(2020·广西柳州市高三上学期摸底考试)There is such a group of singers in the western musical circle at present, who enter the business as online celebrities (名人) and then become top idols and giant stars globally. They become popular for their videos online and then they are discovered by talent agents and gradually cause huge storms in the musical circle. For example, Troye Sivan, a singer who is nicknamed “chuoye”， became popular on You Tube from an early age.
As a popular video sharing website, YouTube has given rise to plenty of stars, creating a new celebrity culture. Providing a platform where anyone can post videos. YouTube presents the opportunity for anyone to achieve fame by simply uploading a short video. Sivan has been making YouTube videos since he was 12 to show his singing talent. In the digital age, Sivan has already developed large devoted audience online and his sensitive video blogs have earned him extreme popularity.
A survey has showed that US teenagers are more attracted with YouTube stars, which is a surprising result. YouTube stars are judged to be more attractive, outstanding and related than traditional stars. Looking at the survey comments and feedback, teens enjoy a close and real experience with YouTube celebrities, who aren't carefully directed by design. Teens also say they appreciate YouTube stars' sense of humor and risktaking spirit, which are often limited by Hollywood stars. As a result, singers who make their first show in the traditional way no longer have a complete advantage in front of the audience. Online platforms open up a lot of doors for people. They become the best place to be discovered.
篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了与传统好莱坞明星不同的“线上明星”，其火爆程度丝毫不逊色于那些大明星，说明了新时代下人们对明星的新意义。
1．How do online celebrities become popular?
A．By acting in Hollywood.
B．By writing blogs on the website.
C．By posting their videos online and gain recognition.
D．By meeting audience across the country.
答案：C 细节理解题。根据第一段倒数第二句可知，他们在网上的视频很受欢迎，然后他们被天才经纪人发现，逐渐在音乐圈引起巨大的风暴。故选C。
2．Why does the writer mention Troye Sivan in Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 2?
A．To give an example of becoming successful by working hard.
B．To give an example of becoming a wellknown singer with the help of the website.
C．To give an example of holding a successful concert.
D．To give an example of sticking to great determination.
答案：B 推理判断题。第一段第一句是主题句，说明现在西方音乐界有这样一批歌手，他们以网络名人的身份进入这个行业，然后成为全球顶级偶像和巨星。以Troye Sivan为例，是为了列举一个在网站帮助下成为知名歌手的例子来进行说明，故选B。
3．What can we infer about Hollywood stars according to the last paragraph?
A．They never give performances online.
B．They are more outstanding than YouTube stars.
C．They write less sensitive video blogs than YouTube stars.
D．They are less humorous and risktaking than YouTube stars.
答案：D 推理判断题。根据最后一段第四句可知，青少年们还说，他们欣赏YouTube明星的幽默感和冒险精神，而好莱坞明星受限于此，故选D。
4．What is the author's attitude towards online platforms like YouTube?
A．Positive. B．Negative.
C．Uncaring. D．Doubtful.
答案：A 推理判断题。根据最后一段最后两句说明在线平台为人们打开了许多大门。它们成为最好的被发现的地方。故可知作者对在线平台持积极的态度。
【词汇积累】 ①platform n. 平台 ②devoted adj. 忠诚的；全心全意的 ③give rise to 使发生，引起
【难句分析】 原文：Looking at the survey comments and feedback, teens enjoy a close and real experience with YouTube celebrities, who aren't carefully directed by design.从调查的评论和反馈来看，青少年们喜欢与那些没有经过精心设计的YouTube名人们亲密而真实的接触。(第三段第三句)
分析：本句为主从复合句。who引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词YouTube celebrities。
