STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student B.)
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What do you think of the expression “lipstick on a pig”, as used by Obama when he said: “You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig”? |
2) |
Do you think pigs might be offended by Obama’s comment? |
3) |
Do you think Obama was talking about Sarah Palin when he used the “lipstick on a pig” expression? |
4) |
Sarah Palin said the only difference between hockey moms and bull terriers was lipstick. Should she be in trouble with hockey moms? |
5) |
Do you think the Republicans were wrong to accuse Obama of sexism? |
6) |
Is it really necessary for women to wear lipstick? |
7) |
What colour lipstick would look best on a pig? |
8) |
What cosmetics should McCain wear when he’s on TV? |
9) |
If you were a lipstick manufacturer, how could you make money from the “lipstick on a pig” story? |
10) |
What would happen in your country if a politician made a comment similar to Obama’s? |
STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to Student A.)
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John McCain used the expression “lipstick on a pig” a few months ago but didn’t get in trouble. Why did Obama get in trouble? |
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Do you think there are too many personal attacks in politics? |
3) |
Did you see Obama’s response to the claims he was making sexist comments? What did you think? |
4) |
Do you think the Republicans attacked Obama because they have little else to offer the American public? |
5) |
Are politicians in your country nice to each other at election time? |
6) |
Do you think it’s OK for men to wear lipstick? |
7) |
Do you think Sarah Palin will get nasty and attack Barack Obama? |
8) |
Is the word “pig” used in good or bad expressions in your language? |
9) |
Do you think Obama’s comment hurt his campaign? |
10) |
How would you use the expression “lipstick on a pig” in your life? |
