绝密★考试结束前
2026 年高考第二次模拟考试
英语
（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：150 分）
注意事项：
1．本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准
考证号填写在答题卡上。
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3．回答第Ⅱ卷时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答
题卡上。
第一节（共5 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分7.5 分）
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段
对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1．Who will the man travel to China with?
A．The woman.
B．His family.
C．His colleague.
2．What does the woman think about the film?
A．The acting is poor.
B．The plot is confusing.
C．The ending is exciting.
3．Where was the man’s package delivered?
A．To his home.
B．To his company.
C．To the post office.
4．What is the reason for the woman’s new choice for lunch?
A．She is on a diet.
B．She is fond of vegetables.
C．She is tired of eating meat.
5．What’s the man’s concern about Zootopia 2?
A．It’s not creative enough. B．Judy and Nick aren’t funny. C．New characters aren’t vivid.
第二节（共15 小题；每小题1.5 分，满分22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳
选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完
后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What will the weather be like tomorrow?
A．Dry.
B．Wet.
C．Hot.
7．What will the man probably do tomorrow?
A．Watch a movie.
B．Visit the dentist.
C．Hike in the Lake District.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
8．Which event impressed the woman most?
A．The dance party.
B．The yard sale.
C．The picnic.
9．What were the neighbors like before?
A．They held small events. B．They seldom interacted.
C．They shared their belongings.
10．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．A regular activity.
B．Weekend plans.
C．Changes in the community.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
11．Where does the conversation take place?
A．In a classroom.
B．In a library.
C．In a bookstore.
12．When should Jack finish the article?
A．On Wednesday.
B．On Tuesday.
C．On Monday.
13．What will Jack write about?
A．His favorite book.
B．His favorite play.
C．His favorite movie.
听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
14．What made the man give up a sailing trip last weekend?
A．The busy schedule.
B．The long distance.
C．The high cost.
15．What did Jenny do last weekend?
A．She participated in a competition.
B．She won a football prize at the park.
C．She played tennis with her brother.
16．Who got injured?
A．Emily.
B．Joe.
C．Andy.
17．What will the woman do next weekend?
A．Go to the beach with the man.
B．Go swimming and fishing alone.
C．Invite the man to a basketball game.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18．What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk?
A．To seek volunteers.
B．To raise funds for the program.
C．To celebrate the program’s 10th anniversary.
19．How did the speaker initially become associated with the Horizon youth program?
A．Through the shelter.
B．Through the police.
C．Through the high school.
20．Who is the speaker likely addressing?
A．A group of homeless youths. B．Parents of school students. C．Supporters of the program.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50 分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Most passwords are still weak. A study by Specops found that 98.5% of real-world passwords are
objectively weak. Only 1.5% of passwords made it into the “strong” zone, defined as being at least 15 characters
long and using two or more character types. Only 3.3% of passwords were longer than 15 characters. This means
that most passwords can be cracked quickly using inexpensive powerful computer tools.
The most common passwords were eight characters long with just two character types, such as
“Summer22” or “Office99”. About 8% of all passwords fell into this dangerously basic zone. Close behind were
eight-character passwords with only one character type, most often letters alone, and in many cases lowercase
letters only. These accounted for another 7.6% of all passwords.
When password length is held constant, security depends largely on the variety of characters used. The
table below illustrates this effect.
Character set
Size of set
Total
combinations
How long to crack?
15 characters password
of lowercase only (a-z)
26
2615~1. 68×1021
Easily cracked with powerful
tools in days or weeks
15 characters password
of lowercase +
uppercase (a-z, A-Z)
52
5215~2. 53×1025
Much harder to crack, but still
possible over time
15 characters password
of alphanumeric (a-z,
A-Z, 0-9)
62
6215~7. 70×1026
Very strong passwords for most
practical use cases
15 characters password
of all printable
characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-
9, symbols)
94
9415~2. 25×1029
Nearly impossible to crack
In addition to character variety, password length also plays an important role in security. Using passwords
of 16 to 20 characters with at least two different character types-letters, numbers, or symbols-pushes the number
of possible combinations into the trillions. Even high- end cracking farms would take years or centuries to break
them. In reality, however, weak passwords are still very common. As Darren James, Senior Product Manager at
Specops, notes, “Many users are still low-hanging fruit for online thieves, who can crack their passwords in
seconds.”
