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April Vocab-Living
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100

The deepest fish ever discovered and caught is the ______________.

Bonus: How deep below the ocean was it found?

Snailfish

Bonus: 8000 meters

100

Money that you make is _________.

Money that you spend are ______________.

Income

Expenses

100

Name one of the "soft skills" we covered so far in our unit.

Bonus: Extra points for naming 2 and 3.

Communication

Professionalism

Problem Solving

100

The person who owns an apartment that you pay rent to or call if there is a problem.

Landlord

100

If you get something cheaper than normal, you got a __________.

Discount

200

What is Frank Rubio's job and what record is he about to set?

He is an astronaut who will be in space longer than any American in history.

200

How often do people make a budget?

Bonus: Why this often?

Monthly

Bonus: That's when bills are due

200

Give 1 example of Verbal Communication.

Give 1 example of Non-Verbal Communication

Give 1 example of Written Communication

(Teacher will determine)

200

The person who is renting an apartment or room.

Tenant

200

A paper or code you use to get something cheaper or maybe even free.

Coupon

300

Why are houses no longer selling on the west coast?

Bonus: How much less were you paying last year per month for a 400,000 dollar house?

Layoffs in tech jobs.

Bonus: $400 per month

300

If you make $250 per week, what is your monthly income?

$1000

300

Does your appearance at work affect your professionalism?

Bonus: Do you always have to wear a suit and tie at work to be considered a professional?

Yes

Bonus: No, depends on what your job is!

300

If there is an open room or apartment, there is a ____________.

Vacancy

300

Extra fee that goes to the government when you buy stuff.

Bonus: What is the EXACT % in MA?(Hint it is not 7%).

Sales Tax

6.25%

400

What extremist group in Iraq destroyed many historical artifacts because they didn't agree with beliefs?

ISIS

400

Charlie has to pay his bills for the month. His rent was $700, Groceries $150, Cell Phone $50, Bus Pass $100, and utilities $200. How much were his expenses?

$1200

400

Is it professional to use your phone at work if it is being used to help a customer?

Yes

400

Things you pay for that are basic to keeping the house running, like electricity.

Utilities

400

Piece of paper that breaks down each item you bought, the subtotal, the sales tax, what you paid, and what you got back for change.

Receipt

500

Who was charged with 34 different crimes this week?

Bonus: Why was this a first?

Donald Trump

Bonus: First time a current or former president has been charged with a crime in the US.

500

Jimmy makes $400 per week. His rent is $500, utilities are $150, and his cell phone is $50. Make his budget for the month.

Income: $1600

Expenses: $700

Left Over: $900

500

Give me 1 of the steps to solve a problem.

Bonus points for every extra step you can name.

1.Determine the Problem

2. Describe the Problem

3. Come up with potential solutions.

4. Pick a solution

5. Track the Results

500

Contract between the landlord and tenant. Says how much apartment will cost, the rules, and when you have to pay.

Bonus points if you remember how long a lease usually lasts.

Lease Agreement

1 year.

500

"Cost of Items". The amount you pay BEFORE tax.

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