ESLPOD [039;040;041] Flashcards
[Film and Television]a television or radio show that deals with real people in real situations. (Reality shows range from those depicting police operations and emergency rescues to those in which people divorce, choose marriage partners, or actively deal with their personal problems on air.)
reality show
someone that you admire very much
idol
to remove someone from a position on something such as a committee by voting
vote off
someone who takes part in a contest
contestant
an arrangement between two or more people, groups, or countries by which they agree to work together to achieve something
alliance
to live, work, or make decisions on your own, without any help from other people
go it alone
if an event or time is ____ you, it is going to happen very soon
upon
coming very soon
around the corner
someone who has been chosen or elected by a person or group to vote, give opinions, or make decisions for them
representative
a student who plays a lot of sports. This word often shows that you do not like people like this, and it is used especially by other students who do not take part in sports.
jock
to be likely to achieve something
stand a chance
a meeting during which large numbers of people are encouraged to support a school’s sports team
pep rally
a public celebration in which a large group of people move through an area, often with decorated vehicles and bands playing music; a public celebration in which a large group of soldiers march together, or an official ceremony in which soldiers march or stand in rows
parade
a group of people who play music while marching
marching band
someone who was a student at a particular school, college, or university; someone who used to be a member of a sports team, musical group, company, etc.
alumni
