Study Guide & Preview Questions:
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Reality television presents situations ____ scripts.
Options: with, without, based on
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A sitcom is a type of comedy show.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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The goal of *American Idol* is to find the best new solo pop ____.
Options: dancer, singer, actor, comedian
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You must be 30 years old to audition for *American Idol*.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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Viewers can vote for their favorite *American Idol* contestant by telephone, text, or ____.
Options: mail, fax, online
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The winner of *American Idol* receives a one-million-dollar recording contract.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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A TV show that presents factual information is called a ____.
Options: documentary, sitcom, soap opera
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Reality TV shows use famous professional actors.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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A panel of ____ judges discuss the performances on *American Idol*.
Options: two, three, four, five
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*American Idol* auditions take place in only one city.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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The age to audition for *American Idol* is between fifteen and ____.
Options: twenty-one, twenty-five, twenty-eight
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The results of *American Idol* are broadcast live.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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A show about the ____ or current affairs reports on recent events.
Options: news, weather, past
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Sports shows and music shows are listed as types of TV programs.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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According to the listening exercise text, some contestants are '____ fascinating'.
Options: rather, absolutely, quite
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A 'quiz show' and a 'game show' are in the same category.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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The text defines a ____ as a type of TV show that presents situations without scripts.
Options: TV series, sitcom, reality show
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The auditions for *American Idol* are open to anybody aged fifteen to twenty-eight.
Options: Correct, Incorrect
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According to the listening exercise text, some contestants are '____ talented'.
Options: extremely, rather, absolutely
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The aim of *American Idol* is to find a new pop group.
Options: Correct, Incorrect