Answer — Exercise 1
16 - The fame game·Outcomes Intermediate - Student's Book
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