5. 1. What do you know about these shows?
2. Do you often watch this kind of music program?
3. American idol and Vietnamese idol, which would
you prefer to watch? Why?
7. A. a series of actions B. an event that people talk about
C. a right to sell a company`s products D. a pattern, plan or arrangement
E. someone who joins in a competition G. a period of time when a program is shown
F. a group of people at a performance H. to broadcast s.th on radio or TV
8. Vocabulary
- To air (v):
- Format (n):
- Season (n)
- Audience (n):
- Process (n):
- Phenomenon (n):
- Contestant (n):
- Franchise (n):
to broadcast s.th on radio or TV
a pattern, plan or arrangement
a TV show’s episode
a series of actions
an event that people talk about
a right to sell a company’s products
a group of people at a performance
someone who joins in a competition
/eəʳ/
/ˈprəʊ.ses/
/ˈsiː.zən/
/ˈɔː.di.ənts/
/kənˈtes.tənt/
/ˈfræn.tʃaɪz/
/fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/
/ˈfɔː.mæt/
9. Circle the appropriate meaning for each word from the text.
1. To air
a. to breathe in b. to broadcast
2. Phenomenon
a. an event which people talk about b. a person in action
3. Audience
a. people at a performance b. public speakers
4. Season
a. a TV show’s episode b. a TV contest
5. Process
a. way of doing things b. a series of actions
10.
11. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit.
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of Vietnam
Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth season
aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol process
includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals. The final
contestants
13. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit.
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of Vietnam
Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth season
aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol process
includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals. The final
contestants
The year The significance
2001
2002
2007
2012
14. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit.
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of Vietnam
Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth season
aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol process
includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals. The final
contestants
The year The significance
2001
The year that Pop Idol was first
launched in the UK
2002
2007
2012
15. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit.
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of Vietnam
Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth season
aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol process
includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals. The final
contestants
The year The significance
2001
The year that Pop Idol was first
launched in the UK
2002 The beginning of American Idol
2007
2012
16. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit.
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of
Vietnam Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the
fourth season aired on August 17, 2012. The
Vietnam Idol process includes: auditions, semi-
finals, and finals. The final contestants
The year The significance
2001
The year that Pop Idol was first
launched in the UK
2002 The beginning of American Idol
2007 The first season of Vietnam Idol
2012
17. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit.
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of
Vietnam Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the
fourth season aired on August 17, 2012. The
Vietnam Idol process includes: auditions, semi-
finals, and finals. The final contestants
The year The significance
2001
The year that Pop Idol was first
launched in the UK
2002 The beginning of American Idol
2007 The first season of Vietnam Idol
2012 The fourth season of Vietnam Idol
18. 1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
2. Where did the Idol format come from?
3. How long has the Idol format lasted?
4. Is Vietnam Idol an original programme or a franchised one?
5. What do you think of the Vietnam Idol shows?
20. 1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
2. Where did the Idol format come from?
3. How long has the Idol format lasted?
4. Is Vietnam Idol an original programme or a franchised one?
5. What do you think of the Vietnam Idol shows?
21. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit.
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of Vietnam
Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth season
aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol process
includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals. The final
contestants
1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
22. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit (1).
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of Vietnam
Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth season
aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol process
includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals. The final
contestants
1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
23. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit (1).
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created in
the UK by Simon Fuller. The first season of Vietnam
Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth season
aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol process
includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals. The final
contestants
1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
2. Where did the Idol format come from?
24. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit (1).
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created
in the UK by Simon Fuller (2). The first season of
Vietnam Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth
season aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol
process includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals.
The final contestants
1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
2. Where did the Idol format come from?
25. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit (1).
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created
in the UK by Simon Fuller (2). The first season of
Vietnam Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth
season aired on August 17, 2012. The Vietnam Idol
process includes: auditions, semi-finals, and finals.
The final contestants
1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
2. Where did the Idol format come from?
3. How long has the Idol format lasted?
26. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit (1).
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created
in the UK by Simon Fuller (2). The first season of
Vietnam Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth
season aired on August 17, 2012 (3). The Vietnam
Idol process includes: auditions, semi-finals, and
finals. The final contestants
1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
2. Where did the Idol format come from?
3. How long has the Idol format lasted?
27. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit (1).
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created
in the UK by Simon Fuller (2). The first season of
Vietnam Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the fourth
season aired on August 17, 2012 (3). The Vietnam
Idol process includes: auditions, semi-finals, and
finals. The final contestants
1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
2. Where did the Idol format come from?
3. How long has the Idol format lasted?
4. Is Vietnam Idol an original programme or a
franchised one?
28. perform live on stage to a television audience.
The contestants receiving the fewest viewers’ votes
are eliminated from the competition.
Idol is one of the most successful entertainment
formats ever launched. The first Idol, Pop Idol,
began in 2001, and quickly became a
worldwide phenomenon with local versions in
many countries and territories. Hundreds of
millions
of viewers worldwide have watched The Idol
programme since it was first launched in the
UK. The show has been on the top ten rating
lists of most countries. Year after year, Idol
remains a global smash hit (1).
Some Facts
American Idol began in 2002 and quickly became
the most popular entertainment series in America
with viewers in the hundreds of millions.
Vietnam Idol is part of the Idol franchise created
in the UK by Simon Fuller (2) (4). The first season
of Vietnam Idol aired on May 23, 2007, and the
fourth season aired on August 17, 2012 (3). The
Vietnam Idol process includes: auditions, semi-
finals, and finals. The final contestants
1. What entertainment format is a global smash hit?
2. Where did the Idol format come from?
3. How long has the Idol format lasted?
4. Is Vietnam Idol an original programme or a
franchised one?
29.
30. - What is your favorite show?
- Where/ when is the show broadcasted?
- How often do you watch it?
- What is it about?
- Why do you like that show?