阅读力测评(五) -2025-2026学年高中英语译林版选修第一册

阅读力测评(五) 一、 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) A(2025·长郡中学月考) There are competitions held all over the world that attract millions of viewers every year. Here are four of the craziest competitions in the world. The World Worm Charming Championship This competition involves contestants using a small area of grass and a number of different methods to try and attract as many worms as possible from the ground in a set amount of time. Participants use everything to make noise in the ground to try and drive the worms out. The current world record was set in 2009 by 10-year-old Sophie Smith from England, who collected 567 worms in 30 minutes. The World Toe Wrestling Competition The wonderful sport of toe wrestling was first thought up in a pub in Wetton, England, in 1974. Four friends were angry at the fact that the UK never produced any world champions and so created a sport that they could succeed in. The competition has gained in popularity and there is a regular world championship held in Ashbourne, England, every year. It’s very similar to arm wrestling and sees competitors lock toes and wrestle until one of them “pins” the other’s foot for 3 seconds. The World Beard and Moustache Championship The competition has been running since 1990. Competitors come from all over the world to see who can grow and style the best beard and moustache. The competition actually has 17 different categories, including Best Freestyle Moustache, Best Natural Goatee and the all-time classic: Best Natural Full Beard and Styled Moustache. The World Sauna(桑拿浴) Championship The competition was held in Heinola, Finland and ran from 1999 to 2010. The crazy competition saw contestants sit in a sauna for as long as possible, with the winner being the last person to stand (or rather to sit and sweat). The starting temperature was 110 degrees and water would be poured onto the stove every 30 seconds. The competition came to an end in 2010, though, when tragedy struck and one of the contestants died during the event and another was severely injured. (　 　)1. What does the text say about the World Worm Charming Championship? A. It has no time limit. B. It has no requirement for tools. C. Its records are broken frequently. D. Its participants are mainly teenagers. (　 　)2. Why was the World Toe Wrestling Competition created? A. To raise people’s interest in sports. B. To demonstrate the creativity of British men. C. To facilitate the UK’s winning championships. D. To compete against arm wrestling. (　 　)3. Which competition is no longer held? A. The World Worm Charming Championship. B. The World Toe Wrestling Competition. C. The World Beard and Moustache Championship. D. The World Sauna Championship. B(2025·湖南师大附中月考) Gan Erke is a master of Chinese lacquerware(漆器) and inheritor of the Huizhou lacquerware decoration technique—a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Gan devoted his life to creating delicate lacquerware pieces while reviving some elements of the craft that were close to being lost. He aims to take this ancient art form to new heights while preserving its essence and maintaining China’s world-class standards. Lacquerware, an ancient decorative technique, involves coating objects with natural sap(液,汁) from lacquer trees. China is considered its birthplace, as evidenced by findings from the Jingtoushan site in East China’s Zhejiang Province, revealing that the ancient Chinese were among the first to apply lacquer tree sap some 8,000 years ago. Creating lacquerware demands patience and precision. Completing a single piece requires at least three to four months, or even a year. The process involves multiple steps—forming the base, sanding, applying coats of colored lacquer, drying, repeating lacquer coats, and drying dozens of times, followed by sanding the finish, buffing and polishing it—resulting in a brilliant surface with dynamic patterns in contrasting shades. Gan’s journey began at a local arts and crafts factory from 1979 to 1986, where he gained deep insights into the glowing craft’s heritage. He found that although it originated in China, a concerning gap exists between China’s traditional lacquer techniques and contemporary works, particularly compared to Japan’s modern lacquer mastery. This realization inspired Gan to conduct deep research. “Made-in-China lacquerware should stand equal to, if not surpass, any other lacquerware globally,” Gan says. Determined to elevate Chinese lacquerware to its deserved eminence, Gan embarked on an artistic quest. The depiction that guided Gan states: “There are patterns like floating clouds, round flowers, and overlapping pine bark textures. There are pieces with a glossy red surface, pursued as the beauty of extreme smoothness.” Gan recalls his early efforts to create an antique-style inkstone box based on ancient texts and says, “I knew what I needed to achieve, but the path was unclear. Each failed attempt meant grinding off the surface and repainting it countless times.” (　 　)4. What can be inferred from the creation of lacquerware? A. The early bird catches the worm. B. Better late than never. C. Strike while the iron is hot. D. Haste makes waste. (　 　)5. What can we know about Gan? A. He hardly relied on ancient techniques to make lacquerware. B. He was frustrated with the lack of innovation in Chinese lacquerware. C. He thought the techniques used in China were already the best. D. He dedicated himself to creating decorative pieces without traditions. (　 　)6. Which of the following words can best describe Gan? A. Honest. B. Impatient. C. Dedicated. D. Conservative. (　 　)7. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To explain the detailed steps in creating lacquerware. B. To showcase Gan’s journey with the Chinese heritage and his efforts. C. To highlight the gap between traditional and modern lacquerware. D. To introduce the importance of Chinese lacquerware. C(2025·山东省青岛市期末统考) Grey reef sharks now have to abandon the coral reefs they call home. Scientists, using a combination of satellite remote sensing and a network of sound receivers on the seabed, have discovered sharks are deserting coral reefs at times of environmental stress from high temperatures that can lead to coral bleaching(白化) events. An international research team attached sound trackers to more than 120 sharks and installed receivers around coral reefs to monitor shark movements in the Indian Ocean between 2013 and 2020. This has important consequences for both the sharks and the reefs. The research results provide the first evidence of how reef change in response to environmental stress, something that is becoming both more extreme and more frequent, is affecting the movement of sharks. Grey reef sharks are common, resident predators(捕食者) to the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, venturing away from the reef to feed. Many are choosing to move into offshore, deeper and cooler waters, which is concerning. Many reefs around the globe have already seen a significant decline in shark numbers due to exploitation and this finding has the potential to accelerate the trend.  Importantly, sharks are moving away, which impacts the fragile balance in reef ecosystems. As large predators, grey reef sharks play a very important role in coral reef ecosystems. They maintain a delicately balanced food web on the reef and they also cycle nutrients onto coral reefs from deeper waters where they often feed. A loss of sharks and the nutrients they bring could affect the recovery of reefs during periods of high environmental stress. As climate change brings increasing uncertainty and more and more frequent extreme stress events, the important ecological role these predators play on coral reefs is likely to change, as they spend more time away from the reefs they are attached to. The implications of this are not yet fully understood but given the complex balance of species and nutrient interactions that occur on coral reefs, there will certainly be substantial changes. (　 　)8. What is the main reason behind the changes in the reefs? A. Global warming. B. Ocean pollution. C. Illegal hunting. D. Ecological imbalance. (　 　)9. What do the words “the trend” refer to in Paragraph 2? A. The hunting of sharks. B. The destruction of reefs. C. The exploitation of reefs. D. The reduction in the number of sharks. (　 　)10. What’s the effect of sharks’ moving away? A. It is reducing the nutrients in the sea. B. It is adding to the environmental stress. C. It is speeding up the recovery of the reefs. D. It is breaking the undersea ecological balance. (　 　)11. What is this passage mainly about? A. Sharks change their dietary habits. B. Coral reefs are left behind by sharks. C. Sharks are faced with predatory threats. D. Coral reefs’ damage draws public attention. D(2025·江苏省扬州市期末统考) A parasocial relationship (PSR)is generally defined as a relationship in which one member of the relationship isn’t aware of the other. For example, a fan loves a celebrity, but the celebrity doesn’t know they exist. The term “parasocial relationships” first appeared in the 1950s, when psychologists tried to understand how television viewers reacted to TV personalities speaking to them directly out of the screen. Later in the 70s and 80s, scholars began to assume that forming parasocial relationships was driven by loneliness. However, people who are not lonely are just as likely to form a connection with that person on the screen. As fandoms(粉丝群) became more visible throughout the latter half of the 20th century, parasocial relationships became associated with youth and immaturity. It’s true that adolescents particularly tend to develop intense parasocial relationships because it can be a chance to practice real adult feelings on someone at a safe distance. But digital interaction complicates these natural relationships. Since the rise of social media, the phenomenon of parasocial relationships has been hugely amplified(放大). The traditional arrangement of PSRs, where the fan has no actual contact with a celebrity, is visibly changed by our new means of communication—a celebrity might see a fan’s message or even reply. When fans are gaining access to the celebrity through social media posts, it increases the feeling of closeness. People think they really have more of a relationship than they do. Online fandoms, especially large ones full of adolescents with strong emotions, can generate bad behavior among adults. Behavior that might have been limited to one person or a few people might be, thanks to social media, given the chance to spread. Mel Stanfill, the author of Fandom Is Ugly, says, “There’s a sort of echo chamber effect(回声室效应) where people convince themselves, ‘Everyone agrees with me and therefore we are all righteous in our approach.’” Parasocial relationships are natural and not inherently(固有地) unhealthy. But as Professor Gayle Stever says, “Anything that can be true about a regular social relationship can be true about a parasocial relationship.” (　 　)12. Which aspect of parasocial relationships does Paragraph 2 talk about? A. Their features. B. Their development. C. Their forms. D. Their influence. (　 　)13. How has social media changed parasocial relationships? A. Most online users are adolescents. B. Fans can meet celebrities in person. C. PSRs become more common among fans. D. Fans can interact with celebrities online. (　 　)14. Why does Stanfill mention the echo chamber effect in the book? A. To explain how behavior spreads in online fandoms. B. To prove that fans are easily persuaded by others. C. To illustrate the reasons why fans’ actions are right. D. To stress the fact that the book is important. (　 　)15. What is the writer’s attitude towards parasocial relationships? A. Approving. B. Negative. C. Unclear. D. Objective. 