Britain’s Got Talent

Match the words with the definitions:

1. people who watch a TV show or play d a. stage 2. someone who enters a competition i b. judge 3. the person who chooses the winner in a competition b c. take part 4. the person who comes first in a competition e d. audience 5. something you want to happen very much g e. winner 6. a performance on tv or in the theatre h f. talent 7. an activity you do in your spare time j g. dream 8. something you are good at f h. show 9. participate in an activity c i. contestant 10. the place where you perform a j. hobby

Complete the sentences with one of the words above:

1. I don’t want to be second – I want to be the winner.

2. John’s a fantastic singer and takes part in all the school shows.

3. There’s a new TV show called “Top Talent”. It’s on every Monday at 9 o’clock.

4. It’s my dream to become a famous pop star like Rihanna.

5. My cousin has a lot of talent. She sings and plays the piano.

6. Justin is always nervous before he goes on stage to perform.

7. The audience screamed and clapped when One Direction finished singing.

8. Sometimes it’s hard for the judges to decide the winner.

9. My hobbies are collecting stamps and playing football.

10. Simon Cowell judges the contestants on “The X Factor” and “Britain’s Got Talent”.

Discuss with you partner:

1. Do you sing or dance well?

2. Do you play a musical instrument?

3. Do you know anyone who is very talented?

4. Do you like “reality” shows?

5. Would you like to appear on TV?

6. What’s your favourite TV show?

7. What kind of TV shows are popular in your country?

8. Are there any talent shows in your country?

9. Has anyone famous ever appeared on a talent show in your country?

10. Would you like to be a judge on a talent show?

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“Britain's Got Talent” is a British television talent

show competition which started in June 2007. The

auditions take place in front of the judges and a live

audience. At any time during the audition, the judges may

show stop the act by pressing a buzzer which lights a large

red "X" on the stage. If all the judges press their buzzers,

the act ends immediately. The judging panel give an act a "Yes" if they like them and would like them

to return for the next show.

Now watch the video and complete the table (answers)

Faryl George Jeremy Kate

How old is she/he? 12 14 20 16

Where is she/he Birmingham Manchester London Chesire from?

What does she/he sings dances football freestyle Canine freestyle do?

What do the beautiful voice, phenomenal, great most talented, judges say about best audition, spirit/face/energy, brilliant, the best, genius, her/him? special lovely smile, cool

Who did you like the most?

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