Can you sing or dance? Do you ride a unicycle? Do magic tricks? Drink a glass of milk in ten seconds? Recite poems from memory? Well, you've got talent, my friend! And what better time to show it off than at the school talent show!
Middle school talent shows in the US happen every year. Whatever you're good at, you have five minutes to show the world. It's early in the school year, and kids can become little celebrities(名人). The shy boy who spends his evenings practicing Spanish guitar will surprise his classmates with beautiful music. The sporty girl on the soccer team will surprise the crowd with her sweet singing voice. Everyone has a chance to shine.
Almost anyone doing almost anything is allowed on a talent show, as long as your act isn't rude or illegal(违法的), it's a "go".
Of course, you must audition(试演) first, usually in front of a group of teachers. You will have a few weeks to practice your act and there will be at least one dress rehearsal(带妆彩排).
On the day of the show, all the students sit in the school gym, ready to cheer for the many skills of their classmates(and sometimes teachers, too).
Many of today's stars started their careers in school talent shows-Madonna, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake all showed their skills early in life. But, even if you're not Justin Bibber, you can become a star in your own right at your middle school talent show.
【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE about middle school talent shows in the US?| A．They happen at the beginning of every term. | B．A student has five minutes to show their skills. |
| C．Shy boys and quiet girls can't take part in them. | D．Very talented students don't need an audition. |
| A．your act is not very good | B．your act is rude or illegal | C．you are a new student | D．you don't have a funny act |
| A．it's your right to shot off at the school talent show | B．many of today's stars also come to take part in the shows |
| C．you can't become a famous star from a school talent show | D．the school talent show has been a first step for many famous stars |