二、 七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) A. These actions help generate ideas. B. You also bounce back more quickly. C. Social connections can affect your luck. D. However, luck is not just a matter of chance. E. Actually, luck is something you’re born with. F. Making such a move is tough but well worth it. G. They are vital to turning opportunities into gains. (2025·山东省济南市期末统考)Luck can really feel random, and it can be tough to know how to get good luck. Some individuals get in a temporary dilemma where things don’t go as planned. Others may be convinced they can’t catch a break. 16.  　 　 It can be consistently attracted through effective strategies.  Maintaining a positive mindset allows you to draw in luck. When you expect good things to happen, you are more likely to take risks that could lead to fortunate outcomes. By embracing this positive attitude, you become stronger in the face of challenges. 17.  　 　 This allows you to try again after failure and find new opportunities.  18.  　 　 A wider network leads to more opportunities in your pursuit of fortune. According to psychologist Richard Wiseman, the No.1 predictor of how many lucky breaks a person has is how interconnected they are with others. Additionally, the presence of a supportive community and friendships further enhances your chances of experiencing good fortune.  Many lucky breaks occur as a result of bold(大胆的) actions. Even if you’re not typically seen as bold, you can still enhance your confidence. For example, if you’re feeling unhappy about your career prospects, polish your résumé(简历) and apply for jobs that interest you. 19.  　 　 By welcoming risks, you create opportunities for luck to find you.  Luck favors those who are willing to consider new ideas. Being open to new concepts can help put your good-luck train on a new and faster track. But remember: Stay realistic. It’s not just about the mindset but the consequent actions that will be beneficial. 20.  　 　  参考答案 阅读力测评(五) 一、 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) A(2025·长郡中学月考) There are competitions held all over the world that attract millions of viewers every year. Here are four of the craziest competitions in the world. The World Worm Charming Championship This competition involves contestants using a small area of grass and a number of different methods to try and attract as many worms as possible from the ground in a set amount of time. Participants use everything to make noise in the ground to try and drive the worms out. The current world record was set in 2009 by 10-year-old Sophie Smith from England, who collected 567 worms in 30 minutes. The World Toe Wrestling Competition The wonderful sport of toe wrestling was first thought up in a pub in Wetton, England, in 1974. Four friends were angry at the fact that the UK never produced any world champions and so created a sport that they could succeed in. The competition has gained in popularity and there is a regular world championship held in Ashbourne, England, every year. It’s very similar to arm wrestling and sees competitors lock toes and wrestle until one of them “pins” the other’s foot for 3 seconds. The World Beard and Moustache Championship The competition has been running since 1990. Competitors come from all over the world to see who can grow and style the best beard and moustache. The competition actually has 17 different categories, including Best Freestyle Moustache, Best Natural Goatee and the all-time classic: Best Natural Full Beard and Styled Moustache. The World Sauna(桑拿浴) Championship The competition was held in Heinola, Finland and ran from 1999 to 2010. The crazy competition saw contestants sit in a sauna for as long as possible, with the winner being the last person to stand (or rather to sit and sweat). The starting temperature was 110 degrees and water would be poured onto the stove every 30 seconds. The competition came to an end in 2010, though, when tragedy struck and one of the contestants died during the event and another was severely injured. (　B　)1. What does the text say about the World Worm Charming Championship? A. It has no time limit. B. It has no requirement for tools. C. Its records are broken frequently. D. Its participants are mainly teenagers. (　C　)2. Why was the World Toe Wrestling Competition created? A. To raise people’s interest in sports. B. To demonstrate the creativity of British men. C. To facilitate the UK’s winning championships. D. To compete against arm wrestling. (　D　)3. Which competition is no longer held? A. The World Worm Charming Championship. B. The World Toe Wrestling Competition. C. The World Beard and Moustache Championship. D. The World Sauna Championship. B(2025·湖南师大附中月考) Gan Erke is