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“Celebrity Culture” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding Celebrity Culture

1. What is a celebrity?
2. Why do people admire celebrities?
3. How do celebrities influence society?
4. What are some positive effects of celebrity culture?
5. What are some negative effects of celebrity culture?

II. Celebrities in Media

6. How do you feel about reality TV shows featuring celebrities?
7. What is your favorite celebrity news website or magazine?
8. How do social media platforms affect celebrity culture?
9. Do you follow any celebrities on social media? Why?
10. How do you think celebrity culture will change in the future?

III. Personal Opinions on Celebrities

11. Who is your favorite celebrity and why?
12. Do you think celebrities should keep their personal lives private?
13. How do you feel when a celebrity makes a mistake?
14. What do you think about fan culture surrounding celebrities?
15. Would you like to meet a celebrity? Who would it be?

IV. Celebrity Influence on Trends

16. How do celebrities influence fashion trends?
17. Do you think celebrities should promote products? Why or why not?
18. How do celebrities affect music and entertainment trends?
19. Have you ever bought something because a celebrity promoted it?
20. What trends do you think celebrities will start in the future?

V. Celebrity Scandals

21. Why do you think celebrity scandals attract so much attention?
22. How do you feel about the media’s role in celebrity scandals?
23. Can a celebrity recover from a scandal? How?
24. Do you think some celebrities get too much forgiveness after scandals?
25. What is a recent celebrity scandal you have heard about?

VI. Celebrity Activism

26. Do you think celebrities should use their fame for social causes?
27. Can celebrity activism make a real difference?
28. Who is a celebrity you admire for their activism?
29. What social issues do you think celebrities should focus on?
30. How can fans support celebrity activism?

VII. The Future of Celebrity Culture

31. How do you think technology will change celebrity culture?
32. Will there be new types of celebrities in the future? What might they be?
33. Do you think the concept of celebrity will change?
34. How will social media shape the future of celebrities?
35. What do you hope to see in celebrity culture in the future?

VIII. Personal Experiences with Celebrity Culture

36. Have you ever met a celebrity? What was it like?
37. What is your favorite memory related to a celebrity?
38. How has celebrity culture influenced your life?
39. Have you ever participated in a fan event? What was it like?
40. How do you feel when you see celebrities in public?

IX. Celebrity and Mental Health

41. How do you think fame affects a celebrity’s mental health?
42. What can we learn from celebrities who speak about mental health?
43. Do you think celebrities should be open about their struggles?
44. How can fans support celebrities dealing with mental health issues?
45. What role does social media play in celebrity mental health?

X. Celebrity Culture Across Cultures

46. How does celebrity culture differ in your country compared to others?
47. Are there any celebrities from your country who are famous internationally?
48. How do cultural values shape celebrity culture?
49. What role do local celebrities play in your community?
50. How do you think globalization affects celebrity culture?

XI. The Ethics of Celebrity Culture

51. Is it ethical to invade a celebrity’s privacy?
52. Should celebrities be held to a higher standard of behavior?
53. How can we balance celebrity culture with respect for privacy?
54. What responsibilities do celebrities have to their fans?
55. How can we promote healthier celebrity culture?

XII. Reflection on Celebrity Culture

56. How has celebrity culture changed your views on success?
57. What is one thing you would change about celebrity culture?
58. How do you think you would feel if you were a celebrity?
59. What lessons can we learn from celebrities’ successes and failures?
60. How do you think celebrity culture will evolve in the next decade?
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