2021-2022学年湖北省黄冈市蕲春县高一（上）期中英语试卷
一、阅读理解（本大题共15小题，共37.5分）
A
Vacations are one of life's best pleasures,but with the coronavirus raging and the Delta variant on the rise,you may have some trouble with your vacation.Have all the fun with ways less hassle by trying one of these staycation ideas.
Visit a nearby national park
Our national parks are underrated treasures.With over 400 of them,there's bound to be something for everyone.There's plenty of hiking,but most national parks have other things to do as well,including museums,reenactments of historical events,guided star tours,wildlife spotting,and swimming.Many parks are wheelchair accessible.
Go backyard glamping
Glamping is like camping but better- you're outdoors but with all the comforts and amenities （便利设施） of a hotel.You can pay to go on a glamping destination vacation or just set up
your own in your backyard.Pitch a tent,fill it with pillows,cozy blankets,comfortable chairs,bean bags.Get takeout at your favorite restaurant and enjoy it together.Bonus：Unlike camping,there are clean bathrooms nearby.
Host a neighborhood dance party
Dancing with others is fun and good for you.But going into crowded dance clubs probably isn't at the top of your to-do list right now.Thankfully,all you need for your own dance party is an outdoor speaker and a flat spot for dancing.String up some lights,fill a couple of coolers with drinks,and invite all your neighbors.
Hit the beach
This is one of the most popular staycation ideas and for good reasons.A day at the beach is like its own form of meditation.If there's a body of water nearby,chances are there's some type of beach.Bring a beach picnic,set up a sun umbrella,lay out your towels,and spread out the sand toys.Oh,and don't forget the sunscreen.
1.Which staycation is most suitable for the disabled？ ______
A. A nearby national park.    B. A backyard glamping.
C. nearbyA neighborhood dance party.    D. A beach.
2.What do you need to hold a neighborhood dance party？ ______
A. A tent and some lights.
B. A sun umbrella and cool drinks.
C. An outdoor speaker and a flat spot.
D. A dancing pool and some towels.
3.What do the four staycations have in common？ ______
A. They all get you close to nature.
B. None of them is far from home.
C. They are all fit for families with children.
D. They are cheap and environmentally friendly.
B
The e-mail request came into Ekiben restaurant in Baltimore late on a Thursday afternoon in March：tempura broccoli topped with fresh herbs,diced onion,and fermented cucumber vinegar - with a twist.Brandon Jones,who sent the e-mail was writing on behalf of his mother-in-law,who adored the dish.He explained that she was now in the final stages of lung cancer （癌症） at her home in Vermont and that he was hoping to get the recipe to make it for her there.
Steve Chu,one of the Asian fusion restaurant's co-owners,read the e-mail and quickly replied with an alternative suggestion. "Thanks for reaching out," he wrote.
"We'd like to meet you in Vermont and make it fresh for you." Brandon was stunned.
That Friday after work,a day after receiving Brandon's e-mail,Chu loaded his truck with a hot plate and a cooler filled with ingredients and then headed for Vermont with his business partner,Ephrem Abebe,and an employee.They stayed overnight in an Airbnb rental and drove the next day to the condo where Rina's mother lived.
As soon as Chu and his team pulled into the parking lot,they got to work.They pulled down the gate of the pickup,hooked the hot plate to the truck's power port,and started coo
king and deep-frying.In addition to tempura broccoli,they made tofu with peanut sauce and fresh herbs and some steamed rice.After neatly boxing everything up,they knocked on their customer's door.
"As soon as she opened the door,she recognized the sweet," Brandon says. "It smelled amazing." Brandon's wife Rina Jones says her mother also recognized Chu and his coworkers.She was so happy and touched to have that broccoli.She couldn't believe it.
As for Chu,he couldn't help remembering his loyal customer. "She loves the food and made sure to tell us.She's an amazing,sweet lady."
Chu didn't accept any money from the family. "It was an honor to help fulfill the family's wishes," Chu says. "There was a lot of good,positive energy in doing this."
4.Why did Brandon write the e-mail？ ______
A. He hoped the owner could help treat his mother-in-law.
B. He consulted the owner about how to make the dish.
C. He requested the owner go to his home to cook for his mother-in-law.
D. He ordered a meal for his mother-in-law.
5.How did Brandon feel when he heard Chu's suggestion？ ______
A. happy    B. sceptical    C. surprised    D. disappointed
6.What can be inferred from the text？ ______
A. Chu and his team prepared the meal in Rina's kitchen.
B. Chu cooked the meal for the benefit of his restaurant.
C. Rina's mother was happy to touch the broccoli.
D. Rina's mother once was a regular of Chu's restaurant.
7.What is the best title for the passage？ ______
A. Kindness Delivered：Restaurant Owner Drives a Long Journey to Make a Special Dish.
B. Loyal Customer：A Dying Doman's Favourite Dish.
C. Sweet Order：Son-in-law Makes a Special Request.
D. One Good Turn Deserves Another.
C
You've finally tucked yourself into bed and cracked open the detective novel you've been waiting all day to get back to.Three pages later,you're fighting a losing battle against two suddenly very heavy eyelids（眼睑）.
You were wide awake only minutes ago,and the protagonist（主角）just uncovered a promising new clue in the case.So,what gives？
As the BBC's Science Focus explains,the comfort of your covers could be working against you.People usually try to read in a quiet,comfortable atmosphere,and those conditions happen to be ideal for sleep.Reading also eases your mind and draws its focus away from whatever might otherwise keep you awake.
"For many people,reading can be relaxing and enjoyable,which can put your mind and body in the appropriate mindset or mood to go to sleep," said Dr.Raman Malhotra,a neurologist and member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's board of directors. "The main reason reading may help some fall asleep is that it allows your mind some time to rest and relax before turning off the lights to fall asleep."
The concentration required to process every word can be pretty exhausting,too,especially if your chosen tome （大部头） is confusing.And reading line after line of anything can make you feel like giving your eyes a break.
These factors all make reading a great activity to add to your pre-sleep routine if you're looking for ways to fall asleep faster.But if your body's sleeping impulse is continually keeping you from enjoying a good book,there are some tricks to remove it.Book Riot suggests reading in the morning,or trying an audiobook instead.Reading in a spot that isn't your bed - preferably one where you're sitting up,rather than lying down - can help,too.Reading in a public place like a coffee shop or park can also discourage sleep.

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