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2026年高考英语科技人文方向---阅读理解预测
A
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, a quiet revolution is taking place in how multinational corporations navigate cultural differences. A special issue of the Journal of Business Research, published in early 2026, explores the critical intersection of national culture and emerging technologies .
The research highlights that while AI offers unprecedented opportunities for global business, its adoption varies dramatically across cultures. For instance, societies with high “uncertainty avoidance”——a term describing cultures that feel threatened by ambiguous situations——tend to resist autonomous systems more strongly than those comfortable with risk. Similarly, long-term oriented cultures, which prioritize future rewards over immediate results, show greater willingness to invest in AI infrastructure despite initial costs.
Cultural intelligence (CQ)——the ability to relate and work effectively across cultures——is emerging as a crucial skill for technology managers. Studies indicate that teams with high CQ are 40% more successful in deploying AI solutions globally. They better understand local resistance to automation and can adapt their approaches accordingly.
However, researchers caution against assuming Western AI models will transplant seamlessly into other cultural contexts. Voice assistants trained primarily on American English, for example, struggle with Indian or Nigerian accents, creating what experts call the “AI divide”——a gap in technology access and effectiveness across cultural lines.
The findings suggest that as AI becomes increasingly embedded in daily life, developers must prioritize cultural adaptability. “Technology is never neutral,” writes one researcher. “It carries the fingerprints of its creators.” The future of global AI, then, depends not just on algorithms, but on understanding the diverse human contexts into which they are introduced.
1. What does the research in Journal of Business Research focus on
A. The economic benefits of artificial intelligence.
B. The relationship between culture and technology adoption.
C. The technical limitations of current AI systems.
D. The history of cross-cultural business studies.
2. According to paragraph 2, cultures with high uncertainty avoidance tend to ______.
A. welcome autonomous systems enthusiastically
B. invest heavily in AI infrastructure
C. resist unfamiliar technologies more strongly
D. prioritize immediate results over planning
3. What does the example of voice assistants struggling with accents illustrate
A. The technical superiority of American English.
B. The existence of a cultural “AI divide”.
C. The need for more training data.
D. The irrelevance of cultural factors in AI design.
4. What is the author’s attitude toward the future of global AI development
A. Deeply concerned about its risks.
B. Entirely optimistic about its potential.
C. Critical of cultural adaptability requirements.
D. Emphasizing the need for cultural awareness.
B
Every weekend, millions of people who struggle to find time for exercise squeeze their physical activity into just two days. These “weekend warriors” have long been viewed with skepticism by fitness experts, who traditionally recommend spreading exercise throughout the week. But a groundbreaking 2026 study suggests the skeptics may have been wrong .
Researchers tracked over 150,000 adults across multiple countries for a decade, comparing health outcomes between regular exercisers and weekend warriors who met the same weekly exercise volume. The results, published in a leading medical journal, were striking: weekend warriors who achieved 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity on one or two days showed nearly identical reductions in mortality risk as those who exercised daily.
“This is a game-changer for public health messaging,” says cardiologist Dr. Sarah Chen, who was not involved in the study. “For years, we’ve been telling people that exercise must be consistent and frequent. But for many working adults, daily exercise simply isn’t feasible. These findings show the concentrated approach still delivers tremendous benefits.”
The study examined all-cause mortality, cardiovascular death, and cancer death rates. In all three categories, weekend warriors saw risk reductions of approximately 25% compared to inactive individuals—virtually the same as those exercising more frequently.
However, researchers note important caveats. Weekend warriors face higher risks of injury when suddenly engaging in intense activity after days of inactivity. Proper warm-up and gradual intensity build-up are essential. Additionally, the study doesn’t apply to all health metrics; blood pressure and glucose control still respond better to regular, distributed exercise.
For the millions who feel guilty about skipping weekday workouts, the message is reassuring: If you can only exercise on weekends, it still counts. “The best exercise is the exercise you actually do,” Chen concludes. “For many people, that’s going to be weekend exercise—and that’s perfectly fine.”
