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Place the given areas of questioning from the list in the appropriate columns.
- future plans
- inspiration
- overcoming hurdles/ struggle
- coach/ mentor/ guide/ teacher
- message for the youngsters
- family support
- alternate career choice
- first or maiden award/ achievement /success /setbacks
- a turning point in life/ success formula/technique.
| Section of the interview | Aspects to be covered | |
| 1. | Introduction | Welcoming/Greeting, Introduction of the guest/Occasion. |
| 2. | Opening questions | |
| 3. | Main body | |
| 4. | Concluding questions | |
| 5. | Summing up | Concluding the statement, Expressing gratitude. |
You can add your points.
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Solution
| Section of the interview | Aspects to be covered | |
| 1. | Introduction | Welcoming/Greeting, Introduction of the guest/Occasion. |
| 2. | Opening questions | describe yourself, your inspiration, coach/guide/mentor |
| 3. | Main body | maiden award/achievements/ success/setbacks, overcoming hurdles/difficulties, family and peer support |
| 4. | Concluding questions | future plans, message for the youth |
| 5. | Summing up | Concluding the statement, Expressing gratitude. |
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