulary, and translation apps were not allowed. I began to wonder whether Beginner Spanish was right for me. Languages have always been my strength and my passion. I speak French, know German and can get by in Italian. That is why I decided to learn Spanish. During the first six weeks of class, I worked hard to build my vocabulary. I felt proud that I could take in new knowledge so quickly. But Spanish eventually challenged me in a way I did not expect. Three years later, I enrolled in an Intermediate Spanish Conversation class. There were no more grammar exercises or memorization drills. I took on a much bigger challenge. Conversation classes required us to interact with others naturally. For perfectionists like me, that was scary. For our second class, we had to give a short presentation about a book we had read and then answer questions without preparation. I chose Cher's memoir and felt confident about speaking freely. With my notes in front of me, everything began well. But during the question-and-answer session, things went wrong. I struggled to find the right words, my mind went blank, and I started using French instead of Spanish. Anxiety set in as I realized that I sounded like a 2-year-old. Then something magical happened. I asked for help. My classmates supplied the words I needed, and the teacher guided me back. I have realized that I do not need to speak perfectly to connect with others. Before, I saw learning Spanish as a way to challenge my mind. Now, I see it as something more like improv. You have to be willing to look foolish, think creatively and keep the conversation going. In the end, connecting with others matters more than being perfect. 词汇积累 1. passion   n. 热爱，酷爱 用法:have a passion for sth 酷爱...... 同根词：passionate adj. 热情的，热爱的（be passionate about 对……有热情） She had a passion for gardening. I've always been passionate about music. 2. enroll   v. 注册，登记 常用语块：enroll in a course 注册学习一门课程 同根词：enrollment n. 注册，登记 You need to enroll before the end of August. School enrollment is currently falling. 3. drill   n. 练习，训练 用法：drill作名词还可以表示“钻；演习；军事训练”； drill还可以作动词，表示“钻（孔）；反复训练” The school held a fire drill last week. 4. interact   v. 互动，交流 用法：interact with 与……互动，与……交流； interact作动词还有“相互作用”的意思 同根词：interactive adj. 交互的；互动的； interaction n. 互动；相互作用 Lucy interacts well with other children in the class. Interactive displays have attracted many new visitors to the museum. Language games are usually intended to encourage student interaction. 阅读理解 1. What does the underlined word "intimidated" in paragraph 4 most likely mean? A. Bored and unmotivated. B. Nervous and unconfident. C. Confused and distracted. D. Embarrassed and ashamed. 2. Why did the author decide to take Spanish classes? A. To fulfill a school requirement. B. To give herself a new challenge. C. To reconnect with people in person. D. To explore a new cultural experience. 3. What happened during the author's presentation? A. She struggled to respond in real time. B. She forgot her answers during the Q&A. C. She was corrected often by her teacher. D. She mispronounced key Spanish words. 4. What key insight did the author gain from the experience? A. Group work makes learning easier. B. Practice is more important than theory. C. Being well prepared is the key to success. D. Communication outweighs avoiding mistakes. Day 3 Could you imagine eating cookies made from plastic waste? “垃圾”食品：科学家用废弃塑料制成饼干  词数 370  阅读时间 5分钟 Soil, insects, cow dung- these are just a few of the unexpected ingredients that have found their way into cookies, challenging people's expectations. Now, pushing the limits even further, a team of US scientists has made cookies from plastic and agricultural waste. As the world struggles with growing plastic pollution and increasing concerns about food security, researchers are looking for ways to turn one problem into a means of solving the other. "We were trying to develop technologies for plastic upcycling to make more valuable products," Lahiru Jayakody from the team told the American Chemical Society. "We thought, why not focus on making food? Because plastic is [made of] carbon and food is carbon." One common plastic is polyethylene terephthalate (PET), often used to make water bottles. PET contains molecules that can be transformed into something like protein, supporting the researchers' innovative idea. While this can be done using chemical reactions and solvents in a lab, it's easier and greener to let microbes handle the process. The researchers have programmed different yeasts, including baker's yeast, to enable them to change the molecules in plastic and agricultural waste. To break down PET plastic and