时文阅读93 （含答案）2026届高考英语一轮复习
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2025年时文阅读93
Passage 1 A film composer explains how music enhances narratives
配乐师：为影视剧注入情绪和灵魂 词数 350 阅读时间 7分钟
We often think that movie stories are told through dialogue, but there’s another storyteller at work music. Mixing the sounds of different instruments, film composers (电影配乐师) create music that guides audiences through the ups and downs of a movie. Chen Shiyu, 27, is one of them.
Chen began learning the piano at the age of 9. To follow her love for both music and movies, she studied film and media scoring at Berklee College of Music in the US. After graduation, she continued to work in the US and created music for projects like the animated series Love, Death & Robots.
The film scoring process starts with the composer meeting the director to discuss the movie’s story, background and desired musical style. They also need to determine where music should be placed in the film. “Where music goes in a movie depends on what the director wants and the music’s purpose, such as building tension (紧张气氛) or showing a character’s emotions,” Chen said.
After the meeting, the composer starts exploring sounds that fit the movie’s story and begins writing music on professional software. To make sure the music achieves its desired effect, it’s important to assign (分配) different musical parts to various instruments. “For example, the soft sound of woodwind instruments (木管乐器) creates calm and romantic feelings, while playing short, quick notes on string instruments (弦乐器) helps to build up a tense atmosphere (气氛),” Chen said.
Besides putting together the right instruments, the composer must also make sure the music matches the movie’s story. It should speed up during exciting scenes and slow down for romantic moments. If a scene is made shorter during editing, the music must be changed to fit perfectly. After the music is written, it can be recorded with musicians. The recorded tracks are then mixed to balance (平衡) different instruments and sounds before the final delivery.
To improve her music writing ability, Chen often studies excellent works by other composers to learn how their songs improve a movie’s storytelling. “Good film music doesn’t need to be complex (复杂的), but it should touch people’s hearts,” Chen said.
‘coloring’ memories and movie scenes
We all know that a good movie can become even better with the right music, but what exactly does music do to our understanding of movies
A 2020 study found that music changes how we think about a character’s personality. In the study, people watched a video of a man walking with background sounds, anxious music or soft jazz. Those who heard jazz thought the man was shy, while those who heard anxious music saw him as hardworking. u Both groups liked him more than those who only heard background sounds. This shows that music gives us clues (线索) about characters.
Besides influencing our impression of characters, research into music and memory has shown that the two are strongly connected. People can better recall the actions, characters and outcomes of a positive or negative film scene if it goes with similarly positive or negative music. This match between the emotional content of the film and music helps us remember what we saw by putting memory pieces together into a simple whole in our minds.
语篇分析 根据文章内容填空，每空不超过三个词。
词汇积累
determine vt. 决定，确定 determine to do sth 决心做某事
同根词：determined adj. 下定决心的；determination n. 决心
Your health is partly determined by what you eat.
People should be allowed to determine their own future.
explore v. 探索 常用语块：explore space 探索太空；explore a forest 去森林探险
同根词：explorer n. 探索者；探险家；exploration n. 探索
I want to explore and get in touch with my inner self.
We did an exploration of the old forest.
various adj. 各种各样的 同根词：variety n. 多样化；不同种类
There are various courses open to us.
delivery n. 递送，传送，交付
常用语块：express delivery 快递；delivery service 送货服务
同根词：deliver v. 递送，交付；发表演说 We do all our deliveries in the mornings.
长难句分析
Those who heard jazz thought the man was shy, while those who heard anxious music saw him as hardworking.
分析：
① 本句是由连词while连接的并列复合句，while表示对比关系，意为“然而”；
② 两个who都引导定语从句，分别修饰先行词those；
③ 划线部分是省略了that的宾语从句。
释义：听到爵士乐的人认为这个男人很害羞，而听到焦虑音乐的人则认为他很勤奋。
词汇小测 用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
1. Despite many difficulties, I’m _________ (determine) to succeed.
2. The ship is designed for deep space _________ (explore).
3. There is a wide _________ (various) of patterns to choose from.
4. We promise _________ (delivery) within 48 hours.
Passage 2 Americans are reading less for fun, a new study finds
为什么美国人不爱读书了？词数 316 阅读时间 6分钟
A new study published on Aug 20 in the journal iScience shows that far fewer Americans are reading for pleasure than 20 years ago. Researchers from the University of Florida and University College London studied data from more than 236,000 people who took part in the American Time Use Survey between 2003 and 2023. They found that the share of Americans who read for fun on a given day dropped from 28 percent in 2004 to 16 percent in 2023 a decline of about 40 percent.
