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专题 02 记叙文阅读
主题01 人与自我——善意传递；兴趣爱好；创业经历；职业追求；健康生活；人际关系；
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年回忆；运动精神；职业追求；人生哲理；人生感悟；职业发展
Passage 1
(2026·高三·江苏苏锡常镇四市·二模)
Every morning at 7:15, the flower lady appears at the 86th Street subway entrance. Her name is Maria, though
people usually call her la señora de las rosas. For twenty-three years, rain or shine, she has sold single roses from a
metal cart for $2 each.
I first noticed her during my chaotic freshman year in college. Rushing to catch the train one October day, I
tripped over a loose sidewalk brick, dropping my textbooks everywhere. Before I could react, Maria was beside me,
gathering the pages with hands weathered by decades of work. “Be careful, my kid,” she said softly, pressing a rose
into my palm (手心). “Today needs beauty.”
That rose sat in a coffee cup on my dormitory desk for weeks. When it withered (凋谢), I returned to buy
another — and ended up listening to Maria’s stories between customers. She had immigrated (移居) from Colombia at
sixteen, raised three children as a single mum, and kept this corner colourful with flowers even after the increase in
rent forced her to close her actual shop.
Last winter, Maria disappeared for two weeks. Regular customers whispered worries until a New York Post
reporter discovered the truth: she’d used her savings to pay a neighbor’s medical bill. When she reappeared, wearing
an oversized coat, the line at her cart stretched around the block. Strangers brought bottles of hot chocolate; a ballet
dancer performed pirouettes for her amusement.
On my graduation day, I brought Maria a handmade crown of flowers. She laughed, her wrinkles deepening
like sunlit petals(花瓣), and pinned it above her usual seat.
Now, as a teacher, I tell my students about the woman who turned a simple street corner into a sanctuary of
kindness. For twenty-three years, she didn’t just sell roses — she spread hope, warmth, and the quiet magic of
caring for strangers, proving beauty lives in ordinary hearts.1．What is the function of paragraph 1?
A．To introduce the conflict of the story. B．To highlight the theme of the story.
C．To present the image of the character. D．To describe the status of the character.
2．Why did Maria press a rose into the author’s palm in paragraph 2?
A．To make a friend. B．To offer comfort.
C．To explain beauty. D．To secure a customer.
3．What can be inferred about Maria from paragraph 4?
A．Her family shaped her kindness.
B．Her kindness earned her deep respect.
C．Her actions encouraged more donations.
D．Her reliance on neighbors grew over time.
4．Why are Maria’s wrinkles compared to sunlit petals in paragraph 5?
A．To reflect the hardships of her life.
B．To describe her natural aging.
C．To suggest her love for her flower business.
D．To reveal her shining inner beauty.
Passage 2
(2026·高三·江苏南京市·二模)
Earlier in his advertising career, McCann global CEO Tyler Turnbull worked for Canadian telecom firm
Rogers. “They were one of those clients that you love or hate,” he recalled. “I loved them because you got to do so
much work — it was stressful and 24/7.”
The office is not the only place where Turnbull appreciates a challenge that pushes his skills to the limit. On
weekends during the winter, you’ll find him on the mountains of Ontario. He skied two days a week and kept up the
hobby all over the world, from France to Italy to Alberta’s Banff National Park.
Now a dad himself, Turnbull has continued the skiing tradition with his kids, 11 and 9, beginning when they
were preschoolers. But sticking with the sport has helped the Turnbull family bond over not just the excitement of
skiing down a mountain, but during the chairlift ride up. “It’s a one-to-one time, no digital devices. We have lots of
good, uninterrupted time.”
On Saturday mornings from November to March, both of his kids attended competitive programs, which
inspired Turnbull and the other parents to hire their own instructor for two-hour Dad Park Lessons. Going strong for
five years now, the dads train in freestyle skiing, which essentially turns a mountain into a skate park: large-scalejumps, boxes and other obstacles.
While Turnbull believes in the value of being uncomfortable in the service of progress, whether in his career
or on the slopes ( 滑雪坡), the challenge isn’t always about finding a mountain that’s higher or sharper. To him,
there’s value in making the same journey again and again. “If you’re skiing the same run every day for 20 years, it’s
different every time based on the conditions,” he said, a reminder to stay alert and adaptable.
Turnbull also sets a goal for each run by asking himself, “What am I going for?” Whether it’s seeing how fast
he can get to the bottom, fitting in a certain number of turns, which jump to hit, whether to dip into a set of trees —
the terrain is familiar, yet new. “You can make the most of any situation, just by what you’re willing to try and do.”
1．What can be concluded about Turnbull’s work for Rogers?
A．It showed a balanced office culture
B．It allowed flexible working hours.
C．It emphasized physical strength.
D．It required full commitment.
2．What impact does skiing have on Turnbull’s family?
A．It deepens family connection. B．It bridges generation gap.
C．It weakens digital competence. D．It eases preschool anxiety.
3．What does Turnbull value most when skiing the same run repeatedly?
A．Setting a higher career goal.
B．Keeping cautious and flexible.
C．Fueling efficiency in discomfort.
D．Shaping character in new conditions.
4．Which of the following best describes Turnbull?
A．Innovative. B．Learned. C．Reflective. D．Reserved.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·浙江台州市·二模)
Last summer, I made a rather unconventional decision to run a small bookstore in the bustling food market of
my neighborhood. My friends cast doubt on the plan, for the market was crowded with noisy vendors (小贩) and
filled with pungent food smells. Their concerns proved well-founded on its opening day. Sandwiched between a pork
stall and a tofu shop, my bookstore attracted barely any attention. With few customers stepping in, I felt disheartened
and began to reflect on what went wrong. Never had I anticipated such a frigid beginning.
It didn’t take me long to figure out where the problem lay. I had stocked my shelves with classic novels and
poetry I cherished, yet they failed to meet the needs of local residents. I therefore resolved to make a thorough change.In place of those books, I displayed home-style cookbooks, stories about street food, and food-related picture books
for children. I sincerely hoped these new books would win over the locals. I also launched a “Book-for-Veggie
Exchange” activity in the store.
The new adjustment turned out to be highly successful. Local people soon took to this creative idea. A young
mother came first with a carrot to exchange for a picture book, and before long, my counter was overflowing with
fresh vegetables. The tofu vendor’s daughter, who had watched silently for weeks on end, finally stepped forward to
borrow a comic. Months later, the bookstore became a warm part of market life, with the scent of books blending
gently with the fresh aroma of farm produce.
This experience reshaped my understanding of books. I once believed books could only shine in quiet places,
but now I have seen their real value. It lies in connecting with people’s everyday life: books can blend perfectly into
daily routines and warm our hearts. They become meaningful and touching when combined with the hustle and bustle,
food and laughter of everyday life.
1．What problem did the author face last summer?
A．Doubt among close friends.
B．Strong food smells in the market.
C．Low store traffic in the bookstore.
D．Disturbance from nearby vendors.
2．How did the author attract customers to the bookstore?
A．By selling local vegetables.
B．By offering reader-specific books.
C．By stocking favorite classics.
D．By organizing book-swap activities.
3．What can we learn about the bookstore in paragraph 3?
A．It aimed at a profitable trade in farm produce.
B．It funded the young children in the community.
C．It reflected a harmonious integration into market life.
D．It served as a popular gathering spot in the neighborhood.
4．What has the author learned from opening the bookstore?
A．Better late than never.
B．Books are for life, not for shelves.
C．Think outside the box.D．Reading connects soul to daily life.
Passage 4
(2026·高三·河南开封市·二模)
Growing up in the UK, I was utterly fascinated by the tiny world of insects. At five, my dog wrecked an ant
nest I’d spent weeks building, so I set out to rebuild it better. I carved tiny dwellings for ants from twigs and leaf
fragments, then moved on to fashioning teacups from silver foil for imaginary sprites. When my mother saw my
work, she whispered, “The smaller your creations, the larger your impact will be.”
As I matured, my designs grew fiendishly complex. Sculpting is no casual hobby; I often work 16 - hour
stretches without breaks, and a single piece can take three months to finish. I must hold my breath during the entire
sculpting process to avoid disturbing the fragile forms.
Once, a fly landed on a tiny Cinderella carriage I was carving. Its wingbeat blew the delicate work away, and
it was lost forever. Another time, I accidentally exhaled (呼气) on a minuscule Alice from Alice in Wonderland, and
she vanished. Yet these failures taught me to refine my technique, leading to even more precise work on the second
try.
My micro - sculptures have taken me to extraordinary places. In 2012, I met the Queen, presenting her with a
crown perched on the head of a pin. In 2013, I earned my first Guinness World Record for the smallest sculpture: a
24 - carat gold motorbike that fit inside a human hair. In 2017, I broke my own record with a human fetus sculpture
measuring just 0.078 mm by 0.053 mm.
Although I was diagnosed with autism as an adult, I was once labeled a “failure” by my schoolteachers. Now, I
see my autism as a superpower — it has given me the laser focus to excel in my craft. I run workshops for neurodiverse
kids, sharing my story and helping them build their own tiny worlds.
The micro - kingdom has always been my happy place. I’ve tried larger sculptures, but small is where I shine.
We must learn to value the little things in life, for they can hold immense power.
1．What can we infer from the comment of the author’s mother?
A．Small art was less valuable than large-scale works.
B．The author’s work was too delicate to be practical.
C．The author was encouraged to pursue tiny world passion.
D．The author’s focus on tiny things would limit his success.
2．What does the underlined word “fiendishly” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．Extremely. B．Frighteningly. C．Surprisingly. D．Conveniently.
3．What specific achievement did the author accomplish in 2017?A．Creating a tiny gold motorbike in a hair.
B．Being granted an audience with the Queen.
C．Holding workshops for neurodiverse children.
D．Breaking his own Guinness record with a fetus sculpture.
4．Why does the author view his autism as a “superpower”?
A．To win public sympathy through it.
B．To give intense focus for micro-sculpture.
C．To allow easier communication with others.
D．To make him popular among schoolteachers.
Passage 5
(2026·高三·广东江门市·二模)
At 27, as a new mother, I had been wrestling with stress and worry, which led me to explore acupuncture. A
friend’s firm recommendation inspired me to book my first session. I chose Ora, a clinic I had visited during its grand
opening in 2020, drawn to its environment and knowledgeable staff. Though the cost — $130 for an initial 65-minute
session — was high, I viewed it as an investment in my well-being.
Before the appointment, I researched how to prepare: eating a meal to stabilize blood sugar and avoiding
medicine to ensure relaxation. Upon arriving at Ora, I was struck by the calming atmosphere. After a brief consultation
with my acupuncturist, Sian James, who evaluated my lifestyle and health concerns, I changed into a towel and lay
down. James checked my tongue, noting its red tip as a sign of stress, and explained how it guided her needle
placement.
She inserted 10-13 thin needles into my forehead, wrists, chest, knees, and feet. The slight pain was tolerable,
and she explained that the selected points were targeted to stimulate my nervous system and release biochemicals
to address stress. Once the needles were in place, I rested for 20-25 minutes in a dimly lit room with calming music.
Initially tense, I eventually relaxed, drifting into a quiet state — deeply calm yet aware of my surroundings.
When James removed the needles, I felt a profound sense of quiet that lasted the entire day. She advised
avoiding tiring activities to maintain the effects. While the calmness faded by Monday morning, the experience was
impactful. Acupuncture forced me to pause, breathe, and disconnect from life’s pressures.
Though not a cure-all, acupuncture is a valuable tool for managing stress. As a person who struggled to unwind,
I found it incredibly effective, and now, I plan to incorporate it into my routine. It’s a reminder to prioritize self-care.
Otherwise, I couldn’t handle my busy work and daily life.
1．Why did the author decide to explore acupuncture?A．Because of a sports injury.
B．Because of financial investment.
C．Because of emotional anxiety.
D．Because of a firm’s recommendation.
2．What can be inferred about the acupuncturist’s treatment approach?
A．It relied on surroundings over needles.
B．It used finger pressure instead of needles.
C．It combined examination with assessment.
D．It prioritized observation over communication.
3．How did the author feel after having acupuncture?
A．Tired. B．Pressured.
C．Cautious. D．Peaceful.
4．What does the author learn from her experience?
A．Rome wasn’t built in a day.
B．You can’t pour from an empty cup.
C．Busy hands make a happy heart.
D．A calm sea does not make a skilled sailor.
Passage 6
(2026·高三·广东广州市·二模)
There’s always one nonexistent friend in the group chat, loitering in the background, whose contribution to
the chat remains minimal, if not extinct. That friend is me.
As long as I can remember having a phone, I’ve been a terrible replier. The phrase “Sorry I missed this” became
my go-to line. When a new group chat is created, the members will always come to laugh at my inability to respond
to a simple question within hours.
But I’m not terrible at replying to everyone. I pride myself on quick responses to work emails, my manager,
and my mom — she even says, “I feel privileged to be on my daughter’s quick list.” To friends, I say, “Call me
instead.” They know if it’s urgent, I’ll pick up right away. But if I mark a message as “non-urgent,” it’s a different
story.
Group chats are even harder: conversations move so fast that missing just five minutes means I’m behind on
67 messages about parties, movies or dates. Once, I set aside 15 minutes to respond to friends’ texts. But by the time I
responded, they had messaged back. And I filed those new messages as non-urgent again. All of this was like
message quicksand.Recently, I asked Billy about my bad texting. He’s that one friend you can always rely on to give you the non-
sugarcoated truth: “You take 3-5 days to reply if we’re lucky.” Ouch — but probably not wrong. Then he added, “But
you always show up, never cancel, and drive 40 minutes to see us.”
Now I think about our group roles — the chatty one, the caller, the non-responder. All contribute and express
love in different ways.
As I write this article, I wonder if my terrible texting could be a sign of my old age? Or I’m just bad at
replying to messages? There’s a lot to think about — and I can promise you this thinking will take my attention away
from the 219 messages I haven’t answered yet.
1．What can be inferred about the author as a responder from paragraphs 2 and 3?
A．She feels stressed to reply. B．She puts the vital first.
C．She prefers calling to texting. D．She fails to reply to friends.
2．What does the underlined word “quicksand” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A．A list often ignored. B．An endless cycle.
C．A game of rapid replies. D．A tool for classification.
3．Why does the author mention Billy in paragraph 5?
A．To praise her friends are tolerant. B．To stress she’s made erforts in texting.
C．To prove her texting habit causes problems. D．To show her texting doesn’t hurt her friendship.
4．What is the author’s tone?
