【灿烂六月·高考金8 卷】
备战2026 年高考英语模拟卷02（广东特供卷）
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。
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【来源】 广东省领航高中联盟2025 一2026 学年高三一轮复习10 月阶段检测英语试题
Sports are not a modern invention. People around the world have enjoyed exciting and meaningful sports since
ancient times. Here are some examples of ancient sports from different cultures.
Egyptian Pharaohs’ Running Race
In ancient Egypt, kings demonstrated their physical strength by running during the Sed Festival. This special
event took place after a king had ruled for 30 years. For example, Pharaoh Djoser ran around the temple for a long
time to prove he was still healthy and strong.
Minoan Bull-Leaping
The Minoan people created a very dangerous sport called bull-leaping. In this event, athletes would run directly
at a charging bull, grab its horns (角) and leap over its back. Wall paintings from the Palace of Knossos show these
exciting scenes.
Mesopotamian Wrestling
Ancient Mesopotamians practiced wrestling and boxing. Stone carvings show strong fighters wearing skirts
during matches. These matches were intense, with fighters wrestling like wild animals.
Ancient Chinese Archery (射箭)
In the Zhou Dynasty’s royal education, archery was a required skill for men. Competitions, called “sheyi”, were
held with strict rules and ceremonies. To win, a person needed both physical skill and qualities such as grace, self-
control and respect. These contests often took place in temples and served to promote moral values and social order.
Although ancient sports varied widely in form and intent, they universally highlighted the value of skill.
Beyond mere competition, these activities were deeply integrated into their societies, reflecting cultural beliefs and
shaping a sense of community.
1．What do Minoan bull-leaping and Mesopotamian wrestling have in common?
A．They followed strict ceremonies.
B．They were created to honor kings.
C．They were physically demanding.
D．They included fighting against animals.
2．What is special about ancient Chinese archery?
A．It had flexible rules.
B．It helped build character.
C．It encouraged self-expression.
D．It served as public entertainment.
3．What is the purpose of the text?
A．To stress the importance of sports.
B．To inform readers of modern sports.
C．To discuss the possible origins of sports.
D．To show some ancient sports and their cultural value.
B
【来源】广东省四校高三教学质量检测2025-2026 学年高三上学期10 月月考英语试题
A student from a humble background who once worked odd jobs on construction sites to relieve his family
from burdens has undergone a remarkable transformation through admission and education at China’s top Tsinghua
University.
Six years ago, Shan Xiaolong’s admission to Tsinghua University made headlines for his journey from a
construction site job to scoring 676 in the Gaokao and securing a place in the Department of Electronic Engineering.
On June 30, Shan joined 3,500 fellow undergraduates at the graduation ceremony for the class of 2024. He plans to
pursue master’s research in artificial intelligence after graduation.
To support his family and fund his education, Shan took up a temporary construction job during summer
vacation after his Gaokao, earning a daily wage of 200 yuan ($27. 5). Government student loans and charitable funds
were also in place to assist his studies.
At Tsinghua, Shan transitioned from a “construction site boy” to a regular student, concentrating himself on
his studies. “Coming to Tsinghua, I hope to contribute more to the country, engage in cutting-edge research, and
truly make a practical impact on the people,” he said.
Inspired by a lecture from Major General Zhu Fengrong, a 1966 Tsinghua alumnus, Shan realized the
importance of contributing to the nation and society. This reflection led him to join the People’s Liberation Army
Navy during his junior year, seeking a new environment to deepen his understanding and growth.
After completing his military service and returning to Tsinghua, Shan served as a counselor for the school’s
Student Affairs Office, focusing on supporting students from similar backgrounds. He encouraged them to seize
opportunities and pursue their dreams. He also once organized a public welfare classroom in his hometown, offering
free instruction to students from economically disadvantaged families.
“At Tsinghua, I have seen a larger world than I had ever imagined before, ” said Shan in a thanks letter to a
scholarship provider. During college, he participated in overseas exchanges and astronomical research projects,
arousing his passion for exploring the frontiers of technology.
4．Why did Shan take up a construction job during his summer vacation?
A．To gain work experience.
B．To learn practical skills.
C．To sustain his family and finance his studies.
D．To contribute more to the country.
5．How did Shan influence the students from similar circumstances?
A．He was able to provide them with practical job advice.
