2026 年高考第一次模拟考试（上海卷）
英语
（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：140 分）
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I.Listening Comprehension （第1-10 题, 每题1 分；第11-20 题，每题1.5 分；共25 分）
Section A
Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each
conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only
once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and
decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
1．
A．Colleagues.
B．Mother and son.
C．Employer and employee.
D．Husband and wife.
2．
A．The effects of the flood.
B．The fight against the flood.
C．The cause of the flood.
D．The ten floods of the year.
3．
A．They were both busy doing their own work.
B．They waited for each other at different places.
C．They went to the street corner at different times.
D．The man went to the concert but the woman didn’t.
4．
A．At Mary Johnson’s.
B．At a painter’s studio.
C．In an exhibition hall.
D．Outside an art gallery.
5．
A．He saw the big tower on TV.
B．He has visited the TV tower once.
C．He has visited the TV tower twice.
D．He will visit the TV tower in June.
6．
A．She is not interested in the article.
B．She has given the man too much trouble.
C．She likes to have a copy of the article.
D．She has difficulty reading the article.
7．
A．The man’s house is very dirty.
B．The man has to get rid of the old furniture.
C．The furniture is covered with lots of dust.D．The furniture the man bought is inexpensive.
8．
A．New students are usually unfair.
B．The teacher lacks teaching experience.
C．She doesn’t agree with the man.
D．The man had better talk with the students.
9．
A．He has found a very good job.
B．He doesn’t feel at ease in the firm.
C．He has been considered as a fool.
D．He doesn’t get on with the others.
10．
A．A plane ticket.
B．A shopping experience.
C．An imaginary situation.
D．A vacation by the sea.
Section B
Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation, and you will be asked
several questions on each of the short passages and the longer conversation. The short passages and the longer
conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four
possible answers on your paper and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard.
Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage
11．A．The film is made up of world classics.
B．Mamma Mia has moved from the stage to the screen.
C．Mamma Mia tells Sufi’s search for her mother.
D．The story of Mamma Mia has a lot to do with the band.
12．A．In Sweden.
B．In Shanghai.
C．In London.
D．In America.
13．A．The mature cast.
B．The story with ABBA music.
C．The European Song Contest 1984 champion.
D．The Chinese version of Mamma of 2011.
Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage.
14．A．Leisure activities.
B．Popular TV stars.
C．Outdoor sports.
D．Family time.
15．A．Driving.
B．Gardening.
C．Eating out.
D．Surfing.
16．A．Going to the bars.
B．Playing online games.
C．Watching TV.
D．Reading novels.
Questions 17 through 20 are bused on the following conversation.
17．A．At a travel agency.
B．At a local restaurant.
C．At a hotel reception.
D．At an Australian airport.
18．A．Free wine is offered.
B．The price is reasonable.
C．She carries a lot of luggage.
D．She travels with her family.
19．A．One week.
B．Two weeks.
C．Four nights.
D．Five nights.
20．A．She can come back for Christmas.
B．She can drink the best wine of Australia.
C．She can choose the activities she likes.
D．She can book a holiday anywhere.
II.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 power of the pen
Numerous studies highlight the psychological benefits of writing. For example, researchers found that
participants who engaged in a six-week program of expressive writing improved their mental toughness.
In another study, researchers analyzed brain scans to see how writing about negative events affected the way
such events 21 (process) and handled. They concluded that expressive writing might be an effective tool
to address negative emotions and 22 writing about a past failure could improve learning.
Last year, brain researchers demonstrated that writing by hand 23 typing with a keyboard promoted
more complex brain connectivity, which was crucial for memory formation.
These findings suggest that the process of writing allows you 24 (clarify) thoughts and
“internalize” them, thus increasing the benefits.
To cultivate the habit of writing, try the two tips. Write to people you love.
When you write with your audience in mind, you relate to them. Most importantly, you share something precious
with loved ones. Think of how you felt the last time someone you cared about 25 (take) time to write you
a heartfelt message. You can even use this as an opportunity to save relationships that need 26 (heal) or
just to get an extra smile out of someone. Write appreciation notes at work.
When Doug Conant took over as CEO at Campbell’s, he transformed the company culture from unpleasant to
award-winning. “Most cultures don’t do a good job of celebrating contributions, so I made 27 a practice to
write thank-you notes to our employees.” Conant said, “Over 10 years, it amounted to more than 30,000 notes, 28
we had only 20,000 employees. Wherever I’d go in the world, you’d find my handwritten notes 29
(display) on employees’ bulletin boards(公告栏).”
