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2026高考英语阅读理解预测模拟题（一）
难度说明：整体难度对标2025年全国卷，C/D篇接近ATOS 9.0-10.0。
A篇
Summer Volunteer Programs 2026
Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer Three organizations are now recruiting high school volunteers. Check out the opportunities below.
Program Location Duration Focus Requirement
Ocean Guardians Monterey, USA 2 weeks (July 5-19) Marine conservation Basic swimming skill; age 16+
Book Bridge Nairobi, Kenya 3 weeks (June 20-July 11) Children‘s literacy Good English; patient with kids
Green Future Remote (online) 4 weeks (July 10-Aug 7) Environmental advocacy Reliable internet; social media experience
Additional Info:
Ocean Guardians: Volunteers will assist in beach clean-ups, monitor sea turtle nests, and educate visitors. Accommodation and meals are provided. A $200 participation fee covers insurance and materials.
Book Bridge: Volunteers will run reading clubs and organize book donations. Homestay with local families is included. Flight costs are not covered.
Green Future: Volunteers will create weekly social media campaigns about recycling and energy saving. No fee required, but a final report is mandatory.
Application deadline: May 15, 2026
Apply at www.summervolunteer2026.org
1. What is required for the Ocean Guardians program
A. Previous volunteer experience
B. The ability to swim
C. Social media skills
D. A final report
2. Which program lasts the longest
A. Ocean Guardians
B. Book Bridge
C. Green Future
D. Both A and B
3. What do we know about Book Bridge
A. Volunteers need to pay for their flights.
B. Volunteers will work online.
C. The program focuses on marine life.
D. Accommodation is not provided.
4. Where is Green Future different from the other two
A. It charges a participation fee.
B. It requires age 16 or above.
C. It is conducted online.
D. It offers homestay service.
B篇
When my grandfather gave me a small, ugly bonsai tree for my 15th birthday, I tried my best to smile. “It’s a living art,” he said, his eyes shining with pride. I, however, saw only a stunted little plant that looked nothing like the towering trees I admired.
For the first few weeks, I watered it irregularly, sometimes forgetting for days, then drowning it out of guilt. The leaves turned yellow and dropped. I was about to throw it away when my grandfather visited. He examined the tree silently, then said, “You’re trying to force it to grow. That’s not how patience works.”
He taught me to check the soil with my finger—water only when the top inch feels dry. He showed me how to trim dead branches gently, not all at once. “A bonsai takes decades to shape,” he explained. “Each cut is a decision you live with for years.”
I started to slow down. Every morning, I sat with the tree for five minutes, observing its tiny new buds. I learned to see the beauty in its twisted trunk—a silent record of its struggle to survive. By the end of the first year, it had doubled its leaves. By the second, it looked like a miniature forest.
Now, three years later, that bonsai sits on my desk as I write this. It is no longer “ugly” to me. It is a daily reminder that the best things—trust, skill, even love—cannot be rushed. My grandfather passed away last winter, but every time I water the tree, I feel his hands guiding mine.
5. How did the author initially feel about the bonsai
A. Proud
B. Disappointed
C. Curious
D. Frightened
6. What happened when the author first cared for the bonsai
A. It grew taller quickly.
B. It lost its leaves.
C. It produced flowers.
D. It attracted insects.
7. What did the grandfather teach the author about bonsai care
A. Water it every day without fail.
B. Cut all the dead branches at once.
C. Be gentle and observe carefully.
D. Keep it indoors all the time.
8. What does the bonsai mean to the author now
A. A reminder to be patient.
B. A symbol of his grandfather’s strictness.
C. An investment for future profit.
D. A proof of his gardening talent.
C篇
Why do we put off until tomorrow what we could do today Procrastination is often mistaken for laziness, but psychologists see it differently. According to Dr. Tim Pychyl at Carleton University, procrastination is an emotional regulation problem, not a time management issue.
When we face a task we find unpleasant—boring, difficult, or anxiety-provoking—our brain seeks an immediate mood lift. We turn to something more enjoyable, like scrolling through social media or watching videos. This temporary relief, however, creates a vicious cycle: the task remains undone, guilt builds up, and the next time we face it, the negative emotions are even stronger.
