tailieunhanh - 501 critical reading questions_part2

Tham khảo tài liệu '501 critical reading questions_part2', ngoại ngữ, anh văn giao tiếp phục vụ nhu cầu học tập, nghiên cứu và làm việc hiệu quả | 501 Critical Reading Questions 25 Other Reality shows take fame-seekers to the next level by having them compete against one another. American Idol Star Search and Fame showcase singers actors dancers and model wannabes and offer them a chance at professional success. Even those who don t win the big prize get national television exposure and have a better chance 3 than they did before the show of becoming famous. Survivor offers another twist not only can you become an instant celebrity but you have a chance to win a million dollars. The combination of fame and money has helped to make Survivor the most popular Reality TV program of all time. But it s not alone in the format. Big Brother combines 35 the group living together in a beautiful setting concept of The Real World with a 500 000 prize and Fear Factor pays 50 000 to the contestant who completes the most terrifying stunts. Given television s long history of reality-based programming why is there a problem now Most Reality TV centers on two common 40 motivators fame and money. The shows have pulled waitresses hair stylists investment bankers and counselors to name a few from obscurity to household names. These lucky few successfully parlayed their fifteen minutes of fame into celebrity. Even if you are not interested in fame you can probably understand the desire for lots of 45 money. Watching people eat large insects jump off cliffs and be filmed 24 hours a day for a huge financial reward makes for interesting viewing. What s wrong with people wanting to be rich and famous Not much and if you don t like it you can always change the channel. 26. The author s tone in Passage 1 lines 1-7 may best be described as a. satire concerning a man s journey through life. b. cynicism about the reasons people go on Reality TV shows. c. humor regarding the content of Reality TV d. irony about the maturation process. e. sarcasm toward the television networks. 27. Based on the passages which statement would both authors .