In a statement (报告) from University College London, co-author Jill Sonke said this is not just a small drop it’s an ongoing decline (下降), calling the results “deeply concerning”. She added that reading for pleasure has long been an easy, “high-impact way to engage creatively and improve quality of life”.
However, the decline was not equal for everyone. The researchers found bigger drops among African Americans, people in rural (农村的) areas and those with lower income (收入) or education. Women still read more than men, but rates fell for both groups. “The people who could benefit (受益) the most for their health ... are actually benefiting the least,” said co-author Daisy Fancourt, according to The Guardian.
Why is this happening There are different reasons. Sonke and her colleagues point to digital (数字的) culture, economic worries and limited free time. In an NPR interview on Feb 20, hosts Ailsa Chang and Brittany Luse explored the issue (问题) further. Luse said she had spoken with writer Elaine Castillo, who argued that social media companies have taken our attention, pushing people toward scrolling instead of books.u Luse also shared comments from Abdullah Shihipar, a researcher at Brown University, who pointed to studies showing that reading on screens leads to weaker comprehension (理解力).
Others point out regional (地区的) differences. Kate Laughlin, executive director of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, told the Los Angeles Times that when you say “reading for pleasure”, you assume that reading is fun. If someone struggles with the act of reading and understanding the words, that’s not fun; that feels like work.
词汇积累
equal adj. 相同的，相等的 用法：equal作形容词还可表示“平等的，同等的”，
equal rights/pay 平等的权利、同酬 反义词：unequal 同根词：equality n. 平等；相等
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class.
economic adj. 经济的，经济上的；经济学的
常用语块：economic growth/cooperation/development/reform 经济增长、合作、发展、改革
同根词：economy n. 经济
Economic growth has slowed a little. Agriculture was the backbone of the economy.
comment n. 意见，评论 用法：comment on/about 关于……的评论；
comment还可以作动词，表示“评论”
I’d appreciate your comments on this issue. My mom always comments on what I’m wearing.
长难句分析
Luse said she had spoken with writer Elaine Castillo, who argued that social media companies have taken our attention, pushing people toward scrolling instead of books.
分析：
① 本句的主句为：Luse said ...；
② said后接了省略that的宾语从句；
③ who引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Elaine Castillo；
④ that引导宾语从句；
⑤ 划线部分为动词-ing短语作结果状语。
释义：卢斯（Luse）说，她曾与作家伊莱恩·卡斯蒂略（Elaine Castillo）交谈过。卡斯蒂略认为，社交媒体公司夺走了我们的注意力，促使人们去刷手机而不是读书。
阅读理解
1. What does Jill Sonke think of the decline in reading for fun
A. It’s natural. B. It’s worrying.
C. It’s temporary. D. It’s manageable.
2. What do we know about the decline from paragraph 3
A. It is a sign of poor quality of life. B. It’s smaller in women than in men.
C. It’s bigger among low-income people. D. It reflects the unfairness of education.
3. According to Elaine Castillo, what is a key factor causing the decline
A. Economic pressures. B. Increased work hours.
C. The rise of social media. D. A lack of interesting books.
4. What can be inferred from Kate Laughlin’s comment
A. Difficulty in reading makes it not fun. B. Reading for fun is as hard as working.
C. People should be taught to read for fun. D. Reading for fun requires higher education.
拓维思辨
Do you think the rise of digital culture and social media contributes to the decline of reading Give your reasons.
_________________________________________________________________
Passage 3 An engineer shares his insights on humanoid robots and his work
嗨，造机器人的大神！我们有个问题…… 词数 460 阅读时间 9分钟
Editor’s note: Han Gang, 35, graduated from Tsinghua University. He works at the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics. He helped develop the humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra, which competed in the first World Humanoid Robot Games, held from Aug 14 to 17 in Beijing. Two students interviewed him about humanoid robots and his job.
