High Scoring IELTS Idioms for Fame and Celebrities

The video tutorial discusses the topic of fame and celebrity, highlighting its relevance in speaking and writing exams. It introduces several idioms related to fame, such as 'one hit wonder', 'stardom', 'wearing many hats', 'household name', 'has been', 'washed up', and 'in the limelight'. These idioms can enhance vocabulary scores by demonstrating the use of interesting phrases. The video encourages viewers to practice using these idioms to describe famous people or politicians.

Why is it important to use idioms in speaking and writing exams?

• They help you achieve a higher vocabulary score.

• They are easier to remember than other phrases.

• They are required for all exam sections.

• They make your speech sound more casual.

What does the idiom 'one hit wonder' refer to?

• A person who is famous for multiple achievements.

• A musician or actor known for a single success.

• A famous person who is always in the news.

• A celebrity who frequently changes roles.

Which idiom describes someone who can perform a variety of roles?

• In the limelight

• Wear many different hats

• One hit wonder

• Household name

What does it mean if someone is described as a 'has been'?

• They are known for a single achievement.

• Their career is no longer successful.

• They have never been famous.

• They are currently very famous.

What does being 'in the limelight' signify?

• Having a career that ended poorly.

• Being unknown to the public.

• Being famous at the moment.

• Being a versatile actor.