2026 届高考英语压轴精卷（上海专用）
高三英语·全解全析
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I.Grammar and Vocabulary （每题1 分；共20 分）
Section A
Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically
correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other
blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.
The spotlight at this year’s Spring Festival Gala wasn’t reserved solely for performers and celebrities, as a
lineup of cutting-edge humanoid robots made their highly 1 (anticipate) debut (首秀), sending consumer
interest in homemade bots to a new high.
Following the broadcast, public interest in humanoid robots rose 2 (dramatic). Data from JD．
com revealed that within two hours of the broadcast, order volume jumped 3 150 percent. New robot
orders came from over 100 cities nationwide. According to GGII, the number of domestic shipments of humanoid
robots 4 (expect) to grow to 62,500 units by 2026.
During the Gala, MagicLab showcased its MagicBot Gen1 and MagicBot Z1 robots. Standing at 1.4 meters
tall and weighing 40 kilograms, these machines demonstrated real-world applications in food service. One striking
moment was 5 the robots jumped with remarkable precision. They completed somersaults and side flips
before landing smoothly.
However, it was still Unitree that provided the stand-out performance, a complex martial arts routine in 6
the robots performance was cheered on by yellow-clad “kung fu kids” who then joined in. The robots presented
martial arts moves and displayed advanced 7 (capability) like acrobatic back-flips.
The gala has long been a platform for 8 (signal) China’s industrial priorities from space
exploration to drone technology, but this year it also served as a stage for a much 9 (large)
announcement: the race for humanoid AI dominance 10 (accelerate), and China intends to be at the
forefront.
Section B
Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word chosen from the box. Each word can be used only once. Note
that there is one word more than you need.
A．access B．address C． competence D．considerable E. exposure
F. hazardous G. idealized H. normalize I. safeguard J. prioritize K. vital
Social media: A double-edged Sword for Adolescents
Social media is offering significant opportunities alongside critical challenges. On the positive side, social
platforms provide spaces for self-expression and meaningful connections. Adolescents can 11 mental
health resources online, engage in supportive communities, and share personal stories. These interactions 12
conversations around mental health, reduce unfair labels, and encourage help-seeking behaviors.
However, these advantages are counterbalanced by 13 risks. Cyberbullying, social comparison,
and the fear of missing out are widespread issues on most platforms. They often lead to heightened anxiety,
depression, and weakened self-esteem among teenagers. The 14 lifestyle images shown online frequently
make adolescents feel excluded from their social circles. Too much screen time and 15 to harmful
content further worsen the situation, damaging their sleep quality, academic performance, and face-to-face social
interactions. Adolescents with existing mental health conditions face even greater risks due to online discrimination
and a lack of proper guidance.
To 16 these problems, a collective effort from policymakers, educators, parents and platform
designers is greatly needed. Policymakers should establish clear regulations to 17 adolescents online,
including stricter age checks and limits on harmful content. International cooperation is also necessary to create
unified rules for global social platforms.
Educational institutions play a(n) 18 role in helping adolescents use social media responsibly.
Schools can empower students to critically evaluate online content and manage screen time by integrating digital
19 and mental health education into school curricula. Schools can also set up peer support groups and offer
counselling services to deal with related challenges early.
Parents should stay actively involved in their children’s digital lives by setting clear boundaries and
communicating openly. Most importantly, social media platforms must 20 user well-being in their
designs. They can provide mental health support tools, content reminders and balanced usage guidance to protect
young users. With joint efforts from all sides, society can make social media a positive force for the healthy mental
development of adolescents.
II. Reading Comprehension (21 – 35 题，每题1 分；36 – 50 题，每题2 分；共45 分)
Section A
Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D.
Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
Try Paper-Based Crafting to Cut Through Overthinking
Since being diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder as a teenager, I’ve turned to medication, talking
therapy, and exercise to alleviate my symptoms. Still, I often find it hard to “switch off”, and stop 21
thoughts.
But, recently, I discovered a new tool to slice through my anxiety. In a collage ( 拼贴画) workshop, I cut
images from magazines, and pasted them on to paper. Playing around with pictures, scissors, and glue, I was
transported back to more creative childhood days — and experienced a deep sense of 22 .
