That's Life Skills!

Patricia Smith
Skill: Life Skills

Ages: 11 and up
Grades: 6 and up
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About the Author
Patricia Smith, CCC-SLP, serves as the speech-language
pathologist at Oldham County Middle School in Buckner,
Kentucky. She holds an undergraduate degree from the
University of Kentucky (home of the ‘96 and ‘98 NCAA
men’s basketball champs) and earned a masters degree from
Western Kentucky University. In addition to Pat’s
professional experience in working with adolescents, she is
also mom to three adult children and one pre-teen. Her
first-hand experience preparing adolescents for independent
living is evident throughout That’s LIFE! Life Skills.
That’s LIFE! Life Skills is Patricia’s second publication with LinguiSystems. She
is also the author of That’s LIFE! A Game of Life Skills.
Dedication
To my family who demonstrated extreme patience with me during a year of memo-
rable events — Pat
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Homemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Health Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Consumer Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Going Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc. That’s LIFE! Life Skills 3

Introduction
Living independently is a need we all have, whether we are 2, 22, or 72.
Who hasn’t dealt with a two-year-old stubbornly stating, “I can do it myself!”
Understanding the language that is in everyday activities is a key to

achieving the kind of independence we all desire. Vocabulary opens closed
doors to all of us. Following directions, knowing what is expected in given
situations, interpreting information, making decisions, and planning a
course of action are also keys to doing things independently.
That’s LIFE! Life Skills is comprised of six targeted areas of independent

living:
• Homemaking — Cooking, cleaning, and repairing sum up the
homefront responsibilities.
• Health Concerns — The mysteries of medical terms, prescriptions,
and hospital mazes are simplified.
• Consumer Affairs — Who doesn’t like to shop?
• Money Matters — Employment and income make independent living
possible.
• Going Places — Restaurants, movies, and sporting events are
favorite forms of entertainment which will be studied.
• Government — The ways of the road, basic tax information, and the
postal system are explored.
Just as there are varying levels of independence, there is a wide range of
activities in this book. Some are quite simple, providing practice with basic
life skills vocabulary and information. Others are more complex,
challenging your students to apply information they already know to real-
life situations. The activities themselves cover a broad spectrum, from
sorting types of food, to completing a loan application, to driving a car. Each
activity contributes to performing practical living skills your students need
to achieve their independence. In addition to providing paper and pencil
practice with life skills concepts, these activities will no doubt serve as
springboards for further and more complex discussion.
The goal of That’s LIFE! Life Skills is to help students become better
communicators by gaining the confidence they need to live fulfilling and
enjoyable lives!
Pat
4 That’s LIFE! Life Skills Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.

Homemaking
Cycles
A cycle is a complete process of action that repeats itself in the same order. A washing
machine can have several cycles. You choose the best one to clean clothes properly.
Regular, permanent press, and delicate are different cycles on a washing machine.
(Another term for delicate would be gentle cycle.)
Number, in order, the following steps in a cycle. The first one is done for you.
______ machine agitates with detergent

1
______ machine fills with water
______ water drains and spins excess water out
______ cycle ends
______ agitating action removes detergent; then rinses
______ spins again to remove excess water
Which cycle is best for each of the following types of clothes? Write the name of the
clothes on the line under the best cycle. The first one is done for you.
sports uniform bed sheets T-shirt

towels jeans dress
sweater sweatshirt flannel pajamas
socks blouse slacks
dress shirt nightgown lingerie
Regular Cycle Permanent Press Delicate

towels
_______________________ ______________________ _____________________
_______________________ ______________________ _____________________
_______________________ ______________________ _____________________
_______________________ ______________________
_______________________ ______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________

Homemaking
Laundry — What to Do First?

There are steps you should take to make
sure detergent is dissolved completely in
the washing machine. These steps are
listed on the packages of detergents and in
the manuals of washing machines. The
directions on most products recommend
adding detergent to the water before you
add the clothes.
Put the laundry steps in order by writing

a 1 by the first step, a 2 by the second
step, and so on.
______ Add detergent to the water.
______ Sort clothes into darks, whites, delicates, etc.
______ Gather the laundry.
______ Measure the detergent.
______ Set the best cycle for the wash load.
______ Place the laundry in the machine.
______ Select the best water temperature.
______ Fill the machine with water.
Going Beyond: What might happen to your load of clothes if the detergent didn’t
dissolve completely?

Homemaking
At the Laundromat
The base word for laundromat and laundry is launder. That means to wash and iron
clothes. The laundromat is a place where you wash your clothes yourself. Washing
machines and dryers work by putting coins, usually quarters, into slots. These places are
also called coin laundries. Match these laundry words with their definitions.
1. _____ self-service a. releases detergent into the machine

2. _____ attendant b. leave clothes to be washed
3. _____ drop off c. exchanges dollar bills for quarters
4. _____ top loading d. wash the clothes yourself
5. _____ insert e. light showing the current washer cycle
6. _____ drum f. a type of washer where clothes are put in
an opening on the top of the machine
7. _____ coin changer g. door handle on the machine
8. _____ dispenser h. person working at the laundromat
9. _____ mode light i. machine part that tumbles the clothes
10. _____ latch j. means “to put something in”
Read the information you might find on signs in a laundromat. Circle the sentence that
means the same as the information.
1. Remove laundry as soon as machine finishes.

a. Take clothes out when another person needs the machine.
b. Take clothes out immediately after the machine stops.
c. Take clothes out before the cycle ends.
2. Warning — use washers and dryers at own risk.

a. Management will not replace damaged clothing.
b. Management guarantees good results.
c. Management will replace damaged clothing.
Going Beyond: The washing machine requires 6 coins to operate. The dryer takes two
coins. How many coins do you need to do one load of laundry? How
many coins do you need for two loads?
Homemaking
First, Next, Then . . .

If you follow the instructions at the laundromat, the machines will wash your clothes
properly. Read the following instructions and put the actions in the right order.
Washing Machine Instructions Action You Need to Take

_____ Decide on regular wash, heavy
1. Put detergent into dispenser on top duty, or delicate cycle.
of machine.
_____ Put quarters in slot.
2. Load clothes; close door firmly.
3. Select wash cycle. _____ Pour in measured soap powder.
4. Insert coins to start machine. _____ Watch for indicator light to add
bleach.
5. If bleach is required, add when Add
Bleach light comes on. _____ Put laundry in machine and
move latch to locked position.
Dryer Instructions Action You Need to Take

_____ Put quarters in slot.
1. Dryer door must be closed.
_____ The number of minutes the
2. Insert coins.
dryer will work is shown.
3. Select desired temperature setting.
_____ Decide on hot, warm, or cool
4. Display will show time purchased. setting.
5. Press Start button.
_____ Push button to begin.
_____ Shut the door.
Going Beyond: What might happen if you didn’t follow the machine’s instructions in
the right order?

Homemaking
Pink Socks!
Some colors bleed, or won’t remain in the fabric, when washed. When something bleeds
(like a red shirt), other articles of clothing (like white socks) will be dyed by the color that
was released. That’s how you get pink socks. Clothing that is colorfast won’t bleed.
Match the vocabulary words in the left column with the meanings in the right column.
Write the letter of the meaning on the line.
1. _____ colorfast a. not at the same time

2. _____ bleed b. become less bright
3. _____ fade c. release slowly, such as dye from fabric
4. _____ sort d. color that is permanent in fabric
5. _____ separately e. to put in different groups
6. _____ permanent press f. fabrics that don’t require ironing
What should you wash together? Sort the items into dark-colored clothing and light-
colored clothing by writing each in the correct column.
navy blue flannel shirt white blouse white socks

red sweatshirt navy sweater blue jeans
yellow T-shirt underwear black socks
olive green shorts mint green shirt light blue nightgown
brown jacket pink dress
Darks Lights
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
Going Beyond: Tell about a time you did laundry. Did it result in a “color change” of
your clothes?
Homemaking
What Temperature?
Manufacturers of detergents recommend different water temperatures for different types
of fabrics and colors. For best results, follow the directions carefully.
Make a list below of the clothes you wore yesterday and what you’re wearing today.
Then write the name of the garment under the best water temperature to wash the
clothes.
Laundry List:
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
Hot Warm Cold

white cottons bright colors colors that
colorfast pastels permanent press bleed or fade
light prints delicates
_______________________ ______________________ _____________________

_______________________ ______________________ _____________________
_______________________ ______________________ _____________________
_______________________ ______________________ ______________________
_______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Going Beyond: Which water temperature do you use most? Why?

Homemaking
Wash Day
Laundry has become more and more complicated over the years. From washboards and
tubs to automatic washing machines, doing laundry has changed. It’s gone from an all-
day chore to an activity that you can do any time of day in a few hours. See how much
you know about modern laundry methods. Match the vocabulary word with its meaning.
1. _____ synthetic a. stronger than needed
2. _____ fabric b. an article of clothing
3. _____ concentrated c. not at the same time
4. _____ blot d. to put in cleaning solution before washing
5. _____ garment e. not made of natural fibers
6. _____ basin f. able to hold large amounts
7. _____ separately g. to dry a wet area
8. _____ soiled h. cloth
9. _____ presoak i. sink
10. _____ large capacity j. dirty, stained
Now fill in the blank with the best vocabulary word from above.
1. Put the shirt in the ____________________ to soak before washing it.
2. Use less of this detergent because it is ____________________ .
3. The family of six bought a washing machine with a ____________________________ .
4. The _______________________ that dress was made from is cotton.
5. Chemists created polyester and rayon. Both are ____________________ materials.
Going Beyond: Compare how your great grandmother may have washed clothes and
how you wash clothes today.

Homemaking
Laundry Care Instructions

Garments have tags which tell you how to care for them. When the instructions are
followed, the clothes maintain their original color and size. Read the following care
instructions. Then tell what action you need to take. The first one is done for you.
Don’t wash dark clothes and light clothes at the

1. Wash darks separately. _____________________________________________________
same time.
____________________________________________________________________________
2. Dry clean only. _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. Machine wash cold. Gentle cycle. ___________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
4. Machine wash warm with dark colors. _______________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
5. Tumble dry low. ___________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
6. Line dry. __________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
7. Hand wash. _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
8. Dry flat. __________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
9. Do not bleach. _____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
10. Use only non-chlorine bleach when needed. ___________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Here’s a laundry hint: turn your sweatshirts inside-out to preserve
the decorations on them. What does inside-out mean?

Homemaking
Property Terms
A term is a special word used in a specific subject or area. The words on this page are
terms that have to do with real estate. If you know some common real estate terms,
you’ll be in the know when you are looking to lease or to buy property. Match each real
estate term on the left with its meaning on the right.
1. ____ furnished a. made new again

2. ____ kitchenette b. a single level house
3. ____ ranch c. close to
4. ____ master bedroom d. yearly
5. ____ walk-out basement e. the largest sleeping room
6. ____ easy access f. has furniture
7. ____ remodeled g. inexpensive; moderately priced
8. ____ affordable h. small area to prepare meals
9. ____ landscaped i. shrubs, trees, and flowers present
10. ____ annually j. below the living area; opens out to yard
Where a person chooses to live depends on many factors, such as how much money is
available monthly, convenience to shopping or to work, number of family members,
amount of furniture owned, and amount of cooking that will be done. Now decide which
word from above describes the type of housing people would be interested in if . . .
1. they frequently travel on the interstate. __________________________________________

2. they own a small amount of furniture. ___________________________________________
3. they live alone. _________________________________________________________________
4. they have children who like to play in the yard. ___________________________________
5. they want an older house. _______________________________________________________
6. they don’t drive. ________________________________________________________________
7. they work for minimum wage. ___________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Think about your situation. Consider the factors mentioned above.
Which housing would you choose? Explain your choice.

Homemaking
Reeling Real Estate

Real estate is property, including apartment buildings or houses. People buy or sell their
properties or allow others to rent them. You can find brief descriptions of real estate for
sale or for rent in newspaper classified ads. Use these real estate ads to answer the
questions on page 15.
Homes for Sale Rental Property

❶ ❸
Spacious ranch w/walk-out: Furnished Apt.
• basement, 3BR, 2.5 BA 2 BR, 1 BA
• central air/gas heat Kitchenette
• newly remodeled kitchen Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Call Land Realtors Affordable Lease
Deposit/References Required
Walking distance to
❷ shopping/laundromat
Lovely 2-story with:
✔ great room Apply in Person
✔ 4 BR, 2 BA
✔ Master BR/BA on 1st floor ❹
✔ Professionally landscaped Duplex:
and decorated • fully-equipped kitchen
✔ Large deck w/wooded lot • 2BR/2BA, laundry hookup
• easy access to interstate
Immediate Possession • pet restrictions/deposit
Contact 234-5678 Immediate Occupancy

Homemaking
Which One to Choose?

Where you choose to live depends on many factors. You might consider how much rent
you can afford or how convenient it is to shopping and work. You also need to take into
account the amount of space you need. Think about how many people there are in your
family and how much space you need.
Use the real estate ads from page 14 to decide which property best matches each
situation. Write the number of the property on the space provided and explain your
choice.
1. The Kwan family is moving to another city soon. There are five people in the
family — two adults and three children. They have two dogs. Mr. and Mrs. Kwan
enjoy spending time outdoors. Neither of the Kwans want to do much painting or
remodeling inside.
The Kwan family would choose _______ because ________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. Chris is a college student without a car. He has saved money for tuition but doesn’t
own furniture. He is on a limited budget and buys only what he absolutely needs.
Chris would choose _______ because ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. Lee and Angie are newly married and commute to the city to work. They are buying
furniture and appliances, such as a washer and dryer. Lee would like to have a dog
in the future.
Lee and Angie would choose _______ because ___________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. A retired couple is moving to a smaller home. They are looking for an older home
with new appliances and cabinets. Their grandchildren come for overnight visits.
This couple would choose _______ because ______________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Describe your family. Which property would best meet your family’s
needs? Why?

Homemaking
Urban vs. Rural

Urban refers to the city. Rural refers to the country. Compare living in an urban area
with living in a rural area. Put a ✔ in the appropriate column to indicate if the rural
area or the urban area is described. In some cases you might check both columns.
Urban Rural
1. people live close to one another
2. movies, plays, and concerts
3. scenic drives
4. farmland
5. art museums
6. large shopping malls
7. fewer lights for better stargazing
8. wildlife
9. homes on larger lots
10. emergency sirens heard frequently
11. crowded roadways
12. more public transportation
Going Beyond: Would you rather live in an urban area or a rural area? Why?

Homemaking
Home Improvement
Maintenance is the act of keeping property or machines working well. If you live in an
apartment building, the maintenance department will repair, or fix, things that are
broken or not working properly. If you live in a house, you will need to know who to call
for different problems.
Read the list of occupations. Then choose the best one to take care of each problem.
Write your choice on the line.
plumber electrician carpenter roofer
1. Water won’t drain from the tub. _____________________________________________
2. Front door won’t close properly. _____________________________________________
3. Lights go out when the microwave is plugged in. _____________________________
4. Need wiring for washer and dryer. __________________________________________
5. Water is leaking through the ceiling. ________________________________________
6. No hot water while the dishwasher runs. ____________________________________
7. Shingles were blown off in a storm. __________________________________________
8. Toilet won’t flush. __________________________________________________________
9. Faucet is dripping. _________________________________________________________
10. Window is broken. _________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Home improvement refers to projects that you can do yourself or hire
a professional to do. Name a home improvement you could do to the
interior and one you could do to the exterior.

Homemaking
Yellow Pages — Plumbing Repair
Yellow page ads often contain a lot of information. Advertisers put as much information
about their services as they can in a small place. Read the following ads and answer the
questions.
Brown’s Plumbing and Heating

“Over 20 years experience”
Residential & Commercial
• Repairs • New Construction
• Remodeling
LICENSED INSURED
24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE
142-8959
4401 State Street
Honest Service
A-1 Plumbing Serving the Community for 27 Years
✔ Inspections ✔ Installation ✔ Heating &
✔ Remodeling ✔ Repair Air Conditioning
684-2836
1. A water pipe froze and burst at 8:00 p.m. Water is flooding the basement. Which
plumber would you call and why? _____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. Quality and fair cost are important when selecting a repair person. Which plumber
would you call and why? ______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. A company is installing new water fountains. Which plumber should it contract for
the job and why? _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. Which plumber provides services for additional areas of a building? How do you
know? _______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Do you think the company with the largest ad gets the most calls?
Why?

Homemaking
Fully-Equipped Kitchen
A kitchen is equipped if it has major appliances. Apartment ads list “fully equipped
kitchens” as a plus to interest you in renting the apartment. Appliances are items that
can be plugged in and help you to do work. Some are needed, or essential, in order to
prepare meals. Others are non-essential. They’re nice to have, but there are other ways
of getting the job done. Complete the categories with the words from the box.
washer microwave oven popcorn popper

mixer coffee maker electric skillet
stove toaster oven refrigerator
dryer food disposal can opener
toaster dishwasher slow cooker
blender waffle iron freezer
Large Essential Large Non-essential Small Non-essential

Appliances Appliances Appliances
________________________ ________________________ _______________________
________________________ ________________________ _______________________
________________________ ________________________ _______________________
________________________ ________________________ _______________________
Small Countertop Large Non-kitchen

Appliances Appliances
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
Going Beyond: Why might a microwave and a dishwasher be considered non-essential

appliances?

Homemaking
Cook — Verb or Noun?

The word cook can mean “to prepare a meal” or “the person who prepares the meal.”
Reading cook in a sentence helps you to know which way the word is used.
The cook prepared a delicious lunch.
Cook the potatoes for 15 minutes.
Many other “food” words have more than one meaning. Complete each sentence with a
word from the box. You’ll use each word twice. See how the meanings are different?
store coat roll

drain mix spread
1. The ____________________ has a sale today on meat.
2. ____________________ the French fries on paper towels before serving.
3. ____________________ the chicken with flour and bread crumbs.
4. The sweet ____________________ was the best part of the meal.
5. The girl’s ring went down the ____________________ of the sink.
6. ____________________ the cookie dough ball in sugar and cinnamon.
7. ____________________ the flour in a cool, dry place.
8. Just add water to the brownie ____________________.
9. Wearing a heavy ____________________ is a good idea on cold days.
10. ____________________ the butter on the bread.
11. ____________________ the pancake batter until the large lumps disappear.
12. The sandwich ____________________ was delicious.
Going Beyond: Words that have more than one meaning are multiple meaning
words. What is another word that can be used as an action or as an
object?

Homemaking
Do I or Don’t I?
Cooking directions contain words with prefixes, such as un-, dis-, and pre-. You need to
understand these words to follow the directions properly. Your results may depend on it!
Prefix Meaning
un-, dis- not
pre- before
Circle the word in each sentence that contains a prefix. Then circle the action you should
take.
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

a. Turn oven on when rolls are ready to go in to bake.
b. Turn oven on before the time the rolls are ready to bake.
2. Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet.

a. Do not put oil on.
b. Put oil on.
3. Unroll the dough for the filling.

a. Make dough into balls.
b. Spread dough out flat.
4. Pour pie filling into unbaked crust.

a. Bake crust before filling.
b. Do not bake crust before filling.
5. Discard marinade after soaking the meat.

a. Save to use again.
b. Throw away.
Going Beyond: Have you ever not followed a cooking direction correctly? How did it
turn out?

Homemaking
What to Do?
Cooking directions on packaged foods use action words that can be confusing. They aren’t
as clear as words like stir, mix, or chop. A successful cook knows the meaning of all of
the following action words. Look at the words in bold-face. Circle the meaning of each
word.
1. Dredge pieces of beef in flour.

a. to decorate food before serving
b. to coat completely, usually before frying
c. to combine two or more ingredients
2. Drizzle icing over hot turnovers.

a. to let fall in small drops
b. to mix lightly with lifting motion
c. to brown and crisp
3. Sauté onions in butter in small skillet.

a. to cut into small pieces
b. to remove the inedible seed from a peach
c. to cook in a skillet with a small amount of cooking oil
4. Reduce heat to 325 degrees.

a. to do an action again
b. to turn down temperature
c. to turn up temperature
5. Grease the baking pan generously.

a. to remove bones from meat or fish
b. to remove extra fat from pan
c. to rub shortening on
Going Beyond: Tell about a time when you prepared a packaged food. Did you
understand what action to take? Were you successful in preparing
the food?
Homemaking
A Matter of Degrees
Cooking directions tell you to do specific actions without specific measurements. Your
judgment determines how long you stir or how much you grease a pan for baking. Match
each word to its meaning.
1. ____ excess a. enough to satisfy all needs

2. ____ ample b. not deep
3. ____ generously c. near; close to correct
4. ____ approximately d. more than what is needed
5. ____ slightly e. without stopping
6. ____ shallow f. using a great amount
7. ____ constantly g. using a small amount; not much
8. ____ lightly h. something is not done very much
Complete each sentence with the best word.

1. Bake the brownies in a ______________________ pan. (excess, shallow)
2. Cook the potatoes ______________________ 15 minutes. (approximately, ample)
3. Add the ______________________ beaten eggs. (shallow, slightly)
4. Stir ______________________ over low heat. (excess, constantly)
5. Pour off ______________________ fat from the skillet. (excess, lightly)
6. To prevent sticking, ______________________ grease pan. (generously, shallow)
7. Pour an ______________________ amount of flour to coat chicken. (ample, lightly)
8. ______________________ grease pan with a small amount of shortening. (Lightly,

Generously)
Going Beyond: What would happen if a recipe asked you to generously grease the
baking pan and you didn’t?

Homemaking
How Many to Make?

Directions on packages are often shown in a chart. You decide how much mix you use
based on how many servings you need. Read the chart and answer the questions.
# of Pancakes Mix Egg(s) Milk Oil
8-10 1C 1 2/3 C 2 tbs
20-30 2C 2 1 1/3 C 1/4 C
36-40 4C 4 2 2/3 C 1/2 C
On Saturday mornings, the King family likes to eat pancakes for breakfast. Mr. and Mrs.
King, a teenager, and a seven-year-old will be eating together.
1. How many pancakes should the Kings prepare? ________________________________
2. How many cups of mix will they need? _________________________________________
3. How many eggs will they need? _______________________________________________
4. How much milk is needed? ____________________________________________________
5. How much oil is needed? ______________________________________________________
6. How many pancakes would the Kings make if two more people were at their home
for breakfast? ________________________________________________________________
7. How much mix? ______________________________________________________________
8. How much milk? _____________________________________________________________
9. How much oil? _______________________________________________________________
10. How many eggs? _____________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Pancakes are cooked on a griddle. Why does a griddle need to be flat?

Homemaking
The Recipe Calls for . . .

Accurate measurements are important for successful baking. Recipes use parts or
fractions of measuring cups and measuring spoons. When measuring water or milk, be
sure to use a liquid measurement cup and when measuring sugar or flour, use a dry
measurement cup.
Fill in the correct amount on the measuring cups or spoons for the recipe measurements
given.
1. 2 cups flour
2. 1 1/4 cups sugar
3. 1/2 cup water

1T
sp
4. 1 teaspoon salt
1 tsp
½t
bsp
1T
sp
1 tsp
½t
bsp
5. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
6. 1 tablespoon cinnamon
1T
sp
1 tsp
½t
bsp
Going Beyond: Have you ever measured incorrectly while making a recipe? What
happened?
Homemaking
What’s Cooking?
Abbreviations are used frequently in recipes, especially if there is limited space on the
recipe card. Successful cooking depends on knowing these abbreviations. Match each
abbreviation with the correct word.
1. ____ gal. a. cup

2. ____ tsp. b. tablespoon
3. ____ qt. c. teaspoon
4. ____ tbs. d. pound
5. ____ lb. e. ounces
6. ____ oz. f. gallon
7. ____ pt. g. quart
8. ____ c. h. pint
9. ____ min. i. hour
10. ____ hr. j. minute
Read the cookie recipe. Then write the word the abbreviation stands for on the line
provided.
Snickerdoodles Preheat oven to 400 degrees A. _______________________

1 CA shortening 2 3/4 CC all-purpose flour
1 1/2 CB sugar 2 tspD cream of tartar B. _______________________
2 eggs 1 tspE baking soda C. _______________________
1/2 tsp salt
D. _______________________
Combine first three ingredients. Combine next four
ingredients, then add to egg mixture. Chill dough. Then roll
E. _______________________
into small balls. Combine 2 tbsF sugar and 2 tspG cinnamon. F. _______________________
Roll balls into mixture. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake
G. _______________________
8-10 minH.
H. _______________________
Going Beyond: What might happen if you used a flatware teaspoon instead of a
measuring teaspoon?

Homemaking
Kitchen Potpourri
Potpourri is a mixture of dried flower petals and spices. It is not a pot for cooking and
it is not edible. The following words are a mixture of vocabulary found in cookbooks,
directions of prepared foods, and storage instructions in the kitchen. In order to avoid
costly mistakes or injury, it’s important to know the meaning of words like potpourri,
heatproof, edible, and perishable. Match each word with its meaning.
1. ____ edible a. place to store food items

2. ____ all-purpose b. will spoil if not properly stored
3. ____ fillet c. defrost frozen food
4. ____ perishable d. can be eaten
5. ____ heatproof e. served with ice cream
6. ____ pantry f. used in many ways; refers to flour
7. ____ thaw g. fish or steak without bones
8. ____ à la mode h. not a microwave oven
9. ____ inedible i. can be placed in an oven
10. ____ conventional oven j. not to be eaten
Complete each sentence with a word from above.
1. The package label read: ____________________, store in refrigerator.
2. To serve brownie ____________________, add a scoop of ice cream on top.
3. To bake in a ________________________________________, preheat to 350 degrees F.
4. The biscuits were so hard, they were ____________________.
5. A fish ____________________ makes a great sandwich.
Going Beyond: Compare and contrast a conventional oven with a microwave oven.

Homemaking
What Do You Do?

