2026年时文阅读 9.28 -2027届高考英语一轮复习专项

2026时文阅读 9.28 Day 1 The US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to deal with inflation 美联储三年来首次加息 词数 360  阅读时间 8分钟 For the first time in three years, the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent. The change aims to address inflation, which means a persistent rise in price levels of goods and services in an economy. As the US central bank, the Fed has two major goals: maximum employment and stable prices. To influence the economy, it can change its benchmark interest rate, which affects borrowing costs across the country. When inflation is high, the Fed raises interest rates, as it did this time. Although the Fed doesn't directly control mortgage or credit card rates, higher interest rates can make borrowing more expensive across the economy. For example, people may think twice about buying a home when mortgage rates are high, which can cool the housing market. By contrast, when the Fed wants to boost economic activity, it lowers interest rates to make borrowing cheaper and encourage spending, US broadcaster NPR explained. As Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said at a press conference, "The plain fact is that inflation is too high and has been for too long." The Fed is not confident that inflation will come down without higher interest rates. He also mentioned that the economy is strong enough to handle an interest rate hike now. Despite higher prices, consumer spending is still increasing, and the economy remains strong enough to handle higher borrowing costs without widespread job losses. According to NBC News, the US-Iran war that started on Feb 28 has caused oil prices to rise sharply this year. That has sent gasoline prices up by about 50 percent since the war began. Rising energy prices have added to inflation, which reached 3.4 percent in August in the US, outpacing the 3.1 percent growth in average wages. As interest rates increase, ordinary Americans might see their monthly mortgage payments rise by hundreds of dollars, while credit card debt could also become more expensive. Relief from high living costs is unlikely to come quickly, as the Fed plans to raise rates once more this year, reported NPR. 词汇积累 1. maximum adj. 最大的，最多的，最高的 用法：maximum还可以作名词，表示“最大值” 同根词：maximize v. 最大化；最大限度利用 反义词：minimum adj. 最小的，最低限度的 I need the maximum amount of information you can give me. The law provides for a maximum prison sentence of two years. To maximize profits, the firm seeks to increase output. 2. consumer   n. 消费者 同根词：consume v. 吃，喝；消耗 consumption n. 消耗，消费 Firms have to be responsive to consumer demand. He had consumed a large quantity of alcohol. My new car consumes much less fuel. Recent laws have led to a reduction in fuel consumption in the US. 3. wage   n. 工资 用法：wage还可以作动词，表示“发动（运动或战争）” 常用语块：wage cuts 减薪；a wage rise/increase 加薪；wage demands 工资要求 His wages have gone up. He claimed that a press campaign was being waged against him. 4. debt   n. 债务；负债情况；人情债 常用语块：in debt / get into debt 负债； out of debt / get out of debt 还清债务; owe sb a debt / be in sb's debt 欠某人的人情债；感激某人 Three years later, he is still paying off his debts. The firm ended up deep in debt. I would like to acknowledge my debt to my teachers. 阅读理解 1. Why did the Fed raise its benchmark interest rate? A. To make borrowing less costly. B. To create more jobs nationwide. C. To cool down the housing market. D. To bring rising prices under control. 2. What is paragraph 3 mainly about? A. How the Fed evaluates inflation risks. B. How inflation affects consumer spending. C. Why the US economy can handle the rate hike. D. Why the Fed believes the rate hike is justified. 3. What do the figures in paragraph 4 indicate? A. Energy costs determine the Fed's policies. B. The US-Iran war is the main cause of inflation. C. People's earnings are not keeping pace with inflation. D. The US-Iran war has increased the global oil supply. 