INTERVIEW: Ato Essandoh on being stuck in Hurricane Sandy at 2012 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards Presented By BBC AM

INTERVIEW: Ato Essandoh on being stuck in Hurricane Sandy at 2012 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards Presented By BBC AM

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The speaker shares their experience during a hurricane in New York, highlighting the lack of preparation and minimal impact on them compared to others. They discuss attending the Britannia Awards to support notable figures like Quentin Tarantino and Daniel Day-Lewis. The importance of BAFTA's presence in L.A. is emphasized as a celebration of global art. Finally, the speaker shares their holiday plans to visit family in Ghana, preferring a warm Christmas over a traditional white one.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the speaker describe their preparation for the hurricane?

They bought potato chips and water.

They stocked up on essential supplies.

They ignored the warnings.

They evacuated the area.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's main reason for attending the Britannia Awards?

To receive an award.

To support and celebrate amazing people in the industry.

To promote their new movie.

To meet new directors.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker believe it's important for BAFTA to have a presence in Los Angeles?

To host more award shows.

To promote British films exclusively.

To celebrate global art and collaboration.

To compete with Hollywood.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the speaker plan to spend their Christmas holidays?

In Ghana.

In London.

In Los Angeles.

In New York.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of Christmas does the speaker prefer?

A traditional Christmas with family.

A sunny tropical Christmas.

A cold and cozy Christmas.

A snowy white Christmas.