2026年高考英语专项训练：任务型阅读（含答案）

中小学教育资源及组卷应用平台 2026年高考英语专项训练：任务型阅读 阅读七选五： 　1． 　There is a hidden secret in the front wheel design of supermarket shopping carts—two of the four wheels are slightly tilted. This "caster" design prevents sudden turns during straight-line rolling but requires the user to continuously apply lateral pressure. Engineers have found that when the shopping cart is loaded with more than 23kg, this design can reduce side-flipping accidents by 37%. You might not know that 　2． 　. Inverting fresh strawberries in a breathable cardboard box can extend their shelf life by three days. Experiments have shown that the mold growth rate on the strawberry surface in contact with the container is 2.4 times faster than that on the suspended surface, which is related to the difference in the density distribution of the fruit's epidermal wax layer. 　3． 　. The most durable key on a standard keyboard is actually the number "5," which can withstand an average of 15 million presses, while the space bar has a lifespan of only 3 million presses. This is because frequent use has prompted manufacturers to install titanium alloy supports inside the "5" key, a design that originated from a 1987 typewriter anti-jamming patent. When heating food in a microwave, 　4． 　. Placing a cup of water in the center can increase the uniformity of heating by 62%. This trick is based on the principle of microwave standing waves—the dielectric constant of water can effectively balance the distribution of the electromagnetic field, avoiding cold and hot spots. 　5． 　. In fact, turning off the Wi-Fi router at night is more power-consuming. The instantaneous power during the reboot process is 18 times that of the standby state. The annual power consumption of continuous standby is equivalent to only five hours of reboot power consumption. This counterintuitive phenomenon is related to the charging and discharging characteristics of the power module's capacitors. A. The green indicator light of the router in standby mode consumes about 1.2 kWh per year. B. Banana peels can effectively delay the ripening of other fruits. C. The numeric keypad applied backlight technology earlier than the main keyboard area. D. Inverting the storage of berries can reduce mold growth. E. Placing metal utensils in the corner can speed up the heating process. F. Pushing the shopping cart diagonally is more ergonomic. G. Placing a cup of water in the center can optimize microwave heating. Coffee and tea are two of the most popular drinks in the world.　6． 　. Here are reasons why you should think about switching from coffee to tea. Lower caffeine, fewer side effects Tea has less caffeine than coffee.　7． 　. A cup of tea usually has 20 to 60 milligrams of caffeine, while coffee has 80 to 100 milligrams. If you're sensitive to caffeine, tea is a better choice. Plus, herbal teas like chamomile have no caffeine and can help you relax. A powerhouse of antioxidants(抗氧化剂) Tea ... ...