新视野大学英语视听说教程2第三版BOOK2 UNIT4.pptVIP

Life under the spotlight UNIT 4 Unit 4 Life under the spotlight Learning objectives Opening up 1 What are the positive and negative things about being famous? Opening up 1 What are the positive and negative things about being famous? Opening up 1 What are the positive and negative things about being famous? Opening up 1 What are the positive and negative things about being famous? Negative 1: Lack of privacy Lack of privacy is one of the biggest disadvantages of being a celebrity. Celebrities cannot lead lives of ordinary people because they are constantly watched and followed by paparazzi who have little or no respect for the privacy of celebrities or their family members. Opening up 1 What are the positive and negative things about being famous? Negative 2: Pressure Celebrities experience great pressure owing to their fans’ expectations. Some fans may expect celebrities to be absolutely perfect in every aspect of their lives. Negative 3: Harassment Celebrities are often harassed by phone calls, emails or messages from fans or followers who cross the line and become obsessed. Opening up 2 What would you do if you were famous? • If I were famous, I would help my parents pay off the mortgage, and afford a lot of nice things for my family and my friends. • If I were famous, I would buy myself a sports car and move my parents into their dream house. • If I were famous, I would use my status to better the world and help people in need. Opening up 3 What is the difference between becoming famous in the past and now? It has become much easier for ordinary people to become famous nowadays. In the past, if you wanted to be famous, you might need to be outstanding in the field of entertainment or sports or politics. But now with the development of modern technology, there are a variety of ways to become famous. You can appear on a reality TV program, or you can make yourself a web celebrity overnight by filming yourself singing, dancing or giving a speech. Li