TASK DEFINITION: You are given a passage. You need to construct a question about the information present in the passage. Construct a question in such a way that (i) it is unambiguous, (ii) its answer is the whole paragraph. Avoid creating questions that can be answered correctly without actually understanding the paragraph.
PROBLEM: the last (2004) FIFA best player of the world is Ronaldinho (playing at barcelona, don't confuse with Ronaldo, playing at Real Madrid). Read the official FIFA interview with him at http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/awards/gala.html

Also, TODAY (november 28, 2005), Ronaldinho is going to receive the "Ballon D'Or" (golden ball), prize created by the french magazine French Football --http://www.francefootball.fr/ -- in 1956 to distinguish the best player of the european leagues. The complete list of winners of this prize is at: http://www.francefootball.fr/FF/ballon_or/index_bo.html

Now, the general audience... this is tough, since there are many players that could be the best at any time (henry, lampard, ronaldo, ronaldinho, zidane -getting older, though-, kaka, eto'o, ...). But truth is that, at this moment of the season, Ronaldinho is one step above the rest, and playing in the current best team (barcelona) helps him a lot.

SOLUTION: Who is the best soccer player in the world? Accordingly to FIFA and accordingly to general audience?

PROBLEM: Apparently so:

"An environmental group says that mold spore counts are four times normal levels in some areas of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and warning residents to wear masks and protective clothing may not be enough.

The Natural Resources Defense Council said their tests show mold spores at "extraordinarily high" levels which could easily trigger serious allergic or asthmatic reactions.

The most common symptoms associated with exposure to certain molds include the following: Nasal stuffiness, Eye irritation, Wheezing, Aggravation of asthma, Cold/flu like symptoms, Rashes, Fever, Shortness of breath, Inability to concentrate, Fatigue & Sometimes lung infections"

SOLUTION: Tell me ...?

PROBLEM: My favorite times with my loved one is when we actually have time to sit and reflect about what the other one means to us. Going out to eat is traditionally what is done on an anniversary, but I prefer one on one time where there is nobody else around. No strangers talking loudly, no waiters to interrupt, no time wasted in line or in the car.

In my opinion, Anniversaries are about each other, and to do that, you've gotta block out the rest of the world. Here's my recipe for a fabulous anniversary. FIRST, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, GET SOME PAPER, PENS, AND AN ENVELOPE. I'll tell you why in a little bit.

Next, plan the environment - Stay home (or rent a hotel if you want to get away from the day-to-day). Turn off the lights, turn on the music, light the candles. Put your favorite (but easy to prepare) foods around you - cheeses, pizza, strawberries, chocolate, wine, etc.

Now here comes the important part - sit directly in front of each other on the floor. Knee to knee, and eye to eye. Be sure to hold hands and feed each other. Talk about 'the time when we...' or 'that one time when we...'. Before you know it, hours will have passed. Don't be afraid to sip a little more wine than what you normally do. You'll soon find yourself maybe getting a little frisky.

But before you go any further, grab that piece of paper and pen, and write down a few lines about what that other person means to you. How they make you feel, and why you love them. Why you appreciate them. The more specific you get the better. For example, I love my man more everytime I catch him acting like a little kid when he thinks no one is around. Now don't let the other person read it. Seal it in the envelope, and save it for your next anniversary. It's so fun, and gives you something really fantastic to look forward to.

Now would be a good time to finish off the night with a long kiss...and maybe more.

You've just created a wonderful memory of the two of you together, sincerely enjoying each other.

Much better than some boring evening at an overpriced restaurant where nobody talked to each other, don't you think?

SOLUTION:
6th Wedding Anniversary - Any Ideas?