Part 2
Part 2 - Cue Card
Describe a famous person you'd like to meet.
You should say:
- Who this person is
- Where you'd like to meet this person
- How you know this person
- And explain why you'd like to meet this person.
Part 2 Sample Response
I'd love to meet Malala Yousafzai - the education activist from Pakistan. Ideally, I'd want to meet her at one of her university speaking events, maybe at Oxford where she studied, or perhaps when she visits Vietnam for some education initiative.
I first learned about her story when I was around 15, through a documentary we watched in school. At first, I just knew she was the girl who got shot by the Taliban, but then I read her book and... honestly, it completely changed my perspective. Here's someone who's basically my age, but she's been fighting for girls' education since she was a child. As a Vietnamese student, I sometimes take my education for granted, you know.
What really strikes me about her is how she turned such a traumatic experience into something positive. Instead of being bitter or giving up, she used it as motivation to help other girls around the world. That level of resilience is... well, it's quite inspiring actually. And she's achieved so much - Nobel Prize winner at 17, graduated from Oxford, running her own foundation.
If I met her, I'd probably ask about how she stays motivated when progress seems slow, especially in countries where girls still can't go to school. I'd also be curious about her advice for young people like me who want to make a difference but don't know where to start.
Essential Vocabulary
Types of famous people
- household name - person everyone knows
- A-list celebrity - most famous category
- public figure - well-known person
- icon - legendary famous person
- trailblazer - person who opens new paths
- living legend - famous person still alive
- role model - person to admire and copy
- influential figure - person with impact
- pioneer - first person to do something
- visionary - person with innovative ideas
Meeting locations and contexts
- backstage meet-and-greet - meeting after performance
- chance encounter - unexpected meeting
- formal interview setting - professional meeting
- casual coffee date - informal meeting
- natural habitat - where they work
- red carpet event - glamorous occasion
- intimate setting - private, personal meeting
- working environment - their professional space
- fan convention - organized fan meeting
- charity function - fundraising event
Personal qualities and achievements
- down-to-earth - humble and relatable
- larger than life - impressive personality
- groundbreaking work - innovative achievements
- inspirational journey - motivating life story
- unwavering dedication - consistent commitment
- authentic personality - genuine character
- remarkable resilience - ability to overcome challenges
- creative genius - exceptional talent
- philanthropic efforts - charitable work
- lasting legacy - permanent impact
Reasons for admiration
- breakthrough achievements - major accomplishments
- overcame adversity - succeeded despite difficulties
- changed the game - revolutionized their field
- speaks to me personally - relates to my life
- embodies values I respect - represents what I believe
- fascinating life story - interesting personal history
- incredible talent - amazing abilities
- positive influence - good effect on others
- stands for something - has strong principles
- genuine passion - real enthusiasm
Meeting expectations and hopes
- pick their brain - learn from their thinking
- get insights into - understand better
- hear firsthand accounts - get direct stories
- learn life lessons - gain wisdom
- understand their mindset - know how they think
- be inspired by - get motivation from
- gain perspective on - see differently
- ask burning questions - inquire about important things
- soak up their wisdom - absorb their knowledge
- get behind-the-scenes stories - hear private experiences
Personal connection and impact
- deeply moved by - emotionally affected
- shaped my worldview - influenced my thinking
- been a fan since - admired for long time
- followed their career - watched their progress
- resonates with me - connects personally
- left a lasting impression - memorable impact
- source of inspiration - motivation provider
- changed my perspective - altered my viewpoint
- influenced my choices - affected my decisions
- means a lot to me - personally significant
Natural Spoken Phrases
- "I've always been fascinated by..." expressing long-term interest
- "What really gets me about..." highlighting admiration
- "I'd be curious to know..." expressing interest
- "The thing that strikes me most is..." emphasizing key point
- "I can't help but admire..." showing respect
- "It would be incredible to..." expressing desire
- "I've got so much respect for..." showing admiration
- "What I find amazing is..." highlighting impressive aspect
Part 3
Part 3 Discussion Questions
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a famous child?
- What can today's children do to become famous?
- What can children do with their fame?
- Do people become famous because of their talent?
Part 3 Sample Response
What can today's children do to become famous?
Well, the landscape has completely changed with social media, hasn't it? These days, kids can literally become overnight sensations just by posting videos on TikTok or YouTube. You've got children who are millionaires before they're teenagers just from unboxing toys or doing silly dances.
But there's also the more traditional routes - talent shows are still massive, and reality TV seems to churn out new child stars constantly. The difference now is that fame is much more accessible, but also much more fleeting.
Essential Vocabulary
Advantages and disadvantages of child fame
- financial security - money for the future
- doors open up - opportunities become available
- childhood stolen - normal childhood lost
- intense scrutiny - constant public attention
- educational opportunities - better schooling options
- psychological pressure - mental stress
- networking advantages - meeting important people
- privacy invasion - personal life exposed
- early retirement - can stop working young
- social isolation - difficulty making real friends
- career head start - beginning work early
- exploitation risks - being used by others
Modern paths to fame for children
- viral content creators - making popular online videos
- social media influencers - famous online personalities
- talent competitions - shows to find skilled people
- reality TV appearances - being on real-life shows
- YouTube sensations - popular video makers
- child prodigies - exceptionally talented kids
- stage parents - parents who push for fame
- brand partnerships - working with companies
- content goes viral - videos spread quickly
- overnight sensation - becomes famous quickly
- gaming streamers - people who broadcast playing games
- performance platforms - places to show talent
Using fame constructively
- charitable foundations - organizations for good causes
- awareness campaigns - efforts to inform people
- educational advocacy - supporting learning
- positive role modeling - being a good example
- fundraising efforts - collecting money for causes
- social causes - important community issues
- mentorship programs - helping other young people
- environmental activism - protecting nature
- anti-bullying initiatives - stopping harassment
- literacy promotion - encouraging reading
- health awareness - teaching about wellness
- inspiring others - motivating people to achieve
Fame through talent vs other factors
- genuine ability - real skill or talent
- manufactured celebrity - artificially created fame
- raw talent - natural, unpolished ability
- media manipulation - controlling public image
- marketing machine - promotional efforts
- authentic artistry - real creative expression
- lucky breaks - fortunate opportunities
- industry connections - knowing important people
- natural charisma - appealing personality
- strategic positioning - careful career planning
- grassroots following - fans who discover naturally
- commercial appeal - ability to make money
Natural Spoken Phrases
- "The landscape has completely changed..." describing major shifts
- "You've got to consider..." introducing important point
- "On the flip side..." presenting contrasting view
- "It's a double-edged sword..." has both good and bad aspects
- "From what I've observed..." sharing personal insights
- "There's definitely a trend towards..." noting patterns
- "It boils down to..." identifying main issue
- "The reality is..." stating facts
- "You can't ignore the fact that..." emphasizing truth
- "It's worth noting that..." adding important detail