B．He encouraged them to contribute to the nation and society.
C．He inspired them to chase their goals and grasp any chance.
D．He organized support programs to help them adjust to university life.
6．Which of the following best describes Shan’s quality?
A．Faithful and ambitious.
B．Charitable and devoted.
C．Intelligent and innovative.
D．Persistent and inspiring.
7．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．The Power of Education
B．A Desire to Contribute to Society
C．A Tsinghua-admitted Student from Humble Family
D．Opportunities for Social Mobility and Career Advancement
C
【来源】广东省揭阳市揭阳三校联考2025-2026 学年高三上学期10 月月考英语试题
When Sonja Detrinidad opened her online shop selling houseplants, she didn’t have high hopes for it. But the
opposite happened: She was flooded, shipping out 1,200 orders in June of 2020 alone. In the past year, Detrinidad
sent out more than 70,000 plants. Her success is just one example of increased time at home leading to an explosion
in the houseplant industry.
“Plants are in fashion right now,” says Dr. Melinda Knuth, a researcher from the University of Florida.
“People who live in plant-rich environments report a higher life satisfaction rating, ” she says. “Adding more nature
to our environment can change our mood and how we think.” Plants can improve our state of mind in a few ways but
the biggest is by decreasing our level of cortisol, the stress hormone (激素) in our body.
“Students who are around plants perform better academically than students who are in a classroom without
plants,” says Knuth. “This productivity also translates into the workplace for adults. Our study showed that there was
a 30% decrease in sick leave for people who were in plant-rich workplaces.”
If you’re among the groups of people who are enjoying the mental and physical health benefits of surrounding
yourself with plants, don’t beat yourself up if one (or a few!) doesn’t make it. “Doctors practice medicine and
lawyers practice law and you should allow yourself the practice it takes to sustain a plant. Tending to plants is an
exercise in patience and learning. Be invested in taking care of it, but if it dies, go get another one,” Detrinidad says.
8．How was Detrinidad’s business when it started?
A．It faced tough competition.
B．It suffered a great loss.
C．It got lots of financial support.
D．It went surprisingly well.
9．What is one of Knuth’s findings about plants?
A．They appeal more to students.
B．They purify the environment.
C．They raise the cortisol level.
D．They enhance productivity.
10．What does Detrinidad try to explain by mentioning doctors and lawyers?
A．The necessity of social skills.
B．The meaning of sustainability.
C．The importance of repeated efforts.
D．The value of professional opinions.
11．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Time to Replace Houseplants
B．Plants Boost Your Mood
C．Tips on Choosing Houseplants
D．Plants Brighten Your Home
D
【来源】2026 届广东六校联盟高三上学期第二次联考英语试卷
Scientists are advancing brain-computer interface (BCI) technology with a breakthrough system that translates
inner speech into audible words. Developed by US researchers, this “thought decoder ( 解码器)” achieved 74%
accuracy in converting the imagined speech of four paralyzed volunteers into sound.
Unlike earlier BCIs, which relied on brain signals from attempted speech or writing, the new device directly
interprets neural patterns linked to phonemes (speech units), aiming to restore fluent communication for those with
speech or motor disabilities.
The system works by implanting sensors in the motor cortex ( 运动皮层), the brain region controlling
movement, including speech. As volunteers think of words, machine learning algorithms ( 算法) analyze neural
activity to identify phoneme patterns and reconstruct sentences. Stanford neuroscientist Benyamin Meschede-Krasa
explains, “If you just have to think about speech instead of actually trying to speak, it’s potentially easier and faster.”
Researchers discovered overlapping brain signals between attempted and imagined speech, but the system
could distinguish them through probability calculations. For example, it recognized 125,000 words by linking
frequent phoneme combinations. “These patterns are a similar but smaller version of attempted speech activity,”
notes Stanford’s Frank Willett, adding, “We decoded them well enough to prove the principle, but not as well as
attempted speech.”
There’s still a long way to go here, and the BCI often fell far short of that 74% maximum accuracy rating.
However, by utilizing upgraded implant technology and mapping more of the brain for thought cues, the researchers
are confident that the system can be quickly improved over the next few years.
Another issue to overcome is the potential for translating, logging, and speaking out inner monologues that
are intended to be kept private — not something you want in a BCI. Safeguards like thinking of a special password
start and stop decoding could be implemented here, the researchers suggest. This concept was trialed in the
experiments with 98 percent accuracy.
