2026年全国硕士研究生招生考试英语（二）
Section I Use of English
Directions:
Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and markA, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points)
Most of us strive for self-respect — to see ourselves in a positive light, to be _1of who we are. Any comments or experiences that undermine those feelings ofself-worth can be uncomfortable and it's only -2 to want to avoid them. But thething is, _3_ your self-worth really is being undermined is, to a large degree, subjective. Most of it comes down to your _4_ of what someone said or did.
When you take things personally, you're interpreting these situations as sayingsomething significant and negative about you as a person. Say your boss picks holesin your sales report, and you come away feeling like this means she thinks you're a5member of staff. Or, two of your friends cancel your -_6_ get-together at the puband you interpret this as meaning they're bored of you. Psychologists have a _7_ forthis way of thinking: personalisation.
But the 8is that your boss might view you very highly. It's just you madesome __9_ in the report and she wanted to point these out so that you do better nexttime. _10_, in the case of your friends cancelling, perhaps they both felt unwell thatweckend or they just 11 their minds.
In both 12_— and others that we all expericnce—there is another 13_ atwork that psychologists call mind reading. This is when you assume to know whatother people are thinking about you, when you can’t really know without 14_ themdirectly.
One simple way to avoid _15_ personalization and mind reading is to challengeyour negative assumptions of what's _16. When you find yourself taking a situationpersonally, try to think of other interpretations that are less focused on you —especially in the sense of saying anything deep or _17_ about you. When you do this, it might help to try to put yourself in others’ shoes. The fact your boss took time togive you 18 at all means they care enough to want to help you 19. When itcomes to your friends—maybe it's because your friendship is so _20_ that they feltable to cancel at late notice.
Section II Reading Comprehension
Part A
Directions:
Read the following four texts. Answer the questions below each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on the ANSWER SHEET.(40 points)
Text 1
Ask people about public libraries and a certain image springs to mind: dusty, old-fashioned, the sort of place you enjoyed as a child but, rather like a British seasidetown, would you go there now? And anyway-aren't they all closing?
The reality is startlingly different, as I discovered when the culture departmentcommissioned me to conduct an independent review of English public libraries,.published yesterday. Over nine months, as I visited libraries up and down the country, I was surprised to learn there are more than twice the number of libraries(2, 892) asthere are branches of McDonald's.
Enter any one of them and you will find a hive of activity. While books are, andshould always be, at the heart of any Iibrary, a multitude of other scrvices are offered:employment advice, language classes or digital access and support.
There are libraries with business and intellectual property centres, which can helpbusiness owners and entrepreneurs. Many have nurses on site to carry out basic healthchecks, with a link to the GP's surgery. There are libraries where young people canborrow a Fifa-standard football free.
In return for all of this, you'll be asked for precisely nothing. There will be nocharge and you will never be asked to justify or explain yourself; you will simply bewelcomed in, offered help if you need it, and left alone if you do not. There is noother institution, public or private, that can say the same. Yet still our libraries areoften overlooked and underappreciated. There is an overall decline in visits and manyare struggling as local authoritics come under continued financial pressure.
The number of libraries that have closed since 2010 is disputed. An annual surveyby the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy puts it at nearly 800across the UK; official statistics held by the Arts Council record 230 in England. It is.of course, 230 libraries too many. So if we are to protect our libraries for futuregenerations, we must raise awareness of them and the work they do.
The review recommends a national branding campaign to give libraries a strongerphysical presence, the reintroduction of a scheme to enable members to use their cardin any library in the country, and automatic memberships for children. If we don't usethem, we will end up losing them. And for those who haven't been to a library forsome time, they may be surprised by what they find.
21.What was the author commissioned to do about English public libraries?
A] Document their valuable traditions.
[B] Make a plan for their expansions.
[C] Obtain reader opinions on them.
[D] Look into their current situation.
22. According to Para.3&4, the author finds that OP libraries ____________
[A] boast desirable book collections.
[B] keep detailed visitor records.
[C] preform diversified functions.
[D] attract mostly young readers.
23 It is implied in Para. 5 that libraries should _____________
AJbe given greater attention.
[B] impose stricter visit limits.
[C] work with private institutions.
[D]get their equipment upgraded.
24. The statistics mentioned in P6 show____________
[A] the crisis faced by libraries
[B] the advancement of libraries
[C] the contributions of libraries
[D] the flaws existing in libraries
25. Which of the following is suggested for libraries in the last paragraph?
[A] Inviting public feedback.