A．Humorous. B．Formal. C．Doubtful. D．Concerned.
Passage 7
(2026·高三·浙江金丽衢十二校·二模)
I was born in 2010 in the countryside, which may be why I always felt a little out of step with the times.
Throughout my childhood, I had never seen tall buildings or had a smartphone. The old computer we had at home
was my only window to the online world, which I began exploring at the age of 8. My parents were busy during the
day, so surfing the internet was a big deal for me. I always turned off the computer before they got home to let it cool
down and hide what I had been doing all day.
I feel like the online vibe was much more inclusive back then. I still remember the friendly debates about the
various adaptations of Legends of the Condor Heroes. Everyone would share their thoughts and reasons. Just the
other day, I saw a similar question on Xiaohongshu, but the discussion quickly turned into heated arguments. Back
then, sharing resources for online novels or gaming strategies was common, but now, such requests can easily trigger
online debates.My parents loved playing Stephen Chow movies at home, which turned me into a belated fan of these classic
1990s Hong Kong comedies. At the core of his humor lies tragedy, yet his films also taught me simple values: be
brave, be resilient, stay optimistic, and never give up on your dreams. To me, Stephen Chow feels like an old friend
I’ve known for years — a forever-young legend. I wish I had been born earlier, in that golden era.
I’d describe myself as a severe nostalgia (怀旧) addict, especially when it comes to 90s architecture. Just
looking at images of those buildings or walking near them brings me a sense of comfort. Though they’ve become
relics of the past, nothing is truly forgotten.
1．What can be inferred about the author’s childhood from the first paragraph?
A．He had no idea about the online world. B．His life kept pace with the times.
C．His parents were too busy to look after him. D．He had limited access to the internet.
2．What does the author mean by saying “the online vibe was much more inclusive back then”?
A．More people were willing to share. B．It is easier to reach an agreement.
C．Different viewpoints could be respected. D．There were more online platforms.
3．What does the author think of Stephen Chow’s films?
A．They only appeal to young people. B．They are tragedies with subtle humor.
C．They are difficult to understand today. D．They combine humor with deep meaning.
4．Which of the following best describes the author’s overall tone in the passage?
A．Hopeful. B．Emotional. C．Humorous. D．Critical.
Passage 8
(2026·高三·安徽淮北市·二模)
I will never forget the moment I crossed the finish line of my first marathon in Detroit, Michigan. My legs
were on fire, my lungs felt like they would give out — but I had never felt more alive. To my astonishment, I went
beyond my initial goal of 3 hours and 30 minutes with a final time of 03:15, placing third in my age division.
This stood not only as a personal victory but as a crucial change in the direction of my life.
I’ve been running since I was a young child. It began through the influence of my grandfather, who always
pushed me to “run the hills” and “run the block” by his side. Among his words of wisdom, one instruction he often
repeated was “just put one foot in front of the other.” Simple words, yet they left an indelible impression on me,
one I carried into both my running career and my life.
Running became my healing, my escape, and eventually my passion. I never had a coach or formal training
plan-just a deep-rooted love for the rhythm of the run and an inner guide that always told me to keep going.
I decided to pursue marathon training at 22, though I did not know exactly what to expect. I knew I wanted topush myself and see what I was capable of. My training was a combination of discipline and insight. I pushed my
body month after month and trusted the years of movement already settled into my muscles. When race day came, I
was nervous but ready.
My first marathon was more than a race-it was a true awakening. Now, I’m building something that helps
others find their own finish-line moment, because I believe running can change your life, just like it changed mine.
1．What do we know about the author’s first marathon?
A．It was a major failure. B．It was an effortless race.
C．It was a regretful event. D．It was a vital experience.
2．What does the underlined word “indelible” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Confusing. B．Painful. C．Long-lasting. D．Widespread.
3．What does running mean to the author according to the text?
A．A competitive sport requiring professional coaching.
B．A spiritual support and a way to explore her potential.
C．A rigid training plan to build up her muscle memory.
D．A successful pursuit driven by pressure and ambition.
4．What does the author intend to convey through this text?
A．The importance of having a supportive family member.
B．The value of discipline in achieving athletic success.
C．The excitement of participating in a competitive race.
D．The transformation that running brought to her life.
Passage 9
(2026·高三·福建宁德市·二模)
Chris Steedman majored in law and politics at university. Today, however, he spends his working hours bending
over a piano with a tuning wrench, a special tool for adjusting the strings. “I’m not a concert pianist,” he says, “but
I’ve trained my ears to hear what most people simply walk past.”
Chris runs Legacy Piano Services, tuning and restoring pianos. He has been doing this for nearly a decade
after completing a three-year piano tuning course. What first drew him in was a simple gift — his mother signed him
up for piano lessons one Christmas.
The job demands a surprising set of skills. “You’re working with strings that vibrate (震动) hundreds of times
per second,” Chris explains. “Turn the tuning pin (指针) too far and the note goes flat or sharp. You have to feel it,
not just hear it.” He rarely uses electronic apps, preferring his trained ear, though he keeps a tuning fork for reference.
“On a hot day, the fork runs sharp. On a cold day, it drops. You always have to account for the room.”Temperature is a constant factor. Before a concert, a piano must be tuned to match the temperature during the
performance. “Once the audience comes in, body heat warms the hall,” Chris says. “Wood expands. If you tune too
early, the piano goes out of tune.”
Of course, not everything goes smoothly. Chris has encountered pianos unplayed for thirty years, with broken
strings and other problems. “That’s where my real passion is — bringing new life to pianos left unattended,” he says.
“Seeing the joy on someone’s face when they hear their grandmother’s old piano sing again — that’s why I do
this.”
1．What is necessary for Chris’s work?
A．Law education. B．Piano talent.
C．Sharp hearing. D．Electronic apps.
2．What is crucial when tuning for a concert?
A．Employing advanced digital devices.
B．Using tuning tools unavailable to others.
C．Working in a consistently cool environment.
D．Adjusting for the heat generated by listeners.
3．What brings Chris’s greatest professional satisfaction?
A．Gaining chances to perform in concerts.
B．Cooperating with celebrated musicians.
C．Instructing others in piano maintenance.
D．Restoring forgotten instruments to sound.
4．Which words best describe Chris’s attitude to his job?
A．Careful and devoted. B．Responsible and modest.
C．Serious and curious. D．Confident and disciplined.
Passage 10
(2026·高三·山东聊城市·二模)
When I was little, I would sit beside my dad as he painted. He told me that a cow, a meadow, or sunlight alone
were ordinary, but when put together, they created magic.
I understood what he was saying, but I’ve never felt what he was saying until one day when I was up in the
sycamore tree (梧桐树) to secure a kite interlaced in the branches. It was a long way up, but I thought I’d give it a
shot. I started climbing. Then I looked down. And suddenly I got dizzy and weak. I was miles off the ground! But the
kite was still beyond my reach. I caught my breath and forced myself to concentrate on the kite as I climbed up.
When the kite was fully liberated, I needed a minute to rest. That’s when the fear of being up so high began tolift, and in its place came the most amazing feeling that I was flying. Just soaring above the earth, sailing among the
clouds.
Then I began to notice how wonderful the breeze smelled. I couldn’t stop breathing it in, filling my lungs again
and again with the sweetest smell I’d ever known.
It wasn’t long before I wasn’t afraid of being up so high and found the spot that became my spot. I could sit
there for hours, just looking out at the world. Sunsets were amazing. Some days they’d be purple and pink, some
days they’d be a blazing orange, setting fire to clouds across the horizon.
It was on a day like that when my father’s notion (观念) moved from my head to my heart. The view from my
sycamore was more than rooftops and clouds and wind and colors combined.
And I started marveling (惊奇) at how I was feeling both humble and majestic. How was that possible? How
could I be so full of peace and full of wonder? It was magic.
1．What was the author’s intention of climbing up the sycamore tree?
A．To get the kite home.
B．To prove her courage.
C．To unfasten the kite.
D．To practice climbing skills.
2．How did the author feel about the climbing experience?
A．Breathtaking but exhausting.
B．Challenging but rewarding.
C．Strange and unique.
D．Shocking and touching.
3．Why did the author like being up high in the tree?
A．Because the tree gave off a pleasant smell.
B．Because she found inner fulfillment beyond views.
C．Because she could catch the amazing sunsets.
D．Because it could help her focus her mind.
4．What can we learn from the text?
A．Combination towers over its components.
B．Actions speak louder than words.
C．Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.
D．Practice makes perfect.Passage 11
(2026·高三·山东德州市·二模)
At 76, I’d long considered myself too set in my ways to try anything new. My life ran like a well-oiled machine,
scheduled and safe. Every day followed the same simple routine without any unexpected changes. But my
granddaughter’s simple question — “Grandma, when did you last do something that scared you?” — forced me to
step outside my comfort zone and rethink my attitude towards life.
Three old friends and I signed up for a weekend pottery workshop. I’d never touched clay in my life, and the
thought of shaping it with my own trembling hands filled me with unease. On the first morning, our instructor
encouraged us to give up perfection and embrace imperfection. She told us that mistakes in clay could always be
repaired and turned into special beauty. I struggled to centre the clay on the wheel, my hands unskillful and awkward.
More than once, the lump of earth twisted out of shape.
Yet as the hours passed, something shifted. I stopped worrying about making a “good” pot and began to enjoy
the quiet connection with the warm, damp clay. I focused on the gentle movement of my hands and the smooth feeling
under my fingers. When my first rough bowl took shape, I felt a burst of pride I hadn’t known in decades.
On the final day, we were asked to carve a single word into our work that represented what we’d gained. Most
chose “joy” or “courage”. I carved “unfrozen”. To me, it meant letting go of the fear that I was too old to grow and
daring to start a new journey.
Our instructor looked at our creations and smiled. “You haven’t just made pots,” she said. “You’ve rewritten
your own stories.” Those words stayed with me long after the workshop ended. I realized growth doesn’t retire with
age; it only waits for the courage to begin again and discover a better self.
1．What made the author decide to take the pottery workshop?
A．Her friends’ strong persuasion.
B．Her granddaughter’s question.
C．Her dream of making a bowl.
D．Her hope to change her routine.
2．How did the author feel while making her first bowl?
A．Anxious initially but proud later.
B．Confident and calm all the way.
C．Curious yet soon uninterested.
D．Frustrated and discouraged halfway.
3．Why did the author carve “unfrozen” into her work?A．To show her love for pottery.
B．To remember her granddaughter.
C．To express her inner change.
D．To praise the instructor’s help.
4．What can we infer from the text?
A．Growth is still possible for the elderly.
B．Perfection is the key to making good pots.
C．The author was good at shaping clay at first.
D．The instructor taught basic pottery skills quickly.
Passage 12
(2026·高三·山东临沂市·二模)
You know the best part about building a bridge? Finding out what makes it collapse.
When I was a ten-year-old boy, I walked across a shaky wooden footbridge over a dried-up riverbed. I wondered
what would make it fall. Eventually, curiosity got the best of me in a hot summer day. Let’s just say it involved
bicycles, rope, and buckets. The affair ended with my dad telling me to go to my room. I was grounded for three
weeks. Once free, my architect father and I found why it cracked and repaired it together.
One day in high school, my geometry teacher showed me a computer program. He had just figured out why it
was broken. “Who broke it?” I asked, without thinking.
“Well, I broke it,” he responded. Looking at my confused expression, he added, “I mean, if you think about it,
anything you’re building from nothing is broken until it works, right?”
After that conversation, I started staying after school to help my teacher break his program, which was supposed
to read 300 homework assignments, grade them, and then show him the lowest grades. Every time he broke the
program, he could figure out a way to teach it a new trick. Testing my teacher’s program was a lot like dragging
buckets filled with sand onto an old, worn-out bridge. This motivated me to start learning programming.
Today, I work in Quality Assurance as a software engineer, waking up every day and finding ways to break
stuff. Once the engineers get a new model up, I create a test user on the computer who tries hundreds of things in
seconds, showing what’s broken and helping decide what to fix. Every now and then, I find a bug that no other person
would bother to exploit.
1．Why did the author destroy the bridge?
A．To test his father’s skills. B．To meet his curiosity.
C．To kill boredom in hot weather. D．To learn how to repair it.2．What do the teacher’s words mean?
A．Coding is a very hard task. B．Computers are easily damaged.
C．Problems are part of progress. D．What starts from nothing is broken.
3．What drove the author to learn programming?
A．The insight from testing the program.
B．The tricks learned from his classmates.
C．Building a bridge with buckets of sand.
D．Helping grade homework for his teacher.
4．What is the best title for the text?
A．Building for a Dream B．Breaking for a Living
C．Programming for Future D．Working for Bridging
主题02 人与社会——助人为乐；善意传递；体育精神；社区服务；职业追求；艺术与社会；
医疗公益；环保创新；退休生活；艺术保护
Passage 1
(2026·高三·浙江新阵地教育联盟·二模)
It begins with a steady buzz, echoing through the towering forests of Alaska. It’s a signal, but not one to be
alarmed by. It’s less “Duck and cover,” more “Come and get it!”
So you step outside your house, where there are few roads and fewer neighbors, and see it. A single-engine
plane flies low, just a few dozen feet above the ground. The plane’s door whips open, and a black package is thrown
out, plummeting (速降) to earth with a yellow tail hanging behind.
Congratulations, you’ve just been turkey bombed!
The “bomb” is a 15-pound frozen turkey stuffed into a trash bag, tied with yellow caution tape for easy
visibility. Since 2021, Alaska native Esther Keim has been dropping them from the air to remote Alaskans who might
otherwise be eating squirrel, moose or Spam for Thanksgiving dinner.
Thanksgiving falls at a tricky time of the year in this part of the country. It’s a time when rivers, which often
serve as highways in Alaska’s remote areas, are too frozen for boats to travel but not frozen enough for cars. Their
only option for reaching “civilization” is seven hours on a snowmobile. Or, if you’re a pilot like Keim, you can take
to the air.
Keim began her turkey-bombing flights after visiting her family in Skwentna, an isolated village. A neighbor
mentioned how a squirrel he hunted barely fed his family of four. This reminded Keim of her childhood, when a
family friend would drop a turkey — and sometimes a box of candy inside the package just for her — from hisplane to her family every year. “I am gonna drop turkeys to remote Alaskans without road access,” says Keim. “It
wouldn’t be a big deal, but it’d bring me a lot of joy to bless other people like we were blessed.”
