Celebrities under pressure - Review 6

C2 Proficiency · Word Formation · Close-up C2, National Geographic Learning

For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.

ASSUME

STAR

OBSCURE

NOTORIETY

INVADE

PRIVATE

CHAOS

EMINENCE

The (17) ___ that celebrities lead charmed, carefree lives is often mistaken. They have problems too, not the least of which is contemplating the fleeting nature of (18) ___ and - with its loss - the fear of living the rest of their lives in (19) ___ . They are vulnerable to the evaluations of a (20) ___ fickle public who ultimately determines whether their careers continue. Other worries that blight their lives include gossip, being hounded by reporters and paparazzi, and the (21) ___ of their cherished and diminishing (22) ___ . In addition, their lives can become increasingly (23) ___ if they're away from their families for lengthy periods of time. Then there are the inner torments. Even the most (24) ___ stars can be racked with self-doubt and wonder if they are worthy of the blessings they have received. So beneath the glitzy facade, there is often to be found a person filled with insecurities and the constant need for reassurance.

Celebrities under pressure

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