Generation gap
What is a small piece of equipment that uses new technology?
a gadget
What is the central point in an earthquake where the effects are the strongest?
epicenter
Broadcast a television/radio programme or a film.
to air
What is the "work nine to five"?
a regular day work
What is an action or idea that is predictable; a stereotype?
cliché
Who is a handler?
a person who looks after and trains animals, often for special situations
What does it mean "to subscribe?'
have access to media on the Internet by paying a regular fee
Translate given words:
domestic violence
labour rights
Child labour
тұрмыстық зорлық зомбылық
еңбек құқығы
бала еңбегі (детский труд)
"A part of the generation born between 1946 and 1964. Baby boomers grew up in good economic times and are used to seeing their demands met. They make up nearly 60% of today’s labour market." Which generation is it?
Baby boomer
What is a very large wave in the sea which often causes a lot of damage and is often caused by an earthquake under the water ?
Tsunami
Give the synonym to the word "wages"
Salary
What does it mean "to be on maternity or paternity leave"?
It means to stop working because she is about to give birth, has just given birth, or she/ he has adopted a baby.
"Ability to use new technology and to multitask is a big advantage, but employers may find it difficult to deal with their lack of company loyalty." Which generation is it?
Gen Y
How did Chinese authorities know an earthquake was going to happen in Haicheng in 1975?
In 1975, authorities in China noticed that snakes kept in farms in the area of the city of Haicheng had changed their behaviour. This caused them to encourage people to leave the city just before a huge earthquake hit which was thought to have saved thousands of lives.
What is disparity "disparity"?
A very, very big difference.
What does it mean "people in a certain society have the same rights and freedoms as well as access to certain social goods and services"?
social equality
What do the different generations say about each others’ social skills?
The Xers and boomers complain that Gen Y don’t have the social skills they need.”
Why were the dogs well-known in Mexico?
The dogs became famous in Mexico during the 2017 earthquake in their home country when they helped to save the lives of several people. One of the dogs, Frida, saved 12 people and found the bodies of 40 victims gaining her a great degree of national attention. I
"A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger." What is it?
crisis
What does it mean "poverty"?
people lack financial resources and essencials for a minimum standard of living