When you buy packaged food, you need to follow the directions for preparation. You need
to follow these directions carefully. Read the following package directions. Circle the
action you would take.
1. Bake 30 minutes. Turn chicken and bake an additional 30 minutes.

a. Bake the chicken for 60 minutes total time.
b. Turn off the oven after 30 minutes.
2. Use fresh or frozen, thawed fish fillets.

a. Take the fish out of the freezer and begin cooking right away.
b. Hold catfish under cold water until it is thawed.
3. Stir with spoon until just moistened.

a. Stir for several minutes until completely mixed.
b. Stir only until the batter looks “wet.”
4. Insert toothpick to check for doneness of the cake.

a. Use a toothpick to check the cake before you remove it from the oven.
b. Insert your finger into cake to make sure it is done.
5. Store in cool dry place, but not in the refrigerator.

a. Store right over the oven.
b. Store in a cupboard near a window.
6. Keep frozen until ready to use.

a. Thaw several hours in advance.
b. Remove from the freezer and prepare.
7. Place frozen pizza on cookie sheet and place in cold oven.

a. Place pizza in oven and then turn it on.
b. Preheat the oven for 15 minutes.
8. Roll chicken in seasoned flour.

a. Do not add salt or anything else to the flour.
b. Don’t use plain flour.
Going Beyond: “Stir until crystals are dissolved,” are directions on a package. What
kind of package might these directions be from?

Health Concerns
Diet/Nutrition
The word diet comes from a Latin word “diaeta” meaning way of life. The kind of food
and drink a person takes in daily is his diet. Usually the word diet makes us think of
restrictions in the kind and amount of food someone can eat.
A balanced diet includes nutritious foods from the five food groups. List the following
foods in the correct group. The Other group includes foods with little nutritious value.
Be careful, the meat group could be tricky.
bran flakes beans yogurt broccoli watermelon

donuts chips corn tuna peanut butter
cheese ham grapes cookies ice cream
carrots rice noodles juice cottage cheese
cereal green peppers strawberries soft drinks
Milk Meat Vegetable

______________________ ______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Fruit Grain Other

______________________ ______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Going Beyond: What is the role of a dietician in a hospital, nursing home, or school?

Health Concerns
The Pyramid
The food pyramid shows how many servings of each type of food you need to stay
healthy. The foods that you should eat more of are at the biggest part of the pyramid
while foods you should eat less are at the smallest part of the pyramid.
Write the letter in the pyramid on the line provided that matches the group. The first
one is done for you.
D
______ Vegetable group
______ Fruits group
A
eat ______ Sweets, Fats, and Oils group
sparingly
______ Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta
B C group
2-3 2-3
servings servings ______ Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese group
______ Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry beans,
D E Eggs, and Nuts group
3-5 3-5
servings servings
F
6-11
servings
Now answer these questions using the information from the pyramid.
1. Which group do you need the most servings from? ________________________________
2. Which group do you need the least servings from? ________________________________
3. Which groups do you need equal servings of? _____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. Which group do you like the least? ______________________________________________
5. Which group do you like the most? ______________________________________________
Going Beyond: What could happen if you only ate food from one food group?

Health Concerns
The Great Outdoors

Warm weather is a great time to be outside. It’s also a great time to protect your skin.
Using sunscreen or sunblock can help prevent skin cancer and aging of the skin.
Insect repellents protect against diseases carried by insects. Learning words about
these types of products will help you to enjoy the great outdoors.
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) refers to the amount of time a person can stay in the sun
without burning. For example, if you can normally stay in the sun for 20 minutes
without a sunburn, an SPF 15 means you can stay in the sun 15 times longer, or 300
minutes. You should use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Match the term on
the left with the meaning on the right. Write the letter on the line provided.
1. ______ waterproof a. to take in

2. ______ apply b. to keep off or away
3. ______ scent c. must last for 80 minutes when swimming
4. ______ repel d. to put on
5. ______ absorb e. fragrance
6. ______ sweatproof f. must last up to 30 minutes when perspiring
7. ______ reapply g. uncovering; allowing light to reach
8. ______ exposure h. to put on again
Demonstrate these directions or warnings you may see on sunblock or insect repellent
containers:
1. Hold bottle 6-8 inches from skin and clothing while spraying.
2. Spread with hand after application.
3. Apply on face by first spraying a small amount in the palm of your hand and then
spreading it on your face and neck.
4. For external use only.
5. Avoid contact with lips, open cuts, or irritated skin.
6. Apply in open areas and avoid breathing spray mist.
7. Apply generously 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after swimming.
Going Beyond: Solar means of the sun. Explain why Solar Sun Care would be a good
name for a company that makes skin-care products. List products
that have the word “solar” in the name. What are they used for?

Health Concerns
Weather Vocabulary
Weather refers to the state of the atmosphere. Weather can include warm and sunny
days or cold and damp days. Thunderstorms with rain and high winds or blizzards with
deep snow are predicted by people who study the weather. Knowing weather terms is
important to be prepared, no matter what the conditions are. Match the weather words
on the left with the meanings on the right.
1. ____ evacuate a. person who forecasts the weather

2. ____ portable b. the study of the weather
3. ____ warning c. able to be carried
4. ____ watch d. to leave an area
5. ____ meteorologist e. rapidly turning column of air attached to a thunderstorm
6. ____ precipitation f. storm involving strong winds and rain from the ocean
7. ____ tornado g. occurs within a short period of time after excessive
rainfall
8. ____ flash flood h. conditions are right for bad weather or weather event
9. ____ hurricane i. the weather event is occurring
10. ____ meteorology j. rain, snow, sleet, etc.
Complete each sentence with a term from above.

1. We will have to _____________________ the neighborhood because of flooding.
2. Have a _____________________ radio with fresh batteries on hand in case your power
lines go down.
3. The _____________________ predicted the thunderstorm.
4. The time to plan is when a _____________________ has been issued.
5. The time to act is when a _____________________ has been issued.
Going Beyond: Different sections of the country have specific weather concerns such
as tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, or flash floods. What kinds of
severe weather affect your area? What kinds of action do you take
when they strike?

Health Concerns
Whether It’s Weather . . .

Your safety can depend on whether you understand words used by the meteorologist
(weather forecaster).
A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur.
A warning means severe weather is happening now.
Read the following weather safety tips for what to do during a thunderstorm. Then write
your action plan as if you heard the warning signal.
1. Lightning strikes can severely injure or kill. When lightning is in your area, get
inside a home or large building.
a. You’re outside working in the yard. What would you do? _______________________
____________________________________________________________________________
b. You’re in the school parking lot. What would you do? __________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
c. You’re walking on the sidewalk between stores in the shopping district. What
would you do? ______________________________________________________________
2. Avoid using electronic devices during a lightning storm.
a. You’re working on the computer. What would you do? _________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
b. You’re making popcorn in the microwave. What would you do? _________________
____________________________________________________________________________
c. You’re watching TV. What would you do? _____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. During a storm, only use the telephone if there is an emergency.
a. You are talking to a friend on the phone about school tomorrow when a storm hits.
What would you do? ________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Power companies warn people to stay away from wires when power
lines are down on the ground. Why do the power companies give this
warning? What would you do if you saw power lines down?

Health Concerns
First Aid Tips

aid give needed support; help; assist
first coming before all others
The immediate care given to a person who is injured or suddenly becomes ill is first aid.
Knowing the basic vocabulary of first aid will help you to remain calm in an emergency.
Match the term in the first column with its meaning in the second column by writing the
letter of the meaning on the line.
1. _____ fracture a. interferes with normal action of the heart or lungs due to
an accident
2. _____ suffocation b. temporary loss of consciousness due to lack of oxygen to
the brain
3. _____ ventilation c. injuries due to stretching or tearing ligaments at a joint
4. _____ choking d. any break in the skin
5. _____ sprain e. skin is not broken, but soft tissue under skin is broken
6. _____ hemorrhage f. bleeding
7. _____ shock g. broken or cracked bone
8. _____ fainting h. exchange of oxygen by breathing in and out air
9. _____ open wound i. supply of oxygen has been cut off completely
10. _____ bruise j. obstructed airway
Complete the following sentences using a word from the first column.
1. The soccer player’s leg suffered a ____________________ from the fall.
2. Not chewing your food completely can cause ____________________.
3. ____________________ can result from putting a plastic bag over your head.
4. When the runner turned suddenly, he caused an ankle ____________________.
5. The driver in the car accident went into ____________________.
Going Beyond: CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is an important first aid skill.

What places in your community offer CPR training?

Health Concerns
First Aid Kits

First aid kits contain items that help prevent infection in a wound. You can get kits that
are already supplied with emergency items, or you can put your own kit together. Put a
✔ next to the items that you would find in a first aid kit.
_____ soap _____ gauze _____ safety pins _____ antiseptic ointment
_____ matches _____ scissors _____ bandages _____ sterile cotton balls
_____ tweezers _____ needle _____ surgical tape _____ calamine lotion
_____ gum _____ cold pack _____ plastic gloves _____ antibiotic cream
_____ plastic bag _____ change for phone _____ emergency numbers
The words contaminated and sterile have opposite meanings. These words are used to
describe the condition of bandages or instruments used in medical treatment. The
following words have similar meanings to these words. Write the terms from the box
under the word that means the same.
disinfected soiled purified

clean dirty filthy
contaminated sterile
___________________________ _________________________
___________________________ _________________________
___________________________ _________________________
Going Beyond: What are some places or events where a first aid kit should be
available?

Health Concerns
Making Appointments
Making dental and doctor appointments early is always a good idea. Then you can get an
examination or checkup when you want it. Think about questions that you will be asked
before making the call. Then you can communicate effectively with the doctor’s office
receptionist.
Read the list of questions that you might be asked when making an appointment. Put a
✔ next to the items that could be asked. Then write your answer on the line.
1. ______ Which day of the week do you prefer? __________________________________
2. ______ What time of day would you like to come? ______________________________
3. ______ What is your insurance card number? _________________________________
4. ______ What symptoms do you have? (temperature, nausea, etc.) _______________

_____________________________________________________________________
5. ______ What is the reason for your office visit? ________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________
6. ______ Have you seen this doctor before? _____________________________________
7. ______ What is your daytime phone number? _________________________________
8. ______ Do you have a referral number? _______________________________________
9. ______ How old are you? ____________________________________________________
10. ______ Are you married? ____________________________________________________
Role-play making an appointment at the doctor’s office with a partner. Use the
information from above in your role-play. Have a calendar and pencil ready to write the
doctor’s name and time so you won’t forget.
Going Beyond: On an appointment card you read, “If unable to keep appointment,
kindly give 24 hours notice.” What does that mean?

Health Concerns
Health Insurance
Health insurance is a major expense, but it’s something you must have in order to avoid
huge medical bills. Many employers offer health insurance as a benefit. Insurance
vocabulary can be confusing. This page will help you learn the basics.
Match the vocabulary word with its meaning by writing the letter of the meaning on the
correct line.
1. _____ co-pay a. money paid to have insurance
2. _____ coverage b. identification issued by the insurance

company
3. _____ prescription c. permission; procedure okayed
4. _____ premium d. people usually employed in the same

workplace
5. _____ office visit e. doctor who usually treats you
6. _____ group f. money paid at the time of the visit
7. _____ card g. services your insurance will pay for
8. _____ referral h. medicine prescribed by a doctor
9. _____ authorized i. appointment your doctor makes for you

with a specialist
10. _____ primary care physician j. treatment received at the doctor’s office
Now fill in the blank with the best vocabulary word from above.
1. The _____________________ was due on the 15th of the month.
2. The doctor made a _____________________ to a specialist for the patient.
3. A $5.00 ___________________ is paid for the office visit.
4. The primary care physician _____________________ the operation.
5. Identification information is listed on your insurance ___________________ .
Going Beyond: Tell about the health insurance coverage you have.
Health Concerns
Operative Words
The word operate has several meanings:
• to be at work; run
• produce a desired effect
• to direct the working of; to manage
• to do something to the body, usually with instruments to improve health
Needing an operation can be a difficult time. Understanding the basic vocabulary can
help to ease the fear of being in the hospital. Learn more about these health care terms
by matching the terms on the left with their meanings on the right.
1. _____ preoperative a. doctor who performs operations

2. _____ postoperative b. expert in making a patient unable to feel pain
3. _____ surgery c. patient receiving treatment at a hospital but not
sleeping there
4. _____ surgeon d. after an operation
5. _____ outpatient e. released from the hospital
6. _____ admitted f. long period of time to get back strength following an
operation
7. _____ discharged g. before an operation
8. _____ anesthesiologist h. given the right to enter the hospital for treatment
9. _____ recovery i. treatment of medical problems by operations
10. _____ recuperate j. period of time immediately following an operation
Complete each sentence with a word from the first column.

1. Ann was ____________________ to the hospital early in the morning.
2. She was in ____________________ for one hour following the operation.
3. She was ____________________ the same afternoon as the surgery.
4. Ann’s tonsils were removed at the hospital as an ____________________.
5. The ____________________ instructions included drinking water and eating ice cream.
Going Beyond: Tell about a time you have been in the hospital. Were you an
outpatient?
Health Concerns
The ABC’s of Hospitals

An acronym is a word formed from the first letters or syllables of other words.
Hospitals use acronyms to refer to areas of the building to reduce the space needed on
signs. A brief name is also easy to remember and quick to say. It’s helpful to know what
these letters mean in order to understand what’s being said. Match each acronym with
its definition.
1. ____ ICU a. operating room

2. ____ ER b. cardiac care unit
3. ____ X-ray c. emergency room
4. ____ OR d. intensive care unit
5. ____ CCU e. radiology
Now read the statements below. Circle the area of the hospital where the person would
most likely be found.
1. The patient was taken here after open-heart surgery.

OR CCU ER
2. The teenager was taken here after the car accident.

ICU OR ER
3. The girl had her tonsils removed here.

OR ICU X-ray
4. The patient needed close monitoring and was moved here.

ER ICU OR
5. The doctor sent the soccer player here to have a special picture taken of her
injured leg.
OR CCU X-ray
Going Beyond: What kind of professionals might work in an OR?

Health Concerns
That’s a Good Name!

Hospitals want people to easily find the areas of the building they need. Understanding
the terms used in hospitals will help you to identify the places you need quickly. Choose
the area of the hospital from the box you would look for if you were in each situation.
Write your answer on the line.
emergency admittance maternity

outpatient patient information intensive care
1. You cut your hand while you’re washing a glass.

The bleeding won’t stop. Where would you go? __________________________
2. You are having tests run for an unexplained fever.

Your doctor instructs you to go to the hospital the
next day. Where should you go? __________________________
3. A friend’s baby was born last night. You want to

go visit. Where would you go? __________________________
4. Your aunt’s condition has become more serious and

requires special care. Where would you go? __________________________
5. You’re having a treatment that doesn’t require you

to stay overnight in the hospital. Where would you go? __________________________
6. You aren’t sure which room your uncle is in after his

surgery. Where would you go? __________________________
Going Beyond: Who would you expect to see as a patient in the pediatrics section of
the hospital?

Health Concerns
Hospital Plan
Use this map of the hospital to complete page 42.
Waiting Emergency Room Admittance
116 115
114 113
Cardiology
112 111
Surgery
ICU
110 109
108 X-ray Pediatrics 107
106 105
Respiratory
Therapy Maternity
104 103
102 101
Nurse’s
Dietician Station Cashier
Gift
Information
Shop
Entrance
Health Concerns
Hospital Plan, continued

Hospitals can be very large, confusing buildings. Knowing the names of the areas of a
hospital and making word connections can help solve what seems to be a maze. Use the
hospital floor plan on page 41 to follow the directions and write the area of the hospital
you are in. Place the map so the emergency room is at the top.
1. a. Start at the Entrance.

b. Turn right in the first hall intersection.
c. Go past the cashier’s office
d. Turn left.
e. Go down five rooms on the right side of the hall.
Where are you? ________________________________________________________
2. a. Start at the Entrance.

b. Turn left at the nurse’s station.
c. Walk down the hallway.
e. Turn the corner.
f. Go down three rooms on the left.
Where are you? ________________________________________________________
3. a. Start at the Waiting Room.

b. Go straight past Emergency to Admittance.
c. Turn right and go down three doors on the left.
Where are you? ________________________________________________________
4. a. Start at the Emergency Room.

b. Go past the waiting area.
c. Go down to the end of the hallway.
d. Turn and walk straight past the nurse’s station.
e. Go into the first door on your right.
Where are you? ________________________________________________________
5. a. Start at Admittance.
b. Go to the Emergency Room.
c. Go down the center hallway to the third door on your left.
Where are you? ________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Choose a partner. Provide directions from any starting point to any
place in the hospital. Use the map from page 41 again.

Health Concerns
At the Apothecary
Apothecary is an old term for a druggist or pharmacist. While this word isn’t seen
frequently, the word pharmacy is seen in a variety of places in the community.
Technology has made refilling a prescription an exercise in following simple directions.
Match the term on the left with the meaning on the right. Write the letter of the
meaning on the line provided.
1. _____ pharmacy a. medicine ordered by the doctor

2. _____ pharmacist b. person who fills the order
3. _____ prescription c. number identifying the medication
4. _____ refill d. store that fills the order prescribed by the physician
5. _____ Rx number e. getting more of a prescribed medication
Use the information on the prescription label, the telephone keypad, and the dialogue
below to role-play calling the pharmacy to place an order for a refill. You’ll notice this
pharmacy uses an automated telephone system for refills.
Smithfield Pharmacy 363-4848

Rx#: 2349876 Dr. John Brent
TRICIA SMITH
Take 1 TAB TWICE DAILY
2/22/98 Qty. Refills
20 1
Thank you for calling Smithfield Pharmacy. If you want to

have a prescription refilled, press 1. If you have a question
about your medication press 2.
Enter the prescription number now: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
The number you entered is 2349876. If this is correct, press 1; if
not, press 2.
Enter the last 4 digits of your phone number: ___ ___ ___ ___
Your prescription is refillable. For another refill, press 1. To stop, press 2.
Going Beyond: Use the information on the prescription label to answer this question:
How many days will Tricia take the medicine?
Health Concerns
Prescription Safety
Taking medicine properly is important to your health. There are some specific guidelines
to follow when taking your prescribed medicines.
Read the following statements about prescription medicine. Decide if the statement is
True or False and make a ✔ in the appropriate column.
True False
1. Ask your doctor about all the medications
you take, including prescription and non-
prescription.
2. Don’t stir medications into food unless

your doctor tells you to do so.
3. Drink alcoholic beverages if you

are taking medicine.
4. Take medication with water on an empty

stomach unless otherwise directed.
5. Tell your doctor if you have a long-term

illness.
6. Discuss significant side-effects with your

doctor when taking medication.
7. Share your prescription drugs with

other people.
8. Don’t use someone else’s prescribed

medication.
9. If possible, use one pharmacy that has your

complete prescription record.
10. PRN written on a prescription means to take

as needed.
Going Beyond: What is a side-effect? What are some side-effects you have had with
medications?

Health Concerns
OTC (Over the Counter)

OTC means over the counter. OTC describes the kinds of medications you can buy
without a prescription, like aspirin or cough medicine. Prefixes are used to form words
for describing the purpose of a medication. Understanding the base words and the
prefixes increases your OTC vocabulary.
Read the following prefixes and base words, and their meanings. Then read the
sentences and use what you’ve learned to fill in the blanks with words from the word
bank. Be careful — not all of the words are used!
Prefixes Base Words

non — not prescription — medicine a doctor orders for you
anti — against hydrate — having to do with water
de — not depressant — substance that slows body reactions
re — again septic — causing infection
acid — sour; caustic to the stomach lining
congest — to become too full of mucous
non-prescription decongestant anti-depressant

rehydrate antiseptic antacid
1. _____________________ medications are sold in a variety of stores.
2. During cold and allergy seasons, a _____________________ clears a stuffy nose.
3. The baby needed plenty of liquids to _____________________ after the illness.
4. The boy’s cut needed an _____________________ cream and a bandage to prevent

infection.
5. I needed an _____________________ after eating the spicy food.
Going Beyond: Which word didn’t you use? When might you need this type of
medication?
Health Concerns
Which One?
Over the counter medicine is made for a variety of symptoms and comes in a variety of
formulas. You might use over the counter medicine to treat a fever or a cold. You’ll make
better choices at the drug store if you know the vocabulary of over the counter
medications. Match each word with its meaning by writing the letter of the meaning on
the line.
1. _____ nasal a. medicine used to relieve stuffy noses

2. _____ sinus b. the nose
3. _____ congestion c. lasting for a short time
4. _____ discomfort d. a cavity in the head that connects with the nasal cavity
5. _____ fever e. something that ends or reduces symptoms
6. _____ decongestant f. degree of heat or cold
7. _____ expectorant g. body temperature is higher than normal
8. _____ suppressant h. medicine that promotes the discharge of mucous
9. _____ temporary i. uncomfortable feeling
10. _____ temperature j. too much mucous in part of the body
Fill in the blank with the best word from the vocabulary list above.
1. The cough ____________________ helped the sick child sleep through the night.
2. A high ____________________ is a sign of sickness.
3. When my ____________________ passages are congested, I breathe through my

mouth.
4. The ____________________ brought relief to my stuffy nose.
5. After taking the ____________________, the mucous in my lungs cleared when I

coughed.
Going Beyond: What is the relationship between fever and temperature? What is
normal body temperature?

Health Concerns
Over the Counter Quiz

Medicine that isn’t prescribed by a doctor is called over the counter. Cold tablets,
liquid cough syrup, pain relievers, and fever reducers are examples of over the counter
drugs. Warnings are listed on these products. The warnings need to be followed in order
for the medicine to work correctly. Match the meaning of each word to its definition.
1. ____ persistent a. immediate

2. ____ recur b. call
3. ____ exceed c. continuing
4. ____ consult d. sleepy
5. ____ chronic e. stop
6. ____ drowsy f. come back
7. ____ prompt g. go beyond
8. ____ discontinue h. condition that lasts a long time
Now match “another way to say it” by drawing a line to the directions that mean the
same.
9. Avoid excessive heat. a. Store in controlled temperature.
10. Seek professional assistance. b. Take 2 tablets every 4 hours.

Don’t exceed 10 tablets in 24 hrs.
11. Seek prompt medical attention. c. If pain persists for 7 days, discontinue.
12. Repeat dose every 4 hours; don’t d. Consult a physician.

use more than 5 times a day.
13. Don’t take for pain more than 7 days. e. Immediate attention is critical.
Going Beyond: Which warnings would fit in the categories of:

overdose storage dosage

Health Concerns
How Much Is Too Much?

The dosage in the directions of an over the counter medication needs to be followed
closely. If you do not take enough, the medicine may not be effective. If you take too
much, there may be harmful effects. Read the directions from over the counter
medicines. Then answer the questions.
Liquid Cough Syrup

Age Dose
Adults (and children
12 years and over) 2 teaspoonfuls (tsp) every 4 hours
Children 6 years to under 12 years 1 teaspoonful (tsp) every 4 hours
2 years to under 6 years 1/2 teaspoonful (tsp) every 4 hours
Under 2 years consult your doctor
1. The members of the Rodriguez family have coughs. They are all taking the same
cough syrup. Indicate on the dosage cup how much medicine each person should take.
(Each cup holds 2 teaspoons.)
1 tsp
a. Paulina will be six years old on her next birthday.
How much medicine should Paulina take?
1 tsp
b. John is the father of the family; Lisa is in college.
c. Matt was ten years old on his last birthday.

1 tsp
2. Each person had a dose at a different time. At what time will it be safe for each
family member to have another dose?
a. Paulina had a dose at 1:00 p.m. _____________________________
b. Lisa had a dose at 7:00 p.m. _____________________________
c. John had a dose at 8:00 a.m. _____________________________
d. Matt had a dose at 11:00 a.m. _____________________________
Going Beyond: What does the phrase “consult your doctor” mean?

Health Concerns
How Many?
Information about a person, such as his weight, is needed in order to follow the directions
for medicine dosage. Reading a chart correctly is necessary when giving medicine. Study
the chart, then answer the questions by filling in the appropriate number of circles for
the dosage (each circle represents one tablet).
Directions for a fever reducer:

1. Find the right dose on chart below. If possible, use weight to dose; otherwise, use age.
2. Chew tablets before swallowing.
3. If needed, repeat dose every 4 hours. Do not use more than 5 times a day.
Weight(lb) Age (yrs.) Tablets
Under 24 Under 2 consult doctor
24-25 2-3 2
36-47 4-5 3
48-59 6-8 4
60-71 9-10 5
72-95 11 6
1. Your little sister has a fever. She is four years old.

How many tablets would you give her? ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
2. You are baby-sitting for a neighbor who is seven.
How many tablets would you give him? ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
3. In the doctor’s office, your brother weighed 65 pounds.
He is eight years old. How many tablets do you give him? ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
4. Your cousin is 2 1/2 years old. How many tablets do you
give her? ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
When can another dose be given if . . .

5. Chris took a dose at 9:00 a.m.? ________________________
6. Lee took a dose at 12:00 p.m.? ________________________
7. Pat took a dose at 2:00 p.m.? ________________________
8. Drew took a dose at 10:00 a.m.? ________________________
Going Beyond: Why would it be better to consider weight rather than age when
giving medicine?

Health Concerns
Why Immunize?
Infectious diseases affected many children before widespread immunization in the United
States. It is important to understand the vocabulary of this area of health care.
Immune means to be protected from a disease. It is the base word for immunization,
immunity, immunology, and immunize.
correct line.
1. _____ infectious diseases a. protected from a disease

2. _____ epidemic b. a shot
3. _____ vaccine c. rapid spread of an illness
4. _____ multiple d. used to stop or lessen the effects
5. _____ immune e. illnesses spread from one to another
6. _____ injection f. more than one
7. _____ series g. suggested
8. _____ recommended h. number of similar things in a row
9. _____ toddler i. person or agency giving the care
10. _____ provider j. child just learning to walk
Now fill in the blanks with the best vocabulary words from above.
1. Examples of __________________________________ include measles and mumps.
2. It is _____________________ that children receive vaccinations against ten diseases.
3. A major cause of the measles ___________________ was a failure to vaccinate

children.
4. Vaccinations involve _____________________ doses of vaccine and several visits to

the doctor.
5. Most vaccinations occur when a child is a ___________________ .
Going Beyond: Why would a school check a student’s immunization record?

Health Concerns
Know Your Roots

Many medical terms come from the Latin and Greek languages. Once you know the
meaning of the root word, you can figure out what kind of specialty certain doctors have.
Look at the root word meanings below. Then use the words in the box to answer the
medical questions.
Root Word Meanings

cardio = heart obstetrica = midwife osteo = bone paidos = child
orthos = straight anaesthesia = insensibility radiolus = ray
orthopedist obstetrician radiologist osteopath

cardiologist pediatrician anesthesiologist
1. What doctor would a five-year-old go to? _______________________
2. What doctor specialized in helping people avoid feeling

pain during surgery? _______________________
3. What doctor helps deliver babies? _______________________
4. What doctor knows a lot about bones? _______________________
5. What doctor might you see if you had a bone that wasn’t
healing or growing correctly? _______________________
6. What doctor might give you an X-ray? _______________________
7. What doctor might help you recover from a heart attack? _______________________
Going Beyond: Have you seen any of these kinds of doctors?

