Ask and Answer Questions - Complete these sentences

1. CNN 10 SEPTEMBER 27
Kurds Vote on Independence; U.S. Congress Holds on Health Care Vote; Puerto Rico Struggles with
Storm Damage
Ask questions:
1.- An ethnic group has repeatedly voted for its independence.
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2.- They are about 15 to 20 percent of the population.
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3.- They have been active fighting against the IUSIS terrorist group.
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4.- Because Kurdish independence could lead to more instability or even ethnic
fighting in the region.
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5.- He threatened to use force to protect Iraq’s territorial integrity.
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6.- It is controversial.
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7.-The American people want both Republican and Democrat parties work together to
build on and improve the Affordable Care Act.
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8.- It is being discussed in the Senate.
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9.- A dam in northwestern Puerto Rico is.
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10.- Because he is insulin-dependent.
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Answer these questions:
1. Why aren’t the search and rescue teams able to check on everyone in Puerto Rico.

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2. What will be needed to fix Puerto Rico?
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3. Why is the secretary bird special?
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4. What has Khali Sweeney managed to do in spite of the difficult times he lived
through?
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5. What was he looking for? Where did he find it?
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6.- Why had the kids he helped had a rough time?
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7.- What did Khalil’s help prevent from happening?
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8.- Is there any difference in standards between the kids Khalil is helping and their
counterparts in the suburbs or anywhere in the world?
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9.- What happened while a police van was going to the scene of an accident?
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10.- Could the police catch the raccoon? Why (not)?
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Finish these sentences:
1.- Kurdistan held a referendum in order to ………………………………………………………………………..
2.- Kurdistan wouldn’t be able to export oil if ………………………………………………………………………
3.- According to Se. Bill Cassidy, if you have a preexisting condition, ……………………………..
4.- Power is out for most of Puerto Rico because …………………………………………………………………
5.- In Khalil’s opinion, the problem with kids is ……………………………………………………………………..