http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12486870?source=rssSusan Boyle sings her way to second place
LONDON — She dreamed a dream, and it very nearly came true.
But Susan Boyle's reality-show journey finished Saturday with a second-place finish in the finals of "Britain's Got Talent," an ending that didn't fit the fairy tale.
Instead of the 48-year-old Internet sensation, an exuberant dance troupe called Diversity took the 100,000-pound ($159,000) prize and will perform for Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Variety Show.
Boyle paced the stage as the hosts named the top three of the 10 final acts and looked almost relieved when her name was called as the runner-up. She recovered in time to graciously praise the dancers.
"The best people won," Boyle said. "They're very entertaining. Lads, I wish you all the best."
For her performance, Boyle wore a modest but glamorous floor-length gown and chose to go back to the song that rocketed her into the international spotlight: "I Dreamed a Dream," from the musical "Les Miserables."
fairy tale：一般是指大人以故事形式創作的幻想性故事。
runner-up：第二名
(Earliest reference is 1842. The origin of the word is from dog racing (coursing). It refers to the dog who takes the second prize, losing only the final course to the winner. In the early 1900's it was used to refer to a person who runs up bids at an auction. I wouldn't cite this as a possible origin considering it appeared in print some fifty years after the reference above.It is true that the generally accepted origin of the dog-racing track is a theory, which means it's unproven, however, in the absence of any evidence aside from the earliest reference mentioned above, we can safely assume that this is, indeed, the origin of the word "runner up.")
floor-length gown：及地連身長禮服
reading response
If you would see Susan Boyle on the show, she was mocked from the shallow people. But when she started singing everyone (including we probably) got a wake up call and realized we should never judge a book by it's cover. We obviously haven't learnt a thing from that video.
Although she got second , she still face courteous.
Finally I don't think she was that ugly, she has a powerful voice and simple heart.
Six weeks ago, no one had heard of Susan Boyle. She is a forty-seven year old unemployed worker who lives with her cat in s small village. Fortunately, the truth is Susan Boyle wows everyone in the world.
Is Susan Boyle ugly? No, she is not, and we are!
Why many people are so shocked when “ugly” women can do things, however, Men are allowed to be ugly and talented.
DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER!
I truly believe that many people judge books by their cover even though we have been told not to, time and time again. However, this is the most beautiful and amazing story that proves that we don’t have to look like Paris Hilton or Beyonce or Ashlee Simpson to have talent. Susan Boyle has never been kissed, and lives alone with her cat but she has an amazing voice. It proves ANYONE can be the next Susan Boyle. Anyone can have talent no matter what appearance.
Susan Boyle opens my eyes and made me realize that everyone should believe in their dreams, no matter what. Even if you're old man, ugly woman, or a little kid, no one can keep you from your dreams, so we need to try our best to reach for the stars. Who knows where it might take you!It is still a long way to go, Susan Boyle! Of course, me too!
If you would see Susan Boyle on the show, she was mocked from the shallow people. But when she started singing everyone (including we probably) got a wake up call and realized we should never judge a book by it's cover. We obviously haven't learnt a thing from that video.
Although she got second , she still face courteous.
Finally I don't think she was that ugly, she has a powerful voice and simple heart.
Six weeks ago, no one had heard of Susan Boyle. She is a forty-seven year old unemployed worker who lives with her cat in s small village. Fortunately, the truth is Susan Boyle wows everyone in the world.
Is Susan Boyle ugly? No, she is not, and we are!
Why many people are so shocked when “ugly” women can do things, however, Men are allowed to be ugly and talented.
DO NOT JUDGE A BOOK BY IT’S COVER!
I truly believe that many people judge books by their cover even though we have been told not to, time and time again. However, this is the most beautiful and amazing story that proves that we don’t have to look like Paris Hilton or Beyonce or Ashlee Simpson to have talent. Susan Boyle has never been kissed, and lives alone with her cat but she has an amazing voice. It proves ANYONE can be the next Susan Boyle. Anyone can have talent no matter what appearance.
Susan Boyle opens my eyes and made me realize that everyone should believe in their dreams, no matter what. Even if you're old man, ugly woman, or a little kid, no one can keep you from your dreams, so we need to try our best to reach for the stars. Who knows where it might take you!It is still a long way to go, Susan Boyle! Of course, me too!
