专题 02 阅读理解（记叙文/新闻报道）
主题01 人与自我——健康生活；个人成长；人生挑战；兴趣与专业
Passage 1
(2026·高三·湖南天壹名校联盟·一模)
I’m Caroline. I walked into Renewal after a long day at work. I’d been “going” all day — stressing about a
new project, scheduling meetings — everything with the goal of crossing tasks off my to-do list. My final “to-do” of
the day was my first acupuncture (针灸) treatment. I kept asking myself: Where would the needles go? Would they
hurt? How long would it take? Did this appointment really fit into my schedule?
Since it was my first appointment, the acupuncturist Tessa and I talked about my medical history, health
concerns, and how acupuncture might help. Previously, several things had come to mind when I thought about
acupuncture: various friends who tried it to help with pain.
Fortunately, I didn’t feel pain, but I learned that acupuncture may still help me with my mental health. I
explained to Tessa that I struggle with managing anxiety during stressful situations, and sometimes even when there’s
no apparent cause.
After we talked, I lay down as Tessa explained how she’d begin the treatment. The placement of each needle
has its purpose rooted in Chinese medicine: from the top of my head, down my arms, and on my feet. My questions
from before were all answered, even though I had already forgotten them. After all the needles had been placed, Tessa
left the room for the rest of my session and came back to check on me occasionally. I almost fell asleep and found
that the process ate away my previous fear.
After my treatment, my mind felt clear. My weekly to-do list was back on my mind, but seemed far less
frightening. I felt inspired to consider everything I could do to keep both my mind and body healthy. It’s one thing to
know about the importance of self-care, but another to really believe in it. Now I think I’m on my way.
1．How did Caroline feel before the first acupuncture treatment?
A．Puzzled yet cheerful. B．Exhausted yet happy.
C．Worried and restless. D．Upset and sorrowful.
2．Why did Caroline mention her friends in Paragraph 2?
A．To indicate the acupuncture’s popularity.B．To clarify the acupuncture’s effectiveness.
C．To show her former impression on acupuncture.
D．To share their unique experiences of acupuncture.
3．What do we know about Caroline during the treatment?
A．She failed to remove former worries. B．She was unconscious all the way.
C．She fell asleep at the beginning of it. D．She slowly processed her panic.
4．What does Caroline’s experience show?
A．Think twice before you act. B．Where there is a will, there is a way.
C．Slow and steady wins the race. D．The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
Passage 2
(2025-2026·高三·湖南益阳·一模)
Driving to a meeting at the Calgary Construction Association, I relaxed to CBC Radio, eager for non-
construction news. I heard an interview with Elaine, who’d taught Chicago’s cast to sing and was selling a new
singing-lesson CD．Having just been “fired” from my husband’s band for not taking singing seriously, I thought I
should buy it.
Two years later, on a lunch break, I finally decided to look online and buy the CD．It turned out Elaine
Overholt was coming to Calgary that weekend!
On Saturday morning, I arrived at the Cantos Music Centre with 60 strangers. After we settled in, Elaine
arrived to enthusiastic applause. The morning involved vocal (发声的) exercises: controlled breathing, mouth
stretches, and sounds like “Maw-meee-mee-mee.”
Then came individual performances in front of the entire group. Nervous, I watched others perform. The first
woman went up and sang with a high, trembling voice — unlike her natural tone. I started fooling myself: I could do
this. Elaine gave her helpful advice and the woman thanked her before stepping down. The next student stepped up
and opened her mouth. She was great! Could be Celine Dion in disguise. When she stopped singing like an angel, I
made my move to sneak away.
“Nope!” Elaine yelled from the stage, pointing directly at me. I sank into my chair. She asked my preferred
key. “The lowest possible,” I requested. She played a note, and I sang her song about rainbows, instantly realizing it
was too high. By the end, only dogs could hear me. Elaine said, “You really made that your own,” and talked about
“key choice” and “breath control”.
As I left the stage, the crowd surprised me. A man shook my hand, grinning, “You just inspired me to try!”
Another woman hugged me, “Your courage moved me.” Their warmth transformed my embarrassment into pride —I hadn’t sung perfectly, but I’d sung truly. And that mattered most.
1． Why did the author want to buy Elaine’s CD?
A．To prepare for a meeting. B．To better her singing.
C．To explore vocal coaching. D．To join her husband’s band.
2． How did the author feel after the first woman’s performance?
A．Secure and confident. B．Anxious and doubtful.
C．Amused and entertained. D．Lost and embarrassed.
3． Why did the author try to leave before her turn?
A．She found the activity a little boring.
B．She worried about not finding the right key.
C．She felt discouraged after hearing an excellent singer.
D．She didn’t like performing in front of too many people.
4． How did others react to the author’s performance?
A．They appreciated her courage. B．They offered her further guidance.
C．They were impressed by her voice. D．They encouraged her to sing more.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·湖南衡阳衡阳县一中·一模)
In 2007, Natalia walked her first catwalk at a college fashion show in Harlem, New York City. Watching her
walk down the runway, I was amazed by how confident she looked — she was a natural! “I’m going to be a model,”
she announced after the show.
