Shopping
Describe what a loan is.
An amount of money you borrow to pay for something that must be paid back in the future.
What are three things you can do to make a good impression in a job interview?
[Answers will vary.] Arrive on time, smile, be polite, talk about your skills, talk about your experience, bring a resume...
T/F. In the United States, it is important to be punctual.
True.
Unit 9. Daily living.
Illegal, harmful or dangerous action which can be punished by law.
Crime.
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb.
You have made a huge mess! You need to ____ ____ your room.
'clean up'
What are two common types of bank accounts that you can open with your bank?
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
(Answers will vary.) To introduce yourself and describe your qualifications and interest in relation to a job position.
What phone number should you call if there is a dangerous fire?
911
Unit 8. Work.
A document that lists your qualifications, education and experience for employment purposes.
Resume
This phrasal verb means to procrastinate.
I ____ ____ doing my homework until the last minute.
'put off'
What are three good ways to manage your finances?
[Answers will vary.] Don't spend too much money on unnecessary things, open a savings account, pay off your credit cards, avoid accumulating debt, work on your credit score etc...
What is a common thing to write after a job interview in the United States?
A thank you e-mail
What are two examples of good time management skills?
Prioritizing tasks, making a to-do list, planning ahead, using a calendar etc...
Unit 7. Shopping.
The extra price you pay to borrow money. Common with loans and credit cards.
Interest
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb.
At the beginning of class, we always ____ _____ the homework that is due.
'go over'
A three digit number that predicts how likely you are to pay a loan back on time, based on information from your credit report.
Credit score
Complete the sentence using the correct phrasal verb.
To apply for this job, you must first ___ ____ a job application form.
'fill out'
Q: What were you doing last night at 8:30pm? (study)
Last night at 8:30pm I was studying...
Unit 7. Shopping.
An amount of money that is owed to someone else.
Debt
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb.
There was smoke in the room and the fire alarm began to ___ ____.
'go off'
What does 'lend' mean?
To give something to someone, with the expectation that it will be returned. Opposite of borrow.
To make connections and build relationships for work, normally in a social setting.
This word can be used as a noun or a verb.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _
network
The opposite of 'dangerous'.
Safe
Unit 6 - Time.
The latest time or date by which something must be completed.
Deadline [or due date].
Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb.
The firemen came and ____ ____ the fire across the street.
'put out'