Setting Goals
What does it mean to be organized?
To be good at coordinating, planning, and carrying out activities
What is a job application?
A form you fill out to apply to a specific job
What does it mean to travel internationally?
To travel outside of the country
What does it mean to be allergic to a food?
To have an unusual physical reaction to eating a certain type of food
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing
What is a SMART goal?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound
What is a job fair?
An event where employers and recruiters speak directly with job applicants who are interested in working in specific fields or with specific companies.
What is an example of an accommodation?
What are three kinds of food information you can find on nutritional labels?
Calories, vitamins & minerals, fat, cholesterol, sodium, fiber, sugar, protein
What is an adverb?
A word that describes a verb
Examples: quickly, slowly, effectively, annoyingly
Rewrite this sentence to make a SMART goal:
I want to learn how to ride a horse.
Verb + noun + specific time + short-term deadline + relevant long-term goal
Example: Attend horse-rising courses once a week this summer to learn how to ride a horse.
How do you address a cover letter when you do not know the supervisor's name?
To Whom It May Concern
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
What are the three airports in the DMV area?
BWI, Dulles, Reagan
What makes food unhealthy?
What is a gerund?
A noun ending in -ing
Example: I like cooking. They are walking. Remembering to do your homework is necessary.
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What is an example of a community resource offered by Montgomery College?
ESOL courses, career and college planning coaching, job fairs, GED courses, enrichment courses, certification pathways
What kind of degree do you need to take most classes at Montgomery College?
A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
What are 2 examples of ride-sharing apps?
Uber, Lyft, Zipcare, Getaround, Turo, Empower, Via, Curb, BlaBlaCar, Poparide
What foods are high in fiber?
Whole grains, beans, whole fruits and vegetables
**DOUBLE JEOPARDY**
What is a superlative?
An adjective that describes the highest degree of comparison
Examples: the most, the worst, the least, the best
What are the 3 types of higher education (post-high school) in the U.S.?
University, community college, technical/trade school
What kinds of questions are illegal to ask in a job interview in the U.S.?
Questions about protected classes (race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability and genetic information)
What does TSA stand for?
Transportation Security Administration
What is a milk/dairy allergy called?
Lactose intolerance, to be lactose intolerant
What is a modal verb?
Auxiliary verbs + main verbs to express possibility, ability, permission, obligation, or advice
Examples: could make, would go, should open