23 drawing or painting, there’s no certain level of artistic skill required for a collage, while the
pressure to make something ‘perfect’ is removed. By remixing readymade visuals, I was able to 24 the
voice of my inner critic, and feel a different kind of creative freedom.
Alongside the simple joy of cutting and arranging images, I learned that the final 25 can be
meaningful, too. According to artist and teacher Hazel Pit, we mentally store certain past images in our minds —
and collage allows us to access them. “With its endless possibilities, collage really is an ideal tool for accessing the
unconscious mind, and expressing yourself,” she says.
Hazel’s students have been surprised by the emotions reflected back to them in their compositions. As she
explains: “Collage can act as a 26 conduit (渠道，通道) for the inner self,” and anyone can experience
its benefits by following these steps.
Grab your tools
Gather visually-rich materials, including magazines and newspapers, leaflets, old books, vintage postcards,
and photographs. Searching for forgotten pictures can 27 new ideas and emotional revelations. You will
also need glue and a pair of 28 . For the background, choose paper or card that suits your personal style,
from a piece of white A5 to a leftover delivery box. Work with what you have!
Follow your intuition
Pick out your images 29 . “Don’t overthink it, or hold the end product in mind,” says Hazel.
Drawing on psychotherapist Carl Jung’s theories about images as metaphors in healing, she advises: “Only choose
something that resonates with you, sparking an emotional reaction, as this will give your collage substance.”
You might be 30 to certain colours, textures, or details, as well as figures, words, or scenes. At this
stage, tear out the pages which feature appealing pictures, and place them in a pile.
Cut, slice, and tear
Cut out your chosen images or experiment with tearing with your hands for rougher edges. This repetitive act
requires concentration and is soothing. “Cutting will put you in a meditative space,” says Hazel, “as you stop
thinking about 31 issues and exist in the present moment.”
Play around with pictures
Arrange, rearrange, and layer your images, testing different combinations. Without constraints, allow your
intuition to guide you. This is the most expressive part of the process, so embrace it.
Pin and paste
Once you’re happy with the arrangement, glue it down. Small pins can also help keep your composition in 32
.
Reflect on your collage
Finally, take time to reflect upon your collage. Does the choice and arrangement of pictures hold 33
? Days later, it may speak to you about feelings or thoughts that you didn’t realize were bubbling beneath the
surface.
Generally speaking, collage requires no special 34 skill. The pressure to make something “perfect”
gradually disappears. Studies suggest that creative activities like collage can reduce anxiety and strengthen one’s
sense of 35 .
21．A．innovative
B．reflective
C．intrusive
D．passive
22．A．suspicion
B．curiosity
C．tension
D．calm
23．A．In addition to B．In contrast to
C．In spite of
D．In place of
24．A．silence
B．prompt
C．obey
D．question
25．A．combination
B．composition
C．conclusion
D．complement
26．A．mental
B．physiological
C．physical
D．visual
27．A．block
B．spark
C．spell
D．underestimate
28．A．knives
B．tools
C．scissors
D．devices
29．A．carefully
B．logically
C．randomly
D．instinctively
30．A．forced
B．drawn
C．exposed
D．introduced
31．A．internal
B．personal
C．external
D．minor
32．A．order
B．mind
C．balance
D．shape
33．A．popularity
B．difficulty
C．convenience
D．significance
34．A．technical
B．practical
C．artistic
D．professional
35．A．identity
B．humor
C．self
D．responsibility
Section B
Directions: Read the following three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished
statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according
to the information given in the passage you have just read.
A
Once a year, Ursula Bannister climbs to High Rock Lookout, a viewpoint near Ashford, Washington, where
she scattered her mother’s ashes 23 years ago. She usually hikes with someone along the 3.2-mile trail. Last
August, Bannister, then 79, went off on her own, figuring she’d be fine because she’s an experienced hiker.
She arrived at the trail at around 11 a.m. and made her way to the lookout. As she headed back down, her
foot got caught in a hole in the ground. She fell forward.
“By the time I sat up, my foot was pointing the wrong way. I knew right away I had broken my leg.”
Bannister says. She cried out for help, and before long, a stranger approached and called 911. They were told a
search and rescue team would arrive in five hours.