4. What can ordinary Americans expect in the near future? A. Tighter household budgets. B. A quick drop in living costs. C. Higher wages to match inflation. D. A sharp decline in housing prices. Day 2 California works to remove UPFs from school meals 超加工食品告别校园餐桌 词数 350  阅读时间  5分钟 California is the first state in the US to gradually remove ultra-processed foods from school meals. It passed a law banning UPFs in schools in October 2025. The law defines a UPF as any food or drink with certain added ingredients. It must either have high levels of saturated fat, sodium or added sugars, or contain an artificial sweetener or similar substance. Under the law, schools have to start removing these foods by July 2029, with a complete ban by July 2035. "For too many students, the meals they receive at school are the only ones they can count on in a day, which makes the quality of that food all the more important. By removing the most concerning ultra-processed foods, we're helping children stay nourished, focused and ready to learn," Jennifer Siebel Newsom, wife of Governor Newsom, said in a press statement. The law sounds like a perfect improvement, but it is hard to implement. "The UPF ban might help students eat better, but only if schools and kitchen staff get the support they need to succeed with the changes," Dan Giusti, a school food service expert, told the news website Civil Eats. Giusti explained that nutrition rules from a decade ago required schools to track complex food details, which was difficult and stressful. While big food companies adapted easily, schools turned to ready-made foods, reducing kitchen staff and equipment. Removing UPFs from school meals now would require big changes in menus, kitchens and staffing, taking a lot of time and money. However, most school food programs can barely cover their daily costs, so stronger support and more funding are needed. The dangers of UPFs may be worse than people think. It's not just kids in the US; children around the world are facing the same problem. A report from the United Nations Children's Fund says that 9.4 percent of 5- to 19-year-olds around the world are obese, outnumbering those who are underweight. UPFs are a major cause. This is because global sales of UPFs are growing with the rise of modern stores, online grocery shopping and food delivery apps, the report said. 词汇积累 1. artificial   adj. 人工的，人造的 用法：artificial还可以表示“虚假的”，如：artificial emotion 虚假的情感 常用语块：artificial lighting 人工照明； artificial intelligence (AI) 人工智能 The city is dotted with small lakes, both natural and artificial. 2. implement   v. 实施，执行 同根词：implementation n. 实施，执行 Changes to the national health system will be implemented next year. 3. nutrition n. 营养 同根词：nutrient n. 营养物，养分； nutritious adj. 营养丰富的 Nutrition and exercise are essential to good health. Fish is a source of many important nutrients. Nuts and fruit make nutritious snacks. 长难句分析 For too many students, the meals they receive at school are the only ones they can count on in a day, which makes the quality of that food all the more important. 分析： ① 本句的主句为：the meals ... are the only ones； ② they receive at school为省略关系代词的定语从句，修饰先行词meals； ③ they can count on in a day为省略关系代词的定语从句，修饰先行词ones； ④ which引导非限制性定语从句，指代前面整句话所述的情况。 释义：对于很多学生来说，他们在学校所享用的餐食是他们一天中所能依赖的唯一食物来源，因此这些食物的质量就显得尤为重要。 阅读理解 1. What do we know about the California law? A. It bans all artificial ingredients in foods. B. It is the first law to ban UPFs in schools. C. It allows the full use of UPFs until 2035. D. It sets clear standards for identifying UPFs. 2. What can we infer about Jennifer Siebel Newsom's attitude toward the law? A. She doubts whether it can be carried out. B. She believes it will benefit students' learning. C. She thinks it should focus on younger students. D. She worries it will raise the cost of school meals. 3. What problem does Giusti point out about the ban? A. It might raise meal costs for students. B. It conflicts with existing nutrition rules. C. It poses costly challenges for schools. D. It ignores the role of large food companies. 4. What can be inferred from the report from the United Nations Children's Fund? A. Children are losing interest in healthy food. B. Obesity is mainly affecting developed nations. C. Modern lifestyles are reducing people's awareness of food. D. Ultra-processed foods are becoming more common worldwide. Day 3 AI solves a 90-year-old equation, but mathematicians have concerns 人工智能攻克数学难题，科学家为什么集体反对？