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英国上周五公布的一项调查发现，英国学生对明星的过度痴迷影响到了他们的学业。调查发现，小贝夫妇是英国学生最崇拜的明星，而很多学生由于追逐明星梦而忽视了自己的学业。

David and Victoria Beckham are the leading figures in a damaging celebrity* culture that encourages children to believe they can become rich and successful without working hard at school, a recent survey reveals.

Pupils who dream of becoming pop stars and footballers are neglecting their studies and imitating their idols' language, behavior and clothing, the survey says.

The survey of more than 300 British teachers found that Posh and Becks are the celebrities most widely admired by schoolchildren, although more than 20 others were also named as role models*.

These include Paris Hilton, "famous for being famous." Sports stars include Frank Lampard, Lewis Hamilton, Dame Kelly Holmes and Andy Murray.

The survey was conducted by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) of the United Kingdom, which called on the government to take action to promote positive role models of ordinary people.

A teacher from a primary school in Oxfordshire said: "Colleagues and I have discussed worries about girls in particular trying to dress in an unsuitable way."

A teacher from a junior school in Bath reported that the only ambition* of one of his pupils was to be a footballer's partner.

Elizabeth Farrar, from a primary school near Scunthorpe, said: "Too many pupils believe that academic* success is unnecessary because they will be able to gain fame and fortune quite easily through a reality TV show."

ATL General Secretary Mary Bousted said: "Pupils do not understand the hard work it takes to achieve such status* and do not think it is important to be actively engaged in school work, as education is not needed for a celebrity status.

"Celebrity culture makes them believe that celebrity status is the greatest achievement and strengthens the belief that other career choices are not valuable."

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celebrity n. 名人

role model 行为榜样

ambition n. 野心

academic adj. 学业的

status n. 地位

David and Victoria Beckham are among the most admired celebrities among British students.