Hu: What do you do at work
Han: I’m responsible for training the movement abilities of humanoid robots, such as climbing stairs and dancing. First, I design the training process and create the algorithm (算法) to set up a computer-simulated (计算机模拟的) environment. Once the algorithm works well, it is put onto the robot to do the tasks. Then I check the results and change what needs to be improved. I can’t finish it in one day – it is a repeated, long cycle.
Hu: What is the biggest challenge in the development of humanoid robots
Han: The hardest thing is that humanoid robots can’t perceive (理解) the world as humans do. Humans use touch, hearing and other senses together to interact with the environment and predict (预测) future actions. People can also learn many skills naturally. But humanoid robots still find it hard to understand and operate in their surroundings. For example, when picking up a cup, people do it in a similar way, even though no one teaches them this skill. But robots must be trained again and again to do the same task. If the shape of the cup changes, the robot may not know how to pick it up anymore.
Hu: In which areas will humanoid robots provide services
Han: The main goal of developing humanoid robots is to let them work in dangerous or extreme places for humans, such as space, nuclear power plants (核电站) and disaster areas. They can also be used in industries with too few workers, such as the service sector.
But it will take a long time to make this possible. In the next year or two, humanoid robots may focus on giving people emotional value, like toys. They may also join in sports events, shows or research. Humanoid robots will slowly change from being fun to being useful.
Zhang: Compared with specialized (专业的) robots, such as dishwashing robots, do humanoid robots lack (缺乏) professional ability
Han: Humanoid robots are made to be like humans. If that’s the case, they only need to learn how to use dishwashing robots like humans do, instead of having that function (功能) themselves. Many specialized robots are just automated (自动化的) tools, which are different from humanoid robots. Humanoid robots are designed to take the place of humans, not just be tools.
Zhang: Do humanoid robots use much electricity
Han: Battery (电池) life is a big problem for humanoid robots. Their batteries are similar to those used in electric vehicles. Power use depends on the movement. For example, Tiangong Ultra can walk for about 2-3 hours. But running uses power much faster. During the half-marathon, we changed its battery every 6 kilometers, which means one battery lets it run for about 40 minutes.
词汇积累
movement n. 动作，活动
用法：movement作名词还可表示“（具有共同思想或目标的）运动”，如：the women’s/peace movement 妇女、和平运动
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement.
He led a movement to protect the rainforest.
extreme adj. 极端的，极度的
用法：extreme也可作名词，表示“极端，极度”，如：go to extremes 走极端；
in the extreme 非常，极度
同根词：extremely adv. 非常，极其；极端地 Extreme poverty still exists in many rural areas.
disaster n. 灾难，灾祸，不幸 常用语块：natural disasters 自然灾害；
financial disasters 财政危机 Thousands died in the disaster.
阅读理解
1. What is Han’s main job responsibility
A. Designing robot bodies. B. Training robot movement skills.
C. Repairing broken robot parts. D. Designing batteries for humanoid robots.
2. What point does Han make by mentioning robots “picking up a cup”
A. Robots can easily learn skills like humans.
B. Robots perform better in repetitive tasks.
C. Robots use senses to interact with objects.
D. Robots have difficulty adapting to changes.
3. Where are humanoid robots mainly expected to work in the future
A. In computer programming labs. B. In sports events and shows.
C. In risky or extreme environments. D. At home to offer emotional value.
4. How are humanoid robots different from specialized robots
A. They use less electricity. B. They have better sensory input.
C. They require less training to perform tasks. D. They are developed to do human tasks.
Passage 3 Waste not, want not
词数 304 建议阅读时间 6分钟
For years, my super-organized personality took over every part of my life, from keeping a calendar to cooking. I saved online recipe (食谱) videos to plan shopping lists with big ideas for weeknight dinners: tacos one night, homemade burgers another. I was always too ambitious (雄心勃勃的).
You’d think this planning would mean less food waste. But working in London with last-minute events and long commutes (通勤) meant I was too tired to cook when I got home. Often, I’d end the week with a fridge full of waste. I felt bad and guilty (愧疚的), but I couldn’t break this cycle.
Last summer, I reviewed my spending and started growing tomatoes in my garden. I was new to gardening, but soon I became very focused on caring for these plants. It was like a switch (开关) had been flicked (打开) in my mind – I finally understood the value of food. I promised myself to change my habits.
