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The following is a list of the famous American reality shows of all time.Which one is your personal favourite?
Little Big Shots
This reality show follows a kids' talent show format (模式), featuring wonder kids from all over the country.Aside from showing their musical, stage acting, and dancing skills, the kids also go through a rather interesting interview with the host Harvey.The contestants are judged according to their overall stage impact and popularity.
Jersey Shore
Although this reality show ended in 2012, its popularity is yet to decrease.The show concentrates on the adventures of eight housemates who lived in the Jersey Shore.Their adventures took them in different places outside New Jersey, such as Miami Beach and Italy.Maybe the popularity of this show is partly due to the arguments surrounding it.This reality show series has been shown to a lot of countries worldwide.
Survivor
This reality show follows a competition format where a group of contestants were placed in a faraway location, usually an island.They were given challenges, in addition to looking after themselves.They have to complete all challenges, on top of finding food, water, fire, and shelter to go through each day.Rewards come after winning challenges.The only survivor of the competition brings home all the prizes.
The Voice
The Voice is a singing competition reality show.Originating from Holland, its format is a bit different from other shows of its type.Contestants were asked to sing with the judges facing away from them.The judges can hear them but can't see them.This is how the judges choose their artists.Chosen artists will go to the next stages of the show, where they are competing against other contestants.Only one artist will be the winner.
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了美国四个非常有名的真人秀节目，它们分别是《小小达人秀》、《泽西海岸》、《幸存者》和《美国之声》。
1．Which show can help us know more about American kids?
A．Little Big Shots. B．Jersey Shore.
C．Survivor. D．The Voice.
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第二段对真人秀节目《小小达人秀》的介绍可知，《小小达人秀》节目专门邀请全美国有才艺的小朋友来表演，在表演完之后他们会接受主持人的采访。
2．What can we learn about the show Jersey Shore?
A．We can watch its next season soon.
B．It is the longest American reality show.
C．People have different opinions about it.
D．It shows people how to survive in the wild.
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据第三段对真人秀节目《泽西海岸》的介绍“Maybe the popularity of this show is partly due to the arguments surrounding it.”可知，围绕着这个真人秀节目有很多争议，说明人们对它有不同的看法。
3．What do the shows Survivor and The Voice have in common?
A．Different tasks need to be carried out.
B．Contestants need to have artistic talent.
C．Judges will work together with the contestants.
D．A winner will be selected from the contestants.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后两段对真人秀节目《幸存者》和《美国之声》的介绍可知，这两个节目之间的共同之处是最后都要决出一名优胜者。
