初中基础 (2236 期 20150306) 4-5 版Popular American reality shows

PRE-READING

1. Which reality shows are popular in China?

How about in other countries?

2. Can you name a few people who became famous on reality shows?

3. Do you think it’s easy to become famous through reality shows?

WHILE READING

Correct the following false statements.

1. Only famous people can participate in American reality shows.

2. Project Runway offers a chance to those who want to become supermodels.

3. It’s easy to pass the tests of Hell’s Kitchen because Gordon Ramsay is very kind.

4. American Idol uses four famous people as its judges.

Ordinary people

break into fashion industry/be fashion designers

not easy

strict

three

Answer the following questions. 1. What’s the focus of Project Runway?

2. What will happen if the young chefs can’t stand the tests in Hell’s Kitchen?

3. How many people take part in American Idol every year?

4. Who is the host of Hell’s Kitchen?

Fashion design.

They will have to get out of the kitchen. Thousands of people. Chef Gordon Ramsay.

LANGUAGE STUDY

Match the words with their definitions.

1. challenge

2. contest

3. ordinary

4. stand

5. strict

a. not different or special

b. something that tests strength, skill or ability

c. to be able to deal with something unpleasant

d. expecting people to obey rules or to do what you say

e. a situation in which two or more people are competing with each other

AFTER READING

Introduce a family member you admire most. Tell your classmates the reasons.