WorksheetsA Study of Western Celebrity
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
"Social media boosts 'celebrity status' globally." Which is the synonym of "celebrity status"?
public salary
widespread literacy
social isolation
fame and prominence
"Modern 'broadcasting' promotes cultural trends." Which is the synonym of "broadcasting"?
airing to the public
private messaging
written archiving
secret publishing
"The 'concept' of fame has evolved over time." Which is the synonym of "concept"?
timetable
idea
schedule
rumor
"Society’s 'notion' of success is media-driven." Which is the synonym of "notion"?
belief
machine
athlete
statue
"Historians 'term' certain figures as iconic." Which is the synonym of "term"?
delay
replace
label
borrow
"Many students show 'admiration for' famous athletes." Which is the synonym of "admiration for"?
respect for
fear of
control of
doubt about
"An athlete’s 'physical achievement' inspires public admiration." Which is the synonym of "physical achievement"?
political promise
athletic accomplishment
artistic neglect
social concept
"Some celebrities overcome 'hardship' to achieve fame." Which is the synonym of "hardship"?
luxury
promotion
adversity
"Improved 'literacy' enhances cultural awareness." Which is the synonym of "literacy"?
reading ability
food supply
royal power
physical strength
"There is 'widespread' media coverage of stars today." Which is the synonym of "widespread"?
limited
accidental
prevalent
imaginary
"Original artists are valued because their work is 'original'." Which is the synonym of "original"?
authentic
frequent
crowded
forgetful
"Some fans 'obsess' over celebrity lifestyles." Which is the synonym of "obsess"?
relax
fixate
ignore
deny
"Media coverage is fueled by 'gossip and scandals'." Which is the synonym of "gossip and scandals"?
portraits and statues
policies and laws
rumors and controversies
myths and legends
"People have long been interested in 'the fantastic and the famous'." Which is the synonym of "the fantastic and the famous"?
ordinary and unknown
extraordinary and celebrated
weak and forgotten
private and hidden
"Fans called the performance 'awesome' after the show." Which is the synonym of "awesome"?
disappointing
impressive
temporary
frequent
"Celebrity culture continues to 'evolve' with technology." Which is the synonym of "evolve"?
decline
develop
conceal
forbid
"The word has 'has its roots in' ancient Roman language." Which is the synonym of "has its roots in"?
is compared with
originates from
is hidden by
ends with
"Celebrity status 'is derived from' public admiration." Which is the synonym of "is derived from"?
comes from
turns into
argues against
departs from
"Modern 'civilization' reflects its values through media." Which is the synonym of "civilization"?
illness
entertainment
society
fabric
"There is 'frequent' media coverage of film stars." Which is the synonym of "frequent" (adj.)?
rare
regular
fake
silent
"Fans 'frequent' celebrity events for inspiration." Which is the synonym of "frequent" (v.)?
avoid
visit often
delete
publish
"Populous cities are described as 'populous' in reports." Which is the synonym of "populous"?
deeply educated
densely populated
historically neglected
culturally original
"Ancient 'deities' shaped cultural narratives." Which is the synonym of "deities"?
gods
athletes
rulers
audiences
"'A vast number of' people follow celebrity news online." Which is the synonym of "a vast number of"?
a limited amount of
a controlled portion of
many
hardly any
"Ancient stories celebrated 'immortals' in myths." Which is the synonym of "immortals"?
temporary workers
eternal figures
common readers
modern actors
"Public 'figures' often influence social trends." Which is the synonym of "figures"?
icons
shortages
carvings
roots
Artistic "creation" shapes cultural heritage. Which is the synonym of "creation"?
erosion
invention
neglect
decline
"Ancient myths still influence modern culture." Which is the synonym of "myths"?
legends
newspapers
broadcasts
salaries
"Media can personalize celebrity stories for audiences." Which is the synonym of "personalize"?
simplify
customize
destroy
silence
Performances "thrilled and excited the common people" in ancient times. Which is the synonym of "thrilled and excited the common people"?
bored the public
captivated ordinary people
ignored the crowd
misled the audience
"Many amateur and professional athletes gain media attention." Which is the synonym of "amateur and professional athletes"?
musicians and painters
non-experts and experts in sport
kings and monarchs
writers and editors
"Victors could be treated as heroes by society." Which is the synonym of "be treated as heroes"?
be ignored
be celebrated
be criticized
be abandoned
"Some stars be elevated to god-like status by fans." Which is the synonym of "be elevated to god-like status"?
be forgotten quickly
be idolized intensely
be punished publicly
be limited locally
Roman "gladiators" were admired for bravery. Which is the synonym of "gladiators"?
warriors
teachers
publishers
audiences
"Modern athletes are equivalent to ancient heroes." Which is the synonym of "equivalent"?
comparable
miraculous
disappointing
neglected
Great artists may "be revered by" global audiences. Which is the synonym of "be revered by"?