agricultural waste like corn stalks and leaves, the researchers used hot water and oxygen under high pressure. This process broke the materials into smaller pieces, which were then fed to yeast that transformed them into new food ingredients like proteins and fats. Finally, the researchers added other ingredients like fiber and sweeteners, and used a 3D printer to create protein-rich cookies. Currently, the team is still waiting for approval for human trials of the cookies. Although no one has tasted them yet, scientists report that they have an appealing smell. Notably, the study is not limited to cookies, as the food ingredients can also be used to produce other food items, Jayakody told ScienceAlert. More importantly, the cookie-making system is a portable, self-contained device capable of producing food whenever and wherever it is needed. This technology is ideal for turning carbon waste into food in challenging environments like deserts and the Arctic. It could potentially be used on Mars or the moon, according to Jayakody. 词汇积累 1. ingredient   n. 成分，原料 用法：ingredient作名词还可表示“（成功的）要素” The food is home-cooked using fresh ingredients. The contribution of her staff was a vital ingredient in her success. 2. transform   v. 转变，改变 用法：transform A into B 将A变成B 同根词：transformation n. 转变 The movie transformed her from an unknown schoolgirl into a superstar. What a transformation! You look great. 3. handle   v. 应对，处理 近义表达:deal with,cope with To tell you the truth, I don't know if I can handle the job. 4. approval   n. 批准；认可；赞成 同根词：approve v. 批准；赞成；满意（approve of 赞成；认可） The plan will be submitted to the committee for official approval. The court approved the sale of the property. 长难句分析 This process broke the materials into smaller pieces, which were then fed to yeast that transformed them into new food ingredients like proteins and fats. 分析： ① 本句的主句为:This process broke the materials into smaller pieces;② which引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词smaller pieces；③ that引导定语从句，修饰先行词yeast。 释义：这一过程将原料分解成更小的碎片，这些碎片随后被提供给酵母，酵母再将其转化为蛋白质、脂肪等新的食物成分。  阅读理解 1. How does the author introduce the topic of the text? A. By giving examples. B. By defining a concept. C. By providing statistics. D. By making a comparison. 2. What makes turning plastic into food possible in theory? A. The high protein content of PET. B. The basic element they share. C. Their identical molecular structures. D. PET's wide application in packaging. 3. What role do yeasts play in making the cookies? A. Mixing in fiber and sweeteners. B. Shaping the cookies with a 3D printer. C. Breaking down PET into smaller pieces. D. Turning broken-down materials into nutrients. 4. What can be inferred about the cookie-making technology? A. It is ready for commercial production. B. It may enable food production anywhere. C. It has been used in extreme environments. D. It can operate without human involvement. Day 4 Visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa 参观比萨斜塔 词数 340  阅读时间  5分钟 I. Pre-reading When traveling, which do you prefer: following a detailed plan or going with the flow? Why? II. Reading There are certain things you're supposed to do in Italy: eat pasta, drink espresso and visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa. I'd seen photos of tourists posing creatively with the iconic tower, and it all seemed charming and effortless. On the day we arrived, we had timed tickets. No line. No waiting. Just a simple plan: see the tower, move on. Instead, I found myself worrying about the heat and how it could become a medical emergency. I wondered, if I collapsed, what was the Italian number for 911? The thought of becoming a headline - Canadian tourist dies trying to have the perfect day in Pisa - felt both ridiculous and possible. We'd prepared for almost everything, but nothing prepared me for the overwhelming heat and crowds of people each trying to "hold up" the tower. Excitement turned to apprehension. Buildings aren't supposed to lean, and this one looked like it was falling. My kids pulled toward the staircase while I wondered if my legs could handle the climb. The staircase wound upward in a tight spiral, each step worn smooth by centuries of visitors. The cool stone wall was a relief from the heat. But everything leaned, and my body struggled to adjust. Dizzy yet determined, I climbed on. At the top, the city unfolded below us. Terracotta rooftops stretched to the horizon, and a breeze provided relief from the heat. For the first time, I felt okay. Below, life continued as normal. Nothing about the scene had changed. Only the way I was looking at it. I'd brought expectations - photos, views, memories - but hadn't planned for how it would feel to be there. The day didn't go as imagined, but those unplanned moments are what I remember. By the time we descended, I'd let go of my perfect day vision. The kids had given up posing, more interested in shade and water. They weren't thinking about the itinerary; they were just enjoying each moment. As we reached the bottom, they were already arguing about gelato. 