2025年时文阅读86 专练-2026届高考英语一轮复习专项

2025年时文阅读86 Passage 1 The World Expo acts as a beacon, inspiring countries to innovate 当奥运“遇冷”时，为何世博会还能持续“升温”？ 词数 320   建议阅读时间   6分钟 In recent years, many countries seem to have lost interest in hosting global events like the Olympics. While a record number of 11 cities entered bids (竞标) to host the 2004 Olympics, that number dropped to just two for the 2024 Games, reported The Independent. The World Expo, however, doesn’t seem to be losing popularity. The 2025 World Expo, which opened in Osaka, Japan, on April 13, has attracted four competing bids and more than 1 million visitors, according to Japan Today. Why is there a difference? One reason might be the high cost of hosting the Olympics. Host cities often spend more than expected, needing to build special sports venues (场馆) and provide accommodation for many athletes and tourists. For example, the delayed Tokyo Games in 2021 cost an estimated (估计) $15.4 billion (about 111 billion yuan), according to AP News. Hosting a World Expo seems to be more cost-effective. The news website Stuff reported that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government spent over $7 billion on the 2020 Dubai World Expo much less than the Tokyo Olympics. Yet, the event played an important role in helping the UAE’s economy recover from the COVID-19 crisis. One major result, Expo City Dubai, is a green mini-city that reused 80 percent of its original buildings. Besides economic benefits, hosting a World Expo can also help develop an entire industry. Before the 1992 World Expo, Spain built its first high-speed rail line for the host city, Seville. This changed the way many Spanish people travel. In the past, many were unwilling to leave their hometowns. But now, more and more people travel between cities by high-speed rail. According to CNN, Spain now has the second-longest high-speed rail network in the world. In today’s world, where many countries face serious challenges, the World Expo serves as a reminder that technology and innovation can help build a better future.u It encourages each country to look beyond today’s problems and search for tomorrow’s solutions, noted International Exhibitions Bureau. Legacies of World Expos Since the first World Expo was held in London in 1851, the global event has provided a platform to show the world’s greatest inventions and ideas. It has also left behind many famous buildings. Let’s look at three of them. The Eiffel Tower Standing 330 meters tall, the Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 Paris World Expo. At the time, it was the tallest tower in the world. Today, it is one of the most famous buildings in the world and a well-known symbol of Paris. The Atomium The Atomium, which is 103 meters high, was the main attraction at the 1958 Brussels World Expo. It is a large model of an iron crystal, 165 billion times bigger than the real one. It is now the most visited site in Brussels. The Space Needle The 184-meter-high Space Needle was the highlight (亮点) of the 1962 Seattle World Expo. The Expo’s theme was “The Age of Space”. The tower looks like an hourglass (沙漏) with a UFO-shaped disc on top. In 2018, US architects added the world’s first and only rotating (旋转的) glass floor to the structure. 1. What is the main reason why fewer cities have bid to host the Olympics in recent years? A. Hosting costs are too high. B. It’s hard to meet all parties’ needs. C. The bidding process is too complex. D. The event is less popular now than before.  2. How did the 2020 Dubai World Expo benefit the UAE? A. It improved the local environment. B. It supported economic development. C. It raised the UAE’s international status. D. It helped preserve the original buildings. 3. What major impact did the 1992 World Expo have on Spain? A. Tourism became the country’s top industry. B. More people moved to the host city for work. C. Spanish people became more open-minded. D. The high-speed rail industry saw major growth. 4. What does the passage suggest about World Expos in the modern era? A. They bring more benefits than the Olympics. B. They help solve current difficulties and challenges. C. They attract more tourist attention than the Olympics. D. They serve as a bridge connecting the world. Passage 2 Future houses made of fungi? 