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1: Hollywood movie stars such as Brad Pitt and global singing sensations such as Mariah Carey are often described as __________ celebrities. 9OXrz}8C
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2: __________ follow celebrities, taking pictures which are then sold to newspapers, magazines ruF+X)
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答案是:b,Paparazzi 的工作就是拿那些他们拍到的明星的照片去卖钱。Paparazzi专门追逐名人,偷拍照片的摄影者,狗仔队。a不对,Fans看到他们喜爱的明星会拍照,但是他们通常不会拿这些照片去卖钱;c不对,Movie directors电影导演不会这样追逐明星的;d不对,Magazine editors杂志编辑不会这样追逐明星的。 _lyP7$[:
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3: A __________ spends a lot of time and effort trying to become famous. My_fm?n
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答案是:b,manufactured pop bands就是那些由唱片公司挑选、组合和捧出来的合唱队。这种合唱队往往不会创作自己的音乐,也不会演奏。a不对,流行音乐一般不会因为声音小too quiet而被批评,人们可以通过耳机来adjust volume;d不对,流行音乐也不会因为声音大而被批评,人们同样可以通过耳机来调整音量。