So how can we break the cycle Research points to a surprisingly simple strategy: forgiveness. A 2023 study followed college students through an exam period. Those who forgave themselves for procrastinating on the first exam were less likely to delay studying for the next one. Self-forgiveness reduces the guilt that fuels further avoidance.
Another effective technique is “temptation bundling” —pairing a task you should do with an activity you want to do. For example, listen to your favorite podcast only while exercising, or watch a TV series only while folding laundry. This creates a reward system that makes unpleasant tasks more bearable.
Perhaps the most powerful method is the “5-minute rule.” Commit to working on a task for just five minutes. Often, starting is the hardest part. Once you begin, momentum carries you forward. And even if you stop after five minutes, you’ve made progress—which is far better than not starting at all.
Procrastination is not a character flaw. It’s a habit that can be unlearned. The key is to stop judging yourself and start with one small step.
9. According to Dr. Pychyl, what is the main cause of procrastination
A. Poor time management
B. Lack of motivation
C. Emotional discomfort
D. Too many distractions
10. What does the “vicious cycle” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Doing enjoyable tasks first and regretting later
B. Avoiding a task, feeling guilty, and avoiding more
C. Working hard but getting poor results
D. Forgetting tasks and missing deadlines
11. What did the 2023 study find about self-forgiveness
A. It increases the chance of future procrastination.
B. It helps students perform better on exams.
C. It reduces avoidance behavior.
D. It works only for college students.
12. What is the purpose of the “5-minute rule”
A. To finish a task within five minutes
B. To overcome the difficulty of starting
C. To measure how much time is wasted
D. To replace the temptation bundling method
D篇
Artificial intelligence is reshaping medicine at an unprecedented pace. Algorithms now detect skin cancer more accurately than dermatologists, predict heart failure from routine chest X-rays, and even analyze DNA to suggest personalized treatments. Yet as AI systems move from research labs to hospital beds, a troubling question emerges: can we trust them to make life-and-death decisions
The enthusiasm is understandable. AI excels at pattern recognition—a skill central to diagnosis. Unlike humans, it never gets tired, distracted, or emotional. A 2025 study involving 50,000 patients found that an AI system reduced diagnostic errors by 34% compared to human doctors alone. These numbers seem to argue for rapid, widespread adoption.
But a closer look reveals hidden risks. The first is algorithmic bias. AI learns from historical data. If that data reflects existing inequalities—say, fewer medical records from minority groups—the AI will inherit and even amplify those biases. One famous case involved an AI used in US hospitals that consistently recommended less care for black patients than for white patients with the same health conditions, simply because the algorithm was trained on past spending data, not health needs.
The second risk is opacity. Many advanced AI systems are “black boxes”—even their creators cannot fully explain how they reach a particular conclusion. In medicine, this poses an ethical problem. Doctors have a duty to explain diagnoses and treatments to patients. If the AI cannot explain itself, who takes responsibility when something goes wrong
Some experts propose a middle path: using AI as a “second opinion” rather than a decision-maker. In this model, the human doctor remains in charge, while the AI serves as a safety net—flagging potential errors or suggesting alternatives. Early trials of this approach show promising results, combining the speed of machines with the judgment and empathy of humans.
The future of AI in medicine will not be determined by technology alone. It will be shaped by how wisely we choose to use it.
