2 Read the passage. 阅读短文。
The Shanghai Concert Hall
As an architectural gem in the heart of the city, the Shanghai Concert Hall is celebrated for its beautiful classical-style appearance, tall pillars and fine carvings. It stands as a timeless landmark in the busy city. It’s always filled with beautiful music and enthusiastic (热情的) people coming to watch shows. Before you visit, let’s walk through the layout so you just know what to expect when you arrive.
When you first get to the concert hall, you’ll see the grand entrance. It’s like the door to a world of great music. Once you step inside, you’ll enter the big lobby, a perfect spot to meet friends and get excited about the show.
Beyond the lobby lies the magnificent main hall. Rows of seats face the stage, and they are carefully arranged to give everyone a good view of the performance.
Above the main seating area, the second-floor balcony offers a unique bird’s-eye view of the stage.
Near the main hall, you can find restrooms and a coat check service for your heavy coats or umbrellas. Clearly marked emergency exits are also positioned around the hall to ensure everyone’s safety.
If you need tickets, the box office is situated near the entrance. You’ll also find a food and drink counter, with a selection of drinks and snacks to make your time here more enjoyable.
The layout will help you move comfortably and make the most of your time here. So, take a look around and get ready to enjoy wonderful music in the Shanghai Concert Hall!
2-1 Match the pictures A to D with the areas of the Shanghai Concert Hall. 将下列图片与上海音乐厅的区域配对，填写序号（A–D）。

(1) entrance
(2) lobby
(3) stage
(4) balcony
2-2 Complete the table with no more than three words for each blank. 填写表格，每空格最多三词。
Areas Locations Functions
Grand entrance At the very front of the hall Serves as (1) a great world of music
(2) Right after the entrance A perfect spot to meet friends and (3) about the show
Main hall (4) Rows of seats (5) , giving everyone a good view of the performance
Second-floor balcony Above the main seating area Offers a (6) of the stage
Coat check room Near the main hall Provides (7) for heavy coats or umbrellas
2-3 Answer the questions. 回答问题。
(1) What can visitors experience in the Shanghai Concert Hall? Give some details.


(2) What feature of the Shanghai Concert Hall impresses you the most? Why?

2-1(1) C (2) B (3) A (4) D
2-2(1) the door to (2) Lobby (3) get excited (4) Beyond the lobby (5) face the stage(6) unique bird's-eye view (7) coat check service
2-3(Answers may vary.)
(1) Visitors can appreciate the beauty of the grand entrance, relax in the bright lobby, and watch shows from comfortable seats with a balcony view. The hall also offers convenient services like a coat check, clean restrooms and a food and drink counter.
(2) I'm most impressed by the second-floor balcony because it offers a bird's-eye view of the stage. This shows that the design of the hall considers different preferences, so everyone can enjoy the show in their own way.

【分析】
本题为上海音乐厅相关的英语阅读理解题，包含信息配对、表格填空、开放问答三类题型。解题思路：2-1需定位原文各区域的描述，匹配对应图片；2-2要根据表格的“区域、位置、功能”，在原文中精准查找对应信息，严格遵循每空不超三词的要求；2-3开放题需结合原文细节作答，言之有理即可。
【解析】
2-1：根据原文，entrance对应grand entrance（图片C），lobby对应big lobby（图片B），stage位于main hall（图片A），balcony对应second-floor balcony（图片D），故配对为(1)C (2)B (3)A (4)D。
2-2：(1)原文明确entrance是“the door to a world of great music”；(2)位置在entrance之后的是lobby；(3)lobby功能是meet friends and get excited about the show；(4)main hall的位置是Beyond the lobby；(5)main hall的seats face the stage；(6)balcony提供unique bird's-eye view；(7)coat check room提供coat check service。
2-3：(1)结合原文提到的入口、大厅、主厅、阳台及配套服务等细节组织语言；(2)选取印象最深的特征（如二楼阳台），说明其设计优势即可。
【答案】
2-1(1)C (2)B (3)A (4)D
2-2(1)the door to (2)Lobby (3)get excited (4)Beyond the lobby (5)face the stage (6)unique bird's-eye view (7)coat check service
2-3(1)Visitors can appreciate the beauty of the grand entrance, relax in the bright lobby, and watch shows from comfortable seats with a balcony view. The hall also offers convenient services like a coat check, clean restrooms and a food and drink counter.
(2)I'm most impressed by the second-floor balcony because it offers a bird's-eye view of the stage. This shows that the design of the hall considers different preferences, so everyone can enjoy the show in their own way.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、信息匹配、细节查找
【点评】
本题为基础英语阅读题，考察学生快速定位原文信息的能力，题型常规，贴近生活场景，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.7