A. Listen to four people talking about celebrities and celebrity culture. What does each person say? Choose the correct statements. 1. Speaker 1.
A.
Celebrities are often boring people.
B.
Celebrity culture is harmful to children.
C.
Celebrities can set a good example.
D.
Gossiping about celebrities is normal.
E.
Celebrities are almost family.
2.
2. Speaker 2
A.
Celebrities are often boring people.
B.
Celebrity culture is harmful to children.
C.
Celebrities can set a good example.
D.
Gossiping about celebrities is normal.
E.
Celebrities are almost family.
3.
3. Speaker 3
A.
Celebrities are often boring people.
B.
Celebrity culture is harmful to children.
C.
Celebrities can set a good example.
D.
Gossiping about celebrities is normal.
E.
Celebrities are almost family.
4.
4. Speaker 4
A.
Celebrities are often boring people.
B.
Celebrity culture is harmful to children.
C.
Celebrities can set a good example.
D.
Gossiping about celebrities is normal.
E.
Celebrities are almost family.
5.
B. Complete the paragraphs with who, that, which, or --. sometimes there is more than one correct answer. 5. Children can watch all sorts of films nowadays, __________ worries some people.
A.
who
B.
that
C.
which
D.
--
6.
6. Parents, __________ often know less about computers than their children, can find it difficult to monitor what their kids are watching.
A.
who
B.
that
C.
which
D.
--
7.
7. Another concern is __________ young people spend too much time watching TV and other media.
A.
who
B.
that
C.
which
D.
--
8.
8. Many people use computers all the time now, __________ has changed the way __________ they work and think.
A.
who / that
B.
that / --
C.
which / that
D.
which / --
9.
9. Today's students, __________ spend a lot of time working on their laptops, can take mental breaks without even leaving their desk.
A.
who
B.
that
C.
which
D.
--
10.
10. Some people video and upload anything __________ they think is funny or interesting, __________ means there is a lot to watch online.
A.
who / that
B.
that / which
C.
which / which
D.
-- / which
11.
11. With all these distractions so easily availabe, people are learning _________ they need to manage their time well, __________ is a useful skill in all walks of life.
A.
who / --
B.
that / which
C.
which / that
D.
-- / --
12.
C. Complete the article with the correct prepositions. 12. Teachers have expressed concern______ the effects _____ TV _____ some of their students.
A.
about / of / on
B.
in / of / on
C.
with / about / between
13.
13. They believe there is a link _____ the fact that some students fall asleep in class and the increase _____ the amount of TV they watch.
A.
about / between
B.
between / in
C.
with / about
14.
14. Being so tired obviously has an influence _____ their ability to learn, and an impact _____ their behavior.
A.
about / between
B.
on / on
C.
with / about
15.
15. Staying up late watching TV or playing video games is one cause _____ teenagers' tiredness. This is not just because they spend less time in bed.
A.
about
B.
of
C.
with
16.
16. The results _____ several studies suggest another reason _____ students' lack of sleep: after several hours watching a screen, it can take a long time for the mind to relax and "switch off." This means that even if they go to bed at a reasonable time, they are unable to fall asleep immediately.
A.
of / for
B.
in / of
C.
with / about
17.
D. Complete the sentences with words or expressions from the box. 17. It is often easier to __________ celebrities when they are having problems in their lives.
A.
a complex issue
B.
are familiar with
C.
critics of
D.
extreme
E.
identify with
F.
turn their attention to
18.
18. Psychologists should __________ the way celebrity culture affects young children.
A.
a complex issue
B.
are familiar with
C.
critics of
D.
extreme
E.
identify with
F.
turn their attention to
19.
19. Although people often admire celebrities, there are also many __________ their extravagant lifestyles.
A.
a complex issue
B.
are familiar with
C.
critics of
D.
extreme
E.
identify with
F.
turn their attention to
20.
20. Reporters sometimes put celebrities under __________ pressure.
A.
a complex issue
B.
are familiar with
C.
critics of
D.
extreme
E.
identify with
F.
turn their attention to
21.
21. How much information we should have about celebrities' private lives is __________.
A.
a complex issue
B.
are familiar with
C.
critics of
D.
extreme
E.
identify with
F.
turn their attention to
22.
E. Choose the correct words to complete each sentence. 22. Jo: You know __________ People who talk about TV shows all the time.
A.
what gets me?
B.
what's great?
C.
what's unusual?
23.
23. Dan: I know, it's so annoying. I don't even have a TV at home, __________.
A.
which some people think is weird
B.
which is hard work
C.
which they understand
24.
24. Jo: But you subscribe to websites and watch stuff on your computer, right? Dan: Yeah, I watch a lot of movies online, __________ is great.
A.
what
B.
which
C.
who
25.
25. Jo: So do you never watch any regular TV programs, like reality or talent shows? Dan: Not really. All those shows are just so boring. And you know what __________ Everybody talks about them all the time -it's terrible!
A.
really interests me?
B.
I really hate?
C.
is really unusual?
26.
26. Jo: So do you like any TV shows? Dan: Well I like some documentaries, and sci-fi movies. But I only talk about them with other sci-fi fans! Jo: __________ I never watch sci-fi movies!
A.
Which is just fine!
B.
Which is so annoying!
C.
Which I don't like!
27.
F. Read the article. Add the missing phases. 27. What's the phrase for number 1?