In today’s digital world 30 most communication is electronic, writing heartfelt thank-you notes
enhances emotional intelligence and strengthens relationships. It makes your workplace or home better.
Section B
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note
that there is one word more than you need.
A．accents B．acquire C． boundaries D．fulfill E. guidelines F. liberally
G. precisely H. priority I. prospect J. schedule K. suspect
（新题材）Find Your Life’s Work
Everyone has their own life values. You wonder what your vocation is and where you could successfully 31
your potential? Here are some tips.
● Turn Passion into Profit
Do not 32 this statement: find something you like and you won’t have to work a day. There is no
better 33 than getting good money for your hobby. So, think about what you really like to do even for free.
Even if you only love to play online games and taste delicious food, you can go for cooking or tasting, game
development or go into e-sports, start a thematic blog—as you can see, there are a lot of options.
● Imagine an Ideal World
Another way to understand what is most important to you is to reflect on what an ideal world should look like.
Perhaps your purpose is 34 to bring the real world closer to this ideal image. Don’t limit yourself to 35
. Let go of fantasy and let yourself just dream. Write down any thoughts that come to mind. Pay attention to all the
details and 36 , and then think about how to translate them into reality.
● Recall Your Best Moments
To determine your top 37 , think about the moments in which you experienced the greatest joy. What
has given you the most satisfaction in the past? Take a little time and remember all the times when you were
sincerely glad. So, you will understand what your main 38 are at this stage of life.
● Create a Roadmap
You’ve identified your goals. Now, develop a detailed plan, like drawing a map from your current life to your
desired future. Find the best route from point A to point B．Think about what skills you need to 39 and what
daily habits are worth adding to your life. The more specific points you put on the map, the easier it will be to 40
them and start moving towards your goal.
III.Reading Comprehension (共45 分。 41-45 每题1 分；56-70 每题2 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
（新情境）Ever wondered why you reach for a snack after hitting the gym? Research shows that physical
exercise often leads to 41 food consumption. With countless sports events 42 , a new question arises:
Can watching sports on a screen also influence how much we eat?
The answer is yes. Our research reveals that watching sports videos can increase candy consumption. But
there is more to the story: the 43 of the sports you are watching plays a crucial role in these effects.
We first invited 112 students to the lab to watch a video and test some candies. The students who saw the
sports video ate more candies than those who saw the one without physical activity. To learn more, we invited just
the female students to watch videos 44 either easy or difficult-to-perform sports. Students who watched the
easy sports video ate much more. We can thus conclude that the ease of the exercise shown 45 impacts
candy consumption.
To explain our findings, we looked at research on goal 46 . When people feel they are not meeting a
goal, they push harder; but once they see 47 , they tend to relax. For example, after a workout, those aiming
to stay fit might feel they have achieved advancement and then ease up on their efforts. This can lead to a 48
in the drive to pursue related goals, like healthy eating. Research shows that achieving smaller goals (like exercising)
can make people feel they have earned a(n) 49 , which results in overeating. So completing a workout might
make you more likely to 50 yourself with extra food than if you had not finished your session.
So what is the 51 for us? Be mindful of how watching sports can affect our eating habits. If you are
aiming to stay on track with your diet, watch more 52 sports. Moreover, when setting dieting goals,
remind yourself that real progress comes from 53 effort, not just imagining yourself doing a workout.
Engage in activities that genuinely challenge you, and pair them with healthy eating habits. This way, you can avoid
the trap of feeling the fitness goal to be 54 accomplished and then overeating.
In conclusion, should you watch the Olympic Games if you want to 55 your diet? Of course, but it
might be better to choose the physical activities you find the most difficult to perform — and watch them without
moderation.
