May to August 2019 IELTS Speaking Topic #3 Describe a foreign star that you would like to meet

Describe a foreign star that you would like to meet
Who this person is
What he or she did
What kind of person he or she is
And explain why this person became famous

I ‘d like to meet Kobe Bryant who’s one of the greatest basketball players the world has ever seen. I watched his games growing up. If I remember correctly, the first game of his I watched was almost 15 years ago when he still had O’Neil by his side. He was so young, talented and unstoppable.

He had a successful career. In the past 20 years, he won 5 times NBA championships for the Lakers and more than a dozen MVP titles. His 81 point game will be remembered forever.

His warrior spirit inspires many people including me. No wonder he has become so famous. In one interview, when asked why he was so successful, his answer started with a question that ‘Have you ever seen the sunrise at 4 in Los Angeles?’ then he said,’ I see it everyday. ‘ Kobe can be a good case of how diligence works in our life. He deserves all the flowers and applause.

Kobe has brought many wonderful games to us. His jersey retired at Staples Center on the night of December the nineteenth 2017. It’s a moment that’s going to be remembered by all basketball fans all over the world.

Part3

In what ways do people become famous?
People can be famous if you’re top ones in your profession. For example, if you do really well in science and achieve the most, you will be a well-known scientist. If you are really good at performing, you can become famous as a performer.

Why do some people want to be famous?
Fame can bring them not only money but also status. As a result, some people chase for fame just for money or high social status.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being famous?
The advantages for being famous can be high income and high social status. However, there are also some disadvantages for being famous such as you must mind your behaviors anytime, and what you do will be observed by the public at any time.

What influence do famous people have on ordinary people?
Famous people can bring some positive influence on ordinary people as well as some negative influence. As ordinary people might regard a famous people as models, they tend to mimic what famous people do. If the famous people can’t set a correct model to ordinary people, they will exert bed influence on ordinary people.

Are there any (possible) negative influences that famous people can have on society?
Of course. As ordinary people might regard a famous people as models, they tend to mimic what famous people do. If the famous people can’t set a correct model to ordinary people, they will exert bed influence on ordinary people.

Do you think a country needs internationally famous people to represent that country?
No, I don’t think so. Every individual is different, so no one in a country can actually represent the whole country.