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C AFTER READING 5 Checking for global understanding
Complete the sentences that describe the negative experiences certain individuals had as a result of their fame. 1.
During her visit to a school in Ecuador, Venessa found it very difficult to look at all those
children who excitedly waved Canadian
flags at her. Venessa discovered that a man in Ecuador had become obsessed with her and began 3.
her.
Opposing hockey players would often give the son of a famous former professional hockey player a few extra
during
the game. 4.
If someone dislikes your celebrity parents, chances are he or she will carry a
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against you too.
Celebrity teens often receive a lot of
attention.
6 Checking for greater understanding
Answer the following questions about the text.
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Where was Venessa Fisher born?
2.
Why did Venessa compete in the Miss Canada pageant?
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Why did the people in Ecuador pay more-than-average attention to the beauty pageant contestants?
4.
What would the stalker often send to Venessa?
5.
Venessa said she wasn’t scared when she found out she had a stalker. She simply thought it weird. Do you believe she took the stalking too lightly? Why?
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