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Mindset for IELTS - Level 1 (Unit 07: Fame And The Media)


02. Look at this essay title.

Does being famous have more advantages or more disadvantages?

Read this second paragraph (the paragraph after the introduction) from a student's essay on this topic. What are the good and bad things about it? 

Good things:

Bad things:

There are many advantages of being famous. If you are famous, you might also be wealthy. You can buy a big house and an expensive car. Another advantage is that you have fans. They take photographs of you and send you letters. One more advantage is if you are famous you don't have to wait in queues. You can go to the front. The last advantage of being famous is you can use your fame and money to help good causes. If you give money to charity, others will do so too. In this way, you can make a real difference in the world.

03.  The paragraph gives four advantages of being famous. Each point is supported by evidence. Complete the table. The first point has been done for you. 

 

Point 

Evidence

1

2
3
4

04. Rewrite the paragraph. Instead of always using famous and advantages, try to use some of these words:

famous:  (have) fame, well-known, someone that everyone knows
advantages:  benefits, good points, positive aspects 

05. Read the student's next paragraph and answer the questions. 

There are also disadvantages of being famous. The main one is that you do not have a private life. Reporters follow you everywhere. Even if you are tired or sick, they take photographs of you. Many celebrities have got into trouble after getting angry with reporters and photographers who were following them.The second drawback of being well-known is that people say bad things about you. They even tell lies about you. The third negative aspect of fame is your family may also suffer. Even your children may have paparazzi following them. A final problem is that it can be very stressful. Some actors or singers are badly affected by the pressure.

1. How does the student avoid repeating the words disadvantages and famous?

disadvantages:

famous:

2. What are the student's FOUR main points?

3. What evidence does the student provide for each point? 


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