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IELTS Speaking Part-2 A popular person

Describe a popular person

You should say:

·        Who he or she is

·        How you heard of him/her

·        What he or she is like

·        And explain why you think he or she is popular

It was quite hard to decide who to talk about for this topic, because there are so many popular people I could have chosen, but I have decided to talk about Adele. Adele is an English singer-songwriter and is unbelievably successful and well-known all over the world.

She is an incredibly hard-working woman in her mid twenties who is renowned for being outspoken and down-to-earth. She has made a successful career as a solo artist and has sold millions of records worldwide.

In terms of her personality... she has a wicked sense of humour and seems really easy to get along with. I suppose that this is another reason why she has become so popular, because she just seems like a normal person – the girl next door. She doesn’t seem standoffish like some famous people and I guess this is why people love her.


When did I hear about her? Well, to be honest, I’m not entirely sure. I guess it would be roughly six or seven years ago. She released an album when she was 19 and if I remember rightly her last album was called 25. I think I am right in saying that when her last album was released she sold 1000 copies a minute in the US.

Although she is unbelievably down-to-earth despite her popularity, she is, nevertheless, a private person. She has a child with her husband and she doesn’t post photos of him on social media like some celebrities do. She was rumoured to have got married, but nobody knew for certain until she confirmed it at an award’s ceremony. I love the fact that she guards her privacy and does not live her life through the media.



Describe a popular person

You should say:

  • Who he or she is

  • How you heard of him/her

  • What he or she is like

  • And explain why you think he or she is popular

One popular person I would like to talk about is Adele. She is an English singer-songwriter known for her incredible success and fame worldwide. I first heard about her around six or seven years ago when she released her album at the age of 19. Her latest album, "25," became a massive hit, and I recall that she sold a thousand copies a minute in the US at the time of its release.

Adele is in her mid-twenties and is renowned for being hardworking, outspoken, and down-to-earth. Despite her global success, she comes across as remarkably relatable. She has a wicked sense of humor and seems very easy to get along with, which is part of the reason she has garnered so much love from fans. Unlike some celebrities, she doesn't seem aloof or distant, but rather like a “girl next door.”

Her popularity is not just due to her impressive vocal talent but also her genuine personality. She manages to balance her fame with a private life; for instance, she is known to keep her personal life, including her child and husband, away from the public eye. This contrast between her public persona and her private life adds to her appeal. Adele’s ability to maintain her privacy and avoid the pitfalls of media sensationalism is something that many people respect and admire.

Overall, Adele’s down-to-earth nature and her focus on her music, rather than on the trappings of fame, contribute greatly to her popularity. She embodies a rare blend of talent, relatability, and authenticity that resonates deeply with her audience.


Vocabulary and Phrases

Phrase/Word

Meaning in English

Bangla

Russian

Hindi

Unbelievably

Extremely; to an extent that is difficult to believe

অত্যন্ত

Невероятно

अत्यधिक

Outspoken

Frank and unreserved in speech

সোজাসাপ্টা

Прямолинейный

निर्भीक

Down-to-earth

Practical and unpretentious

বাস্তববাদী

Приземленный

व्यावहारिक

Solo artist

A musician who performs alone, not as part of a group

একক শিল্পী

Солист

एकल कलाकार

Standoffish

Distant or aloof

দূরত্বপূর্ণ

Отстранённый

अलग-थलग

Relatable

Easy to relate to or understand

সম্পর্কিত

Понимаемый

संबंधित

Massive hit

Extremely successful and popular

বিশাল সফলতা

Огромный успех

बहुत सफल

Pitfalls

Hidden or not obvious problems or difficulties

অপ্রত্যাশিত সমস্যা

Подводные камни

समस्याएं

Genuine

Real and authentic

সৎ

Искренний

सच्चा

Aloof

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

অমনোযোগী

Холодный

दूरदर्शी

Persona

The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others

চরিত্র

Личность

व्यक्तित्व

Relatability

The quality of being easy to relate to or understand

সম্পর্কযোগ্য

Сопереживание

संबंधितता

Sensationalism

The use of exciting or shocking language at the expense of accuracy

চমকপ্রদতা

Сенсационализм

सनसनीखेजता

Admire

To regard with respect and approval

প্রশংসা করা

Восхищаться

प्रशंसा करना

Pitfalls

Problems or dangers that are not easily noticed

অপ্রত্যাশিত সমস্যা

Подводные камни

समस्याएं


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