21．What percentage of passwords are the most common type?
A．1.5%.
B．3.3%.
C．7.6%.
D．8%.
22．What is the main factor the table compares?
A．The size of set.
B．Use of letters.
C．The cracking method.
D．Password length.
23．Why does the author quote Darren James?
A．To introduce his company.
B．To warn the online thieves.
C．To stress the worrying reality.
D．To criticize users for poor choices.
B
Dr. Punam Krishan is a general practitioner — a GP — one of the doctors who stand on the front line of
medicine. GPs treat everyday illnesses, listen carefully to patients’ concerns, and decide when special medical
care is needed. Beyond her work in clinics, Dr. Krishan is also a familiar face on television and the author of
several books, including How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs, You and Your Body, and her latest
release, The Superhero’s First Aid Manual.
Her journey into medicine began with caring for others. “It started off with me wanting to help people
understand themselves better,” she once explained. She often noticed when someone looked unwell and felt driven
to ask why. That quiet curiosity led her deeper into science, even when it was challenging, and eventually toward
a life dedicated to healing others.
To Dr. Krishan, being a GP is “one of the most incredible jobs in the world”. Every day, she meets people
from different backgrounds and at different stages of life. With only ten minutes per patient, she must listen
closely, read between the lines, and uncover the truth behind their symptoms, “It makes me feel a bit like a
detective,” she said. Patients may arrive with one problem or many, and finding the right answer brings a sense of
excitement that never fades. She describes her role as being “a bit of a best friend to people”.
Her newest book was shaped by a deeply personal loss. When she was a child, her grandfather died, and for
years she worried she had missed signs that he was unwell. That experience stayed with her and formed a
powerful belief: recognizing illness can be a life-saving skill, even for children. Through her book, she teaches
young readers to recognize emergencies such as allergic reactions or heart attacks, and to take simple but vital
steps — staying calm, calling 999, or placing someone in the recovery position. For Dr. Krishan, heroism begins
with care, courage, and knowledge. “Children should know the basics of how to be a superhero in that moment,”
she added.
24．What can we learn about Dr. Krishan from the first paragraph?
A．She takes on multiple roles.
B．She excels in detailed work.
C．She takes pleasure in reading.
D．She aims for public recognition.
25．Why did Dr. Krishan dive into science?
A．To tackle the scientific challenges.
B．To make up for her childhood regret.
C．To observe the lives of patients better.
D．To find explanations for what she observed.
26．How does Dr. Krishan find her work as a GP?
A．Fast-paced but fulfilling.
B．Stressful but stable.
C．Challenging but well-paid.
D．Exhausting but promising.
27．What does Dr. Krishan’s experience indicate according to the last paragraph?
A．Better late than never.
B．Fix the roof before it rains.
C．Time and tide wait for no man.
D．Opportunity favors the prepared mind.
C
Everyone has heard that it’s vital to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Get anything less, and you are
more likely to suffer from poor health in the short and long term. But in recent years, scientists have discovered a
rare group of people who consistently get little shut-eye and are no worse for wear.
Natural short sleepers, as they are called, are genetically wired to need only four to six hours of sleep a
night. These exceptions suggest that quality, not quantity, is what matters. If scientists could figure out what these
people do differently, it might, they hope, provide insight into sleep’s very nature.
Ying-Hui Fu, a human geneticist and neuroscientist at UC San Francisco, recalls there is one family whose
members woke up early but didn’t go to bed early, and felt refreshed after only about six hours of sleep. They
were the first people identified with familial natural short sleep, a condition that runs in families like other genetic
features. Fu and her colleague Ptaček thought the short sleep originated from a mutation (变异) in a gene called
DEC2. The researchers went on to genetically engineer the DEC2 mutation into mice, showing that the animals
need less sleep than their littermates.