13. What does the author say about AI’s performance in the 2025 study
A. It was no better than human doctors.
B. It made fewer mistakes than humans.
C. It worked only for skin cancer detection.
D. It required constant human supervision.
14. What caused the AI in the “famous case” to treat black patients unfairly
A. Lack of training data on minority groups
B. A programming error by its developers
C. The high cost of medical tests
D. The patients’ refusal to use AI
15. What does the word “opacity” in paragraph 4 most likely mean
A. The ability to learn quickly
B. The quality of being hard to understand
C. The tendency to make mistakes
D. The feature of being cost-effective
16. What is the author’s attitude toward using AI in medicine
A. Fully supportive without reservation
B. Strongly opposed under any condition
C. Cautiously optimistic with limitations
D. Indifferent and unconcerned
2026高考英语阅读理解预测模拟题（一）
答案
A篇（第1-4题） 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. C
B篇（第5-8题） 5. B 6. B 7. C 8. A
C篇（第9-12题） 9. C 10. B 11. C 12. B
D篇（第13-16题） 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. C
A篇（应用文 暑期志愿者活动）
B篇（记叙文）主题：一个关于耐心与成长的小故事
C篇（说明文）主题：拖延症的心理机制与应对方法
D篇（议论文/说明文）主题：人工智能在医疗领域的机遇与风险2026高考英语阅读理解预测模拟题（二）
难度说明：整体对标2025年全国卷，C/D篇接近ATOS 9.0-10.0
A篇
PureAir 3000 Air Purifier – Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing the PureAir 3000. Please read this guide before using the appliance for the first time.
Package Contents
PureAir 3000 unit × 1
HEPA filter (pre-installed) × 1
Remote control × 1
Power cord × 1
User manual × 1
Control Panel Overview
Button Function Indicator Light
POWER Turn on/off Solid blue = on
MODE Switch modes (Auto/Sleep/Turbo) Green = Auto / Blue = Sleep / Red = Turbo
TIMER Set timer (1-8 hours) Flashes while setting
FILTER Reset filter reminder Red flashing = replace filter
Important Safety Instructions
Place the unit on a flat, stable surface at least 12 inches away from walls.
Do not cover the air inlet or outlet vents.
Unplug the unit before cleaning or replacing the filter.
Keep away from water and moisture. Do not use in bathrooms.
If the power cord is damaged, contact customer service immediately.
Filter Replacement
The HEPA filter should be replaced every 6 months under normal use. When the FILTER indicator light flashes red, follow these steps:
Turn off and unplug the unit.
Open the front cover by pulling the bottom edge.
Remove the old filter and dispose of it properly.
Insert a new HEPA filter (model PA-3000-F).
Close the cover, plug in the unit, and press and hold the FILTER button for 3 seconds to reset the reminder.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Unit won’t start Not plugged in Check power connection
Low airflow Filter is dirty Replace filter
Unusual noise Object blocking fan Remove obstruction
Customer Support
For questions or warranty service, call 1-800-555-PURE or visit www./support.
1. What should you do before cleaning the air purifier
A. Turn on Turbo mode
B. Unplug the device
C. Remove the remote control
D. Reset the timer
2. How can you tell that the filter needs to be replaced
A. The POWER light turns off
B. The MODE button stops working
C. The FILTER light flashes red
D. The unit makes a beeping sound
3. What is one possible cause of low airflow according to the guide
A. The room is too large
B. The filter is dirty
C. The power cord is damaged
D. The remote control battery is low
4. Where should the air purifier NOT be placed
A. In a living room
B. On a flat table
C. In a bathroom
D. 12 inches from a wall
B篇
The first time I helped my grandmother bake bread, I was seven years old. My job was simple: punch down the dough after it had risen. I slammed my tiny fist into the soft mound with too much enthusiasm, sending flour dust into the air like snow. Grandma just laughed and handed me a towel.
Every Sunday after that, I returned to her kitchen. The recipe never changed—flour, water, salt, yeast—but the lessons did. At ten, I learned patience, watching the dough double in size over three hours. At thirteen, I learned precision, measuring ingredients by weight, not volume. “Good bread is about respect,” Grandma would say. “Respect for the ingredients, respect for the process, and respect for the people who will eat it.”
When I left for college, I stopped baking. There was no time, or so I told myself. Grandma continued, sending me photos of her loaves each Sunday. Then, during my sophomore year, she fell ill. Her hands, once so steady, could no longer knead.
I flew home for winter break and found her in the kitchen anyway, sitting in a chair, watching the empty counter. “I miss the smell,” she said quietly.
The next morning, I gathered flour, water, salt, and yeast. I measured. I mixed. I kneaded. My technique was clumsy compared to hers. But when I pulled the first loaf from the oven—golden brown, steam rising—Grandma smiled. “You remembered,” she said.
