Journalism Today

Chapter 5: Making the Interview Work

Choose One

Directions
Read the interview questions that follow. Decide whether each is a "good" or "poor" question to ask the star swimmer of the Razorbacks right before an important swim meet against the Lemmings.

1.
Do you enjoy swimming?
A)Good
B)Poor
2.
Could you explain how you prepare for swim meets?
A)Good
B)Poor
3.
Who is the best swimmer in history?
A)Good
B)Poor
4.
How do you feel about Speedos?
A)Good
B)Poor
5.
What obstacles stand in the way of your achieving your goal [of winning the swim meet]?
A)Good
B)Poor
6.
I think that the Razorbacks are going to win—do you?
A)Good
B)Poor
7.
Why has the swim team started winning all these meets? Are the swimmers using steroids?
A)Good
B)Poor
8.
What do you think the Razorback team’s strengths are in the meet against the Lemmings?
A)Good
B)Poor
9.
How did you become a competitive swimmer?
A)Good
B)Poor
10.
Tell me about your relationship with your coach.
A)Good
B)Poor
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