CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- September 3, 2008

1. What were some of yesterday's highlights from the Republican National Convention?

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2. Why do you think that President George W. Bush and Sen. Joe Lieberman chose to speak at the convention? What do you think that they hoped to achieve with their speeches?

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3. In your opinion, what other individuals should speak at this week's Republican National Convention, and why?

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4. How many evacuees have sought refuge in the Louisiana shelter featured in the program? What do you think are the greatest challenges facing the families who are living in the shelter?

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5. According to the report, what measures have been taken to accommodate the needs of the children who are staying at the shelter?

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6. If you were in the projected path of a hurricane and had to evacuate, what would you want to take with you, and why? If you had to spend time in a shelter, what might you do to make the experience more manageable?

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7. In what country is Shanghai located? According to the report, how has Shanghai changed in recent years?

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8. How tall is the Shanghai World Financial Center? According to the segment, what does this skyscraper symbolize? In your opinion, what might be the possible benefits and drawbacks of leasing office space in this building?

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9. In your view, how do skyscrapers impact society? Do you think that cities should continue to build them? State your rationale.

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10. Would you want to live or work in a skyscraper? Why or why not?

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