[B] Seeking adequate funding
[C] Improving user convenience.
[D] Offering lifetime memberships.
Text 2
According to our research, around one in five workers in the UK talk to AI like afriend, looking for guidance on personal and professional problems. Our data showsthat engaging with AI like this can leave us feeling heard and less isolated. But, withthis newfound connection, many of us share sensitive, somctimes highly confidentialinformational, even though over a third of people don't realise that AI platforms maynot be very good at keeping our secrets ... secrets.
For business, the implications are worrying. Consider Microsoft Copilot forexample. It gains Microsoft broad rights to the data inputted or outputted by anyuser_—rights to use this data in any way it sees fit; it can even share it with thirdpartics. This means that any sensitive business information could potentially beexposed to the world. Employers are taking note and taking action. According to ourresearch, 25% have decided to either outright ban AI or regulate its use within theirorganisations. But even with these policies in place, some employees choose to breakthe rules. They have their reasonsaround 63% of them report that using AIincreases their productivity, and some even feel AI offers more help than their humancolleagues.
The situation presents a delicate balance between leveraging AI for itsproductivity gains andrisking confidential data exposure. Employers need tomanage AI tools with the same level of care as any other form of data sharing orstorage. There's also a knowledge gap that needs to be addressed - 40% ofindividuals surveyed are unsure about who retains ownership over the contentproduced by AI. By instilling best practices in AI engagement and creating policiesthat evolve with the technology, business can positively shift the AI landscape.
With AI's potential to simplify our professional lives, do the admin andenhance the work experience, it's up to us to navigate its usage cautiously so itsupports us without compromising our privacy. There's no need to back away fromprogress as long as we're equipped with the knowledge and tools to make sure Alremains a friend. And this is where the challenge lies. There are so many products outthere, being promoted with huge advertising and marketing budgets, that it's easy tofall victim. But by building a culture of digital responsibility within our business, wecan create a future where AI can help us without spilling the beans.
26. According to Paragraph 1, workers’ engagement with AI can__________
[A] facilitate their career progress.
[B] give them emotional support.
[C] help maintain their motivation.
[D] improve workplace communication.
27. Microsoft Copilot is cited to show that the use of AI may___________
[A] pose a threat to businesses.
[B] generate unnecessary data.
[C] promote business coopcration.
[D] encourage information sharing.
28. Some employees choose to break the rules on AI due to__________
[A] easy access to AI products.
[B] the desire to stay well-informed.
[C] its significant role in their work.
[D] the need to compete with others.
29. To positively shift the AI landscape, businesses should___________
[A] increase the transparency of their data sources.
[B] prioritise the quality of AI-produced content.
[C] include employee perspectives in their rules.
[D] adjust their management to Al development.
30. According to the last paragraph, we may easily fall victim to AI as we___________
[A] have a limited understanding of it.
[B] underestimate its economic costs.
[C]tend to overemphasise its power.
[D] are excessively exposed to it.
Text 3
Since the 2008 launch of the high-speed rail network between Rome and Milan trains have become the preferred means of travel across Italy for locals and touristsalike. Fast trains can cover the 500km between the two cities in three hours. Thenetwork also connects Naples, Bologna, Florence and Turin. In many cases, it is thebest option—in terms of travel time and cost—for both leisure and business travellers.
This is why the recent severe delays caused by numerous maintenance workshave thrown the rail industry into chaos at a time when most people head on holiday, which matters for business in a country where tourism accounts for 10 percent ofGDP.
Disruptions have become increasingly frequent with train delays now a fixture inItalian media coverage. Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, the publicly controlled group
that owns train operator Trenitalia and the national train network RFI, said 23 percentof all high-speed trains it operated were late in 2023.
The huge improvements in Italy's obsolete infrastructure partly explained thedisruption, saidFerrovie. RFI, the network operator, is the single largest Europeanrecovery fund beneficiary withplanned investments of €24bn by 2026. Ferrovie willinvest a total of €124bn in infrastructure over the next 10 years.
But lack of capacity is another problem.Transport economist Andrea Giuricinsaid the plannedinvestments would bring improvements but disruptions in themeantime were inevitable. “We have a mixed system, there is no spare capacity andas soon as there’s a hiccup on the line, the situation becomes highly complex, ” he said.A mixed system means that high-speed trains must travel on the regular tracks oncertain routes or when passing through large citics. If there's congestion or, forexample, a local train breaks down, the entire high-speed network is affected.
