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Describe a TV series you like.
You should say:
What is the name of the TV series
When you watched it
What it is about
And explain why you like it
The TV series I'd like to talk about is "Ugly Betty". I started watching it quite recently, so I'm still only in the middle of it because it has a fair number of seasons.
The story of "Ugly Betty" centers around Betty, a career-oriented girl. Betty is not your typical, glamorous TV protagonist. She has a rather plain appearance, but what sets her apart from others is her sharp brain. She lands a job in a high-fashion magazine, which is like a shark tank filled with ruthless and stylish people. It's a fashion world where looks seem to matter most, and Betty stands out like a sore thumb. However, instead of being intimidated, she uses her intelligence, determination, and kind heart to overcome all the challenges at work. Whether it's dealing with backstabbing colleagues or unrealistic deadlines, Betty always manages to find a way to prove herself.
I'm drawn to this show for several reasons. Firstly, Betty is an inspiring character. She reminds me a lot of myself and many other girls who may not be blessed with conventional good looks but still have dreams. Just like Betty, we have the same burning desire to succeed. Betty's journey shows that as long as one has the will and the wits, they can overcome obstacles. Plus the show doesn't just focus on Betty's career struggles. It also presents her personal life, including her relationships with her family and friends. These sub-plots add a lot of depth and warmth to the story, making it feel more relatable. Finally, the humor in "Ugly Betty" is on point. It has this light-hearted and satirical take on the fashion industry, which makes it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
All in all, "Ugly Betty" is not just a TV series; it's a source of motivation and a very entertaining show to boot. I can't wait to finish watching the rest of the seasons to see how Betty's story unfolds.
* a fair number of 相当多的
* centers around 围绕…… 展开
* career-oriented 以事业为导向的；注重职业发展的
* glamorous 富有魅力的；迷人的
* rather plain appearance 相当普通的长相
* what sets her apart from others 她与他人不同的是
* sharp brain 敏锐的头脑
* lands a job 找到一份工作
* shark tank 充满竞争、残酷的环境
* ruthless 冷酷无情的；残忍的
* where looks seem to matter most 在这个（时尚圈）地方外表似乎是最重要的
* stands out like a sore thumb 显得格格不入；格外显眼
* being intimidated 被吓到；intimidate（恐吓、威胁 ）
* backstabbing colleagues 在背后使坏的同事（backstabbing 背后捅刀子 ）
* unrealistic deadlines 不切实际的截止期限
* manages to find a way 设法找到办法
* I'm drawn to this show 我被这部剧吸引（“be drawn to” 固定短语，表 “被…… 吸引” ）
* blessed with conventional good looks 有着传统意义上的美貌（be blessed with：有幸拥有 ）
* burning desire 强烈的渴望
* has the will and the wits 有决心和智慧
* overcome obstacles 克服障碍
* sub-plots 次要情节；支线剧情
* feel more relatable 让人更有共鸣
* satirical take 讽刺性的呈现（take在此为名词：观点、呈现方式 ）
* thought-provoking 发人深省的
* All in all 总而言之；总的来说
* a source of motivation 动力的源泉
* to boot 而且；除此之外
* story unfolds 故事展开；情节推进
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