a master of Chinese lacquerware(漆器) and inheritor of the Huizhou lacquerware decoration technique—a national-level intangible cultural heritage. Gan devoted his life to creating delicate lacquerware pieces while reviving some elements of the craft that were close to being lost. He aims to take this ancient art form to new heights while preserving its essence and maintaining China’s world-class standards. Lacquerware, an ancient decorative technique, involves coating objects with natural sap(液,汁) from lacquer trees. China is considered its birthplace, as evidenced by findings from the Jingtoushan site in East China’s Zhejiang Province, revealing that the ancient Chinese were among the first to apply lacquer tree sap some 8,000 years ago. Creating lacquerware demands patience and precision. Completing a single piece requires at least three to four months, or even a year. The process involves multiple steps—forming the base, sanding, applying coats of colored lacquer, drying, repeating lacquer coats, and drying dozens of times, followed by sanding the finish, buffing and polishing it—resulting in a brilliant surface with dynamic patterns in contrasting shades. Gan’s journey began at a local arts and crafts factory from 1979 to 1986, where he gained deep insights into the glowing craft’s heritage. He found that although it originated in China, a concerning gap exists between China’s traditional lacquer techniques and contemporary works, particularly compared to Japan’s modern lacquer mastery. This realization inspired Gan to conduct deep research. “Made-in-China lacquerware should stand equal to, if not surpass, any other lacquerware globally,” Gan says. Determined to elevate Chinese lacquerware to its deserved eminence, Gan embarked on an artistic quest. The depiction that guided Gan states: “There are patterns like floating clouds, round flowers, and overlapping pine bark textures. There are pieces with a glossy red surface, pursued as the beauty of extreme smoothness.” Gan recalls his early efforts to create an antique-style inkstone box based on ancient texts and says, “I knew what I needed to achieve, but the path was unclear. Each failed attempt meant grinding off the surface and repainting it countless times.” (　D　)4. What can be inferred from the creation of lacquerware? A. The early bird catches the worm. B. Better late than never. C. Strike while the iron is hot. D. Haste makes waste. (　B　)5. What can we know about Gan? A. He hardly relied on ancient techniques to make lacquerware. B. He was frustrated with the lack of innovation in Chinese lacquerware. C. He thought the techniques used in China were already the best. D. He dedicated himself to creating decorative pieces without traditions. (　C　)6. Which of the following words can best describe Gan? A. Honest. B. Impatient. C. Dedicated. D. Conservative. (　B　)7. What is the purpose of this passage? A. To explain the detailed steps in creating lacquerware. B. To showcase Gan’s journey with the Chinese heritage and his efforts. C. To highlight the gap between traditional and modern lacquerware. D. To introduce the importance of Chinese lacquerware. C(2025·山东省青岛市期末统考) Grey reef sharks now have to abandon the coral reefs they call home. Scientists, using a combination of satellite remote sensing and a network of sound receivers on the seabed, have discovered sharks are deserting coral reefs at times of environmental stress from high temperatures that can lead to coral bleaching(白化) events. An international research team attached sound trackers to more than 120 sharks and installed receivers around coral reefs to monitor shark movements in the Indian Ocean between 2013 and 2020. This has important consequences for both the sharks and the reefs. The research results provide the first evidence of how reef change in response to environmental stress, something that is becoming both more extreme and more frequent, is affecting the movement of sharks. Grey reef sharks are common, resident predators(捕食者) to the reefs of the Indo-Pacific, venturing away from the reef to feed. Many are choosing to move into offshore, deeper and cooler waters, which is concerning. Many reefs around the globe have already seen a significant decline in shark numbers due to exploitation and this finding has the potential to accelerate the trend.  Importantly, sharks are moving away, which impacts the fragile balance in reef ecosystems. As large predators, grey reef sharks play a very important role in coral reef ecosystems. They maintain a delicately balanced food web on the reef and they also cycle nutrients onto coral reefs from deeper waters where they often feed. A loss of sharks and the nutrients they bring could affect the recovery of reefs during periods of high environmental stress. As climate change brings increasing uncertainty and more and more frequent extreme stress events, the important ecological role these predators play on coral reefs is likely to change, as they spend more time away from the reefs they are attached to. The implications of this are not yet fully understood but given the complex balance of species and nutrient interactions that occur on coral reefs, there will certainly be substantial changes. (　A　)8. What is the main reason behind the changes in the reefs? A. Global warming. B. Ocean pollution. C. Illegal hunting. D. Ecological imbalance. (　D　)9. What do the words “the trend” refer to in Paragraph 2? A. The hunting of sharks. B. The destruction of reefs. C. The exploitation of reefs. D. The