One of the most important changes the upgrades will bring is the segregation ofthe high-speed line from the regular one in certain urban centres through theconstruction of underground rail links.
Improvements will also come from the high-density technology and satellitesignalling that RFI has been investing in for years, say experts. It will allow for areduction of the distance between high-speed trains travelling on the same line at anygiven time, which should mean a significant increase in capacity and traffic fluidity, according to Giuricin.
31. According to the first two paragraphs, the high-speed rail network in Italy__________
[A] is seen by tourists as outdated.
[B] is a popular option for travelling.
[C] is inadequately utilised by locals.
[D] is an example of good maintenance.
32. Ferrovie is quoted in Paragraph 3 to show__________
[A] the common occurrence of train delays.
[B] the value of the Italian train network.
[C] the wide media coverage of trains.
[D] the high efficiency of Trenitalia.
33. Which of the following is one cause of the disruptions in the network?
[A] Complex train schedules.
[B] Shortage of investments.
[C] Its limited capacity.
[D] Its massive scale.
34. It can be learned that the mixed system___________
[A] provides a wide choice of routes.
[B] requires extra operational spending.
[C] increases the level of travel comfort.
[D] puts the high-speed network in trouble.
35. Improvements to the Italian train network will include___________
[A] reconstructing the regular train lines.
[B| shortening high-speed train intervals.
[C] building more stations in urban centres.
[D] enhancing the safety of high-speed trains.
Text 4
In 2023, Chicago lost one of its most beloved street festivals. The Silver RoomBlock Party, staged by Hyde Park community leader Eric Williams, announced itwould not return in 2024. What began as a small neighborhood gathering blossomedinto a massive cultural event, welcoming tens of thousands of people each year overnearly two decades before abruptly shutting down.
Williams pointed to rising production costs and declining attendee donations asprimary reasons the Silver Room Block Party could not continue, highlighting areality that all street festival organizers face right now. The cost of producing a streetfestival in Chicago has skyrocketed. Security, entertainment, portable restrooms, insurance and even basics such as fencing and staffing have all become significantlymore expensive. At the same time, donations at festival gates have droppeddramatically.
Chicago's summer festivals are about more than just entertainment; they areeconomic engines that directly benefit the neighborhoods they're in and the city ofChicago as whole. Street festivals drive foot traffic to local businesses and foster thekind of cultural vibrancy that makes our city special.
We often hear people ask why we solicit donations at our entry points, especiallywhen the city's largest festivals like the Chicago Jazz Festival do not requestdonations. The fact is, unlike those large, city-produced music festivals, yourneighborhood street festivals receive no city funding and rely on a combination ofsponsorships, vendor fees and gate donations to cover their costs.
Wicker Park Fest has long been one of Chicago's most anticipated summerfestivals, drawing upward of 70, 000 attendees for a full weekend of live indie music, local art, small business vendors and, most importantly, community connection. In2024, Wicker Park Fest saw record-breaking attendance. Despite the turnout, gatedonations reached their lowest point in our history. This year, we've been forced toscale back the footprint of the fest. We are climinating a stage, booking fewerperformers and making additional cuts to reduce our costs, all while striving to keepthe festival as vibrant as ever, as supportive of local artists and businesses, and as trueto Wicker Park’s unique spirit and reputation as festgoers have come to expect.
This summer, as you enjoy your favorite neighborhood street festival, I hopeyou'll remember that they exist because of community support. A thriving summerfestival season doesn't happen by accident; it happens when we all chip in.
36. It can be learned from Paragraph 1 that the Silver Room Block Party__________
[A] has been replaced by other festivals.
[B] has gained great international fame.
[C] was held in various neighborhoods.
[D] was an appealing cultural gathering.
37. One reality street festival organizers face is that___________
[A] they are unable to use the donations wisely.
[B] they are unable to get sufficient facilities.
[C] they have to tackle financial difficulties.
[D] they have to step up security measures.
38. According to Paragraphs 3 and 4 Chicago’s street festivals___________
[A] relieve typical urban lifestyles.
[B] are funded by the government.
[C] contribute to the local economy.
D] are famous for their music shows.
39.It is implied that the organizers of Wicker Park Fest have to___________
[A] count on amateur artists’ participation.
[B] reduce the number of performances.
[C] give up its most prominent feature.
[D] collaborate with large businesses.
