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2026英语时文阅读热点话题专项（八）
阅读理解： A篇：黄河三角洲“鸟浪”奇观：现实版鲲鹏展翅
B篇：国产大型无人机“九天”成功首飞
完形填空： A篇: 传统故事·大禹治水
B 篇：2025年12月16日，《全民阅读促进条例》正式公布，并将于2026年2月1日起施行。
语篇填空: A篇：《泰坦尼克号》“杰克”获《时代》2025年度艺人
B篇：利民政策有毒水银体温计淘汰
阅读还原：A篇：票房突破500亿！2025年国产片凭什么点燃观众热情？
B篇：2026年生娃住院费或全免！医保新政落地，生育家庭的减负红包请查收
阅读理解 A
Have you ever read a line from an ancient book come to life Recently, a natural wonder at the Yellow River Delta in Dongying, Shandong, made people think of a famous description from Zhuangzi, an ancient Chinese philosopher.
On the evening of December 7, 2025, something amazing happened. Over 240,000 Baikal teals (花脸鸭) gathered in the sky. They flew together in a huge, shape-shifting group — sometimes looking like a giant whale, and sometimes like an enormous bird with its wings spread. Against the sunset, the scene was so breathtaking that people called it a living picture of the "Kunpeng" from Zhuangzi’s tale. The topic "The giant fish in the northern sea is real" quickly became popular online.
This phenomenon, known as a "bird wave," is not magic but a survival skill of birds. Scientists explain that birds fly in such large groups mainly for two reasons: to save energy during long migrations and to protect themselves from predators. Flying together in a specific formation helps them use the air currents better.
The appearance of this "bird wave" is also a sign of successful ecological (生态的) protection. The Yellow River Delta Wetland was once poor land, but through years of hard work like supplying water and returning farmland to wetland, it has now become a key stop for millions of migratory birds every year. The number of bird species there has increased from 187 to 374 over the years. The healthy environment is the real reason behind this magical show.
Local tourism authorities have issued guidelines for bird-watching. Visitors are advised to keep a distance of at least 100 meters, not to use drones to get close, and never to feed the birds. We should enjoy this gift from nature while also protecting it.
This event beautifully connects the imagination of ancient literature, the wonder of the natural world, and the achievements of modern environmental protection.
1. Why do birds form "bird waves" according to scientists
A. To find more food and water.
B. To attract tourists and scientists.
C. To save energy and stay safe.
D. To practice flying for competitions.
2. The underlined word "predators" in Paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A. animals that hunt and eat other animals
B. people who take photos of birds
C. strong winds in the sky
D. other larger bird groups
3. What is the main reason for the return of so many birds to the Yellow River Delta
A. The weather there has become warmer.
B. The local people feed them regularly.
C. The environment has been greatly improved.
D. There are fewer tourists to disturb them now.
4. Which of the following is a correct way to watch the birds based on the text
A. Flying a drone close to take clear pictures.
B. Throwing food to attract them for a better view.
C. Keeping a safe distance of over 100 meters.
D. Trying to get as close as possible to the birds.
5. Which subject does this text connect an ancient Chinese ______ with a modern ecological phenomenon
Which subject does it involve
A. Physics B. History and Culture
C. Mathematics and Geography D. Literature and Art
答案解析
1. C：原文明确说明鸟类形成“鸟浪”的两大原因是save energy during long migrations（长途迁徙节省能量）和protect themselves from predators（躲避捕食者、保证安全），与选项C“节省能量并保证安全”完全对应。
2. A： predators 出现在“protect themselves from predators”语境中，结合常识，鸟类群体飞行是为了躲避“捕食其他动物的动物”（捕食者），而非拍照的人、强风或其他鸟群，故选A。
3. C：原文提到黄河三角洲湿地经生态保护后，鸟类种类从187种增至374种，且直接点明“The healthy environment is the real reason”，核心原因是环境大幅改善，对应选项C。
4. C：原文要求观鸟者“keep a distance of at least 100 meters”（保持至少100米距离），选项C“保持100米以上的安全距离”符合要求；A（近距离飞无人机）、B（投食吸引鸟类）、D（靠近鸟类）均为原文禁止的行为。
5. D：文章将庄子《北冥有鱼》的古代文学想象，与现代生态现象结合，同时涉及自然之美与环保成就的艺术层面，因此对应选项D“文学与艺术”。
阅读理解 B
On December 11th, the "Jiutian" unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), designed by the First Aircraft Institute of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), successfully completed its maiden flight in Pucheng, Shaanxi Province.