41．A．wasteful
B．increased
C．processed
D．healthy
42．A．airing
B．happening
C．celebrating
D．unfolding
43．A．category
B．length
C．difficulty
D．audience
44．A．testing
B．promoting
C．capturing
D．explaining
45．A．misleadingly
B．frequently
C．rarely
D．significantly
46．A．feasibility
B．motivation
C．visualization
D．clarity
47．A．hope
B．videos
C．treats
D．progress
48．A．delay
B．drop
C．doubt
D．confidence
49．A．break
B．honor
C．diet
D．title
50．A．sustain
B．prepare
C．cheat
D．reward
51．A．transition
B．stimulation
C．implication
D．intervention
52．A．instructive
B．relaxing
C．influential
D．challenging
53．A．consistent
B．prospective
C．ultimate
D．individual
54．A．overly
B．barely
C．prematurely
D．remarkably
55．A．put up with
B．keep up with
C．make up for
D．set up for
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
Dave McNee met Claudia Mandekic 14 years ago. When she told McNee how hard it could be to get students
excited about math, her favourite discipline, he made a surprising suggestion: “Why not throw in something they
enjoy, like sports?” The idea of mixing basketball and mathematics got its first shot in 2011, when the now
colleagues — who had launched a tutoring non-profit — were invited to run a summer-school program for kids
who’d failed Grade 9 math at Georges Secondary School.
When the students showed up for their first day, they weren’t exactly excited. Over the next few hours,
Mandekic and McNee gave the kids techniques to improve their shooting while also helping them calculate their
field-goal percentage — which, in turn, taught them about fractions and decimal (分数和小数) points. At the end of
the game, the winning team was determined based on which group had the highest total percentage and had done the
most efficient math. “When the bell rang, they were so fixated on collecting their data and figuring out which team
won that they didn’t leave,” says Mandekic. “I realized we might be onto something.”
The classes, later named BallMatics, soon spread to other schools. “I was terrible at math,” says Douglas, who
enrolled in a fast-track summer program. “But once I started BallMatics and realized the sport I loved was directly
tied to math, it made me a lot better at it. Every time I played basketball, I was thinking about math.”
Almost any math problem, McNee and Mandekic realized, can be taught on the court. Kids can learn how to
navigate an X-Y grid to find their next shooting spot or absorb the basic principles of trigonometry based on the
angle at which they release the ball. In 2019, McNec and Mandekic established a private high school called Uchenna
Academy. At the school, kids with top basketball skills can study all subjects, train at their sport and work part-time
helping out with the BallMatics afterschool programs.
Douglas, now 20 and earning a degree in education believes the school’s commitment to academics is the key
reason it’s been a winner. “If we didn’t do our work, we weren’t playing at the game,” he says, adding that coaches
would bench kids who didn’t keep up in class. “At Uchenna, we were student athletes, not athlete students.”
56．The first two paragraphs are intended to tell the readers ______.
A．the origin of BallMatics
B．the challenges facing BallMatics
C．the start of a lifelong friendship
D．the dedication of the young teachers
57．What made Mandekic and McNee realize that they “might be onto something”?
A．The students’ progress in their mathematic skills.
B．The students’ changed attitude towards math.
C．The data collected about the students’ goal percentage.
D．The efficiency in determining the winning team.
58．What will happen to the kids who don’t do well in class according to Douglas?
A．They will be forbidden to leave any training session.
B．They will be obliged to earn a training degree first.
C．They will have to attend classes at a private school.
D．They will be banned from playing in the game.
59．The best title for the article is ______.
A．The Basics of Math
B．The Road to Success
C．A Sports Principle
D．A Numbers Game
B
Chapter 1 What is critical thinking?
Learning outcomes
This chapter gives you opportunities to:
√ understand what critical thinking is
√ find out about the early roots and later developments of critical thinking
√ recognize some of the benefits associated with critical thinking skills
√ recognize the personal qualities connected to critical thinking
√ recognize barriers to the development of good critical thinking skills
√ assess your current understanding of critical thinking and identify your priorities for improvement
Introduction
This chapter provides a general introduction to critical thinking. It examines what is meant by “critical
thinking”, the skills associated with it, and the barriers that can slow down effective development of critical
approaches. Many people can find it difficult to order their thoughts in a logical, consistent and reasoned way. This
book starts from the idea that skills in reasoning can be developed through a better understanding of what critical
thinking involves, and by practice.
Critical thinking is a cognitive activity connected to using the mind. Learning to think in critically analytical
and evaluative ways means using mental processes such as attention (concentrating on specific details and
information), categorization (the process of organizing information into categories based on shared characteristics),
selection (selecting relevant information), and judgement (the ability to assess and form well- reasoned conclusions
or opinions based on available evidence). However, many people who have the potential to develop more effective
critical thinking can be prevented from doing so for a variety of reasons apart from a lack of ability. In particular,
personal and emotional, or “affective”, reasons can create barriers.