词数 360   时间 5分钟 A 90-year-old mathematics problem has been solved by AI, the US company OpenAI announced on Sept 8. Instead of celebrating, 25 leading mathematicians released a statement, warning of the "severe misalignment" between AI and mathematical research. AI solved the Navier-Stokes equations. Flowing fluids, like water or blood in your body, can be described by their speed and pressure at every point using these equations. However, mathematicians have never been able to prove whether the equations work perfectly in all situations. OpenAI used 10,000 AI agents to tackle this problem, dividing it into smaller tasks and working simultaneously. After 88 hours, they combined their work into a complete proof, and then spent another 17 hours using a computer program to check it. The result showed that, under certain conditions, the equations can produce physically impossible results. However, some researchers claimed that the company might have used their study results as training data. OpenAI later denied the claim, but this raised concerns over how individual researchers could be overshadowed by large tech firms, reported Science. The solving procedure has also raised controversy. The mathematicians' statement mentioned that solving problems often leads to new insights and methods beyond the initial question. According to Terence Tao, an Australian-American mathematician, it's like hiking to a waterfall: you may get lost but discover something interesting, or spot another waterfall along the way. The journey itself is valuable. AI, by contrast, is like a helicopter taking you straight to the waterfall. "So even though technically, you achieve your goal much more efficiently, there may be something that is lost," Tao said in an interview with the YouTube channel Big Think. More importantly, the statement said that the process should ideally end with a clear presentation that students can study, but OpenAI has released neither the full solution nor the model used. Students and ideas are the most valuable resources in mathematics. Problems are often given to students not just to find answers, but to build skills for future research. "The mass production at a faster pace of 'true/false' statements could destroy fertile ground instead of breathing life into new ideas," the statement noted. AI's views on the issue Q: What do you think of AI models tackling mathematics problems? ChatGPT-5.6 Luna: I think AI solving difficult math problems is both exciting and a little worrying. The recent Navier-Stokes case is a good example: OpenAI says its system produced a proof of a problem that had remained open for about 90 years, using thousands of AI agents. Mathematicians are still studying and checking the result, so I would call it a major AI achievement, rather than simply saying "AI has replaced mathematicians". More broadly, I see AI as a powerful new partner for mathematics. It can search through many possible ideas much faster than a person and may find paths that humans would not think of. 词汇积累 1. severe   adj. 严重的，剧烈的；严峻的 同根词：severity n. 严重性 In parts of Africa, there is a severe food shortage. The war was a severe test of the country's strength. Even the doctors were shocked by the severity of his injuries. 2. deny   v. 否认，否定；拒绝 用法：deny (doing) sth / that从句表示“否认……”；deny sb sth 拒绝给某人某物；It cannot be denied that ... / There's no denying that ... 不可否认的是……；毫无疑问…… 同根词：denial n. 否认；拒绝，in denial 否认现实 Neil denies breaking the window. Her request for time off work was denied. There's no denying that climate change is a serious problem. He is in denial about his health. 3. controversy   n. 争论，争议 常用语块：fierce/heated controversy 激烈的争论 同根词：controversial adj. 引起争论的，有争议的 The policy created controversy when it was introduced. Immigration is a controversial issue in many countries. 4. insight   n. 深入了解，深刻见解；洞察力 用法：insight into sth 洞悉某事 同根词：insightful adj. 有深刻见解的 The book gives us a fascinating insight into life in Mexico. With a flash of insight, I realized what the dream meant. She offered some really interesting, insightful observations. 