English III Unit 9 Answers PHS
(L3) Using Example B, what is the amount in the previous question minus the amount of "Total financed"? ________________. (This would be the cost of total interest paid after five years.)
$2,870.40
(L3) Using Example B, figure the difference of the "Total financed" with the amount paid after five years with the 14% interest rate (Example B).
$6,535.80
(L1) Write an e-mail similar in subject matter to a prospective employer. Do not make the same mistakes as the example e-mail. Use your imagination for this fictitious, yet formal, e-mail.
(AMV) (The ''x's'' are just space fillers. It's a weird thing I do) From: [email protected] Re: Application To Xxxxx, Manager of Xxxxx Xxxxx I work well with others, and treat every customer with kindness and consideration. I will require a flexible schedule to ensure that I can still attend school while I am employed. My references are as follows: Xxxx Xxxxx: (XXX)-XXX-XXXX; [email protected] Xxxx Xxxxx: (XXX)-XXX-XXXX; [email protected] Xxxx Xxxxx: (XXX)-XXX-XXXX; [email protected] Thank you for your time, If needed my contact information is (XXX)-XXX-XXXX; [email protected] Sincerely, Xxxxx Xxxxxx
(L2) Choose one statement from Professionalism and Business Ethics Statements and write a short scenario. This scenario would either show the use of an ethical practice or show a need for it. If it is lacking, explain what should be done instead. A. ethical statement B. Scenario that illustrates the statement
(AMV) A: Our popularity with customers is increasing; sales were up 30% last year. B: With better customer service and communication, people were more likely to make future purchases and recommend the company to others.
(L1) Procedural documents may contain instructions concerning ________.
(all of these) applying for a job assembling furniture fixing a car
(L1) Downloading information from a suspicious e-mail could cause ________.
(all of these) loss of information on a computer identification theft loss to a bank account
(L1) Choose whether each part of the e-mail to a prospective employer is Correct or Incorrect. Correct Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Incorrect Correct Incorrect
Choose whether each part of the e-mail to a prospective employer is Correct or Incorrect. From: [email protected] Re: What's UP? Hey guys, just sent you my application. I'm a great worker, just don't listen to my former boss, Layla L., at Homemade Tacos. She is kinda crazy. My other refences are great!!! Please contact me at this e-mail address or call my cell phone number. Sincerely, Judy Jones 807-480-2333 P.S. Please put my driver's license on my application. It is OR 857A-9BI
(L4) What three tabs does the sample DocuDrama document allow the reader to select?
Explore Your Interests Length of Video Select a Topic
(L3) Match the descriptions with the words. secured collateral terms default interest rate lease asset notary
Match the descriptions with the words. a loan with an asset attached to it that belongs to the lender until the debt is paid something pledged as security for repayment of a loan the provisions or actions in a contract to which a person agrees nonpayment of a loan causing the contract to be canceled and the full amount due a percentage of the total amount due (the principal) that is charged by lenders for loaning money an agreement based on an amount of time for using an asset anything of value that can be sold for money a person authorized by the state or county to do certain legal tasks like certifying contracts
(Q1) Match the descriptions with the words. interest rate collateral secured default lease
Match the descriptions with the words. a percentage of the total amount due (the principal) that is charged by lenders for loaning money something pledged as security for repayment of a loan a loan with an asset attached to it that belongs to the lender until the debt is paid nonpayment of a loan causing the contract to be canceled and the full amount due an agreement based on an amount of time for using an asset
(Q1) Match the descriptions with the words. procedures recipient ethics contract proposal
Match the descriptions with the words. a set of directions given in a specific order to achieve a goal a person that receives something or is capable of receiving moral principles that govern behavior in the conducting of an activity an agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law offers ideas for solving a problem, for sales, and for requisitions for work
(L1) Match the statement to each part of the e-mail to a prospective employer. not using formal language criticized former employer uses bold type & "references" is misspelled Fine as it is written no confidential information in an e-mail
Match the statement to each part of the e-mail to a prospective employer. Hey guys, just sent you my application. I'm a great worker, just don't listen to my former boss, Layla L., at Homemade Tacos. She is kinda crazy. My other refences are great!!! Please contact me at this e-mail address or call my cell phone number. Sincerely, Judy Jones 807-480-2333 P.S. Please put my driver's license on my application. It is OR 857A-9BI
(L4) _______ and their answers on documents help readers to solve problems and not waste time.