Now Keim is working to turn this personal effort into a non- profit called the Alaska Turkey Drop Project. The
project has received enough donations from some individuals and local businesses, with others donating their time
and goods. Every year, that noisy plane soaring through Alaska’s sky brings not just turkeys, but a heartwarming
reminder of connection in the wilderness.
1．What can be learned about the “bomb”?
A．It’s a dangerous explosive. B．It’s sent to Alaskans for Christmas.
C．It’s a frozen turkey with yellow tape. D．It’s dropped from a high- flying plane.
2．Why is Thanksgiving a challenging time in remote Alaska?
A．Pilots avoid snowy flights. B．Snowmobiles are only for short trips.
C．All roads are blocked by snow. D．Half- frozen rivers are unfit for boats or cars.
3．What inspired Keim to start the “bombing” flights?
A．A demand for her nonprofit project. B．A suggestion from her family.
C．Neighbor’s hardship and childhood favor. D．Hunting squirrels with neighbors.
4．Which of the following best describes Keim?
A．Caring and inquiring. B．Sympathetic and innovative.
C．Decisive and tolerant. D．Adventurous and ambitious.
Passage 2
(2026·高三·安徽蚌埠市·二模)
Shetara Sims had weathered some tough years. In 2012, her eldest daughter suffered severe injuries during an
argument in Kansas City, Missouri. Last year, the single mother lost her job in the hard times. She had only $7 in her
pocket as she headed into the grocery store one day last July with her 12-year-old daughter, Rakiya Edmondson.
And then luck finally turned Sims’ way. She and her daughter found a dollar bill in the parking lot. Maybe this
was their day, they told each other. So they bought a lottery ticket (彩票) — and won $100.
But before they could spend their windfall, Rakiya had an idea. The news in Kansas City that week had been
filled with stories about a police officer, Tyler Moss, who had been shot in the head in the line of duty. He was in
critical condition. Rakiya and her mother had never forgotten how kind the police had been after their own family
member was attacked. “The detectives were really there for us,” Sims says. “They came to see my kids. They were
fathers, therapists (治疗师). They were everything.” Rakiya wanted to give their lottery winnings to Officer Moss’s
family. Her mom readily agreed.On July 10, Sims called the police and made an anonymous (匿名的) donation. Moved by her generous act,
the officers did what they do best — they tracked Sims down. When she explained the family’s motivation, the
officers could hardly believe it. “With her current financial hardship, we encouraged her to keep the money,” the
department later explained. “She refused, saying the officer’s family needed it and police needed to know they were
supported.”
By then, that feeling of support was mutual. The police set up a GoFundMe page for Sims and her daughter,
whom they named “The Woman with the Heart of Gold.” Their goal was ＄10,000. By January 11, 2021, they had
raised ＄165,405. Even better: Officer Moss, who had a 1 percent chance of survival, is out of the hospital and
recovering.
1．What does the underlined word “windfall” in paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Devoted effort.B．Poor times. C．Unexpected money. D．Lucky days.
2．What made the Sims decide to donate the lottery winnings?
A．Desire for public praise. B．Gratitude for past police kindness.
C．Hope for financial return. D．Sympathy for Officer Moss’s family.
3．Why did the police track down Sims after the donation?
A．To return the money. B．To help the family.
C．To report her in public. D．To find the truth.
4．Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A．A Lottery Win That Brought Mutual Warmth
B．A Police Officer Who Got Support from a Stranger
C．A Poor Family Whose Life Was Changed by Faith
D．A Kind Police Team That Helped a Single Mother
Passage 3
( 2026·高三·安徽滁州市·二模)
The district championship game between Academy and Apache was intense. The Academy players were
weaker, and their coach, Brendan King, knew they’d have to play their best for a chance at winning. When Apache
built a lead by 14 points with four minutes on the clock, King called one last timeout (比赛暂停). “If we want to win
this game, this is the time,” he told his players.
Academy came out of the timeout with new energy, sinking shot after shot to narrow the gap to just a few
points. Then, with two minutes left, the referee (裁判) stopped play. The scoreboard had Academy down by 4 points;
the scorebook had them down by 2. League rules state that the scorebook is final. The scoreboard was updated to 43-41, with Apache taking the lead.
Play continued. Academy hit a 3-point shot to top Apache by a point for the school’s first-ever district
championship. The girls piled up on top of one another, but King walked to the locker room with a sinking feeling in
his heart.
That night, King sat down at the table with the game tape. He watched the entire game through, counting every
point on a notepad. His instinct was right. By his count, Academy had lost the game by a point. Just a minute before
the referee stopped the game, the scorekeeper miscounted an extra basket for the Academy due to a poor angle.
Deflated but relieved to know the truth, King informed the league’s governing body. Then, he told the players to
meet him at school and broke the news. Within 20 minutes, the team decided there was only one thing left to do: turn
the trophy (奖杯) over to the rightful champion. Next, King made the 90-minute drive to Apache to deliver the trophy
to its players.
Apache coach had also noticed the error and raised the issue with officials, but the score wasn’t overturned.
After reviewing King’s report, they made an exception, earning Apache its win. “They worked just as hard as we
did. I hated the moment was taken away from them,” says King.
1．What happened with two minutes left in the game?
A．The scorekeeper found an error. B．Academy took the lead with a 3-point shot.
C．King called a technical timeout. D．The match was suspended over a scoring mistake.
2．Why did the scorekeeper add extra points to Academy’s score?
A．He misread the league rules. B．The close game confused him.
C．He had a poor viewing angle. D．The scoreboard showed wrong scores.
3．What does the underlined word “Deflated” in paragraph 5 mean?
A．Confused. B．Discouraged. C．Astonished. D．Annoyed.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．A Close Match B．True Champions C．Coach’s Choice D．A Satisfying Result
Passage 4
(2026·高三·福建南平市·二模)
When Lila Martinez moved to Maple Street, she was struck by a marked contrast. The houses were well-kept,
with flowers blooming in most yards, but at the corner of her block sat a 1,200-square-foot parking lot — a dumping
ground for old tires, broken furniture, and overgrown weeds. To Lila, it looked like a “wound” that the neighborhood
had simply learned to ignore.
Instead of complaining, the 17-year-old decided to take action. She began knocking on doors, a clipboard inhand, asking her neighbors, “What would you do with that lot if you could?”
Mrs. Henderson, an 82-year-old resident living alone, teared up as she said, “I used to have a garden, but I
can’t bend down anymore. I’d love to smell fresh flowers again.” Mr. Torres, the owner of the local grocery store,
offered to donate tools and soil. Even the teenagers were interested, suggesting a place to play basketball.
Lila realized the project was bigger than just cleaning up rubbish. She named it the “Maple Community
Garden” and launched a crowdfunding campaign. With the raised money, she hired a local construction company to
level the ground. The first Saturday was backbreaking. Lila and twenty volunteers filled 40 garbage bags with rubbish.
As the weeks passed, the lot began to breathe again. Sunflowers towered over the fence, attracting bees and butterflies.
Tomatoes ripened on the vine.
More importantly, the people began to bloom. The teens who helped build the basketball court started assisting
Mrs. Henderson to carry her groceries. Mr. Torres began hosting weekly barbecues using vegetables from the garden.
Neighbors who had lived next to each other for decades but never spoken were now exchanging recipes and gardening
tips.
Lila said, “I thought I was just building a garden, but what I really built was a bridge. That empty lot used to
divide us; now it connects us.”
1．Why did Lila view the lot as a “wound”?
A．It ruined the street’s beauty.
B．It took up much space.
C．It caused conflicts in neighbors.
D．It reminded her of an injury.
2．Which of the following best describes the residents’ response?
A．Surprised. B．Supportive.
C．Cautious. D．Emotional.
3．What did Lila do for the community project?
A．She offered tools and soil.
B．She raised money door to door.
C．She secured support to transform the lot.
D．She encouraged neighbors to grow vegetables.
4．What is the best title for the text?
A．Ways to Build a Better Block
B．The Garden that Heals a NeighborhoodC．Cares for the Old in the Community
D．A Teenager’s Dream of a Lovely Garden
Passage 5
(2026·高三·江西萍乡市·二模)
Maggie Aderin, an award-winning UK astronomer and broadcaster, has worked on the James Webb and Gemini
telescopes. Her autobiography Starchild records her journey from a sci-fi-obsessed child to a leading scientist, as
well as her views on neurodiversity, diversity in science, and the power of astronomy.
Growing up in inner-city London, Aderin dreamed of going into space, inspired by Star Trek. She attended 13
schools in 12 years due to her parents’ divorce, and undiagnosed dyslexia (阅读障碍) made her fall behind. At 14,
she built her own telescope after learning from The Sky at Night, a BBC program she later hosted. Her father, a
Nigerian immigrant, instilled in her the value of education. For both father and daughter, the moon became a symbol
of hope: it guided him on unlit roads in Nigeria, and shone brightly for her amid the city’s starless skies.
Aderin is open about her neurodiversity. “To be a role model, you don’t have to be perfect,” she says. “I have
dyslexia and ADHD — I can’t spell well and am often late. It’s all part of my neurodiversity, and yet I am reaching
for the stars.” She believes everyone has something inside them that burns bright. “The key is to find out what sets
your heart on fire.”
Throughout her career, Aderin has often been underestimated, once mistaken for a cleaner or a tea lady. Being
the only Black woman in her field, she now reframes these experiences as opportunities, stressing that science thrives
on diversity. “Groups of similar-minded people think alike, hindering groundbreaking leaps in technology and in
understanding.”
When it comes to astronomy, she notes it is the pure quest for knowledge. “To me, it’s like poetry and art,
enlivening the spirit. Every culture has looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s out there,” she says. During
the pandemic, she encouraged people to look up: “A broader perspective helps.”
1．What can be inferred about Aderin’s early years?
A．Dyslexia kept her from schooling.
B．Her father pushed her into astronomy.
C．Her interest in space arose from Sci-fi.
D．She received little support from her family.
2．Why does the author mention the moon in paragraph 2?
A．To contrast urban and rural environments.
B．To indicate a shared source of hope.C．To show Aderin’s admiration for her father.
D．To explain Aderin’s way to choose her career.
3．What does Aderin think of her being underestimated?
A．A motivation to work harder.
B．A chance to value diversity.
C．A challenge for female scientists.
D．A reminder of Black women’s difficulties.
4．What message does the text mainly convey?
A．Role models are expected to be perfect.
B．Astronomy appeals to people across cultures.
C．Personal hardships can fuel scientific progress.
D．Diversity and perseverance drive breakthroughs.
Passage 6
(2026·高三·山东滨州市·二模)
Art is not always made of marble or canvas. On the shores of India, artist SudarsanPattnaik uses a unique
medium: sand — fragile, shifting and temporary. His canvas is the beach, and his creations, though they eventually
disappear, leave behind something far more lasting: deep thought.
Without teachers or structured learning, Pattnaik taught himself by observing and experimenting, turning the
beach into his studio. Over time, his unique craft has traveled far beyond his hometown, earning him an international
reputation and numerous global awards.
For Pattnaik, art has never been just about aesthetics (美学); it is about raising awareness. He sees his sand
sculptures as powerful tools to respond to urgent global issues. Over the years, his art has centered around critical
themes, transforming sand into impactful public service messages. On World Environment Day, he created striking
visuals of endangered marine life trapped in plastic, urging people to reconsider their daily consumption. In another
powerful work, he sculpted a massive Earth cradled in human hands, symbolizing both responsibility and fragility.
His sculptures often carry clear messages like “Save Earth”, turning a shoreline into a site of reflection. Beyond
environmental campaigns, Pattnaik’s work also pushes creative boundaries. He has created tributes to global leaders
and cultural icons to mark significant international events. Each piece, regardless of its theme, strengthens the
connection between art and society.
Perhaps the most unique aspect of his work is its temporary nature. The sand sculptures can be scattered by
the wind or washed away by the sea. However, Pattnaik builds them anyway, knowing that while the physical formmay disappear, the message will remain. In a fast-moving world, his art asks us to pause and think. The true endurance
of his art lies not in the sand itself, but in the memory and action it inspires.
1．What helped Pattnaik acquire his artistic skills?
A．Formal education and structured courses.
B．Extensive travel and international exchanges.
C．Independent learning and dedicated practice.
D．Professional guidance and hands-on experience.
2．What is the main role of his works according to Pattnaik?
A．A tool to promote an exceptional art form.
B．A carrier to provide pure aesthetic pleasure.
C．A means to break boundaries between cultures.
D．A way to speak for the environment and society.
3．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．Artists should employ durable materials.
B．The sculptures can be preserved forever.
C．Art’s value goes beyond its physical form.
D．Art should cater to the fast-moving world.
4．Which words can best describe Pattnaik?
A．Responsible and innovative. B．Considerate and humble.
C．Talented and courageous. D．Influential and organized.
Passage 7
(2026·高三·河南濮阳市·二模)
Growing up in a small village in southern Ghana, Osei Boateng witnessed his family and neighbors struggle
to access basic health care. For many villagers, the nearest hospital was a several-hour journey on rough roads. His
grandmother’s death from a preventable illness deeply saddened him and fueled his desire to make a difference.
Ghana faces significant health challenges: with a life expectancy of about 64, the country sees high death rates
from treatable diseases like malaria and stroke. Determined to address this issue, Boateng studied diligently and
earned a scholarship to Cornell University in the US, where he completed a master’s degree in Healthcare
Administration.
During his studies, he realized that his homeland lacked two critical things: health education and preventive
care. Villagers were too busy making a living to travel to hospitals for regular check-ups. Early screening was rare,
and many were unaware of the deadly risks posed by conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes (糖尿病).In 2021, Boateng founded the OKB Hope Foundation and transformed a van (厢式货车) into a mobile medical
clinic. Several times a week, a team of professional medical workers travels to remote villages, offering free health
check-ups, basic medical tests, and essential medicines. To date, the van has served over 4,000 people across more
than 45 rural communities.
Boateng’s team has also trained 20 local volunteers to collect health data, ensuring continuous monitoring of
villagers’ well-being. Beyond physical health, he has launched a mental health program to reduce the symptom around
depression and provide much-needed emotional support. For Boateng, bringing life-saving care to those in need has
become the most meaningful part of his life.
His remarkable efforts have gained widespread recognition, including the 2025 Global Citizen Waislitz Grand
Prize. So far, the OKB Hope Foundation has served over 15,000 people in more than 100 remote communities in
Ghana. Boateng’s work has not only saved lives but also shifted people’s healthcare mindset — from seeking treatment
only when ill to hugging proactive prevention. He stands as an inspiring example of turning personal grief (悲痛)
into lasting good for one’s nation.
