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New Connection—Book UNIT Overnight Fame Starting Off: Thanks to the Internet, those hoping to become a star have more opportunity than ever to be discovered Whether by writing a blog or performing in their own online music video, millions of people are trying to make themselves known to the rest of the world Would you ever want to become a celebrity on the Internet? What would you want to be famous for? How would you feel if you received negative comments about what you’d done? GETTING READY Task I Fill in the blanks with the words provided from the audio Change the forms of the words if necessary broadcast online site recordings GETTING READY craze hilarious users well-known hits deemed GETTING READY Task II Listen to the audio again Match the characteristics with the videos they describe below GETTING READY Audio Transcripts: Thank you for tuning in I’m Dan Williams, and I’m here with a special report on an online craze1 that’s sure to make you smile Have you ever imagined what your pet might say if it started speaking? Well, Andrew Grantham probably doesn’t know exactly what his dog, Clark, wants to talk about, but you would never guess that by his video on YouTube After taking a video recording of his dog opening and closing its mouth, Andrew added a dialogue in which Clark speaks to him about his displeasure over not being given any bacon The video has received over 125 million hits, which shows just how many people have deemed2 it hilarious3! And that’s not the only video putting words into others’ mouths One called “Talking Twin Babies” featured two small children making noises at each other in a way that seemed as if they were really having a conversation This led to other users of the site adapting the well-known video by adding subtitles4 that explained what the boys could be talking about In one, the boys discuss playing a trick on their parents, and in another they gossip5 about politics Do you have anything to say about this trend of giving words to those usually speechless6? Or you want to recommend another video worth watching? Then, head over7 to my blog8 and leave a comment on the entry that corresponds9 to this broadcast10 GETTING READY—FYR Watch Talking Dog on YouTube: （本影片僅供參考，須連結網路及有效網址方能觀看） GETTING READY—FYR Watch Talking Babies on YouTube: （本影片僅供參考，須連結網路及有效網址方能觀看） WORD POWER A Listen Up Complete the text messages between Wendy and Ron with words from the audio homepage hyperlink window browser search engine WORD POWER Audio Transcripts: Wendy: Ron, can you help me? I’m trying to add a hyperlink1 to my homepage2, but I keep getting an error message I’ve edited these HTML3 documents before, but I’m doing something wrong this time Ron: I didn’t know you had your own Web site, Wendy! Wendy: I use it to promote my acting I announce what I’m doing in the hopes of gaining fans and, someday, a big movie role Ron: Let me see if I can help Hmm I think your problem might be the GIF4 you are also trying to add I’ll try to fix the file later; in the meantime, your site is now up and running Wendy: Great! Let me try searching for it in my browser5 to make sure That’s funny It’s working in the other window6 I have open, but it isn’t listed in these search results Ron: Maybe it’s the search engine7 you’re using Try it again in Google Wendy: There it is! And it’s working perfectly now Ron: Could you give me the URL8? I’d love to look at it when I have free time Wendy: Sure It’s www.wendycanact.net9 And let me know of any criticisms you have of it 10 READING 　　不過並非所有於網路轟動一時的人物都是基於正面的理由。二０一一年三月，青少年 瑞貝嘉‧布萊克在唱了被封為是有史以來所製作出最糟糕的歌曲後，成為大眾注目的焦點。 布萊克的母親付了四千美元給一家公司為女兒創作一首歌曲，並製作一支搭配歌曲的音樂 錄影帶。錄影帶在 YouTube 亮相不久後，就如同病毒般迅速傳播。在三個月內，它有將近 兩億人點閱，而其中 87 ％的人選擇「不喜歡」它。布萊克成為嚴重網路霸凌的受害者，但 她沒有讓這樣的嘲弄擊敗她。之後她又在 iTunes 發行其他幾首單曲，且從下載那些單曲的 人身上賺進數千元。 Back to PRE-READING TASK Back to Multiple Choice No.1-2 No.3-4 41 READING 　　當然並非每個在 YouTube 上的人都會變得眾所周知，但該網站確實提供許多 表演者一舉成名的機會。隨著感謝 YouTube 使其聲名大噪的名人數目增加，希望 實現夢想者上傳的影片數量也隨之增長。 42 READING─AFTER YOU READ A Complete the Sentences Fill in the blanks with words or phrases from the article Use the hints to help you fell off the radar The child actor after the television show he starred in was cancelled, but now he’s becoming famous again (to be forgotten or overlooked) I can’t wait for my trip to the new amusement park! Its roller coaster dubbed has been _ the best in the world (to give a name to something) enthusiast Kyle is a health _, so he visits the gym daily and closely monitors what he eats (a person very interested in something) The woman wasviral horrified that the recording of her embarrassing fall became a _ video (quickly and widely popular online) 43 READING─AFTER YOU READ B Complete the Passage Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words provided Change the part of speech if necessary Paris Hilton is famous for many things An actress, model, singer, and celebrity has worked hard to become famous fashion designer, this  _ throughout the world At 19, she started her career as a model, and she soon began appearing in the media for her  sensational _ actions at some of the biggest parties in Los Angeles and New York She then starred in a reality show with her friend, Nicole Richie, which focused on their intentions _ to see what life was like for regular people in America At the same time, Paris unveiled her own line of purses and jewelry After her popular show  ended, Paris turned to acting Although her movie performances often jeers receive  from critics, she hasn’t given up yet It seems that Paris endlessly to ensure that everyone in the world knows who will work  she is! 44 READING─AFTER YOU READ C Multiple Choice Circle the answers (b) How did Charice earn worldwide fame? a The televised competition she entered was shown in many countries b One of her fans uploaded several videos of her singing to YouTube c A famous music producer discovered her d Her mother created a song for her that went viral very quickly P 39 (c) What was Justin Bieber’s big