Basic Communication
What are two examples of free-time activities?
going swimming, going dancing, going to the beach, going for a walk/run, going shopping, going out to eat...
What is the difference between want and need?
Want = desire, Need = required
What is a bank?
A place that holds money, gives loans, gives credit, and transfers money/funds
What is a cover letter?
A letter to introduce yourself to a future employer
What number do you call for a medical emergency?
911
Put in order of strongest to weakest / negative to positive:
don't like
hate
like
love
hate
don't like
like
love
Name three pieces of clothing.
Coat, hat, suit, tie, dress, sweatpants, raincoat, sweater, jeans, shirt, scarf, uniform
What is one thing you can do at the post office?
Mail a package/letter, buy stamps, buy envelopes,
What is a person's availability?
When they are able to work
What is an emergency?
When someone needs urgent care or assistance
What part of speech are words like never, hardly ever, sometimes, often, usually, and always?
Adverbs
What is the negative of want and need?
Do/does not want (don't, doesn't)
Do/does not need (don't, doesn't)
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Do or Does:
Do/Does your parents work?
Do your parents work?
Fill in the blanks with ago, in, last, or later
_______ Monday I heard that Dani is leaving the company ________ two weeks.
Last Monday I heard that Dani is leaving the company in two weeks.
What is the simple past tense of break?
Broke
What does lmk mean?
Let me know
What is a utility bill?
What are the three kinds of higher education (after high school) in the United States?
Technical education, community college, university
Name two customer service jobs.
Receptionist, secretary
What are three nutrients usually found on nutrition labels?
Sugar, protein, sodium, carbohydrates, cholesterol, fiber
What is the negative version of have to?
Do/does not have to
Cindy: "I bought my TV with a credit card. I like to use my credit card because it gives me time to pay. The problem is, it can take years to pay off the whole bill! So I pay a lot of interest."
What is interest?
A charge for borrowing money (a percentage of the amount borrowed)
Name three kinds of resources that libraries have.
Books, computer classes, job training/classes, English and language classes, activities for children
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
"The U.S. job market is changing fast. At one time, most workers in the U.S. had jobs on farms. Now, less than 2 percent of workers have agricultural jobs. In 1960, 25 percent of workers had jobs in manufacturing. Now, only 10 percent of workers are making things in factories."
What does manufacturing mean?
Relating to making materials and products with machines
What are two causes of stress?
Change, loss of control, unhealthy habits