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A. 1. Have you ever watched a quiz show on television? What did you think of it?

2 .Would you ever participate in a quiz show? Why? Why not?

QuestionsAnswers

Interviewer___ :Simon: You know, I’ve been too busy to think about it. So I guess, no,it hasn’t. But I’m sure it will.

4 .Has it sunk in yet?

Interviewer___ :Simon: I’m only a guy who was on a quiz show. No more, no less. I don’t feellike a celebrity. I’m just a regular person.

2 .How does it feel to bea celebrity?

Interviewer___ :Simon: Well, my friends and family kept pushing me to join. I wasn’t so sure. I mean, I didn’t think I was all that good at anything. But in the end, I thought, why not? What have I got to lose?

5 .How did you decideto sign up?

Interviewer___ :Simon: Yes, you could say I was. But I didn’t watch it all the time. If I had anything better to do and had to be away, I was away. I guess I’m a big fan now!

7 .Were you a fan ofthe show beforeyou joined?

QuestionsAnswers

Interviewer___ :Simon: I don’t think anything can prepare you for something like this. I was in a bit of a shock at first but it didn’t take that long to get used to things. It felt really good.

6 .How did it feel tobe on the show? Was it what you had expected?

Interviewer___ :Simon: Yes, I did actually. If you remember, there was this young man, Weber, who was a real whiz kid. I thought that was it, for a moment. I didn’t think I could make it. But as it turned out he’s got a way to go. He’s quite young. But … I wouldn’t want to compete with him in ten years’ time.

3 .Did you have any rough moments during the show?

Interviewer___ :Simon: The whole experience. It was something I’ll remember for the rest of my life. Even if I hadn’t won, I would still feel that way, because it’s all so unique, working with all these wonderful people, knowing that thousands of viewerswatch you on every show.

1 .If you could pick one thing from Top Quiz to take away as special, besides your million dollars, what would it be?

Interviewer___ :Simon: Right now, I need some time to settle down and think. I know one thing, for sure, though; I will not be watching any shows for a while. I’d like to gosomewhere and rest and then probably decide if I’m going to go back to college or start my own business.

8 .What are your plans forthe future?

4 .How would you feel if you won in a quiz show? Why?

5 .Would you want the reporter to ask you different questions? Which ones?

6 .Role-play the interview in pairs. Give your own answers.

B. Plan to write an interview with one of the people you read about in the Reading on page 20.

1 .Work in pairs/groups. Think about the questions you would like to ask and the person’s answers.Use your imagination.

2 .Make notes in the chart.3 .Use your notes to write the interview.

4 .Exchange and read each other’s interviews in class.

Name of the person you are interviewing :_____________________________

Topics of thequestions

Your questionsHis answers

The reason he isso well-known

Events beforehe won:

Events afterhe won:

His personaldetails:

His future plans:

Use your own words in order to fill out the chart.

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Writing Corner

When you write questions for an interview: •Brainstorm possible topics you would like to touch upon

•Select topics and prepare questions •Be prepared to modify your questions on the spot

•Think about how you would feel if you were asked those questions

•Practice asking questions in different ways, in order to get over hesitation or resistance, e.g.How would you feel if you didn’t win?How important is it for you to win?Is winning as rewarding as people claim?