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EU Complete the second part of the text from 1.2 with words .% Vocabulary note
from the box.
The prefix non- adds the meaning
attaining rewards consultancy credibility non-famous 'not' or the opposite of' to adjectives
reality talented royalty sectors value or nouns. Some of the more common
words which begin with non- include:
adjectives: non-addictive, non-
Celebrity culture has pervaded almost all (1)
sectors
disposable, non-essential, non-
of society. It is no longer restricted to (2) judgemental , non-political, non-profit-
film stars and singers. However, only a small number making ,non-specific,non-standard
of people can achieve celebrity. For those who do, the nouns: non-belieuer, non-smoker,
can be huge (4)
(3) non-swimmer, non-fiction
work is often a lucrative area, as is advertising branded products.
TV show and you will find
Watch any (5)
celebrity.
contestants who dream of (6)
However, any fame they achieve is likely to be fleeting and with

limited social or economic (7)
In many industries, such as the arts, celebrity can be
people working
advantageous. Many (8)
in the arts are likely to be relatively poorly paid even though
as their more famous
they may be as (9)
counterparts. 1'his results in resentment amongst colleagues,
with people actually facing a loss of (10)

1.6 COLLOCATION Complete the compound nouns in bold with a word from the box.

attention coverage empire endorsements gossip lifestyle

He has a global media Noire worth billions of dollars and his wife is a supermodel.
1
She wanted to marry a footballer so that she could experience a celebrity
2
of their products as a kind of walking advertisement.
Designers try to get celebrity
3
of the royal visit largely focused on the princess's wardrobe.
Media
4
true or otherwise, sells a lot of newspapers these days.
5
Celebrity
from the likes of paparazzi can be uncomfortable and intrusive.
6
The persistence of media
En Find and correct the two misspelt words in each sentence.
Paparrazi who stack celebrities can earn large sums of money. Po oarazit.
1
I dislike famos people, but think I still envie them a bit.
2
Celebrities who acheive fame very quickly are often forgetten just as quickly.
3
Many very tallented individuels never become famous.
4
Retired sports personnalities often earn money form speaking fees.
5
I highly recomend her biography. It's full of wierd celebrity anecdotes.
6
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