Over time, the researchers have identified seven genes associated with natural short sleep. Like mice,
people who are naturally short sleepers seem to be immune (免疫的) to the ill effects of short sleep. If anything,
they do extraordinarily well. Research suggests that such people are ambitious, energetic and optimistic, with
remarkable recoverability against stress and higher thresholds (阈值) for pain.
But though sleep has a strong genetic component, it can also be shaped by the environment. Knowing that
better sleep is possible, and understanding the basis, could point the way to interventions to improve sleep,
enabling more people to live longer, healthier lives.
28．What does the underlined part “no worse for wear” in paragraph 1 mean?
A．Unharmed.
B．Uncomfortable.
C．Abnormal.
D．Exhausted.
29．What can we know about the mentioned family in paragraph 3?
A．They are early to bed and early to rise.
B．Their sleep quality depends on the quantity.
C．They are genetically built to require less sleep.
D．DEC2 is a decisive factor in their health condition.
30．What is the ultimate goal of this research?
A．To develop tools for editing sleep genes.
B．To improve sleep quality for better health.
C．To identify specific sleep-related genes.
D．To create universal sleep reduction programs.
31．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Less Shut-Eye, Better Health
B．Sleep Quality and Gene Mutation
C．The ones Who Need Less Sleep
D．The Hidden Costs of Short Sleep
D
Climate change is causing rising temperatures and extreme weather events. What if there were a way to
cool Earth by reflecting the Sun?
In 2022, the US company Make Sunsets released two weather balloons above Baja California in Mexico.
These balloons, when reaching a certain height, burst open, spreading sulfur dioxide particles (二氧化硫颗粒)
across the sky, thus creating a bright mist in the sky that reflects sunlight. A similar weather balloon test flight was
launched in the UK. This method belongs to solar geoengineering, a process of bouncing sunlight back into space.
Other approaches include installing reflectors on satellites, though these are more technically complex.
In a world of rising temperatures, dimming the Sun is an immediate way to cool the planet. Luke Iseman,
the founder of Make Sunsets, claims that without solar geoengineering there are no other realistic choices to stay
below 2℃, beyond which many effects of climate change will be irreversible (不可逆转). Studies have confirmed
its effectiveness: a 2022 Yale study suggested reflecting sunlight could slow sea-level rise and help restore polar
ice. Financially, it is also more possible: the estimated annual cost is around $10 billion, far lower than the trillions
of dollars required for a full global transition to renewable energy.
However, over 380 scientists worldwide have opposed the technology. Some warn that interfering with the
weather may disrupt rainfall patterns, triggering droughts in some regions and floods in others. Since its effects
are not limited to participating nations, conflicts between countries could arise. Additionally, experts argue that it
might encourage polluters to continue burning fossil fuels. There is also concern about long-term maintenance: if
solar geoengineering is stopped suddenly, Earth could face a sharp temperature surge, severely harming wildlife.
Given its potential benefits and significant risks, solar geoengineering requires cautious evaluation.
Governments, scientists, and global organizations should cooperate to conduct thorough research, assess its long-
term impacts, and establish strict regulatory frameworks before any large-scale implementation.
32．What is the function of the balloons released by Make Sunsets?
A．To absorb sulfur dioxide particles.
B．To form a sunlight-reflecting mist.
C．To monitor extreme weather changes.
D．To help install sunlight reflectors.
33．What’s the advantage of solar geoengineering over renewable energy transition according to the text?
A．It is more affordable.
B．It is more eco-friendly.
C．It is easier to carry out.
D．It is more accessible.
34．What can we infer from paragraph 4 about solar geoengineering?
A．It may reduce the use of oil.
B．It may cause damage to satellites.
C．It mainly benefits nations involved.
D．It may affect rainfall distribution.
