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Review vocab - fame and media

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  • 9. Some celebrities behave so badly that they become __________________ for young fans.
    disastrous role models
  • Matching: 4. to be disengaged from the news
    g. not paying much attention to current events
  • 3. a disastrous role model
    a. someone whose behaviour sets a bad example
  • 8. It's important to get your news from __________________ rather than believing everything you see on social media.
    trusted news sources
  • 6. Some psychologists worry that constant selfies and showing off online are signs of __________________.
    narcissism
  • Matching: 10. to undermine something
    j. to weaken or damage something gradually
  • Matching: 2. exhibitionism
    e. deliberately drawing attention to oneself
  • 5. When people __________________, they don't pay for music or films, which reduces the money artists receive.
    pirate a song / film
  • 1. Some fans don't just admire celebrities - they __________________, following their every move online.
    worship celebrities
  • 3. A lot of young singers __________________ almost overnight after a single video goes viral.
    shoot to fame
  • Matching: 9. to strike a balance
    d. to find a fair middle point between two positions
  • Matching: 6. intellectual property
    h. creative work that is legally owned by its creator
  • Matching: 7. to compensate an artist
    f. to pay someone fairly for their work
  • 2. Her __________________ came when a talent scout saw one of her videos and offered her a contract.
    big break
  • 4. Instead of downloading films illegally, more people now use __________________ such as subscription streaming services.
    a legal alternative
  • Matching: 1. narcissism
    b. extreme self-love and self-centredness
  • 10. Governments try to protect __________________, such as songs and films, through copyright law.
    intellectual property
  • Matching: 5. royalties
    c. money paid to an artist when their work is used
  • 7. Streaming platforms pay artists __________________ every time a song is played.
    royalties
  • Matching: 8. a subscription service
    i. a service you pay for regularly to access content