REAL IELTS EXAM QUESTION: REPORTED ON 23 OCTOBER, 2021 

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Film stars and celebrities sometimes give their opinions on public topics. Is this good or bad? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.

Write at least 250 words. 

Often opinions on social matters are being shared by film stars and celebrities. It is hard to say exactly whether this trend evokes positive or negative response in the society as it depends on the matter they opine.

Turning to the positive aspects of this trend, the first is the massive impact they can make in the society. To be precise, people are very much curious about the activities of their admired celebrities, and hence they value what they speak in public or post on social media websites. For example, many people started donating blood, accepting the recommendations of their favourite celebrities. The second aspect is that they can reach the public faster than other personalities in any crucial social issue. Campaigns against diseases like AIDS was recognised faster and wider when celebrities took over the task from governing bodies.

On the other hand, the very same popularity of celebrities and the massive impact can counteract. To be clearer, provided that the comment they make in public is socially irresponsible, unprecedended negative impacts should be expected . For instance, if a celebrity speaks something against the national security, it causes confusions and sectarianism among the public. It is also seen that some celebrities making immature comments on socially or communally sensitive issues, which would result in catastrophes. 

To conclude, it is clear that the opinions film stars and celebrities make in the public are highly influential. If they present the things in a socially responsible manner, it would give positive results, and if they are irresponsible, it would fetch negative consequences.