35．What’s the author’s attitude to dimming the Sun?
A．Supportive.
B．Opposed.
C．Objective.
D．Doubtful.
第二节（共5 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分12.5 分）
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。
It’s well-documented that reading teaches kids more than just new facts. Reading aloud to babies activates
parts of their brain that support mental imagery and help them gain meaning from language. 36 But
despite the established benefits of reading, books aren’t accessible to everyone.
In a 2018 study, researchers in New York University placed book vending ( 销售) machines in poor
communities where children’s books are rare or nonexistent. 37 What about libraries? The researchers
asked participants about how they used local libraries and found that they were “rarely seen as an option”.
38 This is a time when school and early childhood programs are not in session. As a result,
disadvantaged children fall behind academically during this “seasonal summer slide”, widening the gap between
them and the disadvantaged kids.
The researchers set out to see how vending machines in four low-income neighborhoods would affect
family reading patterns and the academic downslide over summer. The machines were put in the neighborhoods
for eight weeks. 39 More than 64,000 free books were popped out to 26,200 unique readers over the
course of the summer. And the other 38,235 were repeat users.
However, the vending machines weren’t enough to get children uninterested in reading to pick up a book.
Forty percent of passersby visited but didn’t make a selection. “Our findings suggest that only having one side of
the equation — access to books or adult support — is not enough,” said co-author Susan B．Neuman. “Children
need access to books in their neighborhoods. 40 ”
A．They turned out quite popular.
B．The machines provide more books than libraries.
C．Families in these areas don’t have enough access to books.
D．Adults need to create an environment that inspires reading.
E．It also reduces the risk of children having behavior problems.
F．This problem of access to books is worsened over the summer.
G．The authors conducted a series of questionnaires and interviews.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30 分）
第一节 （共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the India of the 1990s, my family resided in Mumbai. We didn’t possess a car, so 41 was an
integral part of our daily routine. I frequently accompanied my father, pedaling there from our house to a
neighborhood store. I’d 42 behind him with a small bag balanced on my handlebars, picking up the
month’s groceries.
Years later, in 2018, I cycled again, but this time in 43 for conquering high mountain passes. I
assembled a group of like-minded individuals and we trained for our most 44 ride yet: The Himalayan
Passes. Those rides taught me about determination, 45 ambition and the power in companionship.
Then in 2023, I joined the Pedal India 120-day Challenge, which demanded cycling at least 5 km daily for
120 days without 46 for a great build. What started as a commitment to 47 became
something more profound. The daily discipline of showing up, rain or shine, 48 my deeper passion for
cycling. As a professional development trainer at my firm, I aimed to bring this newfound energy into my work.
Traditional office meetings often felt unproductive, so I 49 my individual guidance meetings into
cycling meetings. It worked wonders. Hence, at the beginning of 2024, our company was in a crucial period of
transition and I was determined to help my team 50 change, not oppose it. To 51 the
connections among employees, I began holding one-on-one cycling meetings with my team. We talked more
honestly and listened more deeply. Those cycling sessions 52 new dimensions of honesty and trust.
Then the idea truly solidifies: what if I used cycling not just for fitness or connection, but as a platform for
a life of 53 ? And so Cycle. TalkCONNECT, a non-profit organization, was born in 2024. I envisioned
cycling with one person a week, but the response was 54 and unexpected. People have requested cycles
to celebrate anniversaries, to 55 birthdays, or to mourn losses. To date, I have completed 380 cycles.