长难句分析 More importantly, the statement said that the process should ideally end with a clear presentation that students can study, but OpenAI has released neither the full solution nor the model used. 分析： ① 本句是由but连接的并列句； ② 第一个that引导的从句作said的宾语； ③ 第二个that引导定语从句，修饰先行词presentation。 释义：更重要的是，这份声明提出，理想情况下，研究最终应当产出可供学生研读的清晰推导成果，然而， OpenAI 既未公开完整证明过程，也未披露所用模型。 阅读理解 1. How did leading mathematicians react to AI solving the problem? A. Relieved. B. Delighted. C. Uncertain. D. Concerned. 2. What do we know about the AI proof? A. Its training data has come under question. B. It took over 100 hours to complete the check. C. It confirmed that the equations work in reality. D. It was worked out by AI agents one after another. 3. Why does Tao mention hiking to a waterfall? A. To praise AI's high efficiency in research. B. To highlight the need to set clear research goals. C. To show the value of exploration in problem-solving. D. To question AI's contribution to mathematics. 4. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. New ideas may arise more quickly. B. Rapid output may hold back innovation. C. AI's solutions may often be unreliable. D. Future research may need fewer students. Day 4词数 360   建议阅读时间 5分钟 I. Pre-reading What do you think makes people feel connected in a new place? II. Reading Two Kiwis, one Singaporean and one Indian walk into a bar. This isn't a joke - it's a Sunday night in Vancouver, after a dragon boat practice that left our arms burning and our spirits high. What brought us to that table - beers in hand - was more than just a boat.① It was a bond formed by strangers from different parts of the world, landing in a city that can be both stunning and lonely. We were an unusual crew: Brett, the Kiwi, a former rugby player turned business coach, was full of life and adventure; Jennie, the other Kiwi, was an analyst by profession and an adventurer at heart. Divya, the Indian journalist, came from Dubai and was great at finding hidden gems in the city. And me, the Singaporean surgeon by day and a canoeist by passion. We met at the False Creek dragon boat docks, cautious, adjusting to Vancouver's cooler climate and social scene. What began as small talk over paddles turned into weekly pub nights. Dragon boating brings people together. In the boat, no one cares about your job or how long you've been around. You paddle, struggle and laugh together. We bonded over Vancouver's challenges - expensive drinks, a tough housing market and how hard it is to make friends. But when we were together, none of that mattered. Our friendship became our anchor, helping us build a community powered by tired bodies and an appreciation for the joy of being outdoors. After the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival, we found ourselves at an open-air party by the waterfront. Sweaty and still buzzing from the race, we danced as the sun set. That golden stretch of summer - when the city remembers it can be warm and carefree - was everything we needed. We're an odd bunch, four immigrants with different backgrounds. We came searching for freedom, change and challenge, and found it in each other. ②Dragon boating gave us a place to belong, a reason to stay and a rhythm to move forward together. Sometimes that rhythm led us straight to a bar, still in our wet clothes, laughing loudly. Four paddles. One table. Many more beers to come. 阅读理解 1. What does the author imply about life in Vancouver? A. It is fast-paced but rewarding. B. It lacks openness to newcomers. C. It offers easy social connections. D. It's lovely yet emotionally distant. 2. What primarily motivated the four individuals to gather regularly? A. Their shared professional backgrounds. B. The bond built through dragon boating. C. Their collective interest in local bars. D. Their longing for friendship overseas. 3. What does the underlined word "anchor" in paragraph 6 most probably mean? A. Point of pride. B. Steady support. C. Shared memory. D. Reward for effort. 4. What is the main message of the text? A. Cultural diversity promotes harmony among people. B. Living abroad requires significant personal adaptation. C. A shared passion can create meaningful connections. D. Team sports help build both strength and friendship. Day 5 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Whether it's Darth Vader or Cruella de Vil, we all have a favorite movie villain. 