5. What has been the traditional view about exercise frequency
A. Weekend exercise is preferable to weekday workouts.
B. Exercise should be spread regularly throughout the week.
C. Only daily moderate activity provides health benefits.
D. Weekend warriors have lower injury risks.
6. What did the 2026 study find about weekend warriors
A. They had significantly worse health outcomes.
B. Their mortality risk reduction matched regular exercisers.
C. They exercised more than 150 minutes weekly on average.
D. Their results were too uncertain to draw conclusions.
7. What is one concern about the weekend warrior approach mentioned in the passage
A. It requires expensive gym equipment.
B. It only benefits cardiovascular health.
C. It may lead to a higher probability of injury.
D. It is not recommended by any medical experts.
8. What overall message does the passage convey about exercise
A. Only daily exercise is truly effective.
B. Weekend-only exercise offers no benefits.
C. Any exercise, even if concentrated, is beneficial.
D. People should avoid intense weekend activities.
C
As misinformation spreads faster than ever across digital platforms, fact-checking organizations have become critical defenders of truth. But a comprehensive 2026 study published in Global Perspectives in Communication reveals both the promise and the limitations of these watchdogs in an increasingly connected world .
Researchers analyzed 3,151 fact-checks published by more than twenty organizations across eight countries in Europe and Latin America. The findings show that while nearly half of fact-checks address domestic claims, the majority engage with falsehoods that cross borders. Shared verification agendas—ranging from vaccine misinformation to false narratives about international political figures—suggest emerging transnational spheres of scrutiny.
However, the study also exposes significant blind spots. Fact-checkers focus heavily on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), while under-monitoring fast-growing video and messaging platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This platform bias matters because misinformation on video platforms spreads through different mechanisms—often relying on emotional visual content that bypasses critical evaluation.
“We’re fighting yesterday’s war,” says lead researcher Dr. Regina Cazzamatta. “Fact-checkers have become experts at debunking text-based falsehoods on traditional social media. But the misinformation battlefield has moved to short-form video and encrypted messaging, where different strategies are needed.”
The study also revealed uneven interconnectedness across countries. Fact-checking efforts are shaped by proximity, diaspora ties, and geopolitical hierarchies. Wealthier nations receive more attention, while misinformation originating from less powerful countries may go unchecked.
Despite these challenges, researchers remain cautiously optimistic. The emergence of cross-border fact-checking networks demonstrates growing global awareness. “The solution isn’t more fact-checkers,” Cazzamatta notes. “It’s coordinated, multi-stakeholder responses that include platforms, governments, and citizens. We need a system that matches the scale of the problem.”
9. What is the main finding of the 2026 fact-checking study
A. Fact-checkers are completely ineffective at stopping misinformation.
B. Most falsehoods remain entirely within national borders.
C. Fact-checking has both achievements and significant limitations.
D. Video platforms are better monitored than text-based ones.
10. What does the study identify as a “blind spot” in current fact-checking efforts
A. Lack of attention to Western social media platforms.
B. Insufficient monitoring of video and messaging platforms.
C. Overemphasis on false claims about political figures.
D. Too much focus on domestic rather than international issues.
11. The phrase “fighting yesterday’s war” (paragraph 4) suggests that fact-checkers ______.
A. are successfully winning against misinformation
B. focus on outdated platforms and methods
C. should return to traditional media monitoring
D. have declared victory prematurely
12. What does the author suggest is needed to address the misinformation problem
A. More fact-checkers working independently.
B. Complete shutdown of all social media platforms.
C. Collaborative efforts involving multiple stakeholders.
D. Exclusive focus on wealthy nations’ misinformation.
D
What if the ancient stories told by indigenous communities contained more than cultural wisdom—what if they held clues to surviving climate change A growing movement of scientists and tribal elders is arguing exactly that, challenging the long-held assumption that traditional knowledge is merely folklore rather than empirical data.
The Bahnar people of Vietnam’s Central Highlands have navigated monsoon seasons for generations. Their canoes, hand-carved from single trees using techniques passed down orally for centuries, embody sophisticated understanding of buoyancy, wood density, and water dynamics—knowledge that modern naval architects are only beginning to appreciate .
Similarly, Indigenous communities in the Amazon have long practiced agroforestry techniques that maintain soil fertility while sequestering carbon. When Western scientists “discovered” these methods in the 2020s, they hailed them as breakthroughs. For the communities themselves, they were simply ancestral tradition.
Dr. James Robertson, an ethnobotanist at the University of Edinburgh, argues that dismissing indigenous knowledge as unscientific is both arrogant and dangerous. “These knowledge systems have been tested over millennia through repeated observation and adaptation,” he says. “They contain data that no single research project could generate within one lifetime.”
The challenge lies in integration. Indigenous knowledge is often oral, embedded in cultural practices, and difficult to translate into Western scientific frameworks. Moreover, centuries of exploitation have made many communities justifiably suspicious of outside researchers.
Nevertheless, collaborative projects are showing promise. In Canada, indigenous fire management practices—controlled burns traditionally used to prevent larger wildfires—have been adopted by national parks with remarkable success. In Australia, aboriginal seasonal calendars are being integrated into weather prediction models.