Now, I save every bit of uneaten food and put it in my next meal: using bread to thicken soups, or adding an egg to a three-day-old chili for breakfast. I also buy Too Good to Go boxes, which have extra food from local cafes and restaurants at lower prices, and challenge myself to make something from the mix. I’ve also changed my strict food rules. Fruit can go with savory (咸口的) dishes – apples work well in curries, and berries add color to a salad.
I’m less ambitious about weeknight meals now, but I’m much more creative. I’ve saved money and time and no longer feel bad when I open the fridge at the end of the week. It’s been freeing and has helped me enjoy being more unplanned in other parts of my life, like making social plans. Best of all, I’ve rediscovered what I loved about cooking in the first place: the joy of making something delicious out of almost nothing.
阅读理解
1. Why did the author end up wasting food each week before
A. She was bad at cooking. B. She didn’t plan her shopping well.
C. She often felt too tired to cook. D. She cooked too much each time.
2. What made the author understand the value of food
A. Learning new recipes. B. Beginning to grow tomatoes.
C. Cleaning out wasted food one day. D. Reviewing her spending carefully.
3. What does the author do now to reduce food waste
A. Cook only on weekends. B. Stick to strict food rules.
C. Use leftovers creatively in new meals. D. Only shop at local farmers’ markets.
4. How has the change influenced the author’s life
A. She has become more organized in life.
B. She started speaking out against food waste.
C. She was inspired to pursue a cooking career.
D. She has become more flexible with social plans.
参考答案
Passage 1
语篇分析
1. film composer 2. background 3. animated series 4. director 5. place the music 6. professional software 7. various instruments 8. make sure
9. sounds 10. touch people’s hearts
词汇小测
1. determined 2. exploration 3. variety 4. to deliver
Passage 2 1-4 BCCA
拓维思辨
One possible answer:
Yes, digital culture and social media do contribute to the decline in reading. First, short videos and posts provide instant enjoyment, so people often choose them over slower books. Second, they take up all our free time. Scrolling or chatting online leaves no time for reading. Third, screens make it hard to focus. Our brains get used to jumping between posts, so sitting down with a book feels boring. In short, digital content is often seen as easier and more exciting, so fewer people read for fun.
Passage 3 1-4 BDCD
Passage 4 1-4 CBCD
Passage 1 A film composer explains how music enhances narratives
配乐师：为影视剧注入情绪和灵魂 词数 350 阅读时间 7分钟
We often think that movie stories are told through dialogue, but there’s another storyteller at work music. Mixing the sounds of different instruments, film composers (电影配乐师) create music that guides audiences through the ups and downs of a movie. Chen Shiyu, 27, is one of them.
Chen began learning the piano at the age of 9. To follow her love for both music and movies, she studied film and media scoring at Berklee College of Music in the US. After graduation, she continued to work in the US and created music for projects like the animated series Love, Death & Robots.
The film scoring process starts with the composer meeting the director to discuss the movie’s story, background and desired musical style. They also need to determine where music should be placed in the film. “Where music goes in a movie depends on what the director wants and the music’s purpose, such as building tension (紧张气氛) or showing a character’s emotions,” Chen said.
After the meeting, the composer starts exploring sounds that fit the movie’s story and begins writing music on professional software. To make sure the music achieves its desired effect, it’s important to assign (分配) different musical parts to various instruments. “For example, the soft sound of woodwind instruments (木管乐器) creates calm and romantic feelings, while playing short, quick notes on string instruments (弦乐器) helps to build up a tense atmosphere (气氛),” Chen said.
Besides putting together the right instruments, the composer must also make sure the music matches the movie’s story. It should speed up during exciting scenes and slow down for romantic moments. If a scene is made shorter during editing, the music must be changed to fit perfectly. After the music is written, it can be recorded with musicians. The recorded tracks are then mixed to balance (平衡) different instruments and sounds before the final delivery.
To improve her music writing ability, Chen often studies excellent works by other composers to learn how their songs improve a movie’s storytelling. “Good film music doesn’t need to be complex (复杂的), but it should touch people’s hearts,” Chen said.
‘coloring’ memories and movie scenes
We all know that a good movie can become even better with the right music, but what exactly does music do to our understanding of movies
A 2020 study found that music changes how we think about a character’s personality. In the study, people watched a video of a man walking with background sounds, anxious music or soft jazz. Those who heard jazz thought the man was shy, while those who heard anxious music saw him as hardworking. u Both groups liked him more than those who only heard background sounds. This shows that music gives us clues (线索) about characters.
