2025年时文阅读85 -2026届高三英语上学期一轮复习专项

2025年时文阅读85 Passage 1 Why do music stars often shine brighter than movie icons? 为什么歌手比电影明星更具影响力？ 词数 365  建议阅读时间 7分钟 Last December, US singer Taylor Swift finished her record-breaking Eras Tour, which brought together 10.1 million fans across 149 shows in 53 cities. At Swift’s concerts, fans made friends with other Swifties and made strong friendships with strangers. While people seem to love watching their favorite music stars on tour, there is no promise that a big movie star can bring them to the cinema, reported the BBC. This shows how audience habits are changing. Today’s fans want something real. They often find this in music stars who write their own songs, but not as much in actors who are always acting as someone else. “Music is extremely personal. The world’s most famous and glamorous (迷人的) people are pouring their hearts out, and for the length of the song, we feel as close to an artist as we would to our best friend,” Lily Ford, a journalist from The Hollywood Reporter, told BBC News. Even though there are still many good movies, their success depends more on the famous stories they are based on than on the actors. In 2024, superhero movies made an average of $453.1 million (about 3.28 billion yuan) around the world, according to Statista. US filmmaker Quentin Tarantino told Business Insider that people watch superhero movies because “Captain America is the star” or “Thor is the star”, not because of the actors. While many actors depend on famous stories, music stars like Swift and Adele have made themselves into brands. Poppie Platt, a journalist from The Telegraph, said that she felt a special connection with others at Swift’s concerts. “You’re at a show and you know everybody in the room loves the person as much as you do,” she told the BBC. However, she added that this feeling is less common in cinemas, where people do not always feel connected to other moviegoers. According to CNBC, most top movies last year were based on famous stories or characters. But for Ford, the next generation of movie stars, such as US actress Zendaya Coleman, are trying not to depend on these. “What connects them might be that they’re all doing many different types of movies and being careful about which projects they choose,” she told the BBC. 1. What makes music stars more relatable than actors, according to the text? A. They appear more often in the public eye. B. They show strong personalities on the stage. C. They express real emotions in their works. D. They spend more time interacting with fans. 2. Why are Captain America and Thor mentioned? A. To compare movies with musical content. B. To explain why fans admire superheroes. C. To show fans enjoy action more than acting. D. To prove that roles can outshine the performers. 3. What is the main reason Poppie Platt believes Taylor Swift’s concerts feel special to fans? A. They reflect the power of Taylor Swift’s brand. B. They bring together fans with shared love. C. They earn more than many popular movies. D. They make fans lose interest in going to the cinema. 4. What does Lily Ford imply about new movie stars like Zendaya? A. They focus on choosing unusual genres. B. They rarely act in popular franchises. C. They aim to carefully build their careers. D. They pursue guaranteed box office hits. Passage 2 Fridge magnet collection shows a rich timeline of Chinese culture 冰箱贴里的“华夏一万年” 词数 313 建议阅读时间 6分钟 Have you ever thought a display board of fridge magnets (冰箱贴) could hold 10,000 years of history? Mei Qian (not her real name), 29, became popular online after posting, “I finally collected all of the dynasties in the ‘10,000 Years of Huaxia’ fridge magnet series.” Her post got over 100,000 likes. Each magnet on her board shows a relic from the Stone Age to the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). “Initially, I bought magnets as souvenirs,” Mei explained. “After visiting a jade exhibition, I wondered: What if I collected magnets for every dynasty?” Mei organized the magnets in historical order and carefully labeled each one. Her attention to detail is impressive: she made sure the names and dates were correct and arranged the layout (布局) to be both educational and beautiful. “Each magnet became a tiny door into the past,” she said. Mei didn’t stop at collecting, however. She also started making her own. One of her favorite magnets that she made is a tiny version of a lacquer (漆) screen from the tomb of Sima Jinlong, a nobleman from the Northern Wei Dynasty (386–534).u The 9.8-centimeter-tall magnet looks like a piece of art. “I hand-painted it on wood,” Mei said. “I studied museum lighting and official photos to capture (捕捉) the right color.” She even asked for opinions online, saying, “Do you prefer the glossy (有光泽的) or matte (哑光的) finish?” Mei said, “It felt like receiving feedback as a real designer.” “Fridge magnets are small, fun and easy to understand. You can see a piece of history every time you grab a snack,” Mei joked. “You don’t need to read a long book just one image can make you curious.”  