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由于选秀节目广受关注，无论哪个年龄段的人都喜欢看，因此这类节目应该具有一定的导向性，向观众传达正面的信息。但事实并非如此，展现才能的舞台有时候成为恶俗者的搞怪之地，这着实让人对此担忧不已。
Dennis: Welcome back to the show. We’re here today discussing different aspects of talent competitions.
Cara: And we’re about to touch on the nastier side of these competitions, which is…Dennis?
Dennis: Well, actually, a lot of things. ①It’s not all roses. First up: there’s always got to be a loser.
Cara: But I thought we just said that it’s win-win.
Dennis: To a certain extent, yes. But what about the people who don’t even make it into the competition?
Cara: ②Ah, you mean the ones who flunk out of 1)auditions.
Dennis: You’ve got to admit, it’s one of the most entertaining parts of those reality shows—watching the wannabes try to become somebodies.
Cara: Hey now, be nice.
Dennis: I am being nice! C’mon, you’re telling me that ③you didn’t bust a gut when 2)William Hung got up there and tried to do She Bangs?
Cara: Oh my gosh, I had completely forgotten about that! Okay, I’ll give you that one. But that actually ended up pretty well for him. His video went 3)viral on the net and he became an overnight sensation.
Dennis: But that’s not how it always goes.
Cara: Sad but true. Most of the people who try out will never get their fifteen minutes of fame.
Dennis: And it’s got to be heartbreaking to have your dream stepped on.
Cara: Or it could be worse—what if your dream doesn’t quite fit the norm?
Dennis: Can you expand on that?
Cara: Have you ever been to some of those local dancing competitions? I swear, some of the performances are one step away from being rated 18A.
Dennis: Ah, yes. Not all “talents” are suitable for all ages. Oh, and remember that 4)episode of 5)Dancing with the Stars where the pro dancer was slapping Brandy in their training? Not exactly the most appropriate message to send out.
Cara: And that’s one of the biggest issues in my opinion—④are we really sending the right message to the young people out there who are 6)glued to these shows?
Dennis: Hard to say. Looking at some of these modeling or beauty competitions, I’d have to say no.
Cara: It’s heart 7)wrenching, isn’t it? Although some shows like 8)America’s Next Top Model do try to branch out with themes like “plus size”.
Dennis: While that’s definitely a step in the right direction, it doesn’t hit the core of the issue—we’re telling our youngsters that what someone else thinks of them is more important than what they think of themselves.
Cara: You know Dennis, ⑤I think you’ve pinned it down. Do talent shows build up or tear down self-esteem?
Dennis: I think that depends on how you felt about yourself in the first place. And for now, we’re out of time. See you again tomorrow morning folks!
Smart Sentences
① It’s not all roses. 并不都是尽如人意的。
not all roses: a situation that is not always pleasant（非常美好，一帆风顺）。例如：
Marriage isn’t all roses.
婚姻并不会一帆风顺。
② You mean the ones who flunk out of auditions. 你说的是在海选时就被淘汰的选手。
flunk out of sth.: fail at sth.（做某事失败）。例如：
My brother was upset because he flunked out of the model selection process.
我弟弟因为没有通过模特选拔，很生气。
③ You didn’t bust a gut when William Hung got up there and tried to do She Bangs? 当孔庆翔在那儿卖力演唱《怦然心动》的时候，你一点儿也不觉得好笑？
bust a gut: laugh very hard（暴笑）。例如：
I really busted a gut when I heard Craig said he speaks perfect English.
听到克雷格说他自己能讲完美英语的话，我都笑得不行了。
④ Are we really sending the right message to the young people out there who are glued to these shows? 我们真的在向不停追着观看这些真人秀的年轻人传达正确的信息吗？
glued to sth.: giving sth. all your attention（全神贯注）。例如：
For two whole weeks, everyone was glued to the Olympic Games.
整整两周，人人都只关注奥运会。
⑤ I think you’ve pinned it down. 你说对了。
pin sth. down:define sth. clearly（说得准确）。例如：
My father really pinned you down when he said you are nothing but a lazy bones.