be respected by
be dismissed by
be avoided by
be replaced by
Myths describe "heroics and superhuman strength" in vivid detail. Which is the synonym of "heroics and superhuman strength"?
bravery and extraordinary power
illness and scarcity
literacy and printing
gossip and rumors
"The Dark Ages lasted, spanning approximately 400-1300 AD." Which is the synonym of "spanning approximately 400-1300 AD"?
covering roughly 400-1300 AD
beginning exactly in 1300 AD
ending before 400 AD
repeating every 100 years
"During crises, athletics and the arts were largely forgotten." Which is the synonym of "athletics and the arts were largely forgotten"?
were celebrated widely
were neglected
were broadcast daily
were published commercially
"Throughout history, monarchs and rulers held power." Which is the synonym of "monarchs and rulers"?
kings and leaders
athletes and actors
writers and readers
bloggers and reporters
"In the Dark Ages, religious figures took on newfound fame." Which is the synonym of "religious figures took on newfound fame"?
became less visible
gained prominence
lost followers
avoided attention
Many people believed in "miraculous" events. Which is the synonym of "miraculous"?
ordinary
wondrous
harmful
scarce
The story was "fascinating" for many readers. Which is the synonym of "fascinating"?
captivating
repetitive
shallow
silent
War and "food shortages" caused widespread suffering. Which is the synonym of "food shortages"?
food scarcity
public literacy
royal portraits
athletic success
Artists rose during "the Renaissance period". Which is the synonym of "the Renaissance period"?
the industrial age
the revival era
the dark ages
the digital age
Interest in rulers began to "fade" over time. Which is the synonym of "fade"?
intensify
diminish
appear
expand
New trends "emerge" through media platforms. Which is the synonym of "emerge"?
vanish
arise
weaken
repeat
Societies may fall into "neglect" of the arts. Which is the synonym of "neglect"?
appreciation
disregard
evolution
admiration
Education increases "appreciation for portraits, statues and stone carvings". Which is the synonym of "appreciation for portraits, statues and stone carvings"?
valuing visual artworks
spreading gossip online
reducing public literacy
ignoring cultural heritage
"Artists may "be noted for their works and their personal achievements"." Which is the synonym of "be noted for their works and their personal achievements"?
be punished for fame
be recognized for accomplishments
be hidden from audiences
be limited to one culture
"Some stars "surpass" their rivals in popularity." Which is the synonym of "surpass"?
abandon
exceed
delay
weaken
"A "supreme celebrity" can influence global culture." Which is the synonym of "supreme celebrity"?
a top star
a forgotten figure
a local teacher
a secret writer
"Many artists "achieve moderate celebrity" through publications." Which is the synonym of "achieve moderate celebrity"?
gain modest fame
lose public interest
reject media attention
become illiterate
"In early times, "the global reach of their fame was limited"." Which is the synonym of "the global reach of their fame was limited"?
their popularity was worldwide
their fame stayed restricted
their status was supreme
their audience was mass
"Printing expanded due to "technological advances"." Which is the synonym of "technological advances"?
economic declines
scientific innovations
cultural myths
political scandals
"New tools "make publishing commercially viable" for newspapers." Which is the synonym of "make publishing commercially viable"?
make publishing profitable
make publishing illegal
make publishing temporary
make publishing silent
"The "availability of the" written word increased sharply." Which is the synonym of "the availability of the"?
the absence of
the limited use of
the access to
the decline of
"Fame is often "be accompanied by" media attention." Which is the synonym of "be accompanied by"?
be joined by
be separated from
be replaced by
be hidden by
"Newspapers reached "a mass audience" in the 1700s." Which is the synonym of "a mass audience"?
a small committee
a private group
the general public
a royal court
"Through media, "ordinary people become intimately knowledgeable about the figures they most admired"." Which is the synonym of "ordinary people become intimately knowledgeable about the figures they most admired"?
common readers become deeply familiar with admired figures
rulers stop caring about artists entirely
fans forget celebrities as trends fade
citizens avoid learning about public lives
"Radio and film "took off" in the 1900s." Which is the synonym of "took off" (meaning became successful quickly)?
disappeared instantly
became popular rapidly
became less available
stayed locally limited
"Radio began to "make its way into" the average home." Which is the synonym of "make its way into"?
penetrate gradually
collapse suddenly
vanish completely
remain unknown
"Professional athletes began to "be regarded as" stars." Which is the synonym of "be regarded as"?
be seen as
be forced into
be removed from
be argued against
"Media "entirely" shapes celebrity perceptions." Which is the synonym of "entirely"?
partly
completely
accidentally
briefly
"The "rise of" television changed celebrity culture." Which is the synonym of "the rise of"?
the decline of
the emergence of
the neglect of
the end of
"The "emergence of" reality TV created new stars." Which is the synonym of "the emergence of"?
the disappearance of
the sudden appearance of
the slow neglect of
the harmful impact of
"TV helped "cement the premier level of celebrity" for film stars." Which is the synonym of "cement the premier level of celebrity"?