阅读理解 1. What did the author expect from the Pisa visit beforehand? A. A taste of local food culture. B. A creative photo with the tower. C. A headline about her perfect day. D. An easy and pleasant experience. 2. What does the underlined word "apprehension" in paragraph 5 most probably mean? A. Anxiety. B. Relief. C. Confusion. D. Amazement. 3. What can we learn about the author's climb up the tower? A. Her kids led her all the way up. B. The smooth steps slowed her down. C. She pushed through her discomfort. D. She regretted deciding to climb the tower. 4. Which statement would the author most probably agree with? A. Perfect trips are born of loose plans. B. Famous sights rarely live up to photos. C. The best memories are often unexpected. D. Simple pleasures outweigh grand landmarks. Day 5 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Sedze, a 13-year-old shih tzu, has been a beloved member of the Cumming family in Yellowknife, Canada, since she was just eight weeks old. Despite her 1 , Sedze remains energetic and can still keep up with Axel, the family's 9-year-old German shepherd, on long walks. On August 13, 2023, a massive wildfire 2 Yellowknife, so Louise Cumming and her husband, Shannon, began to make preparations for an evacuation. On August 16, an evacuation order was 3 for Yellowknife's 20,000 residents, so Louise, Shannon, their family and their pets 4 on a journey south toward Alberta, seeking 5 in High Level. Despite heavy traffic and poor 6 due to thick smoke, the Cumming family persevered, feeling great 7 once they safely passed through the fire. However, a troubling discovery 8 the group during their journey when they realized Sedze went 9 . After a 30-minute search, Louise and her family continued southward, holding onto hope for a 10 . Upon reaching High Level, a glimmer of hope 11 when Louise received unexpected news from her daughter, Jilaine, about a 12 on the Yellowknife Lost/Found Pets Facebook group. A man named Ryan Snyder had found Sedze near the Deh Cho bridge. Upon 13 Sedze's identity with Ryan, they were reunited. Louise still marvels at their luck in finding Sedze. Three weeks later, the evacuation order was lifted and the family returned home to Yellowknife, 14 for their reunion. Louise reflects, "If my house had burned down, I could have rebuilt it. But you can't 15 your family." 1. A. size B. age C. gender D. breed 2. A. spoiled B. interrupted C. threatened D. destroyed 3. A. issued B. signed C. claimed D. placed 4. A. stayed up B. caught up C. set out D. went through 5. A. peace B. adventure C. support D. safety 6. A. breakdown B. visibility C. security D. weather 7. A. relief B. pride C. surprise D. calmness 8. A. annoyed B. reminded C. struck D. confused 9. A. missing B. barking C. dying D. trembling 10. A. shelter B. miracle C. survival D. breakthrough 11. A. emerged B. disappeared C. continued D. faded 12. A. report B. reply C. notice D. post 13. A. announcing B. receiving C. explaining D. confirming 14. A. ready B. grateful C. suitable D. desperate 15. A. leave B. betray C. replace D. exchange 主题写作金句: 学习语言的重要性 1. One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way. 2. If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart. 3. Languages are for communicating with people, learning about their culture and understanding how different people think. 语言学习中遇到的困难 1. When I listen to native English speakers talking in a video, I can catch only a few words. I can never quite get the main idea. 2. My biggest headache is how to be polite in English. It's so much easier to just say "Open the window!" , but in English that can sound really terrible. 有效的学习方法与建议 1. Online English-learning forums can be a very useful learning resource. Not only can you post specific questions, but you can also broaden your knowledge by reading posts from other English learners around the world. 2. If you are having trouble with unfamiliar words, try thinking about the context in which the words are used. That might help you figure out their meaning. 实战演练 假如你是李华，你校英语社团正在举办以“如何高效学习英语”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 你在英语学习中遇到的最大困难； 2. 你是如何克服困难的。 注意：写作词数应为80个左右。 参考答案 Day 1 Why it still matters 阅读理解1-4 CDBD 1. C。