40.The author holds that the future of street festivals depends on___________
[A] the varicty of activities.
[B] the generosity of attendees.
[C] the reputation of neighborhoods.
[D] the management of expenditures.
Part B
Directions:
Read the following text and answer the questions by choosing the most suitablesubheading from the list A-Gfor each numberedparagraphs (41-45). There are twoextra subheadings which you do need to use. Mark your answers on the ANSWERSHEET.(10 points)
In an effort to support restoration programmes, specialists are developingsupplies of seeds andseedlings, maintaining gene banks and sequencing thegenomes of indigenous trees and other crops. Their work deals with one of theproblems that could block major restoration efforts in different parts of the world.
“Where's the planting material going to come from? That's one big bottleneck, "says genetic-resources specialist Rami Jamnadass.
Asia is arguably the region most neglected by global efforts to increase diversityin restoration and to study native species. Christopher Kettle, BioversityInternational’s director for forest genetic resources and restoration in Rome, says thatthe need for infrastructure — things such as mechanisms for collecting and storingseeds, and nurseries to raise seedlings — might be most desperate here because manytrees are ‘masting’ species, which don't produce seeds every year. People need to beready. “Otherwise, you miss the boat, you lose all the seed you’re got to wait anotherseven years, ”says Kettle. “This is a really, really critical issue for restoration inSoutheast Asia, because many of the most important timber species and tree species— the ones that will lock up the most carbon — they're all masting specics.”
Climate change is a driving factor in the push to restore forest, but it also raisesquestions, such as where trees can thrive in the future. Climate change is alsoexpected to alter relationships between trees, insects, dicases and other forest species.“Insects that today are a minor problem may become a major problem if they canproduce three or four gencrations in a year, ” says forest ecologist John Stantur. Thisremains a significant knowledge gap."We know enough to know that this is a concern, but we don't know enough about how to respond to it yet. That's a great arca to bedoing research.” So is soil, says Cindy Prescott, a forest ecologist at the University of
British Columbia in Vancouer. “If you don’t look at the soil at the start, you can spenda lot of money and time putting in species that aren't going to survive there.”
With so much reason left to do, leaders in the field have been doing somesoul-searching andacknowledge that restoration can be motivated by - anddesigned to meet — different needs. “When you talk about conservation or restoration, the first question has to be restoration by whom, for whom? says Dansel Sanzen, abiologist at the University of Pennsylvansa.
The question can have more than one answer. Much of the global funding forrestoration is dedicated to developing it as a tool to mitigate climate change, notesBranclion. “But if you ask a farmer in Brazil if he or she is concerned about climatechange, they would say, ‘No, I am concerned about water, '” he says. Their interests asstewards of the land need to be better integrated with those who have the money tosupport restoration.
That has been the strongest lesson of all for Chazdon. Restoration is about morethan what gets planted in the ground, she says. “Yes, it's about forests, but it's reallyabout people. They are the agents of restoration.”
[A] People must pay attention to the fact that some kinds of trees do not produceseeds annually.
[B] Soil is an important clement to be taken into account in forest restoration.
[C] The purpose of restoration efforts may be different from the real needs of thepeople involved.
[D] Human factors, as well as trees planted, should be emphasized in forestrestoration.
[E] The supply of seeds is a tough problem that has to be dealt with.
[F] When it comes to restoration, we have to stay with an awareness of whoseinterests to serve.
[G] Some creatures in the forest that multiply fear can become a great threat to forestrestoration.
Section III Translation (15 points)
46. Directions:
Translate the following text into Chinese, Write your translation on the ANSWERSHEET.
The influence of wearables on psychology refers to how the clothes we wearaffect on thoughts, feeling, and behaviors. Clothing is not just about covering ourbodies; it plays a significant role in shaping our self-perception and interactions withothers.
One aspect of this influence is self-expression. The clothes we choose can reflectour personality, mood, and identity. Whether we opt for bold, colorful outfits or prefermore understated styles, our dress choices convey messages about who we are andhow we want to be perceived.
Additionally, clothing can impact our confidence level. When we wear clothesthat make us feel comfortable and confident, it can positively affect our self-esteemand overall mood.
Moreover, cultural and social influences play a significant role in shaping ourdress choices, Different cultures have their norms and expectations regarding dresswhich can influence the types of clothing people wear and the meanings attributed tothem.
