ALCATRAZ
What is the Nickname of Alcatraz?
The Rock
Name the journalist who shot "the vulture and the little girl"
Kevin Carter
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude test
Name 2 famous Late Night Show hosts
Jimmy Fallon
Trevor Noah
James Corden
Stephen Colbert
David Letterman
What are the logos of the 2 main parties?
Democratic Donkey
Republical Elephant
Where is alcatraz?
In the bay of San Francisco, California, USA
Describe "the vulture and the little girl" (2 elements)
foreground - starving child collapsed on the ground
background - vulture ready for dinner
What is SAT necessary for?
You need it to get to university
Describe the atmosphere of Late Night Shows in 3 adjectives
Casual
Light
Joyful
Humorous
Fun
How often do the US elections take place?
every 4 years
What happened in 1963?
The prison closed down
How did the people react when they saw this photo? Why?
They were shocked
They consider he should have helped the child instead of taking a picture
Name the online platform created by Salman Khan in 2008
Khan Academy
Name the longest talk show host in the USA
Oprah Winfrey
Who was the 1st black president to be elected and when ?
Barack Obama (from 2009 to 2017 - 2 terms)
What is it now and when did it open?
It is a museum which opened in 1973
Describe "the falling man" in the context (3 sentences)
man falling head down after jumping from a twin tower in flame after 9/11 attack in NYC
Man looks calm and composed while falling
He is perfectly aligned with the lines in the background
We can't see the top of the building nor the ground, which makes the fall endless
What problem did pupils face during covid 19 in the USA?
No access to internet connection = no possible online school
How long was the Oprah Winfrey Show broadcasted?
25 seasons (from 1986 to 2011)
What are the 3 requirements to be able to run for presidency?
at least 35 / US citizen / live in the US for 14 years
Name 2 things which made the escape impossible
Cold waters / currents / strong tides / sharks
Who was lee Miller ? (4 different elements)
Miller was a fashion model in New York City in the 1920s before going to Paris, becoming a fashion and fine-art photographer there.
During World War II, she was a war photographer and correspondent for Vogue magazine, covering events such as the London Blitz, the liberation of Paris and the concentration camps at Buchenwald and Dachau
She died in 1977
Quote 2 main factors contributing to inequalities in the US educational system
Expensive tuition fees
school funding (state or local, not federal)
differences in learning equipments / achievements according to the area
Give 3 reasons why these shows are popular
more attractive than standard news media
a mix of comedy and news
can denounce or raise awareness
Explain the difference between the popular vote and the electoral vote
popular vote : the candidate with the most votes get elected
electoral vote : the population votes for a list of electors (each has has a specific number of electors)
The candidate who wins the majority receives ALL the electerol votes