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Unit seven: Fame
Reading
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To entertain readers
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To criticise celebrities for their extravagant spending
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To encourage readers to spend more money
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To point out that fame comes at a cost
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The Beckams, who are currently based in Los Angeles... |
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Fashion icon Paris Hilton´s shopping sprees are legendary; take a peek inside her wardrobe and you´ll find it jam packed with designer labels |
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… many of whom choose to jet off to an exotic destination for a well-deserved holiday |
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With its luxurious hotels and secluded beaches |
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The island boasts a number of stunning beaches |
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Jhonny Depp have been spotted soaking up the Caribbean sun |
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In whatever way stars choose spend their money |
Vocabulary & Grammar
ADJECTIVES DERIVING FROM VERBS AND NOUNS
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Astronomy |
astronomical |
impress |
impressive |
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differ |
different |
luxury |
luxurious |
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legend |
legendary |
nature |
natural |
Speaking
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Heroic |
Selfless |
Rescue |
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Fame |
Private life |
Ambitious |
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Reality TV show |
Privacy |
Intrusion |
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Protect |
Invite |
Media |
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Pose |
In the limelight |
Notorious |
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Risk one´s life |
Brave |
Set an example |
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Trend setting |
Support a charity |
Red carpet |
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Shameful secret |
Paparazzi are taken tons of pictures |
Preserve your personal life |
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They deal with a lot of money |
It reminds me to ... |
He has an undeniable talent |
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Stand-up comedian |
Glossary
mingle |ˈmɪŋg(ə)l|
verb
mix or cause to mix together: [ no obj. ] : the sound of voices mingled with a scraping of chairs | [ with obj. ] : a smell which mingled disinfectant and soap.
• [ no obj. ] move among and engage with others at a social function: a chance to mingle with celebs.
peek |piːk|
verb [ no obj., with adverbial ]
look quickly or furtively: faces peeked from behind twitched curtains.
secluded |sɪˈkluːdɪd|
adjective
(of a place) not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private: the gardens are quiet and secluded.
visa |ˈviːzə|
noun
an endorsement on a passport indicating that the holder is allowed to enter, leave, or stay for a specified period of time in a country. a tourist visa. the Home Office has extended her visa. an exit visa. [ as modifier ] : US visa restrictions.
boast 1 |bəʊst|
verb
1 [ reporting verb ] talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities: [ no obj. ] : she boasted about her many conquests | [ with clause ] : he boasted that he had taken part in the crime | [ with direct speech ] : Ted used to boast ‘I manage ten people.’.
onlooker |ˈɒnlʊkə|
noun
a non-participating observer; a spectator: a crowd of fascinated onlookers.
trial |ˈtrʌɪəl|
noun
1 a formal examination of evidence by a judge, typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings: the newspaper accounts of the trial | [ mass noun ] : the editor was summoned to stand trial for libel.
2 a test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something: clinical trials must establish whether the new hip replacements are working.
• a sports match to test the ability of players eligible for selection to a team. he cracked his ankle the week before the final trial.
• a test of individual ability on a motorcycle over rough ground or on a road.
• (trials) an event in which horses, dogs, or other animals compete or perform: horse trials.
delighted |dɪˈlʌɪtɪd|
adjective
feeling or showing great pleasure: a delighted smile | [ with infinitive ] : we were delighted to see her.
limelight |ˈlʌɪmlʌɪt|
noun
1 (the limelight) the focus of public attention: the shock win has thrust him into the limelight.
2 intense white light obtained by heating lime, formerly used in theatres.
notorious |nə(ʊ)ˈtɔːrɪəs|
adjective
famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed: Los Angeles is notorious for its smog | he was a notorious drinker and womanizer.
paparazzo |ˌpapəˈratsəʊ|
noun (pl.paparazzi |-tsi| ) (usu. paparazzi)
a freelance photographer who pursues celebrities to get photographs of them.