真菌材料替代混凝土，助力绿色建筑  词数350  建议阅读时间 7分钟 Living in a house made of fungi may sound like something from a sci-fi movie. But a new study in Cell Reports Physical Science shows that we’re getting closer to making it a reality. Normally, people use cement (水泥) to build houses. However, it can harm the environment. Chatham House, a think tank, reported that more than 4.4 billion tons of cement produced every year are responsible for about 8 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The research team added special bacteria (细菌) to fungal mycelium (菌丝体), which connects fungal networks underground like roots. The bacteria create calcium carbonate (碳酸钙), the substance in eggshells, making the soft mycelium hard and strong. This process, called biomineralization (生物矿化), uses tiny, living things to grow building materials. While other biomineralized building materials typically last only a few days or weeks, this new material stays strong for at least a month. This might be because, while the bacteria made the mycelium hard, the structure (结构) it forms also makes the bacteria stronger. When bacteria live within a material for longer, they can do cool things like fix themselves when damaged and clean up pollution, said the UK Institution of Mechanical Engineers. However, before using the new materials for homes or other buildings, more testing is needed, Avinash Manjula-Basavanna from Northeastern University in the US told CNN. He mentioned that small experiments don’t reflect the real strength of the material. “I think in the future, they could be useful for single-story buildings, these smaller structures it’s very much feasible (可行的),” he said. Another study shows that biomineralization has already been widely applied in many fields, including repairing ancient buildings and making solid stable (稳定的).  While looking promising in labs, it faces significant challenges in real-world applications. Releasing these microbes into the environment could harm nature or people, as there are toxic byproducts (有毒的副产品) that need careful management.  Different places have their own rules, making it tough to use these technologies everywhere. Moreover, construction biotechnology needs experts from diverse fields, such as biology, engineering and materials science, to work together but they often operate independently. 1. What makes the soft mycelium hard and strong during the biomineralization process? A. Special roots. B. Fungal networks. C. Calcium carbonate. D. Mycelium structure. 2. Why might fungal-based materials last longer than other biomineralized materials? A. They contain many different microbes. B. They can clean up pollution within the material. C. They are strengthened by a substance found in eggshells. D. The fungi and bacteria make each other stronger. 3. What is Avinash Manjula-Basavanna’s attitude toward the real-world application of the new materials? A. Not certain. B. Very doubtful.   C. Cautiously optimistic.      D. Strongly opposed. 4. What do the last two paragraphs mainly talk about? A. The future of biomineralized materials. B. The wide application of biomineralization. C. The harmful effects of construction biotechnology. D. The challenges of using biomineralized materials. Passage 3 Women should demand real equality beyond ‘pink gyms’ “女性专属”让我们离平等更近了吗？ 词数 310  建议阅读时间   6分钟 Feeling the burn in my muscles and sweat dripping down my face, I was fully focused on my daily workout. But suddenly, I noticed a man across the gym looking in my direction. His eyes stayed on me, and I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable and annoyed. It wasn’t the first time I’d experienced something like this. So I decided to try another gym, and that’s when I discovered a special kind of gym that is only open to women. Doing a workout in a women-only gym feels like escaping to a safer place. I don’t have to worry about my outfit, and the female coaches I met are always friendly and supportive. They not only give me instructions during exercise but also pay attention to other details. For example, they prepare a glass of water before I arrive, and they adjust (调整) the training program during my period. However, there are still some problems. One of them is the “pink tax”, which refers to the tendency for products or services marketed to women to cost more than those marketed to men. The women-only gym I joined charged a higher price, mostly because of some unnecessary pink fitness equipment. Other women-only spaces, like bookstores and clubs, also tend to set higher prices. Besides, I don’t think these exclusive spaces are a real solution to gender bias (性别偏见) or safety issues. Instead, it feels more like giving in and ignoring the root causes (根源) of such problems, like outdated stereotypes and unfair power structures that exist in our society. While it’s true that women-only spaces can be a valuable resource that helps women feel safe, supported and empowered, we still need to keep fighting for real gender equality and push for changes that ensure equal rights and opportunities for everyone. 