Health Concerns
The Eyes Have It

You need your vision for many everyday tasks. Protecting your eyesight can start with
knowing who to call for an examination.
Optic means of the eye coming from the Greek word op, which means “to see.”
Match the terms on the left with the meanings on the right.
1. _____ glaucoma a. of the eye, or sense of sight

2. _____ optical b. eye condition with cloudy film causing blindness
3. _____ cataract c. seeing distant things more clearly than near ones
4. _____ near-sightedness d. seeing near things more clearly than distant ones
5. _____ far-sightedness e. disease involving pressure within the eyeball
resulting in loss of sight
People in the optical profession have names which sound a lot alike. Read the definitions
for these three eye care professionals. Then write the correct one in each blank below.
optician someone who makes optical instruments or fills

prescriptions for and adjusts corrective lenses
(eyeglasses, contact lenses); not a doctor
optometrist person who examines your vision and prescribes
corrective lenses
ophthalmologist a doctor specializing in diseases of and injuries to the eye
Who would you call if you:

1. couldn’t see road signs clearly? ___________________________________
2. couldn’t see the chalkboard clearly? ___________________________________
3. had glasses that didn’t fit properly? ___________________________________
4. had a blow to your head and couldn’t see? ___________________________________
5. had a sliver of wood in your eye? ___________________________________
6. were picking up your contact lenses? ___________________________________
7. were experiencing double vision? ___________________________________
Going Beyond: Tell about a time you had your eyes checked. Do you wear corrective
lenses?

Health Concerns
Tooth Talk
Dentem is the Latin word for tooth. Recognizing this root word helps you to identify
people and products that keep your pearly whites healthy.
correct line.
1. _____ dentistry a. of or for the teeth

2. _____ dental b. doctor who cares for teeth
3. _____ dentist c. profession of a dentist
4. _____ dentures d. kind, number, and arrangement of teeth
5. _____ dentition e. partial or complete set of artificial teeth
Ortho is the Greek word for straight, correct, or right. Ontos is the Greek word for
tooth. Complete each sentence with the correct word.
orthodontist orthodontic
6. Many adolescents have braces on their teeth and receive _____________________

treatment.
7. A doctor who specializes in straightening teeth is an _____________________ .
Perio- is a prefix meaning surrounding or around. Odontos is the Greek word for tooth.
Complete each sentence with the correct word.
periodontist periodontal
8. The woman had ___________________ surgery to stop the gum disease.
9. The person who did the surgery is an _____________________ .
Going Beyond: Why are Dentyne® and Trident® good names for chewing gum? Think
of other products for tooth care that contain the root word dent.

Health Concerns
Dental Vocabulary Checkup

Regular visits to the dentist for a checkup and cleaning help keep your teeth healthy.
Understanding the vocabulary of oral hygiene helps you care for your teeth and
communicate to the dentist.
Match the term in the first column with its meaning in the second column by writing the
letter of the meaning on the line. Then complete the sentences below with a word from
the first column.
1. _____ tartar a. change from healthy condition to a diseased one

2. _____ plaque b. area between teeth
3. _____ decay c. hollow place; hole in the tooth
4. _____ fluoride d. film of bacteria that forms on teeth causing decay
5. _____ bristles e. person who cleans teeth
6. _____ floss f. yellow, crusty mineralized plaque, removed only by a
dental professional
7. _____ hygienist g. substance put in tooth to fill a cavity
8. _____ filling h. element added to toothpaste to prevent tooth decay
9. _____ cavity i. part of brush used to clean teeth
10. _____ interdental j. thread used to clean teeth under gum line
1. To prevent a ____________________, brush your teeth twice a day.
2. Brushing removes the ____________________ that causes tooth decay.
3. Use ____________________ to clean below the gum line and between teeth.
4. ____________________ can only be removed by the dentist or dental

____________________.
5. Be sure to use toothpaste with ____________________ to protect your teeth from decay.
Going Beyond: You should go to the dentist every six months for a cleaning. Discuss
your last visit to the dentist. When should you go again?

Health Concerns
Emergency!
Emergencies can happen at any time. Being able to call for help quickly can be the
difference between life and death. Many communities have one number to call for any
type of emergency, while other communities may have different numbers. Find out more
about your community’s emergency number system. Use the phone book and write the
phone number for each emergency agency in your community.
Fire and Rescue _________________________________________________

Police _________________________________________________
Ambulance _________________________________________________
Poison Control Center _________________________________________________
Does your community use the 911 system for emergencies? ____________________
Read the following situations. Decide if the situation is a real emergency or not a real
emergency (one for which you would NOT call the emergency number). Put a ✔ in the
correct column.
Emergency No Emergency
1. A cat is in a tree.
2. A fire starts while you’re cooking.
3. Your grandmother falls and hurts
her head.
4. Your locked door has been forced
open.
5. Your younger brother won’t
cooperate with you.
Be prepared with the following information when you call an emergency number:
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
Description of the emergency ___________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Role-play calling for help in an emergency. Stay calm and speak
slowly and clearly so the dispatcher can easily understand you.

Health Concerns
Fire Safety Vocabulary

You might get a pamphlet on fire safety from your local fire department. Understanding
the words in the pamphlet will help you stay safe wherever you are. Remember that fires
aren’t limited to just homes and schools.
correct line.
1. _____ hazard a. able to burn (paper, clothing, etc.)
2. _____ evacuation b. area in a wall where appliances are

plugged in
3. _____ frayed c. a possible source of harm
4. _____ outlet d. without delay
5. _____ exit e. to cover; keeping oxygen away
6. _____ escape f. nothing in the way
7. _____ combustible g. the act of leaving empty; withdrawal
8. _____ immediate h. the opening leading out of a building
9. _____ smother i. worn away
10. _____ unobstructed j. to get out or get away from danger
Now fill in the blanks with the best vocabulary words from above.
1. Placing old rags and gasoline near the furnace may be a fire ____________________ .
2. An _____________________ plan is important for you to have to quickly get out of a

burning home.
3. Put a blanket or carpet on a fire to ___________________ it.
4. Don’t plug too many extension cords into one wall _____________________ .
5. Find the ___________________ when you are in an unfamiliar building so you can
get out quickly if there is a fire.
Going Beyond: Explain how these words go together: evacuate, exit, escape.
Health Concerns
Fire Safety
The National Fire Protection Association reports more than 100,000 fires start in
kitchens each year in the United States. Do you know the basics of fire safety and
prevention?
Read the following statements about fire safety. Decide if the statement is safe or unsafe
and make a ✔ in the appropriate column.
Safe Unsafe
1. Never leave cooking food unattended.
2. Keep combustible materials near a

heat source.
3. Never store flammable liquids inside a

building.
4. Place smoke detectors outside sleeping areas.
5. Plug several extension cords into an outlet.
6. Leave a building immediately if the fire

alarm sounds.
7. Never use an elevator during a fire.
8. Wear loose clothing when you cook.
9. Turn pot handles toward the back of

the stove.
10. Keep space heaters at least three feet

from everything.
Going Beyond: Demonstrate or discuss the “stop, drop, and roll” safety tip.

Consumer Affairs
Appliance Safeguards
Electrical appliances help make our lives easier. Each appliance provides a common list
of safeguards to protect the user. Some of the words used in those safeguards are listed
below. Match each word below with its synonym or definition. Then use a word from the
first column to complete each sentence.
1. ____ modified a. too many

2. ____ immerse b. intended for business
3. ____ disconnected c. broken
4. ____ malfunctioning d. hang over
5. ____ drape e. unplugged
6. ____ overload f. changed
7. ____ commercial g. put in water
8. ____ defective h. not working properly
1. Don’t ______________________ cord over the edge of a counter where children can grab
the cord.
2. Never operate an appliance after it is dropped or ______________________.
3. Don’t ______________________ cord, plug, or base unit in water.
4. Before cleaning, make sure the unit is ______________________.
5. Avoid electrical ______________________; don’t operate another high voltage appliance

on the same circuit.
6. This product is intended for household use only, not for ______________________ use.
7. If any parts are missing or ______________________, call the Customer Service

Department.
Going Beyond: Why is it important to disconnect an appliance before cleaning it?

Consumer Affairs
Convenience vs. Grocery Store
Convenience means something is easily obtained. Convenience stores are in every
community and on many corners. In many ways, convenience stores are like the larger
grocery stores; however, there are ways that they are different.
Compare and contrast convenience stores and grocery stores by writing a word or phrase
describing each in the chart.
Convenience Store Grocery Store

size __________________________ ___________________________
__________________________ ___________________________
cost __________________________ ___________________________
__________________________ ___________________________
selection __________________________ ___________________________
__________________________ ___________________________
location __________________________ ___________________________
__________________________ ___________________________
employees __________________________ ___________________________
__________________________ ___________________________
Now that you know how the two types of stores are the same and different, complete the
following questions.
1. When might you go to a convenience store? __________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. When might you go to a grocery store? ______________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Is there a convenience store in your neighborhood? What is its name?

Consumer Affairs
Grocery Vocabulary
Grocery stores use words that are shared by other types of businesses. How well do you
know these supermarket words? Use the best word or words from the box to complete
each sentence.
conveyor belt express sell by date

checkout customer service inventory
stock cash only cart
register tape specials staples
1. The ______________________ lane was moving slowly because of a price check.
2. The weekly _____________________ were advertised in the newspaper.
3. Before writing a check, get approval at _______________________________.
4. A shopper placed the items on the _______________________________ to move them

down to the checker.
5. A wise customer checks the _______________________________ for accurate prices.
6. _____________________ include flour, sugar, salt, pepper, and other items you usually
keep all the time.
7. After the snowstorm, the store’s _____________________ was low.
8. The woman with five items went to the _____________________ lane to check out
quickly.
9. The store will _____________________ the shelves with more items tonight.
10. Buy bread or milk before the ________________________________.
Going Beyond: Two words in the box weren’t used. Use each one in a sentence.

Consumer Affairs
Who Are These People?

A grocery store is a place that sells food and household supplies. At one time, a grocer
(a person who sells food and household supplies) could perform all of the jobs.
Supermarkets now require many people to operate the store. Find out more about these
jobs. Circle the title of the job that fits the description of the job.
1. Puts food items in a container for you to take home.

general manager bagger vendor
2. Cuts and packages pieces of meat into smaller amounts for sale.
butcher stocker checker
3. Fills the shelves with food items.

checker vendor stocker
4. Oversees the operation of the entire store.

general manager department manager butcher
5. Supplies the store with food or household products.

bagger checker vendor
6. Orders food items for a particular section of the store.

department manager vendor butcher
7. Scans items for prices and takes payment for the amount.
bagger checker stocker
Going Beyond: Many teenagers begin their working careers in grocery stores. Which
jobs do you think a teenager would have? Explain your answer.

Consumer Affairs
Where Is It?
Similar products are placed together in a grocery store. You can save time shopping if
you know where to look for an item. Find how quickly you can complete your grocery
shopping. Write the name of each food product on the shopping list under the
department where you would find it.
carrots pasta salad margarine chicken rolls

potato tots ice cream lettuce sliced turkey milk
roast Popsicles® cole slaw ground beef bread
apples eggs pork chops cheese oranges
gelatin salad muffins chopped spinach
Bakery Produce Dairy

________________________ ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
Meat Frozen Food Deli

________________________ ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________ ________________________
________________________ _________________________ ________________________
Going Beyond: Name another item you’d find in each department.

Consumer Affairs
Show Me the Way

There is a way to shop so your food doesn’t become unsafe to eat. You should start with
nonperishable items and end with the frozen items. That way your frozen items won’t
thaw out and spoil before you get them home.
Grocery stores are laid out so that the shopper finishes with frozen food items. Start at
the entrance and draw a line through the store, showing how you would shop. Be sure to
end in the frozen food section
storage
meats bakery
dairy
candy
cereal produce
soft frozen
drinks foods
canned
juices
goods
cookies
floral
cash cash
register register
deli
customer service
entrance
Going Beyond: Why do grocery stores usually put milk and bread in the back of the
store?
Consumer Affairs
Label Secrets
You can get information about food products by reading the labels. You can find out
quantity, quality, nutrition, and preparation time from the words on the label.
The sentences below contain italicized words you see often on food products. Circle the
word or words that mean the same as each food word in italics.
1. Mr. Milton was making chicken for dinner. He knew everyone would be hungry, so he
bought the family pack.
small size large size
2. Sheryl looked at the salad dressings. She chose a low-fat, low sodium ranch dressing.
regular diet
3. Mrs. Triggs only bought all natural baked goods. She liked to know exactly what she
was eating.
enriched no preservatives
4. Max wasn’t ready to make a change in his eating habits. He bought the rice mix made
with the original recipe.
classic new and improved
5. If your family does a lot of laundry, you probably buy the specially-priced, super size
detergent.
individual serving value pack
6. I really prefer the homestyle canned green beans. They cost a little more, but they
taste just like mom used to make.
traditional complete
Going Beyond: How do the words mock and artificial go together? How about
condensed and concentrated?

Consumer Affairs
That’s a Bargain!
A bargain is something priced below its real value. How good are you at recognizing a
“real” bargain? Read each word problem. Determine if it is a “real” bargain and explain
how you decided.
1. Ice cream is normally $2.59. It is on sale at 3 for $7.00.

Is this a bargain? ______________________________________________________________
Why? _________________________________________________________________________
2. A 12-pack of soft drinks is normally $3.49. It is advertised as 2 for $5

Is this a bargain? ______________________________________________________________
Why? _________________________________________________________________________
3. A loaf of cinnamon bread is regularly $1.50. The sign reads “Buy one, Get one free”.
How much will you pay for two loaves?
Is this a bargain? ______________________________________________________________
Why? _________________________________________________________________________
4. A can of coffee is normally $3.00 per pound. A two-pound can is $6.59.

Is this a bargain? ______________________________________________________________
Why? _________________________________________________________________________
5. Canned vegetables are $.55 per can. The sale is 3/$1.00.

Is this a bargain? ______________________________________________________________
Why? _________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Would you rather have 25% off an item that costs $100 or 1/3 off the
same item? Explain your choice.

Consumer Affairs
Clip and Save

You can find coupons in newspapers, magazines, stores, and in the mail. If all
conditions are met, coupons can save you money. It is important to understand these
conditions for you to “stretch” your spending dollar. Match each word or phrase with its
meaning.
1. _____ expires a. buy back, pay off

2. _____ valid b. leaves out
3. _____ per c. without legal force or effect
4. _____ participating locations d. comes to an end
5. _____ excludes e. value stated
6. _____ doubling f. businesses taking part
7. _____ void g. for each; every
8. _____ redeem h. still in effect; okay to use
9. _____ limited i. established maximum amount
10. _____ face value j. worth twice as much
Explain the condition placed on the use of the coupon.

1. One coupon per purchase ______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. Save $1.00 on any 2 ___________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
3. Not subject to doubling ________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
4. Good for carry-out only ________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
5. Expires March 31, 2005 _______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: What does it mean to “stretch your dollar”?

Consumer Affairs
Where Is It?
A department is a section of a whole. Large stores are divided into smaller, specialized
sections. These stores are called “department stores.”
Read the following shopping list. Write the department each item would be found in.
Store Shopping
Directory List
Auto 1. kitchen towels ____________________________
Housewares 2. aquarium ____________________________
Pets 3. spark plugs ____________________________
Stationery 4. thank-you notes ____________________________
Electronics 5. CD player ____________________________
Hardware 6. toaster ____________________________
7. birthday card ____________________________
8. drill ____________________________
9. motor oil ____________________________
10. portable phone ____________________________
Write an additional item you might find in each store department.
11. Auto _____________________
12. Housewares _____________________
13. Pets _____________________
14. Stationery _____________________
15. Electronics _____________________
16. Hardware _____________________
Going Beyond: Domestic means of the home. Some stores use this term to name a
department. Which department listed above might also be called
Domestic?
Consumer Affairs
‘Tis the Season

Stores carry items specific to a season of the year — winter, spring, summer, and fall.
These are called seasonal items, and you can only find them during certain times of the
year. For example, it’s hard to find a snow shovel in June. Choose items from the box
and write each below in the season you would most likely see it in a store.
pool floats rakes gloves beach towels

gardening tools grills school supplies snow boots
gardening gloves leaf bags lawn sprinklers wool scarves
window insulating kits flower seeds lawn chairs sweaters
stocking caps watering cans fireworks ice-melting salt
Winter Spring
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
Summer Fall
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
__________________________________ __________________________________
Going Beyond: Why don’t stores carry all the above items year-round?

Consumer Affairs
Alternative Shopping
Consignment shops sell clothes and household items for people. People who sell clothes
and household items they no longer need hold yard sales and garage sales. Prior sale,
pre-owned, and gently used are phrases that indicate goods have been used. Read
each situation below. Write whether you would shop for the item in a retail store or an
alternative.
1. You want to find some clothes from the 1960s for a Halloween costume.
retail store alternative
2. Your sister is getting married. You want something nice to wear.
3. You want to buy some casual clothes to wear around home but you don’t have much
money to spend.
4. You have an important job interview. You want to wear something new and in style so
you can look professional.
5. You want to buy your mom a nice gift for her birthday. She really likes antique pins
and costume jewelry.
6. You just got a gift certificate from your aunt. You’ve had your eye on a new sweater
and have decided to buy it.
Going Beyond: What are some reasons why people sell items at garage sales? What
are some reasons why people buy items at a garage sale?

Consumer Affairs
What’s in a Name?
A product’s name tells you a lot about how it’s used. Manufacturers name products in
ways so the consumer can easily tell how the product is used. Match each name with the
correct product by writing the letter of the product on the line.
1. _____ Mop and Glow a. drain cleaner

2. _____ Cascade b. deodorant
3. _____ Mr. Clean c. insect repellent
4. _____ Arrid Extra Dry d. floor wax
5. _____ Brasso e. furniture cleaner
6. _____ Drano f. bath soap
7. _____ Safeguard g. hot beverage maker
8. _____ Off! h. dishwasher detergent
9. _____ Mr. Coffee i. all purpose cleanser
10. _____ Endust j. metal polish
Choose four product names from above. Tell why each is a good name for the product.
1. ______________________________ _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________ _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________ _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________ _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Suggest a name for the following products:

bathroom cleanser laundry detergent hand lotion

Consumer Affairs
What Goes Together?

If a person works in retail, they work in a store. There is a relationship among words
used in a retail business. Cross out the word or phrase that doesn’t go with the others in
each group. Then write an explanation of why it doesn’t belong on the line. The first one
is done for you.
Auto doesn’t have anything to do with clothes.

1. auto, attire, apparel _________________________________________________________
2. patron, vendor, customer ____________________________________________________
3. warranty, guarantee, as is ___________________________________________________
4. clerk, cashier, consumer _____________________________________________________
5. traditional, contemporary, classic _____________________________________________
6. mini, maxi, mega ___________________________________________________________
7. in stock, inventory, backorder ________________________________________________
8. due bill, sales are final, refund _______________________________________________
9. purchase, sell, buy __________________________________________________________
10. deluxe, economical, thrifty ___________________________________________________
Now write a word or phrase that would be associated with each word you crossed out.
1. ____________________________________ 6. ____________________________________
2. ____________________________________ 7. ____________________________________
3. ____________________________________ 8. ____________________________________
4. ____________________________________ 9. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________________ 10. ____________________________________
Going Beyond: How are the words vendor and vending machine associated?

Consumer Affairs
That’s What It Said

Product labels contain words that tell you about quantity and quality. The words in the
box are ones you commonly find on package labels. Sort each word into the appropriate
column that describes the type of word it is.
deluxe bonus pack max heavy duty

thrifty mega economical budget
ultra durable super concentrated discount
bulk value size individual servings mini
Value
Low Cost High Cost
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
Size How Well It Works
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
__________________________ __________________________
Going Beyond: Which lists are longer than the other lists? Why do manufacturers
use more of these types of words than others?

Consumer Affairs
Retail Prefixes
A prefix is a syllable put at the beginning of a word to change its meaning. Prefixes are
used on labels and in ads in order to avoid using the negative word not. Write a
definition for each word using knowledge of the base word and the meaning of the prefix.
dis — opposite of anti — against

re — again pre — before
non — not in — not
de — do the opposite un —not
1. disinfect _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. refill ________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. unscented ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. deodorizing __________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. preshrunk ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
6. antibacterial _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
7. nonchlorine __________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
8. inexpensive _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
9. discontinued _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Check the dictionary for the definitions of flammable and
inflammable. Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
Consumer Affairs
Create a Label
Manufacturers use prefixes to describe the benefits of a product. Some products are
easily associated with words that have prefixes. Complete each label with a word from
the box.
nongreasy non-drowsy nonabrasive

nontoxic nonprescription
1. ____________________ crayons
Safe for Kids!
2. ____________________ cold/allergy
capsules
____________________ crayons
Take Any Time!

Safe for Kids!
3.
Pain relief now available in
____________________
____________________crayons
Safe for Kids!

strength.
4.
lotion that is ____________________
____________________ crayons
and absorbed quickly
5. This bathroom cleanser is

_____________________
____________________ crayons
and won’t scratch the surface.
Going Beyond: Create a label for a product using the prefix non- and a describing
word.
Consumer Affairs
Describe It Again
Adjectives are words that describe. Adjectives are used on product labels to describe the
contents. Knowing the meanings of these words will help you make better shopping
decisions.
Read the definitions. Choose the adjective that matches the definition and write it on the
line.
reversible standard adjustable unscented

versatile flammable cordless disposable
1. ____________________ finished on both sides so that it can be worn with

either side showing
2. ____________________ without an electrical cord
3. ____________________ able to be used for many things
4. ____________________ without a distinctive smell or odor
5. ____________________ changes size to make it fit
6. ____________________ easily set on fire
7. ____________________ can be thrown away after use
8. ____________________ of the normal or acceptable size
Fill in the blank with the best adjective from the word box.
1. ____________________ diapers have made child care easier.
2. It is wise to use _______________ deodorant when wearing cologne.
3. The _______________ children’s pajamas were not safe near the fireplace.
4. Pat bought _______________ lightbulbs for the lamp.
5. The miniblinds were __________________ from 36 inches to 48 inches.
6. A Swiss army knife is a _______________ tool.
7. The ___________________ jacket was solid on one side and plaid on the other.
8. The ___________________ razor allowed the man to shave anywhere.
Going Beyond: What are some additional products that can be described by these
adjectives?
Consumer Affairs
For Best Results

Manufacturers recommend that the directions on products be followed closely to make
sure the product works and best results are achieved. Read the directions below.
Demonstrate how to follow the direction.
1. The spray can reads: Hold can upright 4-6

inches from cloth or mop.
2. The floor wax reads: Spread the puddle of
floor wax evenly over a 3’ x 4’ area.
3. The all-purpose cleaner reads: Dilute 1 capful
per 1 gallon of water (1/2 bucket).
4. The bathroom bleach reads: Flush toilet. Pour
1 cup of bleach into bowl. Brush. Let stand 10
minutes before flushing again.
5. The car wax reads: Shake well. Apply product
evenly using damp cloth.
Here are some words you often find on directions. Complete each sentence with one of
the words from the box.
upright evenly dilute

per damp
1. Do not use full strength; _____________________ with water first.

2. Use two capfuls _________________________ gallon of water.
3. Spread _________________________ with a mop or rag.
4. Use a __________________________ mop for best results.
5. Hold can _______________________ while spraying.
Going Beyond: Tell about a time you didn’t follow directions when using a cleaning
product. What were the results?
Consumer Affairs
Can Do — Not!
A cleaning product’s label often says what surfaces the product can be used on. It often
lists only categories without stating the individual items. Read the label, then decide if
the product can be applied to each surface without harm. Put a ✔ in the correct column.
Use on countertops, cabinets, or floors. Cars and wood use

diluted only. Not recommended for carpets, upholstery, fabrics,
aluminum, glass, or laundry.
Can Do Can’t Do
1. mirrors
2. aluminum storm door
3. car
4. area rug
5. coffee table
6. sofa
7. recliner
8. ottoman
9. metal pie pan
10. curtains
11. towels
12. Formica countertop
13. vinyl siding
14. wood paneling
15. bathroom vanity
Going Beyond: What might happen if manufacturers didn’t list recommended

surfaces for their products?

Consumer Affairs
Is This Okay?
Some products contain ingredients that are harsh and could actually damage what you
want to clean. Labels list household items that the cleaning product can be used on
safely. Sometimes manufacturers also list the items that can’t be cleaned safely. Read
the following information from product labels and answer the questions. Be careful!
1. Product: Floor-O-Shine
Can be used on: no-wax and regular vinyl floors. Do not use on wood or cork floors.
a. The kitchen floor is vinyl. The bathroom floor
is the same as the kitchen. Can you use this
cleaner in the bathroom? Yes No
b. The wooden floor in the entryway was
refinished. Can you use this cleaner in
the entryway? Yes No
2. Product: Clean Fast

Safely cleans throughout the house: all finished floors, countertops, walls, fiberglass,
appliances. Not recommended for carpets, upholstery, aluminum, glass, or laundry.
a. There is a stain in the rug. Can you use
this cleaner on the rug? Yes No
b. The stove is greasy. Can you use this
cleaner on the stove? Yes No
c. A soft drink was spilled on the couch.
Can you use this cleaner on the couch? Yes No
3. Product: All Scrub

Finished Wood Surfaces/Non-wood Surfaces: floors, paneling, no-wax floors, cabinets,
furniture, laundry stains, cars, ceramic tile
a. Your favorite shirt has a soiled spot.
Can you use this cleaner on your shirt? Yes No
b. The kitchen table and chairs are sticky.
Can you use this cleaner on them? Yes No
c. The hardwood floors have scuff marks.
Can you use this cleaner on the floor? Yes No
Going Beyond: If you could buy only one of the above cleaners, which one would you
buy? Why?
Consumer Affairs
Safe or Unsafe?
A good safety rule is to use and store household cleaners only as directed on the label.
Not following directions could result in a disaster. Read the following safety situations
and answer the questions.
1. Chris is cleaning the bathroom with the window closed and the exhaust fan off. The
directions on the cleanser read: Use with ventilation.
Is Chris being safe? ______ What is the key word? ________________________________
What, if anything should be changed to make the situation safer? __________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. The scout camp had a bonfire. After using the insect repellent, Ashley put the can on
a rock near the fire. Warnings on the label read: Inflammable; Extremely Combustible.
Was Ashley being safe? _______ What is the key word? ____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. The Goldsteins have a toddler. Mrs. Goldstein keeps toxic products in a high cabinet.
The caution on the bottle says: Keep out of the reach of children.
Are the Goldsteins being safe? _______ What is the key word? _____________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. The label on the multi-purpose cleaner says: Avoid prolonged contact with skin.
Stacey uses rubber gloves when scrubbing the kitchen floor.
Is Stacey being safe? _______ What are the key words? ____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
5. John stores the car anti-freeze in an open bucket on a low shelf in the garage. The
family’s pet dog sleeps in the garage. The anti-freeze label cautions: Store in original
container. Fatal if swallowed.
Is John being safe? _______ What are the key words? ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

Consumer Affairs
Retail or Resell?
Retail is the sale of goods in small numbers, directly to the
customer. A drug store, a grocery store, and a discount
store are all retail stores. Consumers usually buy from
retail stores.
Wholesale is the sale of goods in large numbers, usually to

retailers rather than customers directly. Some examples
are supply warehouses, floral greenhouses, and
manufacturers. Match the definitions with the retail
words. Write the letter of each definition on the line.
1. _____ rain check a. slip of paper for an amount of money to buy items
2. _____ layaway b. credit at a store for returned items
3. _____ in stock c. buyer makes partial payment on items the seller

puts aside
4. _____ exchange d. person who sells goods in a store
5. _____ merchandise e. money returned to the customer
6. _____ gift certificate f. goods that are in the store, not on order
7. _____ merchant g. the act of buying goods
8. _____ due bill h. goods for sale
9. _____ purchase i. receiving one item for another item
10. _____ refund j. slip of paper good for advertised items not
available until a later date
Going Beyond: What are three retail stores in your community?

Consumer Affairs
Who Would Say That?

How do you know which people in a store can help you if they don’t wear nametags?
When you overhear a conversation in a store, you can determine what position or role the
person has by what is said.
Identify who might say the following quotes in a store. First read each quote. Then
decide which person in the box is talking. Write your answer on the line.
customer manager checker customer service clerk

bagger stocker sales clerk
1. “May I see your receipt for the CD?” __________________________
2. “Can I help you find anything?” __________________________
3. “Do you have this in a size 10?” __________________________
4. “We carry this coat in navy, black, and brown.” __________________________
5. “I would like to exchange this coffee maker for

a different model.” __________________________
6. “The store policy is all sales are final on clearance

merchandise.” __________________________
7. “Paper or plastic?” __________________________
8. “We can give you a rain check for the cereal.” __________________________
9. “Any coupons today?” __________________________
10. “There are ten cases of canned goods to put up

tonight.” __________________________
Going Beyond: Choose one of the above quotes. Role-play with a partner by creating
a scene that would include the quote.

Consumer Affairs
May I Help You?

Customer service can help when you have a problem with a purchase. There are many
ways that customer service can assist you. Complete each sentence with a word from the
box.
rain check gift certificate refund layaway

due bill backorder exchange return
1. Mom gave Drew a ______________________________ to the music store so he could

select the CD he liked.
2. In March, Tricia put the prom dress on _____________________ for the dance in May.
3. Maggie couldn’t wear the skirt and received a _____________________ to use later at
the store to buy something else.
4. The store gave a _____________________ to the customer wanting the popular game
that sold quickly.
5. John liked the shirt he received for his birthday, but it doesn’t fit. He will
_____________________ it for a larger size.
6. The video store will _____________________ your money on unopened packages that
you want to return.
7. The customer needs his cash register receipt to _____________________ items.
8. The computer Lee wanted was on _____________________ from the manufacturer and
would be shipped next week.
Going Beyond: What is the return policy at your favorite store?

Consumer Affairs
Hello, Can You Help Me?

If you have a question about an item, you can save a lot of time and transportation
money by calling a store before going there. Those phone calls will probably be a lot more
effective if you rehearse what you will say before you make the call.
Choose a partner and role-play the following situations for at least three exchanges.
What important information do you want to ask? Write how you thought you did in the
role-play. What could you have done better?
1. Your mom’s birthday is next week. She likes “Flower Fresh” cologne. Call the mall
store about it.
How did it go? _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. For Father’s Day, your dad wants the latest book by his favorite author. Call the
bookstore about it.
How did it go? _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. The hottest CD is out. You don’t know if you can buy it at the discount store or the
music store. Call about it.
How did it go? _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. You want to rent a video that was released two years ago. Not all video stores will
have it. Call about it.
How did it go? _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
5. You decide to buy the shirt you saw at the mall. It was the last one and the store may
have sold it. Call about it.
How did it go? _________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Tell about a time you called a store. How effective a communicator
were you?

Consumer Affairs
What Would You Do?

Problems can come up when you’re shopping. Sometimes you can’t find what you’re
looking for or you have to return merchandise to the store. It’s helpful to think about
what to say before a problem occurs.
Role-play the following situations with a partner or write what you would say to solve
each problem.
1. You like a sweater but the price isn’t marked. There aren’t any other sweaters like it
that you could look at to check the price. What do you do?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. At the checkout in the grocery, you’re out of checks and don’t have enough cash to
cover the amount of the groceries. What do you do?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. The regular price instead of the sale price of a fishing lure comes up on the cash
register. You notice this but the cashier doesn’t. What do you do?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. The shirt you bought doesn’t match your jacket. You want to return it but you lost the
receipt. What do you do?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
5. A CD by your favorite band is advertised for sale in the morning newspaper. When
you arrive at the store you can’t find the CD. What do you do?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Tell about a time you had a problem in a store. How did you solve the
problem? What did you say?

Consumer Affairs
Sales, Sales, Sales

Stores have sales for various reasons. You should know why a piece of furniture or
garment is marked down to a lower price. Match the type of sale with the reason for the
sale by writing the letter on the line.
1. _____ clearance a. going out of business; all merchandise reduced

2. _____ inventory reduction b. merchandise is damaged, but still useable
3. _____ liquidation c. end of season; making room for next season’s inventory
4. _____ year-end d. store is overstocked with similar items
5. _____ scratch & dent e. merchandise is damaged; may not work properly
6. _____ as is f. sale in December to limit amount of taxes to be paid
Sometimes a bargain isn’t such a good deal, like when it’s partially broken or you can’t
return it for a refund. Rank the kind of risk you take when you buy merchandise at the
kinds of sales listed in the box. Write the riskiest kind of sale to shop on the first line
and move down to the safest sale to shop.
clearance 1. _______________________________ Riskiest

inventory reduction 2. _______________________________
liquidation 3. _______________________________
year-end 4. _______________________________
scratch & dent 5. _______________________________
as is 6. _______________________________ Safest
Going Beyond: What does it mean if a store posts a sign that says “All sales final”?

Consumer Affairs
Risky Business
There are risks involved with most daily household activities using chemical products.
These tasks will be safer to perform if you know the meaning of these “risky” words.
Match the word with the definition by writing its letter on the line. Then complete the
sentences below with one of the “risky” vocabulary words.
1. _____ irritant a. touch
2. _____ contact b. make impure; pollute
3. _____ flammable c. extend in time; make longer
4. _____ pressure d. burn to ashes
5. _____ puncture e. something done beforehand to prevent accidents
6. _____ incinerate f. something that makes skin sensitive or sore
7. _____ contaminate g. to make a hole by something pointed
8. _____ hazard h. ability to burn easily
9. _____ prolong i. continued force on something
10. _____ precaution j. a chance of harm; danger
1. Keeping the ____________________ metal polish near the gas water heater with the
open flame was dangerous.
2. Hairspray comes out of the spray can because it is under ____________________.
3. The janitor was being safe by reading the ____________________ before using the new
cleaning product.
4. Not following the directions for the use of a product could be a ____________________.
5. Direct ____________________ with bleach can irritate your hands.
Going Beyond: The warning on the spray paint can reads: Do not puncture or
incinerate. What might happen if you don’t follow this warning?

Consumer Affairs
Danger Signs
Manufacturers put warnings on labels for customer safety. It’s
important to know how to use a product, what to do or NOT do if
an accident occurs, and how to properly dispose of an empty
container. Read the following warnings. Then answer the
questions.
1. WARNING: Harmful if swallowed. If swallowed, drink a

glassful of water and call a physician.
What information will the doctor want to know when you call? _____________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. WARNING: Keep out of reach of children.
Where would be a safe place to store cleaning products? ___________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________
3. WARNING: Eye irritant. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with
water.
How do you rinse or flush your eyes with water? __________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. WARNING: Extremely flammable. Contents under pressure. Do not use near

fire or flame.
Name places that would be near an open flame. ___________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
5. WARNING: Do not puncture or incinerate.

You are at a campfire. Your insect repellent spray can is empty. Should you put the
can in the fire? Why or why not? ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
6. WARNING: May irritate skin. For prolonged use, wear gloves. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water.
What might you be doing to cause prolonged contact with a cleaning product? _______
_______________________________________________________________________________

Consumer Affairs
Star Ads
Newspaper ads try to get your attention by using large, geometric shapes. In this ad,
stars are used to catch your eye. Look at these advertised items and answer the
questions.
✔ One of a Kind!
✔ Close-Outs!
Refrigerators ✔ Scratch and Dents
Electric Ran
ges
from $289
$469 and Up ✔ Limited Quantities
Self-Cleaning
$499
Washers
Our Everyday Value:
$389 and up • Free Delivery
Dryers • Free Removal
$249 and up • Free Setup
12 Months Same As Cash!
1. What is a range? _____________________________________________________________
Why is it important know the range is electric? _________________________________
2. Does the term “and up” mean the same as “from”? ______________________________
Why? _______________________________________________________________________
3. At least how much money is needed to purchase a washer and dryer? ____________
4. What words urge you to “hurry to the store”? ___________________________________
5. What is meant by removal? __________________________________________________

Setup? ______________________________________________________________________
Why would a customer be interested in these free services? ______________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: What would be a good name for this store?

Consumer Affairs
Newspaper Advertising
Weekly ads for grocery stores draw attention to products that sell for less money than
usual. Read the following excerpts from grocery ads and answer the questions.
This ad in effect Wednesday, January 7 through Tuesday, January 13.
1. Would you be able to get the prices advertised on January 9? ____________________

on January 15? _______________________________________________________________
Due to the popularity of the low prices,

we reserve the right to limit quantities.
2. What does the word quantities mean? _________________________________________

Why would a store limit quantities? ____________________________________________
Saltine Crackers — Buy one, Get one Free — Save $1.18
3. How much does one box of crackers cost? _______________________________________
3 lbs. or more stew meat — $1.68/lb.
4. How much meat do you have to buy to get it for $1.68 lb.? _______________________
What is the total cost of 3 lbs. of meat? _________________________________________
Dollar Days
5 cans for $2.00 4 packages for $5.00 4 lbs. for $1.00
3 boxes for $1.00 2 tubes for $5.00 2 rolls for $3.00
5. How much will you pay for each?
a. 1 can _________________________ d. 1 package ___________________________
b. 1 lb. __________________________ e. 1 box________________________________
c. 1 tube ________________________ f. 1 roll ________________________________
Going Beyond: What does the abbreviation lb. stand for? What are some items that
are sold by the pound?

Consumer Affairs
Newspaper vs. Yellow Pages

You can find out about the services a business offers by reading advertisements. Read
the following ads and answer the questions.
Newspaper Ad
Maggie’s Apparel Yellow Page Ad

and
Gift Shop Clothing Stores
Maggie’s Apparel and
Overstock Sale 50% off Gift Shop
We have to make room for Spring! “Fine Apparel and Jewelry Brands”
Open M-F 10-6, Sat. 10-5
Excludes Jewelry/Gifts 109 Main St., LaGrange ......................222-8723
109 Main Street, LaGrange 222-8723
Newspaper Yellow Page

Does the ad specify:
1. Name of the store yes no yes no
2. Address yes no yes no
3. Telephone number yes no yes no
4. Items sold yes no yes no
5. Price yes no yes no
6. Hours yes no yes no
1. During what season did the newspaper ad appear? _______________________________

2. Is the merchandise in this store expensive or inexpensive? How do you know?
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Are all items on sale? __________________________________________________________
How do you know? _____________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: What is another word for apparel?

Consumer Affairs
Newspaper vs. Yellow Pages

The Yellow Pages is designed much like a dictionary. Types of businesses are listed in
alphabetical order. You may not find the store you are searching for in the category you
are looking in. Read each item below. Then choose a category from the box where you
would locate the type of business you are searching for. Write the category on the line.
Be careful, one is not used!
gift shop grocery beauty salon cleaners

appliances florist pest control carpet
video store photographer automobile attorney
insurance plumber physician restaurant
Where would you look if you wanted to:

1. rent a movie? ______________________________
2. get a haircut? ______________________________
3. repair the car? ______________________________
4. get legal advice? ______________________________
5. fix the refrigerator? ______________________________
6. stop ants in the house? ______________________________
7. go out to eat? ______________________________
8. order flowers? ______________________________
9. have your suit pressed? ______________________________
10. get coverage for your new car? ______________________________
11. make a reservation to eat? ______________________________
12. have a picture taken? ______________________________
13. fix the drain? ______________________________
14. get a stain out of the Oriental rug? ______________________________
15. find the nearest supermarket? ______________________________
Going Beyond: Look at the category you didn’t use. What is one reason you might
call this business?

Consumer Affairs
Yellow Pages — Comparison Shopping
An advantage of using the Yellow Pages is the ability to compare services of different
businesses. Use the information in these ads to answer the questions.
Community Florist and

Nursery Smith Florist
“Quality Service Since 1922”
• cut flowers
• potted plants
• fruit baskets
• Fresh • Weddings • weddings
• Dried • Hospitals • landscaping
Arrangements • Plants
Worldwide Delivery
Deliver Anywhere Phone Orders Welcome
All major credit cards honored
241-9876
897-8422
601 Crystal Place 6300 Old Stone Road
1. A friend had an operation and you want to send her flowers. Which florist would you
go to and why? _______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. Your mom likes fresh flowers and it’s her birthday. She lives in another state. Which
florist would you contact and why? _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. You can’t leave work to order flowers. Which florist would you call and why? ______
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. You want to add color to your yard. Which florist would you buy from and why?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Your grandmother is allergic to flowers, but you want to send her something for a
holiday. What alternative gift ideas to flowers are offered by these florists?
______________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: The word nursery has more than one meaning. In what ways is this
word used?

Consumer Affairs
Where Would You Go?

You can use newspaper ads to select a business that will be right for you. Your age, the
location, operating hours, and services offered are some factors to be considered. Read
the following ads for hairstyling businesses. Then answer the questions.
Bluegrass Hair Center Hair Sensations by Candi & Co.

Your Family Hair Care Center 206 W. Madison St.
“A Full-Service Salon” Open Tues-Thurs 8-9, Fri-Sat 8-3
Shampoo/Set Permanent Waving
• Experienced Staff Precision Cutting
Manicures Hair Coloring
• Expert Coloring/Perms 426-7379
Blow Dry Styling
• Manicures 706 E. Stable Dr.
Evening Appointments Available Open Mon-Sat.

225-6634
1. What is the address for Hair Sensations? _____________________________________

for Bluegrass Hair Center? __________________________________________________
2. Your ten year old sister needs a haircut. Which salon would you call and why?
____________________________________________________________________________
3. What does full-service mean? ______________________________________________
4. Can you have your nails trimmed at both salons? _____________________________
How do you know? __________________________________________________________
5. What does the word permanent mean in the ad for Hair Sensations? __________
____________________________________________________________________________
6. What does precision mean? ________________________________________________
7. Can you make an appointment on Sunday at either salon? _____________________
8. Can you make an appointment for 3:30 on Saturday at Hair Sensations? ________
How do you know? __________________________________________________________
9. You work until 6:00 p.m. Can you get your hair cut at 6:30 at either salon? _____
How do you know? __________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Select a partner and role-play making a phone call to schedule an
appointment. Decide which salon to call and what to say.

Consumer Affairs
What’s the Number?

Businesses frequently use letters for the telephone numbers in place of the numbers. The
telephone buttons have both letters and numbers. The letters in the telephone numbers
need to be matched to the correct numeral so you can be connected to the business you
want to call.
Decode the following phone numbers that use letters in their advertising. Use the phone
keypad to figure out each number and write it on the line.
1. 1-800-FUN-TOYS ______________________
2. 1-800-BIG-PONY ______________________
3. 1-888-FOR-HELP ______________________
4. 1-900-NOW-LOAN ______________________
5. 1-800-ALL-PETS ______________________
6. 1-888-HOT-EATS ______________________
7. 1-900-NEW-IDEA ______________________
Now write the phone number from above (using the letters) that would best fit each
business listed below. Write your answer on the line. The first one is done for you.
8. Stables 1-800-BIG-PONY
______________________
9. Restaurant ______________________
10. Money ______________________
11. Medical emergency ______________________
12. Veterinarian ______________________
13. Home decorating ______________________
14. Children’s store ______________________
Going Beyond: Why would a business use letters in its advertising?

Consumer Affairs
Who Pays?
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1875. Communication hasn’t been the
same since the phone became a household item. A telephone is a convenience, but there
is a charge for it. Read the following situations and decide who pays for the call. Put a ✔
in the correct column.
Caller Receiver Business

1. Your cousin calls from out of
state to wish you a happy
birthday.
2. You call a friend across the
country to plan a trip this
summer.
3. You call for reservations at a
restaurant downtown.
4. You call a mail order company at
1-800-555-2324 to order a new
shirt.
5. An advertisement to order a
garden tool gives the number
1-900-626-7711. You make the call.
6. You call 1-888-9293 to give your
opinion on a radio talk show.
7. The local TV station takes calls
about gardening. You call with a
question.
8. An amusement park 100 miles
away advertised special rates.
You call to ask when the rates
are effective.
9. You call a toll-free number to
receive information about a trial
offer.
10. You call your parents collect from
the beach to let them know you
arrived safely.
Going Beyond: Why would a business advertise 1-800 or 1-888 numbers?

Consumer Affairs
Catalog Sales
A catalog is a list or book of items for sale. Catalogs either identify each item very
briefly or describe it more fully. Many large chain stores produce catalogs. Pictures of
the items, descriptions of how a garment was made, sizing, and price are common pieces
of information contained in a catalog. When you order an item from a catalog, it is sent
to your address. Match the catalog vocabulary word on the left with its meaning on the
right.
1. _____ backorder a. address package is sent to

2. _____ packing slip b. temporarily out of stock
3. _____ ship to c. how items will be paid for
4. _____ ordered by d. paper listing items sent
5. _____ method of payment e. name of person selecting items
6. _____ quantity f. number of items (abbreviated qty.)
7. _____ alternate g. second choice
8. _____ shipping/handling h. money charged to send package
Following directions is important for you to order the correct size. Read the directions for
how to measure for a hat. Then indicate what size you would order.
Head Hat Order

Directions for determining hat size: Size Size Size
1. Measure around your head with a
measuring tape. 21” 6 1/7 Sm
2. Use the chart to determine your 21¼” 7 Med
size. 22” 7 3/8 Med
3. If you are between sizes, order
22¼” 7¼ Large
the next size up.
23” 7¾ XL
Which hat size would you order? ____________________
Going Beyond: Why wouldn’t you use a ruler or yardstick to measure for a hat?

Consumer Affairs
Order Form Basics

The order form is the way the company knows what you want to order — the size, the
color, how many you want, and where to send it. Fill out the order form correctly and
completely to ensure proper delivery.
Fill out the order form using the items described below. Be sure to order one of each of
the items, indicating the size and color you want.
Ordered by: Name _____________________ Ship to: _________________________

Address ___________________ _________________________
City ___________ State ______ _________________________
Pg. Item Description Size Inseam Color Qty. Price
Shipping/Handling Total of Items

Total of Items Shipping Cost Shipping/Handling
$0-$25 $3.50
$25.01-$75 $5.95 Tax (in KY only add 6%)
$75.01-up $7.95
Total
a. Wool coat — 100% wool cloth. Nylon quilted lining. Adjustable cuffs. Dry clean. Brick red,
Classic navy, Storm blue. S, M, L
4775-4W19 $99.50 Page 20
b. Turtleneck — Easy care. 60% cotton/40% polyester. Machine wash. Orange spice, Light pink,
Chalk pink. S, M, L, XL
3864-OW1X $19.00 Page 56
c. Jeans — Traditional fit. 100% cotton denim. Machine wash.
Hemming free. Indigo, Dark brown, Black. Even waist sizes 24-38.
Regular 4090-3317 $30.00
Petite 4090-4312 $30.00
Tall 4090-5318 $32.00
Going Beyond: Why would you want to know if a garment could be machine-washed
or had to be dry cleaned?
Money Matters
The Art of Budgeting

A budget is the money that you will receive and spend for living expenses in a period of
time. When you budget, you can place your expenses in categories.
Some common monthly expenses are listed. Write the expense under the most
appropriate heading.
bus fare outfit gasoline plumbing gas/electric

water medicine school lunch haircut phone
movie stamps car payment lunch out bowling
rent concert supermarket tuition shoes
fire insurance suit doctor bill birthday gift
downpayment hospital insurance
Clothing Transportation Food

________________________ _______________________ _______________________
________________________ _______________________ _______________________
________________________ _______________________ _______________________
Utilities Housing Health

________________________ _______________________ _______________________
________________________ _______________________ _______________________
________________________ _______________________ _______________________
Entertainment Miscellaneous
________________________ _______________________ _______________________
________________________ _______________________ _______________________
________________________ _______________________
Going Beyond: Prioritize the above expenses in order from most important to the
least important. Explain your answer.
Money Matters
How Much Is Enough?

What can you afford? A budget can help you figure that out. A budget is a plan for how
you will spend your money. Begin a budget by setting aside money for essential items
(food, rent, utilities). Then work through the list to the categories that you can “cut back”
if needed.
You have a monthly income of $900.00. Create a budget based on living as a single
person. How would you spend your money? Housing and utilities are already done for
you. You should account for all your income.
Item Amount per month Budget

$900
Housing $400 - 400
500
Utilities 75 - 75
525
Food
Transportation
Health
Clothing
Entertainment
Miscellaneous
Savings
$0
Going Beyond: What might happen if you didn’t have a budget?

Money Matters
A Week in the Life of Lee

Living expenses can be sorted into different
categories for a budget. When you have a budget,
you’ll have enough money for the expenses you
need to live (food, shelter, and clothing).
Follow Lee through one week of his life. Underline

the expenses Lee had this week. Determine what
type of expenses he had and which category would
cover them in his budget. Put a ✔ on the line for the category that an identified expense
would belong. Be careful, not all categories will be used. The first one is done for you.
Lee works at a grocery store and just received

____ Food his paycheck for the week. He was glad to get
his check so he could pay his bills. He also
____ Entertainment
wanted to do some shopping. The apartment
____ Miscellaneous manager put a note in Lee’s mailbox
reminding him that today was the first of the
____ Health
month. This is the day Lee’s rent is due. The
____ Clothing gas and electric bill had also arrived in the
____ Utilities mail.
✔
____ Housing After getting the mail, Lee called a friend and
____ Transportation made plans to go roller skating and then to
the movies on Saturday. As he was figuring
____ Savings his budget, Lee set aside money for bus fare to
work and the phone bill he knew would arrive
later in the week. He was coughing and decided to get cold medicine at the
discount store. While there, he remembered he needed school supplies for
the new class starting next week. Shampoo and toothpaste were also on his
list. There wasn’t enough cash in the budget envelope for the sweater or CD
he wanted. Those purchases would have to wait until next week!
Going Beyond: Do you think Lee spent his money wisely? Why?

Money Matters
Bank On It!
There are many words that have more than one meaning
when talking about money matters. See how many of
these words you know. Write the best word from the box
to complete each sentence.
bank deposit cash

interest sign
1. Bring ______________________ to pay for the concert tickets because the store will
not take charge cards or checks.
2. Drew will ______________________ his paycheck on Friday.
3. There was much ______________________ in the new mall.
4. The ______________________ loaned money to the young couple to buy a car.
5. After reading the ______________________, Pat realized why the door was locked.
6. To complete the loan application, Drew will need to ______________________ it.
7. Money in a savings account will earn ______________________.
8. Lee fished from the ______________________ instead of from the boat.
9. West Virginia has a large coal ______________________.
10. Mary will ______________________ the check before going to dinner and a movie.
Going Beyond: What does the idiom “you can bank on it” mean? In basketball, what
is a “bank shot”?

Money Matters
Check the Check

Checking accounts allow you to make purchases without carrying large sums of cash
with you to the store. Checking accounts allow you to pay monthly bills through the
mail. Banks offer checking accounts as a convenience.
Match each word with its meaning by writing the letter of the meaning on the line. Then
complete each sentence below with a word from the first column.
1. ____ record a. to make agree

2. ____ endorse b. amount of money put in bank
3. ____ transaction c. booklet to track money spent
4. ____ deposit d. to write signature on back of check
5. ____ deduct e. paper stating how much money is in the bank
6. ____ balance f. to write the amount of a check in order to keep track of it
7. ____ reconcile g. to subtract money taken out of your account
8. ____ fee h. money charged by bank for service
9. ____ register i. add or subtract money in account
10. ____ statement j. the action of adding or subtracting
Pat was planning a trip. She decided to _____________________ her paycheck into her
checking account, making sure to _____________________ the amount of the money in the
_____________________. She was sure to _____________________ the back of the check
before going to the bank. The _____________________ would be posted the next day in her
account. As the time got closer for the trip, she was careful to _____________________ the
amount of checks she wrote to pay the bills. When the bank _____________________ came
in the mail, Pat was quick to _____________________ that _____________________ with the
one in her checkbook register. She did not want to pay a _____________________ for any
returned checks. Since Pat was careful with her checkbook, she knew exactly how much
money was in the checking account for the trip.
Going Beyond: What happens if a check “bounces”?

