CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- January 13, 2009

1. When did George W. Bush first take office as the 43rd president of the United States?

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2. What are some of the things that President Bush is proud of as he leaves office, as mentioned in the report? What do you think are some of the things that he might be disappointed about?

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3. How do you think that history will remember George W. Bush's presidency? Explain.

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4. According to the report: Why were some students in Steamboat Springs, Colorado denied hot lunches when they returned to school after the holiday break? Overall, how much money was owed to the school district for lunches?

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5. What steps did the school district take to try to collect this debt? Did the strategy work? Explain.

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6. Why were some parents, like the one featured in the report, upset about the school district's action? In your opinion, is this parent justified in her opinion, or did the school district do the right thing? Explain.

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7. What job is Australia's tourism industry billing as "the best job in the world"? What are some of the duties of this job? How much does it pay?

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8. According to the segment, what has the response been to this job posting? Why do you think that so many people are interested in the job?

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9. Why do you think that Tourism Queensland is offering this job? Do you think that this is an effective way to boost tourism? Why or why not?

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10. Describe your idea of "the best job in the world." If you were to write a posting or an ad for this job, what might it say?

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