1．Why did Boateng choose to study healthcare administration?
A．To secure a well- paid career in the United States.
B．To become a professional expert in medical fields.
C．To help solve health problems in his homeland.
D．To seek an effective cure for some rare diseases.
2．What prevented villagers from receiving early health screenings?
A．Being too occupied with supporting their family.
B．Suffering shortages of local medical equipment.
C．Knowing nothing about screening appointments.
D．Lacking knowledge of dangerous health conditions.
3．What can we learn about Boateng’s mobile medical clinic?
A．It provides free medical services for rural residents.
B．It was first donated by the OKB Hope Foundation.
C．It mainly focuses on treating those serious diseases.
D．It has expanded its services to other African countries.
4．What is Boateng’s greatest influence on his nation?
A．His innovative healthcare ideas.
B．His inspiring and exemplary role.C．His unbelievable personal efforts.
D．His heartfelt devotion to his work.
Passage 8
(2026·高三·湖北宜昌市·二模)
As a child growing up in coastal Brittany, Eddie Wang would often watch large quantities of oyster (牡蛎)
shells thrown away near the ports. Yet he also observed that these very shells, once burned and processed, were
traditionally used as a protective layer on house walls, helping to regulate temperature. This early impression left a
lasting impact, planting in him the idea that what others overlooked might hold hidden value.
Years later, Wang revisited this idea, driven by a desire to contribute to a circular economy. “I was fascinated
by the unique qualities of oyster shells and wondered how they could be repurposed on a larger scale,” he explained.
Through experimentation, his team developed a method to combine cleaned and processed oyster shells with recycled
plastic from used bottles. The result is a fine, durable fiber — known as Seawool.
The process involves breaking the shells into a fine powder (粉末), which is then blended with melted
recycled polyester (聚酯纤维). Like cooking, the mixture is pressed and pulled to create soft, lightweight fibers.
Amazingly, these fibers hold onto the shells’ gift: they fight bad smells and help with temperature control.
Seawool is now gaining attention as a sustainable alternative for making all kinds of products, from clothing
to household items. It not only reduces waste from both seafood and plastic industries but also offers a low-carbon
production choice compared to conventional man-made fabrics.
Wang views his work as part of a broader movement toward “resource-positive design”. “Every waste stream
could be a starting point for innovation,” he says. “By rethinking how materials interact, we can create systems that
are both practical and restorative.” Through projects like Seawool, waste is no longer an endpoint, but the beginning of
something new.
1．Why did Wang start researching oyster shells?
A．He was struck by their large quantity. B．He sought to recycle durable Seawool.
C．He was inspired by their hidden potential. D．He aimed to replace plastics in production.
2．What does the underlined word “blended” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．Combined. B．Equipped. C．Occupied. D．Covered.
3．What makes Seawool get so much attention?
A．Its low cost. B．Its high quality. C．Its light weight. D．Its wide application.
4．Which of the following may Wang agree with?
A．Well begun is half done. B．There’s no such thing as waste.C．The world is full of opportunities. D．Necessity is the mother of innovation.
Passage 9
(2026·高三·湖南长沙名校·二模)
For more than thirty years, Vickie Hardin Woods organized streets, balanced budgets, and turned complicated
plans into workable maps. When she retired at 61, she feared the hard-earned identity of “city planner” would
disappear the moment she stepped away from her office and co-workers. What would she be without deadlines and
department meetings? However, she did not remain in fear, but sought renewal in action.
Her choice was unexpected for someone diagnosed with mild memory loss the year before: She would bake
one pie and give it away every day for a year. She needed to prove she was still mentally capable. Using fruit from
local markets, she filled her kitchen with the smell of cinnamon and warm butter. Measuring flour, folding dough (面团),
and timing the oven became her quiet proof that her mind was still sharp.
After making full preparations, she boarded a plane to California and baked a lemon pie in her brother’s
kitchen. It was for her 88-year-old aunt, who had once taken her in during a painful chapter of her youth. “The perfect
first pie,” she later said. Soon peach pies were delivered to old classmates, chocolate cream pies to a niece with
newborn twins, and apple pies to former co-workers. Once, she even handed a pie to a homeless man outside a mall,
which he shared with his friends, laughing in disbelief.
Word spread quickly. Strangers began greeting her as “the pie lady”. Some recipients whispered, “How did
you know I need this today?” In those moments, she discovered something sweeter than dessert: connection.
Just as city planning had once brought order to chaos, baking did the same. Twelve years later, she still creates
— writing daily letters, painting the changing sky, teaching her grandchildren to roll dough. Through flour and fruit,
she learned a lasting truth: Identity is not a title but the courage to keep creating, giving, and beginning again.
1． What initially troubled Woods about retirement?
A．Identity loss. B．Economic uncertainty.
C．Work-life imbalance. D．Social disconnection.
2． Why did Woods choose to bake pies?
A．To relieve her physical pain. B．To reach her extended family.
C．To confirm her mental ability. D．To earn community recognition.
3． What effect did giving away pies have on Woods?
A．It connected her with charity. B．It strengthened her social ties.
C．It enhanced her public reputation. D．It secured her financial stability.
4． What message does Woods’ story deliver?A．Love makes the world warmer. B．Action helps rebuild self-worth.
C．Hard work leads to good luck. D．It’s never too late to pursue a dream.
Passage 10
(2026·高三·湖北黄冈市·二模)
Zhang Hongjun once spent his days on noisy construction sites in Shanghai, far from his rural hometown in
Fujian province. For over a decade, his life followed a common path: long hours of labor, low pay, and the loneliness of
being a migrant worker in a vast city. He dreamed of a change but saw few opportunities back home.
A visit became a turning point. Stuck in his village, Zhang noticed something new. The roads were paved,
internet signals were strong, and the local government was offering support to those willing to start businesses. The
beautiful mountains and fresh air, once taken for granted, now seemed full of potential. An idea began to form: what if
he could build a future here, not just make a living there?
Using his savings and a small government grant, Zhang took a daring step. He transformed his family’s old,
empty house into a modern café, a place where city visitors could enjoy coffee while viewing the terraced fields. At
first, neighbors were puzzled. “Who will come to the mountains for coffee?” they asked. Zhang persisted, learning
about coffee beans and design online.
Today, “Mountain Cloud Café” is more than a coffee shop. It’s a window for his village. Tourists come on
weekends, and through his café, they discover and buy local specialties like mountain tea and dried fruits. Zhang has
hired two local women, providing them with stable income. More importantly, his success has sparked a conversation.
A few other young people, who once thought leaving was the only option, are now asking, “Could I come back
too?”
“My dream isn’t huge,” Zhang says, looking at the lively scene outside. “I just want our home to thrive, so
that our children might have a choice to stay.” His journey from construction site to café owner paints a picture of
modern rural China — one where returning wings bring new life.
1．Which of the following best describes Zhang’s early life as a migrant worker?
A．Relaxed and secure. B．Disconnected but satisfied.
C．Lonely and unfulfilled. D．Stressful but meaningful.
2．Why did Zhang return and start his Café business?
A．He failed in his job in Shanghai.
B．He was in poor condition in the city.
C．He was invited by the local government.
D．He found new changes and support in his village.3．What can we learn about Mountain Cloud Café?
A．It has helped develop the village.
B．It features providing modern coffee.
C．It mainly sells coffee to young villagers.
D．It is well received from beginning to end.
4．What can be the most suitable title for the text?
A．A New Trend of City Tourism
B．The Importance of Local Specialties
C．From Migrant Worker to Café Owner
D．Ways to Run a Successful Country Café
主题03 人与自然——环保行动；环保觉醒；环保创新
Passage 1
(2026·高三·安徽合肥市·二模)
Since 2019, our institute, the Institute of Biology and Chemistry of Proteins in Lyon, has reduced its carbon
footprint by about 13% through changes in lab practices. For me, however, this transformation started with a sense
of discomfort rather than with numbers.
At the time, I was an early-career researcher focusing on publications and productivity. So when about a dozen
volunteer scientists began raising concerns about the environmental impact of our work, I hesitated. Any measure
that might affect productivity seemed risky. I worried that raising freezer temperatures could damage samples, that
reducing cleaning cycles might slow experiments, and that changing long-standing procedures could hurt my
publication record.
One question in particular changed the way I think. Audrey Sabbagh, an associate professor at Paris City
University, once asked, “Can we consider research that is not ethical from an environmental point of view to be
excellent?” That question stayed with me. I realized that I had long separated excellence from responsibility.
My colleagues and I then joined the Labos 1.5 program, a collective of around 600 researchers who believe
science should lead by example in reducing society’s carbon footprint. The collective has developed a free online
tool that any researcher can use to compute their lab’s carbon footprint. The results showed that more than half of the
emissions (排放) in laboratories like ours came from the production, transport, and technical services linked to lab
supplies and equipment. These emissions were far greater than those from conference travel, commuting, or heating
buildings. That finding forced me to rethink both our assumptions and our practices.
We began testing simple changes. After confirming sample safety, we carefully raised freezer temperatures,reduced consumables, encouraged equipment repair, and extended the lifespan of computer hardware. We also
replaced short-distance flights with train travel whenever possible. These were small but practical steps. Over time,
I came to see that sustainability requires careful balancing. It is challenging, but essential for the future of science.
1． Which of the following contributed to the author’s initial hesitation?
A．Fear of their research being affected.
B．Discomfort of a new working environment.
C．Doubts about being a capable young scientist.
D．Worries about tough working conditions in the lab.
2． What does Audrey Sabbagh imply in paragraph 3?
A．Research comes out of a change in thinking.
B．Good research cannot harm the environment.
C．Research should be aimed at improving life.
D．Excellence and responsibility cannot coexist.
3． What did the results of the Labos 1.5 tool calculation suggest?
A．The lab’s carbon footprint was less serious than expected.
B．The previous assumptions and practices were largely accurate.
C．Lab supplies and equipment were the main source of lab emissions.
D．Travelling and heating accounted for the majority of the pollution.
4． What did the author finally come to realize?
A．Safety always comes first in science.
B．Scientific work requires practical skills.
C．Success in science needs careful action.
D．Small changes can promote sustainability.
Passage 2
(2026·高三·江西南昌市·二模)
Kyle Lybarger, often dressed in camo (迷彩服), doesn’t look like a typical social media influencer. Yet, as a
forest worker in Alabama, he has found unexpected internet fame by introducing his followers to the overlooked
world of southeastern plants. Today, he acts as a guardian for growing rare and endangered plant populations.
Ironically, his conservation journey began with an ecological mistake.
A decade ago, while managing a private forest, Lybarger wanted to attract more deer and wild turkeys. He
chose an open, rocky area, deciding it would be a good place to plant food for wildlife. He used herbicide (除草剂)
to clear existing plants, sowing a foreign seed fix. In the dry, shallow soil, the seeds didn’t take. But around the edgesof the land, where he hadn’t used herbicide, a breathtaking picture of colorful, unfamiliar native flowers came into
view in the sunlight.
After Lybarger posted the photos of the flowers online, a local botanist reached out, identifying the flowers as
rare species. Lybarger realized he had nearly killed off an area with a wild seed bank of countless species just to
plant a few foreign ones. “That’s really a light bulb moment (灵光一闪),” he recalls. He recognized this reflected a
common human tendency to dominate rather than coexist with nature. Diving into research, he learned that before
human settlement, the Southeast was home to expansive grasslands. Over the centuries, human development and fire
control allowed foreign trees choked out the once-diverse grasslands, killing native species.
Finding a new mission, Lybarger now knocks on doors to instruct landowners who are unknowing hosts of
rare plants to care for those populations. He also uses his massive online platform to raise funds to protect biodiversity.
His secret sauce, which immediately carried like wildfire across the nation, is his genuine passion. Lybarger’s story
proves that true environmental protection begins when we stop rewriting nature and learn to read it.
1．What made the native flowers come out?
A．Herbicide-free soil. B．Wildlife waste.
C．Foreign-seed removal. D．Sufficient sunlight.
2．What does Lybarger’s “light bulb moment” indicate?
A．He found a new planting trick. B．He doubted the expert’s words.
C．He decided to study botany. D．He regretted human intervention.
3．What does Lybarger’s current work involve?
A．Building online platforms. B．Selling his secret sauce for money.
C．Learning conservation rules. D．Educating landowners on rare plants.
4．Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A．A Campaign Redefines Nature. B．A Mistake Awakens a Guardian.
C．Secrets to Growing Native Plants. D．Hidden Wealth of Vast Grasslands.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·广东揭阳市·二模)
When 16-year-old Boyan Slat went diving in Greece, he expected to see colorful fish and coral. Instead, he
was shocked to find himself swimming through a sea of plastic bags and bottles.
This disturbing experience opened his eyes to the reality of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a massive
accumulation of trash floating in the Pacific Ocean. At the time, most experts believed cleaning up this mess was
impossible. They argued that because the plastic is spread over such a vast area, using ships with nets would takethousands of years and cost billions of dollars, which seemed like a waste of resources.
However, Slat refused to accept this defeatist attitude. While waiting for a flight, he suddenly realized a key
principle: why chase the trash when the ocean currents can bring it to you? He proposed a passive system using giant
floating barriers that act like artificial coastlines. These barriers move with the waves, allowing the faster-moving
plastic to be caught and concentrated in one area, while the marine life can safely swim underneath.
Slat was so committed to this vision that he dropped out of college to focus entirely on his project. He founded
“The Ocean Cleanup”, a non-profit organization dedicated to ridding the world’s oceans of plastic. The journey was
far from smooth; his team faced severe criticism and technical failures during the early stages. However, instead of
giving up, they analyzed every mistake and improved their design. Today, their technology is finally operational and
has successfully removed tons of waste. The collected plastic is recycled into durable products like sunglasses, and
the profits are used to fund further cleanup missions.
Slat’s story serves as an inspiring reminder that age is just a number when it comes to solving global problems,
and that with enough determination, we can turn a hopeless situation into a sustainable solution.
1． What was the key challenge in cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
A．The plastic was too heavy to be lifted by ships.
B．Plastic waste’s wide spread made cleaning costly and unachievable.
C．The ocean currents were too strong for ships to navigate.
D．The plastic was mixed with marine life, making it difficult to separate.
2． How does Slat’s passive system work to collect plastic?
A．By using ships with nets to chase and catch the plastic.
B．By using ocean currents to concentrate trash.
C．By treating plastic with chemicals to make it small.
D．By using floating barriers to trap plastic with currents.
3． How did Slat respond to the doubts and technical setbacks in the text?
A．He published papers to prove experts wrong.
