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2026外刊热点话题-阅读理解
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阅读理解A篇 体裁：应用文 主题语境：人与社会——赛事通知与设计竞赛
The 11th INSPIRELI AWARDS Is Now Open
The INSPIRELI AWARDS provides a premier platform for presenting student works on the international stage, offering young architects a critical step forward in their professional journeys. It is more than a competition; it is an opportunity to open doors, gain recognition, and connect with leaders in architecture and design.
Awards & Prizes
Award Description
Financial Prize A total prize fund of ?4,500 distributed among winners
"Wings to the Future" Trophy Traveling trophy awarded to top winners
Software Licenses ARCHICAD Pro and other professional tools
Professional Exposure International visibility and potential career opportunities
"Make a Wish" Opportunity Selected winners can express a design wish that the INSPIRELI community may seek to realize
Important Dates
Milestone Date
Submission Deadline June 15th, 2026
Semifinal Voting June 17th – 23rd, 2026
Finalists Announcement June 26th, 2026
Final Voting Period June 26th – July 7th, 2026
Winners Announcement Autumn, 2026
Competition Details
Category Details
Platform Online via www.
Fee No registration or submission fees
The competition welcomes conceptual (概念上的) designs and works in progress. Entries are judged on creativity, clarity of idea, and presentation quality. Whether you are an undergraduate or a recent graduate in architecture, this is your chance to have your work seen by an international audience and industry professionals.
1. What is the main purpose of the INSPIRELI AWARDS (主旨大意题)
A. To raise funds for architecture education.
B. To promote tourism through design.
C. To provide a global stage for student architects.
D. To offer free software to design companies.
2. What do we know about the “Make a Wish” opportunity (细节理解题)
A. Winners will receive ?4,500 in cash.
B. The community may help realize a winner's design dream.
C. It is only available to professional architects.
D. Winners must submit a new design within a year.
3. What is required to enter the competition (细节理解题)
A. Submission through the official website.
B. A completed architectural project.
C. A registration fee of ?50.
D. A recommendation from a university professor.
4. When will the final winners be officially announced (细节理解题)
A. June 15th, 2026.
B. June 26th, 2026.
C. July 7th, 2026.
D. Autumn, 2026.
阅读理解B篇 体裁：说明文 主题语境：人与社会——科学研究与绿色环保
The Science of Green Hair Care
After swimming in a plant-rich lake, materials chemist Mika Sipponen noticed his hair felt unusually smooth—without any hair product. This observation led him to wonder: could lignin (木质素), a substance found in wood, help condition hair
Sipponen’s team created a mixture of lignin and coconut oil. Experiments showed it smoothed the hair surface and reduced the force needed to drag a comb through hair. Because lignin can be sourced from wood waste, Sipponen reasoned that hair products made from it would be more environmentally friendly than those using standard ingredients.
But lignin is not the only green breakthrough. Biotechnologist Artur Cavaco-Paulo and his team have been working on molecules that target keratin (角蛋白), the protein that makes up most of a hair's interior. They identified around 1,200 peptides (肽) that could stick to keratin and potentially repair broken bonds. One peptide in particular proved effective at finding and attaching to damaged ends of hair.
However, making hair care products greener is not as simple as swapping one ingredient for another. Shampoos and conditioners contain dozens of ingredients that interact in complex ways. Changing one component can affect the entire product's performance. Moreover, while consumers say they want eco-friendly options, the most important factor in their purchasing decision remains effectiveness. A green product that doesn't work well will not survive in the market.
Still, the effort is worthwhile. Hair care products are used by nearly everyone, frequently. Even small improvements in their environmental impact can add up to significant change over time.
What inspired Sipponen to explore lignin as a hair conditioner (细节理解题)
A. A scientific article about plant chemistry.
B. A consumer survey on hair product preferences.
C. Advice from a colleague at Stockholm University.
D. A personal experience after swimming in a lake.
6. What does the underlined word "condition" in paragraph 2 most probably mean (词义猜测题)
A. Train. B. Limit. C. Improve. D. Determine.
7. What is a challenge in creating greener hair care products (细节理解题)
A. Ingredients interact and affect product performance.
B. Consumers refuse to try new formulas.
C. Lignin is too expensive to produce.
D. Peptides cannot be combined with coconut oil.
8. What is the author's attitude towards the future of green hair care (观点态度题)
A. Doubtful. B. Cautiously optimistic.
C. Uninterested. D. Strongly negative.
阅读理解C篇 体裁：说明文 主题语境：人与社会——科学研究与认知心理
Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head
You are in a quiet room, trying to focus on an important report. Yet a short piece of melody keeps circling in your mind, refusing to leave. This phenomenon, known as an "earworm," may be more than just an annoyance—it reveals something about how our brains work.
Researchers suggest that earworms may arise from a type of withdrawal response to the absence of music. When we desire music but cannot hear it, our brains may generate their own internal melodies, leading to an earworm.
Studies show that earworms are more likely to occur with songs heard frequently or recently. In one experiment, participants listened to an unfamiliar song either two or six times. Over the following three days, researchers contacted them at random intervals. About one-third reported having the song stuck in their heads at the time of contact. The effect was stronger for those who had heard the song six times and was most common the day after exposure.
Once an earworm takes hold, it does more than just bother us—it invades our working memory. Working memory is the cognitive system that holds and processes information in the short term. When a song is stuck in our heads, it occupies valuable space in this system, making it harder to recall other information accurately. The more familiar the song, the greater the interference.