To high school readers, Mei shares her advice: “Start with what you love dragons, pottery (陶器), paintings. It might look random (随机的) at first, but your collection becomes a story piece by piece. Maybe you’ll be the next innovator (创新者).” imagining Chinese dragons Mei Qian had another creative idea when she saw that many of her magnets had dragons on them. As she put the magnets in order, she noticed something interesting: the dragons looked like they were “growing up”! One magnet showed a baby dragon from the Stone Age, shaped like a pig. Next was a crawling dragon from the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and a flying dragon from the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). “It looked like the dragons were learning to sit, crawl (爬), climb, fly and finally ride the clouds,” Mei joked. She shared it online and called it “A dragon’s life in 10 magnets”. 1. What inspired Mei to collect magnets for every Chinese dynasty? A. A post she saw online. B. A souvenir she bought. C. An exhibition she visited. D. A jade item she received. 2. What do we know about Mei’s magnet board? A. It lists dynasties in a fun timeline. B. It tells history in a creative format. C. It draws attention to its artistic value. D. It is filled with magnets she made herself. 3. What does Mei suggest young collectors do? A. Stick to one specific theme. B. Begin with personal interests. C. Aim to innovate from the start. D. Choose objects that are valuable. 4. Which of the following best describes Mei? A. Passionate and careful. B. Traditional and patient. C. Determined and generous. D. Humorous and open-minded. Passage 3 Scientists explain what causes food to boil over 把木勺放在锅上能够防止溢锅？ 词数 370  建议阅读时间    7分钟 If you have ever helped out in the kitchen, this may sound familiar: One moment, your noodles or dumplings are happily bubbling away in the pot. A minute later, after busying yourself with something else, you turn around to find a hot mess all over your stove. What causes the bubbles? Are there ways to prevent a pot from boiling over? Interestingly, rapidly boiling pure water will not rise up the sides of the pot. It is the ingredients that make the difference. For products like noodles and porridge, plant starches (植物淀粉) a type of carbohydrate (碳水化合物) are mainly responsible for rapid boiling and overflow. Plant starches are known as colloids (胶体). Some of their particles are so large that they can’t dissolve (溶解) into a water solution. When the heat rises and water bubbles form, these larger starch particles coat the bubbles. This leads to a sticky gel (粘性凝胶) with a temperature that sometimes can reach over 100 C, depending on the specific type of starch and other additives.v If you’re boiling anything with milk, a protein called casein (酪蛋白) can contribute to the bubbles, too. Have you ever noticed a film across the top of boiled milk? When heated, casein can become quite strong, like plastic, and coat each bubble. Milk bubbles are smaller and turn into foam, but they can still rise quickly. Placing a wooden spoon over a boiling pot can help reduce the surface temperature and provide a porous (多孔的) surface for the air in the bubbles to get out. This stops the bubbles from climbing over the edge of the pot.   However, the trick has a limited window of effectiveness. As the spoon is exposed to heat, moisture (湿气) and sticky starch or casein bubbles, it will soon have the same temperature as the liquid. Also, just as air cannot go through a wet sponge (海绵) as easily as a dry one, a wet spoon will no longer be porous enough to burst bubbles. Stirring the pot or using the wooden spoon as a fan would work just as well. Better yet, try not to get distracted (分心的) in the kitchen and select the correct kitchen tools for the job: use a bigger pot, and turn down the heat so it’s not at full blast. 1. Why doesn’t pure water boil over like noodles or porridge? A. It cools faster than other liquids. B. Its heat is easier to control. C. It lacks particles that coat bubbles. D. Its bubbles are smaller and weaker. 2. What can be inferred about the film on boiled milk? A. It allows foam to rise faster. B. It prevents air from escaping. C. It lowers milk’s boiling point. D. It speeds up bubble formation. 3. How does a wooden spoon help prevent boiling over at first? A. By increasing the surface area of the pot. B. By absorbing sticky starch and casein. C. By cooling the surface and releasing air. D. By pushing bubbles away from the pot’s edges. 