“It wasn’t very encouraging.” Bannister says. “I asked this man to please ask anybody if they had painkillers,
because at that point the pain was pretty substantial.”
No one in the vicinity did. But two young men came over to see what was going on. When they saw
Bannister on the ground in agony, they made an offer. They could carry the injured woman to the bottom of the
trail.
Troy May, an Air Force airman stationed at Joint Base Lewis McChord, had hiked up to the lookout that day
with his friend Layton Allen. “I know I was capable of carrying her down,” says May, then 20. “I really didn’t make
much of a decision; I just know I needed to carry her down if I could.”
May eased Bannister onto his back and started hiking downward. He carried her for most of the nearly three-
hour journey, and Allen carried her for the rest.
Others pitched in as well: Shortly into the hike May, who was wearing cowboy boots, got blisters on the
bottom of one foot. A man on the trail saw the situation and gave May his shoes, then continued on in his socks.
“That was just one kindness,” says Bannister.
A couple hiking that day also lent a hand. One, a physical therapist, bandaged Bannister’s foot and built a
makeshift splint for her leg out of wooden scraps. The other, an occupational therapist, did breathing exercises with
her to help calm her. “I was just overwhelmed with gratitude that these people literally came out of the woods to
help me,” she says. During the long hike down, her rescuers shared stories and asked Bannister about her own life
to distract her from the mounting pain. Their efforts to distract her worked, Bannister says. “If I didn’t focus on my
pain, I didn’t scream quite as loudly,” she says.
Once they reached the parking lot, Allen drove Bannister to the Tacoma General Hospital, about two hours
away, and May followed them in his car. At the hospital, Bannister learned that she had broken her leg in three
places — tibia, fibula and heel bone.
“The emergency team was very impressed by the splint that the therapist had built,” says Bannister, adding
that doctors told her the damage likely would have been worse had she waited longer to get medical attention.
She arrived home that night at 1 a.m. with crutches and had to wait a week for the swelling to go down
before she could undergo surgery.
During her recovery, the people who helped her down from High Rock Lookout have checked in several
times. “I think we’ll be friends for a really long time,” Bannister says.
36．What directly led to Ursula Bannister needing rescue during her hike?
A．Severe weather conditions on the mountain trail.
B．A fall caused by her foot trapped in a ground hole.
C．Losing her way while descending alone.
D．Exhaustion from the steep and lengthy climb.
37．How did the occupational therapist contribute to Bannister’s rescue?
A．By carrying her down the mountain when others grew tired.
B．By constructing a splint from wooden scraps for her leg.
C．By alleviating her suffering with breathing exercises.
D．By driving her to the hospital for immediate surgery.
38．The underlined sentence “...these people literally came out of the woods to help me” implies that the
helpers______.
A．were wildlife experts familiar with forest terrain.
B．unexpectedly appeared from remote areas of the trail.
C．required navigation through dense vegetation to reach her.
D．intentionally hid in the woods before offering assistance.
39．What is the primary theme of the story?
A．The necessity of professional medical training in wilderness emergencies.
B．The risks elderly individuals face when engaging in strenuous outdoor activities.
C．The profound impact of collective kindness from strangers in crises.
D．The importance of advanced planning for solo hiking expeditions.
B
The National Library of China (NLC) consists of NLC Ancient Books Library, NLC South Area and NLC
North Area.
·The NLC Ancient Books Library provides research services based on general ancient books, rare books in
foreign languages, chronicles and genealogies, and temporary thematic exhibition services.
·The NLC South Area provides professional services based on document s in foreign languages as well as
special collections in Chinese and foreign languages, and display services of the National Museum of Classic
Books.
·The NLC North Area provides services for the public, mainly including loan service and reading service of
Chinese documents, electronic resources, audio-visual resources and children’s services.
Rules and Regulations
* By showing NLC reader’s card, readers aged13 and above can enter the open-stack reading area of the
NLC and readers aged 16 and above can enter the closed-stack reading area.
* Children aged 15 and below can enter the NLC Children’s Library. Children before school age should
entering the Children’s Library shall be accompanied (陪伴) with an adult. Accompanying adults can enter the
NLC Children’s Library with valid certificates (one adult for one child).
