Topic 2: Fame and Celebrity (Part 3)
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] The most likely way to become famous is to pursue a career that puts you in the public eye, preferably one that you have got the talent for. [ Extension ] When people notice your work, they will spread the word about you. [ Viewpoint 2 ] Alternatively, you can use the power of social media to gain fame by creating good content that people are interested in on a regular basis, which can gain you a large following quickly. [ Extension ] For instance, you might decide to do reviews on a range of products that interest a lot of people.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] Famous people often set the standards when it comes to lifestyle, especially in the area of fashion. [ Extension ] A particular style of dress can become popular simply because it's a famous person's preference. Thus, the everyday things that famous people use become popular. [ Viewpoint 2 ] In addition, the opinions of famous people gain support quickly. [ Extension ] How they view matters and what they say can have a huge influence on their followers. A celebrity can increase awareness about global issues by featuring in an educational ad, or by simply sharing some thoughts at a press conference or on a show.
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Becoming a celebrity would be very exciting, but would also come with many challenges and downsides. [ Viewpoint 1 ] A good aspect of becoming famous would be the endorsements. [ Extension ] Famous people are given gifts and even paid to wear famous brands of clothes, watches and so on as a form of advertising. [ Viewpoint 2 ] A less desirable part of being a celebrity would be the expectation that comes with being a public figure. [ Extension ] If he or she were seen behaving in a negative or irresponsible way, this would be noticed by more people and possibly even become a news story, bringing problems into their life.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] Famous people in my country are divided into light and serious celebrities. [ Extension ] Light celebrities, or entertainers are people like pop stars, actors, sportsmen and so on. They are generally more popular with younger people, and are not seen as "serious". [ Viewpoint 2 ] The other kind of famous people are those with more serious roles, such as politicians and intellectuals. These people often hold positions of responsibility and power, and when they make public statements, people will tend to respect them more.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] I would say that the main difference with famous people now and in the past is that there used to be a kind of mystique to fame that has disappeared. [ Extension ] Because there was a lot less media and information available to the public, the lives of celebrities in the past were not known, and a big part of the glamour was that we had to imagine their lives. [ Viewpoint 2 ] Today, with celebrities constantly interacting directly with fans over the social media platforms, they are a lot more human and feel much more like regular people than they would have before.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] I think that celebrities should have the right to have private lives separated from their jobs in the limelight. [ Extension ] Although being a celebrity by nature involves being in the public eye and being someone who the public will recognise and hopefully like, it is still a job, and people need private lives outside of work. [ Viewpoint 2 ] Besides that, respecting celebrities' privacy helps keep them safe. Because of the paparazzi's interest, sometimes personal details are leaked to the public, exposing them to danger. If fans truly care about their idols, they should be content with what the celebrities share, not insist on knowing more about them.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] I don't usually trust products endorsed by celebrities. [ Extension ] Celebrity endorsement is another form of advertising, so I don't think that we can trust their opinion because they are being paid and there is a good chance that they do not feel that way in real life. [ Viewpoint 2 ] In addition, the most trusted products often do not need high profile advertising campaigns, since the product is well-known because of its reputation alone.
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[ Viewpoint 1 ] Well, it is easy to become famous for a short time for most people in my country, but it is difficult to maintain this fame. [ Extension 1 ] Because there are so many places to watch or share entertainment and content now, it is not that difficult to have a hit and find some way to become famous. [ Extension 2 ] In the long term, however, the amount of media will work against people staying famous since there are so many competitors. Now the bar is getting lower, it's likely that the public will move on to someone else very quickly.
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