28.10.16

An interview

President Barack Obama sits down with Stephen Colbert for a frank discussion of his career prospects after he leaves office.


Watch the video from 45” and do the following tasks. Check your answers in “comments”.

   A. Choose the right option:
1. a. Obama asked Stephen to help him find a new career.
    b. Stephen says Obama asked him to help him find a new career.
    c. Obama knows why Stephen is there.
2. a. Obama already knows what he’s going to do for a living.
    b. Randy knows what Obama is going to do for a living.
    c. Randy’s job is to find out what Obama will do for a living.
3. a. Obama’s age is a problem to find a job.
    b. Obama’s age is perfect to find a job.
    c. Obama’s age is no problem to start over.
4. a. Obama doesn’t know how to hand a resume.
    b. Obama is very good at handing resumes.
    c. Obama has never handed a resume.

  1. Answer the questions:
5. Can you explain why there hadn’t been any promotions in the last eight years?
6. Who is more powerful than Obama?
7. Why is he leaving?
8. What does Randy think the employer will think about Obama’s explanation?
9. What kind of office would Obama like to work in?

  1. Match one to three to a to c.
  1. Obama slowed the impact of climate change and prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
  2. He reopened relations with Cuba for the first time in 50 years.
  3. He saved the American Auto Industry.
  4. He helped lots of Americans with their healthcare.

  1. He drives stick*.
  2. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
  3. Giving medical advice to prove it (Don’t do that).
  4. Conversational Spanish.
*to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

  1. Write the questions or the answers:
  1. Do you have any awards or commendations?
  2. I usually let Seal Team 6* handle that.
  3. Do you have any experience with social media, like Twitter?
  4. How do you plan to get the attention of the Millennials?
  5. Did you know there’s a snapchat filter that gives you a flower crown?
  6. What would you say your biggest weakness is?
  7. I cannot stand it when people reduce complex ideas to some simplistic catch phrase.
  8. I know several turkeys that owe me a favour.
  9. I really love encouraging the youth of America to vote to continue the good work.
  10. Which candidates do these snacks represent?
-          an extra fibre nutrient bar which has travelled to more than 100 countries:
-          A shrivelled tangerine covered in golden retriever hair and filled with bile:

11. Any questions for me?

12. What does Randy have to do before offering him the job?
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  1. Lumi28/10/16 12:24 pm

    A. 1b,2c,3a,4b
    B.
    5. There wasn't a lot of room for advancement in my last job.
    6. The only one with a more powerful position was my wife.
    7. It's required by the 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution.
    8. That he stole office supplies.
    9. A corner office or at least an office with corners in it.
    C.
    1.b, 2.d, 3.a, 4.c
    D.
    1. Almost 30 honorary degrees and the Nobel Peace Prize.
    2. Have you ever had to fire anyone?
    3. I have 77 million followers.
    4. Telling them this is the most important election of their lifetime, so they have to get out there and vote.
    5. Of course I know that.
    6. Sometimes when I talk I take too many pauses.
    7. What's a common criticism you have for others in the workplaceSS?
    8. Is there anyone we can talk to for a character reference?
    9. Do you have any hobbies?
    10. fibre bar: Hillary Clinton
    tangerine: Donald Trump
    11. How did you get in here?
    12. The mandatory company physical.

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