Besides influencing our impression of characters, research into music and memory has shown that the two are strongly connected. People can better recall the actions, characters and outcomes of a positive or negative film scene if it goes with similarly positive or negative music. This match between the emotional content of the film and music helps us remember what we saw by putting memory pieces together into a simple whole in our minds.
语篇分析 根据文章内容填空，每空不超过三个词。
词汇积累
determine vt. 决定，确定 determine to do sth 决心做某事
同根词：determined adj. 下定决心的；determination n. 决心
Your health is partly determined by what you eat.
People should be allowed to determine their own future.
explore v. 探索 常用语块：explore space 探索太空；explore a forest 去森林探险
同根词：explorer n. 探索者；探险家；exploration n. 探索
I want to explore and get in touch with my inner self.
We did an exploration of the old forest.
various adj. 各种各样的 同根词：variety n. 多样化；不同种类
There are various courses open to us.
delivery n. 递送，传送，交付
常用语块：express delivery 快递；delivery service 送货服务
同根词：deliver v. 递送，交付；发表演说 We do all our deliveries in the mornings.
长难句分析
Those who heard jazz thought the man was shy, while those who heard anxious music saw him as hardworking.
分析：
① 本句是由连词while连接的并列复合句，while表示对比关系，意为“然而”；
② 两个who都引导定语从句，分别修饰先行词those；
③ 划线部分是省略了that的宾语从句。
释义：听到爵士乐的人认为这个男人很害羞，而听到焦虑音乐的人则认为他很勤奋。
词汇小测 用括号中所给单词的正确形式填空。
1. Despite many difficulties, I’m _________ (determine) to succeed.
2. The ship is designed for deep space _________ (explore).
3. There is a wide _________ (various) of patterns to choose from.
4. We promise _________ (delivery) within 48 hours.
Passage 2 Americans are reading less for fun, a new study finds
为什么美国人不爱读书了？词数 316 阅读时间 6分钟
A new study published on Aug 20 in the journal iScience shows that far fewer Americans are reading for pleasure than 20 years ago. Researchers from the University of Florida and University College London studied data from more than 236,000 people who took part in the American Time Use Survey between 2003 and 2023. They found that the share of Americans who read for fun on a given day dropped from 28 percent in 2004 to 16 percent in 2023 a decline of about 40 percent.
In a statement (报告) from University College London, co-author Jill Sonke said this is not just a small drop it’s an ongoing decline (下降), calling the results “deeply concerning”. She added that reading for pleasure has long been an easy, “high-impact way to engage creatively and improve quality of life”.
However, the decline was not equal for everyone. The researchers found bigger drops among African Americans, people in rural (农村的) areas and those with lower income (收入) or education. Women still read more than men, but rates fell for both groups. “The people who could benefit (受益) the most for their health ... are actually benefiting the least,” said co-author Daisy Fancourt, according to The Guardian.
Why is this happening There are different reasons. Sonke and her colleagues point to digital (数字的) culture, economic worries and limited free time. In an NPR interview on Feb 20, hosts Ailsa Chang and Brittany Luse explored the issue (问题) further. Luse said she had spoken with writer Elaine Castillo, who argued that social media companies have taken our attention, pushing people toward scrolling instead of books.u Luse also shared comments from Abdullah Shihipar, a researcher at Brown University, who pointed to studies showing that reading on screens leads to weaker comprehension (理解力).
Others point out regional (地区的) differences. Kate Laughlin, executive director of the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, told the Los Angeles Times that when you say “reading for pleasure”, you assume that reading is fun. If someone struggles with the act of reading and understanding the words, that’s not fun; that feels like work.
词汇积累
equal adj. 相同的，相等的 用法：equal作形容词还可表示“平等的，同等的”，
equal rights/pay 平等的权利、同酬 反义词：unequal 同根词：equality n. 平等；相等
There is an equal number of boys and girls in the class.
economic adj. 经济的，经济上的；经济学的
常用语块：economic growth/cooperation/development/reform 经济增长、合作、发展、改革
同根词：economy n. 经济
Economic growth has slowed a little. Agriculture was the backbone of the economy.
comment n. 意见，评论 用法：comment on/about 关于……的评论；
comment还可以作动词，表示“评论”
I’d appreciate your comments on this issue. My mom always comments on what I’m wearing.
