INTERVIEW
Note:
1) Only the interview questions must be written (about 8 – 10 questions).
2) Don’t write answers.
3) Prepare mostly ‘Wh-question’. You can use verbal questions also but few.
4) Ask the question related to the information and should be related to the situation.
5) Use following points:
a) Introducing the guest b) Inspiration c) Problems/ Struggle d) Family support e) Achievements
f) Dreams/ Message
Marking Scheme:
App. Framing of que. (2M)
Language and style (1M)
Overall impression (1M)
4 Marks
Q.1) Imagine that you are the organizer/host of the science exhibition conducted in
your school. With a proper beginning and conclusion, prepare a list of 8 – 10 questions
to interview Dr. Narvekar, the Chief Guest at the exhibition.
Ans:
(1) Good evening, sir. We hope you like this exhibition. Please give us your opinion about it.
(2) How can we improve the exhibition?
(3) What are the qualities that a scientist must have?
(4) Please tell us something about your academic background.
(5) Who or what is your inspiration?
(6) Please give us an idea of the work that you do.
(7) How can students be encouraged to pursue pure science as a career?
(8) What are the opportunities for scientists in India?
(9) Which area, do you think, should scientists focus on today?
(10) What is your message to the youth of India?
Thank you, sir, for your encouragement.
Q.2) Imagine that you are the class representative. You are asked to conduct an
interview with a famous singer. Frame a set of 8 – 10 questions.
Ans: Good morning, sir. Please let me congratulate you on the success of your recent album.
May I ask you few questions? Thank you, sir.
(1) Could you tell us something about your early life and education?
(2) At what age did you develop an interest in singing?
(3) Who was your guru or mentor?
(4) How long do you practice every day?
(5) How did your family and friends support you in your ambition?
(6) Please tell us something about your achievements and the awards you have received.
(7) What are your future plans?
(8) And finally, what advice will you give to budding singers?
Thank you very much sir, for spending time with us. Goodbye.
Q.3) You intend to know about a farmer who lives in a poverty stricken region. Frame
a set of at least 8 questions for taking his/ her interview. You may include the
following points:
His/her nature of work, problems, expectations from society and the government,
his/her message.
Ans: Good morning, sir. Please spare some time to answer a few of my questions.
(1) How many members are there in your family?
(2) Does anyone in your family have any other occupation besides farming?
(3) What are the crops you grow?
(4) From where do you get your supplies of seeds, fertilizers, insecticides, etc.?
(5) Do you get any government help in this?
(6) What are the problems you face?
(7) How do you solve these problems?
(8) What exactly do you expect the society and government to do for you?
(9) Is there any message you would like to give the people from urban areas, or others who are
not farmers?
Thank you, sir, I wish you all the best for a wonderful harvest.
Q.4) Prepare a set of about 8 questions to be asked to the Secretary of the WDC
(Women’s Development Cell) that works for the welfare of women at the state level.
Ans.: (1) Good morning, Ma’am. Can you tell me something about the WDC?
(2) How many people do you have working for you?
(3) Do you have volunteers? From where do they come?
(4) How do you get funds for your organization?
(5) Do you visit the villages, or do you work only in Mumbai city?
(6) Have you faced opposition from anyone while doing your work? If so, what type of opposition?
(7) Which are the most common problems that women face?
(8) What is your advice to young college girls?
Thank you, Ma’am.
Q.5) Prepare a set of questions to interview a man in an old-age home.
Ans.: (1) Hello, Sir. What is your name and how old are you?
(2) Hoe long have you been here?
(3) Who brought you here?
(4) What were you feelings when you first came here?
(5) Who pays your monthly bills?
(6) Do you get the needed attention here?
(7) How do you find the other inmates (friends) here?
(8) How is the food here?
(9) How do you spend your time?
(10) Do you get many visitors?
Q.6) A social activist will be the chief guest for the ‘Prize Distribution Ceremony’ of
your college. As a students’ representative, you intend to know more about him/her.
Prepare a set of 8 to 10 questions to interview him/her. You may use the following
points:
Social work, problems faced, awards, future plans, message, etc.
Ans: (1) Sir, Congratulations on your success in the eradication (removal) of child labour in your
village. How do you feel about your success?
(2) When did you first begin work in this field?
(3) What were the difficulties you faced in your journey?
(4) How did the local people support you?
(5) In what ways did the government help you?
(6) What are the reactions of the parents of the children you have tried to help?
(7)What types of actions must society/ the government takes against those who support this
practice?
(8) What message would you like to give our youth?
Thank you, Sir, for giving your valuable time.