ACADEMIC 7

Speaking part 2 and 3 - Famous people
PART 2
Describe a famous person that you would like to meet. You should say:
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who this person is
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why he or she is famous
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what you would like to talk about with this person
PART 3
Famous people
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People from what kinds of professions or careers tend to be famous in your country?
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Is there any difference between the kinds of people who tend to be famous nowadays and those who were famous in the past?
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Is it easier for younger people or older people to become famous?
Fame
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Why do many people want to be famous?
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Do the advantages of being famous outweigh the disadvantages?
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Is it necessary to be good at something in order to become famous?
Fame and the media
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Why are the personal lives of famous people often of greater public interest than their professional lives?
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Do the media need famous people more than famous people need the media?
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Do famous people have any duty to be good role models for others in the society?