You are invited to consider, in this chapter, how far such barriers could be affecting your own thinking
abilities and how you will manage them.
60．According to the learning outcomes, which of the following topics is most likely to be included in Chapter 1?
A．Significant works in critical thinking
B．Teaching strategies for critical thinking
C．Critical thinking: individual or collective?
D．Critical thinking: Where does it come from?
61．What can a reader learn in this chapter?
A．How a mental process works and what role it plays in making logical reasoning.
B．What defines cognitive activity and how emotions can shape critical thinking skills.
C．Why individuals possess varying abilities to think critically and how to assess them.
D．What is critical thinking and how it can be developed through understanding and practice.
62．Which of the following examples best illustrates the mental process of categorization?
A．A student chooses articles that are related to his topic from a large database.
B．A student focuses on the main points the teacher emphasizes in a physics class.
C．A student sorts notes by grouping them according to different historical periods.
D．A student decides which arguments to include in his essay after weighing the evidence.
C
（热点话题）In today’s data-driven world, the value of data has been likened to that of oil, but unlike oil,
data is not a finite resource — it grows continuously as new information is created. Businesses, particularly those
employing AI algorithms, rely on data more than ever to drive success. However, a challenge that has arisen is
ensuring the data used is reliable, objective, and ethically sourced. Concerns are mounting over the use of shady data
sources and “black-box” collection methods, where businesses are unsure of how the data was sourced, raising
ethical and legal issues.
Rachel Aldighieri of the Data and Marketing Association (DMA) stresses that ethical practices in data
collection are essential, especially as businesses increasingly use AI to automate decision-making processes.
Inappropriate data usage can lead to inaccurate AI models and prejudiced outcomes. Stephen Lester, CTO at
Paragon, echoes this sentiment, noting that companies should use open methods to collect data, ensuring
participants know how their data is being used and that they receive proper payment.
To follow data protection rules, businesses should balance their needs with individuals’ rights. This helps
ensure they have the right permissions to use collected data, building customer trust and reducing legal risks. They
should also consult resources like the DMA Code for guidance on ethical data practices.
However, obtaining reliable data isn’t always straightforward. Open-source datasets are available, but they
often lack quality controls and safeguards against bias. Synthetic data, generated by AI, offers an alternative,
allowing companies to train AI models without risking real individuals’ privacy. Although synthetic data isn’t linked
to real people, businesses must be cautious about potential inaccuracies. A notable tool in this space is MIT’s
Synthetic Data Vault, which helps generate synthetic data for a variety of enterprise use cases. Despite its usefulness,
there remain concerns about the accuracy of such data when used for critical AI training.
Chris Stephenson from Sagacity highlights the importance of training AI models with error-checking
mechanisms. He notes that while synthetic data can be useful, businesses must remain careful about how algorithms
are trained, paying close attention to the potential for mistakes or biases to slip through unnoticed.
As ethical concerns rise, businesses are expected to carefully review their data collection practices. They
should know where their data comes from, avoid unreliable sources, and ensure data used in AI models is accurate
and fair. Ultimately, organizations must be open and accountable in their data practices to remain trustworthy.
63．What does the phrase “echoes this sentiment” in paragraph 2 most probably mean?
A．Agrees with clear and ethical data practices.
B．Disapproves of the views on data collection.
C．Questions the use of open data collection methods.
D．Ignores the ethical concerns surrounding AI and data.
64．What can be learned from paragraphs 3 and 4?
A．There are tools to ensure data accuracy. B．Reliable data is extremely hard to obtain.
C．Ethical data practices lack clear definitions.
D．Synthetic data should generally be restricted.
65．Which of the following statements is Chris Stephenson most likely to agree with?
A．Error-checking tools are already mature for practical use.
B．Data protection rules should be prioritized over data accuracy.
C．Mistakes may remain undetected during the training of AI models.
D．Synthetic data is the best way to collect data for AI model training.
66．What is the main idea of the passage?
A．Synthetic data solves most ethical concerns associated with AI.
B．Data collection practices in Al have limited ethical implications.
C．Ethical data collection and accuracy are essential for responsible AI usage.
D．Businesses should prioritize using as much data as possible for AI training.
Section C
Directions: Complete the following passage by using the sentences in the box Each sentence can only be used once.
Note that there are two sentences more than you need.
