Nowadays celebrities are more famous for their glamour and wealth than for their achievements, and this sets a bad example to young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

It is true that the depictions of glamorous lifestyles of the high profile figures are flooding
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the internet.
Although
some of those celebrities set positive role models for young
people
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others,
on the contrary
, mislead them both in thought and
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by showing. First of all,the exposure to extravagant lifestyles can lead to the distortion of mindset and
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pursuit of immediate financial success. Since
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celebrities are able to earn a lot from
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. They purchase big houses and can afford
luxuries
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bags and shoes.
As a result
, the youth, especially those
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wage
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and do not have enough disposable income, reckon the
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figures as their fashion icons. They may purchase expensive brands to go with the
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and
finally
be left in financial difficulties.
Moreover
some
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people
,
such
as the influencers on social media,
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billion of fans just because of their flawless and doll-like appearances.
This
will result in a shallow mindset that external beauty is on top of intelligence and talent and discourage young
people
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.
However
, it is not fair to blame all those famous
people
.
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sports personalities and business leaders, their wealth is a justification
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their yearly hard work. To be specific those famous athletes,
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won fame and status through intensive physical training and
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their perseverance and hardship in the process.
Similarly
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businessman
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,
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have put in a lot of late nights and weekends to build their business even without certainty
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success.
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, they deserve
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fame and status, which can
also
stimulate the youth to work hard to reach their ambitions and
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high quality
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lifestyle. In conclusion, I concede that the show-off of the glamorous lifestyles of those celebrities can lead to
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negative influences on
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young
people
as they will be instilled
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access to success and become more materialistic. But I
also
believe that some of those serve as positive figures and encourage the youth to work hard and devote themselves.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • glamour
  • wealth
  • achievements
  • portrayed
  • overshadow
  • influenced
  • lifestyles
  • unrealistic
  • expectations
  • values
  • promoting
  • hard work
  • perseverance
  • inspire
  • positive impact
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