BBC 6': How Fans Talk About Their Passions

Fill in the blank: Fandom is more than simply being a fan – it’s a whole ______ created by a community of people.

• culture

• game

• event

What does the term 'like-minded' mean in the context of fandoms?

• People who dislike each other

• People who share similar opinions, ideas, or interests

• People who are indifferent to each other

• People who are always in conflict.

What does 'mock' mean in the context of fandoms?

• To praise someone

• To ignore someone

• To insult someone by laughing at them

• To support someone

What is one reason fans join fandoms according to the text?

• To be alone

• To share similar interests with like-minded people

• To avoid social interactions

• To become famous.

What is an example of quirky behavior mentioned in the text?

• Dressing up as historical figures

• Dressing up as Harry Potter characters

• Dressing up as superheroes

• Dressing up as animals.

Fill in the blank: Fans sometimes get _______ for their quirky behavior.

• praised

• ignored

• mocked

• rewarded

What does Michael Bond discuss in the BBC Radio 4 programme?

• The history of music

• The meaning of fandom

• The future of technology

• The art of cooking

BIRGing means feeling good about yourself when the football team you support wins. True or False?

• True

• False

What is the opposite of BIRGing?

• CORFing

• Surfing

• Bouncing

• Cheering

CORFing involves distancing yourself from the team you support when they ____. A) Lose B) Win C) Draw D) Play.

• Lose

• Win

• Draw

• Play