Lesson 10: DEVELOPING THINKING and PLANNING SKILLS
The images the media shows us shows…
celebrities are able to get earn even more money by
the negative stories … sell more newspapers or attracts more clicks
and the loss privacy is
the riches that fame brings is a clear benefit
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1 The images presented in the media shows us …
2 celebrities are able to earn even more money by
3 The negative stories … sell more newspapers or attract more clicks
4 and the loss of privacy is
5 The wealth that fame brings is …
Fame and its impact on the lifestyle of celebrities fascinates many people. Because of this, stories about them help to sell thousands of newspapers and magazines. However, the benefits of fame are not without their challenges.
There are clear advantages to being famous. The images presented in the media show us celebrities enjoying an enviable lifestyle: they live in huge mansions, drive expensive cars, and wear the latest in high fashion. Thus, fame clearly brings great wealth. In addition, their frequent appearances in the media mean that celebrities have an influence that extends beyond their professional skills. This influence stems from the fact that young people want to be like them, and so the famous can earn even more money by endorsing different products and brands. Although just being in the spotlight may be rewarding, the main benefits of fame appear to be financial and material.
Nevertheless, this level of fame also has its problems. The ability to influence others and the notion of fame itself are both dependent on appearing in the media on a regular basis, which means that celebrities have very little privacy. The same media that creates their fame is also very happy to share stories that are less positive. In fact, it could be argued that negative stories sell more newspapers or attract more clicks than any other. This puts an enormous amount of pressure not only on the individuals concerned, but also on the people close to them. As a result, their relationships and family life suffer. Clearly, the fortune that stems from fame comes at a substantial personal cost.
In summary, although there are clear financial benefits to being famous, there are also enormous personal challenges. In my view, the constant media attention is far too intrusive, and the loss of privacy is much too high a price to pay for the financial rewards.
‘Having said that’ is used to show contrast -e.g ‘The salary is very low. Having said that, it is still a good job.’
‘Apart from that’ is used to show contrast - e.g. ‘Apart from the low salary, it is still a good job.’
Use ‘In addition’ to
Language of cause and effect: As a result / Because of this / For this reason
Although ‘one’ can be used as a personal pronoun to refer to ‘people in general’, this include you yourself.
Fame undoubtedly changes a person’s life. Nevertheless, such changes are not aways for the better. In fact, for all professions, from movie stars to sports personalities, becoming a celebrity has challenges as well as benefits.
Undoubtedly, fame can be extremely rewarding. Firstly, there is the sense of personal fulfillment that must come from making your family proud of what you have achieved. Secondly, celebrities can reap enormous financial rewards from their fame. On top of their fees, the famous have the potential to earn huge amounts of money from promoting luxury brands. This type of wealth is possible because celebrities are often seen as role models, and so people want to copy them and buy what they have. Therefore, being a focus for the world’s attention can be extremely lucrative.
However, achieving this status is not without its problems. First, celebrities can no longer live a normal live. If they visit public places, such as malls and bars, people will crowd around them demanding a picture or an autograph. To avoid this, the famous are forced to live in gated communities, visit the most expensive restaurants and hotels, and hire personal body guards for themselves and their families. Second, being a public figure means that your life is like an open book. The public love to gossip about the lives of celebrities, so it is almost impossible for them to have any privacy. Thus, the famous alternative between experiencing isolation and extremely invasive attention.
To sum up, while it is true that fame brings huge financial benefits, there are even more significant drawbacks. In my view, only those who successfully manage the problems associated with fame can truly be said to reap its rewards.