第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分

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第三部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）

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.