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Celebrity, Fame & Public LifeL07
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Use of English

Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

50 minC1c1use_of_englishcelebrity-fame-public-lifeword formationkey word transformationscelebrity culturepublic life

Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of celebrity, fame & public life.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. For C1 Advanced, pay attention to prefixes, suffixes, and noun/adness/adjective changes.

The lives of the rich and famous are often seen as a constant stream of glamour, but the reality can be far more _ (1). For many, the sudden transition from anonymity to global recognition is almost _ (2). While some celebrities handle their newfound status with _ (3), others struggle with the constant presence of the paparazzi. The _ (4) of fame can lead to a sense of isolation, as many stars feel they can no longer trust those around them. Furthermore, the _ (5) of public scrutiny can be mentally draining, leading to many high-profile breakdowns. It is often argued that the _ (6) of fame is not worth the loss of privacy. However, for those driven by a desire for _ (7), the trade-off seems acceptable. Ultimately, the _ (8) of celebrity culture remains a subject of intense debate.

  1. UNREAL
  2. SURPRISE
  3. GRACE
  4. SOLITARY
  5. RELENT
  6. TEMPT
  7. RECOGNITION
  8. SUSTAIN

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

1. I am certain that she didn't mean to offend the press. | HAVE → She ____ the press. 2. It was a mistake for him to buy that expensive sports car. | SHOULD → He ___ that expensive sports car. 3. It's possible that the celebrity was actually at the party. | MIGHT → The celebrity ___ at the party. 4. You didn't need to bring such an expensive gift to the gala. | NEEDN'T → You ____ such an expensive gift to the gala. 5. I'm sure the paparazzi didn't see us coming. | MUST → The paparazzi ___ us coming. 6. It was unnecessary for them to publish the private photos. | HAVE → They ___ the private photos.

Answer key

  1. unrealistic
  2. unsurprising
  3. grace
  4. solitude
  5. relentlessness
  6. temptation
  7. recognition
  8. sustainability
  9. must not have intended to offend
  10. should not have bought
  11. might have been
  12. needn't have brought
  13. must not have seen
  14. needn't have published