This follows other progress, such as a recent real-time thought-decoding study (personalized to one
individual). “The future of BCIs is bright,” Willett says. “This gives hope that speech BCIs may one day restore
communication as fluent and natural as conversational speech.”
12．How does the new BCI system differ from earlier models?
A．It uses external sensors instead of implants.
B．It requires physical movement to generate speech.
C．It relies on brain signals from attempted writing only.
D．It directly decodes neural patterns associated with inner speech.
13．What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
A．Benyamin Meschede-Krasa invented the new BCI system.
B．The motor cortex is only responsible for speaking movements.
C．Machine learning plays a key role in linking brain signals to words.
D．The new BCI needs users to silently speak words to generate neural signals.
14．What privacy concern is raised about the BCI system?
A．It stores thoughts without user approval.
B．It might decode unintended private thoughts.
C．It cannot differentiate between multiple users.
D．It requires users to share mental passwords publicly
15．Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A．BCIs: The Future of Medical Implants. B．Breakthrough in Decoding Imagined Speech.
C．The Morals of Translating Inner Monologues. D．Overcoming Paralysis Through Brain Technology.
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。
【来源】广东省名校联盟2025-2026 学年高三上学期9 月调研考试英语试题
I was recently reminded of something I know, but usually don’t have to consider. When people yell at one
another, it is very hard to hear. Obviously, I am not intending to be literal. Of course, the volume of yelling ensures
that we can hear. 16 That is, if we can get past the yelling to hear even that.
At the time of this event, I was just annoyed that people were yelling in the workplace. In hindsight, I can
recognize that the yellers were both hurt — even feeling scared, angry, and misunderstood. But I could not hear that
at the time due to all of the yelling.Think about the last time you heard someone yell. Now consider the most recent
situation in which someone whispered. To which did you attend more? Possibly the yelling because it does
sometimes signal danger. 17 My guess…the whisper.
18 ~ Theodore Roosevelt
While President Roosevelt was referring to foreign policy, the message is still clear. Yelling and blustering do
not garner respect and trust in the long run. Instead, speaking softly, carefully, and clearly — while following
through on promises — is much more powerful.
I have recently begun meditating (today was day 22). 19 Basically, it teaches drawing back to
awareness of “now” each time the mind wanders to the past or future. By now, you may wonder what this has to do
with yelling. Many of our emotions stem from past judgments or future worries. 20 We simply experience
the now with openness and curiosity — neither gives rise to yelling. Meditation may even help us relate to others in
a kind way, which is incompatible with yelling.
A．But yelling interferes with hearing the intended message — other than basic emotions like anger or fear.
B．This practice focuses on mindfulness and encourages using what’s learned in daily life.
C．Speak softly and carry a big stick.
D．If we stay in the present, we carry much less emotional baggage.
E．However, to which did you attend more closely?
F．Mindfulness trains us to control impulsive emotions like anger.
G．Yelling often makes others feel attacked and unwilling to communicate.
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。
【来源】广东省深圳市龙华区深圳市致理中学2025-2026 学年高三上学期10 月月考英语试题
I never planned on learning Chinese. Even when I found out I was going to Shanghai, I assumed that I would
be able to 21 English. It didn’t take long for me to realize how naive (天真的) I was. Chinese characters
are totally foreign and 22 . I quickly got sick of not being able to understand anything, and I decided to
23 for the Chinese class offered by my university.
I had Chinese every weekday, after which I spent at least an hour 24 the lesson. In the evening, my
friends and I quizzed each other on the 25 we had to master. More importantly, I made a conscious (有意
识的) 26 to communicate in Chinese in stores and restaurants. I was 27 when I was able to
have a simple conversation with the locals.
When I 28 achieved “A”s on my Chinese exams, I thought it was time to take a break from
studying for Chinese every day and focus on my other classes. Unfortunately, this turned out to be a(n) 29 .
Not only were the lessons themselves getting harder, but my study habits were 30 . I had no choice but to
start from the beginning in terms of coming up with and 31 new study habits.
With finals coming up, I have established my golden rule: there isn’t a(n) 32 way to learn a new
language. Once you commit and accept that you are a 33 , it becomes an ongoing process of exploration,
failure, reassessment, and trying again. Am I fluent now? Not even 34 . In fact, I may never be. But I
learned how to be honest with myself and get through 35 .
