【灿烂六月·高考金8 卷】
备战2026 年高考英语模拟卷03（广东专用）
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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
Times are hard and the price of just about everything we need and care for our rescued animals, has been
skyrocketing.
As you can imagine, with over 4,000 mouths to feed, hay (草料) is one of our biggest expenses and we are
finding it very hard to make ends meet this winter.
If you could help, every donation towards providing hay for the animals, however small, will be so gratefully
received.
Donation/Order helpline:01603 736200
Time: 9 A．M. — 9 P. M.(7 Days)
● Info: Hillside Animal Shelter was founded in 1995 to help and campaign for animals in need, particularly
those suffering every day in the intensive factory farming industry. We are home to 2,500 rescued horses and
donkeys, 750 cows, 300 pigs, 850 sheep and goats, and lots of other animals including dogs and deer...
Please help us to feed and care for our many rescued animals by making a donationTODAY or buying cards
or gifts at www.Hillside.org.uk.
Items
Price
Hillside Notepad & Pen Set
$5
Coasters ( 杯垫) -choose HORSE or
COW.
$4
Shelter Scene Greeting Cards
$8
Hillside Toy Donkeys
$7
21．What makes it extra difficult to run Hillside Animal Shelter?
A．Small donations.
B．Rising hay prices.
C．High medical expenses.
D．Skyrocketing price of animals.
22．What can you possibly get with $10 at www.Hillside.org.uk?
A．Coasters and Hillside Toy Donkeys.
B．Coasters and Hillside Notepad & Pen Set.
C．Hillside Toy Donkeys and Hillside Notepad & Pen Set.
D．Hillside Toy Donkeys and Shelter Scene Greeting Cards,
23．What might be the purpose of this passage?
A．To seek support for shelter operation.
B．To raise awareness of animal sheltering.
C．To encourage donations for Hillside website.
D．To promote Hillside Animal Shelter' products.
B
Sánchez stopped excitedly on her way to observe a bird on a shaking branch call its distinctive sound and
then fly away. “It’s a nice clear day with little wind,” she said. “The birds are much more active when there isn’t a
lot of wind.”
Sánchez is a Golden Gate Bird Alliance (GGBA) member. In 2023, she was a scholar ( 学者) of GGBA
Birding for Everyone and returned to the program this year to serve as the fellowship adviser.
Many people pour into birding because they love birds’ beautiful feathers, their complicated songs, or their
entertainments. For Sánchez, it was serendipity. During her bachelor’s degree in biology, she needed one more
class to graduate and the only one available was ornithology. “Before that, I wasn’t really into birds,” Sánchez
reflected. “They were just there and I didn’t bat an eye whenever I saw a crow or anything else.” But she needed to
graduate, so she signed up. Learning about bird biology and how to interpret their behavior allowed Sánchez to
start seeing birds as unique individuals with rich lives and personalities. “The lab part of this class was basically
field trips to go birding,” she said, “and I fell in love with it.” She also fell in love with the birding community she’s
now helping to build through involvement with groups like GGBA．“Nice as it is to go out on your own birding
trips, sometimes you’d like some company,” she said. “And sometimes you’d like to share with someone who gets
it, how cool it is that you saw a bird around.”
For Sánchez, birding is a way to relax and escape the busyness and stress of daily life. Slowing down to
notice birds and getting to know them give her a new lens (透镜) through which to see the world. “I know better
what’s around me, which makes me more appreciative,” she said.
24．What can be known from the first paragraph?
A．Sánchez is an expert on climate.
B．The weather affects birds’ activities.
C．Sánchez was on a business trip.
D．The wind protects birds from attack.
25．Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “serendipity” in paragraph 3?
A．Chance.
B．Interest.
C．Responsibility.
D．Investment.
26．What made Sánchez develop an interest in birds?
A．Her curiosity about nature.
B．A birding trip with friends.
C．Her desire to interpret birds.
D．A required class in university.
27．How does birding benefit Sánchez?
A．It helps her make more friends.
B．It gives her a sense of achievement.
C．It frees her from her daily pressure.
D．It allows her to adapt to the real world.
C
Researchers continue to reveal surprising complexities in animal communication. Elephants greet one
another with ear flaps and low rumbles; sperm whales modify their clicks in different contexts; naked mole-rats (裸
鼹鼠) even develop unique regional “accents.” But can animals actually learn the language of another species?