B．He sought government support to solve technical issues.
C．He ignored the criticism and stuck to his original plan.
D．He adjusted his approach through learning from failures.
4． What is the author’s attitude towards Boyan Slat’s achievement?
A．Admiring and supportive.
B．Objective and optimistic.C．Skeptical and cautious.
D．Critical and disappointed.
主题01 人与自然——自然体验；生态观察；自然感悟
Passage 1
(2026·高三·福建泉州市·二模)
I have always been a person that needed to have the time to explore or experience something before I could
make personal meaning. I often found that without first-hand experiences, I would soon forget. And nature always
helped me remember and make connections to other concepts and ideas.
Confucius’ saying “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” became clear to me
through Dr. Bill Belzer. At the camp, he led us city kids — raised amid concrete, blacktop and little green space —
on adventures. Every morning he would offer a stream hike, mud hike, or nature study of some sort. At first, I held
back from joining him. However, when I saw the other campers returning from their outings happy and excited, I
went to nature study because it seemed fun, and it was!
Every time I went to Belzer’s nature study, everyone was observing, touching, listening, so was our leader.
With each discovery we made on the walk, new things would come to light, inspiring unexpected connections.
Occasionally Bill would come over and say, “What do you see?” It was not planned, it was spontaneous (自发的)
and we were attracted to this kind of play and exploration.
With this in the mind, I took the leap into this kind of learning by organising a stream stroll at the university
where I taught.
Each undergraduate was assigned a group of about four or five first-grade children. And with a splash, we
were all explorers. The undergraduates initially tried to guide the children to see specific things, but later found that
the children had their own exploration directions, so they turned to follow the children’s rhythm and were shocked
by this unplanned exploration.
Learning about nature and our earth, to make a personal connection, must be through involvement in something
over time. That’s the proof: a lasting connection to nature and learning is formed not in classrooms, but in doing.
1．How did the author initially feel about joining Dr. Belzer’s nature study?
A．Cautious. B．Hesitant.C．Prepared. D．Curious.
2．Why does the author mention Dr. Bill Belzer’s camp?
A．To recall a memorable childhood adventure.
B．To prove city kids lack exposure to nature.
C．To demonstrate learning through direct experience.
D．To present the figure of Dr. Bill Belzer.
3．What happened when the undergraduates freed the children?
A．The kids’ self-directed discoveries amazed them.
B．The undergraduates took over the role of guiding.
C．The children lost interest without clear direction.
D．The activity became chaotic and unproductive.
4．What is the author’s main argument in the text?
A．Teachers should receive training in outdoor education.
B．Lasting learning comes from personal involvement in doing.
C．Unplanned exploration is the best way for children to learn.
D．Nature study is more effective than classroom instruction.
Passage 2
(2026·高三·山东济南市·二模)
Maya Martinez, a high school senior living in a fog-covered coastal village in North California, noticed that the
community garden was gradually drying up during the driest summer on record. While the villagers remained helpless,
Maya chose to spend her afternoons carefully observing the thick mist that rolled in from the sea.
Maya had already identified a critical fault in traditional fog-collecting mesh nets (网状网): they frequently
became blocked by the very water drops they caught, which severely reduced their effectiveness. Digging deeper into
solutions, Maya found a novel device designed by two scientists — the “Fog Harp (竖琴)”.
Maya decided to use the handy materials to create her own “Fog Harp”. At first, neighbors watched the process
with doubt as she strung hundreds of thin, upright wires across a solid wooden frame. To them, the setup looked no
more than “a giant musical instrument” that only produced useless sounds in the cold coastal wind. Little did they
know this simple-looking setup would soon prove surprisingly effective.
The remarkable efficiency of Maya’s Fog Harp lies in its clever use of gravity. In a traditional mesh net, tiny
water drops get easily trapped within the small square gaps, which stop further collection. This occurs because the
surface tension — the invisible, stretchy “skin” of liquid water — is too strong for the small drops to overcome. InMaya’s Fog Harp, by contrast, water drops hit the wires and slowly combine into larger drops. Most importantly,
with no cross wires to hold these larger drops in place, gravity easily overcomes surface tension, allowing the water
to slide effortlessly down the wires and collect in a tank below.
Of course, the project faced its share of setbacks. During one severe coastal storm, the extreme wind tore
through the wooden frame. Yet, instead of giving in to despair, she immediately set out to fix the problem by
reinforcing the entire structure with durable steel wires. By the time autumn arrived, Maya’s “Fog Harps” were
reliably producing plenty of fresh water every day, partly meeting the daily water needs of the village.
1．Why did Maya observe the thick mist in her afternoons?
A．To predict the weather conditions.
B．To clarify the reasons for drought.
C．To check the efficiency of the mesh nets.
D．To work out a solution to water shortage.
2．What can we know about Maya’s “Fog Harp”?
A．It was a musical instrument. B．It invited villagers’ acid words.
C．It presented an inborn fault. D．It featured a solid metal frame.
3．What is the key for Maya’s Fog Harp to function well?
A．Its upright-wire design. B．Its mesh-net structure.
C．Its weak surface tension. D．Its resistance to gravity.
4．What can we learn from Maya’s story?
A．Look before you leap. B．Better late than never.
C．Think outside the box. D．Time waits for no man.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·T8联考·二模)
At a party I encountered a museum director, who would soon be leaving on an African safari (观兽旅行).
Feeling fascinated, my partner Hugh and I enthusiastically booked one, the sort where you shoot wildlife with a
camera rather than a gun.
A month later at Maasai Mara, a 583-square-mile nature reserve, we were in a vehicle surrounded by seven
lions, none of which seemed to care about us. On the drive to our camp, we saw every animal that was in The Lion
King. But a herd of eight elephants eating grass stole the show. Despite their impressive size, what surprised me, and
was so magnificent, was the sound of the tall grass being torn with their trunks. I closed my eyes to listen, imagining
creating a best-selling perfume that would smell the way grass being ripped from the ground by elephants.The world can be a wild place, but that’s not the lesson you want to carry home with you. Yes, we humans are
cruel and often dangerous, but there’s still nature, and before it’s too late we need to appreciate it. Admittedly, not
everyone can hang out with elephants, but look at that bird landing on your feeder, and at that squirrel chasing the
bird away from the feeder. Look at the rats slipping before you on a city street, at the spider that somehow got smashed
in your elevator.
We’re all on a safari of one kind or another — it’s just that some of us aren’t returning with two brilliant
souvenirs of Maasai and a bacteria infection.
1．What can we learn about the safari the author booked?
A．It involved photographing wild animals.B．It was recommended by the museum director.
C．It required the author to carry a gun for safety. D．It was a last-minute booking due to excitement.
2．What can be inferred from paragraph 2?
A．Lions were the most impressive animals they saw.
B．They spotted a great variety of classic wild animals.
C．The author recommended the movie The Lion King.
D．Maasai Mara was the filming location of The Lion King.
3．What does the underlined phrase “stole the show” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Failed to meet expectations. B．Caused a sudden disturbance.
C．Created a dangerous situation. D．Became the most attractive part.
4．What is the author’s main purpose of writing the text?
A．To call for timely appreciation of nature. B．To share an unforgettable safari experience.
C．To remind readers of the cruelty of humans. D．To describe the beauty of wildlife in Africa.
主题02 人与自我——职业认知；心理成长；科技反思；亲子关系；克服困难；人生感悟；
退休生活；生活习惯；亲情关系；亲情回忆；自我反思；克服恐惧
Passage 1
(2026·高三·河北唐山市·二模)
Fiona Reilly is a senior emergency physician. Her first answer to what the key to good healthcare is might be
a little unexpected.
Dr Reilly says doctors often don’t allow patients to share their stories, which could include the feelings,
concerns and experiences they bring into a medical consultation that impact their medical interactions. She points to
a 2019 US study that looked into the time it takes before a doctor interrupts a patient for the first time. “It’s rather
bad. It’s 11 seconds,” she says. “But when patients are given that space, their experience is vastly different-and so isthe feeling they walk away with.”
Dr Reilly recalls meeting a family at her emergency department several years ago. Their three-year-old daughter
had a fever and doctors treating her believed it was likely a common illness. But the family remained highly anxious
about the child’s illness. It led the doctors to do a number of extra tests, which increased the complexity and cost for
the patient and to the system. The tests returned as normal, but the family’s concern was still there. Therefore, Dr
Reilly was brought in to give a second opinion. The first thing she did was speak with the child’s mother. The mother
explained that years earlier, she sensed something was not right with her pregnancy and sought medical care. At the
hospital, she’d been reassured that everything was okay after a number of tests. But, sadly, she lost the baby in the
end.
“As the mother told her story, I understood why she was so worried about this child today,” Dr Reilly says.
“The storyteller has power. The more patients feel listened to, the more likely they are to have closer and more
productive relationships with their medical providers.”
The mother’s story is not uncommon. “A good doctor needs scientific knowledge and technical skill,” she
says. “But they also need insight and the ability to listen and interpret a story. And they need a moral framework in
which to situate that so that they can make a deep and important and trusting connection with their patients.”
1．What can be inferred from the 2019 US study?
A．Doctors cut patients off quickly.
B．Patients annoyed doctors easily.
C．Patients hated talking to doctors.
D．Doctors talked to patients anxiously.
2．Why did the family remain highly anxious?
A．The doctors gave wrong tests.
B．They had a terrible experience.
C．The daughter had a serious illness.
D．The treatment cost was rather high.
3．What does Dr Reilly mean when she says “the storyteller has power”?
A．Patients can ask doctors for more tests.
B．Patients can tell their stories to the doctors.
C．Patients can treat doctors in their own way.
D．Patients can influence doctors’ understanding.
4．What is the last paragraph mainly about?A．The value of good doctors.
B．The role of technical skills.
C．The way of gaining patients’ trust.
D．The standard of doctors’ moral behavior.
Passage 2
( 2026·高三·江苏徐州市·二模)
Marnie Hale grew up in a small industrial town in northern England. From an early age, she felt a strong
connection with music and often wrote short songs in her notebook after school. Yet she seldom shared her works
with anyone, troubled by a lasting sense of self-doubt. She feared that her words and melodies were too ordinary to
be appreciated by others.
After graduating from high school, Marnie took a part-time job in a local record store. The shop was filled
with classic albums and busy music lovers, but her own dream of singing remained hidden. She kept writing songs
late at night, using an old guitar passed down from her grandfather. Music became her private space rather than
something she dared to show in public.
One day, a retired independent music producer visited the store. He accidentally heard Marnie humming a
piece she had written. Struck by her gentle voice and sincere lyrics, he walked up and encouraged her to record a
short sample. At first, Marnie refused, worried that she would disappoint him. Deep inside, she still doubted her own
talent.
With the producer’s patient guidance, Marnie finally agreed to step into a small studio. The process was far
from easy. She often felt nervous and had to record the same line many times. But gradually, she learned to calm her
mind and focus on the feelings she wanted to express. She stopped worrying about perfect performance and started
enjoying the act of creating.
Marnie never became a world-famous star. She performed in small local cafes and released several independent
online albums. Her audience was not large, but those who listened to her songs felt touched and inspired. Many of
them wrote to share how her music helped them through hard days. This support made her realize the true meaning
of her effort.
Today, Marnie still writes and sings as she used to. Her story tells readers that real success does not lie in fame
or wealth. It lies in accepting who you are, facing your fears bravely, and sticking to what you truly love. Even small,
quiet efforts can light up both one’s own life and the hearts of others.
1．What prevented Marnie sharing her songs at first?
A．Hates communicating with others.B．Needs more professional guidance.
C．Has no musical writing experience.
D．Distrusts her own music works.
2．What did the record shop bring to Marnie?
A．A quiet space for songwriting.
B．Chances to meet famous singers.
C．High pay for music equipment.
D．Lessons from senior musicians.
3．How did Marnie change in the studio?
A．Became proud of her melodies.
B．Let go of perfect-performance stress.
C．Refused to record repeatedly.
D．Focused only on singing skills.
4．What can we learn about Marnie’s music?
A．Wins wide recognition from critics.
B．Focuses on excellent musical skills.
C．Comforts people in hard times.
D．Is produced for music experts only.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·浙江温州市·二模)
I am the world’s leading climate change campaigner. Well, since last month. That’s when we had the solar
panels installed, linked to an app on my phone. Now, wherever I am, I can open the app and see how much electricity
we are creating and how much we are consuming. Right now, we’re exporting 2.37 kilowatts to the grid (电网). I
enjoy the feeling. Yes, I’m saving the planet. More to the point: I’m making upwards of 10 cents an hour, DOING
NOTHING.
Certainly, you have to put in a bit of effort. Ever since I became an energy exporter, I have been patrolling
(巡逻) the house, trying to maximize our production. Of course, I get some complaints from my wife, Jocasta, along
the lines of “I was using that light to read a book” or “Why didn’t you save my work before turning off my computer,”
but I think she is grateful for my assistance.
The only problem? Just last night, I turned off everything, but we were still consuming 0.05 of a kilowatt. I
checked the fridge. It was not humming (哼鸣). All the overhead lights were out. Nothing was on standby. Yet there
it was. I hardly slept, my mind trying to work through every corner of the house.Back at office, I find it hard to tear my eyes away from the app. Right now, it’s midday. Jocasta is at home. I
glance at the app. Oh no! Clouds overhead! Disaster! We’re now producing nothing. Nothing at all. And consumption
is suddenly through the roof. We’re using up grid power. What’s Jocasta up to? Running a factory?
The next day, at work, around midday, I check the app just to calculate how much I’ve earned. What? Disaster!
Clouds overhead again and yet power still being used. Jocasta is out of the house. Why, oh why, has Jocasta left the
TV remote in reach of the dog? I must have a word with him. You see, sometimes it’s hard to be ahead of your
time.
1．What can we learn about the author from paragraph 1?
A．He is a creative businessman.
B．He takes pride in the solar gains.
C．He enjoys launching campaigns.
D．He has a gift for app development.
2．What does Jocasta complain about?
A．The unknown waste of power. B．Her family’s impatient attitude.
C．The unstable supply of electricity. D．Her husband’s unreasonable behavior.
3．What does the underlined phrase “through the roof” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．Rocketing. B．Changing. C．Freezing. D．Diving.
4．What message does the text convey?
A．Actions speak louder than words.
B．A penny saved is a penny earned.
C．Great minds think ahead of their time.
D．Technology is a good servant but a bad master.
