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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(guó)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(jiǎng)狀 C. 唱片 D. 專(zhuān)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(guó)中學(xué)的孩子經(jīng)常談?wù)摗睹绹?guó)偶像》這個(gè)電視節(jié)目。短文介紹了這個(gè)節(jié)目如此受歡迎的原因。這是一個(gè)普通人實(shí)現(xiàn)自己唱歌夢(mèng)想的舞臺(tái)，比賽的獲勝者還有機(jī)會(huì)錄制一張唱片專(zhuān)輯。任何普通人都可以成為明星的想法吸引人們觀(guān)看和參與節(jié)目。

【1】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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(guó)偶像) that they watched last night.”可知，星期三的早晨，美國(guó)中學(xué)的孩子經(jīng)常談?wù)撍麄兦耙惶焖�觀(guān)看的《美國(guó)偶像》這個(gè)電視節(jié)目。答案為C。

【2】細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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(guó)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(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)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(jī)會(huì)錄制一張唱片專(zhuān)輯。故答案為B。

【4】詞義猜測(cè)題。根據(jù)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(lái)自小城鎮(zhèn)上具有更大夢(mèng)想的人，他們?cè)诮烫没蚓瓢衫锍�歌。由此判斷比賽的獲勝者將有機(jī)會(huì)錄制一張唱片專(zhuān)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(guó)偶像》如此受歡迎。故答案為D。