Just three years since Lady Gaga had her first US number one single, the pop star has claimed the top spot in Forbes magazine’s annual Celebrity 100 list.

  The popular star moved up four positions from last year and has knocked TV chat show host Oprah Winfrey of the top spot.

  But how has the singer become such a global phenomenon in such a short space of time ? Two experts in music, fashion and social networking give their opinions.

George Ergatoudis ----Head of Music Radio1

  “ The key thing is Lady Gaga realized by using all the current social networking sites, and connecting that with her fashion, she has become an all-round star. Every time she goes out the door she looks different. She’s getting photographed, she’s aware of that and she’s using it by updating her look literally on a daily basis.

  Another key thing wat that quite early on, her record label was showing how gifted she is as a musician. The music she makes, the songs she writes and the production she has are all brilliant contemporary pop music. She literally is turning into a global superstar.”

Calum Brannan ---Co-Founder of social Networking support company crowd Control HQ

  “Social media is a reflection (反映）of what we love, so people are becoming very good at sharing exactly what they love and the brands and musicians they love.

   The fact she has 10 million Twitter followers and 30million Facebook fans is a massive reflection on Lady Gaga and the influence she has. Once out there, Twitter and Facebook help keep that person’s profile (个人形象）alive. Her fans are always talking about her and sharing everything she does even when she’s not on stage or in concert.

  I think even if she wasn’t on Facebook and Twitter, her fans and followers would put her there anyway. But the most important thing is,she is on there and she’s using them.”

63.What can be the best title for the text?

   A. What is Lady Gaga’s life like ?

   B. What has Lady Gaga achieved ?

   C. Why is Lady Gaga so popular ?

   D. Why is lady Gaga using Facebook ?

64.Both George Ergatoudis and Calum Brannan owe Lady Gaga’s success to ________.

   A. hard work                B. social media

C. her faithful fans          D. her music talents

65.The underlined word “them” in the last paragraph probably refers to _______.

A. Photos                     B.videos 

C. Fans and followers         D.Facebook and Twitter

66.What do we learn about Lady Gaga from the text?

   A . She doesn’t write songs actually.

   B. She began to sing three years ago.

   C. She likes to take on a new look every day.

D. She has more fans on Twitter than on Facebook.

67.What can be inferred from the text?

A. Lady Gaga has had only one US number one single.

B. Lady Gaga keeps a close contact with her fans.

C. Lady Gaga’s influence is limited to America.

D.Lady Gaga ranked 10^th in last year’s Forbes Celebrity 100 list.

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第一节（共15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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American recording artist. She began playing in clubs in the New York City area while also working at Interscope Records as a songwriter for several established musicians, including Akon. After hearing Gaga sing, he signed her to a joint deal with his own company, Kon Live Distribution. She then started to work on her first studio album.
She began working with a collective(组合) called the “Haus of Gaga” in 2008, and released her first album “The Fame”. The album peaked in countries such as the United Kingdom and Canada, receiving critical acclaim. So far, the album has spawned（产生）the international number one singles “Just Dance”, nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 51st Grammy Awards（格莱美音乐奖）, and “Poker Face”. After writing songs for New Kids On The Block and the Pussycat Dolls, Gaga began her first tour, headlined “The Fame Ball”.
Gaga has been influenced by fashion and has been appreciated for her provocative（刺激的） sense of style and her influence on other celebrities（名流）. Musically, she is inspired by David Bowie and Queen, as well as pop singers such as Michael Jackson and Madonna.
In which order did the following things happen to Lady Gaga?
Gaga released her first album “The Fame”.
Gaga began playing in clubs in New York city.
Gaga began her first headlined tour.
Akon signed Gaga to join his own company.
56.Her single “Just Dance” was nominated at the 51st Grammy Awards.
A. b a d c e                    B. b d a e c                   C. d b e c a                   D. d c e a b
57. The underlined word “acclaim” means _______.
A. gift                          B. praise                       C. complaint                 D. income
58.   According to the passage, who influenced Gaga musically EXCEPT ________.
A. Michael                   B. Madonna                  C. David Bowie            D. Avril Lavigne
59.   Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Lady Gaga began playing in clubs in New York city area after she worked at Interscope
Records as a songwriter.
B. Gaga’s first album spawned only one international NO.1 single --“Just Dance”.
C. Akon signed Gaga to work for his own company after hearing her singing.
D. “The Fame Ball”is the second single of Lady Gaga.