The power of placebo (安慰剂)
Have you ever taken a pill for a headache and felt instant relief even though there’s no way the medicine
could have taken effect so quickly? If so, you’ve personally experienced a medical phenomenon known as the
placebo effect. 67 In the above situation regarding your headache, the active ingredient (成分) couldn’t
have been responsible for your reduced pain. So why did the symptoms improve?
Scientists don’t completely understand the mechanisms behind the effect, but they have determined that an
individual’s conditioning and expectations likely play a major role. With your headache, for example, you expected
the painkiller to work because pills have relieved your headaches in the past. 68 In fact, the latter means a
placebo can still work even when someone knows it’s not real medicine! Other factors that can influence how well a
treatment works include being told it’s effective by a doctor, your doctor’s body language or tone of voice, and the
knowledge that you’ re taking action to solve the problem.
69 If you believe a drug will be ineffective at relieving your symptoms, for instance, it is less likely
to work. Even worse, if you expect to suffer side effects from your medication, you probably will. This puts doctors
in a tricky position — they’ re required by law to inform patients of risks, yet doing so could negatively affect
recovery. The best way to avoid this undesirable effect, according to some experts, is for doctors to phrase dangers in
the most encouraging way possible or ask people if they’ re willing to remain unaware of minor side effects.
The power of the placebo effect opens up an exciting opportunity to explore new avenues. Though we may
not fully grasp how the placebo effects work, one thing is clear: our minds have an amazing ability to shape not only
our thoughts but also our physical health. 70
A．Unfortunately, our expectations can also work against us.
B．Believe it or not, there are limits to even the strongest placebo effect.
C．This effect occurs when a patient is given a treatment that is able to improve their symptoms even though it
lacks an active ingredient.
D．Additionally, you probably associate pills in general with recovering from illness.
E．If we can learn to make use of the power of positive thinking, perhaps one day we can even move beyond using
traditional drugs to treat minor symptoms!
F．And in routine medical practice, placebos are rarely used on purpose.
IV.Summary Writing (共10 分）
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.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
Most humans have some physical characteristics that they wish they could change, such as a facial feature or
extra fat. Many people can comfortably live with these characteristics, but for some, their negative body image
significantly affects their daily lives. The latter group are said to have body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). They find
some common aspects, including the face or stomach, impossible to accept.
People with BDD often try to alter these features by exercising, changing their hairstyle, using skin care
products or even getting plastic surgery. Or they may try to hide the features under clothing or makeup. They may
look at mirrors constantly or avoid them altogether. They may ask others for reassurance (安慰) that they look OK
but not believe that reassurance when it comes. People with BDD sometimes pick at their skin or constantly comb
(梳) their hair; at its worst, BDD can lead people to consider or attempt suicide.
BDD is often not diagnosed until 10 to 15 years after it develops, largely because it takes time for people to
realize their feelings are not normal. But early detection makes a significant difference in quality of life as it allows
people to take measures to prevent BDD from getting worse. The primary treatment for BDD is therapy, which often
involves teaching the patient to challenge negative thoughts as they come. Some doctors may also prescribe
antidepressants (开抗抑郁药). Plastic surgery is not effective at making people with BDD feel better. In fact, the
changes in appearance brought about by surgery often compound the problem.
If someone you know has BDD, assuring them that they look good will probably not help. Instead, listen
patiently and encourage them to seek treatment. And if you think you have BDD, consult a doctor or a trusted friend.
The earlier the problem is addressed, the better.
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V.Translation (共15 分。第1 小题和第2 小题,每题3 分;第3 题4 分;第4 题5 分。)
Directions:Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets
72．此时此刻，每个人的决定都很关键，因为时间已经不多了。(critical) (汉译英)
73．你觉得我们中学生有必要那么关注网红吗？(it) (汉译英)
74．请记住：面对困难和挑战，恒心和耐心可以帮助我们攻坚克难，走向成功。(overcome) (汉译英)
75．他这几天在网上老是收到陌生人的红包。幸亏他没打开，才没有上当受骗。实际上都是陷阱啊！(avoid)
(汉译英)
VI.Guided Writing (共25 分)
76．Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in
Chinese.
假如你是高三学生李华，你校这学期邀请外教Tim 做系列的英语讲座，上周Tim 做了关于英语词汇学习的
讲座，同学们感觉很有收获。请你给Tim 写一封邮件，内容包括：
1.表达感谢并说明原因；
2. 建议下周讲座的内容。
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