Immigration
Give an example of why someone must flee their country as a refugee.
War, famine, climate, discrimination ...
What is welding?
Joining two or more pieces of metal using heat.
Mention two ways social media can be positive for teenagers.
To stay in touch with friends and family, even over long distances, learning and information, creativity, opportunities
What is non-verbal communication?
Non-verbal communication is the process of conveying information, feelings, and attitudes without the use of spoken or written words.
What is an employer, and what is an employee?
An employer is a person or organization that gives work and pays wages to workers. The employer hires people to do a job.
How can the melting pot be a metaphor for American immigration?
Different cultures are blended together to a common American culture.
What do you call the metal added during welding to help form the joint?
Filler Metal
Mention four ways social media can be harmful for teenagers.
Mental health problems (stress, depression ...), Cyberbullying, Addiction and time wasting, False information, sleep issues
Mention three important communication skills you need in the workplace
Listening skills, Writing skills, Non-verbal communication, Team communication, Respectful communication, Giving and receiving feedback
What does it mean to be punctual?
To arrive on time.
What are people from another country who lives or works in a new country without the legal permission of that government called?
Illegal immigrants
What do you call the material being welded or cut?
Base Metal
What is clickbait?
Clickbait is online content (like a headline, image, or video title) that is designed to get people to click on it, often by using exaggerated, shocking, or misleading information
What is informal language? Give an example of when you typically use informal language.
Informal language is casual, everyday language that people use with friends, family, or people they know well.
What do the letters HSE stand for?
Health, Safety and Environment.
What is an emigrant?
An emigrant is a person who leaves their home country or region to settle permanently or semi-permanently in another
What equipment protects a welder's eyes?
A welding helmet or welding goggles.
What is a reliable source? Explain the term and give an example of a source you consider reliable. Why do you consider it reliable?
A reliable source is a person, website, book, or organization that gives accurate, trustworthy, and well-proven information
What makes a sentence formal? Give two examples.
Polite tone, full sentences, no slang, terminology, no contractions
Give two examples of occupational hazards a mechanic might face at work.
Cuts and injuries from tools or sharp parts, exposure to harmful chemicals, heavy lifting
In the fourth wave of immigrantion to the USA people mostly came from ...
Asia and Latin America
What is one advantage of MIG welding over Stick welding?
It is generally faster and easier to learn.
Mention consequences of the spread of fake news
Disinformation, polarization,
What is intercultural communication?
Intercultural communication is the process of sharing information, ideas, and meaning between people from different cultures.
What does it mean if there is a hierarchy in the workplace?
A hierarchy in the workplace means that employees are arranged in a clear order of authority or rank.