Russia Celebrity Party

B1 – Intermediate

A controversial party in Russia, marked by indecent attires, has caused a controversy. With a rapper going to jail, companies ending contracts, and public disapproval, the event took place during the Ukraine war, receiving a lot of criticism. The organizer now faces tax issues, public anger, and calls for accountability.

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about this controversial party in Russia.

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Vocabulary Questions:

  1. What does “to get in trouble” mean in the sentence “A rapper got in trouble and went to jail for 15 days.“? Use it in a sentence.
  2. What is implied by the phrase “tough time” in the sentence, “Some people say the party was bad because soldiers are fighting, and it is a tough time“? Use it in a sentence.
  3. What does “punish” mean in the sentence, “People are angry, and they want those who did the party to be punished.”? Use it in a sentence.

Discussion Questions:

  1. Do you think it’s okay to have a big party when there’s a serious situation like a war going on? Why or why not?
  2. Are fines effective way to punish people for their actions? Why / Why not?
  3. How are famous people affected when companies end contracts with them?
  4. The person who organized the party said sorry two times. Do you believe apologies can fix everything in this case? Explain.
  5. Has something like this ever happened in your country? Talk about it.
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2 replies on “Russia Celebrity Party”

1. Do you think it’s okay to have a big party when there’s a serious situation like a war going on? Why or why not?
I think that it isn’t necessary celebrity a party in this situacion because we have to give a bit respect for the country Ucrania. This party isn’t important for to be held.

2. Do you think financial penalties are an effective means of holding individuals accountable for their actions? Why / Why not?
Yes, because it is the one form for respect the rules when we have to pay something.

3. How might companies stopping contracts affect famous people?
Maybe reducing the benefict of this year.

4. Why do you think the person who organized the party said sorry two times? Do you believe apologies can fix everything in this case? Explain.
Because it is good for the society for clean your imagen, so it seems better person. But in my opinion, he celebrity the party for the gains without thinking in the other part.

5. Has something like this ever happened in your country? Talk about it.
I thing that no, but a lot of people do a lot of thing and after they regret.

Good work writing your responses.

See how this sentence can be expressed better:

I think that it isn’t necessary celebrity a party in this situacion because we have to give a bit respect for the country Ucrania.

I think that a celebrity party isn’t necessary celebrity a party in this situation because we have to give Ukraine a bit respect for the country Ucrania.

Keep going with your writing practice!

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