A year later, when she complained of pain in her right knee, I scheduled an appointment with a doctor. After
X-rays were done, Dr. Morris pointed to a spot on the screen and said he was 99 percent sure it was the bone cancer.
“We’ll start chemotherapy (化疗) next week,” the doctor said after Natalia’s biopsy. “And then remove the tumor
and reconstruct her leg three months from now.”
Less than a month into Natalia’s treatment, her hair started falling out. It wasn’t long before the last lock of
hair fell out. To match her look, I shaved off my own hair, too. Natalia named the leg with the tumor Will, telling
everyone, “I will walk again!” She named the other leg Grace, for my favorite TV show, Will & Grace. With each
round of chemo, Natalia would say, “Let’s get this party started!”
Five months later, we were told the incredible news that Natalia’s scans were clear. The cancer wasn’t
spreading.
After recovery, Natalia remained as obsessed with modeling as ever. Natalia made her official debut on the
runway at a New York bridal show when she was 18. I watched as she glided down the catwalk in a sparkling longwhite dress. Not only was she breathtaking, but she radiated pure joy and comfort in her own skin.
Suddenly I realized that this beautiful dream was what had sustained her through all the grueling trials of her
illness and recovery. I clapped my heart out for my daughter, bursting with pride that she had fought tooth and nail
to reach her goal.
1．What impact did the cancer have on Natalia?
A．She couldn’t walk again.
B．She needed a lifetime hat.
C．She needed operations on a leg.
D．She was rejected by a modeling agency.
2．How did Natalia’s mother support her during treatment?
A．She named Natalia’s legs encouragingly.
B．She kept Natalia’s modeling dreams alive.
C．She sought out the best treatment for Natalia.
D．She sacrificed her appearance to comfort Natalia.
3．Which of the following best describes Natalia when she was ill?
A．Optimistic. B．Helpless.
C．Hopeless. D．Warmhearted.
4．What might be a suitable title for the text?
A．A great mother’s love. B．Fighting against cancer.
C．Stepping out of hospital. D．Walking the runway again.
Passage 4
(2026·高三·湖南师大附中·一模)
We were designing a wheelchair for a college engineering course. While my classmates were certain that we
needed to use steel and felt only steel would be strong enough, I thought steel would be too heavy and aluminum (铝)
would be a better option. But the student who strongly argued for steel worked at a bike shop. A few days later, when
the big and heavy steel arm kept dropping down, I wished I had shown more determination to defend my position.
I was a crafty kid. Not crafty like a fox, but crafty to the point that my parents would come home ready for
whatever “artistic” explosion I had made that day — painting, clay sculpting, clothes, and more. But when I studied
engineering in college, these pursuits were deep-sixed. Not only was I stretched for time, but I didn’t think they were
relevant to my academic work. I hesitated to highlight my female crafting interests in the male-dominated engineering
environment where I already felt like an outsider.
When I went on to pursue a Ph.D．early in the pandemic, I felt anxious and turned to crafting. One day I wasmaking a set of dice as a gift for a friend. While putting the liquid resin (树脂) into the silicone mold (硅胶模具), I
made a joke to my partner that I was “injection molding” — a standard engineering manufacturing (制造) process. I
suddenly realized that although resin art is not injection molding in the technical sense, it shares the spirit and probably
some skills.
Soon I saw more connections between engineering and crafting that I had previously ignored. And crafting
taught me not to give up when my product didn’t match my initial vision and to consider the failed creation a learning
experience, just as an engineer must.
Since then, I’ve built crafting back into my free time. I mentioned my dice-making experience at a robotics
conference and explained in a team meeting how we could gain inspiration from art experiences. I was glad that the
responses were positive-not rude or unfriendly, as I used to fear.
1．What can we know about the author and her classmates?
A．They had disagreements when creating a wheelchair.
B．They knew little about the structure of wheelchairs.
C．They didn't get along well with each other.
D．They worked part-time at a local bike shop.
2．What does the underlined word “deep-sixed” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Followed through. B．Dug out.
C．Put up. D．Put aside.
3．What did the author realize after making a gift for a friend?
A．Crafting can help make her a better engineer.
B．She should become more determined.
C．Crafting needs great practical skills.
D．She should develop new hobbies.
4．Which of the following words can best describe the author?
A．Confident but unrealistic. B．Creative and sensitive.
C．Smart but headstrong. D．Honest and frank.
主题02 人与社会——旅游观念；乡村振兴；职业选择；校园情谊
Passage 1
(2026·高三·湖南·一模)
On a recent trip through the Himalayas, my bruises (淤伤) became the truest souvenirs. More personal than
anything bought, they carry a unique memory. Over time, my desire for typical souvenirs has faded; I now valueexperiences over objects. But maybe that’s just me. Two out of three Americans bring back a souvenir from their
travels, with US sales topping $21bn in 2022.
Humans have long collected objects to remember experiences. With the rise of industrialization and tourism,
souvenirs became more common. Souvenirs bring back happy memories, serving as a simple way to say, “I was
there.” “At the heart of our actions is a desire to feel heard, seen and connected,” explains Madarkal, a professor in
India.
Travellers today are more aware of their impact on local community, but the problems caused by travel
souvenirs are often overlooked. In a 2022 Australian report, up to 75% of souvenirs marketed as “local” are made
overseas. Real goods are expensive due to time-consuming labour involved, so some shops sell cheap fakes (假货)
with most customers giving little regard to their origins. While buying fakes may seem to support local sellers, it
often minimizes the profit of the traditional handicrafts, creating a negative cycle.
So, how can you buy meaningful souvenirs? “Be curious... it’s not just about buying or choosing carefully, it’s
about rejecting and explaining why,” said Madarkal. Asking where an item comes from and how it is made is a good
first step. Choosing unique designs over mass-produced goods at fair-trade markets helps support local communities.
Intentions also matter, as souvenirs should be chosen for personal meaning rather than habit. And souvenirs don’t
always have to be objects — journals or skills gained can become lasting reminders.
Ultimately, there’s no universal rule for a “meaningful” souvenir. But next time you’re grabbing a quick airport
souvenir, pause and reflect.
1．What changed the author’s view on souvenirs?
A．A search for adventures. B．A desire for experiences.
C．Fear of physical injuries. D．Changes in life stages.
2．What is paragraph 2 mainly about?
A．The increasing popularity of souvenirs. B．The psychological need for souvenirs.
C．The importance of modern tourism. D．The memories tourism brings back.
3．What is the consequence of the negative cycle in paragraph 3?
A．Tourism becomes more profitable. B．Local sellers gain long-term benefits.
C．Traditional handicrafts lose the market. D．Souvenir design becomes standardized.
4．What does the author suggest about buying meaningful souvenirs?
A．Picking timeless common designs. B．Following your own shopping habits.
C．Choosing intention over convenience. D．Weighing possession over remembrance.
Passage 2(2026·高三·湖南岳阳·一模)
Just before the Spring Festival of 2025, residents of Zhaoquan Village in Tianjin received rice, flour and other
daily necessities as gifts. These gifts came from the village’s striving collective economy under the leadership of the
young village Party branch headed by 30-year-old Secretary Zhao Rui. After graduating from Tianjin Medical
University in 2017, Zhao returned to her hometown to join the rural revitalization drive. “This land is my roots. I
want to help it have a brighter future,” she stated.
In May 2024, with local government support, Zhao and her team launched Douyin and Kuaishou accounts,
aiming to explore new paths for village development through these platforms. They created a video series “100
Simple Acts for the Villagers,” featuring help for left-behind elderly such as teaching them to use smartphones. These
videos not only enriched the elderly’s lives but also boosted the village’s popularity, drawing investment to this
area.
The social media drive brought tangible benefits to the village. Soon after the accounts were established, a
forest farm was built, offering family-friendly outdoor activities and creating numerous local jobs. More importantly,
the platforms became an effective channel for selling the village’s farm products. With a steady stream of orders
coming in, the village’s agricultural product sales business burgeoned, bringing more income to local households.
Last September, Zhao’s videos showing local grapes’ growth and their sweet taste drew wholesalers’ attention, helping
sell 35,000 kilograms successfully.
Zhao also provided assistance to nearby villages in need. When a young woman from a neighboring village
sought help with unsold apricots (杏). Zhao’s team responded quickly, making and releasing a promotion video the
same day. This helped the family sell all their extra apricots.
Reflecting on her work, Zhao noted, “Social media is a strong tool for rural development. Though I’m just an
ordinary person, I want to do my best to help my hometown.”
1．Why did Zhao Rui return to her hometown after graduation?
A．To take part in rural renewal efforts. B．To pursue a bright future for herself.
C．To get support from local government. D．To take charge of the village Party branch.
2．What can we learn about the video series “100 Simple Acts for the Villagers”?
A．It was launched by local government. B．It focused on promoting new products.
C．It helped bring in funds for the village. D．It aimed at giving lessons to the elderly.
3．What does the underlined word “burgeoned” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Survived luckily. B．Recovered quickly.
C．Reduced slightly. D．Developed rapidly.4．Which of the following words best describe Zhao Rui according to the passage?
A．Motivated and cautious. B．Ambitious but stubborn.
C．Innovative and responsible. D．Caring but inexperienced.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·湖南株洲·一模)
Marty Bryce, a child of Irish immigrants (移民), was the first person in his family to graduate from university.
Bryce, who is now 55 and lives in Philadelphia, became a lawyer representing large financial institutions. After 33
years, however, Bryce grew frustrated with what he was doing. His cases involved endless and seemingly pointless
fighting with a focus just about money. “I often felt like I was wasting my time,” he says.
Thinking about what he might do next, he recalled particularly enjoying those occasions when he was a guest
lecturer at law schools and teaching younger students. He thought he could have a greater impact at a high school
level than he would at a college level. He stopped practicing law in September 2025 and started teaching at a high
school that same month.
His students have been welcoming and he loves their enthusiasm and their desire to learn. Many students are
curious about the law and ask how they can join the profession. What impresses him most is how open-minded his
students have been. They’ve been far more willing to consider opposing points of view than many adults. Seeing how
they develop or challenge an issue has been exciting.
Provided that he remains in good health, Bryce expects to work in this field until he is 70. While he hasn’t
discovered the fountain of youth, being around students makes him feel years younger. Dealing with teenagers can
be challenging at times, but he’ll take them over a bunch of lawyers and judges any day. Like Bryce himself, some
of his students are children of immigrants and have the potential to enter a university. He is excited to be able to share
the idea with them that a child of immigrants can have a career and succeed.
1．Why did Bryce give up his career in law?
A．He found no challenge in his job.
B．He got a better job offer from a school.
C．He faced fierce competitions in law.
D．He was annoyed at money-centered fights.
2．What made Bryce choose to teach at a high school?
A．A desire for a stronger influence.
B．The flexibility in working hours.
C．A former experience as a guest host.D．The failure of handling legal cases.
3．What is the strongest impression Bryce’s students made on him?
A．Curiosity about law. B．Enthusiasm about learning.
C．Openness to different views. D．Ambition to become lawyers.
4．What can be inferred about Bryce?
A．His family opposes his change. B．He aims to inspire students.
C．Dealing with his students is easy. D．He intends to teach immigrants.
Passage 4
(2026·高三·湖南·十月联考一模)
A graduating senior from Waunakee High School in Wisconsin quietly closed out her high school years with
a deeply personal gesture that moved an entire community. Molly Shafer,18. spent hundreds of hours painting portraits
of her classmates, many of whom she had barely spoken to in years, hoping to reconnect before parting ways for
good.
Shafer had once been outgoing in elementary and middle school, but as she entered high school, social anxiety
made in harder to maintain friendships. A 2013 review in the Journal of Anxiety Disorders found that social anxiety
often leads to a felt lack of connection, not necessarily because peers are rejecting the individual, but because anxiety
can distort how social signals are interpreted Classmates admitted they hadn’t spoken to Shafer in years, nor had
they hung out at all. But instead of withdrawing further, Shafer took it upon herself to reach out in an unusual way.
She turned her garage loft into an art studio and committed to painting a portrait of every student she remembered
from earlier school years. Working about four hours each day, she completed 44 painting over 600 hours, averaging
13 hours per portrait.
At the end of the school year, Shafer gifted the paintings to the students as a parting gesture. The response was
emotional. “It’s truly unbelievable,” one classmate said. Some classmates were touched, while others admitted they
felt a deep regret for not staying connected or making more effort to include her. “We did have that friendship, and I
didn’t put forth the work to keep it,” one student confessed. Another added, “All of us probably feel a little regret for
not paying more attention.
For Shafer, the project was about healing for herself and others. She hoped that by making herself vulnerable,
her classmates might see her more clearly and reflect on their own assumptions. “You can’t go through life thinking
that you don’t have friends because they don’t like you, because that’s not the case. People aren’t thinking that hard
about you. It’s all in your head. You just have to try,” she said.
1．Why did Shafer paint portraits of her classmates?A．To show her gratitude for their aid
B．To help classmates remember their old days.
C．To win praise from the whole community.
D．To reconnect with them before graduation.
2．What does the underlined word “distort” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Improve. B．Record C．Accept. D．Misunderstand.
3．How did Shafer’s classmates feel after receiving the portraits?
A．Jealous and anxious B．Moved and regretful.
C．Indifferent and bored. D．Angry and disappointed.
4．What does Shafer’s experience show?
A．Silence is gold
B．It’s never too late to reach out.
C．Others’ opinions decide one’s self-worth.
D．Anxiety stops people from making friends.
主题01 人与社会——文化传承；青年榜样；历史记忆
Passage 1
(2026·高三·湖南长郡中学·一模)
Home letter collector Zhang Ding, in his 60s, once collected a set of battlefield home letters from the War of
Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Touched by the firm family and country feelings in the letters, as well as the
precious records of soldiers’ daily life in the 1930s, when most of China was suffering from the flames of war, he
made every effort to collect and preserve the complete set of 36 letters. Later, he confirmed from the envelopes and
signatures that the letters were written by Fang Dazeng, an influential war correspondent and patriotic youth in the
early 20th century.
Some of the letters, together with other collections from home letter collectors across China, were displayed
in Letters from the Front: Memories of the War of Resistance — an exhibition held from September 18 to 24, as a
part of the 2025 Beijing International Culture Festival. The exhibition showed more than 80 pieces of collections,
recording the real lives of Chinese soldiers and people in the rear area during the 1930s.
Lin Yue, the chief curator of the exhibition, regards such letters as more than just old collections. They recordhow ordinary Chinese people stuck to their faith and guarded their home in hard times. “Nearly a century ago, people
in different parts of China faced the same hardship, yet knew little about the stories of those fighting in other areas,”
Lin explains. “But now, these yellowed letters enable us to revisit that era and feel the shared determination of
ordinary people.”
In her view, the 1930s was an era of national crisis. However, between the chaos of war, these letters recorded
the rare warm moments of peace: soldiers’ greetings to their parents, wishes for their younger siblings’ study, and
expectations for the country’s future peace. “With simple words, the writers recorded their real thoughts, captured
the trivial but warm moments of life in the gap of war, and showed the unyielding spirit of Chinese people,” she
says.
These letters, once lost in time, now stand as silent bridges — connecting the front and the rear, preserving the
faith and warmth in the years of war, and passing on the unchanging family and country feelings of the Chinese
nation.
1．What first attracted Zhang Ding to the letters?
A．Their well-known writer. B．Their sincere emotions and records.
C．Their high market value. D．Their complete number of copies.
2．What can we learn about the exhibition?
A．It was held in Shanghai. B．It showed over 100 collections.
C．It centered on wartime letters. D．It lasted over a week.
3．What does Lin Yue think of the letters?
A．They are valuable historical records.
B．They are just ordinary collections.
C．They describe war’s cruelty fully.
D．They tell stories of famous people.
4．What is the best title for the text?
A．A Famous War Correspondent
B．Hard Life in Wartime China
C．An Exhibition of Old Collections
D．Warmth and Faith in Old Letters
Passage 2
(2026·高三·湖南郴州·一模)
Born in Xi’an, the eastern starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Xu Wen never imagined that a casual visitto an English antique shop would tie her to the route’s western end. Two decades ago, she and her British husband,
Alastair Blackburn, were immediately captivated by three small, vividly colored, finely detailed paintings.
Upon close examination, the couple found they weren’t just ordinary watercolors, as the paper was unique,
and the pigments (颜料) seemed mineral-based. They bought the works on the spot. These pieces marked the couple’s
first encounter with Tongcao painting, or pith painting, which served as a window to 19th-century China, an era
without cameras.
Tongcao paintings are created on dried pith from a rice paper plant, whose honeycombed texture differs sharply
from fibrous ordinary paper. This unique material prevents watercolors from sinking in; instead, the paint sits on top,
creating a subtle three-dimensional effect that modern reproductions struggle to match.
Xu later explained that these artworks were like “Eastern postcards” made by Guangzhou artisans. When
Guangzhou was China’s only port open to Western trade, painters adapted Western styles to depict daily life, festivals,
and customs for curious Western merchants. Fascinated by this forgotten chapter of cross-cultural exchange, the
couple spent 20 years collecting Tongcao paintings. They searched antique shops, auctions, and private collections
across Europe, eventually amassing over 2,000 pieces depicting 19th-century Chinese life and customs.
Their passion led them to build a museum in 2023, which was opened in a renovated historical building in
Macclesfield — Blackburn’s hometown, long recognized as the Silk Road’s western terminus. “This museum bridges
the two ends of the Silk Road,” Xu said. Many Chinese visitors have come and appreciated in person the town’s long
history with China through the museum and the way local shops and cultural centers celebrated their ties to the Silk
Road, Blackburn observed.
To further promote this heritage, the couple founded the Silk Road Foundation in 2023 and invited students to
copy Tongcao works. Xu also collaborated with schools in Xi’an, hoping to pass on this intangible culture. “These
paintings are living history,” she said, “We must make sure they keep telling their stories of East-West connection.”
1．What made Tongcao paintings attractive to the couple?
A．Its special paper. B．Its low price. C．Its interesting contents. D．Its
artistic form.
2．What does the underlined word “amassing” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A．Accumulating. B．Selling. C．Sorting. D．Donating.
3．Why did the couple set up the Silk Road Foundation?
A．To attract Chinese tourists to boost local culture.
B．To preserve the rare material used in Tongcao artwork.
C．To carry forward the legacy of intangible cultural heritage.D．To display their extensive collection of Tongcao paintings.
4．Which saying best reflects the main idea of the passage?
A．When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
B．East meets West and a bridge is built.
C．A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
D．We don’t inherit the earth, but borrow it from our children.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·湖南长沙银桥中学·一模)
It’s not easy to get your papers (论文) published in top science journal Nature. However, Cao Yuan, 24-year-
old Chinese scientist, had two papers that he co-wrote published in Nature on May 6. People call him “a genius (天
才) born after 1995.”
Cao is a doctoral student (博士生) studying at MIT, a top university in the US. In 2018, he topped Nature’s
list of the top 10 people of that year. Cao’s papers are about graphene (石墨烯) — the thinnest and strongest material in
the world. Scientists first discovered it in 2004.
Cao has found “switch (开关)” inside this material. By turning this “switch” on, the material can be used as
superconductor. But when it’s turned off, the material can become an insulator (绝缘体). His finding has opened up
a whole new field of superconductor physics (超导体物理学). It could allow scientists to find cheaper and easier
ways to use electricity.
Cao finished middle and high school in China in just two years. At 14, he enrolled (入学) in School of the
Gifted Young (少年班) at the University of Science and Technology. This is a special program that turns gifted
teenagers into world-class talents.
His greatest strength (优势) is probably his ability to learn independently, according to his high school physics
teacher Huang Jiatang. As a teenager, Cao was unafraid to challenge teachers and ask difficult questions, Huang
recalled.
He doesn’t worry about possible failures in his research, either. “He just rolled up his sleeves and continued
working (卷起袖子努力干),” Cao’s professor Pablo Jarillo-Herrero of MIT said to Nature.
1．What has Cao Yuan found?
A．A new material called graphene. B．How to turn superconductors into insulators.
C．A “switch” inside graphene. D．A cheaper and easier way to use electricity.
2．How did Cao Yuan grow up? Choose the right order.
a. He studied at MIT.b. He had two papers published in Nature.
c. He studied at the University of Science and Technology.
d. He has found “switch (开关)” inside this material.
A．c-a-b-d B．c-a-d-b C．a-c-d-b D．c-d-a-b
3．What can we know through Cao Yuan’s experience?
A．He enrolled in MIT, a top university in the US, at 14.
B．He was just like any other student in middle school.
C．He showed his talent for science at an early age.
D．He was not satisfied with what he learned at school.
4．What can we infer from his teacher and professor?
A．He likes to challenge teachers. B．He likes to take on challenges.
C．He solves difficulties easily. D．He has failed many times.
主题02 人与自我——艺术教育；人生意义；挑战自我；家庭责任；艺术创新
Passage 1
(2026·高三·湖南邵阳·一模)
In my second year of teaching art at a rural high school, I encountered a reserved student named Lily, who
consistently occupied the back corner of the classroom. While her peers enthusiastically presented bold and vibrant
compositions, Lily’s work stood apart — delicate pencil sketches picturing fallen leaves, weathered benches, and
occasionally, a solitary bird perched on a wire. She deliberately avoided bright colors, restricting her palette exclusively
to shades of gray.
One day, I assigned the class to create a piece symbolizing “home”. Most students produced paintings of
houses with smoking chimneys or families holding hands. Lily, however, submitted a drawing of a single key — aged
and rusted, with a subtle gleam on its teeth. The image was strikingly simple, yet it conveyed a profound depth. After
class, she quietly explained, “That’s the key to my grandmother’s former home. We had to abandon it when we moved
here. I suppose home, for me, is less about a physical space and more about a memory.”
That conversation marked a turning point in my perspective as an educator. I began to perceive the narratives
embedded in Lily’s simplicity — the significance of patience, the elegance in details. For the final project, I encouraged
students to express a personal story in any medium they preferred. Lily produced a series of sketches titled “The
Unseen Beauty”, focusing on commonly neglected details around the schoolyard — a crack in the wall fostering a
tiny plant, complicated patterns of shadows beneath the ancient oak tree during lunch breaks.
When the semester concluded, Lily left me a note: “Thank you for perceiving the world within my grayscale.”That summer, I introduced a new module in my curriculum — “The Beauty of Minimalism”. I had assumed the role
of teacher was to enhance, yet Lily revealed to me that is not always about enhancement; at times, the most resonant
beauty consists in what we leave out.
1．What makes Lily’s artwork different from others’ at the beginning?
A．Her use of bright colors and bold shapes.
B．Her focus on delicate sketches in shades of gray.
C．Her preference for painting houses and families.
D．Her interest in drawing birds and natural scenes.
2．Why did Lily draw an old key for the “home” assignment?
A．Because she wanted to keep the old key.
B．Because the key was easy to draw.
C．Because her Grandma had told her to do so.
D．Because the key represented home memories.
3．Which of the following matches the subject of Lily’s sketches?
A．A tiny plant growing in a crack.
B．Houses with smoking chimneys.
C．Bold and vibrant compositions.
D．Families holding hands.
4．What did the author learn from Lily?
A．Art needs strict skill guidance.
B．Teachers should focus on talented students.
C．Sometimes less is more.
D．Family stories inspire art.
Passage 2
(2026·高三·湖南衡阳·一模)
I was sitting on my living room sofa. “Get up and go to work out,” I said to myself. No movement yet. Picturing
the athlete who once ran for hours, trained nonstop, and played with intensity couldn’t stir up the will to walk 10
yards to the gym for even 20 minutes of lifting.
I had graduated from college as a 21-year-old young man, and with that came the sudden end of my soccer
career. Losing that clarity hit harder than any physical challenge I’d ever faced. The scaffolding of my life had fallen
apart. It was replaced by a complex and confusing web of competing priorities with no clear hierarchy(层次)—no
coach telling me what mattered most, no obvious way to keep score. I felt directionless, empty and lost.Months later, I met Arthur Brooks, the author of From Strength to Strength, by chance. He has spent decades
studying what makes people truly happy, and he has noticed a troubling pattern: We’ve lost our connection to meaning,
and that is what puts us in a bad mood. Meaning will slip away unnoticeably. The job that once energized you will
become routine. This is not failure but a human condition. We’re supposed to lose our sense of meaning periodically
because we never permanently solve it.
The most important thing that Brooks has taught me is that meaning isn’t a destination to reach but a way we
travel through life. The struggle never gets easier, but we can find joy in the difficulty. We can stop seeing these tough
times as our enemies and start seeing them as partners, letting each crisis of meaning teach us something new about
ourselves and what we truly value.