长难句分析
Luse said she had spoken with writer Elaine Castillo, who argued that social media companies have taken our attention, pushing people toward scrolling instead of books.
分析：
① 本句的主句为：Luse said ...；
② said后接了省略that的宾语从句；
③ who引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Elaine Castillo；
④ that引导宾语从句；
⑤ 划线部分为动词-ing短语作结果状语。
释义：卢斯（Luse）说，她曾与作家伊莱恩·卡斯蒂略（Elaine Castillo）交谈过。卡斯蒂略认为，社交媒体公司夺走了我们的注意力，促使人们去刷手机而不是读书。
阅读理解
1. What does Jill Sonke think of the decline in reading for fun
A. It’s natural. B. It’s worrying.
C. It’s temporary. D. It’s manageable.
2. What do we know about the decline from paragraph 3
A. It is a sign of poor quality of life. B. It’s smaller in women than in men.
C. It’s bigger among low-income people. D. It reflects the unfairness of education.
3. According to Elaine Castillo, what is a key factor causing the decline
A. Economic pressures. B. Increased work hours.
C. The rise of social media. D. A lack of interesting books.
4. What can be inferred from Kate Laughlin’s comment
A. Difficulty in reading makes it not fun. B. Reading for fun is as hard as working.
C. People should be taught to read for fun. D. Reading for fun requires higher education.
拓维思辨
Do you think the rise of digital culture and social media contributes to the decline of reading Give your reasons.
_________________________________________________________________
Passage 3 An engineer shares his insights on humanoid robots and his work
嗨，造机器人的大神！我们有个问题…… 词数 460 阅读时间 9分钟
Editor’s note: Han Gang, 35, graduated from Tsinghua University. He works at the Beijing Innovation Center of Humanoid Robotics. He helped develop the humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra, which competed in the first World Humanoid Robot Games, held from Aug 14 to 17 in Beijing. Two students interviewed him about humanoid robots and his job.
Hu: What do you do at work
Han: I’m responsible for training the movement abilities of humanoid robots, such as climbing stairs and dancing. First, I design the training process and create the algorithm (算法) to set up a computer-simulated (计算机模拟的) environment. Once the algorithm works well, it is put onto the robot to do the tasks. Then I check the results and change what needs to be improved. I can’t finish it in one day – it is a repeated, long cycle.
Hu: What is the biggest challenge in the development of humanoid robots
Han: The hardest thing is that humanoid robots can’t perceive (理解) the world as humans do. Humans use touch, hearing and other senses together to interact with the environment and predict (预测) future actions. People can also learn many skills naturally. But humanoid robots still find it hard to understand and operate in their surroundings. For example, when picking up a cup, people do it in a similar way, even though no one teaches them this skill. But robots must be trained again and again to do the same task. If the shape of the cup changes, the robot may not know how to pick it up anymore.
Hu: In which areas will humanoid robots provide services
Han: The main goal of developing humanoid robots is to let them work in dangerous or extreme places for humans, such as space, nuclear power plants (核电站) and disaster areas. They can also be used in industries with too few workers, such as the service sector.
But it will take a long time to make this possible. In the next year or two, humanoid robots may focus on giving people emotional value, like toys. They may also join in sports events, shows or research. Humanoid robots will slowly change from being fun to being useful.
Zhang: Compared with specialized (专业的) robots, such as dishwashing robots, do humanoid robots lack (缺乏) professional ability
Han: Humanoid robots are made to be like humans. If that’s the case, they only need to learn how to use dishwashing robots like humans do, instead of having that function (功能) themselves. Many specialized robots are just automated (自动化的) tools, which are different from humanoid robots. Humanoid robots are designed to take the place of humans, not just be tools.
Zhang: Do humanoid robots use much electricity
Han: Battery (电池) life is a big problem for humanoid robots. Their batteries are similar to those used in electric vehicles. Power use depends on the movement. For example, Tiangong Ultra can walk for about 2-3 hours. But running uses power much faster. During the half-marathon, we changed its battery every 6 kilometers, which means one battery lets it run for about 40 minutes.
词汇积累
movement n. 动作，活动
用法：movement作名词还可表示“（具有共同思想或目标的）运动”，如：the women’s/peace movement 妇女、和平运动
Loose clothing gives you greater freedom of movement.