Passage 4
(2026·高三·浙江金华十校·二模)
I have a son with whom I do “special time”. My wife and I homeschool our eleven-year-old son, and I spend
lots of time playing and doing things with him. I used to think of this as special time. Recently, however, I have
noticed that during many of those hours I have only part of my attention on him and am often distracted by things
that need doing. This past year I talked with him about setting aside a time when I would just follow his lead in play,
when he would get to decide what happened and how it happened. He liked the idea, so we arranged to do it once a
week for an hour, after his guitar lesson.
During the first few special times he wouldn’t be able to think of what he wanted to do with me or how hewanted to use my full attention. I would get antsy and would have to stop myself from making suggestions. He
would often say, “Well, what would you like to do?” or “Let’s go do this; you’ll like this.” I started to notice what a
struggle it was for him to just want something for himself. He was always considering me first.
Often biting my tongue and sometimes failing, I tried to wait until he could figure out something that he really
wanted to do. During some of the first special times he decided to go shopping and just look at the things he wanted.
Recently he has chosen to use my attention to perfect skills — we go out and throw a baseball for an hour. Often I
have to stop myself from teaching or from asking him to keep trying when he is ready to move on quickly to something
else.
As the year continues, I watch my son become more confident and experiment more with how he can use me,
now that he knows he has me for a fixed time. If my attention wanders, he’ll remind me that it is his special time.
1．What does the author think is a key feature of “special time”?
A．Adequate time. B．Constant guidance. C．Undivided attention. D ． Practical
arrangement.
2．What does the underlined word “antsy” in paragraph 2 mean?
A．Impatient. B．Ashamed. C．Thrilled. D．Confused.
3．What did the author’s son tend to do during the first few special times?
A．Carry out enjoyable activities. B．Follow the author’s suggestions.
C．Figure out what he wanted to do. D．Consider the author’s preferences.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Learning to Be a Wise Father B．The Magic of Companionship
C．More Than Just Being Together D．The Moment My Boy Found His Voice
Passage 5
(2026·高三·浙江湖丽衢·二模)
Two months into my Ph.D．, I was on the verge of quitting. My broken English made it hard to keep up with
colleagues. At lab meetings, the conversation progressed so quickly that by the time I understood a question, the
discussion had already moved on. I once ruined an experiment due to misunderstanding instructions. In a presentation,
I embarrassed myself by confusing “gene dilution” with “gene deletion”. I felt out of place, uncertain about my future
in science.
I had moved to Hong Kong from the Chinese mainland, excited to become a scientist, but quickly felt
overwhelmed. The lab was full of complex instruments I had only ever seen in textbooks, and I had no idea how to
use them. Most of all, the language barrier made everything harder. Classes were taught in English, and I struggledto follow the discussions.
After a particularly embarrassing presentation, a senior lab member pulled me aside and said, “You are not
here because of your English. You are here because you can think.” His words gave me the strength to continue. I
began recording every class and replaying the discussions at night. Slowly, my English improved, and I grew more
confident in expressing my ideas.
Years later, after training in Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States, I returned to my hometown to run my
own lab. My students all spoke Mandarin, and I assumed they wouldn’t struggle as much as I had because they didn’t
face the same language barrier. But I soon realized they too battled doubts about their careers and abilities. I realized
my job was to teach them to think critically and solve problems creatively, just as I had been taught. When I saw a
student struggling with an experiment, I told her, “You are not here because your experiments always work. You are
here because you can think.” Her smile told me she was encouraged by these words.
Today, what I value most in my job is the transformation I see in the students who arrive uncertain, but who
leave with enough confidence to challenge me, their professor. For me, helping others cross the bridge is the true
reward of scientific life.
1．Why did the author almost quit her Ph.D．according to paragraph 1?
A．She disliked lab discussions. B．She lacked future plans in science.
C．She messed up her presentation. D．She struggled with language barriers.
2．What was the turning point for the author during her Ph.D．studies?
A．Her embarrassing presentation.
B．Returning to her hometown to run a lab.
C．The senior lab member’s supportive remark.
D．Moving to Hong Kong from the Chinese mainland.
3．Which word would best describe the author as a teacher?
A．Inspirational. B．Strict. C．Humorous. D．Authoritative.
4．What does the underlined phrase “cross the bridge” in the last paragraph refer to?
A．Travel between countries for education.B．Change from a student to a professor.
C．Grow from uncertainty to confidence. D．Build bonds between professors and students.
Passage 6
(2026·高三·湖北荆州市·二模)
It was December 22, 1987, when the doctor explained he was going to have to amputate (截肢) my right leg
before the aggressive cancer moved to my lungs. The doctor wanted me to do the surgery before Christmas.I calmly asked him if he could guarantee me another Christmas. He shook his head sadly. I smiled, “Well, my
three-year-old is expecting Mommy to be there on Christmas morning to open presents with him. And I want one
more night of dancing on two legs with my husband. I’ve checked my calendar, and I’m free on January 6th. Will
that work for you?” His mouth opened, but no words came out. Finally, he nodded, “I’ll make that work.”
One day, after the surgery, I made my way to a store on my crutches (拐杖). I wandered around for a while
before deciding to leave. When I tried to push open the door to head back, nothing happened. The door was too heavy.
Seriously? This is what my life on one leg is going to be like? Now, I can’t even open a door for myself? Then, a man
appeared behind me. In a voice that was both soft and strong, he asked if he could help me with the door.
In that moment, I had a choice. I could have refused his help and insisted I could do it myself, which was a lie.
Or I could do what I did, which was to look up at him with gratitude and say, “Yes, please.” He smiled down at me,
and with one hand, he pushed it open for me. With relief beyond words, I said a simple “Thank you,” and his reply
helped shape my life as an amputee. He said, “You are so very welcome. It is entirely my pleasure.”
Up until losing my leg, I had always been the giver. Now, it was my turn to learn to accept help with grace.
Anyway, it is impossible to be a gracious giver if someone is not an equally gracious receiver.
1．Why did the author want to put off her surgery?
A．To select a special date.
B．To finish her previous job.
C．To spend a memorable holiday.
D．To challenge the doctor’s work.
2． How did the author feel when she couldn’t open the door?
A．Upset. B．Frightened. C．Embarrassed. D．Confused.
3． Which of the following words can be used to describe the author?
A．Resigned and polite. B．Optimistic and adaptable.
C．Brave and independent. D．Determined and emotional.
4． What is the main lesson the author learned from her experience?
A．It’s better to give than to receive.
B．When one door closes, another opens.
C．God helps those who help themselves.
D．The hand that receives honors the hand that gives.
Passage 7
(2026·高三·广东广州市·二模)
When Mia Woods retired at 61, she knew she needed a plan. “I was worried about losing my identity as aprofessional. What else can I be?” she thought.
The year before, she had been told she had a mild memory problem. “I was trying to show myself that I could
still think and be creative,” she says. So she decided to do — rather than be — something new: bake a pie every day
for a year and give each pie away. “It made me reach out every day to somebody, so I wouldn’t be alone. And it gave
me a routine,” she says.
She baked her first pie and gave it to her 88-year-old aunt, Carol. As a teenager, Mia had moved in with her
aunt’s family when her mother became ill. “They gave me stability... It was the perfect first pie,” she says. She went
on giving pies to former colleagues, grocery clerks, even a homeless man. As word spread, she got known as “the pie
lady”.
For more than 30 years, Mia had worked as a city planner. “I’m a planner by nature, training and profession.
What I really liked about it was that planning takes time, chaos, many different components, puts them all together
and makes them into something manageable.” She sees the same in baking pies: “You take a bunch of ingredients
and create something out of them.”
Twelve years on, Mia has continued to invent new projects, including writing a letter a day, and painting
pictures of her local sky. She is writing a book about the pie experience. But she has learned more than baking. “What
really came out of it was the understanding that I was someone who could do new things,” she reflects. “And my
professional identity wasn’t critical to who I am.”
“Even now, after I have an encounter with somebody, I think: ‘There’s a person I wish I could give a pie to.’”
says Mia.
1．What was Mia’s worry when she retired?
A．Her serious mental problem. B．Her being cut off from others.
C．Having no identity beyond career. D．Having to change her daily routine.
2．Why did Mia give her first pie to her aunt?
A．She had given Mia a home.
B．She had cared for Mia’s mum.
C．She was the oldest in the family.
D．She had built Mia’s stable character.
3．What do city planning and baking pies have in common according to Mia?
A．Both require professional training. B．Both make sense of mixed elements.
C．Both create something out of nothing. D．Both connect people with one another.
4．What is Mia’s reflection on her experience?A．Everyone in the world deserves a pie.
B．New challenges redefine who we are.
C．Opening up to changes takes courage.
D．Simple acts can bring people together.
Passage 8
(2026·高三·广东深圳市·二模)
At dinnertime, if I’m anywhere near my favourite restaurant, there’s not a chance you can talk me into going
somewhere else — I want to eat at China Fun. Actually, I have been eating at this restaurant for 17 years.
Don’t get me wrong, trying new things is great, and I love exploring. But the pressure to always keep trying
new things ignores the satisfaction of finding our loves and keeping on loving them. That’s why I dislike pop-up
restaurants. I’d much rather invest my time and money in a place that will still be here next month, working my way
through the menu to find my favourite dishes, and figuring out which is the best table. In a chaotic world, being a
regular makes me feel that there are always places where things stay the same.
In my mental map of the city, I mark all my favourites — cute bookshops, hidden gardens, and the hotdog
stand that’s open only at weekends. To be a regular is to let a place become a character in your life. The act of
returning builds connection, and a sense of being at home as you settle in and share a nod with the waiter before he
asks if you’ll be having the usual.
Some things just get better the more you do them. While relaxing weekends offer the promise of finding
country paths for a wander, I would prefer revisiting a beloved walking route as the seasons turn, noticing the
subtle (微妙的) changes in the same place. I’ve walked along the Thames a hundred times, but the banks look
different each time as the tides move to reveal or conceal (隐藏). It feels like spending time with a friend. The river
is alive, and each time we meet, we grow closer.
I discovered a little local café recently. After several visits, Kirsty, the resident café cat, has finally started
acknowledging my presence. The other repeat customers have also started nodding at me. They were here first and
this is their café. Now they seem to be saying, “Have a seat, stay a while, and come back soon.”
1．What does the author’s restaurant preference show?
A．He is a creature of habit. B．He is strictly self-disciplined.
C．He loves exploring new things. D．He favours Asian cuisine most.
2．What does the underlined word “character” in paragraph 3 refer to?
A．Reward. B．Souvenir. C．Symbol. D．Companion.
3．How does the author find the walking route along the Thames?A．Crowded but comforting. B．Familiar but refreshing.
C．Winding but approachable. D．Exhausting but adventurous.
4．What message does this text mainly convey?
A．Satisfaction exists in the present. B．Shared experiences build bonds.
C．Possibilities hide in the unknown. D．Repeat visits deepen appreciation.
Passage 9
(2026·高三·广东汕头市·二模)
The moment I slid into the car, Mom hit me with the news: I was to spend the afternoon with Grandpa while
she attended a meeting. My protest was immediate, but in vain, as Dad was also away on business.
When we entered Grandpa’s apartment, he sat before the television. Not long after Mom left, an awkward
stillness settled between us. When I tried to find a comfortable position on the worn sofa, my foot hit something solid
under the furniture, and I pulled out a wooden box. Grandpa glanced over, “Oh — my chess set.” I really didn’t know
Grandpa used to play chess. I just knew a boy in my class played and entered tournaments.
After a thoughtful pause, he offered to teach me. Grandpa introduced each piece — the king’s deliberate steps,
the queen that “zips all over”, knights tracing L-shaped paths. He made me name them all and demonstrate their
moves repeatedly, correcting my bad moves with unexpected patience.
During our first game, he explained every move, revealing strategic possibilities and warning against traps. I
was confused by the interconnected nature of the game — how each move opened countless possibilities. Just when
I thought I’d made a smart move, he would capture my piece. Eventually, he announced checkmate, my king cornered
and immobile. Game after game, I lost, but each lasted a little longer.
Mom’s return interrupted our game. “Chess? Did you take it easy on him, Dad?”
“Absolutely not. That’s not how learning works.”
She shot him a disapproving glance, but Grandpa added, “He did well. He learned a lot.”
Grandpa was right. The game revealed a truth beyond the board — life, like chess, is a web of connections
where each choice shapes what follows. The rigid lines between us had softened, replaced by something unspoken
yet real. When I thanked Grandpa for the chess lesson, he smiled in recognition — the first time I could ever remember
seeing him do so.
1．What was the relationship between the author and his Grandpa before that afternoon?
A．Distant. B．Close. C．Bitter. D．Harmonious.
2．What does the underlined word “checkmate” most likely mean?
A．A person who checks the result.B．A situation where no move remains.
C．A position where the king stays.
D．A move that captures one of the knights.
3．Why wouldn’t Grandpa go easy on the author?
A．To express his disapproval.
B．To help the author improve quickly.
C．To reveal a truth to the author.
D．To show interconnected nature of the game.
4．What is the best title for the passage?
A．A Strict Grandpa. B．A Connecting Web.
C．A Newly-formed Bond. D．A Pleasant Chess Lesson.
Passage 10
(2026·高三·湖南湘潭市·二模)
We initiated the bus trips when I was around seven years old. Back then, we lived at our grandparents’ house
in Oceanside, California. Our financial situation became increasingly strained after my father, who had dedicated
over two decades to serving in the U.S. Air Force, honorably retired and subsequently encountered challenges in
securing a stable position in the civilian workforce. We were also struggling to find an affordable place to call our
own.
It would have been easy to give in to frustration. But mom had other ideas, using the situation to give my
brother Jess and me fond memories that would affect our perspective forever. However, I only appreciated the full
extent of her wisdom many years later.
Once or twice a week, she would lead us to the bus stop, and from there we would “see the world”. The public
transportation system was extensive, and with one ticket we could ride all day. My mom studied the routes carefully
and guided us to a variety of destinations.
Among our favorites was the mall in Carlsbad. At its center stood a glass clock tower with gears (齿轮) that
rolled plastic balls along rails, bouncing them onto drums and ramps, then lifting them up again to repeat the cycle.
The sight always drew a small crowd, mostly children. On other days, we took the bus to Strand Beach, where we
watched ships in the distance and heard helicopters and aircraft soaring overhead toward the naval (海军的) base at
Camp Pendleton.
Every trip we took felt like a grand expedition, and I was grateful to my mom for making that difficult period so
enjoyable. Eventually, my father found a steady job, and we moved into a home in the countryside.My mom did more than distract us from our troubles. She instilled in us enthusiasm for keeping our eyes open
and appreciating the world that was ours without having to really pay anything. Most importantly, she showed us that
regardless of where we were, and what we were going through, there was something we could smile about
somewhere.