由第二段 “The argument against language learning may seem convincing, as humans have always developed tools to help them perform mental tasks... However, there is a major difference...” 可知，作者提及文字和计算器，是先引出一种看似合理的观点，再对该观点进行反驳。 2. D。由第三段 “Some challenges may not seem helpful at first, but they can lead to stronger long-term memory and deeper understanding. Scientists call these challenges ‘desirable difficulties’.” 可知，“有益困难” 指那些虽然让人费力，但可以提升学习效果的挑战。 3. B。由第六段 “This suggests that being multilingual does not strengthen every aspect of cognition equally, but may help preserve specific functions.” 可知，研究发现掌握多种语言的人的优势体现在特定能力上。 4. D。由最后一段 “Moreover, translation is not the same as participation ... This kind of cultural understanding develops through genuine interaction, for which we can’t fully rely on AI systems that translate on demand.” 可知，作者暗示语言学习能够提供 AI 翻译无法给予的东西（文化理解、真实参与感）。 Day 2 Perfection is not the key to fluency 阅读理解 1-4 BBAD 1. B。由第四段 “I kept hoping the teacher would not ask me anything because I had no vocabulary, and translation apps were not allowed. I began to wonder whether Beginner Spanish was right for me.” 可知，作者害怕老师提问，词汇储备不足，内心紧张、缺乏自信。intimidated 此处意为紧张胆怯的。 2. B。由第五段 “Languages have always been my strength and my passion. I speak French, know German and can get by in Italian. That is why I decided to learn Spanish.” 以及第七段 “I took on a much bigger challenge.” 可知，作者本身擅长语言，学习西班牙语是给自己一项新的挑战。 3. A。由第八段 “But during the question-and-answer session, things went wrong. I struggled to find the right words, my mind went blank, and I started using French instead of Spanish.” 可知，在问答环节，作者很难即时找到合适的词汇，无法顺利作答。 4. D。由最后一段 “You have to be willing to look foolish, think creatively and keep the conversation going. In the end, connecting with others matters more than being perfect.” 可知，作者领悟到与人交流本身，远比不犯错、追求语言完美更加重要。 Day 3 Turning trash into treats 语篇分析 阅读理解 1-4 ABDB 1. A。由第一段 “Soil, insects, cow dung (粪) – these are just a few of the unexpected ingredients... Now, pushing the limits even further, a team of US scientists has made cookies from plastic and agricultural waste.” 可知，作者先列举几种出人意料的饼干原料，以此引出本文话题。 2. B。由第二段 “Because plastic is [made of] carbon and food is carbon.” 可知，塑料和食物都含有碳这一基础元素，这让塑料转化为食物在理论上具备可行性。 3. D。由第四段 “This process broke the materials into smaller pieces, which were then fed to yeast that transformed them into new food ingredients like proteins and fats.” 可知，酵母的作用是把分解后的原料转化成蛋白质、脂肪这类营养物质。 4. B。由最后一段 “the cookie-making system is a portable (便携式的), self-contained device capable of producing food whenever and wherever it is needed ... ideal for turning carbon waste into food in challenging environments like deserts and the Arctic.” 可知，这项技术或许可以在任何地方生产食物。 Day 4 Leaning into change 阅读理解 1-4 DACC 1. D。由第一段 “I’d seen photos of tourists posing creatively with the iconic tower, and it all seemed charming and effortless” 以及第三段作者原本期待拥有完美的比萨之行可知，作者事前期待一场轻松愉快的游览。 2. A。由第四段作者担心高温引发急症、塔身倾斜仿佛要倒塌等内容可知，原本的兴奋转变为担忧。apprehension 此处意为焦虑、担忧。 3. C。由第四段 “Dizzy yet determined, I climbed on” 可知，尽管身体不适，作者仍坚持向上攀登。 4. C。由第五段 “The day didn’t go as imagined, but those unplanned moments are what I remember” 可知，作者认为这次旅程和预想不一样，但那些意料之外的瞬间才是难忘的回忆。 Day 5 完形填空 1-5 BCACD 6-10 BACAB 11-15 ADDBC 1. B。由前文Sedze, a 13-year-old shih tzu及后文“Sedze remains energetic”可知，此处强调尽管Sedze年龄（age）大了，但仍然精力充沛。 2. C。由后文“Louise Cumming ... began to make preparations for an evacuation”可知，一场特大野火对Yellowknife构成了威胁（threatened），使得居民为疏散做准备。 3. A。an evacuation order（疏散命令）应该是被发布（issued）。 4. C。set out on a journey是固定搭配，意为“踏上旅程”，符合Louise一家向南前往Alberta躲避野火的语境。 5. D。因为野火威胁生命安全，他们去High Level是为了寻求安全（safety）。 6. B。由due to thick smoke可知，浓烟导致能见度（visibility）很低。 7. A。由语境及常识可知，他们安全穿过火灾区域后，应该是感到如释重负（relief）。 8-9. CA。由后文After a 30-minute search可知Sedze不见了（missing），这群人突然意识到这个令人不安的发现，struck有“突然想到，猛地意识到”的意思。 10. B。由语境可知，寻找30分钟后，他们继续向南走，但心中希望出现奇迹（miracle），即找到Sedze。 11. A。由后文Louise收到来自女儿的意料之外的消息——有人发现了Sedze可知，一丝希望出现（emerged）了。 12. D。由语境及常识可知，脸书上发的是帖子（post），通过帖子，让他们得知了Sedze的消息。 13. D。由后文他们得以团聚可知，前面是确认（confirming）了Sedze的身份。 14. B。由语境及常识可知，他们对大火后的团聚心怀感激（grateful）。 15. C。由前文Louise认为房子烧毁了可以重建可推知，后文应为家人是无法替代（replace）的。 How to Learn English Effectively When it comes to English learning, what once troubled me most was my poor spoken English. Not only did I hesitate to speak in public, but I also feared making mistakes. To overcome this challenge, I took action. Every morning, I listened to English podcasts and repeated after them. Besides, I joined the English corner, where I practiced speaking with my classmates. Gradually, my efforts paid off. I'm now convinced that practice makes perfect. Only by stepping out of our comfort zone can we make rapid progress. 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $