Homework Assignment 2

Hi! This is your teacher Michael. The first homework assignment can be found further down the webpage. Make sure you have done both homework assignments, number #1 and number #2. If you already did them both, then you don't have any homework these next two weeks.

Please answer the questions below by watching the videos. Write your answers, along with your English and Chinese name, on a piece of paper. Then give the paper to me when you have your next class with me. Have fun!

These video will focus on things we learned in previous classes. The topics will include the Presidential Election, Disasters, and Famous People.

Obama's Victory Speech Video



Question 1: What does Barack Obama think of John McCain?

- He thinks McCain is a coward
- He doesn't look forward to working with him
- He thinks McCain hasn't endured enough sacrifices
- He thinks he is a brave and selfless leader

Question 2: Obama's election truly victory belongs to who? (Go to 3:36 of the speech)

- John McCain
- The American people
- Michelle Obama
- His campaign staff

McCain's Concession Speech Video



Question 3: What does John McCain think of the mistakes he made?

- He doesn't think they were mistakes
- He wish he hadn't made them
- He doesn't regret them
- He shared his mistakes with his friends

Sichuan Earthquake News Report



Question 4: How did Gao Xun receive the bruises on his face? (00:24)

- He doesn't remember
- He was on a bridge and fell down to the river
- He was hit in the face by a rock
- He was run over by several people running from the earthquake

Question 5: How powerful was the earthquake?

- It wasn't that powerful since many people are still alive
- It was so powerful that many homes were destroyed
- It was powerful but many people still survived
- It is still difficult to say

Question 6: How many people are still missing after the earthquake?

- 4,000
- 2,000
- 300
- 3,000

Question 7: How many people have died?

- They don't know
- Too many to count
- 500
- 5,000

Wong Lee Hom's Interview



Question 8: How did he start playing the Violin?

- He was forced into it by his parents
- He was tricked into it
- He just wanted to try something new
- He can't remember

Question 9: Does anyone ever use Wong Lee Hom's english name?

- Yes, people often call him Alex
- Only his parents use it
- No one ever really uses it, only customs people when they check his passport
- Just his close friends