I’ve baked every Sunday since. The bread never tastes exactly like hers, but that’s not the point. The point is the ritual—the flour on my hands, the waiting, the warmth of the oven. It’s how I remember her. It’s how I keep her alive.
5. How did the author react to the bread-making task at age seven
A. She followed instructions perfectly.
B. She found it boring and difficult.
C. She was overly energetic and messy.
D. She refused to participate.
6. What lesson did the author learn at age thirteen
A. Patience is the most important quality.
B. Baking requires exact measurement.
C. Bread should be made quickly.
D. Recipes must be changed constantly.
7. Why did the author start baking again in college
A. To save money on food.
B. To impress her friends.
C. To comfort her grandmother.
D. To start a baking business.
8. What does the bread mean to the author now
A. A way to earn extra income.
B. A connection to her grandmother’s memory.
C. A competitive skill for her career.
D. A replacement for professional therapy.
C篇
When we think of pollution, images of smokestacks and plastic-choked oceans come to mind. But there is another form of pollution, invisible and often ignored, that may be just as harmful: noise.
The World Health Organization has called noise pollution a “modern plague.” Unlike the dramatic images of an oil spill, noise’s effects accumulate silently over years. Chronic exposure to traffic, airplanes, construction, and even leaf blowers does more than annoy—it damages health in ways scientists are only beginning to understand.
The most well-documented harm is to the cardiovascular system. A landmark study following over 8 million people for a decade found that long-term exposure to road traffic noise increased the risk of heart attack by 8% and stroke by 5%. How Noise triggers the body’s stress response, releasing hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Even while sleeping, the ears continue to send sound signals to the brain. Repeated activation of this stress response keeps blood pressure elevated and inflames arteries.
The second hidden cost is cognitive. Schools near airports or highways consistently show lower reading scores. A European study of over 2,000 children found that those exposed to high aircraft noise were up to four months behind in reading comprehension compared to peers in quieter areas. Noise doesn’t just distract—it exhausts the brain’s limited attentional resources.
Perhaps most troubling is the impact on sleep. You may believe you “sleep through” city noise, but your brain knows otherwise. Even if you don’t wake up, noise disrupts sleep architecture—reducing deep sleep and REM sleep, both critical for memory, learning, and emotional regulation. Over time, this sleep disruption compounds into chronic fatigue and mood disorders.
Solutions exist. Quieter pavement, electric vehicles, building insulation, and urban planning that separates residential areas from major roads all help. But progress has been slow. Noise lacks the political urgency of visible pollution. Unlike a river on fire, a noisy street looks normal.
9. According to the passage, how does noise pollution differ from other forms of pollution
A. It is more deadly in the short term.
B. Its effects are invisible and gradual.
C. It only affects adults, not children.
D. It is easier to eliminate completely.
10. How does noise increase the risk of heart attack
A. By directly damaging heart muscles.
B. By repeatedly activating stress responses.
C. By causing people to eat unhealthy food.
D. By interfering with medical treatments.
11. What did the European study find about children near airports
A. They developed better hearing abilities.
B. They performed worse in reading tests.
C. They slept more deeply than other children.
D. They showed no academic differences.
12. What does the author say about sleep disruption caused by noise
A. The body fully adapts to it over time.
B. Only people who wake up are affected.
C. It reduces sleep quality even without awakening.
D. It can be solved by wearing headphones.
D篇
In crowds, wisdom. The idea that groups make better decisions than individuals has become conventional wisdom, popularized by James Surowiecki’s 2004 book The Wisdom of Crowds. Under the right conditions, averaging many independent guesses indeed produces remarkably accurate estimates—whether guessing the number of jellybeans in a jar or forecasting election results.
But new research reveals that the “wisdom of crowds” is more fragile than previously thought. A 2025 study published in Nature found that when people can see each other’s answers before making their own judgment, the collective intelligence collapses. Social influence—the very thing that makes crowds powerful in other contexts—destroys the mathematical magic.
