Soap Opera Update: Alika Gets Angry at Omar After a Stolen Kiss
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The Brazilian telenovela "A Nobreza do Amor" will show a dramatic new scene in its next episode, airing Saturday, August 22.
According to the show's summary, a character named Omar kisses another character, Alika, without her wanting it. This is described as a stolen kiss, meaning Omar takes the kiss even though Alika does not agree to it.
Alika does not accept what Omar did. She becomes very angry and reacts strongly against him. The exact details of what happens next were not given in the summary.
This story is part of the show's regular updates that tell fans what will happen in coming episodes. These updates are known as "previews" or "vem por aÃ," which means "coming soon" in Portuguese.
The network that shows this telenovela has also shared a summary for the week of August 24 to 29. This gives fans a look at future episodes.
Telenovelas are very popular in Brazil and other countries. They often have many characters and storylines full of romance, conflict, and surprises. Fans of these shows often follow weekly previews closely to know what will happen to their favorite characters.
The stolen kiss between Omar and Alika appears to be an important moment in the current storyline. It shows tension between the two characters, which may continue to develop in future episodes.
Vocabulary7 words
- telenovela
- a long TV drama story, popular in Brazil
- stolen kiss
- a kiss taken without the other person agreeing
- reacts strongly
- shows a big feeling, like anger, about something
- previews
- information that shows what will happen next
- network
- a company that makes and shows TV programs
- storylines
- the main events and plot of a story
- tension
- a feeling of stress or conflict between people
Quiz
Answer key
1. Omar steals a kiss from Alika 2. She reacts angrily 3. August 24 to 29
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
The Brazilian _____ "A Nobreza do Amor" will show a dramatic new scene in its next episode, airing Saturday, August 22.
According to the show's summary, a character named Omar kisses another character, Alika, without her wanting it. This is described as a _____, meaning Omar takes the kiss even though Alika does not agree to it.
Alika does not accept what Omar did. She becomes very angry and _____ against him. The exact details of what happens next were not given in the summary.
This story is part of the show's regular updates that tell fans what will happen in coming episodes. These updates are known as "_____" or "vem por aÃ," which means "coming soon" in Portuguese.
The _____ that shows this telenovela has also shared a summary for the week of August 24 to 29. This gives fans a look at future episodes.
Telenovelas are very popular in Brazil and other countries. They often have many characters and _____ full of romance, conflict, and surprises.
The stolen kiss between Omar and Alika appears to be an important moment in the current storyline. It shows _____ between the two characters, which may continue to develop in future episodes.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think stolen kisses are a common storyline in soap operas?
- How would you feel if someone kissed you without your permission, like in this story?
- Do you watch any TV dramas that release weekly previews? Why do people like these previews?
- What do you think will happen between Alika and Omar in future episodes?