* Personal books, periodicals and newspapers are not allowed in the Library. Bags and other articles can be
stored in the lockers for free.
* Please eat and drink in the designated areas, and do not bring food, colored or sugary drinks into the
reading area.
Opening Hours:
South Area: Monday to Saturday, 9: 00 — 17: 00
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North Area: Monday to Sunday, 9: 00 — 17: 00
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Ancient Books Library: Tuesday to Saturday, 9: 00
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Children’s Library: Tuesday to Sunday, 9: 00 — 17: 00
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40．Where can people find audio-visual resources?
A．The NLC South Area.
B．The NLC North Area.
C．The NLC Ancient Books Library.
D．The National Museum of Classic Books.
41．Which of the following is TRUE in the reading area?
A．The library provides drinks for free.
B．Children must be accompanied by an adult.
C．Readers should show their cards or certificates.
D．A 13-year-old reader can enter the closed-stack reading area.
42．When can you enter the Ancient Books Library?
A．At 9: 30 on Monday.
B．At 10: 30 on Wednesday.
C．At 8: 30 on Saturday.
D．At 15: 00 on Sunday.
C
We’ve all heard about techniques to get us more physically active — take the stairs, park the car a bit further
from your destination, get up and march in place for a minute or two when standing or sitting at a desk. Now a
study finds even simple housework may make a difference in brain health in our 70s and 80s.
“Exercise is an inexpensive way to improve health. Our study shows it may have a protective effect on the
brain,” says Dr. Aron S. Buchman with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, who led the study.
Previous research found just 45 minutes of walking three days a week actually increased brain volume
among individuals 65 and older.
The new study, published in an online issue of Neurology, is unique. Buchman was able to analyze the
actual brains of study participants. The findings are a “great thank you” to the participants who agreed to donate
their brains for research after death, he says.
The study looked at 454 older adults who were 70 or older when the research began. Of those adults, 191 had
behavioral signs of dementia (痴呆) and 263 did not.
In the research that was done in the final years of their lives, each participant wore an activity monitor called
an accelerometer. It measured those participants’ physical activity around the clock — everything from walking
around the house to exercise routines. Researchers collected and evaluated ten days of movement data for each
participant and calculated an average daily activity score.
The findings show that higher levels of daily movement were linked to better thinking and memory skills.
And when Buchman analyzed brain tissue under a microscope, this finding turned out to be the case even for
individuals with at least three signs of Alzheimer’s disease (阿尔茨海默症). Even though these individuals might
have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, 30 percent of them had “normal” cognition at death, says Buchman.
Why one person shows signs of dementia and another, who has similar degenerative (退行性的) changes in
the brain, does not, is a mystery. But Buchman says the new findings suggest that physical activity may be
protective, even while developing Alzheimer’s. It sort of masks the symptoms, he says. It suggests that you can
have some control over your brain health even if you don’t have control over developing Alzheimer’s.
And, while intense activity and exercise is highly beneficial, light activity can make a difference as well,
says Buchman. “As long as you have some activity and you’re moving, whether you’re chopping onions or
sweeping the floor,” you can reduce your risk of cognitive decline.
43．What makes the new study unique compared to previous research?
A．It involves a larger number of participants than earlier studies.
B．It proves that intense exercise is more effective than light activity.
C．It discovers that housework is the best form of exercise for the elderly.
D．It allows researchers to examine participants’ actual brain tissue after death.
44．According to the study, what is the effect of light physical activity on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease?
A．It completely cures the disease.
B．It has no significant impact on brain health.
C．It slows down the progression of the Alzheimer’s disease.
D．It may cover up symptoms and reduce the cognitive decline.
45．Which of the following would be the most appropriate title for this passage?
A．The Cure for Alzheimer’s: A New Medical Breakthrough
B．Why Housework Is Better Than Gym Exercise for Seniors
C．Physical Activity: A Protective Barrier Against Brain Aging
D．The Mystery of Dementia: Why Some People Are Immune
46．What is Dr. Buchman’s attitude towards the study’s findings?
A．Appreciative and cautiously optimistic.
B．Indifferent to the participants’ contributions.
C．Pessimistic about their practical application.
D．Suspicious of the link between exercise and brain health.
Section C
Directions: Read the following passages. Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each
sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need.
