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Celebrity charity game show returning for second series

Level
a2
Topic
culture

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My friend Delia loves reality TV shows. Last week, she called me with exciting news. "The Traitors is coming back!" she said. "The celebrity version is starting a second series!"

Delia told me all the details. Twenty-one celebrities are going to compete in the show. She was very excited about that. "You must watch it with me," she said. "It is really good!"

The best part, Delia said, is the prize. The winner gets £100,000. But the money goes to a charity. Each celebrity chooses their own charity. Delia thinks that is a wonderful idea. "The celebrities must play hard," she said. "The charity needs the money."

I am going to watch the show with Delia next week. She already bought snacks for us. I think it is going to be a great evening.

Highlighted sentences show the grammar focus structure.

Key Vocabulary

  • celebrity

    /səˈlɛbrɪti/

    A famous person, for example a singer, actor, or sports star, who many people know about.

    A famous celebrity signed autographs for fans outside the theatre.

  • compete

    /kəmˈpiːt/

    To try to win something, such as a game, race, or prize, against other people.

    Ten runners compete in the race every Saturday morning.

  • prize

    /praɪz/

    Something valuable, such as money or a trophy, that you get when you win a competition.

    She won first prize in the school art competition and received a gold medal.

  • charity

    /ˈtʃærɪti/

    An organisation that collects money to help people or animals who need it.

    He donated his old clothes to a local charity that helps homeless people.

  • snack

    /snæk/

    A small amount of food that you eat between meals or while doing something.

    She brought some fruit and biscuits as a snack for the long bus journey.

Grammar Spotlight

Modal 'must' — Obligation

subject + must + base verb

When do we use it?

  • Use 'must' to say something is necessary or required — there is no choice.
  • Use 'must' for rules and obligations, for example at school, work, or in a competition.
  • Use 'must' when YOU decide something is important, not just when someone else tells you.

How is it formed?

subject+must+base verb (infinitive without 'to')

'must' never changes — no -s, -ed, or -ing

★must + base verb — never 'to', never -s!

See it in action

  1. Contestants on The Traitors must follow the rules of the show.

  2. You must watch The Traitors — it is so exciting!

  3. The celebrities must compete in challenges every day.

  4. Delia must call me when the new series starts!

Remember this

✗She must to follow the rules.
✓She must follow the rules.

After 'must', use the base verb only — never add 'to'.

✗He musts arrive on time.
✓He must arrive on time.

'must' never takes an -s, even with he/she/it.

✗They must followed the instructions.
✓They must follow the instructions.

The verb after 'must' is always the base form — no -ed ending.

Discussion Questions

  1. 1.

    Do you like watching TV shows or films with friends or family? What do you usually watch together?

  2. 2.

    Are there popular competition or game shows in your country? What are they about?

  3. 3.

    What snacks do people in your country like to eat when they watch TV or a film?

Comprehension Questions

  1. 1.

    Who called the writer with exciting news?

  2. 2.

    How many celebrities are going to compete in the show?

  3. 3.

    Why must the celebrities play hard, according to Delia?

  4. 4.

    What did Delia buy for the evening?

View answers for the comprehension questions
  1. 1.Delia called the writer with exciting news. She is the writer's friend.
  2. 2.Twenty-one celebrities are going to compete in the show.
  3. 3.They must play hard because the charity needs the money.
  4. 4.Delia bought snacks for her and the writer to enjoy while watching the show.

Test your knowledge

Question 1Fill-in-the-blank

She bought a small ____ at the shop because she was hungry before lunch.

Question 2Fill-in-the-blank

The organisation collected money to help animals, so she gave money to the ____.

Question 3Fill-in-the-blank

Ten runners are going to ____ in the race at the park on Saturday.

Question 4Fill-in-the-blank

Many people recognised her on the street because she is a famous ____.

View answers for test your knowledge
  1. 1.snack
  2. 2.charity
  3. 3.compete
  4. 4.celebrity

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