Band 8: Which famous person, dead or alive, would you like to meet? why? (User-Submitted IELTS Speaking Answer)

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If I had an opportunity to meet a famous person, I would undoubtedly choose Taylor Swift. She is not only an exquisite and intelligent singer but also a talented dancer. After a hectic day, when I'm feeling down or exhausted, I listen to her calming and relaxing music to lift me up. She has a special outfit for her concerts, which differentiates her from other singers. Moreover, she is the only singer in history who could become a millionaire just by holding concerts in different parts of the world. I have always admired her hard work and her ability to connect her private life and relationships to the lyrics of her songs. I'm so curious about her life, parents, and relationships. I want to know how she confronted societal barriers and hate in her journey. I also want to know who her motivator and supporter was.

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If I had an opportunity to meet a famous person, I would undoubtedly choose Taylor Swift. She is not only an exquisite and intelligent singer, but also a talented dancer. After hectic day, when I’m feeling down or exhausted, I listen to her calming and relaxing music to lift me up. She has a special outfit for her concerts and this differentiates her from the other singers. Moreover, she is the only singer in the history that could become a millionaire just by taking place her concerts in different parts of the world. I have always admired her hard work and the ability to connect her private life and relationships to the lyrics of her songs. I’m so curious about her life, parents and relationships. I want to know how she could confront societal barriers and hate in her journey. I also want to know who her motivator and supporter was.

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