1．Why did the family face difficulties?
A．The father lost his job in the U.S. Air Force.
B．The family had no fixed place of residence.
C．They lived far away from the city.
D．They lacked financial stability.
2．What was the mother’s primary purpose of the trip?
A．To build a positive attitude to the world.
B．To promote her husband at the naval base.
C．To find a new home in the countryside.
D．To explore job opportunities in Carlsbad.
3．What does the author most appreciate about his mom now?
A．Her knowledge of public transportation.
B．Her skill in planning detailed travel routes.
C．Her wisdom in shaping their outlook on life.
D．Her patience during their financial struggles.
4．Which word best describes the mother?
A．Ambitious. B．Resourceful.
C．Adventurous. D．Protective.
主题03 人与社会——善意传递；家庭教育；教育奉献；职业追求；教育方法；跨文化成长；
社区互助；文化认同；社会接纳；职业选择
Passage 1
(2026·高三·江苏南通市·二模)
Night after night, a familiar pair makes their rounds at an apartment community: a woman collecting trash,
and her loyal dog, Princess. Rain or shine, the woman performs this essential, though difficult, job, always accompanied
by her faithful companion.
One resident, Olivia Perkins, was especially touched by their routine and the bond between the woman and
her dog. She began filming short clips of the two working together, and eventually decided to surprise her with athoughtful gift: a matching safety vest (马甲) for Princess so they could work together safely — and in style. In a
heartfelt moment captured on video, the woman gently puts the vest on her dog, smiling as she thanks Perkins, clearly
moved by the gesture.
Perkins shared the video online, hoping to spread some warmth. The response, however, grew far beyond her
expectations. Viewers were not only charmed by the bond between the woman and her dog but also impressed by her
dedication and positive attitude. The video went viral. The woman's daughter-in-law recognized her online and shared
more of her story.
People soon learned the woman was navigating particularly tough times. Going through a personal transition,
she had recently sold her vehicle to afford one reliable enough for work. She and Princess were living in a small,
worn-down apartment, working hard to make ends meet. Yet, as Perkins noted, she faced each day with a smile and
a kind word for everyone.
Moved by her resilience (坚韧) and the overwhelming online response, Perkins started a fundraiser to help
ease some of her financial strain. The fundraiser quickly surpassed its goal, offering crucial support. “Please be kind.
Everyone is dealing with something they do not speak about and will still show up to work every day,” said Perkins.
“The people that work behind the scenes are the ones that need all the praise. Small jobs are the most important
stories that always go unnoticed and get the least amount of thank you.”
The story, which began with a simple vest, became a powerful reminder. It showed how a single act of kindness,
recognizing the dignity in another's work and struggle, can ripple outward. Sometimes, seeing and appreciating one
person's quiet strength can inspire a community to help them carry their load.
1．What does the underlined part “the gesture” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A．The dog-human bond. B．Perkins’s gift-giving act.
C．Putting the vest on the dog. D．Filming the woman working.
2．What is mainly talked about in paragraph 4?
A．What makes the video go viral. B．How the woman found empathy.
C．What the follow-up video reveals. D．How the woman struggled with life.
3．What can we learn from Perkins’s words?
A．Financial support is crucial to everyone.
B．Service workers deserve respect too.
C．People behind the scenes pay.
D．Small jobs are of little value.
4．What message does the story convey?A．Loyal pets will serve as great companions.
B．Positive attitude will lead to eventual success.
C．Social media can bring about effective solutions.
D．Kindness often starts with the simplest gestures.
Passage 2
(2026·高三·浙江嘉兴市·二模)
They say that the truth comes out of the children’s mouth, and that truth is sometimes more upsetting than we
realize. Jen Adams Beason, a 2nd-grade teacher from Louisiana, witnessed this when she asked her students to write
about an invention that they didn’t like, or an invention that they wish would have never seen the light of day.
Jen has 21 students, and she was absolutely heartbroken when she noticed that four of her students shared the
same invention: the smartphone. With dozens of notifications (通知) from apps, emails, and social media updates, it
could be hard not to look at your phone for longer than five minutes.
Jen shared a boy’s essay on her Facebook page. “I hate my mom’s phone and I wish she never had one. That
is an invention that I don’t like.” The essay is even accompanied by a sad and angry face saying “I hate it,” looking
at a drawn phone with a cross through it.
“I had my 2nd graders write about an invention that they wish had never been created. Out of 21 students, 4
of them wrote about this topic. # getoffyourphone # listentoyourkids,” Jen posted on her Facebook wall.
Her message was seen by millions and even shared 300,000 times. It received dozens of eye-opening comments.
“That is so sad. Great reminder for us all to put those phones down and engage with our kids more,” Tracy Jenkins
posted.
Luckily, it seems that awareness about smartphone addiction is increasing. Both iPhones and smartphones
running on a recent Android operating system will soon include features to monitor, control and restrict your personal
smartphone use for your own health.
Still, it’s interesting to see that parents’ concerns about their children becoming addicted to smartphones and
other smart devices, are also perfectly true the other way around.
1．What did Jen find through the writing task?
A．Parents’ overuse of their phones.
B．Parents’ dislike for their children.
C．Children’s resistance to social media.
D．Children’s poor performance in writing.
2．The boy included a picture in his essay to show _________.A．his great drawing skills
B．his desire for a smartphone
C．his strong negative emotions
D．his insight into online interaction
3．How did Tracy Jenkins feel after reading Jen’s post?
A．Guilty. B．Helpless.
C．Embarrassed. D．Confused.
4．What is the author trying to do in the last paragraph?
A．Draw a conclusion.
B．Provide evidence.
C．Put forward a proposal.
D．Call for reflection.
Passage 3
(2026·高三·安徽芜湖市·二模)
Liu Lingli, a special education educator from Hengyang, Hunan Province, has committed over two decades to
aiding children with hearing disabilities. Back in 2005, she founded a rehabilitation (康复) program for deaf children
at the local special education school, where she instructs not only core academic subjects but also oral communication
skills.
For children with hearing loss, acquiring speech proficiency poses an extremely difficult challenge. Liu
establishes a distinctive methodology: she places each student’s hands on her throat to help them detect the vibrations
of her vocal cords. Furthermore, she designs “lip and tongue training drill” to strengthen students’ speech organs. In
addition, she arranges outdoor trips to the local marketplace, stimulating students to apply verbal skills in authentic
contexts.
Her efforts have revolutionized the lives of numerous young individuals. Over 80 of her students have
successfully attended regular schools. One former pupil, Li Ming, now works as a chef and interacts with his
colleagues fluently without any difficulty. Another student, Xiao Ya, proceeds to pursue advanced studies in fine arts
at a university. “Miss Liu once reminded us that being deaf does not equal being incapable,” Xiao Ya recalled.
Liu’s work schedule typically extends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Apart from teaching, she provides assistance to
students in daily activities such as personal hygiene maintenance and feeding. What remains unfamiliar to the public
is that Liu also has a son suffering from severe hearing loss. For years, she devoted her evenings to teaching him to
speak by employing the identical techniques she adopted in class. Presently, her son has the capacity to communicatenormally and attends a mainstream school. When questioned whether the work is exhausting, she smiles and replies,
“Witnessing a child utter ‘Mom’ distinctly for the first time — that genuine fulfillment proves all my efforts
worthwhile.” Her inspiring experience has motivated countless young people across China to pursue careers in the
field of special education.
1．What are the market trips intended to do?
A．To offer students chances to relax after class.
B．To build students’ real-world speaking skills.
C．To teach students how to shop in the daily life.
D．To show students’ academic progress in public.
2．How is Paragraph 3 developed?
A．By giving examples.
B．By listing figures.
C．By analyzing causes.
D．By making comparisons.
3．What can be inferred about Liu Lingli from Paragraph 4?
A．She balances her work and family life with great ease.
B．She is motivated by the desire to educate her own son.
C．She draws strength and joy from her students’ progress.
D．She hopes her teaching method can be widely promoted.
4．What can we learn from the story?
A．Love works wonders. B．No pain, no gain.
C．Practice makes perfect. D．Actions speak louder than words.
Passage 4
(2026·高三·安徽池州市·二模)
In 2025, Liu Jiakun, a world-famous architect (建筑师), was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, the
highest honor in the field of architecture, becoming the second Chinese to win such recognition.
Liu’s road to architecture was not smooth. He grew up in a family of doctors, but he was always interested in
art. He spent his childhood drawing and reading, which laid a solid foundation for his later career. Before entering
college in 1978, he had worked as an “educated youth” in the countryside for five years. This period of tough work
and close observation of farmers’ life gave him a deep understanding of the needs of ordinary people. He learned to
see beauty in simplicity and to value the connection between humans and the environment — lessons that wouldbecome the core of his building idea.
Liu’s works are famous for combining tradition with modernity and respecting the local environment. He
advocates the “low-tech strategy”, using local and cheap materials to create comfortable and practical spaces. He
recycles materials from earthquake ruins to make “recycled bricks”, which are used in many reconstruction projects.
His well-known works include West Village Courtyard and Luye Garden Stone Carving Art Museum, which show
his love for his hometown and care for people.
Liu’s love for creation and care for people finally made him stand out in the world. As he put it, architecture
should show the inner beauty of a place and connect people with their homes. His works not only bring comfort to
people’s life, but also pass on Chinese culture to the world. “My education was not just about drawing blueprints,”
Liu recalled in an interview. “It was about learning how to use architecture to tell the stories of the people I grew up
with.”
1．What can we learn about Liu from the first two paragraphs?
A．He longed to be a doctor. B．He was good at observing.
C．He dropped out of university. D．He was the first Pritzker winner.
2．What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A．Liu’s youth and education background. B．Liu’s concern about the environment.
C．Liu’s method of collecting materials. D．Liu’s building idea and typical works.
3．What does Liu think architects should do?
A．Tell their own stories. B．Connect people with places.
C．Follow good examples totally. D．Draw beautiful blueprints only.
4．What does the Liu’s experience show?
A．Life shapes design. B．Attitude is everything.
C．Easier said than done. D．Never too old to learn.
Passage 5
(2026·高三·江西九江市·二模)
A teacher explained on social media that for nearly 30 years, she’s used the same approach with students who
already arrive with a reputation. You know the ones — the kids every teacher hears about before the school year even
begins.
Instead of pretending she hasn’t heard the warnings, she does something unexpected.
Before the year starts, she finds out who those “notorious” (名声在外的) students are — not to judge them,
but to understand them. Then she visits their former teachers and asks just one question: “I know they were difficult,but what’s something good about them?” Sometimes it’s “he’s a good football player,” or “she’s a talented artist.” All
she needs is one strength.
On the first day of class when that student walked in, she greeted him with, “I’ve heard about you.” At this
point, the kid was ready for the usual speech: “You’d better not cause trouble in my class…” But she changed the
script. “You’re that great football player I’ve been hearing about.” Instantly, his whole face changed. From there, she
praised him in class and told him, “If you keep this up all week, I’m calling your mom or dad with good news.”
The 13-year-old boy’s mother initially avoided her call, assuming it was bad news. Instead of complaining,
the teacher flipped the script. When told her son was amazing, the mother cried. The teacher caught him being good
and that kid spent the rest of the year trying to live up to that version of himself.
Good news is powerful. And that lesson goes far beyond the classroom. Finding the good isn’t just for teachers
working with “troubled” students. It can transform families, friendships, workplaces, and every part of life.
1．Why does the teacher ask about “notorious” students?
A．To figure out their advantage.
B．To know their academic results.
C．To confirm their bad reputation.
D．To check their family background.
2．What can we infer about the student from paragraph 4?
A．He didn’t get along with his parents.
B．He got used to being negatively judged.
C．He was well-known among all the teachers.
D．He was a trouble-maker in the teacher’s class.
3．What does the underlined phrase “flipped the script” in paragraph 5 probably mean?
A．Wrote a better play script.
B．Recorded their conversation.
C．Changed the usual approach.
D．Expressed her disappointment.
4．What does the teacher’s story teach us?
A．Aim high, reach high. B．Learn more, know more.
C．See good, get good. D．Speak clear, hear clear.
Passage 6
(2026·高三·山东泰安市·二模)TAfter ten years in London, I recently relocated to Berlin, and as is customary when making new friends, the
question “Where are you from?” tends to come up. My honest answer would be, “I don’t really know.”
The truth is, most of us TCKs (Third Culture Kids) — a term coined to describe “children who move between
cultures before they have had the opportunity to fully develop their personal and cultural identity” — had no choice
growing up but to follow our parents around the world. We’d often be told, “Pack your bags, kids. We’re moving!”
and in the blink of an eye, everything would change.
By the time I was 18, I had changed schools 10 times, moved countries at least 6 times, acquired a confusing
accent, and developed both a love of travel and a desire for stability. Being an Indonesian-Italian, I often felt an
identity crisis weighing on me in my teens.
Moving to a new country after spending ten years in the UK — the longest I have lived anywhere — has brought
back feelings of this cultural confusion. Growing up as a TCK isn’t as charming as many people would expect. It is
both a blessing and a curse (诅咒), beautiful but unpredictable, and full of adventures. This lack of roots and stability
will likely cause issues later in life.
Yet kids are adaptable. After overcoming culture shock, you start to adjust and see the bigger picture. You learn
that the world is much bigger than you, and that your problems are small. You also learn responsibility, respect
different beliefs, and form your own opinions. Making friends and then losing touch teaches you that everything is
temporary.
Growing up as a TCK, you rarely realize how adaptable you are, until your older friends often comment on
how “wise and mature” you are for your age. Travelling from a young age opens your eyes beyond
“Hypernormalization”. It teaches that diversity is nothing to be afraid of. Growing up as a TCK was tough, but I
wouldn’t trade it for anything. It has shaped me to be the person that I am today — an actual “citizen of the world”.
1．How does the author usually respond to “Where are you from”?
A．By stating her nationality directly. B．By admitting her uncertainty honestly.
C．By explaining the TCK concept briefly. D．By describing her experiences in detail.
2．What does the author say about TCKs’ childhood?
A．They enjoyed planning their moves.
B．They resisted their parents’ decisions.
C．They maintained their personal lifestyle.
D．They were forced to adapt to sudden changes.
3．Which of the following can best describe TCKs’ experiences?
A．Tough and confusing. B．Peaceful and predictable.C．Routine but eye-opening. D．Adventurous but beneficial.