1 . Such characters are objectively bad, dangerous, often downright evil ... and yet we find ourselves supporting them anyway? Indeed, a recent study showed that while most people easily recognize the actions of movie villains as undeniably bad, we also typically suspect that they're actually good "on the inside", often despite a lack of any evidence for this. Why, though? One possible explanation is that a good movie plot requires some form of conflict, and the villain provides it. Put simply, when the villain appears, the fun begins. 2 . Basically, if we enjoy a movie, the villain is often a factor in this. So, despite them being objectively "bad", our brain associates them with something good, just like how countless people love horror movies or bungee jumping. One way to deal with this conflict in our minds is to instinctively assume that the villain "can't really be that bad". 3 , something reflected in our brains' inner workings. However, we can only experience the world from our own perspective, through the lens of our own assumptions, attitudes and experiences. 4 . Therefore, when we emotionally connect with someone, such as an entertaining villain, we use our own inner selves as a model for understanding theirs. If we are good, and we relate to them, they must be good too. Right? 5 , but the overall point is this: while we may boo the villain, deep down we all know that we wouldn't be cheering at all without them. A. But logically, this doesn't make much sense B. This is true even when we know little about them C. Our reactions to them may reveal something about ourselves D. And we invariably tend to assume we're good, moral people E. Humans are also arguably the most social species in existence F. There are likely many other psychological factors at work here as well G. And the more villainous the villain is, the more entertained we are by them 主题写作金句 习俗与饮食文化介绍 1. The Dragon Boat Festival, celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, is one of the most important traditional festivals in China. 2. Among all traditional Chinese festivals, none is closer to my heart than the Spring Festival, which falls on the first day of the first lunar month. 3. It is customary to clean the house thoroughly before the New Year, which symbolizes sweeping away bad luck. 4. Mooncakes are round, symbolizing reunion and completeness, and they are an essential part of Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. 文化内涵和意义 1. Festivals are not merely days off; they are living carriers of a nation's collective memory and cultural identity. 2. Food is not just about filling the stomach; it is a mirror of geography, history and the people who make it. 3. Culture is not a museum piece to be admired from afar; it lives in every meal we share and every festival we celebrate. 4. The reunion dinner on New Year's Eve is more than a meal - it is a ritual that reaffirms family bonds. 文化交流与传承 1. While some traditions fade with time, the core values they carry remain deeply rooted in our hearts. 2. Modern celebrations may take new forms, but the spirit of togetherness and gratitude stays unchanged. 3. Different cultures celebrate in different ways, yet the desire for reunion, gratitude and hope is universal. 4. As young people, we are not only inheritors of our culture but also its messengers to the world. 实战演练 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Chris将做一个关于中西传统节日对比的演讲，但他不知道该选哪两个节日。请你写一封邮件，向他推荐一组对比节日，内容包括： 1. 两个节日（一个中国节日 + 一个西方节日）； 2. 推荐理由。 注意： 写作词数应为80个左右。 参考答案 Day 1 Focuses on the Fed 阅读理解1-4 DDCA 1. D。由第一段 “The change aims to address inflation (通货膨胀), which means persistent rise in price levels of goods and services in an economy.” 可知，美联储加息的目的是应对通货膨胀，控制物价上涨。 2. D。由第三段 “The plain fact is that inflation is too high and has been for too long.” 以及 “He also mentioned that the economy is strong enough to handle an interest rate hike now.” 可知，本段说明通胀居高不下，且当前美国经济能够承受加息，解释美联储认为加息是合理的原因。 3. C。