Vocabulary
Fill in the Blank
Main Idea
What Would You Do?
Key Words and Ideas
100

When your employer asks you to wear certain clothing for your job, this is called what?

Dress Code

100

Ashley's boss knows she is a _________ worker because she is always on time. 

Reliable

100

It is important to dress correctly and be on time for work because 

a) you might meet a friend or relative.

b) you want to make a good impression on your boss, other workers, and clients.

c) someone might ask you out to lunch.


b) you want to make a good impression on your boss, other workers, and clients.

100

You have a new job as a cashier in a clothing store. You want to choose the best clothes to wear to work. What is one question you will ask yourself?

Does the company has a dress code for work.

Or,

What do other employees, who cashier, wear to their job.

100

coworkers

a) customers

b) people you work with

c) goals

b) people you work with

200

What type of clothing would you wear to a company barbeque?

Casual Clothes

200

She knows she does a good job, and takes ___________ in her work.

Pride

200

You can be sure to remember instructions by

a) listening carefully and taking notes.

b) listening to the radio while someone is speaking to you.

c) thinking about what you are going to do after work.


a) listening carefully and taking notes.

200

You just got a job as a receptionist for a large company. You know part of the companies big picture is to show professionalism in how you dress, but you just bought a new pair of distressed jeans and really want to wear them to work. What would you do?

Wear appropriate clothing that reflects the company's "Big Picture", and wear the distressed jeans when you go out for dinner with friends or after work.

200

Which of the following is important to do? 

a) wear symbols on your clothing

b) wear clothes that make it hard to work 

c) wear comfortable shoes

c) wear comfortable shoes

300

What is the definition of the word:

Reliable?

Able to be counted on and trusted

300

James listened carefully to the _______________ on how to do the job.

Instructions

300

Janet likes to be 5 minutes early for work so that:

a) She can clock in early and get paid for it.

b) She can say hi to all of her coworkers.

c) She can put her belongings away and be ready to     work when her shift begins.

c) She can put her belongings away and be ready to      work when her shift begins.

300

Your boss asks you to close up the shop. You're not sure what you are supposed to do with the keys. What should you do?

Call your boss and ask what you should do with the keys.

300

Good workers should

a) wear whatever they feel like.

b) wear a uniform if the job requires one.

c) always wear casual clothes.

b) wear a uniform if the job requires one.

400

What is a work schedule?

A list of times to do things.

A list of when things happen.

400

When Gina bought the scarf, she got a ___________ that showed how much she paid for it.

Receipt

400

contribute 

a) to clean

b) to play an important part

c) to travel

b) to play an important part

400

Your boss calls you into her office on Monday and tells you six things that she wants done by the end of the week. How will you remember to do them all?

You could make a list while she is telling you what needs to be done.

Or,

You could record her instructions.

400


Which of the following is a good way to manage time?

a) do the least important task first

b) make a list of things to do at the beginning of each day

c) think that every job takes the same amount of time

b) make a list of things to do at the beginning of each day

500

What is a Deadline?

The date and time a task must be completed.

500

Sarah likes to ______________ her shelves by putting important things up front.

Organize
500

A good worker should

a) just learn his or her own job.

b) understand the whole company.

c) never ask questions.

b) understand the whole company.

500

Jennifer is in charge of her company's mail room. Henry, one of her employees, is late to work one or two days a week. What should Jennifer say to him in order to change the situation?

Tell Henry about the things he is doing well, then tell him that you would like to see him improve with his punctuality (promptness) at the beginning of the day. Suggest that he try to get to work 5 minutes early. Let him know how his tardiness affects other workers in the mailroom. 

500


People who are good at managing time will

a) plan their vacation while at work.

b) spend a lot of time talking to coworkers about cars.

c) think about how long each job will take.

c) think about how long each job will take.