Question

Pop idols are celebrities who burn brighter than regular stars. If a star is someone you can recognize on the street, an idol is someone who will cause a stir at a public appearance.

Without fans, an idol is just an ordinary person, like you and me. As Reese Witherspoon once said while announcing the Oscar for best make-up, movie stars look just like people in documentaries(纪录片) if you see them without make-up.

I was once invited to a private party where about half of the guests were stars and the other half entertainment reporters. Guess what? The good-looking ones were the reporters because they tend to be young, and they glow without make-up.

Some idols are born; some are made. Most idols are created by a machine called the entertainment industry. They may have some charms and talent, but not enough to become famous. They are the raw material out of which a star, or even an idol, is made. An army of behind-the-scenes assistants will hype(炒作) or even make up their virtues and hide their shortcomings.

Paris Hilton is the kind of star who possesses no real talent but yet is quite well-known. This is the result of endless hype. If you are thrust into the limelight often enough, you can become a celebrity without having any talent.

Television contest shows create a much fairer more transparent platform where young people can compete and showcase their talent. The soap opera is another platform for idol making. These drama

series are long, giving an actor much needed exposure. The actors and actresses are always well-lit, made up and beautifully dressed. Now all they need is some good dialogue from the scriptwriter(编 剧).

1.Which of the following statements agrees with the writer’s viewpoint?

A. Most idols are born.

B. The entertainment industry is more popular.

C. Many stars are often good looking

D. Pop idols are not as pretty as you think.

2.Why does the writer use the example of Paris Hilton?

A. To show that hype is an important element in making a star.

B. To indicate that Paris Hilton is very famous.

C. To prove a star often lacks talent.

D. To show a star is popular because of the acting skills.

3.What does the writer think of the television contest show?

A. More practical.    B. More formal.    C. More equal.    D. More competitive.

Answer

1.D

2.A

3.C

【解析】本文是一篇议论文，阐述了流行明星偶像并没有我们想象的优秀，而是多方面包装炒作的结果。

1.D 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Without fans, an idol is just an ordinary person, like you and me … while announcing the Oscar for best make-up, movie stars look just like people in documentaries(纪录片) if you see them without make-up.”可知，没有粉丝和化妆的话，偶像只是如你我一样的普通人，看起来就像纪录片里的人物一样，并没有想象的那么光鲜靓丽。故选D。

2.A 推理判断题。文中“Paris Hilton is the kind of star who possesses no real talent but yet is quite well-known. This is the result of endless hype.”可知，Paris Hilton的成名并不是因为她有真正的才华而是无限制炒作的结果。由此可知炒作在造星过程中起着重要的作用。故选A。

3.C 细节理解题。文中最后一段“Television contest shows create a much fairer more transparent platform where young people can compete and showcase their talent.”可知，作者认为电视选秀节目给年轻人提供了一个更加平等透明的竞争平台，让他们可以展现自己的才华。故选C。