重庆市2023-2024学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题
一、第一部分 阅读理解，第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。(共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
（2023高三上·重庆市期中）阅读理解
Chinatown, lying in Downtown L. A. near the city's cultural center, is one of L. A.'s most popular tourist destinations. Don't hesitate to explore every corner of this amazing place.
A MECCA FOR FOOD
In Chinatown, a mix of new and old restaurants meets everyone's needs. You can find dim sum at Ocean Seafood and tasty banh mi at Golden Lake Eatery. The cuisine in Chinatown goes beyond Asian food. People are still lining up for fried chicken at Howlin' Ray's.
Early birds should stop by Philippe The Original, a local restaurant that's beloved for French Dip sandwiches, but also serves a good classic American breakfast. Night owls will want to head to Full House Seafood on Hill Street, which is open late into the night.
CHINESE AMERICAN MUSEUM
Food is far from the only reason to visit Chinatown. People interested in history will want to start their trip at the Chinese American Museum(CAM), lying just outside of Chinatown at ElPueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. The museum is housed An the Garnier Building, the oldest surviving Chinese building in a major area of California.
CENTRAL PLAZA
A big statue of Bruce Lee has become a must-photograph site in Chinatown's Central Plaza.The late martial arts star once had a studio in Chinatown at 628 W. College St.
Nearby is Dragon Chasing Pearl, which was originally painted on the wall in 1941 by TyrusWong, The artist, who passed away in December 2016 at age 106, was famous for his work in films,particularly as the lead artist on Disney's Bambi.
FESTIVALS
Chinatown hosts many party-style events throughout the year, like the music and food truck Chinatown Summer Nights, the yearly Moon Festival and the biggest one, Lunar New Year! It's really a good place to experience L. A.'s cultural diversity.
1．Which serves French and American food early in the morning?
A．Ocean Seafood. B．Golden Lake Eatery.
C．Full House Seafood. D．Philippe The Original.
2．What can we learn about the CAM?
A．It is the oldest museum in California.
B．It is situated in the center of Chinatown.
C．It has huge attraction for history-lovers.
D．It lies near the famous Garnier Building.
3．What can people do in Chinatown's Central Plaza?
A．Admire Tyrus Wong's well-known artwork.
B．Comment on some Disney films like Bambi.
C．Visit Bruce Lee's house at 628W. College St.
D．Take group pictures with some martial arts stars.
（2023高三上·重庆市期中）阅读理解
My height embarrassed me! One of the greatest lessons my dad taught me was to beat the jokers to the punch. If I am going to be a punchline(笑柄), I'd rather be the author of the joke.
There was a lot of name-calling. Some cruel, some not. I have blocked out much of the cruel In junior high, a well-meaning acquaintance called me Stretch. In university, I was Shortly brought on myself when a friend said,"I'll see you shortly,"to which I replied,"Sounds good, and don't call me Shortly.
Jokes and nicknames aside, there were some real challenges as a short person. Studies have shown short men tend to make less money on average. This is why I hated in-person job interviews.I always feared my height would cost me an opportunity. I always felt judged, real or not.
As I get older, and obviously wiser, it doesn't get to me as much. There are some benefits of being short. I find airplane seats spacious. I am good at hide and seek. I rarely bump my head.Would I still want to be taller? Of course. But I wouldn't be me. I am me because I'm short. And Ilike who I am.
It's such a part of me that I cheer on fellow short people. Lionel Messi is the greatest soccer player of all time (and even he gets mocked) Bruno Mars may be the original short king. Small victories.
I don't remember when I became okay with being short. But at some point, like I have done my entire life, things started looking up.