Writing Comprehension Test
for 9th Form Students
Is Your Obsession with
Celebrities Unhealthy?
Jennifer Lawrence is not your best friend. Anne
Hathaway is not your enemy. I know, the truth hurts.
Whether we love them or hate them, we tend to magnify celebrities’
places in our lives. The fact is, feeling closer to the stars is not unhealthy,
at least for a majority of us. Through the media, reality shows and social
networking, it’s easier than ever to keep up with celebs in real time. What
kind of access creates what is known as “the illusion of intimacy”, says Cooper
Lawrence the author of “The Cult of Celebrity”.
The direct access that many celebs
provide makes us privy to many details of their lives. And as Lawrence points
out, many stars aren’t exactly shy about sharing what outfits they are wearing,
what food they are eating or what they are doing. We no longer have to rely
solely on information from a star’s publicists, but are given a virtual
front-row seat to their fears, heartbreaks, successes and failures.
Most of the time, this behavior is
harmless. As Lawrence points out, the more common problem is with what she
refers to as “celebrity worshippers”. Intense levels of adoration for a
celebrity can be linked to depression and anxiety, she says.
You are to write
an essay about the celebrities’ influence on young people. The following
questions can help guide your thought.
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Famous
people are often idolized by young people. How do you feel about this?
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Do
you think they are good examples to follow? Why or why not?
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Do
you think that famous people have a responsibility to be good role models?
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Do
you have an idol? What qualities make a good idol?
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