Questions
(L4) What are four formatting structures or graphics used in the DocuDrama Script Assistant?
a bolded heading a graphic of a director's prop and money a bulleted list tabs in all caps
(L1) It is very important to put _______ information on an application because there are serious consequences for false information.
accurate
(L5) It is most important when writing technical documents to have _______ information by carefully checking sources for the expertise of the author, the accuracy of the information, and the latest or most _______ information published.
accurate; recent
(L3) It is always wise to wait and get good _____ from experienced people or even a lawyer before making important agreements.
advice
(L1) Before sending an important e-mail, like responding to a prospective employer, the document should be carefully _________ for errors.
assessed
(L3) The collateral in Example A is a(n) _______, which can be taken away in case of default.
automobile
(L3) Regular, full-time employees usually have more ______ but have taxes and social security taken out of their paychecks.
benefits
(L3) It is better to pay ______ for purchases instead of taking out loans or using credit cards, if at all possible.
cash
(L1) Good business e-mails should be _______, short, and to the point.
concise
(L1) An application may ask for _______ information, but a resumé should not include it.
confidential
(L2) The proposal shows _______.
contact information few details expiration of the discount offer
(L2) A(n) ________ is a written or verbal agreement that is intended to be enforceable by law.
contract
(L3) A business or person may be deceptive in telling what is in a(n) ______.
contract
(L3) A(n) ______ is one who does a temporary job and usually does not have benefits.
contract worker
(L4) Headings, text as graphics, images or graphics, and white space are all ________ structures that make documents more interesting and clear.
formatting
(L3) After figuring how the amount financed, interest rate, and time result in the total cost, what three things can reduce the final amount paid when making a car loan?
having a lower interest rate shortening the time to pay the loan back making a down payment
(L4) Information at the top of a document, such as a title, a subtitle, or a chapter, is called a(n) ______ and helps break up the text.
heading
(L3) The higher the cost of the purchase and the longer it takes to pay off the loan, the ______ amount of total interest the borrower will pay.
higher
(L3) With secured loans, in case of a default, the _____ can take away the asset as well as all of the money that was paid on it.
lender
(L3) A(n) _______ is a contract whereby a person borrows money to receive cash or for the purpose of buying some type of property on credit.
loan agreement
(Q1) A(n) ________ is a person authorized by the state or county to do certain legal tasks like certifying contracts.
notary
(L2) The (Re:) or regarding line is ______.
positive persuasive to the point
(L2) Summarizing accomplishments, reasons, and _____ also help to convince the reader to accept business transactions.
potential outcomes
(L4) The purpose of a procedural document is to explain a(n) ______ to the reader using a sequence of actions.
process
(L3) It is very important to check out companies and people by doing _____ like making phone calls.
research
(Q1) It is very important to ________ people or companies to see if they are legitimate before making agreements or giving money and information.
research
(L1) A(n) ________ is a condensed version of a job application.
resumé
(Q1) A(n) ______ is a condensed version of a job application.
resumé
(L3) A(n) ______ shows a purchase made. Among other things, it tells whether or not that item can be returned if it is faulty.
sales agreement
(L2) The name and address at the beginning of the letter belongs to the _________.
sender
(L3) A general contract is for ______ that may include someone doing a job, getting a service done, or for medical purposes like doctor services or admission to a hospital.
services
(L4) Images or photos of parts in _______ or assembly guides are helpful to show how to use the right parts at the right time.
technical
(Q1) The provisions and actions in a contract are the _____.
terms
(L4) Bolded, capitalized, highlighted, italicized, and underlined words called ______ as ______ may be used in work-related or procedural documents for emphasis.
text; graphics
(L1) Putting criticisms or complaints on a professional e-mail will make a person look like a _______ and someone an employer would not like to hire.
troublemaker
(L5) A person can learn how to ______ and draw conclusions concerning documents and know when to get help.
