《2026年水木金卷高考模拟试卷精编英语》

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Do flying cars only exist in dreams of a far-off future? Well, the future may be closer than you think. Let’s take a look at some modes of transport that we could be using in the future.
Flying taxi
Slovakian engineering company AeroMobil has designed the world’s first 4-seater flying taxi. AeroMobil’s AM NEXT is a hybrid—half supercar, half lightweight aircraft. It’s able to transform between the two modes of transport in less than 3 minutes as its wings move into the appropriate positions. It is expected to be released in 2027 and will be able to fly a distance of up to 500 miles (about 800 kilometers) between major cities.
Gyroscopic transport
Gyroscopic(陀螺) transport is a revolutionary new mode of transport that is being planned. It is the use of large pods supported by flexible legs that transport passengers over existing roads. These legs can adjust their length according to traffic demands and to allow passengers to board. The whole structure is balanced on gyroscopes, which allows the main pod to maintain its orientation while moving.
One of the best elements of this mode of transport is that it can operate over existing infrastructure. Dahir Insaat, a company looking to find the future of transportation, has already built a model system that could one day be used in cities, according to The Times of India.
Hyperloop
Hyperloop(超级高铁)has created a lot of excitement recently and received backing from many influential people in the tech world. A leader of Space X is one of the main proponents(支持者) of the hyperloop. He has suggested it could ease traffic in Los Angeles, the US.
The hyperloop is an ultra-high-speed public transportation system in which passengers travel in autonomous electric pods at about 965 kilometers per hour. Using pressurized(密封)underground tunnels, people, goods and even vehicles can travel quickly. “You just drive on, and the pod departs,” he told Bloomberg Businessweek.
Virgin Hyperloop, a US transport technology company, conducted its first human trials of a hyperloop system in November 2020. The hyperloop system managed to reach speeds of up to 172 km/h, according to The Guardian. The hyperloop is set to be introduced in various cities all across the world in the near future.
36. What do we know about AeroMobil’s AM NEXT?
A. It will be the world’s first flying car.
B. It could be in use in just 2 years’ time.
C. It can fly a maximum of 800 miles each trip.
D. It can switch between modes within 3 minutes.
37. What is an advantage of gyroscopic transport?
A. It can travel either above or below ground.
B. It can travel independent of traffic flow on the roads.
C. It’s quicker and cheaper to build than other vehicles.
D. It can hold more passengers than other forms of transport.
38. What is the attitude of the leader of Space X toward the hyperloop?
A. Doubtful.
B. Worried.
C. Critical.
D. Positive.
39. According to the passage, which company has conducted the first human trials of a hyperloop system?
A. AeroMobil.
B. Virgin Hyperloop.
C. Space X.
D. Dahir Insaat.
40. What potential advantage of the hyperloop compared to traditional modes of transportation can be inferred from the passage?
A. Faster travel speeds.
B. Longer travel distances.
C. Reduced energy consumption.
D. Lower operational costs.

答案： 36.D 细节理解题。题干意为:关于 AeroMobil 的 AM NEXT，我们知道什么? 根据 Flying taxi 部分中“It’s able to transform between the two modes of transport in less than 3 minutes”可知，AM NEXT 能够在不到三分钟的时间内进行两种交通方式之间的转换。故选D。
37.B 细节理解题。题干意为:陀螺运输车的一个优势是什么? 根据 Gyroscopic transport 部分第二段中“One of the best elements of this mode of transport is that it can operate over existing infrastructure.”可知，该交通工具可以独立于道路上的交通流量行驶。故选B。
38.D 细节理解题。题干意为:Space X 领导者对超级高铁的态度是什么? 根据 Hyperloop 部分第一段中“A leader of Space X is one of the main proponents(支持者) of the hyperloop.”可知，Space X 领导者是超级高铁的支持者。由此可知，Space X 领导者对超级高铁持积极态度。故选D。
39.B 细节理解题。题干意为:根据这篇文章，哪家公司已经进行了超级高铁系统的首次载人试验? 根据 Hyperloop 部分最后一段中“Virgin Hyperloop，a US transport technology company，conducted its first human trials of a hyperloop system in November 2020.”可知，美国运输技术公司 Virgin Hyperloop 于2020年11月进行了超级高铁系统的首次载人试验。故选B。
40.A 推理判断题。题干意为:与传统交通方式相比，从文章中可以推断出超级高铁的潜在优势是什么? 根据 Hyperloop 部分第二段中“The hyperloop is an ultra-high-speed public transportation system in which passengers travel in autonomous electric pods at about 965 kilometers per hour.”可知，超级高铁是一种超高速公共交通系统，乘客可以在自动驾驶电动舱中以每小时约965公里的速度行驶。由此可推知，相比于传统交通方式，超级高铁具有更快的行驶速度。故选A。