“We don’t need to choose between science and tradition,” says Robertson. “We need to recognize that there are multiple ways of knowing. Climate change is too complex to be understood from a single perspective.”
13. According to the passage, how have indigenous communities traditionally been viewed by Western science
A. As collaborative partners in research.
B. As sources of advanced technological knowledge.
C. As carriers of folklore without empirical value.
D. As leaders in climate change adaptation.
14. What does the author suggest about indigenous agroforestry practices in the Amazon
A. They were discovered by Western scientists in ancient times.
B. They are more advanced than any modern farming method.
C. They have been practiced for generations but labeled as innovations.
D. They have failed to maintain soil fertility over time.
15. What does Dr. Robertson mean by “multiple ways of knowing” (last paragraph)
A. Different cultures have different learning styles.
B. Scientific and traditional knowledge systems can both be valuable.
C. Only indigenous methods are effective for climate adaptation.
D. Western science must replace traditional practices entirely.
重点词汇整理
阅读理解A篇
unprecedented / n pres dent d/ adj. 前所未有的
intersection / nt r sek n/ n. 交叉点，交汇
ambiguous / m b ɡju s/ adj. 模糊的，不确定的
autonomous / t n m s/ adj. 自主的，自动的
infrastructure / nfr str kt r/ n. 基础设施
intelligence / n tel d ns/ n. 智力；情报
deploy /d pl / v. 部署，调遣
seamlessly / si ml sli/ adv. 无缝地
algorithm / lɡ r m/ n. 算法
阅读理解B篇
skepticism / skept s z m/ n. 怀疑态度
groundbreaking / ɡra ndbre k / adj. 突破性的，开创性的
mortality /m t l ti/ n. 死亡率
moderate / m d r t/ adj. 适度的，中等的
vigorous / v ɡ r s/ adj. 剧烈的，强有力的
feasible / fi z bl/ adj. 可行的
cardiovascular / kɑ di v skj l r/ adj. 心血管的
caveat / k vi t/ n. 警告，注意事项
glucose / ɡlu k s/ n. 葡萄糖
阅读理解C篇
misinformation / m s nf me n/ n. 虚假信息，错误信息
fact-check / f kt t ek/ n./v. 事实核查
watchdog / w t d ɡ/ n. 监督机构，监察者
transnational / tr nz n n l/ adj. 跨国的
verification / ver f ke n/ n. 核实，证实
scrutiny / skru t ni/ n. 仔细审查，监督
bias / ba s/ n. 偏见，偏向
debunk /di b k/ v. 揭穿，驳斥
encrypted / n kr pt d/ adj. 加密的
diaspora /da sp r / n. 散居，侨民
stakeholder / ste kho ld r/ n. 利益相关者
阅读理解D篇
indigenous / n d d n s/ adj. 土著的，本土的
empirical / m p r kl/ adj. 经验主义的，实证的
monsoon /m n su n/ n. 季风，雨季
buoyancy / b nsi/ n. 浮力
agroforestry / ɡr f r stri/ n. 农林复合经营
sequester /s kwest r/ v. 隔离，封存
arrogant / r ɡ nt/ adj. 傲慢的，自大的
ethnobotanist / eθn b t n st/ n. 民族植物学家
exploitation / ekspl te n/ n. 剥削，开发
collaborative /k l b r t v/ adj. 合作的，协作的
aboriginal / b r d nl/ adj. 土著的，原始的
七选五
reskill /ri sk l/ v. 重新培训技能
credential /kr den l/ n. 证书，资格证明
prescribed /pr skra bd/ adj. 规定的
retention /r ten n/ n. 保持，记忆力
mentor / ment r/ n. 导师
neural / nj r l/ adj. 神经的
参考答案
A篇： 研究揭示了不同文化背景对人工智能技术接受程度的显著差异，强调全球AI发展必须重视文化适应性。
B篇： 2026年一项大型研究表明，“周末战士”式集中运动与每日规律运动在降低死亡率方面效果相当，为时间有限的上班族带来了积极信息。
C篇： 一项针对多国事实核查机构的综合研究发现，现有核查工作存在忽视短视频和加密信息平台的重大盲点，亟需多方协同应对虚假信息的跨国传播。
D篇： 文章倡导将原住民世代传承的传统生态知识（如雨林农作、防火管理）与现代科学相结合，以更全面地应对复杂的气候变化挑战。
参考答案
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. B
6. B 7. C 8. C 9. C 10. B
11. B 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. B

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