evaluate
(L3) Contracts are valuable to ensure ______ for both parties in transactions, yet a contract may become ______ .
fairness; burdensome
(Q2) A career website that projects an employer's future needs may include ________. (75/100)
an explanation of the job percentage increases in needed workers salary
(L4) Procedural documents may include instructions for _________ a bicycle or for using computer _________.
assembling; programs
(L6) The _______ job has the highest wage or salary, but it also requires the most education.
biomedical engineers
(Q3) All business correspondence should have your _______ on it for the employer to reach you.
contact information
(Q1) A(n) ________ worker is one who has temporary work, usually without benefits.
contract
(L1) Business letters are various kinds of professional ______ that include cover letters, letters of recommendation, or proposals.
correspondence
(L3) Failure to pay credit cards or loans causes people to get a bad ______ and limits further transactions.
credit score
(L3) What four things can medical contracts include?
for donation of organs for resuscitation for doctor's services for release of liability
(L1) Addressing the e-mail with _________ like "To Whom It May Concern" and "Greetings" is not advisable, but using titles with full names is appropriate.
general salutations
(PT) If a person does not understand important documents, a person should know when to ________.
get help
(Q2) When analyzing and drawing conclusions about important documents, a person should know when to _______.
get help
(L6) When researching and analyzing data, a person should have a specific _______ .
goal
(Q2) On the average, in the case of salaried and wage earners, the people with the highest education have the ______.
greatest number of people
(L2) In the contents of the letter, it is apparent that the writer ________.
has met with the recipient has done research
(PT) According to the data charts, workers with less education, typically have ________.
higher unemployment
(Q2) Workers in the data charts with less schooling or college typically have _______.
higher unemployment
(PT) On the average, in the case of salaried and wage earners, the people with the highest education have the ________.
highest average incomes
(L5) Technical documents need ______ to explain the parts or "how to."
illustrations
(L9) When a person gets a(n) ________ of you, it is hard to change.
impression
(Q3) It is important to make a good _______ people because it is often hard to change it later.
impression on
(L8) 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.
(L9) What are the three companies the young woman has worked for?
American Eagle Outfitters® Apple® Inc. Starbucks®
(L1) _________ are used for obtaining a job, to enter educational institutions, or to engage in many other business transactions.
Applications
(L4) How do these formatting structures assist the reader when following the instructions on this document?
Because of these formatting structures, the reader can easily see all the directions and know the order of the steps. The reader also knows what tabs to click because they are capitalized.
(L9) For which organization has she volunteered?
City of Fort Worth
(Q1) __________ should not be sent in an e-mail or given to people or businesses that are not legitimate.
Confidential information
(L7) What statement most supports "the law" the author is explaining?
Eating bad food is like thinking bad thoughts, both will bring bad results.
(L7) 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.
(L2) _______ are moral principles that govern behavior in the conducting of an activity.
Ethics
(L2) Select one of the Professionalism and Business Ethics Statements that corresponds to the sample proposal.
develop enduring business relationships
(L5) Select what formatting techniques are used and how they enhance readability.
Formatting includes white space, bolded questions, numbering, and shading over the page. These techniques allow the eyes rest and also make it visually appealing.
(L7) 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.
(L7) 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.
(L5) What happens if employees do not take all of their vacation days within the year?
If employees do not take all their vacation time, they will lose it.
(L8) 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.
(L9) In the interview, the applicant should focus on telling the interviewer what he can _______ for the company and _______ for the job.
do; ask
(L5) What information would a person doing this experiment need to know or clarify before doing the experiment correctly?
Lab workers doing this procedure should probably know why they are growing bacteria, what kind of bacteria it is, and how safe it is. Also, should they actually open the Petri dish when bacteria has grown? Other things include knowing how to sterilize the Petri dish, how to measure the items, which bacteria to put onto the dish, and what agar and the tool (a loop) are.
(L1) Items like bank account numbers, social security numbers, birth dates, and driver's license numbers are confidential information and should not be sent in a(n) ______.
