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Pre-reading questions:
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- What are the popular talent shows in your country?
- Have you ever joined a competition before?
Vocabulary:
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- personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/
- launch /lawnch/
- stint /stint/
- barely /BAIR-lee /
- world-class /wurld-klas/
[noun] – a famous person
Yesterday, a TV personality commented regarding the issue.
[verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product
The company will launch their newest phone model next week.
[noun] – a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Mary’s brother, Eric, had a five-year stint as a costume designer.
[adverb] – by the smallest amount
They barely had enough space to put their belongings.
[adjective] – Someone or something world-class is one of the best that there are of that type in the world
The students were very lucky to witness such world-class performances in the theater.
Article reading:
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The global singing competition “The X Factor” is set to return to Israel’s television screens this 2021 with a new yet familiar face, the tv personality Simon Cowell. Cowell will be joining the show as a judge in its fourth season. He created the original version of “The X Factor” in the U.K. and became a part of its first seven seasons before launching in the U.S.. Israeli network, Reshet 13, said that this will be Cowell’s first judging stint outside of the U.S. and the U.K.
In an interview, Cowell shared that through the show, he has discovered incredible talents from all over the world. He added that he can barely wait to see what Israelis have to offer. Reshet 13 said that Cowell’s participation will provide an opportunity for more people around the world to watch Israel’s world-class talents.
In an interview, Cowell shared that through the show, he has discovered incredible talents from all over the world. He added that he can barely wait to see what Israelis have to offer. Reshet 13 said that Cowell’s participation will provide an opportunity for more people around the world to watch Israel’s world-class talents.
Comprehension Questions:
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- When will Simon Cowell return as a judge for “The X-Factor”?
- Which season will he join as a judge for the singing competition?
- How many seasons did he participate as a judge before launching the show in the U.S.?
- According to the article, what was he excited about?
- What network will broadcast the show in Israel?
Discussion Questions:
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- Why do you think many people like Simon Cowell to judge talent and singing competitions on TV?
- Do you watch talent shows such as “The X-Factor” or “America’s Got Talent”? Why or why not?
- What kind of TV programs do you usually watch?
- What are the most popular shows on your country at the moment?
- Have you ever considered joining reality TV shows? How about talent shows on TV?