As a large general-purpose UAV platform independently developed by China, the "Jiutian" has a length of 16.35 meters and a wingspan of 25 meters. With a maximum takeoff weight of 16 tons and a payload capacity of up to 6 tons, it can operate for up to 12 hours and cover a ferry range of 7,000 kilometers. The UAV demonstrates advantages such as heavy payload capacity, high service ceiling, wide speed range, and short takeoff and landing capabilities, positioning its performance metrics among the top of similar products globally.
This successful maiden flight marks an important breakthrough in China's large UAV technology. It will provide strong support for fields such as emergency rescue, forest fire prevention, and resource exploration in the future. Experts believe that the "Jiutian" UAV will play a key role in promoting the development of China's aerospace industry and enhancing national technological strength.
1. Where did the "Jiutian" UAV complete its maiden flight
A. Beijing, China B. Pucheng, Shaanxi Province
C. Shanghai, China D. Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
2. What is the payload capacity of the "Jiutian" UAV
A. Up to 6 tons B. 16 tons
C. 25 tons D. 7,000 kilograms
3. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the "Jiutian" UAV
A. Heavy payload capacity B. Low service ceiling
C. Wide speed range D. Short takeoff and landing capabilities
4. What field will the "Jiutian" UAV NOT support according to the text
A. Emergency rescue B. Forest fire prevention
C. Resource exploration D. Space travel
5. What does the successful maiden flight of "Jiutian" mark
A. A breakthrough in small UAV technology
B. A breakthrough in China's large UAV technology
C. The end of China's aerospace industry development
D. The world's first UAV with a 7,000-kilometer range
答案及解析
1. B
解析：原文明确提到“successfully completed its maiden flight in Pucheng, Shaanxi Province”，因此选B。
2. A
解析：原文指出“a payload capacity of up to 6 tons”，即载荷能力可达6吨，选A；16吨是最大起飞重量，并非载荷重量。
3. B
解析：原文提到无人机优势包括“heavy payload capacity, high service ceiling, wide speed range, short takeoff and landing capabilities”，“Low service ceiling（低升限）”与原文“high service ceiling（高升限）”相反，故选B。
4. D
解析：原文说明无人机将为“emergency rescue, forest fire prevention, and resource exploration”提供支持，未提及“Space travel（太空旅行）”，故选D。
5. B
解析：原文提到“This successful maiden flight marks an important breakthrough in China's large UAV technology”，即标志着中国大型无人机技术的重要突破，选B。
完形填空 A
Around the 21st century BCE, a terrible flood hit ancient China. The Yellow River basin was 1. ______ by water—farmlands were destroyed, and people had to leave their homes.
Yao, the tribal leader, first asked Gun (Yu’s father) to control the flood. Gun tried to 2. ______ the water with walls. After 9 years, he 3. ______.
Later, Shun became the new leader and let Yu take over the task. Yu learned from his father’s mistake. He chose to 4. ______ rivers—he led people to open channels and guide the flood into the sea. He also built canals to 5. ______ farmlands, turning the disaster into a benefit.
During the 13 years of work, Yu lived a 6. ______ life. It’s said he passed his home three times. Once, he heard his wife’s cries when she gave birth, but he didn’t 7. ______—the task was too urgent. This is the story of “Three passes by the door without entering”.
Finally, the flood was under 8. ______. People returned home and farmed again. Yu won great respect, and Shun 9. ______ the leadership to him. Yu was later called “Yu the Great” and became a 10. ______ of dedication in Chinese culture.
1. A. cover B. covered C. covering D. covers
2. A. block B. dredge C. save D. waste
3. A. succeeded B. failed C. finished D. continued
4. A. block B. break C. dredge D. fill
5. A. water B. waste C. destroy D. pollute
6. A. comfortable B. hard C. easy D. happy
7. A. enter B. leave C. stop D. stay
8. A. control B. danger C. way D. help
9. A. gave B. takes C. give D. taking
10. A. symbol B. problem C. lesson D. story
答案及解析
1. B（covered）
解析：被动语态“be covered by”表示“被……覆盖”，符合“流域被水淹没”的语境。
2. A（block）
解析：根据后文“禹吸取父亲‘堵’的教训”，可知鲧的方法是“堵（block）”洪水。
3. B（failed）
解析：与后文“禹接替治水”对应，鲧耗时9年却治水失败。
4. C（dredge）
解析：禹的策略是“疏导（dredge）”河道，与父亲的“堵”相反。
5. A（water）
解析：修建沟渠的目的是“灌溉（water）”农田，将洪水变害为利。
6. B（hard）
解析：根据“风餐露宿”的描述，禹治水期间过着“艰苦的（hard）”生活。
7. A（enter）
解析：“三过家门而不入”即路过家门却没有“进入（enter）”。
8. A（control）
解析：固定搭配“be under control”表示“被控制”，对应“洪水终于被治理”的结果。
9. A（gave）
解析：全文为过去时，舜将首领之位“传给（gave）”禹，符合语境。
10. A（symbol）
解析：大禹成为中国文化中奉献精神的“象征（symbol）”，符合文意。
完形填空 B
On December 16, 2025, the Regulations on Promoting Nationwide Reading was officially announced. It will 1 on February 1, 2026, starting a new stage in the development of nationwide reading in our country. The main 2 of this regulation is to build a good system for promoting nationwide reading. It also encourages schools, companies and other groups to organize different kinds of reading promotion 3 for people of all ages.