For my soccer-playing self—who was trapped in the belief that meaning should be permanent, something
given to us that provides a solid, sensible structure for one’s life—this would have sounded like terrible news, but it’s
actually liberating.
1．What can be learned about the author from paragraph 1?
A．He was exhausted. B．He was demotivated.
C．He was ambitious. D．He was disorganized.
2．What does the underlined word “scaffolding” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Supporting item. B．Temporary plan. C．Hidden hardship. D．Emotional
bond.
3．Why may we feel unhappy according to Brooks?
A．We struggle to follow our routines. B．We tend to pursue unrealistic goals.
C．We are disconnected from meaning. D．We are faced with demanding tasks.
4．What lesson has the author learned from Brooks?
A．Celebrating small moments in life. B．Accepting struggles as unavoidable.
C．Welcoming unpredictable changes. D．Valuing life’s journey over purpose.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·湖南湘潭部分学校·一模)
I’m James. Burned out from work, I found life had become flat and that I desperately needed something to
shift my focus. One night I came across a website recommending scuba (水肺) diving lessons. I hadn’t ever thought
much about the idea of diving before; but its complete unfamiliarity fueled my interest; I decided to give it a shot,
and I had my training lessons at an indoor swimming pool. After completing the courses, I felt a sense of great
satisfaction and accomplishment for overcoming the initial fear and discomfort of breathing underwater.Knowing I hadn’t yet experienced what real scuba diving is all about, I spent hours researching where the best
places to dive were. Before I knew it, I was on an airplane to Belize. Less than 24 hours after my arrival, and minutes
into my first ocean dive, I was literally diving head first into the deep end, finding myself 80 feet underwater. It’s the
kind of extraordinary water having such great visibility that you can see clearly for hundreds of feet around you.
Within minutes our 4-person dive group was surrounded by numerous nurse sharks, a moray eel (海鳗), large
groupers and sea turtles. I was madly in love with scuba diving. As we reached the bottom, a lone nurse shark swam
right under me. More started to arrive. Just as I was shooting pictures of the action and not paying attention to anything
or anyone else around, I looked up to see a bright green threatening face headed straight for me. He wasn’t the least
bit shy. He had apparently never heard of personal space. After he decided to swim by me without causing any bodily
harm, I was both relieved and excited.
This will always be that one special dive that changed everything and I get to watch it any time I find myself
missing the water.
1．What pushed James to try scuba diving?
A．Thirst for fresh experiences. B．Love for underwater events.
C．Cut-throat career challenges. D．Online low-price campaigns.
2．What do we know about James’s first ocean dive?
A．He didn’t use former diving skills. B．He didn’t adopt a gradual strategy.
C．He found the best diving location. D．He made friends with other divers.
3．Why did James mention sea animals?
A．To underline their diversity. B．To introduce their wildness.
C．To demonstrate diving appeal. D．To promote ocean exploration.
4．What is the suitable title for the text?
A．Why swim deep down? B．How to overcome fear?
C．What underwater thrill? D．When to chase novelty?
Passage 4
(2026·高三·湖南衡阳八中·校考一模)
My parents ran the Pagonis restaurant, a small eatery in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, and my first real job, when I
was six years old, was shining diners’ shoes. My duties increased as I grew older. By the age of ten I was clearing
tables and working as the janitor(清洁工). Dad beamed when he told me that I was the best “mop guy” he’d ever
had.
Working in the restaurant was a source of great pride because I was pitching in for the good of the wholefamily. But my father made it clear. I had to meet certain standards to be part of the team. I had to be responsible,
hard-working and polite to the customers.
Except for the shoeshine job, I was never paid for any work I did at the restaurant. One day I made the mistake
of telling Dad I thought he ‘should give me $10 a week. He said, “Okay, then how about you paying me for the three
meals a day you eat here? And for the times you bring in your buddies for free sodas?” He figured I owed him about
$40 a week. This taught me that when you negotiate, you’d better know the other side’s arguments as well as your
own.
I remember coming home to Charleroi after being away in the Army about two years. I had just been promoted
to captain and was full of pride as I walked into my parents’ restaurant. The first thing Dad said was, “It’s the janitor’s
day off. How about you cleaning up tonight?”“I can’t believe this!” I thought. “I’m an officer in the United States
Army!” But it didn’t matter. As far as Dad was concerned, I was just another member of the team. I reached for the
mop.
Working for Dad had taught me that loyalty to a team comes first. It doesn’t matter whether that team is
involved in a family restaurant or in the Army.
1． How was the author’s work at the restaurant?
A．It was unpaid. B．It was beyond his power.
C．It was negotiable. D．It was thought highly of by his father.
2． What do the underlined words “pitching in” mean in Paragraph 2?
A．Doing my bit. B．Swallowing my pride.
C．Making a sacrifice. D．Earning a living.
3． What can we learn about the author from Paragraph 4?
A．He got annoyed at his father’s words.
B．He hadn’t expected to be treated as before.
C．His father didn’t realize he was an honored captain.
