ACT Success - Reading Comprehension Practice #6
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Question 1a
Celebrity actions only influence particular groups such as fans and critics.
Celebrity actions have a major ripple effect given their potential to shape public perceptions, influence behaviors and set societal norms.
Celebrity actions do not have any significant impact on society and are usually isolated incidents.
Celebrity actions heavily impact legislative measures, causing lawmakers to pass new laws.
Question 1b
Encouragement to play and excel in Basketball.
Encouragement to boast about personal achievements on social media.
Endorsement of dangerous and reckless behavior as acceptable.
Encouragement to experience different cultures and travel.
Question 1c
Celebrities should be held accountable and show remorse when tragedies occur during their events.
Celebrities should continue their careers despite facing personal tragedies.
Celebrities are usually victims of unjust scrutiny whenever accidents occur at their events.
Celebrities should stop organizing large events to prevent such tragedies.
Question 1d
It reinforces the idea that celebrities are just ordinary people who make mistakes.
It encourages young actors to follow in their footsteps.
It conveys that fame can serve as a shield from the repercussions of bad actions, which can normalize inappropriate behavior.
It encourages the public to scrutinize celebrities more.
Question 1e
Celebrities chose their profession and must face the consequences.
Celebrities are often too young to understand the weight of their actions.
Celebrities have exceptional influence that comes with an obligation to behave responsibly.
Celebrities often act out because of the pressures of fame.
Question 1f
Establishing clearer legal penalties for celebrities who engage in harmful or illegal activities.
Creating fan clubs that promote positive behaviors amongst celebrities.
Ignoring celebrities who engage in harmful behaviors.
Encouraging celebrities to donate to charities to compensate for their bad behavior.
Question 1g
Companies should always protect their celebrities, no matter what they do.
Companies should only maintain relationships with celebrities that positively influence their brand image.
Companies should immediately end sponsorships with celebrities who engage in scandals to make it clear that misconduct is intolerable.
Companies should lower their standards to match those of celebrities.
Question 1h
By indulging in the perks of fame without considering the repercussions.
By engaging in community service, promoting positive actions, and using their platforms for social good.
By avoiding any form of scandal to keep their public image clean.
By maintaining a low profile and not engaging in any controversial behavior.
Question 1i
The media should sensationalize celebrity misbehavior to drive views and clicks.
The media should avoid reporting on celebrity misbehavior altogether.
The media should aim for responsible reporting that holds celebrities accountable without glorifying their negative actions.
The media should promote celebrities regardless of their actions, focusing on their talent.
Question 1j
The public's influence is minimal as celebrities are primarily influenced by fellow celebrities.
The public's influence is crucial as refusing to support celebrities who behave unethically can reinforce higher standards.
The public shouldn't influence celebrity behavior as it burdens celebrities with unrealistic expectations.
The public should support all celebrities regardless of their actions to ensure their continued success.
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