The key to crowd wisdom is independence. If each person forms their opinion without knowing what others think, errors cancel out. The overestimates balance the underestimates, and the average homes in on the truth. But when people see previous answers, a phenomenon called “herding” occurs. Latecomers adjust their guesses toward the group average, reducing diversity of thought. The crowd becomes narrower and more confident—but also more wrong.
In a series of experiments, researchers asked participants to estimate the number of coins in a jar. When guesses were made independently, the average was within 5% of the true number. When participants could see earlier guesses, the average error jumped to 15%. Even more troubling, participants’ confidence in their answers increased, even as accuracy dropped. They felt wiser while actually becoming dumber.
The implications extend far beyond jellybean jars. Financial markets, juries, political polls, and corporate boardrooms all face this dilemma. Independent research is valuable precisely because it brings different perspectives. Group discussions, while feeling productive, often suppress minority views and amplify the loudest voices.
Does this mean we should abandon group decision-making No. But it does suggest a redesign. Some companies now use “brainwriting” instead of brainstorming—having individuals write down ideas silently before sharing them. Others use anonymous voting systems. The goal is the same: preserve independence while still benefiting from aggregation.
The wisdom of crowds is real, but it is fragile. It requires structure, not just people in a room. The question is not whether crowds can be wise, but whether we are willing to design them that way.
13. According to the passage, what is essential for the wisdom of crowds to work
A. Large group size
B. Independent judgments
C. Group discussions
D. Expert leadership
14. What happens when people see others’ answers before making their own guess
A. Accuracy improves significantly.
B. Confidence and accuracy both increase.
C. Confidence rises but accuracy falls.
D. Both confidence and accuracy decrease.
15. What does the word “herding” in paragraph 3 most likely mean
A. Following the majority opinion
B. Conducting independent research
C. Rejecting all group influences
D. Leading a team discussion
16. What solution does the author suggest for group decision-making
A. Eliminating all group discussions
B. Relying only on expert opinions
C. Using methods that preserve independent input
D. Increasing the size of the group
2026高考英语阅读理解预测模拟题（二）
答案汇总
| A篇 | 1-4 | B，C, B，C
| B篇 5-8 C, B, C, B
| C篇 9-12 B, B, B, C
| D篇 13-16 B, C, A, C
A篇（应用文/说明书）空气净化器
B篇（记叙文）主题：一位青少年与祖母的面包烘焙传统
C篇（说明文）主题：噪音污染的隐性危害
D篇（议论文/说明文）主题：群体智慧效应的局限与条件
七选五（说明文）主题：培养成长型思维的四个方法2026高考英语阅读理解模拟题（三）
难度说明：整体对标2025年全国卷，C/D篇接近ATOS 9.0-10.0
A篇（应用文）
Join Your Local Library Volunteer Team!
Looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community The Brookfield Public Library is seeking high school volunteers for the summer. Multiple positions are available. Check them out below.
Position Schedule Duties Requirement
Reading Buddy Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 PM Read with children aged 5-8; help with pronunciation Patient; enjoys working with kids
Tech Helper Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00 PM Assist seniors with computers, e-books, and smartphones Comfortable with basic technology; good communication skills
Book Sorter Flexible (minimum 4 hours/week) Organize returned books; maintain shelf order Attention to detail; able to lift up to 20 lbs
Additional Information:
●Reading Buddy: No prior experience required. Training will be provided on the first day. Volunteers must commit to at least 8 weeks.
●Tech Helper: You don‘t need to be a tech expert—just patient and willing to explain basic tasks like sending emails or downloading e-books.
●Book Sorter: This position is perfect for volunteers who prefer working independently. Shifts can be scheduled anytime during library hours (9 AM - 8 PM, Monday through Saturday).
Perks: All volunteers receive a certificate of completion and a letter of recommendation upon request. Snacks and drinks are provided during shifts.
