EOI B1&B2 Module 7 Resources.
- WEBCI Online English material
- Feb 16
- 3 min read
🌟 Celebrities and Fame Vocabulary
🟢 Level B1 (Intermediate)
Focus: Basic descriptions of fame, fans, and simple career events.
1. Phrasal Verbs (B1)
Show off: To try to make people admire your abilities or possessions.
Example: Some celebrities love to show off their expensive cars on Instagram.
Turn up: To arrive or appear (often at an event).
Example: Hundreds of fans turned up to see the actor at the premiere.
Go on: To continue happening.
Example: The interview went on for over an hour.
Take off: To suddenly become successful or popular.
Example: Her career really took off after she appeared in that talent show.
2. Idioms & Expressions (B1)
In the spotlight: Being the center of attention.
Example: Being in the spotlight can be very stressful for young singers.
A dream come true: Something that you have wanted for a long time that finally happens.
Example: Winning the Oscar was a dream come true for him.
Overnight success: Someone who becomes famous very quickly.
Example: Many people think she’s an overnight success, but she worked hard for years.
3. Essential Nouns (B1)
Fan: A person who admires a famous person or a sport.
Example: The singer has millions of fans all over the world.
Role model: A person that others admire and try to copy.
Example: Many athletes are great role models for children.
Paparazzi: Photographers who follow famous people to take pictures of them.
Example: The paparazzi were waiting outside the restaurant all night.
Rumor: Something people are talking about that may or may not be true.
Example: There is a rumor that the band is breaking up.
4. Adjectives (B1)
Well-known: Famous; known by a lot of people.
Example: He is a well-known journalist in the UK.
Talented: Having a natural ability to do something well.
Example: She is a very talented actress and singer.
Private: Not for the public; personal.
Example: Celebrities often want to keep their family life private.
🔵 Level B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
Focus: Public scrutiny, career management, and the impact of the media.
1. Phrasal Verbs (B2)
Rise to (fame): To become famous or successful.
Example: He rose to fame in the 90s as a member of a boy band.
Live up to: To be as good as people expected.
Example: The new star is finding it hard to live up to the media's expectations.
Fade away: To slowly disappear or become less famous.
Example: After the scandal, his popularity began to fade away.
Cash in on: To use a situation to make money (often in a negative way).
Example: The actor tried to cash in on his fame by writing a quick book.
2. Idioms & Collocations (B2)
In the public eye: Often seen in the media and known by many people.
Example: When you are in the public eye, you lose your privacy.
Fifteen minutes of fame: A very short period of being famous.
Example: Most reality TV stars only get their fifteen minutes of fame.
On thin ice: In a risky situation where you might get into trouble.
Example: The athlete is on thin ice with his team after missing practice.
3. Nouns (B2)
Scrutiny: Careful and detailed examination.
Example: Famous people's lives are under constant scrutiny from the press.
Endorsement: A statement or ad where a celebrity says they use a product.
Example: He signed a huge endorsement deal with a sports brand.
Entourage: A group of people who travel with an important person.
Example: The movie star arrived with a large entourage of assistants.
Headline: The title of a news story, printed in large letters.
Example: The actor’s divorce was in all the headlines this morning.
4. Adjectives (B2)
A-list: Used to describe the most famous and successful celebrities.
Example: The party was full of A-list actors and directors.
High-profile: Attracting a lot of attention from the public and media.
Example: The lawyer is working on a high-profile case involving a celebrity.
Controversial: Causing a lot of disagreement or or public discussion.
Example: The singer made some controversial comments during the interview.
Candid: Honest and telling the truth, even if it is difficult.
Example: In her book, she gives a candid account of her struggle with fame.
5. Verbs (B2)
Sustain: To make something continue for a long time.
Example: It's difficult to sustain a successful career in Hollywood.
Tarnish: To make people have a worse opinion of someone.
Example: The cheating scandal tarnished his reputation as a "family man".
Leverage: To use something you have to get an advantage.
Example: She leveraged her fame to start a successful charity.
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