CHỮA ĐỀ THI THẬT BAND 8.0+ IELTS WRITING TASK 1 & 2 NGÀY 16/9/2023

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Written by: IELTS I-Ready, 18/9/2023

Marked by: Examiner

(IELTS Academic – 16/9/2023)

Question: Nowadays celebrities earn more money than politicians. What are the reasons for this? Is it a positive or negative development?

ANSWER:

In contemporary society, public idols tend to amass more wealth than political ones. The reasons can be attributed to their diverse sources of income and the public’s insatiable curiosity about their lives; however, this trend is more significantly worrying. 

There are two main drivers behind the income disparity between the two cohorts. The foremost one is that famous people earn money from a wider range of revenue streams. Unlike political appointees whose salaries are often derived from the state treasury or occasional guest speaking roles or book deals, celebrities can sign lucrative endorsement contracts, engage in advertising campaigns or create their own merchandise lines. Moreover, household names often captivate attention from the masses. Therefore, the entertainment industry is willing to pay more to delve into their private lives, thus promoting lucrative payment for exclusive interviews, reality shows or autobiographies. 

Despite the minor benefit of household names being recognised for their time and effort dedicated to their work, which can inspire individuals to work more assiduously to gain their social status, I believe this development is more concerning. The first detrimental implication is that talented individuals may not be interested in pursuing a political career. This is because it is daunting to see people who undertake significant responsibilities in shaping the development of a nation make less money compared to people who participate in show business. Consequently, a decreased competency of national leaders may hinder the progress of society. Another drawback is that this may create a community where materialism dominates. For example, people may value unrealistic standards such as trendy outfits or extravagant lifestyles rather than emphasise on the pursuit of other meaningful endeavours. 

In conclusion, celebrities’ ability to accumulate greater fortune than political figures are mainly catalysed by their diversity in income sources and the public’s inquisitiveness of their personal life. Nonetheless, the demerits of bright candidates being discouraged from entering the political path and the dominance of materialistic values amongst the general public outweigh the merit of heightened work motivation. (332 words)

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