The key answer of exercise 1
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 16 - The fame game for the textbook Outcomes Intermediate - Student's Book with authors Hugh Dellar and Andrew Walkley from National Geographic Learning
Question
Read the information of the article below. Then work in pairs and discuss the questions.
Answer
People want to be famous because
- they think fame equals money, glamour, friends, and relationships
- young people see the lives of famous people like pop stars and rock stars to be more desirable than, for example, senior management figures
- the media constantly presents fame as a positive and exciting thing
- being famous seems more possible nowadays because of mass media and the internet
Problems include
- the emotional stress of being in the public eye
- body issues
- taking drugs and drinks
- getting into financial trouble
- having a breakdown when the fame goes away
Some good ways to become famous are
- going viral
- performing as a singer or actor
- doing something positive to help other people or to raise money
Some bad ways to become famous are
- commit a crime
- act badly on the Internet