I CAN’T BELIEVE THEY...
Transcriptions.
(Read the dialogues below.)
A. Have you read the columnist’s article about this celebrity?
B. Yes! I can’t believe he has drinking problems and needs to go to rehab.
A. Me, too! Such a shame, he’s a really good actor.
B. Yeah. He’s been the talk of the town ever since the article got published.
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A. I heard that pop singer got into another scandal.
B. Yeah. The paparazzi took a picture of her totally drunk at a bar.
A. She‘s so controversial ! She’s always all over the news!
B. And she’s becoming more famous because of the gossip about her.
A. I think she doesn’t mind all this because she loves being in the spotlight.
(rehab: reabilitação)
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
columnist - colunista
Example: The columnist wrote some revealing things about the superstar.
O colunista escreveu coisas reveladoras sobre o superstar.
gossip - fofoca
Example: My friends are gossiping about the pregnant actress. They’re arguing about who the baby’s father could be.
Meus amigos estão fofocando sobre aquela atriz que está grávida. Estão discutindo sobre quem poderia ser o pai.
controversial - controverso
Example: Many people are talking about the controversial film.
Muitas pessoas estão falando sobre aquele filme controverso.
scandal - escandalo
Example: The scandal made the young celebrity unpopular.
paparazzi - paparazzi
Example:
The paparazzi chased the actress to get a photo of her.
Os paparazzi seguiram a atriz pra conseguir uma foto dela.
Expressions
Expressões
I can’t believe he/she/they...
Não acredito que ele/ela/eles...
Example: I can’t believe she gave up acting! She was really good at it.
Não acredito que ela desistiu de ser atriz! Ela era muito boa
He/She loves being in the spotlight.
Ela/ele ama ser o centro das atenções.
Example: She loves being in the spotlight. She enjoys performing in front of many people.
Ela ama ser o centro das atenções. Ela gosta de atuar na frente de muitas pessoas.
He/She is the talk of the town.
Ela/ele é o assunto da cidade.
Example:
He’s been the talk of the town after his hit movie debut.
Ele é o assunto da cidade desde que o lançamento do seu primeiro filme.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
A. My favorite singer finally proved that the_____________________ involving her was false.
B. I also heard that she ’s taking legal action against the____________________ who wrote the article
A. That’s a good move. ____________________ lately, and many people have judged her because of the scandal.
B. Yeah. I hope people will stop _________________ about her.
Legal action: ação legal
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
A. Who do you think is the most controversial celebrity in your country?
B. I’d say _________________________________ is the most controversial.
A. Oh, I see. What made him/her controversial?
B. I think it’s because _________________________________.
A. Really? I haven’t really heard of him/her before. Maybe I’ll look him/her up.
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
1. Make a text:
1. Who is your favorite Brazilian celebrity?
2. Who is your favorite international celebrity?
3. What makes a celebrity popular?
4. What are the advantages of being popular?
5. If given the chance, would you want to be a famous celebrity? Why or why not?
2. Say It!
1. Name the most popular actor/actress in your country. Explain why many people like him/her.
Fale o nome da/o atriz/ator mais popular do seu país. Explique porque tantas pessoas a/o conhecem
2. Mention two bits of celebrity gossip that you read or heard of recently. Briefly discuss both.
Mencione duas fofocas sobre celebridades que você tenha lido recentemente. Discuta brevemente ambas.
3. Let’s say your tutor is a new celebrity. Give him/her some ideas on how you think s/he can become more popular.
Digamos que seu professor seja uma celebridade em acensão, De dicas para ele de como ele pode se tornar mais popular.
4. Pretend that you’re a celebrity. Discuss some ways to avoid getting involved in big issues or scandals.
Finja que você é uma celebridade. Discuta algumas maneiras de evitar ser envolvido em grandes problemas ou escândalos.