参考译文
衣着对心理的影响，指的是我们穿的衣物如何影响我们的思想、情感和行为。服装不仅仅是为了遮体，它更发挥着重要作用，塑造我们的自我认知以及与他人的互动。
这种影响的一个方面体现在自我表达上。我们所选择的衣物可以反映出我们的个性、情绪和身份认同。无论选择鲜艳靓丽的衣服。还是偏爱更为低调的风格，我们的穿衣选择都在传递关于我们是谁以及希望如何被看待的信息。
此外，着装也能够影响我们的自信心。穿着让自己感觉舒适与自信的衣服，可以对我们的自尊和整体情绪产生积极影响。
同时，文化和社会的影响也在塑造我们的穿衣选择方面起着重要作用。不同的文化对于着装有着各自的规范和期望, 这会影响人们穿着的服装类型及其被赋予的意义。
Section IVWriting
Part A
47.Directions:
Suppose your friend Jack has shared with you a video of his family's travel in China.
Write an email to tell him
(1) how you feel about the video, and
(2) your wish to learn more about their travel.
Write you answer in about 100 words on the ANSWER SHEET.
Do not use your own name in your email;Use “Li Ming” instead.(10 points)
参考范文：
Dear Jack,
Quite pleased to receive the video of your family's travel in China, and I amwriting for the purpose of sharing my feeling about it.
To begin with, it is this video that enables me to have opportunities to appreciatethe fascinating landscpaes of China with you together. In addition, there are variousfunny experiences in your video, which give me joy, inspire my passion for travelling, and help me know how foreign friends like China. Meanwhile, as your friend, I wantto know what your next destination is so that I can give some suggestions.
Wish you a happy trip and I am looking forward to your favorable reply at yourearliest convenience.
Yours sincerely,
Li Ming
亲爱的杰克：
很高兴收到你发来的你们全家在中国旅行的视频，我写这封信是想和你分享一下我的观后感。
首先，正是通过这个视频，我才得以和你一同领略中国迷人的自然风光。此外，视频中记录了许多有趣的经历，不仅让我感到开心，也激发了我对旅行的热情，还让我了解到外国朋友是如何喜爱中国的。同时，作为你的朋友，我很想知道你们下一站的目的地是什么，这样我可以提供一些建议。
祝你旅途愉快!期待你尽早回信。
Part B
48. Directions:
Write an essay based on the chart below. In your essay, you should
1) describe and interpret the chart, and
2) give your comments.
You answer in about 150 words on the ANSWER SHEET. (15 points)
某项关于儿童户外活动看法的调查
参考范文
Given is a column chart, clearly illustrating the striking contrasts in opinionsabout children's outdoor activities. To be specific, satisfying curiosity ranks first, accounting for 54.6%, followed by improving powers of observation, with 54.5%.Then, the next is body building, at 37.2% and finally comes enhancing parent-childinteractions, with 33.2%.
Such statistics, definitely, can be associated with the significance of outdooractivities for children in reality. For one thing, children's lives are characterized by thefact that they have tremendous curiosity to explore the unknown outside world. Then, it is outdoor activities that enable them to enhance the ability to observe by satisfyingcuriosity. For another, compared with the past years, children tend to deal with morelearning tasks and thus, they have less time for physical exercise and communicatingwith parents. Then, outdoor activities become an ideal way to meet these needs.
As a youngster, I deem that it is advisable for all primary and middle schools todo their utmost to design colorful outdoor activities for students. Meanwhile, parentsare supposed to encourage and accompany their kids to participate in outdooractivities after school for the purpose of enhancing their comprehensive quality.
图中所示为一张柱状图,清晰地展示了人们对儿童户外活动意义的不同看法之间的显著差异。具体而言，“满足好奇心”位居首位，占比达54.6%；紧随其后的是“提升观察能力”，占 54.5%；第三位是“强身健体”，占 37.2%；最后是“增进亲子互动”，占比为33.2%。
这些统计数据无疑反映了户外活动在现实中对儿童成长的重要意义。一方面，儿童天性充满对未知外部世界的好奇心，而户外活动正能满足这种好奇心，并在此过程中提升他们的观察能力。另一方面，与过去相比，如今的儿童面临更多的学习任务，用于体育锻炼和与父母交流的时间相应减少，因此户外活动便成为满足这些需求的理想途径。
作为一名年轻人，我认为中小学应尽最大努力为学生设计丰富多彩的户外活动。同时，家长也应鼓励并陪伴孩子在课后参与户外活动，以全面提升孩子的综合素质。
