2007年VOA标准英语-British Reality TV Show Becomes All Too Real
时间：2019-01-07 作者：英语课 分类：2007年VOA标准英语（一月）
Washington, DC
19 January 2007
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Accusations 1 of racism 2 leveled at a British television program have sparked outrage 3 on the streets and in the highest levels of government in both Britain and India.
The staged reality of Britain's "Celebrity 4 Big Brother" television show has morphed into an unpleasant political reality in India.
Keith Vaz, a member of the British Parliament questions, "Would the prime minister join me in condemning 5 racism and xenophobia in any form?"
At issue are comments that participants on the TV reality show "Celebrity Big Brother" made to and about Shilpa Shetty, a popular Indian film actress.
Shilpa Shetty
Over the past few days the 31-year-old Shetty has broken down in tears on the program when other contestants 7 have made cutting remarks about her accent and skin color, and expressed other remarks considered to be derogatory. She says she is being racially abused and the story has appeared on the front pages of Indian and British newspapers. In India, the controversy 8 has prompted recollections of British colonial rule.
One viewer expressed his concern. "They should not have said such things against Indians. The issue was discussed in their parliament, which is a good thing. The discrimination taking place against Indians for a long time is still prevalent today."
In Britain's Parliament, lawmaker Keith Vaz forced Prime Minister Tony Blair to comment on the controversy. "I have not seen the particular program in question and therefore cannot comment on it, but of course, I would agree entirely 9 with the principle he has outlined which is that we should oppose racism in all its forms," said Blair.
The Indian government has asked Britain to investigate the alleged 10 racism against Shilpa Shetty.
Each installment 11 of "Celebrity Big Brother" runs three weeks, and during that time the program's participants live together and agree to have their interactions televised. They also decide who must leave until only one remains 12. That contestant 6 wins a prize.
The contestants are cut off from the outside world and are unaware 13 of the current controversy surrounding the Bollywood actress. The controversy has generated about 30,000 complaints to British TV regulators. And the main sponsor of the show, mobile phone retailer 14 Carphone Warehouse 15, has suspended its support of the program.
The program's broadcaster, Channel 4, has denied the racism charges, saying there had been a "cultural and class clash" among the show's contestants.
- There were accusations of plagiarism. 曾有过关于剽窃的指控。
- He remained unruffled by their accusations. 对于他们的指控他处之泰然。
- He said that racism is endemic in this country.他说种族主义在该国很普遍。
- Racism causes political instability and violence.种族主义道致政治动荡和暴力事件。
- When he heard the news he reacted with a sense of outrage.他得悉此事时义愤填膺。
- We should never forget the outrage committed by the Japanese invaders.我们永远都不应该忘记日本侵略者犯下的暴行。
- Tom found himself something of a celebrity. 汤姆意识到自己已小有名气了。
- He haunted famous men, hoping to get celebrity for himself. 他常和名人在一起, 希望借此使自己获得名气。
- The government issued a statement condemning the killings. 政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。
- I concur with the speaker in condemning what has been done. 我同意发言者对所做的事加以谴责。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
- The company will furnish each contestant with a free ticket.公司将为每个参赛者免费提供一张票。
- The personal appearance and interview of the contestant is another count.参加比赛者的个人仪表和谈话也是一项。
- The competition attracted over 500 contestants representing 8 different countries. 这次比赛吸引了代表8个不同国家的500多名参赛者。
- Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency. 两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- That is a fact beyond controversy.那是一个无可争论的事实。
- We ran the risk of becoming the butt of every controversy.我们要冒使自己在所有的纷争中都成为众矢之的的风险。
- The fire was entirely caused by their neglect of duty. 那场火灾完全是由于他们失职而引起的。
- His life was entirely given up to the educational work. 他的一生统统献给了教育工作。
- It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
- alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为
- I shall soon pay the last installment of my debt.不久我将偿付我的最后一期债款。
- He likes to buy things on the installment plan.他喜欢用分期付款法购买货物。
- He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
- The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。
- They were unaware that war was near. 他们不知道战争即将爆发。
- I was unaware of the man's presence. 我没有察觉到那人在场。
- What are the retailer requirements?零售商会有哪些要求呢？
- The retailer has assembled a team in Shanghai to examine the question.这家零售商在上海组建了一支团队研究这个问题。