41．A．jogging
B．hiking
C．biking
D．walking
42．A．switch
B．bargain
C．push
D．trail
43．A．readiness
B．exchange
C．charge
D．compensation
44．A．troublesome
B．challenging
C．imaginary
D．additional
45．A．secret
B．diverse
C．shared
D．personal
46．A．qualification
B．assumption
C．competition
D．interruption
47．A．fitness
B．fun
C．profit
D．development
48．A．ceased
B．fueled
C．reduced
D．faded
49．A．divided
B．transported
C．maintained
D．transformed
50．A．embrace
B．resist
C．contain
D．showcase
51．A．reveal
B．consider
C．strengthen
D．figure
52．A．gave away
B．opened up
C．turned in
D．insisted on
53．A．quality
B．power
C．purpose
D．pride
54．A．engaging
B．disturbing
C．frustrating
D．overwhelming
55．A．mark
B．address
C．draw
D．attend
第二节（共10 小题；每小题1. 5 分, 满分15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。
Yi embroidery, a cherished intangible cultural heritage from China’s Liangshan region, has developed
remarkably in recent years. Once a traditional craft, it is now captivating international fashion audiences while
56 (empower) local communities.
The journey 57 the global stage was not smooth. Cultural inheritor Aniu Aga recalls that the
craft’s survival 58 (be) once seriously at risk due to declining interest. Determined to preserve the
heritage, she began 59 (extensive) researching and collecting traditional Yi garments. Her perseverance
bore fruit when her designs, inspired by the clouds and mountains of Liangshan, 60 (showcase) at a
prestigious fashion show in Paris. The unique beauty and ingenious details, deeply impressed international
designers and spectators alike.
The revival of Yi embroidery today successfully combines cultural preservation with economic
development. 61 network of workshops has been established across Liangshan. Through training programs,
local women master professional skills, gain practical abilities, 62 earn a stable income, especially
during agricultural off-seasons. This not only sustains livelihoods but also ensures the craft’s transmission. The
growing “Guochao” or China-chic trend has further boosted demand, leading to increasing 63 (order).
Moreover, innovation is driving the craft forward. Designers are exploring creative integrations, such as
combining embroidery with modern accessories, 64 helps weave traditional patterns back into
contemporary daily life. Supported by institutional policies, the industry now provides employment for tens of
thousands.
“Only by showing our culture with confidence can we win global applause,” Aniu Aga states. She believes
that collective effort is key, hoping more will join in 65 (ensure) that this vibrant tradition continues to
thrive and inspire the world.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40 分）
第一节（满分15 分）
66．你校将举办英语演讲比赛。请你以 Physical and Mental Health 为题写一篇发言稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 陈述看法;
2. 提出建议。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80 个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Physical and Mental Health
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第二节（满分25 分）
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Coach Harper announced the school’s Spring Relay and invited families to join practices so everyone could
learn the meaning of teamwork. My best friend Ruby immediately pulled me into signing up with Lucas, who was
always athletic and energetic. My dad promised to attend every practice, calling himself our “team booster”.
On the first day, practices soon filled with energy. Ruby’s dad, Lucas’s mom, and my dad cheered for us.
Coach Harper taught us basic techniques, such as gentle stretching movements and steady breathing techniques. I
wasn’t sure how well I could run, but joining with friends and family felt like stepping into a warm adventure.
After our first training session, Coach Harper saw my dad carrying a special whistle in his hand, which was
given by my granddad, a retired PE teacher. Then he borrowed it for our practice.
Before each run, Coach Harper blew the whistle regularly, as if rhythm helped him guide us. I watched this
habit with a small smile, and it reminded me of my granddad. Passing the baton (接力棒) felt tricky at first, but
my dad kept repeating, “Trust the hands waiting for you.”
Coach Harper added new tasks as we improved. First, we ran in a slow turn. Then we jumped lightly on
soft ground before giving the baton. Ruby laughed the whole time, and Lucas wrote down our times. Parents
helped prepare the track and cheered for us, making me feel braver each day.
One afternoon, Coach Harper announced that the official relay would include a “family-assist moment”, but
he didn’t say what form it would take. Ruby guessed cheering signs, and Lucas guessed little bells. My dad
showed a yellow ribbon (丝带) he planned to wave on race day and said that he would run “one heroic lap”,
which I treated as a joke. I only knew our practices became smoother each week.
注意：
(1)续写词数应为150 个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The race day arrived.
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The finish came quickly.
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