2019版高考英语一轮复习精选题辑（含最新模拟题有解析）月考阶段检测卷(二)第一部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。A(2018山东省实验中学高三第一次模拟考试)Ever wondered how your brain works？Join six leading brain scientists to explore what we know about“the most difficult kilo of matter in the universe”The day will be chaired by psychologist and presenter of BBC Radio 4s All in the Mind，Claudia Hammond.Speakers：Andrew JacksonWelcome Trust senior research fellow at the Institute of Neuroscience，Newcastle UniversityPeggy St.Jacqueslecturer in psychology and memory research at the University of SussexPlus4 more leading experts on the brain to be announcedArtists：Molten Kringelbach，Mary Morrell，Andrew Jackson，Peggy St.Jacques，Cathy Price，George Mather，Claudia HammondOverview：The brain has long been a source of fascination.Today，this event will introduce you to the evolution of the brain.Well study techniques for controlling the brain as well as the latest technologies that allow you to control the outside world using your mind alone.Topics covered will include：Evolution of the brainHow memory makes us humanEmotionSleep and the brainBooking information：The event will be held in the Brunei Auditorium.And doors to the Auditorium will open at 9：15 am. We require the name of each person attendingplease ensure this is provided at the time of booking.The ticket price includes a buffet lunch，as well as morning and afternoon refreshments. The schedule for the day will be confirmed closer to the event，and will be emailed to all ticket holders. A minimum of 100 early bird discounted tickets are available priced at129(saving20 on the full ticket price of 149)1Which of the following is an expert in memory?AClaudia Hammond.BPeggy St.Jacques.CAndrew Jackson. DWilliam Lawrence.2When you book your tickets，you are required to _.Aoffer your email addressBtake your packed lunchCpay100 in advanceDarrive at 9：15 am.3The passage is mainly to _.Ateach knowledge Bgive adviceCentertain the readers Doffer information【解题导语】本文是一篇广告类应用文，主要介绍了一场关于大脑的知识讲座的相关信息。1B细节理解题。根据Speakers：部分的“Peggy St.Jacqueslecturer in psychology and memory research at the University of Sussex”可知，Peggy St.Jacques是记忆方面的专家。故选B项。2A推理判断题。根据Booking information：部分中的“The schedule for the day will be confirmed closer to the event, and will be emailed to all ticket holders.”可知，持票者只有留下电子邮箱才能收到具体的计划安排。故选A项。3D写作意图题。纵观全文内容，本文主要介绍了一场关于大脑的知识讲座的相关信息。由此可推断出，本文的主要目的是提供信息。故选D项。长难句分析：Well study techniques for controlling the brain as well as the latest technologies that allow you to control the outside world using your mind alone.(Overview：部分最后一句)分析：本句为主从复合句。句中that allow you to control the outside world using your mind alone为that引导的定语从句，修饰先行词technologies。译文：我们将研究控制大脑的技术以及让你独自使用信念来引导你控制外部世界的最新技术。B(2018绵阳市高中第一次诊断)David Rees runs a truly distinctive business.He charges customers$15 to sharpen their pencils to perfection，using a variety of tools.I know what youre thinkingis this a joke？The 39yearold gets asked that question a lot.To clarify everything，he even created a special section on his website telling everyone hes actually providing a real service.You can supply your own pencil or you can have Rees sharpen one of his own favorite 2B pencils.After that，he mails it to you in a display tube with the shavings in a separate bag，and an authentic certificate which just happens to mention the pencil is so sharp as to be a dangerous object.To achieve the desired result，the master sharpener uses all kinds of tools，including general sandpaper，pocket knives and even a special$450 sharpening machine.“It depends on what the customer wants to use his/her pencil for，”he says.That determines the most appropriate pencilsharpening technique.Some customers buy pencils as inspirational symbols while others buy them because of their special memories of classic 2B pencils.$15 to have a pencil sharpened is a bit expensive though，right？Youre not the only one who feels that way，and Davids unique business has really angered lots of people，who talk of inequality in America，saying it is so insane for the wealthy to pay$15 to sharpen a pencil.But others will say，“This is just our urge to put an end to the welfare state because new ideas arise along with the business.”David admits his trade is sort of unusual.But there are those who actually value his service，as is proven by the over 500 orders he has gotten.4How could David make money by sharpening pencils?AHe invented new tools for the job.BHe promoted his skill on his website.CHe saved lots of time for other people.DHe provided quality service for his customers.5From his words，we can infer that David Rees _.Aknows all kinds of pencil usersBprovides personalized servicesCvalues ideas behind the pencilsDalways writes in pencil6What does the underlined word“insane