Money Matters
Numbers Game
The amount of a check is written in both numerals and in words. This way of writing
makes the check very clear to read. To show the amount of cents, write the number as a
fraction to show a part of a dollar. One hundred pennies equals one dollar; therefore, 30
cents would be written 30/100.
First write the number word on the line. Then write in words the amount of money for
each check at the bottom of the page.
10 __________________ 1 ___________________ 11 ______________________________

20 __________________ 2 ___________________ 12 ______________________________
30___________________ 3 ___________________ 13 ______________________________
40___________________ 4 ___________________ 14 ______________________________
50___________________ 5 ___________________ 15 ______________________________
60___________________ 6 ___________________ 16 ______________________________
70___________________ 7 ___________________ 17 ______________________________
80___________________ 8 ___________________ 18 ______________________________
90___________________ 9 ___________________ 19 ______________________________
100 ____________________________________ 1000 ___________________________________
1. $11.45
______________________________________ Dollars and ____________________________
2. $19.38
______________________________________ Dollars and ____________________________
3. $40.22
______________________________________ Dollars and ____________________________
4. $102.00
______________________________________ Dollars and ____________________________
5. $1,536.94
______________________________________ Dollars and ____________________________
Going Beyond: What could happen if the amount of money on a check wasn’t written
in words?

Money Matters
What Comes First?

There is a sequence to depositing money in your checking account. In some businesses,
the employer will automatically deposit your earnings. If not, you will need to know how
to make a bank deposit. The teller, the person at the counter who takes your money, will
expect you to be prepared.
Sequence the following actions for making a deposit. Write a 1 next to what happens
first, a 2 by the next action you’d take, etc.
______ Give the teller your deposit slip and money.
______ The teller hands you the deposit verification slip.
______ Completely fill out the deposit slip.
______ The teller enters the amount of your deposit into the computer.
______ Record your deposit in your checkbook register.
Role-play making a deposit by writing an appropriate response to each piece of dialogue.
1. Teller: “Hello, may I help you today?”

Customer: “____________________________________________________________________”
2. Teller: “Do you want to deposit the full amount or get some cash back?”
Customer: “ ____________________________________________________________________”
Teller: “Here you are, have a nice day!”
Finally practice filling out the deposit slip using the following information:
cash $20 paycheck $45 birthday check $10
Amount of Deposit
Date _______________ Cash
Checks
Account 7280 1203 Total
Going Beyond: Why is it important to record your deposits?

Money Matters
Check Writing
A checking account is a type of bank account. The bank holds the money you put in
your account until you write a check. Then the bank pays the person or company the
amount of money written on the check. To keep track of the amount of money in the
account, you write the amount in the register.
Read the bills to be paid. Then fill out the check for each bill to be paid. Finally, record
the check amounts in the register and determine the new balance.
1. The utility bill to Community Gas and Electric is due by the end of the month for the
amount of $70.00.
2. $35.24 is the total on the phone bill. Everywhere Phone Co. expects payment by the
15th of the month.
206
Date _____________
Pay to the
order of _______________________________________ $ ________________
__________________________________________________________ dollars
That’s Life Bank

For _______________________ ___________________________
207
Date _____________
Pay to the
order of _______________________________________ $ ________________
__________________________________________________________ dollars
That’s Life Bank

For _______________________ ___________________________
Check # Date To Balance

$386.00
Going Beyond: What might happen if a signature wasn’t required on a check?

Money Matters
The State of Things

Reconcile means to make agree. Once a month, the bank sends a statement listing the
checks that you’ve written listed. This statement is checked against the balance in your
check register. The amounts should agree.
Match each banking term with its meaning. Write the letter of the meaning next to the
term.
1. ____ direct deposit a. checks that haven’t cleared the bank

2. ____ outstanding checks b. money that has been added to the account
3. ____ canceled checks c. employer directly deposits your paycheck for you
4. ____ credit d. checks that have cleared the bank
5. ____ previous e. before
Now follow the directions to reconcile the bank account. You’ll need the check register
and bank statement on page 107. First put a ✔ next to each canceled check number on
the bank statement. and in the register. Then put a ✔ next to each deposit entry on the
bank statement and in the register. Finally, fill in the blanks with the amounts.
502
1/16/98
Date _____________
Pay to the
Warren Peace
order of _______________________________________ 25.00
$ ____________________
Twenty-five and 00/100
______________________________________________________________dollars
That’s Life Bank
For _______________________ Patricia Smith
_______________________________
503
1/18/98
Date _____________
Pay to the
Guy Wire
order of _______________________________________ 50.00
$ ____________________
Fifty and 00/100
______________________________________________________________dollars
That’s Life Bank
_______________________________
505
1/24/98
Date _____________
Pay to the
Lily Ponds
order of _______________________________________ 30.00
$ ____________________
Thirty and 00/100
______________________________________________________________dollars
That’s Life Bank
_______________________________

Money Matters
The State Of Things, continued

Checkbook Check # Date To Clear Balance
register: 400.00
502 1/16 Warren Peace 25.00
375.00
503 1/18 Guy Wire 50.00
325.00
504 1/20 Florence Co. 20.00
305.00
1/20 Deposit 25.00
330.00
505 1/24 Lily Ponds 30.00
300.00
Front of bank statement: Back of bank statement:
That’s Life Bank That’s Life Bank

Previous Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$400
Balance as of this statement ____________
1 Deposit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25
3 Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$105 Deposits not credited + ____________
Balance as of this statement . . . . . . . .$320 subtotal ____________
Outstanding checks - ____________

Checks (from below)
No. . . . . .Amt. . . . . . . .Cleared
New balance ____________
502 . . . . .25.00 . . . . . . . .1/16/98
503 . . . . .50.00 . . . . . . . .1/18/98
Outstanding Checks
505 . . . . .30.00 . . . . . . . .1/20/98
Number __________ Amount ____________
Deposits
. . . . . . . .25.00 . . . . . . . .1/20/98 Total ____________
Going Beyond: What might happen if you didn’t reconcile your bank statement?

Money Matters
Debit vs. Credit

Credit is trust in a person’s ability and intention to pay. When purchases are made
using a charge or credit card, the merchant is trusting that the money will be paid later.
Debit is entering the amount of a purchase in the check register. The bank immediately
takes that money from the checking account. Compare a credit card and debit card by
answering the questions in the chart.
Credit Card Debit Card
Credit Card Debit Card

How does it look?
Where can you use it?
How do you use it?
When is payment expected?
How is payment made?
Going Beyond: What might happen if your debit card purchases aren’t recorded in
your checkbook register?

Money Matters
To Charge or Not to Charge?

Some financial advisors recommend against
using credit cards. You can create large debts
if you don’t use credit cards wisely. If you
understand the language of the credit industry,
you might avoid those debts. Match the
following financial terms with their meanings.
1. ____ due date a. interest you pay on your balance

2. ____ minimum payment b. date the amount must be received
3. ____ finance charge c. amount of money spent on items
4. ____ cash advance d. to send money
5. ____ credit limit e. total amount you can charge
6. ____ late fee f. least amount of money that can be sent
7. ____ purchases g. amount of money owed
8. ____ balance h. cash taken from the ATM
9. ____ remit i. amount of money sent
10. ____ payment j. extra amount of money that must be paid because
payment was late
Now read the following statements. Circle whether the statement is true or false. If you
circle false, cross out the underlined word or words that make it false and write the new
word or words on the line that would change it to a true statement.
1. true false The late fee is added if the payment is on time.

2. true false The amount marked credit is money owed.
3. true false The minimum payment is the least amount of money that can be
paid and not be charged a late fee.
4. true false The balance is the total owed.
5. true false A cash advance is a check from the Automatic Teller Machine.
Going Beyond: How can you responsibly use a credit card?

Money Matters
Bills, Bills, and More Bills

A statement is another word for a bill. Paying bills is a way of life. It is important to
pay bills regularly. Paying bills on time will keep your water, electricity, and telephone
hooked up. Don’t make a mistake paying bills because you don’t understand the words.
Look at the following statement. Then answer the questions below.
Flora Bunda Amount Paid $___________

1200 Flower Bed Way Remit by 5/17/99
Rosewood, CA 10000
Return Upper Portion With Payment
Account Activity Total Credit Limit $500.00
Previous Balance $40.00 Available Credit 394.00
Payments 10.00 Past Due Amount 0.00
Credits 0.00 Minimum Payment due 10.00
Purchases/Advances 73.00 Payment Due Date 5/17/99
Finance Charge 3.00
New Balance $106.00
For 24-hour customer service: 1-800-555-3313
Transactions
Date of Date of Post Reference # Description Amount
4/12 4/14 222 1224 A-1 Furniture 40.00
4/15 4/16 426 7379 Shoppers’ Mart 33.00
1. What is the total amount of money owed? ________________________________________

2. How much money could still be charged? _________________________________________
3. Was the total amount of the previous balance paid? _______________________________
4. What is the total amount added to the balance for items bought in April? ___________
5. What is the least amount of money that could be paid to avoid additional charges?
____________________
6. What would you do if you thought a mistake had been made? ______________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
7. When would you need to mail the payment? ______________________________________
8. What would you write in the box marked “Amount Paid”? _________________________
Going Beyond: What would happen if you only paid the minimum payment each
month but you kept charging more items?

Money Matters
Parts Make A Whole

Bills tell you how to make payments — you only need to know what each part is
informing you to do.
Each section of this bill has a letter beside it. Match each section with its definition
below by writing the correct letter on the line. Not all the letters will be used.
American New Balancea $43.50

Minimum Paymentb 4.35
Oil
Payment Due Datec 1/15/00
Co. Amount Enclosedd
(Due date does not apply to past due balances.)e

Return to:f American Oil Co.
P.O. Box 357
Oil City, TX
Make check payable to American Oil Co.g
New Balance:h $43.50
Detach and return upper portion with your payment.i
Previous Balancej New Purchasesk Paymentsl Finance Chargesm

93.50 15.60 -50.00 2.20
Daten Transaction/Locationo Amountp

12/3/99 819 South Highway 15.60
What tells you . . .

____ 1. total amount of money due
____ 2. total amount spent that month
____ 3. least amount of money that can be sent
____ 4. money sent previous month
____ 5. amount of money charged for total balance not paid
____ 6. when to send payment
____ 7. where the charge card was used
____ 8. name of company to make check out to
____ 9. where to send the payment
____ 10. amount of money you actually send
Going Beyond: Would the oil company prefer that you pay the whole balance each
month or the minimum payment? Why?
Money Matters
Generic Applications
There are many types of applications. Credit, loan, driver’s license, employment, and
housing applications are just a few. All applications ask for the same basic information.
Complete the following sample application with information about yourself. Here are
some definitions of common application information:
gender whether you are male or female
previous something that’s happened before
current the present
marital status whether you are single, married, separated, or divorced
D.O.B. date of birth, including the year you were born
references names of people who know you
S.S.# Social Security Number
Full Name ___________________________________________________________________________

last first middle
D.O.B. ___________________ Gender: M ____ F ____ S.S.# __________________
Current Address ____________________________________________________________________
street
____________________________________________________________________
city state/province ZIP/postal code
Previous Address ____________________________________________________________________
street
____________________________________________________________________
city state/province ZIP/postal code
How long at present residence? _____ years Own ____ Rent ____
Telephone #: Area code (_____)______-_________
References: Name ___________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Phone # ___________________________________________________________
Name ___________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Phone # ___________________________________________________________
1. Why is last name listed first? __________________________________________________

2. Why is it necessary to provide your previous address? ____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
Money Matters
Loan Application 1
A loan application differs from other types of applications. You usually aren’t asked
questions about employment and your spouse on applications for employment, driver’s
licenses, etc. Complete each application as completely as you can.
That’s Life Bank Personal Loan Application

Office Amount Requested For how long Date
Purpose
Applicant Spouse
First Name Initial Last Name First Name Initial Last Name
Current St. Address Current St. Address
City State ZIP City State ZIP
Former St. Address Former St. Address
Home Telephone Bus. Telephone Home Telephone Bus. Telephone
Age: ______ ___ married # dependents ___ Age: ______ ___ married # dependents ___
___ single ___ single
___ divorced ___ divorced
Education: ___ under 12 yrs ___ 12 yrs Education: ___ under 12 yrs ___ 12 yrs
___ 13-15 yrs ___ 16 yrs ___ 13-15 yrs ___ 16 yrs
Name of nearest relative not living with you Name of nearest relative not living with you
Address Address
Telephone Telephone
continued on the following page

Money Matters
Loan Application 1, continued

Employment and Income Info. Employment and Income Info.
Current Employer Current Employer
Position Position
Address Address
Telephone No. Telephone No.
How Long? How Long?
Monthly Take-Home Pay Monthly Take-Home Pay
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date Spouse’s Signature Date
Going Beyond: What are some reasons you might have to apply for a loan?

Money Matters
Loan Application 2
Use this completed loan application to answer the questions on page 117.
That’s Life Bank Personal Loan Application

Office Amount Requested For how long Date
West Branch $12,000 4 years 5/8/99
Purpose
Car (1993 Honda Accord)
Applicant Spouse
First Name Initial Last Name First Name Initial Last Name
David R. Cole Sheila K. Cole
Current St. Address Current St. Address
925 Elm St. 925 Elm St.
Maxwell LA 10001 Maxwell LA 10001
Former St. Address Former St. Address
775 15th Ave., Apt 2 775 15th Ave., Apt 2
Maxwell LA 10001 Maxwell LA 10001
Home Telephone Bus. Telephone Home Telephone Bus. Telephone
(555)555-1234 (555)555-1000 (555)555-1234 (555)555-2000
38
Age: ______✔ married
___ # dependents 1
___ 36
Age: ______ ✔
___ married # dependents 1
___
___ single ___ single
___ divorced ___ divorced
Education: ___ under 12 yrs ✔ 12 yrs
___ Education: ___ under 12 yrs ___ 12 yrs
___ 13-15 yrs ___ 16 yrs ___ 13-15 yrs ✔ 16 yrs
___
Name of nearest relative not living with you Name of nearest relative not living with you
Mark V. Cole Margery K. Stein
Address Address
1825 Ridge Road, Maxwell, LA 10001 702 W. 53rd., New Orleans, LA 10010
Telephone Telephone
(555)555-3000 (555)555-6000
continued on the following page

Money Matters
Loan Application 2, continued
Employment and Income Info. Employment and Income Info.

Current Employer Current Employer
Caine Industries Rosewell Law Firm
Position Position
Maintenance Office Manager
Address Address
75 Industrial Pl., Maxwell, LA 10001 115 First St., Maxwell, LA 10001
Telephone No. Telephone No.
(555)555-1000 (555)555-2000
How Long? How Long?
4 years 6 years
Monthly Take-Home Pay Monthly Take-Home Pay
$1150 $1950
David R. Cole 5/8/99

________________________________________
Sheila K. Cole 5/8/99
________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature Date Spouse’s Signature Date

Money Matters
All About You

Financial institutions make decisions about loans based on your application. The
information helps to determine if the applicant would be a good risk. The Coles
completed a loan application. Read through their application on pages 115-116 and
answer the questions. On the second line, write the information that the Coles provided
on their application.
What information does the bank want to know when it asks about your:
1. current address? ____________________________________________________________
Cole’s info __________________________________________________________________
2. former address? _____________________________________________________________

Cole’s info __________________________________________________________________
3. marital status? ______________________________________________________________

Cole’s info __________________________________________________________________
4. name of closest relative not living with you? ___________________________________

Cole’s info __________________________________________________________________
5. amount of education? ________________________________________________________

David’s info ____________________ Sheila’s info ___________________
6. current employer? ___________________________________________________________

7. how long employed? _________________________________________________________

8. number of dependents? ______________________________________________________

Cole’s info __________________________________________________________________
9. monthly income? ____________________________________________________________

Going Beyond: Would you grant this loan? Why or why not?

Money Matters
Employment Applications
All application forms ask for the same identifying information. An employment
application includes questions specific to your work experience. Read each statement
below. Then choose a word from the box that means the same as the word in
parentheses. Write the word on the line.
currently subsidiary reason for leaving availability

previous alternate rate of pay department
maximum hours convicted of a crime
1. The application asks if you are _________________________ (at the present time) a
student or have a job.
2. The employer wants to know what _________________________ (prior) experience you

have.
3. The company asks if you worked for a _________________________ (another business

owned by them).
4. It is important to indicate the ___________________________________ (cause of

departure) jobs you have had in the past.
5. The manager wants to know the __________________________________ (most time)

you can work.
6. Writing down days and hours tells the manager about _________________________
(when you are free to work).
7. The application directs you to mark which __________________________________

(area) you prefer to work in (produce, dairy, bakery).
8. The company asks you to tell what _________________________ (wage) you want to
earn.
9. The application asks if you have been _________________________________________

(found guilty of breaking the law).
10. Be sure to list an _________________________ (another) telephone number where you

can be reached.
Going Beyond: Why would an employer want to know your reason for leaving a
previous job?

Money Matters
Taking Stock
A resumé is a biographical summary, especially of a person’s education and professional
career. Completing a resumé is one way of taking stock, or looking at the qualities you
have. Complete the following outline for a resume about yourself.
Name __________________________________
I. Education
A. (where) ______________________________________________________________
1. (degree/diploma/certificate) _________________________________________
2. (dates) ____________________________________________________________
B. (where) ______________________________________________________________
1. (degree/diploma/certificate) _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
2. (dates) ____________________________________________________________
II. Work Experience

A. (where) ______________________________________________________________
1. (position) __________________________________________________________
2. (responsibilities) ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
3. (dates) ____________________________________________________________
B. (where) ______________________________________________________________
1. (position) __________________________________________________________
2. (responsibilities) ___________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
3. (dates) ____________________________________________________________
III. Personal Attributes

A. Special skills (e.g., computer, communication)
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________

Money Matters
Taking Stock, continued

B. Qualities (e.g., friendly, dependable, etc.)
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
IV. Club/Organization Memberships

A. School
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
B. Community
1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Do you think communication skills are qualities needed for most jobs?
Why?

Money Matters
Help Wanted
A job’s qualifications are listed briefly in newspaper classified ads. The ads also tell why
qualified applicants would want to apply. Read the following classified ads for
employment. Then answer the questions.
Employment Large Department Store
FAST-GROWING RESTAURANT
Opening in East End SOON!
Immediate Positions — wait staff, sales associates • cashiers • stockers
cook. Two yrs. experience preferred. Flexible Hours • Good Benefits
Must be 18 or older. Apply in person. Call 1-800-NEW JOBS Ask for Personnel
Our Finest Restaurant
SECRETARY NEEDED for growing local business. Part-time.
GIFT SHOP needs salesperson. No
Computer, communication, organizational skills a MUST.
experience required. Part-time. Call
References needed. Call 246-8102.
567-8910.
CARPENTERS NEEDED!
Experience Required Child Care Center
• Insurance
• Vacation Needs energetic, creative caregivers.
• Sick Leave Experience preferred, but will train.
• Overtime
2 p.m.-7 p.m. weekdays
Apply in Person
Worthmore Construction
minimum wage • no benefits
203 Main St.
1. What does personnel mean? __________________________________________________

2. Would you be interested in overtime pay? Why or why not? ______________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Why would a secretary need good communication skills? _________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Which of these jobs indicate they are part-time? ________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Which of these jobs would you qualify for? ______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
6. Which job appears to be most desirable? ________________________________________
7. Which job appears to be least desirable? ________________________________________
8. What information is missing in the child care ad? _______________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: A carpenter is a person who builds houses. Why would experienced
required be important to list in an ad for a carpenter?
Money Matters
Employment Opportunities
Seeking employment can be exciting, frustrating, or rewarding. Understanding the
language of the work world will help you feel confident in pursuing a job.
Employment terms can be put in different categories. Read the chart below. Put a ✔ in
the appropriate column.
Benefit Income Schedule Qualifications
Salary
Sick leave
Flexible hours
GED equivalent
Wage
7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Health insurance
Uniforms provided
Communication skills
References
3rd shift
Experience
Retirement plan
Computer skills
Employee discount
Going Beyond: Rank in order, from most to least important, the things you consider
when deciding on a job.

Money Matters
A Closer Look
An interview provides the employer an opportunity to take a closer look at your skills
that are required for a particular job. The interview also allows the employer to make a
judgement about you. An interview is often your best chance to make a good impression
on an employer. Read the following story about an interview. Then complete the chart by
giving each person a grade (+ for good, — for bad) for each category.
Pat and Ann are classmates in high school. They both want to earn money
for tuition at the local college where they will be attending next year.
Working part-time at the gift shop would be perfect for both of their busy
schedules. Unfortunately there is only one opening. An interview is
scheduled for each girl.
Pat’s interview is first. She takes great care to select an outfit that is
cleaned and pressed. While styling her hair, she tries to think of questions
the interviewer might ask. Pat leaves home in plenty of time to arrive a few
minutes early. As she waits, Pat thinks about what she will say. When her
name is called, she walks confidently to the manager’s office and sits up
straight. Pat looks at the floor while using a loud, clear voice to answer the
questions that she has anticipated.
Ann’s interview is the next morning. She gets up late and puts on the
clothes laying on the chair. While waiting for the bus, she wonders why the
alarm didn’t wake her up. The bus gets caught in traffic and Ann is late for
the interview. When her name is called, Ann walks confidently into the
manager’s office, looks at the manager, and shakes her hand. She has
difficulty telling why she needs the job as she slumps in her chair.
Pat Ann
Neatness in dress
Promptness
Communication skills
Eye contact
Posture
Going Beyond: What are three questions you think the manager of the gift shop
would ask each applicant?

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Restaurant Homonyms
Words that have more than one meaning are called homonyms. There are words in the
restaurant business that are used in more than one way. These words can be confusing if
you don’t understand their various meanings. Can you determine the different meanings
of these words?
Choose a word from the box that completes each sentence. Each word will be used more
than one time.
reservation check order tip party
1. The glass will __________________ if you aren’t careful.
2. Always ____________________ your bill for accuracy.
3. Many restaurants recommend calling to make a ___________________ .
4. The __________________ of five was seated at the round table.
5. The manager gave the _________________ to start cleaning the kitchen.
6. After eating, the customer asked the server for the _________________.
7. The Indian tribal ceremony will be held at a park on the
________________________.
8. The waiter took our ____________________ after we read the menu.
9. The cashier took the _______________ for the amount of $22.00.
10. The customer left a large _____________ for the excellent service.
11. The Walkers celebrated their son’s birthday by having a ________________ at

the restaurant.
Going Beyond: Tell a partner about a time that you didn’t understand the meaning of
a word that had more than one meaning. Describe how you felt when
you did not know the “restaurant” meaning of the word.

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Restaurant Lingo
A restaurant uses language that is specific to its business. These words are seen and
heard throughout the restaurant. You will feel more comfortable in a restaurant and
make satisfying choices from the menu if you understand the language. How much do
you know about restaurant lingo?
Match each word with its meaning. Read the vocabulary word and write the letter of the
meaning on the line.
1. _____ buffet a. small portions of food to accompany a sandwich
2. _____ check b. getting something instead of the specific item
3. _____ hostess c. person who brings food to the table
4. _____ server d. drinks
5. _____ gratuity e. main dish
6. _____ substitution f. getting more of an item
7. _____ sides g. money left for good service
8. _____ beverages h. person who takes you to your table
9. _____ refill i. the slip of paper that tells the amount of money owed
10. _____ entrée j. variety of food you serve yourself
Going Beyond: On the back of this paper, write a complete sentence for each of the
ten vocabulary words stated above. Be sure to use the word in the
context of being in a restaurant.
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Restaurant Jobs
It takes many restaurant workers doing many jobs to serve customers quickly and
efficiently. Each job is important and has many responsibilities. To work in a restaurant,
it is necessary to know what a particular position requires. The following job descriptions
explain the expectations of each employee.
Look at the list of restaurant positions in the box below. Then read each job description.
Write the title of the job next to the appropriate job description.
food server chef manager hostess busser cashier
1. _____________________ Responsibilities include clearing tables after

customers have left, placing dirty dishes in the dishpan, taking dishes to the
dishwasher, and removing all trash from the table.
2. ______________________ Responsibilities include accepting payment from

customers, counting the money in the register at the end of the shift, and
providing receipts to customers upon request.
3. ______________________ Responsibilities include interviewing potential

employees, hiring new employees, training employees, scheduling employees
for shifts, evaluating work performance of employees, distributing payroll,
and maintaining good public relations with customers.
4. ______________________ Responsibilities include preparing food to be

served, directing employees in the kitchen area, creating attractive ways to
serve entrées, and developing menus.
5. ______________________ Responsibilities include taking customer orders,

serving the food, refilling beverages, providing items requested by
customers, and totaling customers’ bills.
6. ______________________ Responsibilities include distributing customers

equally to all server stations, showing patrons to the table, and providing
menus to customers.
Going Beyond: Rank the jobs above in order of the one you would most like to have to
the job you would least like to have. Write the title of the six jobs in
ranking order on the back of this page.
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Who Said That?
You can identify people in a restaurant by what they say. Without “seeing” who made a
comment, you can identify the person by the question or response that he or she gives.
In the following activity, name the person who might make the comment or ask the
question. Complete each quote with a job title from the box. You will use some job titles
more than once.
hostess server customer cashier chef busser manager
1. “Be careful, the plate is hot,” said the __________________________________________.

2. “We are on a 10 to 15 minute wait,” commented the _____________________________.
3. “May I have the check?” requested the _________________________________________.
4. “Smoking, non-smoking, or first available?” asked the ___________________________.
5. “May I take your order?” asked the ____________________________________________.
6. “How is everything today?” asked the __________________________________________.
7. “$2.50 is your change,” said the ________________________________________________.
8. “I will have a hamburger platter with a soft drink,” stated the ___________________.
9. “I will clear the table when the couple leaves,” said the __________________________.
10. “This is Tricia. She will be your server tonight,” stated the ______________________.
11. “Our special today is the fried chicken dinner,” commented the ___________________.
12. “Hello, how many are in your party?” asked the _________________________________.
13. “The hamburger platter is ready,” said the _____________________________________.
14. “Would you care for dessert?” asked the ________________________________________.
15. “Are you ready for a refill?” inquired the _______________________________________.
Going Beyond: Using the above statements, sequence the order of events from the
time the customer enters the restaurant until the time the customer
leaves.

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Fast or Slow?
Restaurants can be divided into two main groups — fast food and full service. Where you
decide to eat is based on several factors including type of food, price of the food, how the
food is served, and time involved in preparation of the food.
Compare and contrast fast food restaurants with full service restaurants. Provide the
information for each type of restaurant on the line provided in the chart.
Fast Food Full Service

Type of food
Price of food
How ordered
How served
Time to prepare
Use the information from the chart to predict which type of restaurant you might choose
in each situation below. Circle your prediction.
1. Going to a football game that starts in 30 minutes Fast Food Full Service
2. Returning home after a busy day of shopping Fast Food Full Service
3. Taking a picnic to the park Fast Food Full Service
4. Celebrating a wedding anniversary Fast Food Full Service
5. Traveling with three small children Fast Food Full Service
Going Beyond: Which kind of restaurant is your preference? Does your opinion vary
depending on the situation?

