4. Are political leaders the most influential in today's society?
Yes, definitely, because they pass the laws and plan our society's future. They make major
decisions in terms of the national and local economy. On the other hand, other leaders also
influence our daily lives by their actions and accomplishments. Young people look up to famous
athletes
( =
sportsmen), pop stars and actors
.
These celebrities play a very important role for
teenagers, and they have an impact on their attitudes and way of thinking. Business leaders are
also very powerful nowadays, because they can influence some of the government's decisions.
5. Do you think a leader should be perfect in all fields?
It would be nice
,
but no one’s perfect
.
They are role models because of their achievements
and as long as they do their job well, they are allowed to make occasional mistakes. I am a big
sports fan, and a few months ago, I was a bit surprised to hear about golfer. Tiger Woods
apologizing to his fans because he cheated on his wife. 1 think that leaders should be responsible
for their work and position, but they don't owe apologies to the public when they commit mistakes
that are not relevant to their field of expertise. Tiger Woods should work it out with his wife, not
the journalists.
6. Is it important for leaders to take others’ advice?
Definitely
!
Leaders make the final decisions, but beforehand, they should be advised by
different professionals and specialists, in order to have every single card in hand when it's time to
be decisive.
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A Person You Would Like to interview
Tell me about a person you would like to interview.
You should say:
who the person is
whether the person is famous or not
what you would ask him/her if you met the person
and explain why you would choose to interview him/her.
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Kobe Bryant: best NBA player at the moment = MVP (Most Valuable Player)
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Questions on his performances in his childhood (high-school career)
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Questions on other players such as Shaquille O'Neal, Lebron James
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Questions on his dreams
:
he has won everything
=
any new challenges?
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Personal questions on his daily routine, or how he invests his money?
Or basketball moves
!
I would love to interview Kobe Bryant, the famous NBA player from the Los Angeles Lakers.
I am a big fan of his, and it would be an honor and a huge privilege to spend some time in private
with him. Kobe Bryant won 4 national championships, and he was elected MVP (Most Valuable
Player) last year. He's regarded as the best player since Michael Jordan retired.
I would start the interview with a few questions on his childhood. I would like to know about
his basketball performances when he was a child, how much he practiced, how he practiced. I read
that he refused to go to university, and directly enrolled in the NBA. I'm curious to know when he
actually realized he had the potential to become a successful NBA player.
I would definitely ask him to tell me about other athletes he has played with or against. I
would love to know what kind of relationship he has with Shaquille O'Neal. They used to play
together. O'Neal is said to be quite a character: you know, he's a really funny guy. They won 3
titles with the Lakers when Kobe was much younger, and maybe he could tell me some anecdotes
(=
a short and fun story) about O'Neal. I would also like to ask him whether or not he ever talks
to Lebron James, who is his big rival in terms of being the best in the league.
In addition, I would be very interested to know what his dreams are for the future. In terms of
career, he has already won everything. I would ask him how he motivates himself, and whether or
not he ever gets tired of playing.
Finally, I would inquire about his personal life and his daily routine when he's not playing. I
wonder what kinds of movies he likes, who his favorite singers are, stuff like that. I would like to
ask him about how he invests his money: in real estate, in the stock exchange, or something else?
If it seems like these questions a
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