Continue and complete sentences however you see fit:
1 Marks and Spencer’s are planning to
2 Clothing chains like H&M
3 You do not have to be physically present to
4 Often examples of work place harassment
5 Stars like Justin Bieber developed an initial fan
6 Tom Cruise’s involvement
7 The attraction of Twitter to celebrities is the
8 The attention paid to celebrities by the media has been considered
9 The rise of celebrity culture makes the average teenager
Phrasal verbs
bask in sth
camp out
feed off sth
fend off
get at sb
grind sb down
lighten up
pop up
weigh on sb
1 cause to feel worried or troubled
2 wear down with constant difficult requests
3 appear unexpectedly
4 live outdoors temporarily, often in a tent
5 use something to continue to exist or get stronger
6 criticize in an unkind way
7 take pleasure in something
8 discourage, prevent something unwanted
9 relax or take more easily
Grammar 1: the imperative
You are a manager to a foolish celebrity. How might say the following things more directly to your celebrity client?
1. Not allowing yourself to be photographed is not the best way to shake off the paparazzi.
For God's Sake my dear! Don't try...
2. A helpful hint for coming out well in photographs is to practise smiling in the mirror.
Now darling, practice smiling...
3. You should never, under any circumstances, lose control with photographers or journalists for fear of getting negative press.
Now, now, now! Don't ever...
4. If in any doubt about the right look, you need to get a stylist.
Trust me honey - get...
5. Swearing is frowned upon if you are trying to appeal to a younger market.
Wash out your mouth! Keep your language squeaky clean...
6. You should definitely arrange specific publicity outings that make you look good with your fan base.
Listen up Sugar! Words of Wisdom! Amen! You've got to...
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What do these words have in common?
imperfections
over-exposure
dissatisfied
unrealistic
over-emphasise
unattainable
disclaimer
decline
negative
faulty
depression
impossibly
flaws
flawless
deceiving
misled
misrepresent
adversely
disorder
What does the phrase "body positive" mean to you?
Grammar: In the News
Match the sentence below to the right tense name.
Present simple
Present simple passive
Present perfect
Present perfect passive
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
1. We must help young women understand they are being misled by unrealistic images in the media.
2. Many are considering legislation that would require advertisements containing altered photos to carry disclaimers.
2. Many are considering legislation that would require advertisements containing altered photos to carry disclaimers.
3. Advertisers have gone too far.
4. Hundreds of models, every year, are subjected to the digital knife.
5. Once low self-esteem has been formed, the negative perception permeates through every thought.
6. Airbrushed photography encourages impressionable youth to believe in realities that do not exist.
What is this article going to be about?
Fake news announcement
We interrupt this broadcast for an important announcement. Friends – the Reunion will resume shortly.
Harry Windsor, former Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, has died suddenly. A spokesperson for the British Royal Family at Buckingham Palace in London made the announcement a few minutes ago via a hastily called online press conference.
The cause of death of still unclear. The spokesperson refused to comment on widespread rumors that the former Price had been hospitalized after contracting Covid-19. More information is expected to come to hand in the coming hours. It is understood that the Prince died at 6.07pm in Vancouver this evening. His wife, Meghan Markle, former Duchess of Sussex, was by his side. According to unofficial sources the Prince had recently returned from an unofficial trip to Milan.
To repeat. Harry Windsor, former Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, has died suddenly.
Please stand by for a full update in a special news bulletin at 8pm, directly after the conclusion of Friends – the Reunion, which resumes now. We apologize for this interruption.
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