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Restaurant Themes
Restaurants often plan a menu around a theme such as Western ranches, sports, or
movies. Each theme has a language unique to it. This restaurant has a train theme. Its
menu lists a variety of foods available. Read the names of the categories. Then circle the
two food items that could be in the category.
1. The Side Car fried mushrooms onion rings ice cream
2. The Dining Car lemon herb chicken French fries chopped steak
and gravy
3. Rise and Shine sausage and biscuit French toast pizza
4. Kids’ Tracks chicken leg hot dog T-bone steak
5. Conductor’s Garden salad bar chef salad mozzarella sticks
6. Coal Car Hot Stuff tossed salad baked whitefish grilled cheese
7. Station Soups clam chowder chili snow crab bites
8. The Water Car coffee soufflé lemonade
9. Passenger Potatoes cole slaw hash browns home fries
10. Engineer’s Grill hamburger rib-eye steak fried chicken
11. Whistle Stop Sweets buffalo wings peach cobbler fudge delight
12. Railroad Sandwich

Specials club car sub chicken salad engineer burger
Going Beyond: Suggest another item for each category. Write your idea below each
category name.

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Restaurant Dos and Don’ts

Restaurants inform customers of store policy by posting signs. These signs help to
answer questions that the customer may have such as how to pay for the meal, if there
are areas customers are not permitted, or where to be seated. You have a confident
feeling when you know what action to take in a restaurant.
Read each sign below. Identify the action needed by writing the letter of the sign on the
line next to the appropriate meaning.
a b c
Please Wait to Carry-Outs EMPLOYEES
Be Seated Available ONLY
d e f
NO Shoes, NO Shirt,
NO Service Open 24 Hours Cash Only
g h i
Patron Parking Items on this side of the
Please Be Seated Only menu for Kids only
_____ 1. Pay with dollar bills and coins.

_____ 2. Stand inside the entrance until a person takes you to a table.
_____ 3. Food can be taken home to eat.
_____ 4. Do not enter through this door.
_____ 5. Order from another section of the menu.
_____ 6. Park here if entering the restaurant.
_____ 7. Wear appropriate attire in the restaurant.
_____ 8. Select a table.
_____ 9. Enter any time of day.
Going Beyond: Recall a time you didn’t understand a sign in a restaurant. What did
you do to find out the meaning?
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What to Have?
Menus are organized according to types of foods that can be ordered. These foods are put
into categories with special names that indicate when the food is ordered during the
meal, the amount of food, and how the food is served. Read the menu below. Then
answer the questions that follow by using the information from the menu.
Appetizers Breakfast Sandwiches

Buffalo Wings 2.75 Served anytime Hamburger 1.95
Fried Mushrooms 2.00 Egg, bacon, Turkey 2.50
Cheese Stix 1.75 toast 3.25 Ham & Cheese 2.25
Entrees Side Orders Beverages

choice of potato, salad French Fries 1.00 Soft Drinks 1.00
no substitutions Cole Slaw .90 Lemonade 1.00
Country Fried Steak 5.25 Apple Sauce .75 Coffee 1.00
Broiled Chicken 4.75 Free refills
Available after 4:30 p.m.
Buffet includes salads, vegetables,

choice of meats, rolls, desserts 6.25
Available after 4:30 p.m.
1. List the categories of food available. _______________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________
2. It is 12:30 p.m. when you arrive at the restaurant. Which categories of food couldn’t
you order. Why? ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
3. List three items you would choose for a noon meal, not including a drink. ____________
________________________________________________________________________________
4. You enter the diner at 5:00 p.m. Can you order breakfast? How do you know?
________________________________________________________________________________

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What to Have?, continued
5. You decide on the Buffet. Is your drink included in the price? How do you know?
________________________________________________________________________________
6. You selected the broiled chicken dinner. You do not want a salad. Can you order
applesauce instead? How do you know? ___________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
7. You finish your soft drink and would like some more. How much will more cost?
Why? ___________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Pretend you are in this diner with $6.00 to spend. Order a meal that
doesn’t exceed the amount of money you have.

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Pizza Parlor
Parlor is word often used for a restaurant that serves pizza and other Italian dishes.
Italian recipes include many ingredients including tomato sauce, noodles, and a variety of
cheeses. Read the following descriptions of selections from a Pizza Parlor menu. Then
answer the questions.
1. Breadsticks: smothered with mozzarella and served with garlic butter.

What type of food is mozzarella? __________________________________________________
Would you expect a lot of mozzarella or a small amount? How do you know? _________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Stromboli Steak Sandwich: ground steak, sautéed green peppers, mushrooms, and
onions, and melted cheese. Served with your choice of potato chips, seasoned fries, or
pasta salad and a pickle spear.
Would you expect this sandwich to be hot or cold? _____________ List two words in the
description that indicate this. _____________________________________________________
How many side items are served with this sandwich? __________ List the words in the
description that indicate the number of items. _____________________________________
3. Lasagna: combined layers of noodles with cheese, ground beef, and special sauce. All
pasta dishes are served with garlic bread.
What type of dish is lasagna? _____________________________________________________
Will you receive a salad with this meal? How do you know? _________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Pizza: The sauce and dough are made daily from fresh ingredients. Your choice of
traditional thin or pan.
How often are the sauce and dough prepared? ______________________________________
What part of the pizza is inferred by the words “thin” and “pan”? ____________________
Going Beyond: Pizza is a restaurant item that is commonly “delivered.” What does
this mean? Why is pizza a good food to have delivered?

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Big Decisions
So many decisions to make when ordering pizza: what size, what toppings, dine-in or
take-out? How many people are with you, preference of tastes, how much money you
have, and if you are in a hurry are factors that these decisions are based on. Look over
the following pizza menu. Use the information on the menu to answer the questions for
the various situations.
Specials: Ind. Sm. Med. Lg.

Pat’s Special
Pepperoni, ham, pork, Italian sausage, bacon, and mozzarella cheese 4.40 7.50 10.99 14.10
Chef’s Special
Pepperoni, ham, pork topping, Italian sausage, mushrooms, onions,
green peppers, black olives, and mozzarella cheese 4.40 7.50 10.99 14.10
Garden Pizza
Spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, red onions, green peppers, black and
green olives, and mozzarella cheese 3.10 6.35 9.65 13.70
Build Your Own — Choose from these toppings:

Meats: pepperoni, ham, bacon, sausage, anchovy
Cheeses: mozzarella, American, Ricotta, cheddar
Veggies: mushrooms, green peppers, onions, black and green olives, Jalapeños
Ind. Sm. Med. Lg.

Cheese 2.99 5.99 7.99 9.99
Build Your 1 Topping 3.49 6.19 8.99 11.75
Own! 2 Toppings
3 Toppings
3.99
4.49
6.89
7.59
9.99
10.99
12.99
13.99
Additional toppings — 1.00
1. What would you order:

for a family of four with small children? ________________________________________
for a family of four with teenagers? _____________________________________________
for yourself? __________________________________________________________________
if your friends were vegetarians? _______________________________________________
2. Would it be a better deal to order a “special” or “build your own”? Why? ___________
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Could This Be?
Many times one word can make the difference between a statement being true or false.
Information is shared in many different ways in restaurants. Servers ask questions of
customers about items ordered, menus provide information about meal choices, and signs
give directions. How do you know which information to follow? Find out more about
restaurants in the following activity.
Read each statement. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. If
the statement is false, write the word or words that would make the statement true
above the words that make it false.
______ 1. The combo meal includes a sandwich, fries, and drink.

______ 2. Dressing is served in a small dish next to the salad if it is ordered on the
side.
______ 3. You will be seated immediately if the restaurant is on a 10-15 minute wait.
______ 4. A “loaded potato” is served with many toppings.
______ 5. Unlimited trips to the salad bar allow one filling of the plate.
______ 6. Walk to the register if the ticket says “Pay Cashier.”
______ 7. There is a different vegetable weekly when the menu says “vegetable du
jour.”
______ 8. A cup of soup is larger than a bowl of soup.
______ 9. Appetizers are served at the end of the meal.
______ 10. Six shrimp equals one-half dozen.
______ 11. “Lunch specials” are usually offered at an increased price.
______ 12. The “homemade” desserts were made from fresh ingredients.
______ 13. The boneless chicken sandwich was advertised with the bone in.
______ 14. The authentic Mexican dish was prepared by a family from Tokyo.
______ 15. Dinner is served Monday thru Saturday beginning at 5:30 a.m.
Going Beyond: Create a true or false statement about a restaurant. Try it on a

partner!

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Yellow Pages — Restaurants

Use these ads to complete page 137.
Aunt Ginny’s Cactus Charlie

Southwest Grill
“Old-Fashioned Goodness”
Original Tex-Mex
Serving breakfast/lunch/dinner daily
Daily Buffet
Mon.-Thurs. Fri.-Sun. Great for
7 a.m.-9 p.m. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Carry-out
Credit Cards/Reservations accepted
• Burritos
• Enchiladas
• Fajitas
732-2890 1860 Park Ave.
• Grilled Steaks, Chicken,
Fish, Pork
Homestyle Dine-in — Carry-out Bob’s Feed Store
“Happy Folks
Pizza Oven Serving BBQ” 4 Great Locations
• spaghetti Best of Town Winner
Open Downtown 895-0123
• salads ‘94 & ‘95
7 Days a Week East End 426-7673
• sandwiches
Noon-2am
• lasagna Outer Loop 923-5713
Dine-in/Carry-out
Cresthill 421-0111 Valley View 231-2122
Circle Road 448-2500
424-0410 114 Shelby Rd.
Riverside General Store Lucky Panda 228-4422

Eat-in • Carry-out • Catering Authentic Chinese Cuisine
Home Cooking • Fish Frys
• Senior Citizen Discount
Summer Hours: M-S 7-8, Sun 8-4 • Credit Cards Accepted
Open 7 Days
Winter Hours: M-S 7-6, Sun 8-4 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
222-2246 Main St., Westport 880 Middletown Drive Open 5 p.m. Sat.

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Yellow Pages — Restaurants

Restaurants use the Yellow Pages to effectively advertise their places of business. The
size of an ad determines its cost. The larger the space, the more expensive it is for the
restaurant. A larger ad provides more information for the consumer to select that place
to eat.
Read the ads on the previous page. Then answer the questions.
1. A family with two small children is looking for a restaurant. Which one would you
recommend? _______________________________________________________________
2. A friend suggests going on a picnic. Which restaurant would you recommend?

____________________________________________________________________________
3. You’re short on cash and restaurants usually don’t accept checks. Which one would
you select? _________________________________________________________________
4. Your grandmother is visiting. She likes Chinese food. Which restaurant would you
recommend? _______________________________________________________________
5. After a day of fishing, your friend wants to stop to eat. Which restaurant would you
recommend? _______________________________________________________________
6. It’s 8:00 a.m. and you’re hungry. Where could you eat? ________________________
7. Why would the Riverside General Store have different summer and winter hours?
____________________________________________________________________________
8. Which ad indicates the restaurant has reduced prices? ________________________
9. You’re looking for a good restaurant. You aren’t familiar with any of the restaurants
because you’re from out of town. What information from the ads would help you to
make a selection? ___________________________________________________________
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When and How Much?

Brochures are pamphlets that describe the attractions, points of interest, and other
useful information about an area. Tourists find brochures in rest areas along interstates
and in hotels and motels. The terms below are ones you might find on brochures for
attractions. Put a ✔ in the column under the type of information the word or phrase
refers to.
Schedule Fee
1. Open Year-Round
2. Eastern Time Zone
3. Free Admission
4. $ means additional charge
5. Open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
6. Open Daily
7. Senior Citizen Discount 10%
8. $5/car weekends
9. Season Pass Available
10. Nov.-March Hours
11. Extended Hours
12. Winning Ticket Combination
13. Open 365 days a year
14. Closed Labor Day-Memorial Day
15. Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31
Going Beyond: Which months are included when Memorial Day through Labor Day
are listed in a brochure.

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Beneficial Brochures
Brochures provide information about attractions in a particular area or about a special
place, such as an historical site. This information is important when you are planning a
trip. Read each statement. Then circle the word or words that mean the same as the
words in bold. Be careful! Some items have more than one answer.
1. The zoo is operating every day.

daily open 365 days seasonal
2. During the summer, the zoo is open later.

June-Sept. extended hours Eastern Time Zone
3. Special decorations are in the exhibits during the holidays.

Sun.-Sat. Nov.-March Seasonal Highlights
4. No fare to tour the park.

free admission $1.00 discount seasonal pass
5. Families of five or more receive reduced rates.

additional charge seasonal pass discount $1.00
6. Buy this ticket which is good for one year at the amusement park.
season pass free admission $5/car
7. The pool is open to all.

open to the public private members only
8. The museum is closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1.

Holiday Hours Christmas Day Thanksgiving
9. The pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

April-October July-August May-September
10. During the winter, the horse park is open Wed.-Sun.

Tuesday Monday Thursday
Going Beyond: Would an amusement park in the Midwest have more visitors in
January or in July? Why?

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Where in the World?
Brochures include maps for
tourists who are unfamiliar with
the area. Knowing how to read a
map is a useful skill to learn.
There is a pattern to maps. Study
the map and answer the questions. Key
interstate
federal highway
1. Which interstate highway goes
state highway
east to west? _________________
railroad
2. Which interstate highway goes town
north to south? ______________
3. Which city does several

interstates go through?
_____________________________ BG
Pkwy
4. Name the two towns the
railroad goes between. ________ BG
Pkwy
_____________________________
5. Name one federal highway.

_____________________________
6. Name one state highway.

_____________________________
7. Interstate connectors have a “2” at the beginning of the interstate number. Which
interstate is connected by I-264? ________________________________________________
8. Why would a traveler want to take I-265 instead of I-65? _________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
9. Would it be faster to take I-65 or 61 from Louisville to Lebanon Junction? Why?

_______________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Which state does this map represent?

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Where to Stay?
An amenity is something that makes traveling easier and more pleasant. There are
many choices of places to stay overnight while traveling. The more amenities a motel
has, the more it costs to stay per night. Some amenities are essential while others aren’t.
Complete the information about you and your traveling companions. Then read the list of
amenities and decide if each is essential or non-essential to your group. Place a ✔ in the
appropriate column.
Your name ______________________ Destination __________________________________
Who is in your group? _____________________________________________________________
How many nights are you staying? ____ one night only ____ several nights
Essential Non-Essential
1. Free local calls
2. Room service
3. Guaranteed arrival
4. Guest laundry
5. Complimentary breakfast
6. Non-smoking rooms
7. Indoor pool
8. Cable TV
9. Shuttle to airport
10. Facilities for handicapped travelers
Going Beyond: On another sheet of paper, prioritize in order, from most to least, the
importance of the amenities listed above.

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Hotel or Motel?
Some establishments offer lodging or shelter to people who are traveling. There is a
range of lodging from expensive hotels to motels providing essential accommodations.
Hotel: large building that provides lodging, food, etc.
Motel: a roadside hotel providing overnight lodging for motorists. Units can be
entered directly from an outdoor court or parking lot for cars.
Complete the story with words from the box.
vacancy reservation complimentary

no vacancy housekeeping accommodations
occupant check-in check-out
suite
The Kwan family looks forward to summer vacation. They are traveling by car for two
days to visit a popular national park. They made a hotel _________________________ in
advance to make sure there was a _________________________ of several connected rooms
available for them. There were many tourist attractions along the way to see, and they
weren’t sure how far they would go in one day. The tired Kwans decide to stop at a hotel
they hadn’t made plans for. To their surprise, they see _________________________ signs
at the motels. All of the rooms in the area are full! They continue to drive several miles
and finally a motel has a _________________________ sign. Mrs. Kwan enters the lobby to
_________________________. The basic _________________________ are okay with the
Kwans since they will _________________________ early to continue their trip to the
national park. The next morning, they all enjoy the __________________________
continental breakfast of muffins, fruit, coffee, and juice. The Kwans really like this
because they don’t have to pay any more money for the breakfast. Shortly after the
Kwans leave, the _________________________ staff prepare the room for the next
_________________________.
Going Beyond: What information do you think Mrs. Kwan provided when she checked
into the motel?

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The American Pastime

Baseball is considered America’s national pastime. Many games are played in outdoor
stadiums. It is one of the few sports that will be rescheduled if the weather is bad. There
are many different types of seating in a baseball stadium. The Davis family is planning
an outing to a baseball game. Look at the ticket information. Then pretend you are the
ticket seller and answer Mrs. Davis’ questions.
Gate 3 Colonels vs. Dragons Gate 3

Section 203 Section 203
Row H Row H
Seat 5 Sat. 7/10/99 2:30 p.m. Seat 5
Reserved Seating Community Stadium Reserved Seating
Admission:
Rain date: 7/15/99 $8 adults $5 children Rain date: 7/15/99
Any Gate Colonels vs. Dragons Any Gate
General Admission Sat. 7/10/99 2:30 p.m. General Admission

Community Stadium
Admission:
Rain date: 7/15/99 $5 adults $3 children Rain date: 7/15/99
1. Mrs. Davis is deciding which type of tickets to buy. How much is General Admission
seating? ______________________________________________________________________
How much are Reserved Seating tickets? ________________________________________
2. What time does the game start? ________________________________________________
3. There are two parents and three children in the Davis family. What will be the total
cost of each type of ticket?
General ____________________ Reserved ______________________
4. What is a rain date? ___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
5. What does the abbreviation “vs.” mean? _________________________________________
Going Beyond: Which type of ticket would you purchase and why?
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At the Kingdom
Almost everyone has fun at an amusement park. If you understand an amusement
park’s map key, you can locate various attractions and services. Use the map and the
map key to answer the questions.
➌
➋
➊
➏
➍ ➎
➊ Arcade Alley ➍ Kingdom Bandstand Admission

➋ Thunder Bay ➎ Sky Wheel Adults $25.95
➌ Screeching Eagle ➏ Bump & Race Children Under 8 $21.95
1. How many first aid stations are there? ___________________________________________

2. Is there an equal number of restrooms and refreshment stands? ___________________
3. Are there more gift shops or refreshment stands? _________________________________
4. Which attraction would you suggest to an eight-year-old? _________________________
5. Which attraction would you suggest to a teenager? _______________________________
6. Which attraction’s name suggests you might get wet? _____________________________
Going Beyond: When was the last time you went to an amusement park? What was
your favorite attraction? Why?

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Theme Parks vs. Fairs

Fairs have many things in common with theme parks. Both are great fun and are
exciting, but they are different. County and state fairs occur in the summer. A fair holds
competitions for people who create products through sewing and baking and raising
vegetables and livestock. Theme parks are places with themed attractions. Cartoon
characters are popular themes for these parks. Use the chart to compare fairs and theme
parks by placing a ✔ in the correct column.
Theme Park Fair

1. Open a certain time of year
2. Admission
3. Rides
4. All attractions permanent
5. Agricultural exhibits
6. Games of chance
7. Food
8. Brochures available
Would you rather go to a theme park or to a state fair? Why? _______________________

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: How are a carnival and a fair the same and different?

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The Silver Screen

Motion pictures provide entertainment. They can make you laugh or cry. When you
know the words associated with films, you’ll be more comfortable going to the movies.
Complete the story with words from the box. Be careful — one word is used twice.
matinee concession cineplex Oscar

animated reserved seating tickets admission
intermission stubs G video
PG-13
A blockbuster movie was showing at the _________________________, where there

were eight theaters. Mrs. Shaw wanted to see this movie since the critics were predicting
it would win the _________________________ for best motion picture. The family decided
to go to the _________________________ showing in the afternoon, since it was so long.
Mr. Shaw liked this idea because the _________________________ for an afternoon showing
was much less expensive.
While standing in line to buy _________________________, Mr. Shaw realized the
movie wouldn’t be appropriate for the kids who were 9 and 11 since it was rated
_________________________. The kids decided to see an _________________________ movie
instead. It was rated _________________________. At the ticket office, Mrs. Shaw said,
“Two for Titanic and two for Toy Story.”
Mr. and Mrs. Shaw went to the restroom before the movie started because it was a long
movie with no _________________________ to divide the movie into two parts. They
decided to pass up the _________________________ stand, which sold drinks and snacks.
Mrs. Shaw gave her _________________________ to the usher, who gave her back
the _________________________. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw could sit anywhere in the theater
because there was no ________________________________________.
After the movie was over, the Shaws decided they will like to see it again — when it
comes out on _________________________.

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Movies vs. Plays

Movies and plays are two forms of entertainment that are very similar. They also have
definite differences. For instance, you’ll dress differently for each type of entertainment
and getting tickets is different for each.
Read the statements below. Write B for both if the statement is true for both a movie
and play. Write M if the statement is true for a movie, and write P if the statement is
true for a play.
_____ 1. has reserved seating, with seat location printed on the ticket
_____ 2. has a matinee (afternoon showing or performance)
_____ 3. is shown or performed in a theater
_____ 4. is presented with actors on a stage
_____ 5. is presented with actors on a screen
_____ 6. has a concession stand with popcorn and candy
_____ 7. is divided into parts made up of acts and scenes
_____ 8. has several showings and each is exactly the same
_____ 9. has each performance live; therefore, slightly different
_____ 10. has a plot, setting, and characters
_____ 11. has a printed program telling about the actors, characters, etc.
_____ 12. has an intermission after each act
_____ 13. is rated according to content appropriate for children
_____ 14. is reviewed by critics
_____ 15. has previews of what is coming next to the theater
Going Beyond: Would you rather see a play or a movie? Why?

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Public Transportation
Transportation is a way to get from one place to another. Transportation refers to the
vehicles that take you from home, to work, or shopping. Public transportation includes
the vehicles operated by the community or a business. Read the transportation
definitions and circle the word that is defined.
1. amount of money charged

transfer fare commute
2. movement in only one direction
boarding arrival one-way
3. act of leaving
departure express commute
4. going toward the city
inbound coach transfer
5. traveling fast and making no stops in between
round trip arrival express
6. act of getting to your destination
departure arrival commute
7. regular travel to and from work
commute coach board
8. going to a place and returning
one-way round trip inbound
9. going away from the city
outbound inbound transfer
10. changing from one bus to another to complete a trip
inbound commute transfer
Going Beyond: What different types of public transportation can you name?

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Bus Schedule
Use this bus schedule to complete pages 150 and 151.
Bus Schedule
County Express #46 Timetable
Mon.-Fri. Inbound Mon.-Fri. Outbound

AM 6:40 Mid-Town Plaza PM 5:30 Downtown
6:45 Fire House 5:45 Town Mall
6:50 Convenience Store 5:50 Convenience Store
7:00 Town Mall 5:55 Fire House
7:15 Downtown 6:00 Mid-Town Plaza
PM 5:35 Mid-Town Plaza AM 6:00 Downtown

6:15 Downtown 6:45 Mid-Town Plaza
Please ask for your free transfer when boarding the bus.
Transfers can be used to complete a one-way trip; void for
No Service on round trips.
Weekends and
Holidays Commuter Tips:
• Arrive at the coach stop a few minutes early.
• Arrival times are approximate and may vary due to road
conditions.
• Eating, drinking, smoking, and playing music are not
permitted on the coaches.
Fare Information
Exact Change Only
Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1.00
Senior Citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Students with ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..50
One-way transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE

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Bus Schedule Challenge

Bus schedules can be very confusing. Learning
the vocabulary of timetables and schedules will
help you arrive at the proper place on time. Use
the bus schedule on page 149 to answer the
following questions.
1. What is a timetable? _________________________________________________________
2. Which schedule starts in the morning — inbound or outbound?
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. How many stops are there for passengers to board the bus? _____________________
4. What is the length of time it takes the bus to travel from Mid-Town Plaza to Town
Mall? _______________________________________________________________________
5. How many stops are there from Town Mall to Downtown? _______________________
6. How long does it take to get from Town Mall to Downtown? ______________________
7. Can you ride the bus on July 4? Why or why not? ______________________________
8. Which fare would you pay? ___________________________________________________
9. Can you use dollar bills for the fare? Why or why not? _________________________
10. When should you ask for a transfer to another bus, if you need one? _____________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Certain behaviors aren’t permitted on the bus. What behavior is
expected on the bus?

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What Time Is It?

Create a day of work. You decide the job you have, when you work, where you work.
Then use your information and the bus schedule on page 149 to answer the questions.
Facts you know about your job:

• You work during the day.
• You live in an apartment within walking distance of Mid-Town Plaza.
Circle your choice:

Occupation: store clerk restaurant server grocery checker
Where: downtown Town Mall convenience store
Days you work: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1. Do you take the inbound or the outbound bus? ___________________________________

2. What time does the bus depart Mid-Town Plaza? _________________________________
3. What time should you be at the bus stop? ________________________________________
4. What time does the bus arrive at your place of work? _____________________________
5. Can you use this bus schedule on Saturday? Why or why not? ____________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
6. What time does the bus leave your place of work? ________________________________
7. What time should you be at the bus stop? ________________________________________
8. What time does the bus arrive at Mid-Town Plaza? _______________________________
Draw the appropriate times on the clocks from the answers you gave. (Hint: @ is the
symbol for “at.”)
Bus departs @ ____ Be there @ ____

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At the Airport
Traveling by airplane can be very exciting. Finding your way through the airport can be
exciting also, if you know the routine for parking, checking in, locating the gate, etc.
Complete the story about air travel with words from the box. One word is used twice.
take off long term departure

reservations carry-on boarding pass
layover direct luggage
baggage check flight attendant destination
baggage claim metal detector board
arrival fare terminal
The Smith family had looked forward to this trip. Their _____________________, where
they were going, was Texas to visit a relative. They made their _____________________
two months ago to make sure they got the lowest _____________________.
Mr. Smith left the car in the _____________________ parking lot since they would be
gone for a week. They were at the _____________________, the building where planes are
boarded, one hour before the _____________________ time, when the plane leaves the
airport. This allowed plenty of time to go through _____________________ where a tag
with their _____________________ was placed on each suitcase. Tricia had the most
_____________________, with three pieces and one _____________________ piece she would
put under her seat on the plane. They were glad they would not have to change planes
since they had a _____________________ flight without a _____________________ at
another airport.
The Smiths and all of their carry-on bags were checked through the
_____________________, an X-ray machine that “sees” inside the bag. Mr. Smith forgot to
take out his keys and set off the alarm.
The gate attendant gave each member of the family a _____________________, allowing
them to _____________________, or get on the plane. When all of the passengers were
seated, the plane was ready to _____________________, or leave. The
_____________________ checked the seat belts and they were on their way. The
_____________________ time in Texas would be three hours later. The Smiths would meet
their aunt at the _____________________, where hopefully all of the luggage could be
picked up. What a trip!
Going Beyond: Have you ever traveled by plane? Tell about it.

