English 3 Unit 9 Lesson 6-9

List two positive statements Ms. Robinson writes about in her cover letter and explain how they appeal to the prospective employer.

"I am very excited about this opportunity." This statement shows Trissa's enthusiasm about working for that employer and wanting to do a good job for them "My style is unique and fresh for contemporary businesses, but I also know how to adapt to traditional tastes." This shows that Trissa can change her styles to fit the customer's needs and desires.

Which statement most agrees with the author's message about a person's attitude at work?

A boss will most likely not promote someone who complains about her job.

How does the author's allusion to Alexander the Great pertain to the author's idea about ambition? (Read the supplemental information on Alexander the Great to make a comparison.)

Alexander the Great had great ambition to do everything he did.

Choose the statement that best supports the meaning of this quote in the text: "Ideas form the fire that lights the torch of progress."

All inventions first began with a thought.

What are the three companies the young woman has worked for?

Apple® Inc. American Eagle Outfitters® Starbucks®

For which organization has she volunteered?

City of Fort Worth

What statement most supports "the law" the author is explaining?

Eating bad food is like thinking bad thoughts, both will bring bad results.

Choose the best summary statement of the paragraph "Ideas That Stimulate" from Hilton's text.

Emotions are driven by good or bad thoughts and affect a person's physical health.

How does the author's allusion to Heloise pertain to his idea about emotional energy? (Read the supplemental information on Heloise d'Argenteuil to make comparisons.)

Heloise loved Peter more than herself, and their love continued a lifetime.

Select the best explanation of the following quote: "Emotion, earnestness, fire, enthusiasm—these are the very life of effort."

If a person is positive, a person's productivity will increase.

Why is the resumé easy to read?

It has clear headings. It has simple fonts and two columns. It uses bullet points and short pieces of information.

Which is the best example of a person making a mental picture to achieve success?

Kelvin thinks about and creates a plan for getting an apprenticeship and going to school to become an electrician.

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Explain what Napoleon meant by "I would rather have the ardor of my soldiers, and they half-trained, than have the best fighting machines in Europe with this element."

Napoleon knows that "ardor" or passion will keep a person fighting until the end.

In "Creative Power of Thought," what is the author saying in reference to making choices?

People can train themselves to choose positive thoughts to get positive emotions.

In what subject areas does Trissa have degrees?

She has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and a Master's in Graphic Design.

What age group of people is left out concerning people who are able to work?

The age group of people from under 25 are left out.

How does the graphic support Trissa's idea of her skills and training?

The graphic supports Trissa's line of work as a graphic designer. It would be good if she created it herself as an example of her work.

In Chart 2, from which two consecutive (next to each other) educational attainments is the highest increase? How much is this difference?

The highest increase is from master's degree to professional degree by $365 per week.

What information from Chart 2 was used to make Chart 3?

The weekly earnings from Chart 2 were multiplied by the amount of weeks in a year to produce an annual salary for each educational attainment.

Do you think volunteer information is important to list on an application? Why or why not?

Yes, volunteer work on an application is important. It shows the employer that you are a helpful and hard-working person. Also, it shows that you may have other skills.

According to Charts 2-4, they show ___.

a higher level of education can produce a higher salary

The author mentioned famous people as role models like Joan of Arc and Abraham Lincoln, along with other occupations such as warriors, statesmen, financiers, and crusaders. What character traits do you think the author is suggesting these people have?

all of these

The _______ job has the highest wage or salary, but it also requires the most education.

biomedical engineers

In the interview, the applicant should focus on telling the interviewer what he can _______ for the company and _______ for the job.

do; ask

What information is included in the heading of the resumé?

e-mail name and address phone number

The third column is represented in actual ______ per week, and this data consists of people of the ages ______ and over.

earnings; 25

In Chart 2, the first column first lists the ______ of people in the United States in the year _______.

educational attainment; 2016

To _______ data, think about what variables are left out or what circumstances could _______ the data, especially in projections.

evaluate; change

Earnings are for ______ wage and ______ workers.

full-time; salary

When researching and analyzing data, a person should have a specific _______ .

goal

When a person gets a(n) ________ of you, it is hard to change.

impression

Chart 1 estimates the _______ that will grow the fastest using the largest percentage as the first listed, then, the next lower ones down in order.

job

Actual advertisements or job _____ for current jobs in your area give the job description, the qualifications, and, sometimes, the wages or salary.

listings

Data can be _______ if it is not analyzed correctly.

misleading

Practice your interview by looking in a mirror and watching yourself for any negative or distracting verbal or ________ communication.

nonverbal

Certain jobs are becoming _______ (out of use).

obsolete

Who or what does the author say has the power to change a person's emotions?

oneself

Being ____ in a suit is always better than being underdressed in jeans and a T-shirt.

overdressed

What groups of people would not be included in the unemployment rates of Chart 2?

people who own their own businesses people who are unable to work people who are working full-time

In Chart 2, the data is not specific about _______.

people who work part-time

It is crucial to ______ in order to have a successful job interview.

prepare

Chart 2 is ________.

probably reliable for that year for wage and salary workers

______ are estimates of future situations or trends based on a study of present ones forecast anywhere from five or more years into the future.

projections

Some jobs may have too many ________ people for them, making them scarce.

qualified

A person should think about and write down any ______ to ask the interviewer.

questions

Research for interviewer _____ and information to plan a short speech that focuses on comparing your skills with the job ______.

questions; requirements

Always make a good impression at every job you have, so your former employers will be good _____ that you can put on your resumé.

references

What does Trissa put at the end of her resumé for employers to contact and ask questions about her?

references

Before an interview, the applicant should ______ the company and the job, and be able to describe those details.

research

Be careful of any negative ______ that would harm your chances of getting a job.

social media

Two different growing career areas are the fields of environmental scientists, other ______ professionals, as well as the field of ______.

sustainability; technology

What information did Chart 4 use from Chart 2?

the unemployment rate

If Chart 1 was published in 2017, then it projects _______ years into the future.

three

The second column has the _________, which is a(n) ________ of the population of people in the United States.

unemployment rate; percentage