D．His father fully understood his son’s pride as an officer.
4． What qualities are required to be a good team member according to the text?
A．Responsibility and generosity. B．Politeness and kindness.
C．Diligence and faithfulness. D．Devotion and ambition.
Passage 5
(2025-2026·高三·湖南华大新高考联盟·一模)
I was born in a small town in Pakistan called Quetta in 1980. When I was a little boy of about ten years old. Ideveloped an interest in calligraphy. Back then we only had a TV channel with limited programs, One of the programs
was about learning calligraphy. I was engaged and spent several years learning different calligraphy scripts (笔迹) in
the Urdu language.
After graduation, I came to Dubai, UAE. Falling in love with the architecture and high-rise buildings, I wanted
to shoot the amazing beauty form different angles. So I bought a camera and learned photography, joined photography
groups and attended workshops. After few years, I got bored of photographing landscapes and cityscapes.
Seven years ago, while going through the photography blogs and looking through others’ works. I read the
term called “light painting”. a photography technique that allows you to draw in space. I started experimenting with
that and soon it hit me: why not bring back my passion for calligraphy using light painting technique? Since that day.
I’ve been drawing light calligraphy. To achieve the best results. I decided to build the lights myself. The best part
about my work is that they are not photoshopped. I prefer to get the results straight out of the camera. I don’t even
turn over the images. To achieve that, I have to write in reverse (倒置) and that took a lot of practice to get it right.
Currently, I’m working on the idea of bringing abandoned places back to life, including buildings which have
lost their charm and are hidden in darkness. Through my photography, I try to employ light calligraphy by writing a
word that attaches a deep meaning to those places and telling stories behind them. In this way, I hope people will
revisit these places and appreciate the real reason for their construction.
1．What can be implied from the author’s experience in Quetta?
A．He had access to plenty art resources.
B．He was fond of calligraphy channels.
C．He grasped scripts of many languages.
D．He was willing to dig into calligraphy.
2．What made the author interested in taking pictures in Dubai?
A．Visual impacts of structures. B．Remarkable urban planning.
C．Mysterious building stories. D．Odd angles of architecture.
3．How did the author enhance the effects of light calligraphy?
A．By learning from others. B．By sticking to originality.
C．By beautifying his photos. D．By drawing in open space.
4．What is the author’s role in practising his current idea?
A．A writer putting down real thoughts. B．An educator spreading sound values.
C．An artist regenerating forgotten sites. D．A historian looking for ignored areas.主题03 人与自然——环保创新
Passage 1
(2026·高三·湖南湘西·一模)
On a calm morning in August 2025, artist Sam Shoemaker pushed his kayak (皮艇) into the waters near
Catalina Island, California. His mission was to paddle (划桨) more than 26 miles across the open sea to San Pedro.
What made the challenge extraordinary was not the distance but the boat itself — his kayak was grown entirely from
mushrooms.
The boat, brownish-yellow and rough, had taken Shoemaker nearly a year to create. He grew mycelium (菌
丝) in a frame filled with plant fiber. After weeks of growth and months of drying, it became a strong and floating
material. Although heavier and slower than a normal kayak, it was still good enough for his test.
The ocean soon showed its power. After paddling nine miles, seasickness struck, and the coastline remained
invisible. Then, to Shoemaker’s astonishment, a 50-foot whale surfaced and swam beside him for three miles. Instead
of fear, Shoemaker felt awe. “It was just a strange experience,” he recalled. Twelve exhausting hours later, he stepped
onto shore, his mushroom kayak still safe, welcomed by friends and family.
For Shoemaker, the journey was more than a personal win. It proves that mushrooms might help solve one of
humanity’s greatest problems: plastic pollution. His teacher and guide, Phil Ross, named the new material “AquaFung”,
praising its lightness, ability to float, and its feature to break down naturally. Unlike plastic, it disappears over time,
leaving no harmful mark.
Yet Shoemaker admits the limits. Building one kayak required enormous time and resources. “It is not,” he
says, “a perfect answer.” But it is a vision of what could be. If mushrooms can become kayaks today, perhaps
tomorrow they may shape surfboards, floating markers, or even floating houses.
Shoemaker’s crossing therefore carries a deeper message: innovation often begins with a single bold step. His
mushroom voyage reminds us that the future may grow—not from factories—but from the living networks beneath
our feet.
1．What set Shoemaker’s journey apart?
A．The long distance across the open sea. B．The material his boat was made of.
C．The dangerous sea conditions facing him. D．The advanced technology he employed.
2．Why did Shoemaker build the kayak?
A．To attract public attention. B．To follow in his teacher’s footsteps.
C．To prepare for further ocean voyages. D．To search for an alternative to plastic.
3．What can we learn about AquaFung?A．It is more durable than plastic.
B．It is eco-friendly but time-consuming to produce.
C．It is more suitable to make surfboards and houses.
D．It was developed with Shoemaker’s family’s support.
4．Which words can best describe Shoemaker?
A．Skilled and sensitive. B．Outgoing and humble.
C．Adventurous and creative. D．Humorous and generous.