21．A．share with
B．put up with
C．deal with
D．keep up with
22．A．inflexible
B．incomprehensible
C．unmemorable
D．unacceptable
23．A．register
B．provide
C．account
D．prepare
24．A．evaluating
B．adapting
C．presenting
D．reviewing
25．A．structures
B．articles
C．characters
D．rules
26．A．effort
B．statement
C．appointment
D．commitment
27．A．relaxed
B．delighted
C．shocked
D．moved
28．A．exceptionally B．obviously
C．randomly
D．regularly
29．A．challenge
B．accident
C．mistake
D．escape
30．A．worsening
B．emerging
C．changing
D．developing
31．A．kicking
B．posing
C．breaking
D．exploring
32．A．innovative
B．useful
C．available
D．perfect
33．A．follower
B．beginner
C．supporter
D．winner
34．A．close
B．ready
C．sure
D．right
35．A．misadventures B．hesitations
C．setbacks
D．disasters
第二节(共15 小题:每小题1 分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
【来源】广东省四校联考2025-2026 学年高三上学期9 月月考英语试题
Originally constructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin as an irrigation (灌溉) and flood control system,
Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient 36 (engineer) skill and is still in use today.
During the Warring States period, people living along the banks of the Min River were troubled by annual
flooding. Irrigation engineer Li Bing 37 (lead) a team to construct an embankment (堤坝) to redirect part
of the river’s flow upon thorough investigation. Then they cut a channel through Mount Yulei to let out the extra
water. During the construction, cutting the channel proved to be a much more challenging task than 38
(anticipate), as the tools available could not break through the hard rock of the mountain. Therefore, they used a
39 (combine) of fire and water to heat and cool the rocks until they broke 40 could be removed.
Once completed, the system prevented floods and made Sichuan one of China’s most productive 41
(agriculture) regions by using the redirected water 42 irrigation.
Now if you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an unusual construction 43 looks like a fish’s mouth.
This famous attraction, Yuzui, together with two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, 44
(design) scientifically to control the water flow throughout the year. Recognized as 45 UNESCO
heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40 分)
第一节(满分15 分)
【来源】广东省部分学校2025-2026 学年高三上学期9 月月考英语试题
46．假定你是李华，上周你参加了“社区图书交换活动(Community Book Swap)”，请以此为题写一篇短文向
你校英文报社投稿，内容包括：
1．活动过程;
2．你的收获。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80 左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Community Book Swap
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第二节(满分25 分)
47．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。
【来源】广东省2025-2026 学年高三上学期八校联盟质量检测试题
It was a Saturday morning when the restaurant owner John called me aside. “I need to go out to deal with
something,” he said. “Can you take charge for a few hours?”
My heart skipped a beat. I’d worked here for just two weeks, but I was always under his watch. “Just me and
the chef in the kitchen? I… I’m not sure,” I stammered.
John said firmly, “You’ve been watching, learning, and helping with every detail — taking orders correctly,
keeping tables clean and handling change. I’m sure you’re ready.”
“What if there are accidents?” I asked worriedly.
“I’m sure you’ve learned the techniques from the past days,” John replied. Before he rushed out of the
restaurant, he added, “Just trust yourself, find ways out and remember to smile.”
Taking a deep breath, I straightened my apron ( 围裙) and walked toward the front of the restaurant. The
crowd was starting to walk in — families with kids, couples chatting over coffee, and a few diners buried in their
newspapers. The chef gave me a quick nod from the kitchen. The first hour went smoothly. I took orders, refilled
drinks, and helped customers make the payments.
Then a challenge came. A group of eight — clearly coming for a birthday party — walked in without a
reservation. Our small restaurant was already nearly full — there was only a big table and two smaller tables. I led
them to the big table by the window, but a lady shook her head and said, “This won’t do. We need space for the
cake!”
I tried to calm myself down and think hard. Then it hit me. I quickly put two smaller tables together near the
window, covering the mismatched edges with a spare tablecloth. “How’s this? Plenty of room for your celebration,”
I smiled, remembering John’s last words. The lady nodded instantly.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150 左右;
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Accidents continued to happen, but I tried my best to handle them.
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Just as I was handing a satisfied customer the bill, John walked in.
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