weaken top stardom
solidify leading fame
hide public figures
limit global reach
"Reality shows can create "a short burst of fame" for unknown people." Which is the synonym of "a short burst of fame"?
lasting prominence
fleeting stardom
supreme celebrity
original status
"Producers suggested "an attractive appearance" could bring popularity." Which is the synonym of "an attractive appearance"?
appealing look
frequent hardship
vast literacy
miraculous death
"Youth "in particular" follow celebrity news online." Which is the synonym of "in particular"?
especially
rarely
previously
randomly
"Some performers "deserve to" be famous for talent." Which is the synonym of "deserve to"?
forbid
merit
ignore
postpone
"Without attention, fame may "diminish" quickly." Which is the synonym of "diminish"?
increase
lessen
personalize
broadcast
"New technology can "signal the beginning of" cultural shifts." Which is the synonym of "signal the beginning of"?
conceal the start of
mark the start of
deny the cause of
delay the end of
"A \"growing number of people + V\" follow stars on social media." Which is the synonym of "a growing number of people + V"?
fewer and fewer people
an increasing number of people
a fixed number of people
no people at all
"Readers \"become informed\" through articles and reports." Which is the synonym of "become informed"?
lose interest
gain knowledge
show hardship
take off
"High \"exposure to\" celebrity news shapes opinions." Which is the synonym of "exposure to"?
fear of
contact with
neglect of
decline of
"Media helps \"expand\" a star’s influence worldwide." Which is the synonym of "expand"?
shrink
extend
ignore
damage
"Fame can \"be entirely dependent on\" media coverage." Which is the synonym of "be entirely dependent on"?
rely wholly on
differ strongly from
be superior to
be unrelated to
"Social media increases \"celebrity status\" among teenagers." Which is the synonym of "celebrity status"?
lasting hardship
public recognition
food shortage
artistic neglect
"Continuous \"broadcasting\" keeps celebrities in the spotlight." Which is the synonym of "broadcasting"?
private debating
public airing
silent reading
delayed printing
"The \"concept\" of modern celebrity changes rapidly." Which is the synonym of "concept"?
notion
shortage
ruler
athlete
"The \"notion\" that fame equals success is widespread." Which is the synonym of "notion"?
statue
belief
broadcast
hardship
"Critics \"term\" some influencers as celebrities." Which is the synonym of "term"?
admire
label
neglect
fade
"Public \"admiration for\" athletes can shape youth culture." Which is the synonym of "admiration for"?
respect for
shortage of
neglect of
decline of
"Athletes’ \"physical achievement\" is often celebrated." Which is the synonym of "physical achievement"?
literacy improvement
athletic success
publishing growth
cultural neglect
"Some celebrities discuss \"hardship\" to appear relatable." Which is the synonym of "hardship"?
luxury
adversity
miracle
concept
"Greater \"literacy\" helped newspapers reach more readers." Which is the synonym of "literacy"?
superstition
reading competence
god-like status
physical strength
"There is \"widespread\" fascination with celebrity lives." Which is the synonym of "widespread"?
minimal
extensive
accidental
private
"Fans praise \"original\" performances more than copied ones." Which is the synonym of "original"?
authentic
frequent
populous
derived
"Some people \"obsess\" about fame and image." Which is the synonym of "obsess"?
fixate
publish
emerge
diminish
"Media thrives on \"gossip and scandals\" about stars." Which is the synonym of "gossip and scandals"?
myths and deities
rumors and controversies
portraits and statues
literacy and publishing
"Stories about \"the fantastic and the famous\" spread quickly online." Which is the synonym of "the fantastic and the famous"?
the ordinary and the unknown
the extraordinary and the renowned
the neglected and the forgotten
the literate and the educated
"An \"awesome\" concert can instantly boost a singer’s fame." Which is the synonym of "awesome"?
remarkable
disappointing
neglected
limited
"Celebrity culture will continue to \"evolve\" in the digital age." Which is the synonym of "evolve"?
disappear
progress
repeat
freeze
"The word \"has its roots in\" Latin origins." Which is the synonym of "has its roots in"?
differs from
stems from
hides in
ends in
"Modern fame \"is derived from\" technology and attention." Which is the synonym of "is derived from"?
originates from
is unrelated to
is forced into
is hidden by
"Our \"civilization\" is increasingly media-driven." Which is the synonym of "civilization"?
disease
society
sculpture
myth
"News sites give \"frequent\" updates about celebrities." Which is the synonym of "frequent" (adj.)?
occasional
regular
miraculous
limited
"Tourists "frequent" famous cultural sites in Europe."
Which is the synonym of "frequent" (v.)?
avoid completely
visit regularly
criticize publicly
publish widely
"In "populous" regions, celebrity news spreads faster."
Which is the synonym of "populous"?
sparsely settled
densely populated
economically limited
economically limited