break? a He was offered a recording contract after visiting several music producers b His first album was a huge hit in 2010 c One of his music videos attracted the attention of a music producer d His YouTube videos earned a tremendous number of “likes.” P 40 45 READING─AFTER YOU READ (a) What is TRUE about Charice and Bieber? a Both singers’ debut albums were in the top 10 on the Billboard charts b Both singers made their first appearance in a singing competition c Both singers had songs stay on the Billboard charts for months d Both singers were bullied online P 39 P 40 (b) Why did Rebecca Black become famous? a She had a reputation for singing well b She was ridiculed for singing a terrible song c Her videos on YouTube focused on how to combat cyberbullying d Her songs on iTunes were downloaded thousands of times P 41 46 WRITING SKILLS 47 WRITING SKILLS 48 WRITING SKILLS Task Insert the following ideas into the correct location on the outline I Thesis statement: Television can be beneficial for increasing one’s intelligence, broadening one’s knowledge of the world, and helping one’s creativity Become smarter II (Topic) _ Educational shows A (Supporting idea) _ Learn about the past i _ ii Learn how to things Quiz shows B (Supporting idea) _ Be informed about interesting facts i _ solving puzzles ii Practice _ 49 WRITING SKILLS─BEFORE YOU WRITE Go online and research your favorite talent show Then answer the questions below People can show off their singing talents People introduced to new music Will become famous around the country Can try out different styles of music Have new singers to listen to Can learn about music history and genres For contestants: get to go on tour; fans create sites dedicated to them; get to sing in groups and alone For audience: can buy songs from iTunes; get to follow stars from the beginning of their careers 50 WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP Complete the outline for an essay about your favorite talent show using the information you’ve gathered For extra practice, write a 160word essay that follows the outline Title: I Thesis statement: II (Reason 1): A (Effect on contestants): i ii B (Effect on audience): i ii III (Reason 2): A (Effect on contestants): i ii B (Effect on audience): i ii IV Conclusion: 51 WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP Sample Outline American Idol is the Best! Title: I Thesis statement: No other talent show on television is as great as American Idol because it gives people who want to become professional singers a chance to show off their talents and introduces people to music they may not have heard before II (Reason 1): People can show off their singing talents A (Effect on contestants): Will become famous around the country i Get to go on tour ii Fans create sites dedicated to them B (Effect on audience): Have new singers to listen to i Can buy songs from iTunes right after the show airs ii Get to follow their favorite star from the beginning of his or her career III (Reason 2): Introduces people to new music A (Effect on contestants):Can try out different styles of music i Country singers get to sing rock songs, and rock singers get to sing country ii Contestants get to sing in groups, duets, and alone B (Effect on audience): Can learn about music history and genres i Each episode’s theme is explained with a short documentary ii Will listen to songs they may never have listened to on their own IV Conclusion: Although there are many singing talent shows on TV, American Idol will always be my favorite because it gives singers an amazing platform to start their careers and helps people discover other musical genres 52 WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP Sample Essay American Idol is the Best! No other talent show on television is as great as American Idol because it gives people who want to become professional singers a chance to show off their talents and introduces people to music they may not have heard before I like American Idol because it allows singers to show how talented they are The contestants quickly become famous around the country, and when the season ends, they earn more fame by participating in a tour Fans show their love of the artists by dedicating Web sites to them, which also aids in increasing their fame As for the viewers of the show, they are presented with many new singers they can listen to And they can download anything they hear on the show immediately from iTunes It’s also nice that they are able to follow their favorite stars from the beginning of their careers 53 WRITING SKILLS─WRITE IT UP Another great thing about American Idol is that it introduces people to new types of music Each week the contestants perform songs from different eras or genres Those used to singing only one type, like country, are forced to try something new, like rock or R&B They also get the chance to sing in groups, which is good for improving their talents Also, when the theme of each show is announced, a short explanation of its history is given to the audience This encourages people to learn more about it, and gives viewers the chance to hear musical styles they might never have tried out on their own Although there are many singing talent shows on TV, American Idol will always be my favorite because it gives singers an amazing platform to start their careers and helps people discover other musical genres 54 The End 55 ... Rebecca Black’s music video The rank Charice earned in a televised singing competition 37 P 40 P 41 P 40 P 41 P 39 READING YouTube 讓夢想成真 　　過去，想當歌手的人要讓自己成名是非常困難的。大多數人都沒有太多選 擇，只能不斷地四處跑夜店和慶祝活動去尋找潛在粉絲。今日，... Multiple Choice No .1- 2 No.3 -4 41 READING 　　當然並非每個在 YouTube 上的人都會變得眾所周知，但該網站確實提供許多 表演者一舉成名的機會。隨著感謝 YouTube 使其聲名大噪的名人數目增加，希望 實現夢想者上傳的影片數量也隨之增長。 42 READING─AFTER YOU READ A Complete the Sentences Fill in... times P 41 46 WRITING SKILLS 47 WRITING SKILLS 48 WRITING SKILLS Task Insert the following ideas into the correct location on the outline I Thesis statement: Television can be beneficial for increasing