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【題目】If you go to an American middle school on a Wednesday morning, you will hear kids talking about the show of American Idol (美國偶像) that they watched last night. Some have called it the most influential show in the history of television.

he American Idol show has been extremely successful since 2002. The most popular episode had nearly 38 million viewers. But why is the show so popular?

The idea of the show is this: everyday people get a chance to show their singing talent and become an “American Idol”, a famous pop star. Anyone in the country (between the ages of 15 and 28) can try out for a chance at becoming famous.

In fact, common people are the only ones who are allowed on the show. If you are a professional singer, you cannot be on American Idol.

The winners are usually people from small towns – people who sing in churches or bars, but have bigger dreams.

The winners of the contest get the chance to record an album. Famous stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood become famous from winning the show. So, it seems the contest really works.

The idea that anyone can be a star attracts people. All those hours of practicing in front of the mirror could lead to success. Even you could be the next “American Idol”.

【1】On Wednesday morning, US middle school kids often _____.

A. play ball games B. watch American Idol

C. talk about American Idol D. perform on TV shows

【2】Who can NOT take part in American Idol?

A. College students. B. Professional singers.

C. Young doctors. D. Church singers.

【3】What can the winners of the show get?

A. A large amount of money.

B. The chance to record an album.

C. Chances to meet famous pop stars.

D. Professional music training.

【4】What does the underlined word “ album” mean?

A. 影集 B. 獎狀 C. 唱片 D. 專欄

【5】What does the story mainly tell us?

A. Where US kids spend their spare time.

B. How American Idol was created.

C. How common people become stars.

D. Why American Idol is so popular.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】 C

【2】 B

【3】 B

【4】 C

【5】 D

【解析】

美國中學的孩子經常談論《美國偶像》這個電視節(jié)目。短文介紹了這個節(jié)目如此受歡迎的原因。這是一個普通人實現自己唱歌夢想的舞臺，比賽的獲勝者還有機會錄制一張唱片專輯。任何普通人都可以成為明星的想法吸引人們觀看和參與節(jié)目。

【1】細節(jié)理解題。根據文中句子“If you go to an American middle school on a Wednesday morning, you will hear kids talking about the show of American Idol (美國偶像) that they watched last night.”可知，星期三的早晨，美國中學的孩子經常談論他們前一天所觀看的《美國偶像》這個電視節(jié)目。答案為C。

【2】細節(jié)理解題。根據文中句子“In fact, common people are the only ones who are allowed on the show. If you are a professional singer, you cannot be on American Idol.”可知，只能是普通人被允許上《美國偶像》這一節(jié)目，職業(yè)歌手是不允許上的。故答案選B。

【3】細節(jié)理解題。根據文中句子“The winners of the contest get the chance to record an album.”可知，比賽的獲勝者有機會錄制一張唱片專輯。故答案為B。

【4】詞義猜測題。根據前面的句子“The winners are usually people from small towns – people who sing in churches or bars, but have bigger dreams.”獲勝者通常是來自小城鎮(zhèn)上具有更大夢想的人，他們在教堂或酒吧里唱歌。由此判斷比賽的獲勝者將有機會錄制一張唱片專輯。故答案為C。

【5】主旨大意題。短文第二段中的句子“But why is the show so popular?”是本文的主題句，也就是短文主要介紹了為什么《美國偶像》如此受歡迎。故答案為D。