Problem-Solving
TJ's professor announces that class will be on zoom today. TJ receives an email from his professor with the zoom link. However, when TJ clicks on the zoom link, it does not work. What should TJ do?
He should email his professor and let him know.
Sofia studied late in the campus library before her big math exam. The next morning, when the professor handed back the tests, Sofia stared at her paper and slowly smiled. Why was Sofia smiling?
She did well on her test.
Coach needed to gather everything for the baseball practice. He needed to get the bases, the baseball, and the bats for the team. When Michael saw coach struggling to carry the equipment from his car to the field, he said, "Coach, I will give you a hand." What is the idiom and what does it mean?
To help someone with something.
A light turns on in Joshua's car indicating that he has low tire pressure. What should Joshua do?
Joshua should fill his tires up with air.
Liam forgot to charge his laptop overnight. When he arrived at the lecture hall, he noticed the battery was almost dead, and the professor had already started the slideshow. How might Liam be feeling?
Unprepared for class or worried that he will not be able to take notes.
Erik invited his friend Gianna to his home for dinner on Saturday night. He wanted to make all of Gianna's favorite foods, including pizza, tacos, and sushi. For dessert, he planned to make cookies, cupcakes, and cake. Realizing that this was way too much food for two people, he said to himself, "Don't get carried away."
Idiom: Don't get carried away
Interpretation: To be so excited about something that you do too much.
Pablo forgets to pay his phone bill and his service gets shut off. What is the problem and solution?
Pablo should pay his phone bill and come up with a plan to remember in the future.
Gabriel hit the snooze button three times. When he finally looked at the clock, his eyes widened and he jumped out of bed. What probably happened?
Gabriel probably overslept.
Francesca's brother Antonio eagerly entered her room wanting to tell her all about the new movie he saw. Francesca interrupted him to tell him that she was going to see the movie on Friday with her friends. She agreed to let Antonio share his favorite part if he promised not to talk about the ending. Francesca said, "Don't let the cat out of the bag." What is the idiom and what does it mean?
To carelessly reveal a secret.
Joselyn just transferred to a new college campus and she wants to make new friends but she is nervous. What could Joselyn do to try and make new friends?
Join organizations or talk to new people on campus or in class.
Samantha’s classmates all talked about their weekend plans, but no one mentioned her birthday. She forced a smile and looked at her notebook instead. How might Samantha be feeing?
She might be feeling sad that her classmates forgot her birthday.
Jeremiah was having difficulty focusing during science class. He couldn't stop thinking about his exciting weekend plans. He had a championship basketball game on Saturday, and he wanted to watch the final episode of his favorite TV show. Jeremiah didn't hear his teacher call his name to answer the question. She said, "You have your head in the clouds."
Idiom: Head in the clouds
Meaning: A daydream or getting lost in your thoughts.
Jackson is serving at a restaurant and his customer orders the shrimp scampi. After Jackson puts the order in, the chef tells him that they are out of shrimp and cannot make the meal. What is the problem and solution?
Jackson should communicate this with the customer and ask if there is anything they may want. Jackson could also suggest some alternatives to the customer.
Marcus slipped into the back of the classroom while the professor was already talking. He walked to his seat with his head down and quietly took out his notebook. Why might Marcus be trying to not be noticed?
Marcus was late for class.
When the class played a Jeopardy game to review for tomorrow's social studies test, Sarah did not know any of the answers. She was absent once during the week and never finished her make-up work. If she wanted to do well on the test, she knew she would have to take home her textbook and read her notes tonight. After class, Mr. Kaul said, "You better hit the books."
Idiom: Hit the books
Meaning: To study for a test