Question

If you go to an American middle school on Wednesday morning, you will hear kids talking about the American idol(美国偶像)show from the night before. Some have called it the most influential show in the history of television.

American Idol has been extremely successful in the country since 2002. The show was number one for six years! The most popular episode（剧集）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 talents to the world and become an “American Idol”, a famous pop star. Anyone in the country(between the ages of 15 and 28) can have a try—a chance of becoming world famous.

In fact, everyday people are the ones who are allowed on the show. If you are a professional singer—you cannot be an American Idol. The winners are regular people from small towns—people who sang in churches or bars（酒吧）but had bigger dreams.

The winners of the contest don’t get a prize of money. Instead, they get to record an album. Famous stars such as Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood gained fame(获得名声) from winning the show. So, it seems the contest really works.

It is the idea that anyone can be a super star that draws people to this program. All those hours of practicing in front of the mirror could lead to fame and fortune（财富）.Even you could be the next “American Idol”.

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，将其标号填入题前括号内。

1.On Wednesday morning, US middle school kids often ____________.

A. play ball games to keep fit

B. watch the American Idol show

C. talk about TV shows

D. perform on TV shows

2.The underlined word “viewers” means _____________ in Chinese.

A.听众 B.观众 C.评委 D.制片人

3.According to the story, only ________ allowed on the show.

A. professional singers B. famous pop stars

C. primary school kids D. ordinary people

4.___________ attracts people to watch and take part in the shows.

A. The prize of lots of money

B. The idea that anyone can be a pop star

C. The chance to record an album

D. The dream of becoming a professional

5.What does the story mainly tell us about?

A. How US kids spend their spare time.

B. Why the American Idol show is so popular.

C. What America’s most successful show is.

D. How the American Idol show creates pop stars.

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.B

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文告诉我们：星期三的上午，美国中学的孩子经常谈论电视节目《美国偶像》。为什么美国的偶像剧那么受欢迎？任何人都可以成为明星的想法吸引人们观看和参与节目

1.1】细节理解题。星期三的上午，美国中学的孩子经常谈论电视节目。根据If you go to an American middle school on Wednesday morning, you will hear kids talking about the American idol(美国偶像)show from the night before.故选C。

2.2】词义猜测题。划线的单词“viewers”的汉语意思是观众。根据But why is the show so popular?据句意，故可知选B。

3.3】细节理解题。根据故事，只有普通人允许上节目。根据The winners are regular people from small towns—people who sang in churches or bars（酒吧）but had bigger dreams.故选D。

4.4】细节理解题。任何人都可以成为明星的想法吸引人们观看和参与节目。根据It is the idea that anyone can be a super star that draws people to this program.可知，应该选B。

5.5】主旨大意题。故事主要告诉我们什么？为什么美国的偶像剧那么受欢迎。通读全文及根据The most popular episode（剧集）had nearly 38 million viewers. But why is the show so popular?故选B。

考点：日常生活类短文阅读。