Essay: Should entertainers and sports stars be paid so heavily?

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Hello readers!
I'm posting after more than a month. I've been very busy in exam preparations, and so haven't been coming on blogger very often. (Sorry fellow bloggers, for not commenting on your blogs lately.) Meanwhile, I've written loads of compositions, and when my exams are over, I'll post them on my blog.
Anyways, here's an essay that I wrote yesterday. It was an argumentative topic, and even though it fell short of the word limit, I decided that it was good enough to be posted on my blog.
Happy reading! :)
Should entertainers and sports stars be paid such large sums of money? What are your views?

Money is misused in many ways by the authorities and the rich ones in-charge. Different television channels, various entertaining forums and event organizers pay huge sums of money to entertainers, often celebrities, like actors and singers, to perform for a live audience, or on television. Sports men are paid hefty amounts to play a single game, and even more if they win. They are sponsored by notable multi-national brands, which are more than willing to pay them such amounts.

One may argue that they deserve the money for their original ideas and hard work. They are paid for their talents, which they have performed for the public. Their energies, dedication, and years of practice has a right to be rewarded accordingly.

However, they do not need such huge amounts of money. The celebrities are already very rich and live luxurious lifestyles. What could they gain by adding to their wealth?

That money could be donated for the betterment of the society. It could be used to build and support orphanages, to educate the poor and uneducated, and to help the needy. It could, perhaps, also be used to improve the economy, and to build more facilities for the people. These causes are far more deserving of money.


Paying entertainers and sports stars huge amounts is clearly a misuse of money. I do not think that they should be paid so extravagantly for their performances. There is no valid excuse for paying the celebrities so heavily. If it is only because they are so popular, widely-known, and followed by millions, then that is a very unfair and illogical excuse.

Comments

  1. Kenza15 April 2016 at 13:29

    Lol I was just starting to wonder where you'd gone! XD I assumed it was the exams! I've been super busy with them lately too. :( Anyway it's nice to see you back!

    This essay is really well written! I love how you jumped straight into the topic and included evidence and facts! It's also great that you included your opinion in the final paragraph - I learned that that's the best way to end a topic like this in English since it's a good way to conclude the essay. :D And what you've written is really meaningful too! You're right - it's a shame these huge sums of money don't go towards a better cause. :/ Keep up the good work! <3

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    1. Fatima Salman Siddiqui15 May 2016 at 04:56

      Yep it was the exams! I wasn't getting a chance to post anything on my blog, or comment on others' blogs. :( Now only one exam is left...and I'm back! :D

      Thank you! Yes, that's true. Although it's sometimes a bit difficult to conclude the essay - the conclusion has to be strong to make a good impression on the reader. Yes, that's right! :) Thanks! :D

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    2. Kenza27 June 2016 at 12:16

      I'm assuming you've finished your exams though now right? :D

      You're right! I also personally found the conclusion one of the most difficult aspects in the English exam. You're welcome! :D

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    3. Fatima Salman Siddiqui30 June 2016 at 10:45

      Yes, now it's been more than a month since they were over. (I'm desperately waiting for the results now!) I gave O level exams that are equivalent to GCSEs\IGCSEs. I guess you gave your GCSEs just now, right?

      I totally agree. I also found the beginning difficult in some writings, when I couldn't decide how to start the essay.

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    4. Kenza11 August 2016 at 14:58

      (And even more than that now I'm late replying! xD)Yeah that's right! Haha so true - I related to that so much! xD

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    5. Fatima Salman Siddiqui14 August 2016 at 03:43

      That's Ok! :) XD

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  2. Sarah Ashar17 June 2016 at 12:00

    Fatima your essay is very thought provoking actually what i believe is,that we have to change peoples minds.They make a person a celebrity or a star.we will have to work alot to make realize who are our true stars ....and they are Sahaba R.A

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    1. Fatima Salman Siddiqui18 June 2016 at 06:52

      Yes, I agree with you that it is actually the people who make a person a celebrity or a star. And we must realize who our real ideals and stars are, and try to follow them.
      Thanks for the comment! :)

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  3. alexbrown9 June 2021 at 10:20

    very interesting post.this is my first time here.i found so mmany interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion..thanks for the post!

    Essay on sports

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