1. Why did the author decide to try a women-only gym? A. The equipment was better. B. It was cheaper than a regular gym. C. She wanted to avoid unwanted attention. D. The coaches were friendly and supportive. 2. What do paragraphs 2-3 mainly talk about? A. The pros and cons of women-only gyms. B. Different views on women-only gyms. C. The author’s experience in different gyms. D. The “pink tax” and its impact on women’s fitness. 3. What does the underlined word “exclusive” in paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Expensive but popular. B. Comfortable and relaxing.   C. Open to the public. D. Limited to a specific group. 4. What does the author believe we should do about gender equality? A. Make rules for women’s safety concerns. B. Keep working to create fair treatment for all. C. Lower prices at women-only spaces. D. Provide more opportunities for women. Passage 4 词数 333   建议阅读时间   6分钟 How do you usually watch movies or TV shows? On the TV, your phone or in cinemas? Do you think it’s important to have physical media, like DVDs, or is it better to have everything digital? Why?  Since quitting streaming, I’ve been watching DVDs. “DVDs?” people say. “Aren’t those relics (遗物) of the past?” Well, if they are, there sure are a lot of them. The Toronto Public Library lists more than 21,000 movies alone. TV shows and documentaries make the total jump to around 55,000. Aside from the big library and the nostalgia (怀旧), I like the waiting. Streaming has taught me that waiting is an annoying result of a poor internet connection. DVDs teach patience and purpose.  First, I get a DVD from my library and walk home to set it up. I clean the fingerprints off the disc and place it in the noisy player. Then I watch the trailers (预告片): historical artifacts that offer insights into the interests of the time. Maybe trailers are the closest a DVD can get to a streaming service’s algorithm (算法) of learned “suggestions”. But the simple click of a button won’t bring up this new interest. I must instead remember the title, return to the library and repeat the waiting process. Once the movie starts, it might not finish; scratches (划痕) can stop the experience. Months later, I still don’t know how Moulin Rouge ends. Handling DVDs connects me to others, revealing the shared experience of previous watchers through marks and scratches. This tangible (有形的) interaction contrasts with the intangible nature of digital media, making me handle DVDs with care. Rejecting streaming has made me more aware of others, as I engage with the community through shared recommendations. Friends and strangers suggest films, revealing their pasts and preferences. The delay in borrowing encourages deeper connections, as people recall older movies. Is it a coincidence (巧合) the DVD keeps the fingerprint – how we identify a person? Or that the underside of the disc is a mirror? In its very properties (特性), the DVD disc asks the same question that movies do: Who are we? I’ll answer the question, if ever, by watching more movies of the kind that have weight – the same kind, of course, for which I’ll wait. 1. What is the author’s main argument about DVDs compared to streaming? A. DVDs teach patience and purpose. B. DVDs are more available at the library. C. DVDs offer a better viewing experience. D. DVDs reduce dependency on technology. 2. What does the author say about the trailers on DVDs? A. They are shorter than streaming previews. B. They reveal trends in past interests. C. They help avoid boring parts of the movie. D. They are chosen by a complex algorithm. 3. What do paragraphs 7-8 mainly talk about? A. The nature of DVDs and streaming. B. The benefits of delayed borrowing. C. How to deal with scratched DVDs. D. How DVDs help create human bonds. 4. What does the author imply by saying “the underside of the disc is a mirror”? A. DVDs can reflect light like a mirror. B. DVDs are fragile and easily damaged. C. DVDs make us reflect on our identities. D. DVDs remind us to focus on reality. Passage 5 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Why multitasking is bad for your brain Do you find it hard to do several things at the same time? First, the good news is you’re not alone – most people are not good at changing between tasks. Secondly, psychologists (心理学家) have been studying this for many years to understand why. In a perfect world, we would focus on one thing at a time, finish it and only then move on to something else.        1      . It is all too common to make great progress on one thing when … BAM! You suddenly have to deal with something else. If you work from home, there may be even more tasks to change between, like signing for packages or emptying the dishwasher. When you do finally go back to the first task, it often takes some time to get back into your normal rhythm (节奏) again.        