So how can we get rid of an unwanted earworm A surprisingly simple solution may be chewing gum. Part of our working memory relies on the "inner voice," which involves tiny, unconscious movements of the throat muscles. Chewing gum engages these same muscles, potentially disrupting the mental loop of the earworm and helping it fade away.
9. What is the main cause of earworms according to the text (细节理解题)
A. Lack of sleep.
B. Overuse of social media.
C. A desire for music without hearing it.
D. Exposure to loud environments.
10. What did the experiment in paragraph 3 reveal (推理判断题)
A. Frequent listening increases the chance of earworms.
B.Earworms disappear completely after three days.
C. Unfamiliar songs never become earworms.
D. Earworms only occur during sleep.
11. How do earworms affect cognitive performance (细节理解题)
A. They improve long-term memory.
B. They reduce the capacity of working memory.
C. They help focus attention on tasks.
D. They increase creativity.
12. Why might chewing gum help stop an earworm (细节理解题)
A. It distracts the brain with a new sound.
B. It relaxes the entire body.
C. It occupies the throat muscles used by the "inner voice."
D. It releases chemicals that calm the brain.
阅读理解D篇 体裁：新闻报道 主题语境：人与社会——人工智能与传统文化
Robots Take the Stage at Chinese New Year Celebrations
From the national Spring Festival Gala to local cultural performances, humanoid robots (人形机器人) are making their presence felt across China during the New Year celebrations. Their appearances signal how deeply technology is becoming woven into the fabric of tradition.
At the Spring Festival Gala, four leading robot startups demonstrated advanced capabilities, with robots performing alongside human dancers. Beyond the main event, robots joined a dance drama in Jiangxi Province dedicated to Tiangong Kaiwu, a 17th-century Chinese encyclopedia of technology and industry. "The performance shows respect to technology, and the robots amazed us again," said audience member Hu Jingchen.
In Shandong Province, a special gala hosted by the local robotics industry association featured over 200 robots and robotic dogs in 19 programs, including acrobatics (杂技), martial arts, and mini-dramas. Robots served as drummers, waved glowing signs, and delivered humorous lines, bringing both amazement and laughter to the audience.
The robotics sector in China is evolving rapidly. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, by 2025 China had over 140 humanoid robot makers releasing more than 330 models. Robots are transitioning from stage performers to daily companions.
Jinan resident Wang Yan purchased an AI robot this Spring Festival. "It keeps our pets company, helps the children practice English, and chats with the elders," she said. "It's no longer just a toy. It's becoming a long-term, evolving AI companion."
The integration of robots into festive celebrations reflects a broader trend: technology is no longer a distant concept but an increasingly familiar part of everyday life—even during the most traditional of holidays.
13. What is the main focus of the text (主旨大意题)
A. The history of the Spring Festival Gala.
B. The rise of robot startups in China.
C. The role of robots in Chinese New Year celebrations.
D. The challenges of performing acrobatics with robots.
14. What can be inferred about the robots' performance in Jiangxi (推理判断题)
A. It replaced human dancers entirely.
B. It was part of a show honoring historical technology.
C. It received negative reviews from the audience.
D. It was the first time robots performed in public.
15. What does Wang Yan's experience suggest (推理判断题)
A. Robots are too expensive for ordinary families.
B. Robots are becoming integrated into daily home life.
C. Robots can only perform simple tasks.
D. Children prefer robots to human companions.
16. What does the text imply about the future of robots in China (推理判断题)
A. They will replace traditional celebrations.
B. Their development will slow down after 2025.
C. They will be limited to industrial use.
D. Their role in society is likely to expand.
A篇核心词汇
序号 英文 中文 词性 序号 英文 中文 词性
1 premier 首要的；最好的 adj. 6 visibility 可见性；关注度 n.
2 platform 平台 n. 7 potential 潜在的；可能的 adj.
3 critical 关键的；批判的 adj. 8 opportunity 机会；时机 n.
4 professional 职业的；专业的 adj. 9 community 社区；团体 n.
5 recognition 认可；识别 n. 10 seek 寻求；试图 v.
B篇核心词汇
序号 英文 中文 词性 序号 英文 中文 词性
1 materials 材料；物质 n. 6 ingredient 成分；原料 n.
2 chemist 化学家 n. 7 breakthrough 突破；重大进展 n.
3 substance 物质；实质 n. 8 target 以……为目标；目标 v./n.
4 observation 观察 n. 9 protein 蛋白质 n.
5 mixture 混合物 n. 10 interior 内部；里面 n./adj.
C篇核心词汇
序号 英文 中文 词性 序号 英文 中文 词性
1 melody 旋律；曲调 n. 7 generate 产生；生成 v.
2 phenomenon 现象 n. 8 internal 内部的；体内的 adj.
3 annoyance 烦恼；讨厌的事 n. 9 participant 参与者 n.
4 reveal 揭示；展现 v. 10 random 随机的；任意的 adj.
5 arise 产生；出现 v. 11 invade 侵入；侵略 v.
6 withdrawal 撤回；戒断 n. 12 accurately 准确地；精确地 adv.
D篇核心词汇
序号 英文 中文 词性 序号 英文 中文 词性
1 leading 领先的；主要的 adj. 6 encyclopedia 百科全书 n.
2 startup 初创公司 n. 7 association 协会；社团 n.
3 demonstrate 展示；证明 v. 8 feature 以……为特色；特征 v./n.
4 capability 能力；才能 n. 9 signal 标志；预示 v./n.
5 dedicate 献给；致力于 v. 10 sector 部门；领域 n.答案
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6. C。
7. A。
8. B。
C篇
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10. A。
11. B。
12. C。
D篇
13. C。
14. B。
15. B。
16. D。

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