Home Listening Due 24 May 2009

DAVE LETTERMAN MONOLOGUE
Home Listening Due 24 May 2009

Talk-show hosts in America usually begin with a brief monologue, telling topical jokes. The two biggest talk-show hosts on major TV stations in America are Jay Leno on NBC and Dave Letterman on CBS. This week for Home Listening you'll practice with American topical humor. To view Dave Letterman's April 21, 2009 monologue go here.
    1. How many degrees is it in New York?
    2. What was North Korea testing?
    3. What was the score when the Yanks lost to the Indians?
    4. How many runs did Wang Chien-ming give up?
    5. What does Letterman say is the problem with the Yankees (one word)?
    6. How much money does Ruth Madoff say is hers?
    7. What is Saddam Hussein's luxury palace being turned into?
    8. What is Saddam Hussein's bedroom now?
    9. Who does Letterman say is Hussein's spoiled daughter?
    10. Who used to go hunting and shoot guys?
    11. In one word how does Dick Cheney describe his recent trip?
    12. What does Letterman say he had trouble doing the last eight years?
    13. What are scientists saying about overweight people?
    14. Who's the gal who likes to get around?
    15. What does an equestrian do?
    16. Which three people has one horse thrown?

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