A Susan Boyle was an ordinary (普通的)middle-aged British woman. She lived in a house with her cat in a small town. She didn't have much education. But she had a very good voice. As a kid, she sang in church choirs and school plays. For a living, she sang at local bars.
On April 10, 2009, she appeared on the reality show(真人秀) Britain's Got Talent. She was fat. Her hair was untidy and her clothes seemed old. The audience (观众) laughed at her. But then she opened her mouth. A beautiful voice was singing I Dreamed a Dream. Everyone was amazed(震惊的). At the end of her song, the audience jumped to their feet and clapped their hands excitedly.
Almost overnight, Susan became a household name. She won fans and millions of admirers(仰慕者). Her online videos have drawn over 85.2 million hits(点击). Susan's fans admire her courage(勇气) and her voice. Her story tells us the truth of an old saying “Never judge a book by its cover.” Susan may look ordinary, but she can certainly sing. Her love for music has kept her going.
