CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- September 15, 2008

1. According to the report: What parts of Texas have been affected by Hurricane Ike? What types of damage has Ike caused? What actions are federal and state governments taking in response to the storm?

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2. What challenges do you think that rescue workers might face in the days and weeks ahead?

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3. In your view, how does Hurricane Ike compare to the hurricane that struck Galveston, Texas in September,1900?

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4. Why do you think that some people choose to live in hurricane-prone areas despite the risks?

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5. How has Hurricane Ike impacted oil and gas prices? In your view, how might Ike impact other business sectors, such as tourism or agriculture? What could be the ripple effects for individual business owners and consumers?

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6. What information is known about the recent plane crash in Russia and train crash in California? What are your thoughts and feelings regarding these tragedies? Do these crashes affect your feelings about plane or train travel? If so, how? If not, why not?

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7. In what year did the first debate between U.S. presidential candidates facing off in a general election take place? Do you plan to watch the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates? Why or why not?

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8. Why do you think that U.S. school systems go through an accreditation process? Do you think that this process is necessary? State your rationale.

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9. According to the report: What is the status of Clayton County, Georgia's school system accreditation? What action has Clayton County taken to address this issue?

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10. According to the segment, how is the accreditation issue impacting the Reeves family? If you were living in Clayton County, what action, if any, would you take to ensure your educational future?

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