November Jobs Gain Is Best in Almost Three Years

November Jobs Gain Is Best in Almost Three Years

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The video covers several key topics: a significant jobs report showing 321,000 new jobs added, marking the largest gain in nearly three years, with President Obama highlighting the U.S.'s economic outperformance. Ashton Carter is nominated as Secretary of Defense, pending Senate confirmation. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon reports a positive prognosis after a throat cancer diagnosis. Starbucks launches an upscale coffee chain in response to market saturation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant achievement in the recent jobs report?

The U.S. economy shrank by 2%

The jobless rate increased to 6.5%

321,000 jobs were added, the largest gain in nearly three years

The unemployment rate dropped to 4.5%

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to President Obama, how does the U.S. job growth compare to other industrialized nations?

The U.S. is on par with other industrialized nations

The U.S. has outpaced Europe, Japan, and other advanced countries combined

The U.S. has seen no significant job growth

The U.S. has lagged behind Europe and Japan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has President Obama nominated as the next Secretary of Defense?

John Kerry

Ashton Carter

Chuck Hagel

Leon Panetta

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current health status of JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon?

He has retired due to health issues

He has been diagnosed with a new type of cancer

He has been declared cancer-free but will be monitored

He is still undergoing treatment for throat cancer

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Starbucks' new business strategy mentioned in the news?

Focusing on tea products

Opening a chain of high-end coffee stores

Reducing the number of stores worldwide

Expanding into the fast-food industry