Government
Where in the World Is . . .

The community you live in is a small part of a much larger, global society. Knowing your
location on the globe is one way of identifying who you are. Fill in information about you
on the lines below. Use a city, state, or world map to help you.
1. Street address ______________________________________________________

2. City/town ______________________________________________________
3. County ______________________________________________________
4. State/Province ______________________________________________________
5. Country ______________________________________________________
6. Continent ______________________________________________________
7. Planet ______________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Put a star on this map at your approximate location.

Government
Local Authority
Government: rule or authority over a country, state, province, county, or city
Local government refers to the authority in the city/town or county. Elected officials
make decisions about roadways, curfews, and property. These officials could be your
neighbors or relatives.
Write the title of each office below. Then write in the person’s name who is holding that
title at the present time. If you don’t know the answers, you can find the number in the
telephone book.
1. Title of the head of your local city government ______________________________

Name of person currently holding office ______________________________
2. Title of head of local county government ______________________________

Name of person currently holding office ______________________________
3. Population (number of people) of your community ______________________________
Now write the location of the following government departments and the name of the
person who is in charge of each department.
Location Who’s In Charge?

Police Department
Fire Department
Road Department
Planning/Zoning Committee
Public Schools
Going Beyond: Why is it important to be involved in local government? What things

can you do to be more involved in your community?

Government
State Authority
The state government is larger than the local government but is organized and performs
in much the same way. How much do you know about the state you live in? Write the
information about your state on the lines.
1. State name __________________________________________________________________

2. Postal abbreviation ___________________________________________________________
3. Nickname ___________________________________________________________________
4. Capital ______________________________________________________________________
5. Product(s) state is known for __________________________________________________
6. State flag (describe) __________________________________________________________
7. State motto __________________________________________________________________
8. State song (title) _____________________________________________________________
9. State flower _________________________________________________________________
10. State tree ___________________________________________________________________
11. State bird ___________________________________________________________________
12. Title of head of government ___________________________________________________
13. Person currently holding this office ____________________________________________
Some laws are made at the state level and are different from state to state. Answer the
following questions according to your state.
1. Age driver’s license can be obtained ____________________________________________
2. Speed limits on interstates/state highways _____________________________________
3. Marriage requirements _______________________________________________________
4. Seat belt law ________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: Inter- means between or among. Why would a superhighway be

called an interstate highway? What interstate highway is closest to
where you live?

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National Authority
The word national contains the base word nation. Nation is another word for country.
Therefore, the national government is the authority over the whole country. Find out
about your country by completing the information below.
1. Official name of country _____________________________________________
2. Abbreviation _____________________________________________
3. Nicknames _____________________________________________
4. National symbols _____________________________________________
5. National anthem _____________________________________________
6. Flag (describe) _____________________________________________
7. Language(s) _____________________________________________
8. Title of head of government _____________________________________________
9. Person holding this office _____________________________________________
10. Name of governing body _____________________________________________
Some laws are made at the national level of government. Circle the areas that can be
governed at the national level.
driving laws curfews speed limits
marriage laws education kidnapping
voting/elections postal foreign affairs
Going Beyond: Federal refers to a central government. Explain how the words
federal and national go together.

Government
Civics 101
A citizen is a person who is a member of a nation. The word citizen also refers to a
person who lives in a town or city, and a state. One responsibility each citizen has as a
member of society is to vote. Elections are held for each level of government — local,
state, and national.
Use the words in the box to complete the sentences about American government.
party register representatives

November ballot candidate
campaign four political science
eighteen
1. The study of government is ______________________ _________________________.
2. Elections are usually held in the month of ______________________.
3. To be able to vote, you must ______________________ at the courthouse.
4. You must be ______________________ years old to vote.
5. Mark the ______________________ showing the person for whom you are voting.
6. Each political ______________________ has a person running for office.
7. The Republicans and Democrats each have a ______________________.
8. During the ______________________, candidates explain what they will do if

they win.
9. A president is elected every ______________________ years.
10. ______________________ are elected every two years.
Going Beyond: Are you eligible to vote? If yes, are you registered as a Democrat,
Republican, or Independent? How did you make this decision?

Government
What Time Is It?

time zone: a geographical region within which the same standard time is used.
There are 24 time zones, beginning and ending at the International Date Line. The
continental United States is divided into four time zones. Time zones were set so that
the sun would be highest in the sky at noon. As you move west across the U.S., it is one
hour earlier from time zone to time zone. Use the map to answer the questions.
• New York
San Francisco •
• Denver
• Dallas
1. Name the time zone for each city:

San Francisco, CA ________________ New York City ________________
Dallas, TX ________________ Denver, CO ________________
2. In which time zone is your community located? ___________________
3. If it is 4:00 in the Eastern time zone, what time is it in each of these zones?
Central __________ Mountain __________ Pacific __________
4. If it is 6:00 in the Eastern time zone, what time is it in each of these zones?
Central __________ Mountain __________ Pacific __________
5. If it is 12:00 in the Pacific time zone, what time is it in each of these zones?
Mountain __________ Central ___________ Eastern __________
Going Beyond: Why aren’t Alaska and Hawaii considered part of the Continental
U.S.?
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Location, Location, Location

An address is one way of locating a business, restaurant, or where a friend lives. The
mail system is amazing — a small 3” x 5” piece of paper can travel from your home across
the country to your friend’s home within days. This amazing feat can only happen if that
piece of paper is addressed properly. Practice writing your own address below.
Name __________________________________________________
Number and Street __________________________________________________
City/State/Zip __________________________________________________
Now select four friends or relatives and record their addresses alphabetically in the
address book below. Be sure to include the Zip code!
Name ___________________________ Name ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
Name ___________________________ Name ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
Going Beyond: The letters in ZIP code stand for other words. Find out what the
letters stand for.

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Shortened Versions
Abbreviations are usually formed by dropping the vowels and some consonants in a word.
Abbreviations are used to save time or writing space. Recognizing abbreviations for types
of roadways is important for finding businesses and friends.
Match the abbreviations that indicate a business district.

1. ____ Plz a. Square
2. ____ Plc b. Place
3. ____ Sq c. Center
4. ____ Bldg d. Plaza
5. ____ Ctr e. Building
Now match the abbreviations that indicate a residence.

1. ____ Ct a. Lane
2. ____ Blvd b. Court
3. ____ Trl c. Parkway
4. ____ Ln d. Boulevard
5. ____ Pkwy e. Trail
Write the word for each abbreviation in boldface on the line provided.
1. 5210 Old Floydsburg Rd. ____________________
2. 302 W. ____________________ Jefferson St. ____________________
3. 3404 Maple Leaf Dr. ____________________
4. 515 N. ____________________ First Ave. ____________________
5. 2003 Deerpark Cir. ____________________
Going Beyond: Which of these could you live on — an X-way or a hwy? Why?

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Postage Due
Post is a word that has more than one meaning. Put a ✔ by the meanings that refer to
sending letters.
1. ______ piece of timber or metal set upright for support (hitching post)
2. ______ fasten a notice up in a place where it can easily be seen (post a warning)
3. ______ place where a soldier is stationed (outpost)
4. ______ established system for carrying papers, packages (post office)
5. ______ single delivery of mail (morning post)
6. ______ send by mail (post a letter)
7. ______ supply with up-to-date information (keep posted)
8. ______ after an event (post war)
Postage refers to the amount of money charged to send a piece of mail. The item is
weighed in ounces. For each ounce or part of an ounce, one postage stamp is needed. The
postal service won’t deliver mail that doesn’t have enough postage. Therefore, Postage
Due marked on an oversized greeting card, for example, means more stamps are needed
to send the card.
The current cost of a postage stamp is ________________.

How many stamps would you need to mail each of these items?
_______ oz. = _______ stamps x $. = _______ total cost

Thank-you Note
1/2 ounce

Business Letter
1 ounce

Greeting Card
2 1/2 ounces
Going Beyond: What would you do if a letter were returned marked “Postage Due”?

Government
National Holidays
In the United States, government offices are closed on national holidays. The postal
service doesn’t deliver mail on those days. Do you know when those holidays occur?
Write the name of the holiday and the date by the correct month. Use a current calendar
because the date changes for some holidays. One is done for you.
Independence Day Thanksgiving Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Memorial Day Christmas Presidents’ Day
Veterans’ Day Labor Day New Year’s Day
Columbus Day
January _________________________________________________________________
February _________________________________________________________________
March _________________________________________________________________
April _________________________________________________________________
May _________________________________________________________________
June _________________________________________________________________
July 4, Independence Day

_________________________________________________________________
August _________________________________________________________________
September _________________________________________________________________
October _________________________________________________________________
November _________________________________________________________________
December _________________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: In American culture, many other holidays are celebrated that aren’t
considered national holidays. Add as many as you can to the months
above.

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What Happened?
Many employers offer paid holidays as a benefit. Looking forward to a day off with pay
is fine — but remember the reason. Americans sometimes do not understand the
importance of the events behind the holidays.
Match each holiday with its reason for importance.
1. ____ New Year’s Day a. honors Washington and Lincoln
2. ____ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day b. declared separation from England in
1776
3. ____ Presidents’ Day c. remembers soldiers killed in a war;

started with the Civil War
4. ____ Memorial Day d. first day of the year
5. ____ Independence Day e. honors the civil rights leader
6. ____ Labor Day f. remembers soldiers who have fought in

foreign wars
7. ____ Columbus Day g. 16th President’s birthday; February 12
8. ____ Veterans’ Day h. first President’s birthday; February 22
9. ____ Lincoln’s Birthday i. honors the nation’s workers
10. ____ Washington’s Birthday j. credited with discovering the Americas
Going Beyond: Some legal holidays are observed on the closest Monday before the
traditional date it was observed. This creates a three-day weekend.
Some holidays are always observed on the original date. What
holidays are celebrated on the original date?

Government
Bicycle Safety
A bicyclist needs to know the rules for riding a bike. In some states, traffic laws,
highway signs, and rules of the road apply to bicycles the same as other motor vehicles.
Bicycle Hand Signals

Left turn Put left arm straight out to the side.
Right turn Put left arm out, bend upward at the elbow.
Stop Put left arm out, bend downward at the elbow.
Read the following statements. If the statement is true, put a ✔ in the True column. If
the statement is false, mark the False column.
True False
1. Use hand signals to communicate your
actions to other vehicles.
2. Follow all signals and signs, such as stop-
ping at stop signs.
3. Ride with traffic on the right side of the
road.
4. Don’t let pedestrians on crosswalks and on
sidewalks go first.
5. Don’t use a light on the front of your bike
when riding at night.
6. A red reflector should be on the rear of the
bike.
7. Reflector tape increases visibility.
8. Riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is not
allowed.
9. Don’t use a bike path next to the road if
one is provided.
10. Bicyclists have the same rights, rules, and
responsibilities as drivers of motor vehicles.
Going Beyond: Demonstrate the hand signals for left turn, right turn, and stop.

Government
The Rite of Passage

Driving a vehicle is both a privilege and a responsibility. Each state regulates the driving
laws for that state; however, there are rules and requirements common to all states.
Knowing the vocabulary you will see on the road and in the driver’s manual will help you
to prepare for driving.
Use the words in the box to complete the sentences.
license legal guardian permit

county of residence original birth certificate vehicle
proof of insurance road skills test manual
parallel
1. Read the _____________________ before taking the written driving test.
2. Take the test in the _____________________ ____ _____________________, which

means where you currently live.
3. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or _____________________
_____________________ must be with you.
4. Bring your _____________________ _____________________ _____________________,

not a copy, to prove your age.
5. A _____________________ allows you to drive with a licensed adult.
6. _____________________ ____ _____________________ shows you can pay for damages

if you are involved in an accident.
7. To take the _____________________ _____________________ _____________________,

follow the directions the examiner gives.
8. Your __________________ should be in good working order.
9. Be sure to practice your _____________________ parking between two cars.
10. Congratulations! You have earned your _____________________.
Going Beyond: Each state has laws concerning driver’s licenses. What steps do you
need to take to get a license in your state?

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On the Road
While on the road, there are words you will see on signs and rules to follow. It is
necessary to know the meanings of these terms for you to drive responsibly.
Match the following words with their meanings.
1. ____ yield a. moving into traffic

2. ____ intersection b. going around a slower vehicle
3. ____ through traffic c. area not seen in mirror
4. ____ merge d. to give right of way
5. ____ blind spot e. where two roads cross
6. ____ parallel f. place to get off an expressway
7. ____ passing g. traffic travels in one direction
8. ____ one-way h. expressways with entrance ramps
9. ____ exit ramp i. parking along a curb
10. ____ limited access j. continuing straight through an area
Read each statement. If the statement is true, put a ✔ in the True column. If the
statement is false, mark the False column.
True False
1. Parking in a handicapped area without
a permit is not legal.
2. You don’t have to yield to pedestrians
in a crosswalk.
3. Remaining in the left lane on an
expressway after passing is illegal.
4. It is best to turn on your headlights if
you have trouble seeing other vehicles.
Going Beyond: The words acceleration and deceleration are antonyms. What is
the meaning of each word?

Government
Close Calls
Dangerous situations can occur in an instant and require the driver to make quick
decisions. Reaction time is measured in split seconds. What would you do in the
following close calls? Write what action you would take to avoid an injury or accident in
each situation below.
1. A dog runs into the road. What would you do? _________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. A truck is traveling slowly on a road with many curves. What would you do? _____
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. Pedestrians begin to enter the crosswalk as you approach. What would you do?
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. An oncoming car has its headlights on high beam, making it difficult to see. What
would you do? _______________________________________________________________
5. A car moves into your lane while you are passing. What would you do? __________
_____________________________________________________________________________
6. You are approaching a signal light that begins to turn yellow. What would you do?
_____________________________________________________________________________
7. In a parking lot, a car begins to back out of a space in front of you. What would you
do? __________________________________________________________________________
8. The merging lane on the expressway is short and a car is not moving over to allow
you to merge. What would you do? ____________________________________________
9. The road is slippery and a car is in front of you. What should you do? ____________
_____________________________________________________________________________
10. A car is merging onto an interstate highway as you are approaching the entrance.
What would you do? __________________________________________________________
Going Beyond: What does the expression “beat the yellow” mean?

Government
Follow the Arrows

The word right has two meanings:
• correct response
• direction
Traffic signs show what is ahead by using arrows. Traffic signs with the circle and line
through it means that the action is not permitted. When listening to directions or
following the arrows, it is important to know left, right, and right (correct). Match each
sign with its meaning.
a. b. c. d.
e. f. g. h.
1. _____ keep left 5. _____ no left turn

2. _____ no U-turn 6. _____ no right turn
3. _____ left turn only 7. _____ keep right
4. _____ thru and left 8. _____ two lanes turn left
Going Beyond: Read the following conversation.

Dad: Turn left at the next stoplight.
Teenager: Did you say turn left at the next light?
Dad: Right.
Make Dad’s response clearer by changing the last line.
Government
Signs and Symbols

Traffic signs tell motorists what actions are permitted or not permitted while driving. To
avoid violations, learn what these signs mean. Match the sign with its meaning (or the
action you need to take).
a. b. c. d.
e. f. g. h.
1. ____ Allow other vehicle to go first.

2. ____ Ride bicycle in another place, such as a street (usually seen on a sidewalk).
3. ____ Find another way to go (usually seen at the end of one-way traffic).
4. ____ Apply brakes completely.
5. ____ Turn around; moving in the wrong direction.
6. ____ Find another place to park; saved for buses.
7. ____ Traveling at the top established speed.
8. ____ Vehicles can’t park; find another place to park.
Going Beyond: Name a place where you might see each of the above traffic signs. For
example, a Speed Limit 55 sign would be seen along a highway.

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Warning Signs
Some road signs tell the driver about what lies ahead. Knowing what directions lanes
may take or the sharp curves coming up help you to be ready for what otherwise would
be unexpected. Learning the meanings of these warning signs can make you a safer
driver by preparing you for the turns ahead.
Match each sign with its meaning. Write the letter of the sign on the line.
a. b. c. d.
e. f. g. h.
1. _____ winding road

2. _____ two-way traffic
3. _____ crossroads
4. _____ curves right
5. _____ side road
6. _____ merging traffic
7. _____ signal ahead
8. _____ yield ahead
Going Beyond: Would you be more likely to see the signs above on a city street or a
country highway? Why?
Government
Picture This Sign

Motorists are warned of areas that could be dangerous. Instead of words, pictures are
used to show what to expect when driving through these places. These pictures, or
symbols, are easily understood. Match each symbol with its meaning by writing the
letter on the line.
a. b. c. d.
e. f. g. h.
1. _____ pedestrian crossing

2. _____ school crossing
3. _____ school
4. _____ railroad crossing
5. _____ bike crossing
6. _____ slippery when wet
7. _____ deer crossing
8. _____ children playing
Going Beyond: Compare the school and school crossing signs. Then compare the
school crossing and pedestrian crossing signs. How are the signs alike
and different?
Government
More Signs
There are signs for pedestrians as well as motorists. These signs are posted in many
places along roads and walkways. Match the sign with the type of place the sign would
be seen. Write the letter on the line.
a. b. c. d.
e. f. g. h.
1. _____ on a bridge without sidewalks

2. _____ at an intersection with a light signal
3. _____ along a divided road, such as a boulevard
4. _____ next to spaces where parking is not allowed
5. _____ beside a road without sidewalks
6. _____ at the entrance of a road that dead ends
7. _____ on a street in which traffic is moving in one direction only
8. _____ on an interstate highway
Going Beyond: Discuss why authorities wouldn’t permit a person to walk across a
bridge with a lot of traffic.

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Other Side of the Tracks

The chance is many times greater for death or serious injury in a train/motor vehicle
collision than any other types of highway accidents. There are many advance warning
signs for railroads to mark railroad crossings. Learn to recognize these signs and the
safe way to cross the tracks.
Read the following statements. Put a ✔ in the True column if the statement is true.
Mark the False column if the statement is false.
True False
1. Look both ways as you come to a railroad
crossing, even if the warning light isn’t flashing.
2. Always approach multiple railroad crossings at a
speed fast enough so you will coast across should
your engine stall.
3. If you stall on a crossing and a train is coming,
stay in the car.
4. Run away from the track in the direction of the
train to avoid flying debris of the collision.
5. Trains stop easily; cars can’t.
6. If you are stopped at a railroad crossing where
there is more than one track, do not start up as
soon as the train passes. Another train may be
coming.
7. Never try to cross railroad tracks until there is
enough space to get off the tracks.
8. Stopping on a railroad crossing is very
dangerous.
9. Expect a train when coming to any railroad
track.
10. Crossing a track after the warning lights are
flashing is okay.

Government
Social Security
Social Security is a government system supported by contributions from the employee,
the employer, and the government. Social Security payments provide some retired
persons and disabled persons with income.
The Social Security number (SS#) is an identification number required on employment

documents. Your Social Security number is also used on insurance policies, school, and
other financial records. No one else has your number. Even children as young as two
years old have a SS#.
Practice providing the following identification information that is found on most

applications for drivers’ licenses, bank accounts, tax forms, and loan applications.
SS# ___ ___ ___ — ___ ___ — ___ ___ ___ ___
NAME _______________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________
Number and Street
___________________________________________________________
Apartment Complex Apt. #
___________________________________________________________
City State/Province Zip/Postal Code
Phone # ___ ___ ___ — ___ ___ ___ — ___ ___ ___ ___
Area Code Exchange Number
Going Beyond: Do you have an original Social Security card? In some situations, such
as a driver’s license application, the original card is needed. You can
get one by calling your local Social Security Administration office.

Government
A Fact of Life: Taxes

Taxes are paid to the local, state, and federal governments. This money pays for such
things as assistance programs and roads. Municipal, or public, recreation parks,
swimming pools, golf courses, libraries, schools, and health departments are some
programs and services paid for with local tax money.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is the federal agency that collects taxes. Learn more
about this fact of life. Use words from the box to complete each sentence.
income IRS revenue accountant

refund return W2 form withholding
April 15 deductions
1. _____________________ is money coming in to your household.

2. Tax forms are sent to you by the Internal Revenue Service or ____________________.
3. In January, your employer provides a _____________________ listing the amount of
money you earned and taxes you paid.
4. Your _____________________, or money earned, is reported to the IRS.
5. The amount of _____________________, or money taken out to pay taxes, is listed
also.
6. Money spent for medical or child care expenses are called _____________________.
7. The completed _____________________, or form, must be signed and dated.
8. The deadline for your income tax return to be filed is _____________________.
9. If more money was taken out of your earnings than needed to pay taxes, you get a
_____________________.
10. Tax preparation can be complicated requiring the services of an

_____________________, a person who works with financial records.
Going Beyond: Your returns must be postmarked by midnight on April 15. What does
this mean?

Government
Here Comes the Judge!

A judge and court of law make up the judicial system. Many people are involved in
the legal system. Each person has a role to play in a court trial.
Read the list of roles and tasks in a court. Match the name of the role with what is done.
1. ____ lawyer a. person accused or sued in a court

2. ____ prosecutor b. public official who hears and decides cases in a court
3. ____ defense c. person who begins a lawsuit
4. ____ judge d. members of a jury
5. ____ jurors e. side that speaks for the accused
6. ____ defendant f. group selected to hear evidence and give a decision
7. ____ plaintiff g. side that speaks for the government against the accused
8. ____ witness h. officer of the court in charge of the jury and the one who
guards the prisoner
9. ____ bailiff i. attorney-at-law
10. ____ jury j. person who saw something happen
Read the statements below. Write in the blank the name of the role of the person who
would make the statement.
1. “All rise. The court will

now come to order.” _________________________________
2. “My client was at a meeting at the time of
the crime.” _________________________________
3. “I saw that person in the apartment building.” _________________________________
4. “The court sentences you to one year in jail.” _________________________________
5. “We find the defendant innocent.” _________________________________
Going Beyond: Which word does not belong and why?

lawyer counselor criminal

Government
Illegal Acts
The prefix mis- means bad or wrong. The word demeanor means the way a person
looks and acts. Therefore, a misdemeanor means bad behavior. Match each legal word
with its meaning.
1. ____ misdemeanor a. willful destruction of things

2. ____ felony b. an act against the law
3. ____ vandalism c. summons to appear in court
4. ____ crime d. having to be off the streets by a certain time
5. ____ citation e. breaking the law; not serious (disturbing the peace)
6. ____ theft f. meddling with someone’s letters, etc.
7. ____ trespassing g. breaking the law; serious (murder)
8. ____ traffic violation h. going on property without permission
9. ____ tampering with mail i. wrongful act while driving
10. ____ curfew j. the act of stealing
Complete these sentences with a word from above.
1. The farmer posted a sign reading “No ____________________.”
2. The ____________________ of the school cost a large amount of money to repair.
3. Taking letters out of someone else’s mailbox is ____________________
__________ ____________________.
4. Speeding is an example of a ____________________ ____________________.
5. Some communities have a ____________________ of 11:00 p.m.
Going Beyond: How do the words theft, burglary, and robbery go together?

Government
In the Courtroom
You may find yourself in a courtroom for different reasons. All citizens who are
registered to vote have the possibility of being called to serve on a jury. Do you know the
basics of a courtroom? Use the words from the box to complete the sentences.
testify jury duty gavel sentence

verdict lawsuit chambers guilty
acquitted counselor
1. A case in a court of law started by one person to get something from another is a
______________________________.
2. Each side in the case has a person who gives advice called a lawyer or
____________________.
3. If you are called for ____________________ ____________________, you tell your

employer and go to the courthouse at the correct date and time.
4. The judge enters the courtroom from the judge’s office, or ____________________.
5. The judge uses a ____________________, or small mallet, to signal for attention.
6. The witness will give evidence, or ____________________, from the witness stand.
7. In a lawsuit, the decision made is called a ____________________ in which one side

usually receives money from the other side.
8. The jury finds the defendant ____________________ if they think he committed the
crime.
9. If a defendant is found not guilty, he is ____________________ of the charges.
10. If the defendant is found guilty by the jury, the judge gives the
____________________ or punishment.
Going Beyond: Witnesses tell about what they know of a case “under oath.” What
does that mean?

