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The key answer of exercise 11

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 10.2 - Dreams come true? for the textbook Speakout Advanced - Students' Book with authors Antonia Clare and J. J. Wilson from Pearson Education

Question

Read the essay. What arguments does the writer give for and against celebrity culture?

Answer

arguments for

  • It gives us insights into the rich and famous.
  • Following them is fun.
  • Most of us enjoy gossip.
  • It's good to hear about some superstar getting what he deserves.
  • Fame has become democratised.
  • You don't need talent to be famous.

arguments against

  • People now idolise mediocrity.
  • Teenagers want to be famous for its own sake without making any effort to learn a skill.
  • Fame can be confused with achievement.

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