父亲说你就是懒骨头，说得太对了。
Dennis: Welcome back to the show. We’re here today discussing different aspects of talent competitions.
Cara: And we’re about to touch on the nastier side of these competitions, which is…Dennis?
Dennis: Well, actually, a lot of things. ①It’s not all roses. First up: there’s always got to be a loser.
Cara: But I thought we just said that it’s win-win.
Dennis: To a certain extent, yes. But what about the people who don’t even make it into the competition?
Cara: ②Ah, you mean the ones who flunk out of 1)auditions.
Dennis: You’ve got to admit, it’s one of the most entertaining parts of those reality shows—watching the wannabes try to become somebodies.
Cara: Hey now, be nice.
Dennis: I am being nice! C’mon, you’re telling me that ③you didn’t bust a gut when 2)William Hung got up there and tried to do She Bangs?
Cara: Oh my gosh, I had completely forgotten about that! Okay, I’ll give you that one. But that actually ended up pretty well for him. His video went 3)viral on the net and he became an overnight sensation.
Dennis: But that’s not how it always goes.
Cara: Sad but true. Most of the people who try out will never get their fifteen minutes of fame.
Dennis: And it’s got to be heartbreaking to have your dream stepped on.
Cara: Or it could be worse—what if your dream doesn’t quite fit the norm?
Dennis: Can you expand on that?
Cara: Have you ever been to some of those local dancing competitions? I swear, some of the performances are one step away from being rated 18A.
Dennis: Ah, yes. Not all “talents” are suitable for all ages. Oh, and remember that 4)episode of 5)Dancing with the Stars where the pro dancer was slapping Brandy in their training? Not exactly the most appropriate message to send out.
Cara: And that’s one of the biggest issues in my opinion—④are we really sending the right message to the young people out there who are 6)glued to these shows?
Dennis: Hard to say. Looking at some of these modeling or beauty competitions, I’d have to say no.
Cara: It’s heart 7)wrenching, isn’t it? Although some shows like 8)America’s Next Top Model do try to branch out with themes like “plus size”.
Dennis: While that’s definitely a step in the right direction, it doesn’t hit the core of the issue—we’re telling our youngsters that what someone else thinks of them is more important than what they think of themselves.
Cara: You know Dennis, ⑤I think you’ve pinned it down. Do talent shows build up or tear down self-esteem?
Dennis: I think that depends on how you felt about yourself in the first place. And for now, we’re out of time. See you again tomorrow morning folks!
Smart Sentences
① It’s not all roses. 并不都是尽如人意的。
not all roses: a situation that is not always pleasant（非常美好，一帆风顺）。例如：
Marriage isn’t all roses.
婚姻并不会一帆风顺。
② You mean the ones who flunk out of auditions. 你说的是在海选时就被淘汰的选手。
flunk out of sth.: fail at sth.（做某事失败）。例如：
My brother was upset because he flunked out of the model selection process.
我弟弟因为没有通过模特选拔，很生气。
③ You didn’t bust a gut when William Hung got up there and tried to do She Bangs? 当孔庆翔在那儿卖力演唱《怦然心动》的时候，你一点儿也不觉得好笑？
bust a gut: laugh very hard（暴笑）。例如：
I really busted a gut when I heard Craig said he speaks perfect English.
听到克雷格说他自己能讲完美英语的话，我都笑得不行了。
④ Are we really sending the right message to the young people out there who are glued to these shows? 我们真的在向不停追着观看这些真人秀的年轻人传达正确的信息吗？
glued to sth.: giving sth. all your attention（全神贯注）。例如：
For two whole weeks, everyone was glued to the Olympic Games.
整整两周，人人都只关注奥运会。
⑤ I think you’ve pinned it down. 你说对了。
pin sth. down:define sth. clearly（说得准确）。例如：
My father really pinned you down when he said you are nothing but a lazy bones.
父亲说你就是懒骨头，说得太对了。