Vocabulary
Job-Readiness
Marking Period 3 Review
Famous Celebrities & Athletes
Current Events
100

What is the meaning of the word, "exacerbate" and what part of speech is it (noun, verb, adjective, adverb)?

make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse. Noun

100

In order to get a job, you need to go online or in person to file one of these with an employer.

An application

100

What was the name of the famous speech made by Abraham Lincoln in November of 1863 in a national cemetery in Pennsylvania?

The Gettysburg Address

100

The Philadelphia Eagles recently traded this quarterback to the Indianapolis Colts.

Carson Wentz

100

This singer has had "skyrocketing" success with her hit song, "Driver's License."

Olivia Rodrigo

200

True or false- "Burgeoning" means decreasing or diminishing.

False. Burgeoning means beginning to grow or increase reapidly; flourishing.

200

A document created and used by a person to present their background, skills, and accomplishments to potential employers.

A Resume

200

Both John Lewis and Dr. Martin Luther King participated in this historic event, held in our nation's capital in 1963 to fight for the passing of the Civil Rights Bill.

The March on Washington

200

One of the 2021 NBA All-Star teams this past week was named after this famous Lakers player who was originally from the Philadelphia area. #BlackMamba

Kobe Bryant/ Team Kobe

200

This British royal couple was interviewed by Oprah this week, causing quite a commotion.

Megan Markle and Prince Harry

300

What is a synonym for "vitriol?"

hatred, nastiness, hostility, maliciousness, antagonism

300

When you file your application for a work permit, you get your working ___________, which allow you to be employed from 14-18 years of age.

papers

300

The subject of an Achieve3000 article and the name of your generation.

Gen Z from "Gen Z Is Here to Help"

300

This Black Panther movie actor recently won the Golden Globe Award this year for his portrayal of a blues musician in the movie, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.

Chadwick Boseman

300

Jury selection has begun in the trial of Derek Chauvin, a police officer accused in the murder of this man, which sparked national protests and outrage.

George Floyd

400

Xenophobia is a type of ___________ against another group based on them being foreign/ or from a different ethnicity or nationality.

prejudice; dislike

400

In order to secure a job, an employer will conduct one of these to find out more about your qualifications, skills, and interests.

Interview

400

What is another word for the TYPE of speech in which one honors and praises the dead that Abraham Lincoln delivered at a national cemetery in Pennsylvania?

Eulogy

400

This TikTok social media influencer has over 80 million fans and rose to fame by posting dance videos to trendy songs. She is the most followed creator on TikTok.

Charli D'Amelio

400

There is currently a national fight to raise the minimum hourly wage from $7.25 to this amount, which would make it easier for families to rise out of poverty and make a living wage.

$15

500

What is the definition of an intervention; and what intervention program do we use weekly in English Proficiency to improve your reading proficiency?

action or a plan taken to improve a situation; Achieve3000

500

Name 3 Jobs that are suitable for a teenager.

Babysitter, Camp counselor, retail/cashier, delivery person, lifeguard, grocery store bagger, dog walker, fast food server, pet sitter, concessions stand worker

500

What is the theme of this week in Google Classroom? 

All STARS!

500

Three rappers who collaborated on the hit, "For the Night."

Pop Smoke featuring LilBaby and DaBaby

500

How many PreK-2nd grade public schools opened in Philadelphia this past Monday, 3/8?

53