由第四段 “Rising energy prices have added to inflation, which reached 3.4 percent in August in the US, outpacing the 3.1 percent growth in average wages.” 可知，通胀 3.4%，平均工资涨幅仅 3.1%，说明人们收入增长跟不上通胀。 4. A。由最后一段 “ordinary Americans might see their monthly mortgage payments rise by hundreds of dollars, while credit card debt could also become more expensive. Relief from high living costs is unlikely to come quickly” 可知，普通人房贷、信用卡债务成本上升，生活开支压力变大，家庭预算会更加紧张。 Day 2 Taking unhealthy food off the menu 阅读理解 1-4 DBCD 1. D。由第二段 “The law defines a UPF as any food or drink with certain added ingredients ...” 可知，加州这项法律明确了超加工食品的判定标准。 2. B。由第三段 “By removing the most concerning ultra-processed foods, we’re helping children stay nourished, focused, and ready to learn” 可知，Jennifer Siebel Newsom 认为这项法案有助于学生保持精力，对学习有益。 3. C。由第五段 “Removing UPFs from school meals now would require big changes in menus, kitchens and staffing, taking a lot of time and money. However, most school food programs can barely cover their daily costs” 可知，Giusti 指出禁令需学校投入大量时间和资金调整，而多数学校餐饮项目难以承担，即给学校带来高昂挑战。 4. D。由第六段 “A report from the United Nations Children’s Fund says that 9.4 percent of 5- to 19-year-olds around the world are obese (肥胖的)... This is because global sales of UPFs are growing with the rise of modern stores, online grocery shopping and food delivery apps” 可知，从联合国儿童基金会报告能推断出超加工食品在全球越来越普及。 Day 3 Solved by AI, but how? 阅读理解 1-4 DACB 1. D。由第一段 “25 leading mathematicians released a statement, warning of the ‘severe misalignment (错位)’ between AI and mathematical research” 可知，顶尖数学家对 AI 破解这一数学难题持担忧的态度。 2. A。由第三段 “However, some researchers claimed that the company might have used their study results as training data. OpenAI later denied the claim, but this raised concerns...” 可知，AI 研究所使用的训练数据受到了质疑。B 错误：原文花费 17 小时核验证明，不是 100 多小时；C 错误：结果表明特定条件下方程会产生违背物理现实的结果，并非证实方程在现实中成立；D 错误：AI 智能体是同时（simultaneously）处理任务，不是先后依次完成。 3. C。由第四段第二句和 “The journey itself is valuable. AI, by contrast, is like a helicopter taking you straight to the waterfall.” 可知，Tao 用徒步去瀑布打比方，是为了说明解决问题过程中的探索本身具有重要价值。 4. B。由最后一段 “The mass production at a faster pace of ‘true/false’ statements could destroy fertile ground instead of breathing life into new ideas” 可知，快速产出结论会破坏孕育新想法的沃土，由此推断快速输出成果可能阻碍创新。 Day 4 Anchored by friendship 阅读理解 1-4 DBBC 1. D。由第二段 “a city that can be both stunning and lonely” 可知，作者暗示温哥华这座城市既令人惊叹又带着孤独感，即它很美好但在情感上让人觉得疏离。 2. B。由第二段 “What brought us to that table ... was a bond formed by strangers ... It was a bond formed by strangers”、第五段 “Dragon boating brings people together” 及最后一段 “Dragon boating gave us a place to belong” 可知，四人定期相聚的主要动力是通过龙舟运动建立的联结。 3. B。由第六段 “helping us build a community powered by tired bodies and an appreciation for the joy of being outdoors” 可知，这份友谊帮他们在异国他乡找到归属感，是支撑他们在异国他乡生活的力量，“anchor” 在此意为 “稳定的支撑”。 4. C。文章讲述了来自不同国家的四人因龙舟运动这一共同爱好相识，建立起深厚友谊，缓解了在异国的孤独感；核心信息是 “共同的热爱能建立有意义的联结”，故C项最贴合主旨。 Day 5 七选五 1-5 AGEDF 1. A。空格前说我们都有喜欢的电影反派；空格后句子 “这些角色客观上很坏、很危险，但我们却会支持他们”，呈现矛盾现象。A 选项 “但从逻辑上看，这很难说得通”，用 But 转折，承接前文 “喜欢反派”，引出后文矛盾疑问，逻辑匹配。 2. G。空格前一句 “反派一登场，乐趣就开始了”；空格后解释：我们喜欢电影，反派往往是其中一个原因。G 选项 “反派越邪恶，我们越能从中获得乐趣”，顺着 “反派带来观影乐趣” 这条主线递进，承接上文，也为下一段大脑会把反派和愉悦感受关联做铺垫。 3. E。空格位于段首，总起本段，本段讲人类认知、大脑思维特点。E 选项 “人类也可以说是现存最具社会性的物种”，引出人类心智特点，后文 “这一点体现在我们大脑的内在运作方式上” 里的 this 就指代本句人类的社会性，开启下文从认知角度分析心理原因。 4. D。空格后 Therefore 表结果：当我们和有趣的反派产生情感共鸣时，会用自己的内心去理解对方；如果我们本身是善良的，那反派也一定是善良的。D 选项 “我们总是倾向于认为自己是善良、有道德的人”，是后面这一推理的前提，没有这个前提，就无法推出后面 “觉得反派内心不坏” 的结论。 5. F。空格后 but 表转折，说明核心观点：我们虽然会嘘反派，但没有反派电影就没有看点。F 选项 “可能还有许多其他心理因素也在起作用”，前文已经讲了两种心理原因，这里补充说明原因不止这些，but 把话题收回到反派对于电影的重要性，符合段落收尾逻辑。 实战演练 Dear Chris, Learning that you'll give a speech comparing traditional Chinese and Western festivals. I'd like to recommend the Mid-Autumn Festival and Thanksgiving. Both are harvest festivals that bring families together. They also share a focus on food and gratitude. However, the Mid-Autumn Festival features mooncakes and admiring the moon, while Thanksgiving is known for turkey and giving thanks. Comparing these two festivals will show both their similarities and differences, making your speech richer and more interesting. I do hope my advice is of great benefit. Good luck with your speech! Yours, Li Hua 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $