Problem-Solving
Ethan waits until the last minute to start his paper. He feels rushed and stressed.
What is the solution for the future?
Ethan can make a plan to start his work earlier in the future.
Lily always arrived early to her campus job and helped others finish tasks. When a manager position opened, her supervisor recommended her right away.
Why was Lily recommended and what can we infer about her?
We can infer that Lily is responsible. She got recommended because she arrives on time and helps other employees.
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."
A daydream or getting lost in your thoughts.
Mia keeps forgetting that she has doctor appointments and school meetings because she is so busy.
What could Mia do so that she doesn't keep forgetting?
Mia could use a calendar, agenda book, or set reminders on her phone to keep track of things.
At the career fair, Jake spent most of his time on his phone. He gave short answers to recruiters and did not ask questions. He left early.
What can we infer about Jake's chances of making a good impression at the job fair?
Jake likely did not make a strong impression with the recruiters.
The teachers at Oakland Elementary School received a grant to pick a pet for each classroom. On Monday, Mrs. Owen's class was choosing their class pet. The students needed to decide if the class wanted a hamster, a goldfish, or a turtle. The pet with the most votes would be selected. Mrs. Owens announced, "We will decide on the pet by a by a show of hands."
Idiom: "We will decide on the pet by a show of hands."
Meaning: to raise your hand to vote
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.
Sam showed up to an interview 20 minutes late, wearing wrinkled clothes. He said he “didn’t think details mattered that much.” The interviewer ended the meeting quickly.
What can you infer about Sam’s chances of getting the internship?
Sam probably will not get the internship because he looked unprofessional.
This Friday was going to be a very busy day for Isabella as she prepared for the graduation party. That morning, she woke up early to clean, cook, and decorate the house. When she stopped to look at the clock, it was already noon. She muttered to herself, "Time flies."
Idiom: "Time flies"
Meaning: Time is going by fast
Sofia’s family wants her to get a certain job, but she is not interested in it has different plans.
What should Sofia do?
Sofia should advocate for herself and have an honest conversation with her family about what her goals are and what she wants to do.
Jordan stayed up all night finishing a research paper. The next day, he emailed his professor saying his internet stopped working and he could not submit it on time. His roommate saw him playing video games most of the night.
What can you infer about why his assignment is late?
His assignment is late because he played video games most of the night.
Bobby waited until the night before his science project was due to get started. He looked at the assignment and realized that he needed Styrofoam to design his own planet. Bobby ran to his mother to ask if they had any in the house. When she said they didn't have any and wouldn't be able to get any until the next morning, Bobby knew he wouldn't finish the project in time. He said, "I'm in a pickle".
Idiom: "I'm in a pickle"
Meaning: To be in a difficult situation.
Noah needs to find an internship but doesn’t know how to meet professionals or ask for internship opportunities.
What are some things that Noah could do?
Noah can attend career fairs, join online groups for his field (LinkedIn, send emails), ask professors or alumni for help.
Jason returned to the lab to find his experiment completely rearranged. The vials were in a different order, and a notebook he always kept closed was lying open. He thought he had locked the lab door when he left, but now he wasn’t so sure.
What do you think happened and why was his experiment rearranged?
He probably left the door unlocked and some else came in the lab and looked at his notes.
Nicholas and James were playing soccer in the house again, despite their mother's wishes. Their mother always warned them to be careful in the house and to play sports outside. After Nicholas kicked the soccer ball to James, it accidentally hit a vase, causing it to shatter into pieces when it hit the tile floor. "Oh no!" Nicholas gasped. "We're in hot water."
Idiom: "In hot water"
Meaning: To be in trouble