reduction in the number of sharks. (　D　)10. What’s the effect of sharks’ moving away? A. It is reducing the nutrients in the sea. B. It is adding to the environmental stress. C. It is speeding up the recovery of the reefs. D. It is breaking the undersea ecological balance. (　B　)11. What is this passage mainly about? A. Sharks change their dietary habits. B. Coral reefs are left behind by sharks. C. Sharks are faced with predatory threats. D. Coral reefs’ damage draws public attention. D(2025·江苏省扬州市期末统考) A parasocial relationship (PSR)is generally defined as a relationship in which one member of the relationship isn’t aware of the other. For example, a fan loves a celebrity, but the celebrity doesn’t know they exist. The term “parasocial relationships” first appeared in the 1950s, when psychologists tried to understand how television viewers reacted to TV personalities speaking to them directly out of the screen. Later in the 70s and 80s, scholars began to assume that forming parasocial relationships was driven by loneliness. However, people who are not lonely are just as likely to form a connection with that person on the screen. As fandoms(粉丝群) became more visible throughout the latter half of the 20th century, parasocial relationships became associated with youth and immaturity. It’s true that adolescents particularly tend to develop intense parasocial relationships because it can be a chance to practice real adult feelings on someone at a safe distance. But digital interaction complicates these natural relationships. Since the rise of social media, the phenomenon of parasocial relationships has been hugely amplified(放大). The traditional arrangement of PSRs, where the fan has no actual contact with a celebrity, is visibly changed by our new means of communication—a celebrity might see a fan’s message or even reply. When fans are gaining access to the celebrity through social media posts, it increases the feeling of closeness. People think they really have more of a relationship than they do. Online fandoms, especially large ones full of adolescents with strong emotions, can generate bad behavior among adults. Behavior that might have been limited to one person or a few people might be, thanks to social media, given the chance to spread. Mel Stanfill, the author of Fandom Is Ugly, says, “There’s a sort of echo chamber effect(回声室效应) where people convince themselves, ‘Everyone agrees with me and therefore we are all righteous in our approach.’” Parasocial relationships are natural and not inherently(固有地) unhealthy. But as Professor Gayle Stever says, “Anything that can be true about a regular social relationship can be true about a parasocial relationship.” (　B　)12. Which aspect of parasocial relationships does Paragraph 2 talk about? A. Their features. B. Their development. C. Their forms. D. Their influence. (　D　)13. How has social media changed parasocial relationships? A. Most online users are adolescents. B. Fans can meet celebrities in person. C. PSRs become more common among fans. D. Fans can interact with celebrities online. (　A　)14. Why does Stanfill mention the echo chamber effect in the book? A. To explain how behavior spreads in online fandoms. B. To prove that fans are easily persuaded by others. C. To illustrate the reasons why fans’ actions are right. D. To stress the fact that the book is important. (　D　)15. What is the writer’s attitude towards parasocial relationships? A. Approving. B. Negative. C. Unclear. D. Objective. 二、 七选五(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) A. These actions help generate ideas. B. You also bounce back more quickly. C. Social connections can affect your luck. D. However, luck is not just a matter of chance. E. Actually, luck is something you’re born with. F. Making such a move is tough but well worth it. G. They are vital to turning opportunities into gains. (2025·山东省济南市期末统考)Luck can really feel random, and it can be tough to know how to get good luck. Some individuals get in a temporary dilemma where things don’t go as planned. Others may be convinced they can’t catch a break. 16.  　D　 It can be consistently attracted through effective strategies.  Maintaining a positive mindset allows you to draw in luck. When you expect good things to happen, you are more likely to take risks that could lead to fortunate outcomes. By embracing this positive attitude, you become stronger in the face of challenges. 17.  　B　 This allows you to try again after failure and find new opportunities.  18.  　C　 A wider network leads to more opportunities in your pursuit of fortune. According to psychologist Richard Wiseman, the No.1 predictor of how many lucky breaks a person has is how interconnected they are with others. Additionally, the presence of a supportive community and friendships further enhances your chances of experiencing good fortune.  Many lucky breaks occur as a result of bold(大胆的) actions. Even if you’re not typically seen as bold, you can still enhance your confidence. For example, if you’re feeling unhappy about your career prospects, polish your résumé(简历) and apply for jobs that interest you. 19.  　F　 By welcoming risks, you create opportunities for luck to find you.  Luck favors those who are willing to consider new ideas. Being open to new concepts can help put your good-luck train on a new and faster track. But remember: Stay realistic. It’s not just about the mindset but the consequent actions that will be beneficial. 20.  　G　  1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $