whyallthecelebrityworship学习课件.pptVIP

Unit 14 Question 1: what’s the definition of a celebrity? someone who is famous, especially in the entertainment business Question 2: what’s the definition of a hero? a person who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great Question 3: Do you think celebrities are the same thing as heroes? Why or why not? Question 4: why do we worship celebrities? Text analysis The begining part: para(1-2) The body part: para(3-9) : this part mainly talks about the differences between celebrities and heroes and the reasons why do we worship celebrities. Para 1-2: people’s admiration at the author’s job and her intension to write this article. Para 3: the definition of a hero and some examples of true heroes. Para 4-6: the reasons why celebrities are not heroes. Celebrities are not heroes 1.We do not need to make sacrifices to be a celebrity but heros are those who make sacrifices to our society. 2. achievement or talent has little to do with celebrities. 3.people who have been involved in crime or other things are treated like celebrities, but they are not heroes. Para 7: tracing the history of the phenomenon of celebrity worship. Para 8-9: the reasons why do we worship celebrities. * by Christina Kelly *