Application deadline: May 30, 2026
Apply in person at the library’s front desk or online at www.brookfieldlibrary.org/volunteer
1. Which position involves helping older adults
A. Reading Buddy
B. Tech Helper
C. Book Sorter
D. None of the above
2. What is a requirement for the Reading Buddy position
A. Previous teaching experience
B. Fluency in a second language
C. Enjoyment of working with children
D. Ability to lift heavy objects
3. What makes the Book Sorter position different from the other two
A. It requires a fixed schedule.
B. It offers more flexible hours.
C. It pays an hourly wage.
D. It requires technology skills.
4. What do all volunteers receive
A. A free library card
B. A certificate upon completion
C. A monthly cash bonus
D. Free public transportation
B篇
When 16-year-old Gitanjali Rao first learned about the Flint water crisis, she was shocked that people in America—a wealthy country—could be poisoned by their own tap water. “I wanted to do something,” she told CNN. “Not when I grow up. Now.”
What she did was invent a device called Tethys, named after the Greek goddess of fresh water. The device uses carbon nanotube sensors to detect lead in water faster and more cheaply than any existing method. Traditional testing requires expensive equipment and days of waiting. Tethys gives results in seconds on a smartphone app. The materials cost about $20.
Rao’s path to invention was not straightforward. She tested over 100 different materials before finding the right combination. “I failed so many times,” she recalls. “But each failure taught me what didn’t work. I kept a notebook of everything I tried. After a while, I started seeing patterns.”
Her device has now been tested by engineers at MIT and EPA scientists. The results were impressive: Tethys detected lead at concentrations as low as one part per billion—far below the EPA’s action level of 15 parts per billion. “What Gitanjali has accomplished is remarkable,” says Dr. Christopher Reid, a water quality expert. “She solved a problem that teams of PhDs have been working on for years.”
Rao has also created a free online toolkit to help other young people become inventors. “The biggest barrier is not intelligence. It’s the belief that you can’t do it,” she says. “I want every kid to know that age is not a limitation. A problem is just a solution waiting to be found.”
5. What motivated Gitanjali Rao to invent the water testing device
A. A school science project requirement.
B. The water contamination crisis in Flint.
C. Her mother’s illness from polluted water.
D. A competition prize she wanted to win.
6. What is an advantage of Rao’s device over traditional methods
A. It uses more expensive materials.
B. It requires a laboratory setting.
C. It provides results much faster.
D. It can detect any type of pollution.
7. What did Rao learn from her repeated failures
A. She should give up and try a different problem.
B. She needed a team of PhDs to help her.
C. Each failure provided useful information.
D. The device was impossible to build.
8. What is Rao’s message to other young people
A. They should wait until they are older to invent.
B. They need a college degree first.
C. Their age should not stop them from trying.
D. Invention requires expensive equipment.
C篇
The video appears to show a world leader announcing a military attack. The audio sounds exactly like her voice. But neither is real. Both were generated by artificial intelligence. Welcome to the era of deepfakes—AI-generated content so convincing that even experts struggle to distinguish fact from fiction.
The term “deepfake” combines “deep learning” (the AI technique behind the technology) with “fake.” Early deepfakes were clumsy—faces looked slightly wrong, lighting didn’t match, or blinking seemed unnatural. But the technology has advanced at breathtaking speed. A 2026 study from Stanford University found that humans could correctly identify AI-generated faces only 54% of the time—barely better than random guessing.
The implications are alarming. Deepfakes can be used to spread political disinformation, create non-consensual fake pornography, commit fraud by impersonating executives in video calls, and undermine trust in genuine evidence. “We are entering an era where video can no longer be trusted as proof of anything,” says Dr. Hany Farid, a digital forensics expert at UC Berkeley.
The threat is not hypothetical. In 2025, a deepfake video of a corporate CEO instructing employees to transfer funds led to a $25 million theft. Political deepfakes have appeared in elections across at least a dozen countries. Even personal relationships are affected—a survey found that 1 in 10 Americans knows someone who has been targeted by a deepfake-based scam.
Tech companies and researchers are racing to develop detection tools. Watermarking systems, cryptographic authentication, and AI-powered detectors are all in development. But the cat-and-mouse game is asymmetric: creating deepfakes gets cheaper and easier every month, while detection remains expensive and imperfect.