Answer Key
Answers will vary or are evident on pages not listed. page 9
1. d
page 5 2. c
2 3. b
1 4. e
3 5. a
6 6. f
4
5 Darks Lights
navy blue flannel shirt yellow T-shirt
Regular Cycle Permanent Press Delicate red sweatshirt white blouse
towels dress shirt lingerie olive green shorts underwear
sweatshirt sports uniform nightgown brown jacket mint green shirt
jeans bed sheets blouse navy sweater white socks
sweater dress blue jeans light blue nightgown
socks slacks black socks pink dress
T-shirt
flannel pajamas page 11
Students’ answers may vary on this page 1. e
2. h
page 6 3. a
7 4. g
2 5. b
1 6. i
6 7. c
4 8. j
8 9. d
3 10. f
5
1. basin
page 7 2. concentrated
1. d 3. large capacity
2. h 4. fabric
3. b 5. synthetic
4. f
5. j page 12
6. i 2. Don’t wash in a washing machine.
7. c 3. Don’t wash in regular cycle or warm water.
8. a 4. Don’t wash with white or light-colored clothes.
9. e 5. Don’t dry on high heat.
10. g 6. Don’t dry in dryer.
7. Don’t wash in machine.
1. b 8. Don’t dry in dryer.
2. a 9. Use regular detergent only.
10. Don’t use regular bleach.
page 8
3 page 13
4 1. f
1 2. h
5 3. b
2 4. e
5. j
2 6. c
4 7. a
3 8. g
5 9. i
1 10. d

Answer Key, continued
1. easy access page 20 3. 1

2. furnished 1. store 4. 2/3 C
3. kitchenette 2. Drain 5. 2 tbs
4. landscaped 3. Coat 6. 20-30
5. remodeled 4. roll 7. 2C
6. easy access 5. drain 8. 1 1/3 C
7. affordable 6. Roll 9. 1/4 C
7. Store 10. 2
page 15 8. mix
1. 2; It has several bathrooms, 9. coat page 26
is remodeled, and has a 10. Spread 1. f
landscaped yard. 11. Mix 2. c
2. 3; It is furnished and 12. spread 3. g
affordable. 4. b
3. 4; They can get to the page 21 5. d
interstate quickly and they 1. Preheat 6. e
don’t have a dog right now. b 7. h
4. 1; There are bedrooms for 2. ungreased 8. a
the grandchildren and the a 9. j
kitchen is remodeled. 3. Unroll 10. i
b
page 16 4. unbaked A. cup
Urban Rural b B. cup
1. ✔ 5. Discard C. cup
2. ✔ b D. teaspoon
3. ✔ E. teaspoon
4. ✔ page 22 F. tablespoon
5. ✔ 1. b G. teaspoon
6. ✔ 2. a H. minutes
7. ✔ 3. c
8. ✔ ✔ 4. b page 27
9. ✔ 5. c 1. d
10. ✔ 2. f
11. ✔ page 23 3. g
12. ✔ 1. d 4. b
2. a 5. i
page 17 3. f 6. a
1. plumber 4. c 7. c
2. carpenter 5. h 8. e
3. electrician 6. b 9. j
4. electrician 7. e 10. h
5. roofer 8. g
6. plumber 1. perishable
7. roofer 1. shallow 2. à la mode
8. plumber 2. approximately 3. conventional oven
9. plumber 3. slightly 4. inedible
10. carpenter 4. constantly 5. fillet
5. excess
page 18 6. generously page 28
1. Brown’s; they’re open 24 7. ample 1. a
hours. 8. Lightly 2. b
2. either; both have been in 3. b
business a long time. page 24 4. a
3. Brown’s; they provide Your students’ answers may vary 5. b
commercial services. — these quantities are only 6. b
4. A-1; they also work on suggested. 7. a
heating and air 1. 8-10 8. b
conditioning systems. 2. 1 C

page 29 c. Go to the nearest store and go inside.

Milk Meat Vegetable 2. a. Turn it off and unplug it.
cheese beans carrots b. Turn off the microwave.
yogurt ham green peppers c. Turn it off and unplug it.
ice cream tuna corn 3. a. End the call.
cottage cheese peanut butter broccoli
page 34
Fruit Grain Other 1. g
grapes bran flakes donuts 2. i
strawberries cereal chips 3. h
juice rice cookies 4. j
watermelon noodles soft drinks 5. c
6. f
page 30 7. a
D 8. b
E 9. d
A 10. e
F
B/C 1. fracture
B/C 2. choking
3. Suffocation
1. bread & grains 4. sprain
2. sweets & fats 5. shock
3. fruits, vegetables, milk, meat
4. AWV page 35
5. AWV All items in the list might be included in a first-aid kit,
but students may justify the inclusion or exclusion of
page 31 any individual items.
1. c contaminated sterile
2. d soiled disinfected
3. e dirty purified
4. b filthy clean
5. a
6. f page 37
7. h 1. f
8. g 2. g
3. h
page 32 4. a
1. d 5. j
2. c 6. d
3. i 7. b
4. h 8. i
5. a 9. c
6. j 10. e
7. e
8. g 1. premium
9. f 2. referral
10. b 3. co-pay
4. authorized
1. evacuate 5. card
2. portable
3. meteorologist page 38
4. watch 1. g
5. warning 2. d
3. i
page 33 4. a
1. a. Go into the house. 5. c
b. Go into the school. 6. h

7. e 9. ✔ 7. 6 p.m.
8. b 10. ✔ 8. 2 p.m.
9. j
10. f page 45 page 50
1. Non-prescription 1. e
1. admitted 2. decongestant 2. c
2. recovery 3. rehydrate 3. d
3. discharged 4. antiseptic 4. f
4. outpatient 5. antacid 5. a
5. postoperative 6. b
page 46 7. h
page 39 1. b 8. g
1. d 2. d 9. j
2. c 3. j 10. i
3. e 4. i
4. a 5. g 1. infectious diseases
5. b 6. a 2. recommended
7. h 3. epidemic
1. CCU 8. e 4. multiple
2. ER 9. c 5. toddler
3. OR 10. f
4. ICU
5. X-ray 1. suppressant page 51
2. fever 1. pediatrician
page 40 3. nasal 2. anesthesiologist
1. emergency 4. decongestant 3. obstetrician
2. admittance 5. expectorant 4. osteopath
3. maternity 5. orthopedist
4. intensive care page 47 6. radiologist
5. outpatient 1. c 7. cardiologist
6. patient information 2. f
3. g
page 42 4. b page 52
1. Room 109 5. h 1. e
2. Room 106 6. d 2. a
3. Room 111 7. a 3. b
4. Cashier 8. e 4. d
5. Maternity 9. a 5. c
10. d
page 43 11. e 1. optometrist
1. d 12. b 2. optometrist
2. b 13. c 3. optician
3. a 4. ophthalmologist
4. e page 48 5. ophthalmologist
5. c 1. a. 1/2 tsp. 6. optician
Prescription #: 2349876 b. 2 tsp. 7. optometrist
Last 4 digits of phone #: 4848 c. 1 tsp.
2. a. 5 p.m. page 53
page 44 b. 11 p.m. 1. c
True False c. 12 p.m. (noon) 2. a
1. ✔ d. 3 a.m. 3. b
2. ✔ 4. e
3. ✔ page 49 5. d
4. ✔ 1. 3 tablets 6. orthodontic
5. ✔ 2. 4 tablets 7. orthodontist
6. ✔ 3. 5 tablets 8. periodontal
7. ✔ 4. 2 tablets 9. periodontist
8. ✔ 5. 1 p.m.
6. 4 p.m.

page 54 page 58
1. f 1. f
2. d 2. g
3. a 3. e
4. h 4. h
5. i 5. d
6. j 6. a
7. e 7. b
8. g 8. c
9. c
10. b 1. drape
2. modified
1. cavity 3. immerse
2. plaque 4. disconnected
3. floss 5. overload
4. Tartar, hygienist 6. commercial
5. fluoride 7. defective
page 55 page 60
Emergency No Emergency 1. checkout
1. ✔ 2. specials
2. ✔ 3. customer service
3. ✔ 4. conveyor belt
4. ✔ 5. register tape
5. ✔ 6. Staples
7. inventory
8. express
page 56 9. stock
1. c 10. sell by date
2. g
3. i page 61
4. b 1. bagger
5. h 2. butcher
6. j 3. stocker
7. a 4. general manager
8. d 5. vendor
9. e 6. department manager
10. f 7. checker
1. hazard page 62
2. escape Bakery Produce Dairy
3. smother muffins carrots milk
4. outlet rolls apples eggs
5. exit bread lettuce margarine
oranges cheese
page 57
Safe Unsafe Meat Frozen Food Deli
1. ✔ roast potato tots gelatin salad
2. ✔ pork chops Popsicles® pasta salad
3. ✔ chicken chopped spinach cole slaw
4. ✔ ground beef ice cream sliced turkey
5. ✔
6. ✔ page 64
7. ✔ 1. large size
8. ✔ 2. diet
9. ✔ 3. no preservatives
10. ✔ 4. classic
5. value pack
6. traditional

page 65 page 69 page 73

1. Yes 1. alternative 1. not dirty; clean
Three of them would 2. retail store 2. to fill again
normally cost more than 3. alternative 3. with no odor
$7.00 4. retail store 4. taking away odor
2. Yes 5. alternative 5. shrunk beforehand
Two would normally cost 6. retail store 6. getting rid of bacteria
over $5.00. 7. having no chlorine
3. Yes page 70 8. not costing a lot of money
Two would normally cost 1. d 9. no longer available
$3.00. 2. h
4. No 3. i page 74
You can buy 2-1 lb. cans for 4. b 1. nontoxic
$6.00. 5. j 2. non-drowsy
5. Yes 6. a 3. nonprescription
Three would normally cost 7. f 4. nongreasy
more than $1.00. 8. c 5. nonabrasive
9. g
page 66 10. e page 75
1. d 1. reversible
2. h page 71 2. cordless
3. g 2. vendor; a vendor is a 3. versatile
4. f supplier 4. unscented
5. b 3. as is; refers to something 5. adjustable
6. j sold that has flaws 6. flammable
7. c 4. consumer; not an employee 7. disposable
8. a 5. contemporary; refers to 8. standard
9. i something modern
10. e 6. mini; refers to something 1. Disposable
small 2. unscented
1. You can only use one 7. backorder; something that 3. flammable
coupon per item. isn’t on hand 4. standard
2. You get $1.00 off if you buy 8. sales are final; you can’t 5. adjustable
two items. get your money back 6. versatile
3. You can’t get double this 9. sell; doesn’t refer to a 7. reversible
coupon’s value. customer 8. cordless
4. You can only use this 10. deluxe; doesn’t refer to
coupon on a carry-out something inexpensive page 76
order. 1. Dilute
5. You can’t use the coupon page 72 2. per
after that date. Your students might come up 3. evenly
with their own ways to categorize 4. damp
page 67 some of these terms. 5. upright
1. housewares Low Cost High Cost
2. pets thrifty deluxe page 77
3. auto bonus pack max Can Do Can’t Do
4. stationery economical ultra 1. ✔
5. electronics budget 2. ✔
6. housewares discount 3. ✔
7. stationery 4. ✔
8. hardware Size How Well It . . . 5. ✔
9. auto bulk super concentrated 6. ✔
10. electronics value size durable 7. ✔
11.-15. Answers will vary. mega heavy duty 8. ✔
mini 9. ✔
page 68 individual servings 10. ✔
Answers will vary based on your 11. ✔
geographical location. 12. ✔

13. ✔ 4. rain check page 88

14. ✔ 5. exchange 1. stove
15. ✔ 6. refund You might require gas
7. return instead
page 78 8. backorder 2. yes
1. a. yes They both mean “more
b. no page 84 than.”
2. a. no 1. Ask a sales clerk to check 3. $638
b. yes the price. 4. close-outs, limited
c. no 2. Use a credit card or come quantities
3. a. yes back later when you have 5. The store will take away
b. yes money. your old appliances.
c. yes 3. Ask the cashier to check Store employees will install
the price. your new appliances.
page 79 4. Try to return it anyway It means less work for the
1. no; ventilation and take all your original customer.
Turn on a fan or open a tags.
window. 5. Ask for a rain check. page 89
2. no; inflammable 1. yes
Set the can far away from page 85 no
the fire. 1. c 2. amount you can buy
3. yes; toxic 2. d so there is enough for
4. yes; prolonged contact with 3. a everyone to purchase
skin 4. f 3. $1.18
Stacey could wear rubber 5. b 4. 3 lbs.
gloves or use a mop. 6. e $5.04
5. no; fatal if swallowed Answers will vary at the bottom 5. a. .40
Throw the anti-freeze away of the page. b. .25
or put it back in its original c. 2.50
container. page 86 d. 1.25
1. f e. .33
page 80 2. a f. 1.50
1. j 3. h
2. c 4. i page 90
3. f 5. g 1. yes yes
4. i 6. d 2. yes yes
5. h 7. b 3. yes yes
6. a 8. j 4. yes yes
7. d 9. c 5. no no
8. b 10. e 6. no yes
9. g
10. e 1. flammable 1. winter
2. pressure 2. not expensive; 50% off sale
page 81 3. precaution 3. no
1. customer service clerk 4. hazard 4. Jewelry and gifts aren’t on
2. sales clerk 5. contact sale.
3. customer
4. sales clerk page 87 page 91
5. customer 1. what exactly you 1. video store
6. customer service clerk swallowed and how long 2. beauty salon
7. bagger ago it happened 3. automobile
8. manager 2. on a high shelf 4. attorney
9. checker 3. Use a glass of water and 5. appliances
10. stocker pour it into your eyes. 6. pest control
4. fireplace, camp fire, 7. restaurant
page 82 barbecue 8. florist
1. gift certificate 5. No; it will explode. 9. cleaners
2. layaway 6. scrubbing a shower or floor 10. insurance
3. due bill 11. restaurant

12. photographer page 96

13. plumber 1. b
14. carpet 2. d
15. grocery 3. a
4. e
page 92 5. c
1. Community Florist; they deliver to hospitals. 6. f
2. either; They both deliver anywhere. 7. g
3. Smith Florist; they accept phone orders. 8. h
4. Smith Florist; they advertise landscaping.
5. dried arrangements, plants, fruit baskets page 98
Clothing Transportation Food
page 93 outfit bus fare school lunch
1. 206 W. Madison St. suit gasoline supermarket
706 E. Stable Dr. shoes car payment lunch out
2. Bluegrass; it’s a family hair care center.
3. providing many services Utilities Housing Health
4. yes water rent medicine
both advertise manicures gas/electric fire insurance doctor bill
5. a certain hairstyle phone downpayment hospital insurance
6. They do a careful and clean job.
7. no Entertainment Miscellaneous
8. no movie plumbing haircut
They close at 3:00. concert stamps tuition
9. yes bowling b-day gift
Both are open in the evening.
page 100
page 94 These items should be checked:
1. 386-8697 Entertainment, Miscellaneous, Health, Utilities,
2. 244-7669 Housing, Transportation
3. 367-4357
4. 669-5626 These words and phrases should be underlined:
5. 255-7387 rent is due, gas and electric bill, roller skating, the
6. 468-3287 movies, bus fare, phone bill, cold medicine, school
7. 639-4332 supplies, Shampoo and toothpaste
8. 1-800-BIG-PONY
9. 1-888-HOT-EATS page 101
10. 1-900-NOW-LOAN 1. cash
11. 1-888-FOR-HELP 2. deposit/cash
12. 1-800-ALL-PETS 3. interest
13. 1-900-NEW-IDEA 4. bank
14. 1-800-FUN-TOYS 5. sign
6. sign
page 95 7. interest
Caller Receiver Business 8. bank
1. ✔ 9. deposit
2. ✔ 10. cash
3. ✔
4. ✔ page 102
5. ✔ 1. f
6. ✔ 2. d
7. ✔ 3. j
8. ✔ 4. b
9. ✔ 5. g
10. ✔ 6. i
7. a
8. h
9. c
10. e

deposit 4. 73.00 page 121

record 5. 10.00 1. department that does
register, endorse 6. Call the customer service hiring
transaction number.
record 7. before 5/17/99 2. Probably; you could make
statement 8. amount you are sending extra money.
reconcile, balance 3. You would need to talk on
fee page 111 the phone and write
1. h letters.
page 104 2. k 4. gift shop salesperson,
2 3. b secretary
4 4. l 5. AWV
1 5. m 6. AWV
3 6. c 7. AWV
5 7. o 8. phone number, address
“I’d like to make a deposit.” 8. g
“I’d like to deposit the full 9. f page 122
amount.” 10. d B I S Q
✔
page 106 page 117 ✔
1. c 1. where you live now ✔
2. a 925 Elm St., Maxwell, LA ✔
3. d 10001 ✔
4. b 2. where you lived last ✔
5. e 775 15th Ave., Apt. 2, ✔
Maxwell, LA 1001 ✔
page 108 3. whether or not you’re ✔
Credit Card Debit Card married ✔
small, plastic small, plastic married ✔
stores stores 4. relative’s name ✔
Mark V. Cole, Margery K. ✔
give to cashier give to cashier
Stein ✔
monthly immediately 5. how much education you ✔
send check money deducted have
to CC company from your 12 years, 16 years page 123
account 6. who you work for now Pat Ann
Caine Industries + —
page 109 Rosewell Law Firm + —
1. b 7. how long you’ve worked + —
2. f 4 years, 6 years — +
3. a 8. how many children you + —
4. h have
5. e 1 page 124
6. j 9. how much money you make 1. tip
7. c each month 2. check
8. g $1150, $1950 3. reservation
9. d 4. party
10. i page 118 5. order
1. currently 6. check
1. false, late 2. previous 7. reservation
2. false, balance 3. subsidiary 8. order
3. true 4. reason for leaving 9. check
4. true 5. maximum hours 10. tip
5. false, cash 6. availability 11. party
7. department
page 110 8. rate of pay page 125
1. $106.00 9. convicted of a crime 1. j
2. 394.00 10. alternate 2. i
3. no 3. h

4. c 11. peach cobbler, fudge delight

5. g 12. club car sub, engineer burger
6. b
7. a page 130
8. d 1. f
9. f 2. a
10. e 3. b
4. c
page 126 5. i
1. busser 6. h
2. cashier 7. d
3. manager 8. g
4. chef 9. e
5. food server
6. hostess pages 131-132
1. appetizers, breakfast, sandwiches, entrees, side
page 127 orders, beverages, buffet
1. server 2. Entrees and buffet; you can’t order these until
2. hostess after 4:30 p.m.
3. customer 3. AWV
4. hostess 4. Yes; breakfast is served anytime.
5. server 5. No; it’s not listed.
6. manager 6. No; no substitutions are allowed.
7. cashier 7. Nothing; refills are free.
8. customer
9. busser page 133
10. hostess 1. cheese
11. server A lot; smothered means a lot.
12. hostess 2. hot
13. chef sautéed, melted
14. server 2
15. server choice, or, and
3. Italian
page 128 No; it’s served with garlic bread.
Fast Food Full Service 4. daily
sandwiches, fried food sandwiches/complete dinners crust
inexpensive inexpensive to expensive
at counter, drive-up from table page 134
serve yourself served by food server Answers will vary.
fast might take a while
page 135
1. fast food 1. T
2. full service 2. T
3. fast food 3. F, eventually, in a short time
4. full service 4. T
5. fast food, full service 5. F, many fillings
6. T
page 129 7. F, daily
1. fried mushrooms, onion rings 8. F, smaller
2. lemon herb chicken and gravy, chopped steak 9. F, beginning
3. sausage and biscuit, French toast 10. T
4. chicken leg, hot dog 11. F, lower
5. salad bar, chef salad 12. T
6. baked whitefish, grilled cheese 13. F, taken out
7. clam chowder, chili 14. F
8. coffee, lemonade 15. F, breakfast
9. hash browns, home fries
10. hamburger, rib-eye steak

page 137 4. Boston, New Hope intermission

1. AWV 5. 31 E, W concession
2. Cactus Charlie, Homestyle 6. 61 tickets
Pizza Oven, Riverside 7. 64 stubs
General Store, Bob’s Feed 8. to avoid city traffic reserved seating
Store 9. I-65; you can travel faster video
3. Aunt Ginny’s, Lucky Panda on an interstate.
4. Lucky Panda page 147
5. AWV page 142 1. P
6. Aunt Ginny’s, Riverside reservation 2. B
General Store suite 3. B
7. They might not have as no vacancy 4. P
much business in the vacancy 5. M
winter so they are open check-in, accommodations 6. M
fewer hours. check-out 7. P
8. Lucky Panda complimentary 8. M
9. types of food they serve, housekeeping 9. P
kind of payments accepted, occupants 10. B
hours they are open, 11. P
location, awards for food page 143 12. P
1. $5 adults, $3 children 13. M
page 138 $8 adults, $5 children 14. B
Schedule Fee 2. 2:30 p.m. 15. M
1. ✔ 3. $19 $31
2. ✔ 4. when the game will be page 148
3. ✔ rescheduled if there is a 1. fare
4. ✔ rain-out 2. one-way
5. ✔ 5. versus, against 3. departure
6. ✔ 4. inbound
7. ✔ page 144 5. express
8. ✔ 1. 2 6. arrival
9. ✔ 2. no 7. commute
10. ✔ 3. gift shops 8. round trip
11. ✔ 4. Bump & Race, Arcade Alley 9. outbound
12. ✔ 5. Screeching Eagle, Thunder 10. transfer
13. ✔ Bay
14. ✔ 6. Thunder Bay page 150
15. ✔ 1. a schedule of arrivals and
page 145 departures
Theme Park Fair 2. inbound
page 139 1. ✔ ✔ 3. 5
1. daily, open 365 days 2. ✔ ✔ 4. 20 minutes
2. June-Sept., extended hours 3. ✔ ✔ 5. 1
3. Nov.-March, Seasonal 4. ✔ 6. 15 minutes
Highlights 5. ✔ 7. No; no service on holidays.
4. free admission 6. ✔ ✔ 8. AWV
5. discount $1.00 7. ✔ ✔ 9. AWV
6. season pass 8. ✔ 10. when boarding the bus
7. open to the public
8. Holiday Hours, Christmas page 146 page 152
Day cineplex destination
9. May-September Oscar reservations
10. Thursday matinee fare
admission long term
page 140 tickets terminal
1. 64 PG-13 departure
2. 65 animated baggage check
3. Louisville G destination

luggage, carry-on Page 161 5. c

direct, layover These items should be checked: 6. i
metal detector 4, 5, and 6 7. b
boarding pass 8. g
board page 162 9. f
take off January New Year’s Day; 10. h
flight attendant Martin Luther King,
arrival Jr. Day True False
baggage claim February Presidents’ Day 1. ✔
May Memorial Day 2. ✔
September Labor Day 3. ✔
page 156 October Columbus Day 4. ✔
Circled items: November Thanksgiving Day,
speed limits Veterans’ Day page 167
kidnapping December Christmas 1. Try to avoid it without
voting/elections, postal, foreign endangering other drivers.
affairs page 163 2. Wait until the road
1. d straightens to pass.
page 157 2. e 3. Stop.
1. political science 3. a 4. Avoid looking straight into
2. November 4. c them.
3. register 5. b 5. Get back into your lane.
4. eighteen 6. i 6. Get ready to stop; slow
5. ballot 7. j down.
6. party 8. f 7. Stop and wait for it to pull
7. candidate 9. g out.
8. campaign 10. h 8. Slow down and wait for an
9. four opening.
10. Representatives page 164 9. Allow plenty of space
True False between you and the other
page 158 1. ✔ car.
1. Pacific Eastern 2. ✔ 10. Slow down or move to the
Central Mountain 3. ✔ left lane.
2. Answers will vary. 4. ✔
3. 3:00 2:00 1:00 5. ✔ page 168
4. 5:00 4:00 3:00 6. ✔ 1. f 5. a
5. 1:00 2:00 3:00 7. ✔ 2. h 6. b
8. ✔ 3. d 7. g
page 160 9. ✔ 4. c 8. e
1. d 10. ✔
2. b page 169
3. a page 165 1. b
4. e 1. manual 2. d
5. c 2. county of residence 3. e
3. legal guardian 4. a
1. b 4. original birth certificate 5. f
2. d 5. permit 6. h
3. e 6. Proof of insurance 7. c
4. a 7. road skills test 8. g
5. c 8. vehicle
9. parallel page 170
1. Road 10. license 1. g
2. West, Street 2. d
3. Drive page 166 3. e
4. North, Avenue 1. d 4. f
5. Circle 2. e 5. h
3. j 6. a
4. a 7. c
8. b

page 171 1. bailiff

1. b 2. lawyer
2. h 3. witness
3. g 4. judge
4. a 5. jury/jurors
5. d
6. f page 177
7. c 1. e
8. e 2. g
3. a
page 172 4. b
1. d 5. c
2. a 6. j
3. f 7. h
4. h 8. i
5. c 9. f
6. e 10. d
7. b
8. g 1. trespassing
2. vandalism
page 173 3. tampering with mail
True False 4. traffic violation
1. ✔ 5. curfew
2. ✔
3. ✔ page 178
4. ✔ 1. lawsuit
5. ✔ 2. counselor
6. ✔ 3. jury duty
7. ✔ 4. chambers
8. ✔ 5. gavel
9. ✔ 6. testify
10. ✔ 7. verdict
8. guilty
page 175 9. acquitted
1. Revenue 10. sentence
2. IRS
3. W2 form
4. income
5. withholding
6. deductions
7. return
8. April 15
9. refund
10. accountant
page 176
1. i
2. g
3. e
4. b
5. d
6. a
7. c
8. j
9. h
10. f
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Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.

All of our products are copyrighted to pro-

East Moline, IL 61244 Any other reproduction or distribution of

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Health Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Consumer Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Going Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Answer Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc. That’s LIFE! Life Skills 3

Understanding the language that is in everyday activities is a key to

That’s LIFE! Life Skills is comprised of six targeted areas of independent

4 That’s LIFE! Life Skills Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.

______ machine agitates with detergent

sports uniform bed sheets T-shirt

Regular Cycle Permanent Press Delicate

Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc. That’s LIFE! Life Skills 5

Laundry — What to Do First?

Put the laundry steps in order by writing

______ Add detergent to the water.

______ Sort clothes into darks, whites, delicates, etc.

______ Gather the laundry.

______ Measure the detergent.

______ Set the best cycle for the wash load.

______ Place the laundry in the machine.

______ Select the best water temperature.

______ Fill the machine with water.

6 That’s LIFE! Life Skills Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.

1. _____ self-service a. releases detergent into the machine

1. Remove laundry as soon as machine finishes.

2. Warning — use washers and dryers at own risk.

First, Next, Then . . .

Washing Machine Instructions Action You Need to Take

Dryer Instructions Action You Need to Take

8 That’s LIFE! Life Skills Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.

1. _____ colorfast a. not at the same time

navy blue flannel shirt white blouse white socks

Hot Warm Cold

_______________________ ______________________ _____________________

Going Beyond: Which water temperature do you use most? Why?

10 That’s LIFE! Life Skills Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc.

1. _____ synthetic a. stronger than needed

2. _____ fabric b. an article of clothing

3. _____ concentrated c. not at the same time

4. _____ blot d. to put in cleaning solution before washing

5. _____ garment e. not made of natural fibers

6. _____ basin f. able to hold large amounts

7. _____ separately g. to dry a wet area

8. _____ soiled h. cloth

9. _____ presoak i. sink

10. _____ large capacity j. dirty, stained

1. Put the shirt in the ____________________ to soak before washing it.

2. Use less of this detergent because it is ____________________ .

3. The family of six bought a washing machine with a ____________________________ .

4. The _______________________ that dress was made from is cotton.

5. Chemists created polyester and rayon. Both are ____________________ materials.

Copyright © 1998 LinguiSystems, Inc. That’s LIFE! Life Skills 11

Laundry Care Instructions

Don’t wash dark clothes and light clothes at the

2. Dry clean only. _____________________________________________________________

3. Machine wash cold. Gentle cycle. ___________________________________________

4. Machine wash warm with dark colors. _______________________________________

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