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B1 – Intermediate<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reality TV or reality shows have been around for quite some time and it seems like they’re getting more popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article below and be ready to answer the questions that follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

American Idol is a reality TV program broadcast in the US and over one hundred countries around the world. It debuted in the summer of 2002, and has become one of the most popular programs on air. It has ranked as the number one show for five seasons in a row. On the program, contestants sing before three judges to be the best singer in the country. The winner usually goes on to win large record contracts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although very successful, there has been some controversy too. For example, Sir Elton John called the show “racist” after African American contestants scored poorly. The show also has total control of the careers of each year’s winners, a fact which may or may not be favorable to the contestants.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: headsupenglish.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Do you watch shows such as American Idol or other reality TV programs?
2. What are some of your preferences when watching TV shows?
3. What has been the impact of airing reality shows?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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