Some experts propose non-technical solutions. Legal frameworks, media literacy education, and “provenance” standards—tracking the origin of digital content—may be equally important. “Technology alone will not solve this,” Farid warns. “We need social and legal responses too.”
9. What does the author mean by “barely better than random guessing” in paragraph 2
A. People are very good at identifying deepfakes.
B. People are no better than chance at spotting deepfakes.
C. The study results were not reliable.
D. AI-generated faces are easy to detect.
10. What happened in the 2025 corporate deepfake case
A. A CEO was fired for making a fake video.
B. Employees refused to follow a video instruction.
C. A deepfake video led to a large financial loss.
D. The company successfully detected the deepfake.
11. What challenge does the “cat-and-mouse game” refer to
A. Deepfake creation is advancing faster than detection.
B. Both deepfakes and detection are improving equally.
C. Detection technology has already solved the problem.
D. Deepfakes are only used for harmless entertainment.
12. What does Dr. Farid suggest about solving the deepfake problem
A. Only technical solutions will work.
B. Legal and educational measures are also needed.
C. The problem is impossible to solve.
D. People should stop using video entirely.
D篇
In 2024, the U.S. Surgeon General called for warning labels on social media platforms, citing a “mental health crisis” among adolescents. Since 2010, rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among teens have risen sharply—and social media use has grown in parallel. But correlation is not causation, and a growing number of researchers are urging caution before blaming social media alone.
The case against social media seems compelling. Longitudinal studies have found that teens who spend more than three hours daily on social media are twice as likely to report poor mental health. Social comparison, cyberbullying, and sleep displacement are all plausible mechanisms for harm.
However, the picture is more complex. A 2025 meta-analysis of 226 studies involving over 1.5 million adolescents found that the relationship between social media use and depression was “statistically significant but very small”—accounting for less than 2% of the variation in mental health outcomes. By comparison, factors like family conflict, peer relationships, and sleep quality each had much larger effects.
Moreover, social media may benefit some teens. For LGBTQ+ youth living in unsupportive environments, online communities provide crucial social support. For socially anxious teens, digital communication can be a lower-stress way to build friendships. “We need to stop asking ‘Is social media good or bad ’” says Dr. Candice Odgers, a psychologist at UC Irvine. “The better question is ‘For whom, under what conditions, and in what ways ’”
Age matters too. A 2026 study tracking teens over five years found that social media’s effects varied dramatically by age. For 13-year-olds, heavy use predicted lower well-being a year later. For 18-year-olds, the opposite was true—social media use was associated with higher well-being, perhaps because older teens use platforms more for maintaining existing relationships than for social comparison.
The debate has real-world consequences. Several U.S. states have filed lawsuits against social media companies. The U.K. has implemented age verification requirements. But some experts worry that focusing too narrowly on social media distracts from other, potentially more important, contributors to the teen mental health crisis.
13. What does the author say about the relationship between social media and teen depression
A. Social media is the primary cause of depression.
B. The link exists but the effect size is small.
C. There is no relationship at all.
D. Social media protects teens from depression.
14. According to the passage, who may benefit from social media use
A. All teenagers regardless of circumstances.
B. Only teens who spend less than one hour daily.
C. LGBTQ+ youth in unsupportive environments.
D. Teens who never use social media.
15. What did the 2026 age-tracking study find
A. Social media harms teens of all ages equally.
B. The effects of social media change as teens get older.
C. Only 18-year-olds are affected by social media.
D. Age has no influence on social media’s effects.
16. What concern do some experts raise about the focus on social media
A. Social media companies should not be sued.
B. It may distract from other important factors.
C. Warning labels are completely ineffective.
D. Teens should have unlimited access to platforms.
2026高考英语阅读理解模拟题（三）
答案汇总
A篇：BCBB
B篇：BCCC
C篇：BCAB
D篇：BCBB
A篇（应用文）主题：社区图书馆志愿者招募
B篇（记叙文）主题：16岁少年发明低成本水质检测设备
C篇（说明文）主题：AI生成深度伪造内容对社会的挑战
D篇（议论文）主题：社交媒体是否应该为青少年心理健康问题负责

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