Evidence shows some species do recognize and use other animals’ vocalizations (发声) — though scientists avoid
applying human language concepts directly. Instead, they examine specific features of communication, such as
whether particular sounds convey consistent meanings.
Birds are among the most studied animals in this field. One key study focused on migrating songbirds, which
often travel alone. Researchers found that these solitary birds can interpret the alarm and flight calls of other
species along their migratory path, using the information to navigate and avoid predators (捕食性动物). Benjamin
Van Doren from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and his team analyzed vocalizations occurring
between different species, uncovering robust evidence of cross-species understanding. This discovery challenges
the long-held idea that songbirds migrate in isolation. Still, the precise meaning behind these calls remains
unknown.
Perhaps the most striking example of using another species’ signals comes from the fork-tailed drongo (叉尾
卷尾鸟), found in Africa. These clever birds deceive (欺骗) meerkats and other animals to steal food. They begin
by sounding their own genuine alarm call — a signal that warns of predators. When meerkats hear it, they scatter,
abandoning their food. But when the meerkats become skeptical, the drongo switches tactics: it mimics (模仿) the
alarm calls of other species, including the meerkats’ own alarms. According to biologist Thomas Flower, who has
extensively studied drongos, they flexibly imitate the specific species they are targeting.
This behavioral flexibility suggests a form of open-ended learning — an ability to acquire new signals
through experience, similar to how humans learn language. Young drongos learn through trial and error, mimicking
sounds before fully understanding their effects. However, it remains difficult to prove whether this deception is
intentional or results from learned associations. “Despite unanswered questions, these studies demonstrate that
cross-species communication is far more sophisticated than previously believed”, said Thomas Flower. Obviously,
animals can not only understand but also use the signals of other species to their advantage — revealing deeper
layers of intelligence in the animal kingdom.
28．Why are the animals mentioned in the first paragraph?
A．To exhibit specific instances.
B．To introduce a research finding.
C．To illustrate an evolutionary rule.
D．To show evidences of recent studies.
29．What message does Benjamin’s discovery convey?
A．Songbirds migrate in groups.
B．The meaning of birds’ calls are known.
C．Songbirds can avoid predators by travel alone.
D．Birds are likely to have cross-species bonds.
30．What can we learn about drongos?
A．They can use vocalization to cheat other species intentionally.
B．They can release signals of predators to their peers selectively.
C．They can wisely learn other species’ behavior situationally.
D．They can steal food by pretending to be predators knowingly.
31．What does Thomas’s words mean in the last paragraph?
A．No contribution in previous studies was made to unveil the truth.
B．The nature of cross-species interflow is hidden in a complex veil.
C．Animals use cross-species signals at the aim of making a profit.
D．The output of animal linguistic signals is interest-oriented.
D
Recent research suggests that using digital devices like smartphones and tablets might actually help protect
brain function in older adults rather than harm it. A review of 57 studies involving over 400,000 people aged 50 and
older found that those who regularly used technology showed slower mental decline compared to those who used it
less. These findings, published in Nature Human Behaviour, challenge concerns that screen time causes “digital
dementia”.
Scientists analyzed data from adults worldwide, with an average age of 69, who had taken cognitive (认知
的) tests or received memory-related tests. Results showed no proof that a lifetime of using digital technology
drives mental decline. Rather, they found that using a computer, smartphone, the internet or some combination of
these was associated with a lower risk of cognitive issues. However, researchers warn that the relationship isn’t
fully understood. It’s possible that people with more incisive minds are more likely to use technology, but tech
might also provide brain-boosting benefits.
“We think the three Cs might be important: complexity, connection and compensatory (补偿的) behaviours,”
Dr. Jared Benge told the Guardian. Digital tools could help people engage in complex activities and boost their
social connections, both of which appeared to be good for the ageing brain, he said. The technology also allowed
people to compensate for cognitive decline and function more easily, for example by using GPS to find their way or
setting reminders to pay bills or take medicines, he added. He also emphasized that how devices are used matters.
Passive activities like watching shows may not help, but mentally stimulating tasks — learning new apps,
researching topics, or staying socially connected — likely play a positive role.