The regulation pays attention to both hardware and software support to meet people’s reading needs. For hardware, it calls for building better public reading places 4 libraries, community book corners and campus bookstores. This makes it easier for people to read near their homes. For software, it asks for better services 5 reading guidance, book recommendation and themed reading activities. These useful measures will greatly strengthen the basic 6 for reading and bring more benefits to readers.
This regulation is very 7 for the whole society. It helps create a good social 8 where people love reading, read good books and read 9 in daily life. It can improve people’s moral and cultural qualities and enrich their spiritual world. What’s more, it plays an important role in 10 the construction of a cultural power and promoting our country’s cultural development.
1. A. carry out B. put out C. take out D. come out
2. A. result B. purpose C. reason D. problem
3. A. games B. classes C. activities D. meetings
4. A. such as B. instead of C. because of D. as for
5. A. during B. except C. without D. like
6. A. plan B. support C. change D. decision
7. A. valuable B. timely C. expensive D. limited
8. A. habit B. environment C. rule D. standard
9. A. quickly B. loudly C. wisely D. easily
10. A. pushing B. pulling C. stopping D. leaving
参考答案
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. A
语篇填空 A
Leonardo DiCaprio has been crowned TIME's 2025 Entertainer of the Year. The Oscar-winning actor, 1.______ is beloved in China for his role in "Titanic", is also famous for films like "Inception", "The Revenant", and "The Great Gatsby".
In a revealing cover interview 2.______ TIME, DiCaprio shared his key to a lasting career: strategic retreat from the spotlight. After the overwhelming fame from "Titanic", he 3.______ (deliberate) chose to "get out of people's face" to avoid audience fatigue and focus on 4.______ (meaning) roles. This intentional low profile, 5.______ he believes, is central to his enduring success in Hollywood.
DiCaprio's career has spanned over three decades, and he 6.______ (win) numerous awards for his outstanding performances. He is not only admired for his acting skills but also respected for his efforts in environmental protection. Over the years, he 7.______ (devote) a lot of time and energy to promoting environmental causes around the world.
When asked about his future plans, DiCaprio said he would continue to choose roles that tell powerful stories and inspire people. He also mentioned that he hoped more young people would pay attention to environmental issues and take action 8.______ (protect) the planet.
It is clear 9.______ DiCaprio's success is not just due to his talent, but also his wisdom in managing his career and his sense of social responsibility. He sets a good example for both aspiring actors and ordinary people 10.______ (pursue) their dreams while contributing to society.
参考答案及解析
1. who 解析：考查定语从句关系词。先行词为The Oscar-winning actor（指人），且在从句中作主语，故填who。
2. with 解析：考查介词。固定搭配interview with sb./sth.（对某人/某物的采访），此处指“《时代》杂志的封面专访”，故填with。
3. deliberately 解析：考查副词。此处修饰动词chose，需用副词形式，deliberate的副词为deliberately（故意地；刻意地），故填deliberately。
4. meaningful 解析：考查形容词。此处修饰名词roles，需用形容词形式，meaning的形容词为meaningful（有意义的），故填meaningful。
5. which 解析：考查定语从句关系词。先行词为This intentional low profile（指物），且在从句中作believe的宾语，故填which。
6. has won 解析：考查时态。根据时间状语“has spanned over three decades”（跨越三十多年）可知，此处用现在完成时，主语he为单数，故填has won。
7. has devoted 解析：考查时态。根据时间状语Over the years（这些年来）可知，此处用现在完成时，故填has devoted。
8. to protect 解析：考查非谓语动词。此处表示“采取行动保护地球”，用不定式作目的状语，故填to protect。
9. that 解析：考查固定句型。It is clear that...（很明显……），it为形式主语，that引导的从句为真正主语，故填that。
10. to pursue 解析：考查非谓语动词。此处用不定式作后置定语，修饰people，意为“追求梦想的人”，故填to pursue。
语篇填空 B
Do you have an old glass thermometer in your medicine box at home For over 100 years, families have used these to check if someone has a fever. They have been helpful friends to us when we are sick. But things are changing. Soon, you will not be able to buy them in shops anymore. There is a new rule coming. From January 1, 2026, companies in China will stop (1)______ (make) these glass thermometers. They will also stop making old machines for checking blood pressure.