2      . In the lab, researchers have found that people work more slowly and make more mistakes when they keep changing between two tasks, compared to when they just focus on one.       3      , showing that part of the problem is that your brain needs time to shift between tasks. But this is not enough, as some leftover thoughts from the first task are still influencing your mind when you start the second one. Psychologists call this “attentional residue (残留): this means that when you switch tasks, your mind has trouble fully letting go of the first one before moving on to the next.        4       . After changing tasks, you need to remember what you were doing before and where you left off. Finally, there’s also an emotional element, especially when the task change is forced on you by someone or something.        5      . A. Another problem is memory B. But in real life, things are not that simple C. At the start, you may not do as well as before D. Taking a short break between the two tasks can help a little E. So you should minimize “bad  multitasking” to limit the risks to your mood F. This can make you feel stressed or angry, which can also make your work worse G. Too much multitasking can mess up both working memory and long-term memory 参考答案 Passage 1 1-4 ABDB  Passage 2 1-4 CDCD Passage 3 1-4 CADB  Passage 4 1-4 ABDC Passage 5 1-5 BCDAF 答案详解 Passage 1 1. 答案：A 解析：根据文章第二段，“One reason might be the high cost of hosting the Olympics. Host cities often spend more than expected...” 明确指出奥运会申办城市减少的主要原因是举办成本过高。其他选项（B. 难以满足各方需求；C. 竞标流程复杂；D. 赛事受欢迎度下降）在文中均未提及，因此 A 正确。 1. 答案：B 解析：第三段提到 2020 年迪拜世博会 “played an important role in helping the UAE’s economy recover from the COVID-19 crisis”，说明其对阿联酋的经济发展有支持作用。A（改善环境）、C（提升国际地位）并非核心影响；D（保护原有建筑）与文中 “reused 80 percent of its original buildings” 不符，因此 B 正确。 1. 答案：D 解析：第四段指出 1992 年世博会前西班牙为塞维利亚修建了第一条高铁，“Spain now has the second-longest high-speed rail network in the world”，说明高铁行业获得重大发展。A（旅游业成支柱）、B（更多人移居主办城市）、C（西班牙人更开放）均未提及，因此 D 正确。 1. 答案：B 解析：文章最后一段提到世博会 “encourages each country to look beyond today’s problems and search for tomorrow’s solutions”，且作为展示创新的平台，有助于应对当前挑战。A（比奥运会益处多）、C（吸引更多游客）未提及；D（连接世界的桥梁）虽有隐含，但核心是助力解决问题，因此 B 正确。 Passage 2 1. 答案：C 解析：第三段明确说明 “The bacteria create calcium carbonate... making the soft mycelium hard and strong”，即碳酸钙（calcium carbonate）是菌丝体变硬的关键。A（特殊根）、B（真菌网络）、D（菌丝体结构）均不符合原文，因此 C 正确。 1. 答案：D 解析：第四段提到这种新材料耐用的原因是 “the bacteria made the mycelium hard, the structure it forms also makes the bacteria stronger”，即真菌和细菌相互强化。A（含多种微生物）、B（清理污染）、C（蛋壳物质）均非核心原因，因此 D 正确。 1. 答案：C 解析：第五段中 Avinash 提到 “more testing is needed”，但同时认为 “in the future, they could be useful for single-story buildings... it’s very much feasible”，体现出谨慎乐观的态度。A（不确定）、B（怀疑）、D（反对）均不符合，因此 C 正确。 1. 答案：D 解析：最后两段分别讨论了 “toxic byproducts”“different rules in different places”“need experts from diverse fields” 等，均为生物矿化材料在实际应用中的挑战。A（未来）、B（广泛应用）、C（有害影响）均不全面，因此 D 正确。 Passage 3 1. 答案：C 解析：第一段提到作者因被男性持续注视感到不适，“decided to try another gym... women-only gym”，可见其目的是避免不必要的关注。A（设备更好）、B（更便宜，文中实际提到更贵）、D（教练友好是后续发现，非原因）均不符合，因此 C 正确。 1. 答案：A 解析：第二段描述女性健身房的优势（安全、教练贴心），第三段指出其问题（粉色税、价格更高），整体为优缺点分析。B（不同观点）、C（不同健身房经历）、D（粉色税影响）均不全面，因此 A 正确。 1. 答案：D 解析：“exclusive spaces” 指代女性专属健身房，结合上下文可知其意为 “仅限特定群体（女性）使用”。A（贵但流行）、B（舒适放松）、C（对公众开放）均不符合，因此 D 正确。 1. 答案：B 解析：最后一段明确提到 “we still need to keep fighting for real gender equality and push for changes that ensure equal rights and opportunities for everyone”，即应致力于为所有人创造公平对待。A（制定安全规则）、C（降价）、D（更多女性机会）均不全面，因此 B 正确。 Passage 4 1. 答案：A 解析：第三段直接指出 “DVDs teach patience and purpose”，这是作者对 DVD 与流媒体对比的核心观点。B（图书馆更易获取）、C（更好观看体验，文中提到划痕可能中断观看）、D（减少技术依赖）均非核心论点，因此 A 正确。 1. 答案：B 解析：第四段提到 DVD 预告片是 “historical artifacts that offer insights into the interests of the time”，即能揭示过去的兴趣趋势。A（更短）、C（避免无聊部分）、D（复杂算法选择，流媒体才用算法）均不符合，因此 B 正确。 1. 答案：D 解析：第七段提到 DVD 的划痕体现 “shared experience of previous watchers”，第八段指出 “deeper connections”，均强调 DVD 帮助建立人际联系。A（性质对比）、B（延迟借阅好处）、C（处理划痕）均不全面，因此 D 正确。 1. 答案：C 解析：最后一段提到 DVD 的特性引发 “Who are we?” 的思考，“underside is a mirror” 暗示其促使人们反思自身身份。A（反光，字面意思）、B（易碎）、D（关注现实）均不符合，因此 C 正确。 Passage 5 1. 答案：B 解析：前文讲 “理想中一次做一件事”，后文转折说 “现实中突然需要处理其他事”，B “但现实中并非如此简单” 承接合理。 1. 答案：C 解析：前文提到 “回到首个任务需要时间恢复节奏”，C “一开始可能不如之前做得好” 进一步说明恢复过程中的状态，衔接自然。 1. 答案：D 解析：后文讲 “大脑切换任务需要时间”，D “两者间短暂休息有一定帮助” 符合逻辑，解释了应对切换困难的方法。 1. 答案：A 解析：后文提到 “换任务后需记住之前的进度”，A “另一个问题是记忆” 概括了该内容。 1. 答案：F 解析：前文讲 “被迫换任务的情绪因素”，F“这会让人压力大或生气，进而影响工作” 具体说明情绪影响，衔接紧密。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$