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D. Read the text and answer the questions.
1. Where does the phrase 15 minutes of fame come
from?
2. What type of celebrity might be described as
a one-hit-wonder? Why?
3. What was the original title of Nena’s international
hit?
4. What happened to the Baha Men after their hit
Who Let the Dogs Out?
5. What examples can you give of Maddie Ziegler’s
fame other than appearing in Dance Mums?
6. What can reality TV stars find difficult about
becoming famous?
E. Complete the questions using the correct form of
the words from exercise B on page 85.
1. Do you think you would enjoy life
? Why/Why not?
2. What do you think are the dangers of being a
child ?
3. Do you think fame is equally as dangerous for a
young male actor as it is for a ?
Why/Why not?
4. How often do you decide whether to watch a
film based on the ? What other
factors help you decide what film to watch?
5. Do you always watch films starring your favourite
actor in the ? Do you always
enjoy them?
6. Has anyone from your local area achieved
? What for?
7. Have you ever won an ? What
for?
8. Has any had a popular song
have recently been criticised for the lack of
support they provide participants. With social in your country in recent years?
media nowadays, reality TV stars can end up
having thousands of followers – many of them F. Discuss with a partner.
are fans, but there will always be trolls who post 1. What reality TV shows are popular in your country?
hateful messages. Most producers now provide 2. Do you watch any of them? Why/Why not?
social media training for participants, as well as
advice on managing their money and sessions 3. What do you think are the advantages and
with a therapist. disadvantages of appearing in a reality TV show?
So, although many people would love to be
famous, even just for 15 minutes, they aren’t
always able to deal with the problems instant
stardom can bring.
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