Sam Gilbert, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London, said the study showed “a
clear link” between digital technology usage and preserved cognitive ability in older age. “The explanation for this
link is still not fully clear: we cannot be sure whether technology usage itself preserves cognitive ability, whether
preserved cognitive ability leads to more frequent use of technology, or — most likely — some combination of the
two. Nevertheless, this work suggests that using digital technology can be good for brain health.”
32．What can you learn about “digital dementia”?
A．It refers to technology-related memory or thinking problems.
B．It shows the effect of digital devices on users’ physical health.
C．It implies slower mental decline by using technology regularly.
D．It describes a special phenomenon of employing digital devices.
33．What does the underline word “incisive” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Brilliant.
B．Sharp.
C．Optimistic.
D．Suspicious.
34．According to Jared Benge, why does using digital devices benefit the elderly?
A．It can free them from their social contacts.
B．Digital devices usage can rid them of complex activities.
C．Using digital devices to learn new skills can stimulate their minds.
D．Digital devices usage can boost their brain function to a higher level.
35．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．Using digital device is a necessity to brain development.
B．Preserved cognitive ability leads to using digital devices.
C．Technology usage protects brain function and cognitive ability.
D．More research is needed to further explain the research findings.
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。
How to Take Notes That Really Work
Note-taking is more than just writing down what you hear or read. It is a powerful tool for learning, helping
you to understand and remember information. However, not all note-taking methods are equally effective. 36
.
First, be selective. Don’t try to write down every single word. Listen for keywords, dates, names, and main
ideas. Capture definitions, examples, and anything the teacher emphasizes or repeats. 37 .
Meanwhile, it is efficient if you can use some practical measures. One of the most popular ones is the
Cornell Method. 38 : a main notes region, a cue column for keywords and questions, and a summary area at
the bottom. This structure encourages you to review and summarize your notes shortly after class.
39 . Develop a system of abbreviations ( 缩写) and symbols that you understand. Use arrows,
asterisks(*), and exclamation points(!) to highlight important points. The goal is to make your notes clear and
efficient for later review.
Finally, the real magic happens after you properly use your notes. 40 . This doesn’t have to take long;
even a quick 5-minute review can dramatically improve your memory. Explain the concepts in your own words to a
friend or to yourself. This process will quickly reveal any areas you don’t fully understand.
Remember, great notes are not created; they are curated. By actively listening, choosing the right method,
and reviewing regularly, you will see a significant improvement in your learning efficiency.
A．By following these strategies, you can transform your notes into a key that unlocks deeper understanding.
B．It involves dividing your page into three sections.
C．Then it’s possible and feasible for you to remember them.
D．This process of filtering information forces you to engage with the material actively.
E．Second, you don’t have to decorate them so perfect that you cut your time to digest them.
F．Don’t just stuff them in your backpack and forget them.
G．Another point to remember is that your notes are for you.
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 2009, Kim Perlak had just finished graduate school and was working multiple jobs — teaching music at
different colleges and working for nonprofits. Though she enjoyed her work, she often felt like a 41 . “I
was always rushing in and out, never really getting to 42 anyone,” she recalled.
One morning, while hurrying to class with her guitar and bags, she lost her 43 . Her lunch —
homemade soup in a plastic container — flew out and 44 all over the ground. With no one around, she
tried to clean it up, feeling 45 . “What am I doing with my life?” she wondered, overwhelmed by 46
. With a full day of teaching ahead, Kim 47 her sadness and went to work.
Hours later, during her short lunch break, she returned to her small office — and saw 48 . A lunch
bag sat on the table, with a sandwich, snacks, a drink, and coffee inside. There was also a note: “Dear Dr. Perlak, I
saw you this morning and wanted to make sure you had 49 . Have a great day.”
The kindness came from a woman who worked in the school office and had seen the 50 from her
window. That small act 51 everything for Kim. “Suddenly, I felt like I 52 . Someone cared.”
The experience inspired her to 53 others too. “My grandma always said a sandwich and coffee can
54 any day. Now this woman has 55 it, and now I can do the same for others.”
