The cult of celebrities: Reading

The cult of celebrities: Reading

Talk about the picture.

Reading

Read the information in the box. Can you name any celebrity endorsements? Which ones are most memorable? Why? Discuss with a partner.

Read the definiton.

Exercise 01

Let's watch a video. Then, tell your partners if you liked it and why.

Express your opinion

• I can say that ...

• I personally believe that ...

• My expression is that ...

• Speaking personally, ...

• I would say that ...

• I am of the opinion that ...

• As far as I am concerned, ...

Exercise 02

Read the paragraph and find the words on the list.

Words to look for.

• Adore (paragraph 1)

• Exorbitant (paragraph 2)

• Pitching (paragraph 2)

• Doable (paragraph 4)

• Nominal (paragraph 5)

• Merchandise (paragraph 6)

• Personable (paragraph 6)

Exercise

Skim the interview on page 91. Then match each of the interviewer's questions below with one of Ben's answers.

Reading strategy

Exercise 04

Do you think celebrity endorsements work? Why or why not?