You might ask, "Why do we need to stop using them " The reason is very simple. It is (2)______ of the silver liquid inside. This is called mercury. It helps us see the temperature, but it is also very toxic. It is (3)______ (danger) for people and for nature. Imagine you are sick and you feel weak. You might (4)______ (accident) drop the thermometer on the floor. Smash! The glass breaks and the mercury comes out.
This small accident is actually a big problem. The mercury can get into the air in your room quickly. If the room is small, the air becomes (5)______ (poison). This is very bad for everyone in the house, especially for (6)______ (child). Because of this danger, we must make a change. We need something safer for our homes.
Now, electronic thermometers are becoming the new heroes. You have probably seen them before. They are usually (7)______ (make) of plastic and have a digital screen. It is true that some people complain (8)______ them. They say, "The electronic ones are not accurate. The old ones were better." It is normal to feel this way when things change. But remember, the most important thing is safety. Electronic thermometers cannot poison you. They are safe to use, even (9)______ you drop them.
This change is good for our environment, too. The old "health guards" are retiring. In the future, we will have even (10)______ (good) tools. We might use smart watches or other cool gadgets to check our health. They will be smart, fast, and safe. So, let's get ready to say goodbye to the old glass tubes.
答案解析
1. making：固定搭配stop doing sth.（停止做某事），此处指停止生产水银体温计，故用 make 的动名词形式。
2. because：固定搭配because of（因为），用于解释停止使用水银体温计的原因。
3. dangerous：系动词 is 后接形容词作表语， danger 的形容词形式为 dangerous （危险的）。
4. accidentally：修饰动词 drop 需用副词， accident 的副词形式为 accidentally （意外地）。
5. poisonous：系动词 becomes 后接形容词作表语， poison 的形容词形式为 poisonous （有毒的）。
6. children： child 为可数名词，此处表泛指“孩子们”，需用复数形式 children 。
7. made：固定搭配be made of（由……制成），表示能看出原材料，为被动语态结构。
8. about：固定搭配complain about sth.（抱怨某事），指人们抱怨电子体温计不够准确。
9. if/when：引导状语从句， if （如果）表假设， when （当……时）表时间，此处两者均可，指即使掉落电子体温计也安全。
10. better：副词 even 后接形容词比较级， good 的比较级为 better ，指未来会有更好的健康检测工具。
阅读还原 A
As of the afternoon of December 13, the total box office of Chinese films in 2025 has reached over 50 billion yuan. It is 7.5 billion yuan more than that of 2024. 1
Many great domestic films have helped make this good result. They are popular and also make a lot of money. This year, the domestic film market is full of different kinds of good movies. 2 Sci-fi films use new technology and have great pictures, just like foreign edies are not boring anymore. They make people laugh and feel warm.
3 More cinemas are built in small cities and towns. Also, holidays make people love watching movies more. So going to the cinema becomes people's favorite way to relax. 4 Behind the big box office number, we can see that people like good movies.
Many new good films will come out in the New Year film season. 50 billion yuan is just a start. We can look forward to a better future for Chinese films.
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
A. Realistic films tell stories about common people's hard work. People can find their own stories in these films.
B. and it also shows that Chinese film industry is getting better and better
C. This great news makes people in the film industry very excited
D. Besides the good quality of the films
参考答案
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. B
阅读还原
The financial pressure of having a baby is about to be greatly reduced! On December 13, the National Healthcare Security Administration released great good news. 1
This means that in the future, basic medical expenses for expectant mothers during hospitalization for childbirth, such as surgery fees, anesthetic fees and general bed fees, will be fully covered by medical insurance, with no personal payment required. For many ordinary families, having a baby not only requires a lot of energy, 2 Previously, similar policies have been piloted in some regions. Some new parents calculated that after the pilot, the out-of-pocket cost for a natural childbirth dropped from several thousand yuan to zero, and for a cesarean section, only a small amount of money was needed for additional services.
The nationwide promotion of this policy is undoubtedly a tangible benefit for families planning to have children. 3 From parenting subsidies to free preschool education, and now to free childbirth expenses, a series of policies are removing obstacles for people of childbearing age.
4 We hope these warm people's livelihood policies will allow more families to welcome new lives more calmly.
Choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.
A. but also often forces them to carefully budget for hospitalization and examination fees
B. It clearly stated that it will strive to achieve "zero personal payment" for childbirth within the scope of the policy nationwide by 2026
C. This is another important measure following a series of childbirth-friendly policies
D. These favorable policies are bringing real warmth to families preparing for childbirth
参考答案
1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D

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