Questions

1. What is this video about?
It says that nearly 20,000 people are losing their jobs due to the budget crisis in California.

2. What is a “pink slip”?
A pink slip is a slip that signifies that you are unemployed as soon as you get it.

3. How many pink slips are being handed out in California?
The amounts of pink slips being handed out are nearly 20,000 slips.

4. What is a deficit?
A deficit means the amount by which a sum of money falls short of the amount required.

5. How much of a deficit is California facing?
California is facing a 42 billion dollar deficit.

6. What is the state unemployment rate?
A 9.3% of unemployment.

7. Is the unemployment rate higher or lower than the national unemployment rate?
The unemployment rate is higher by 2 points.

8. What is Schwarzenegger's approval rating?
Schwarzenegger’s approval rating is 40%.

9.Where does the reporter think that future money for California will come from for the state budget?
The reporter thinks that the money will come from the future lottery proceeds.

10. On what calendar date does the reporter think that some people's jobs will be eliminated?
The day that the reporter thinks that the people would lose their jobs is on July 1st