4．What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．Growing up as a TCK B．Challenges for Migration
C．How to Become a Global Citizen D．How to Adapt to Diverse Cultures
Passage 7
(2026·高三·河南南阳市·二模)
Jacques Richter, a teacher at Northwood School, was chatting with a parent when the mom mentioned three
old bikes sitting disused and that her kids had outgrown them. It all started with that throwaway line. Richter felt a
sudden idea. “What if we fix them up and pass them on?”
It was 2024, Northwood’s 75th anniversary, and Richter wanted to do something meaningful. When he brought
the idea to his cycling team, it landed in fertile ground. All team members loved the proposal and ran with it. “Let’s go
for 75,” one student suggested. “One for each year.” And so the “75 Bikes” project was born.
Word spread. Old bikes started showing up, loose frames, missing wheels and flat tires. The students didn’t
see junk. They saw challenges. Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, the workshop was full of life. Tools made
noise. They made mistakes and bikes had to be taken apart more than once. They were not professional mechanics.
But efforts paid off. Bit by bit, the pile of broken bikes thinned out, and the row of shiny, rideable bikes grew.
Then they knew Keletso, a young man working at a local supermarket. His only way there was an old bike
without brakes (刹车). The students picked out their best repair, a solid blue bike with smooth gears and strong
brakes. When they handed it over, Keletso’s face broke into a wide smile. At that moment, the students understood
something no classroom could teach. A bike isn’t just a bike. For someone like Keletso, it’s freedom.
By year’s end, they had donated over 25 bikes, still short of 75, but they weren’t stopping. “We set out to give
away bicycles,” Richter said. “What we got back was so much more.”
1．What inspired the initial idea of “75 Bikes” project?
A．A casual chat. B．A team discussion.
C．A careful plan. D．A student’s dream.
2．What does the underlined phrase “landed in fertile ground” in paragraph 2 probably mean?
A．Got quickly forgotten. B．Received strong support.
C．Caused a heated debate. D．Needed repeated checking.
3．What can be inferred from the students’ bike repair process?
A．Efforts bridge the skill gap. B．Students are born mechanics.
C．Repairing is beyond students. D．Professional guidance matters.4．What does the story show?
A．Opportunity knocks but once.
B．Well begun is half done.
C．Giving is better than receiving.
D．It’s never too late to learn.
Passage 8
(2026·高三·湖南永州市·二模)
In a university rehearsal hall, he performs Xinjiang’s eagle dance gracefully, across the globe, he wanders
museums and art galleries, seeking the beauty of distant cultures and long-lost histories. This may seem the daily life
of an artist, but in reality, it belongs to Dawulijan Yerhalik,a young archaeologist (考古学家) who “converses with
the earth” and devotes himself to uncovering Xinjiang’s ancient secrets.
Born in Hutubi County, Xinjiang, Dawulijan spent his high school years in Suzhou and studied archaeology
at Peking University for a full decade, finally earning his doctoral degree. His career path took clear shape in Professor
Lin Meicun’s Silk Road Archaeology class: a slide of Xinjiang’s Kangjia Shimenzi Petroglyphs (岩画) left him
astonished by his lack of knowledge about his hometown’s precious heritage. In that very moment, a deep connection
to archaeology was established, and he determined to focus on Silk Road and Xinjiang archaeological research.
His fieldwork journey started at the Tonggusibaxi Site in Aksu, where he perfected foundational skills like soil
texture identification and trowel use under Professor Chen Ling’s careful guidance. He finds excavating sites (发掘
遗址) used across multiple historical periods the most complex yet fascinating part of the work, as each layer reveals
unique traces of ancient human activity. In 2024, his team made a landmark discovery at the Tangchaodun site —
pieces of Chinese-written Buddhist scrolls. It was the first time such items had been found in the northern Tianshan
foothills, providing critical material for studying how Buddhist texts spread in the Western Regions.
For Dawulijan, Xinjiang is a unique archaeological treasure, and his work is a sacred mission to tell Xinjiang’s
rich and vivid stories to the world.
1．The underlined word “converses” in Paragraph 1 probably means ________.
A．Cooperates. B．Competes. C．Communicates. D．Compares.
2．How did Dawulijan feel during Professor Lin’s class?
A．Impressed. B．Hesitant. C．Uninterested. D．Confident.
3．What does the appeal of multi-period excavation sites lie in?
A．Possibility of making landmark discoveries.
B．Chance to polish essential archaeological skills.C．Rare cultural relics native to northern Tianshan.
D．Unique traces of ancient human activity in each layer.
4．What does Dawulijan’s experience show?
A．High-tech skills are key to professional success.
B．Awards are the best proof of one’s professional value.
C．Love for your roots contributes to a meaningful calling.
D．Preserving cultural heritage is everyone’s shared mission.
Passage 9
(2026·高三·广东佛山市·二模)
In 1975, five-year-old Jeff, in a wheelchair, asked his parents if he could meet Fred Rogers of the
Neighborhood rather than going to Disneyland. It was the family’s own version of “Make-A-Wish,” proposed on the
eve of Jeff’s major spinal (脊椎的) surgery. Jeff said Mr. Rogers told him that he was special and that he was just
fine the way he was, and it gave him confidence and made him feel good.
Jeff’s parents wrote a letter to the television star about the boy’s desire to meet him, and they got a handwritten
answer that led to a breakfast meeting at a hotel. Later they continued to correspond; Rogers wrote to say how glad
he was that Jeff’s surgery had gone well. Then in 1980, Rogers decided he wanted to have a child in a wheelchair on
his show for a theme week on all things mechanical. He remembered Jeff and insisted it had to be Jeff.
On the Neighborhood, Rogers asked Jeff straightforwardly about the mechanics of his wheelchair, and how
he wound up in it. Producer Margy Whitmer recalled Jeff’s appearance on the show: “It was one of the most impressive
moments... Here’s this child who has multiple disabilities, and Fred said, ‘Talk to me about that wheelchair. Talk to
me about what’s wrong with you.’ And this extraordinary kid talked about his medical condition (resulting from
spinal tumor) in a matter-of-fact way. Fred presented it to kids watching the show, as ‘this is just the way he is.’”
This was the philosophy of Fred Rogers’s complete acceptance: There was no topic he wouldn’t address on
air, no matter how difficult. “We don’t fudge things,” he said once when asked about the sources of the show’s
popularity. “People long to be in touch with honesty.”
Jeff and Rogers didn’t meet again until 1999, when Rogers was being honored with a place in the Television
Hall of Fame. When Jeff rolled onstage to surprise him, Rogers ran up to the stage and hugged him as if they were
the only two people in the auditorium. “On behalf of millions of children and grown-ups,” said Jeff, “It’s you I
like.”
There wasn’t a dry eye in the well-dressed house.
1． What inspired Jeff to meet Fred Rogers?A．His eagerness to seek praise. B．His need for Rogers’s advice.
C．His worries about his surgery. D．His fondness for Rogers’s show.
2． What do Rogers’s words to Jeff on the show illustrate?
A．His desire to impress the audience. B．His effort to make people feel special.
C．His openness in discussing children’s disability. D．His concern about the child’s medical condition.
3． What does the underlined word “fudge” in paragraph 4 mean?
A．Avoid. B．Challenge. C．Mess up. D．Comment on.
4． What can be a suitable title for the text?
A．An Excellent Neighbor B．The Power of Acceptance
C．The Value of Friendship D．A Special Wheelchair Boy
Passage 10
(2026·高三·湖南常德市·二模)
Heidy Martinez never dreamt of studying sharks. That changed during a study abroad trip in South Africa in
college. She went cage diving with classmates — viewing sharks underwater while inside a protective cage. Martinez
was mostly there for the excitement.
The boat ride was proving to be uncomfortable. Martinez’s wetsuit didn’t fit. Everyone was feeling seasick.
When she entered the ocean, a woman beside her said she felt ill. “All of a sudden, she brings up,” Martinez recalls.
“Then a wave comes, so all she pukes (呕吐) just lands on me.”
At that moment, a white shark approached the cage. To see the shark, Martinez immediately dived, puke and
all. But the sight was worth it. Movies usually show these sharks as bloody hunters. But this white shark looked
entirely different. “I was shocked at how beautiful the shark was,” she says. “That was a critical moment in my
career.”
Today, Martinez is a freelance shark researcher. When she decided to switch careers in her mid-20s, she felt
scared. Her family had left Colombia when she was 6 so she could have a better future. She worried her parents
would think everything she’d done was a waste. But her dad actually got teary-eyed when she told them. He explained
that he had wanted to study marine biology, too. “It felt like this full-circle moment,” she says. “My dad left everything
behind so I could do what I love.”
Martinez’s degrees are in anthropology and psychology, not marine biology. But these backgrounds have
shaped her as a scientist. Anthropology allows her to consider cultural differences. Psychology helps her understand
how people receive information. For example, clam (蛤蜊) divers in the Gulf of Mexico have lost their lives to shark
encounters. Their reaction is to hate sharks. Many scientists try to lecture the fishermen about how sharks don’tregularly attack divers. But studying psychology taught Martinez that if you want people to listen to you, you have
to listen to them first.
1．What happened to Martinez during her study trip in South Africa ?
A．Someone threw up on her. B．She was attacked by a shark.
C．She felt too sick to enjoy the trip. D．Her wetsuit was torn by a wave.
2．What can we infer from Martinez’s father’s reaction ?
A．He regretted not leaving Colombia.
B．He was worried about her wasting time.
C．He was deeply touched by her decision.
D．He felt sorry for his own unrealized dream.
3．Why does the author mention clam divers in Paragraph 5?
A．To stress the importance of degrees.
B．To explain why fishermen fear sharks.
C．To prove that sharks regularly attack divers.
D．To show the effect of interdisciplinary knowledge.
4．What can be concluded from Martinez’s experience?
A．Listening is a scientific research method.
B．Efforts should be made to protect sharks.
C．Finding what interests us drives career path.
D．Success is closely related to family support.
Passage 11
(2026·高三·江西上饶市·二模)
Isaac Kehimkar specializes in the study of butterflies and the preservation of their habitats throughout India.
Chasing the 1,500 species in India was not an easy job. Though butterflies are delicate and harmless, their habitats
are not. Isaac jokes, “Being bitten by bloodthirsty insects, and chased by angry elephants are add-ons.” He has also
encountered political unrest along the way. The upside, though, is that Isaac got to see the real India. “One lifetime
is not enough. I have seen most of India while chasing butterflies,” he says.
Isaac’s three-decade study has resulted in two books: Book of Indian Butterflies and Butterflies of India,
which feature nearly 1,000 species and subspecies, complete with descriptions, identification, and photographs-many
contributed by enthusiasts nationwide. Isaac’s passion and dedication earned him the title “Butterfly Man of India.”
Like tigers and lions, butterflies are protected under India’s Wildlife Protection Act. For research, scientistsneed official permission to catch butterflies; Isaac, however, observes and photographs them. Isaac identifies a
species’ hotspot, then camps out and waits patiently with a camera, hoping to get a good shot. “Not all butterflies sit
on flowers. The Nawab and Rajah families are lured by animal waste or bad flesh. So we can use this to draw them near
and photograph,” explains Isaac. “The Blue Oak Leaf butterfly’s fondness for over-ripe fruit also allows for close
study.”
Isaac wants to work with the government to set up wildlife sanctuaries for butterflies. He is also urging citizens
to build butterfly gardens to help restore butterfly populations in urban areas. “My role is to actively promote a love
for butterflies, because I believe that when we fall in love with butterflies, we fall in love with nature itself,” Isaac
says.
1．What does Isaac Kehimkar think of his butterflies chasing?
A．Romantic. B．Meaningful. C．Lonely. D．Peaceful.
2．What can be learned about Isaac’s books on butterflies?
A．They highlight butterfly conservation.
B．All butterfly pictures are by Isaac himself.
C．Each entry contains hand-painted illustrations.
D．They cover about two-thirds of India’s butterflies.
3．What does the underlined word “lured” in paragraph 3 mean?
A．recorded B．raised C．attracted D．fertilized
4．What is special about Issac’s approach to studying butterflies?
A．Sampling sufficient subjects. B．Using an observation-based method.
C．Innovating with food on-hand. D．Following wildlife conservation laws.
Passage 12
(2026·高三·湖北黄冈市·二模)
A long-lost sculpture by American artist Harry Bertoia has been rediscovered and is back on display in
Michigan.
The dramatic 26-foot-tall piece, created in 1970, now hangs in the seven-story atrium of General Motors’ new
global headquarters, in Detroit, according to an announcement from the company.
The artwork, consisting of brass-and-bronze-coated steel wires, was originally commissioned for a Michigan
mall. After the mall’s renovation in 1980, it was moved to another location but never displayed, though the mall
opened again in 1983. For decades, it lay forgotten in a dusty basement until a shocking discovery in 2017 by an art
appraiser (评估人) and a city arts commissioner. “It was all bent up, and dirty, covered with grit and cobwebs,”recalled Celia Bertoia, the artist’s daughter.
Its rescue found a perfect homecoming. General Motors, which had relocated its headquarters to a site with
historical ties to the sculpture’s original commissioner, purchased the damaged work for $1 million. The connection
runs deeper: GM had commissioned Bertoia’s first major public sculpture in 1953, and the artist, an Italian immigrant
who arrived in Detroit at 15, had the auto industry’s deep fascination with metal and light.
Following over a year of careful restoration, installing the massive piece was an engineering feat, requiring a
large opening in the building wall and crane lifts. Bertoia, who died in 1978, created art for many public spaces,
believing it should be lived with and seen. His daughter sees this vertical sculpture as echoing her father’s spiritual,
cosmic perspective. GM plans to offer public tours, finally allowing this once-forgotten masterpiece to be appreciated
by all, fulfilling the artist’s wish for his work to connect with people.
1．What does the underlined word “renovation” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?
A．Renewal. B．Rediscovery. C．Construction. D．Destruction.
2．What directly led to the rediscovery of the sculpture?
A．City’s planned asset inventory. B．Mall closure for redevelopment.
C．Public interest in company history. D．Expert recognition during inspection.
3．Why was GM considered the ideal owner for the rediscovered sculpture?
A．It offered the highest bid.
B．It could fund the costly restoration.
C．It held exclusive rights to the artist’s works.
D．It shared historical connections with the piece.
4．What can we learn from the last paragraph?
A．The artwork is huge and delicate.
B．GM charges visitors for tours to see the sculpture.
C．The scuplture will finally be made available for the public.
D．The artist’s daughter will serve as a tour guide at the exhibit.