First day of school
feeling of nervousness
the jitters
money you pay to go to a college or university
Tuition
What is is called when workers ban together to protect the rights of workers?
A union
You need to fill out a written request for admission to a school or job. What is it called?
An application
What is the name of the kit that people should have to be ready for a sudden disaster such as a hurricane?
A 72-hour Kit
take someone to a place, usually by car and leave them there for a while
drop them off
Phrasal verb - To discuss something with someone
To talk it over
workers stop working on mass (everyone) and request better working conditions... (pls spell)
A strike
A record of your academic grades in elementary and high school is called....
Report card
Vocabulary -What is the word for a time on intense trouble of danger?
A crisis
to leave without being seen
sneak out
To officially sign up as a student at a school.
To enrol / enroll
In the article about labour day they mentioned how women were disadvantaged in the work place.
List 2 types of injustice women experience in the workplace.
Sexual Harassment
Half the pay that men received
The middle point of your combined grades is called...
Average
Name the type of emergency.
What is it called when water suddenly covers your house and your car?
A Flood
to make something last a bit longer than it has to
to drag it out
One's principal (main) field of study at university
Major
When did people begin to join together to protect their rights in the workplace?
In the mid 1800's
The place where people review applications for those who want to attend a college.
Admissions office
In Ontario we are expected to NOT rely on government resources for 3 days after and emergency situation.
What is the adjective that describes NOT depending on anyone for anything?
We should be self-reliant.
phrasal verb - to think of something such as an idea or a plan
come up with
a place where students live on the university campus
A residence
List 4 benefits that were won in the past by the work of unions.
1./ Minimum wage laws
2./ Safe workplace and safety standards
3./ Social benefits such as Employment Insurance (workers compensation if injured on the job)
4./ Human rights protection against discrimination and sexual harassment.
A person who helps a student improve in a specific subject
A tutor
List at least 4 types of disasters that could happen in Ontario.
1./ Flooding
2./ Sever storm
3./ Forest fire
4./ Transportation accidents
5./ Terrorism