4. What does the author think is the most effective method to prevent boil-overs? A. Stay focused and prepare properly. B. Stir the pot and leave it uncovered. C. Remove bubbles as they form. D. Use better-quality kitchen tools. Passage 4 Standing out 词数 324     建议阅读时间   6分钟 What does personal style mean to you? How do societal expectations and the views of others impact your personal style choices? My breakout fashion moment happened in the fourth grade. On this particular day, I was really feeling myself. I pulled on wildly colorful tights (紧身衣) and a black ruffled (有褶边的) skirt, followed by a light green T-shirt with dark purple dots. Then I added my final touch ... a pair of yellow rain boots. I climbed onto the school bus, smiling and feeling like a total star. But when I got off the bus, my friend John looked me up and down and said, “What are you wearing!?” Everyone turned and looked at me, and I was discouraged. To be fair, John wasn’t trying to be mean. He was just shocked. But while my ego (自尊) took a minute to recover, a rebellious voice in the back of my mind said, “No, I’m not showing up like everyone else.” Style has always lit me up and felt key to my life on this planet. And through all my years, that little voice has remained. “I’m not showing up like everyone else.” But the truth is, it isn’t about clothes. It’s about a powerful need to be embraced by the world as my true self. Personal style isn’t about being rebellious in order to draw attention. It is deeply rooted in a desire to be seen, not looked at, to be taken in as a whole and unique person by others. But somehow, society can fall short of honoring and understanding this. There is a saying that states, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you into something else is the greatest accomplishment (成就).” When it comes to style and clothes, this world very much has ideas on the “something else” we should be. Wear the clothes you love. Let others do the same and embrace the fact that in our short time here in this life together, it’s a beautiful privilege to be human kaleidoscopes (万花筒). 1. How did the author react upon hearing her friend’s comment on her outfit? A. She was angry.  B. She stayed calm. C. She felt down.  D. She was pleased. 2. What does personal style mean to the author? A. A means to show one’s true self.  B. A way to show one’s habits. C. A rebellious attitude toward life. D. A method to attract attention. 3. What does the second-to-last paragraph suggest? A. Fashion trends are constantly changing. B. Society doesn’t value personal uniqueness enough. C. One’s accomplishments are unrelated to one’s style. D. Those who obey the rules are more likely to succeed. 4. What does the author believe is a privilege in life? A. Following one’s dreams. B. Recognizing one’s own beauty. C. Showing care and kindness to others. D. Having the freedom to wear what one loves. Passage 5 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 On a hot summer day in 2010, Vivian Curren took her 3-year-old son, Benjamin, to a park near the beach. She rarely took him out because he often acted   1   in public, drawing stares that made her feel   2   as a bad parent. But that day, she decided to give it a try. At the park, she was   3   to find only a woman and a young girl playing in a sandbox. Vivian tried to   4   Benjamin to the swings, but he ran straight to the sandbox. Soon after, he   5   a pile of sand and threw it at the girl. Vivian was   6  . But instead of yelling, she calmly asked Benjamin questions to help him   7   what he had done wrong and how to make it   8  . “What do you do now?” she asked. “I help   9   her up,” he replied. With  10 , he wiped sand off the girl. Vivian continued, “Why don’t we   11   sand at people?” Benjamin said, “Because it could   12   if it got in their eyes and people don’t like it.” Then he turned to the girl and said, “I’m sorry. I won’t do it again.” Vivian   13   the stranger to judge her for poor parenting, as usual. But when she looked at the woman’s face, she saw   14   and respect. The woman said, “That was masterful.” Those words made Vivian feel like a good mom – something she deeply   15   that day. She never forgot them. 1. A. nervously      B. joyfully      C. unpredictably      D. angrily 2. A. helpless      B. tired    C. treated     D. judged 3. A. upset   B. glad  C. disappointed     D. annoyed 4. A. follow  B. guide   C. leave  D. transport 5. A. picked up   B. kicked over  C. dug into  D. built on  6. A. scared  B. shocked   C. amazed    D. confused 7. A. understand  B. repeat    C. wonder  D. remember 8. A. clear  B. safe  C. right  D. fit 9. A. lift   B. dress  C. cheer   D. clean 10. A. experience  B. permission   C. invitation  D. preparation 11. A. throw     B. blow     C. pile       D. bury 12. A. shift     B. fly       C. hurt       D. stick  13. A. allowed   B. welcomed   C. disliked    D. expected 14. A. regret     B. admiration  C. passion  D. gratitude 15. A. needed      B. learned    C. doubted       D. ignored 参考答案： Passage 1 1-4 CDBC Passage 2 1-4 CBBA Passage 3 1-4 CBCA Passage 4 1-4 CABD Passage 5 1-5 CDBBA  6-10 BACDB  11-15 ACDBA 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$