WHAT DOES SUCCESS MEAN?
Oxford English dictionary defines it formally as 'the accomplishment of an aim or purpose' or 'the attainment of fame, wealth, or social status.
1. What are the disadvantages of being famous?2. What are advantages of being famous?3. Do you think it is easy to succeed if you enter
the same profession as your parents?4. Do you think it is possible to succeed without
the help of your family? Why? Why not?
Listen to the biography of Marilyn Monroe
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1.Marilyn Monroe had a happy family.
2.She dreamed of being an actress.
3.She dyed blonde to look attractive.
4.She was an actress and a director.
5.She was able to finish her last film before the death.
Before they were famous (and after!)
Match the underlined words in the text with these definitions.
1) without paying2) a public event, often to give prizes for doing something well3) wearing special clothes4) a company that makes films5) a big, expensive, comfortable car6) a long trip by sea, visiting places for holidays7) a person who takes part in a final of a competition
Before they were famous (and after!)
READ THE TEXT AND FIND OUT IF THIS INFORMATION ABOUT BRAD PITT (BP), JENNIFER HUDSON ( JH) OR BOTH (B)
1. They spend some time studying at university.2. They used a type of transport for a job before
they became famous.3. It wasn’t fast and easy for them to become
successful.4. They prepared food at a restaurant.5. They had to do physical word before
becoming famous.6. Something very sad happened to them after
they become famous.7. They worked because they need money to do
some type of course.8. They received an important price.