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Questions 46~50    Money. Fame. Excitement. It sounds like celebrities have the perfect life. Millions look up tothem as idols. And yet, the life of a star isn’t as easy as it looks. They face a lot of pressure on a dailybasis－from studios, the media, and fans. We expect them to be perfect in every way. Yet, deep down,they’re people just like the rest of us. Sometimes, the pressure is too much to handle.     For many celebrities, the trouble begins early in their careers. As soon as singers and actorsbecome famous, they lose all privacy. Their lives become public stories for the world to read about.So, stars learn to be careful about what they say and do. Many hire publicists－professionals whohelp them maintain a good image.     Part of living a public life is the pressure to look flawless. While the rest of us may havewrinkles and a bit of extra weight, stars often see natural flaws as career killers. So, they turn toplastic surgery to try and stay perfect. That goes for men and women. Sometimes, their surgeriesbecome a big part of their fame. Other times, they become major gossip topics, such as MichaelJackson’s many operations.     Living under the spotlight day after day can be harmful to anyone. Some celebrities, unable todeal with it all, suffer from depression. A related problem is drug and alcohol abuse. A number ofstars have died far too young. Some die from a drug overdose. Others take their own lives.     Some stars have spoken out about their problems and the issue of celebrity pressure. Brooke Shields admitted she once suffered from depression. When Owen Wilson went through personal problems, other actors asked the press to leave him alone. Kate Winslet has spoken out against plastic surgery. Others, like Robert Downey Jr., have gone through tough times but have come out on top.Perhaps over time, these voices will start to make an impact. For now, we still live in a world that treats stars like public property. For all the good news we print about them, there’s just as much bad news. Learning to live as a superstar is surely a lot harder than it looks.
46. What happens to many people after they become famous？
(A) They begin to be careful about their actions.
(B) They stop worrying about their image.
(C) They start saying whatever they want.
(D) They find they have more privacy than ever.

參考答案

答案：A
難度：非常簡單0.9
統計：A(9),B(0),C(1),D(0),E(0)

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