41．A．student
B．guest
C．tourist
D．stranger
42．A．know
B．meet
C．trust
D．teach
43．A．balance
B．focus
C．interest
D．direction
44．A．melted
B．floated
C．exploded
D．disappeared
45．A．curious
B．surprised
C．helpless
D．thankful
46．A．anger
B．loneliness
C．confusion
D．excitement
47．A．held onto
B．took up
C．turned to
D．pushed aside
48．A．someone waiting
B．something unexpected
C．nothing unusual
D．the same as before
49．A．lunch
B．money
C．rest
D．time
50．A．warning
B．signal
C．competition
D．accident
51．A．shaped
B．changed
C．explained
D．created
52．A．participated
B．arrived
C．belonged
D．won
53．A．help
B．notice
C．follow
D．understand
54．A．fill
B．achieve
C．brighten
D．remember
55．A．shared
B．proved
C．imagined
D．expected
第二节(共10 小题:每小题1.5 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。
Zhen Shisheng is a man with hearing loss and speech difficulties. 56 his physical difficulties, Zhen
has lived a meaningful life, thanks to his interest and talent in and enthusiasm for the traditional Shanxi art of fahua
ware.
Fahua ware, which is mostly made in the south and east of Shanxi, is the porcelain ( 瓷器) version of
cloisonne (景泰蓝), 57 the design elements are separated by copper wires. Porcelain featuring these
techniques 58 (fire) at lower temperatures with the different colored glazes and enamels applied to
individual areas created by the slip lines.
When 59 (recall) his experience to learn the techniques to make this Shanxi handicraft with a
history of hundreds of years, he said, “When you lose some abilities, you would cherish all the others 60
(leave) to you,” Zhen said in sign language. “Only when you apply all your senses and abilities to your subject of
work can you 61 (possible) succeed.”
Zhen learned the craft from his father, who is 62 master fahua ware craftsman in a porcelain
factory. Zhen’s creativity and innovation are demonstrated in the 63 (free) of using lines and glaze
colors, as well as the selection of patterns and images for decoration.
The hardest part of learning to make fahua ware is that the fahua techniques 64 (lose) for about
300 years, and today’s revival of the art has been made through artists’ painstaking research into ancient documents
and 65 (exist) museum exhibits, as well as their own imagination. And he believes this cultural heritage
can be passed down to future generations.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40 分)
第一节(满分15 分)
66．你校英语报的Weekly Talk 栏目发布了一个辩题“Housework: A distraction or a lesson for life”，现面向
全校征稿。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
(1)你的观点；
(2)陈述理由。
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。
In the debate over whether housework is a distraction or a lesson for life,
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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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。
As Papá fell sound asleep, Catalina slid from her bed and felt her way to the front door. The girl waited a
moment to see if any of her family would wake, but nobody stirred. She tiptoed upstairs to her “Observatory”,
longing for drinking in deep lungfuls of the clear night air under the bright stars.
She polished her dear telescope, which was presented by her grandpa, the only one to support her dream. She
assembled (组装) it, disassembled it and reassembled it repeatedly, knowing its parts very well.
Through it she could explore the unknown galaxy, the Milky Way stretching across the deep blue sky. Night
was always her favorite time. When everything was quiet, she was lost in her starry night. At this moment, she
seemed to forget her cares and sorrows in the daytime.
She told her secret dream to these beloved ones, her friends, teachers and even her father. When she said,
“Papá, I want to be an astronomer working in the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory someday,” her father
replied, “Maybe if you work hard, you’ll be hired to clean the offices.” No one believed she would be a scientist
one day. But why? She knew she could be a good scientist. She knew it!
A big day was coming—to visit the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, where she had visited for
dozens of times, familiar with every set of the instruments there. This time with her classmates she was still eager
for something stimulating.
She took a cautious step forward, holding her breath, and her eyes getting closer to the lens ( 镜片) of the
telescope. She adjusted the device softly and carefully, hoping to find more.... “Bang! …” suddenly there came a
loud noise. One of her old friends “one-meter” telescope fell down, broken.
“Look out! Stop touching anything! Step backward!” The manager yelled.
“One-meter is broken, but the scientist has the day off. Nobody can fix it.” An operator added. Worries
blanketed the hall.
“I CAN FIX IT!” Catalina’s voice was surprisingly calm.
“You what...?” The manager uttered, confused, and doubted.
“It has 67 parts in total. An adjustable spanner (扳手) and a star screwdriver (螺丝刀) can help.”
“Then you know how to assemble it.” His eyes wide open, he still half believed.
Confidently, she nodded.
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。
Hesitating for a second, the manager agreed, “Just do it, and I’ll take all responsibilities.”
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Thunderous applause erupted and rocked the hall.
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