Names Rumored for New Season of Reality Show "A Fazenda 18"
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A new season of the Brazilian reality show A Fazenda 18 is coming soon, and media are reporting on possible contestants. Several names have been mentioned as likely to join the show.
According to reports, production teams are busy preparing for the premiere. There is a lot of work happening behind the scenes before the show begins.
In related entertainment news, singer Lexa spoke about her mother's absence from Rock in Rio, a major music festival. She explained why her mother was not there.
Lexa also responded to rumors circulating about her personal life. She did not go into detail but said she would support someone close to her.
The reports do not yet confirm the final list of contestants for A Fazenda 18. Viewers will likely learn more names as the premiere date gets closer.
A Fazenda is a well-known reality show format in Brazil, where participants live together and compete in various challenges.
Vocabulary6 words
- reality show
- a TV show about real, unscripted life
- contestants
- people who take part in a competition
- premiere
- the first time something is shown
- festival
- a big event, often with music, for several days
- rumors
- information people share that is not confirmed
- support
- to help or stand by someone
Quiz
Answer key
1. Possible contestants for A Fazenda 18 2. Her mother's absence from Rock in Rio and personal rumors 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A new season of the Brazilian reality show A Fazenda 18 is coming soon, and media are reporting on possible _____.
Several names have been mentioned as likely to join the _____.
According to reports, production teams are busy preparing for the _____.
There is a lot of work happening behind the _____ before the show begins.
In related entertainment news, singer Lexa spoke about her mother's _____ from Rock in Rio, a major music festival.
Lexa also responded to _____ circulating about her personal life.
She did not go into detail but said she would _____ someone close to her.
The reports do not yet confirm the final list of _____ for A Fazenda 18.
Viewers will likely learn more names as the _____ date gets closer.
A Fazenda is a well-known reality show _____ in Brazil.
Discussion questions
- Do you enjoy watching reality shows? Why or why not?
- Why do you think people are so interested in guessing contestants before a show starts?
- How do celebrities usually respond to rumors about their personal lives?
- What do you think makes a reality show popular with viewers?