Cybercab: A New Era of Robotaxi Transportation
The introduction of Tesla’s Cybercab has marked a groundbreaking step in the future of urban transportation.
Designed as a dedicated robotaxi, this autonomous vehicle abandons conventional controls such as steering wheels
and pedals, relying entirely on AI-powered Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. 47 With a streamlined two-
seat layout and advanced sensors, it aims to reshape how people travel in cities.
Cybercab represents a giant leap in both technology and concept. Its core is an advanced neural network that
processes visual data in real time, enabling precise navigation and response to complex road situations. According
to official data, its safety level is roughly ten times higher than that of human driving. 48 It can cut down
traffic accidents, ease congestion and lower travel costs significantly.
49 Many worry about legal responsibility, system security and ethical dilemmas (道德困境) in
extreme situations. Public acceptance remains another barrier, as some passengers still feel uncomfortable riding in
fully driverless vehicles. Technical reliability and emergency handling must be further tested and improved.
To prepare for an era of autonomous mobility, governments, companies and the public need to work together.
Clear laws and regulations should be made to define operation standards and responsibility. 50 With
continuous breakthroughs and cautious (谨慎的) promotion, Cybercab and similar innovations are expected to
make transportation smarter, greener and more efficient for everyone.
A．Traditional taxis will gradually disappear in the near future.
B．Some users complain about the limited space inside Cybercab.
C．This breakthrough can greatly benefit traffic safety and efficiency.
D．Meanwhile, public trust and understanding need to be gradually built.
E．It is no longer just a means of transport but an intelligent mobile space.
F．However, this pioneering invention also brings unavoidable challenges.
III. Summary Writing (10 分)
51．Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no
more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible.
The Myth of Short-Term Memory
Short-term memory contains the contents of your thoughts right now, including what you intend to do in
the next few seconds. Actually, it is doing some mental calculations. You may think about what you’ll say next in a
conversation or walk to the hall closet with the intention of getting a pair of gloves.
Short-term memory is easily disturbed or disrupted. It depends on your active attention to the items in the
“next thing to do” file in your mind. You do this by thinking about them, perhaps repeating them over and over
again (“I’m going to the closet to get gloves”). But any distraction — a new thought, someone asking you a
question, the telephone ringing — can disrupt your short-term memory by interfering with this attentional
maintenance process. Our ability to automatically restore the contents of our short-term memory declines slightly
with every decade after 30.
But age is not the major factor so commonly assumed. I’ve been teaching undergraduates for my entire
career and I can say that even 20-year-olds make short-term memory errors — loads of them. They walk into the
wrong classroom; they show up to exams without the necessary No. 2 pencil; they forget something I had just said
two minutes before. These are similar to the kinds of things 70-year-olds do.
The relevant difference is not age but rather how we describe these events, the stories we tell ourselves about
them. Twenty-year-olds don’t think, “Oh, dear, this must be early-onset brain damage.” They think, “I really need
to get more than four hours of sleep.” The 70-year-old observes these same events and worries about her brain
health. This is not to say that brain damage-related memory impairments are fiction. Instead, every failure of short-
term memory doesn’t necessarily indicate a biological disorder. In the absence of brain disease, most research
findings indicate that even the oldest adults show little or no memory or cognitive decline beyond age 85 and 90.
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IV. Translation (第1-2 句，每句3 分；第3 句，4 分；第4 句5 分；共15 分)
Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets.
52．消息传来在告别会上所有在场的同学和老师都畅所欲言。(Word)
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53．倘若人工智能完全取代人类劳动，那岂不是每个人都面临失业的风险？(risk)
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54．那段痛苦的经历让这位学者清楚地意识到详细的计划只能通过日复一日的行动和选择来实现。(clear)
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55．众所周知，缺乏有质的睡眠对人的健康和学习效率的影响是显而易见的。我们应当劳逸结合，因为俗
话说得好：“欲速则不达”。(acknowledge)
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V. Guided Writing （25 分）
56．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in
Chinese.
假设你是明启中学高三学生李华，你的英国笔友Jim 在来信中提到，他对你们在寒假期间进行的社会实践
活动很感兴趣。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括：
1．活动的具体情况；
2．你的个人收获或感受。
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