He led a movement to protect the rainforest.
extreme adj. 极端的，极度的
用法：extreme也可作名词，表示“极端，极度”，如：go to extremes 走极端；
in the extreme 非常，极度
同根词：extremely adv. 非常，极其；极端地 Extreme poverty still exists in many rural areas.
disaster n. 灾难，灾祸，不幸 常用语块：natural disasters 自然灾害；
financial disasters 财政危机 Thousands died in the disaster.
阅读理解
1. What is Han’s main job responsibility
A. Designing robot bodies. B. Training robot movement skills.
C. Repairing broken robot parts. D. Designing batteries for humanoid robots.
2. What point does Han make by mentioning robots “picking up a cup”
A. Robots can easily learn skills like humans.
B. Robots perform better in repetitive tasks.
C. Robots use senses to interact with objects.
D. Robots have difficulty adapting to changes.
3. Where are humanoid robots mainly expected to work in the future
A. In computer programming labs. B. In sports events and shows.
C. In risky or extreme environments. D. At home to offer emotional value.
4. How are humanoid robots different from specialized robots
A. They use less electricity. B. They have better sensory input.
C. They require less training to perform tasks. D. They are developed to do human tasks.
Passage 3 Waste not, want not
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For years, my super-organized personality took over every part of my life, from keeping a calendar to cooking. I saved online recipe (食谱) videos to plan shopping lists with big ideas for weeknight dinners: tacos one night, homemade burgers another. I was always too ambitious (雄心勃勃的).
You’d think this planning would mean less food waste. But working in London with last-minute events and long commutes (通勤) meant I was too tired to cook when I got home. Often, I’d end the week with a fridge full of waste. I felt bad and guilty (愧疚的), but I couldn’t break this cycle.
Last summer, I reviewed my spending and started growing tomatoes in my garden. I was new to gardening, but soon I became very focused on caring for these plants. It was like a switch (开关) had been flicked (打开) in my mind – I finally understood the value of food. I promised myself to change my habits.
Now, I save every bit of uneaten food and put it in my next meal: using bread to thicken soups, or adding an egg to a three-day-old chili for breakfast. I also buy Too Good to Go boxes, which have extra food from local cafes and restaurants at lower prices, and challenge myself to make something from the mix. I’ve also changed my strict food rules. Fruit can go with savory (咸口的) dishes – apples work well in curries, and berries add color to a salad.
I’m less ambitious about weeknight meals now, but I’m much more creative. I’ve saved money and time and no longer feel bad when I open the fridge at the end of the week. It’s been freeing and has helped me enjoy being more unplanned in other parts of my life, like making social plans. Best of all, I’ve rediscovered what I loved about cooking in the first place: the joy of making something delicious out of almost nothing.
阅读理解
1. Why did the author end up wasting food each week before
A. She was bad at cooking. B. She didn’t plan her shopping well.
C. She often felt too tired to cook. D. She cooked too much each time.
2. What made the author understand the value of food
A. Learning new recipes. B. Beginning to grow tomatoes.
C. Cleaning out wasted food one day. D. Reviewing her spending carefully.
3. What does the author do now to reduce food waste
A. Cook only on weekends. B. Stick to strict food rules.
C. Use leftovers creatively in new meals. D. Only shop at local farmers’ markets.
4. How has the change influenced the author’s life
A. She has become more organized in life.
B. She started speaking out against food waste.
C. She was inspired to pursue a cooking career.
D. She has become more flexible with social plans.
参考答案
Passage 1
语篇分析
1. film composer 2. background 3. animated series 4. director 5. place the music 6. professional software 7. various instruments 8. make sure
9. sounds 10. touch people’s hearts
词汇小测
1. determined 2. exploration 3. variety 4. to deliver
Passage 2 1-4 BCCA
拓维思辨
One possible answer:
Yes, digital culture and social media do contribute to the decline in reading. First, short videos and posts provide instant enjoyment, so people often choose them over slower books. Second, they take up all our free time. Scrolling or chatting online leaves no time for reading. Third, screens make it hard to focus. Our brains get used to jumping between posts, so sitting down with a book feels boring. In short, digital content is often seen as easier and more exciting, so fewer people read for fun.
Passage 3 1-4 BDCD
Passage 4 1-4 CBCD