(PT) Match the descriptions with the words. process formatting comprehension persuade accuracy
Match the descriptions with the words. the sequence of actions or directions that a procedural document explains consists of using headings, text as graphics, pictures or drawings, and white space in a document the purpose of a heading at the beginning of a document, such as a title, a subtitle, or a chapter the purpose of using graphics and positive statements in documents achieved in writing technical and procedural documents by carefully checking sources for expert and current information
(L7) 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.
(L6) The third column is represented in actual ______ per week, and this data consists of people of the ages ______ and over.
earnings; 25
(L8) 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.
(Q3) _______ is very important to getting a good job, and it includes researching about the job.
Preparing
(L5) Which Procedure has the better photo, and why?
Procedure B has the better photo because it illustrates a safety precaution and actually shows the Petri dish with the cover, which is more of a finished product of the lab.
(L1) ______ are a set of directions given in a specific order to achieve a goal.
Procedures
(L2) _______ is the high quality of behavior and work expected of people experienced in their careers.
Professionalism
(L1) A business e-mail is _________.
easily hacked permanent electronic
(Q3) A(n) ______-to-read resumé has clear headings and good formatting with simple fonts and two columns, bullet points, and short pieces of organized information.
easy
(L6) In Chart 2, the first column first lists the ______ of people in the United States in the year _______.
educational attainment; 2016
(L9) In what subject areas does Trissa have degrees?
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and a Master's in Graphic Design.
(L5) If employees work less than 35 hours a week, how much vacation time will they receive?
Since the manual only mentions full-time employees receive vacation time, part-time employees receive no paid vacation time.
(L6) 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.
(L5) Select what briefly describes the picture and summarizes the caption under it.
The picture is showing an employee getting arrested for drug use. The caption warns about the tough prosecution for those stealing and using drugs.
(L5) What important line of text is missing from the document?
The title of the information in the text is missing. Without one, you don't know if the page should be about drug use or vacation time.
(L6) 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.
(L5) Select whether the picture supports the rest of the text. Does it have a positive outlook? Why or why not?
This picture is not positive. It is threatening and demeaning. It does not support the body of the text, which is about vacation days, not drug use.
(L2) A business is reflected by the words, actions, and appearance of its __________.
employees
(L4) _________ is an area that does not contain text or graphics. It gives the eyes a(n) _________ and stops overcrowding.
White space; rest
(L1) Which tone makes procedural documents more readable and user-friendly?
enthusiastic
(Q3) Hilton uses _______ to make comparisons and imagery to illustrate the importance of positive ideas and the great accomplishments they make.
[historical references]
(Q2) In documents for children, there should be more ______ and shorter sentences. (0/100)
[stories] [graphics]
(Q2) When analyzing projected data, a person should think about what variables are left out or what circumstances could ________ the data in the future.
[support]
(L6) According to Charts 2-4, they show ___.
a higher level of education can produce a higher salary
(L1) What might be needed to follow up on an e-mail that had no response?
a phone call
(L1) A professional e-mail should have _______.
a specific subject line
(Q2) A job listing _______. (50/100)
is an ad that describes a position
(L6) 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
(Q3) Hilton says one way for people to train themselves is to make ______ of themselves being successful to cause them to take successful actions.
mental pictures
(L6) Data can be _______ if it is not analyzed correctly.
misleading
(L4) One unclear or _____ step will frustrate the people who follow the instructions.
missing
(PT) Projected career data gives information about employer _______ years into the future.
needs
(PT) A difficult to read resumé has _______.
no white space
(L9) Practice your interview by looking in a mirror and watching yourself for any negative or distracting verbal or ________ communication.
nonverbal
(L8) Who or what does the author say has the power to change a person's emotions?
oneself
(L1) Much of business today is performed ________.
online
(L2) The salutation is formal because it uses _______.
only a last name
(L9) Being ____ in a suit is always better than being underdressed in jeans and a T-shirt.
overdressed
(Q3) Being _______ and wearing a suit is always better than being underdressed in jeans and a T-shirt.
overdressed
(PT) A website of career projections may include ________.
percentage increases in needed workers
(L3) A person should not give ______ information or money to people or businesses that they are unsure about.
personal
(L4) Photographs and drawings help to explain and ______.
persuade
(Q2) Photographs and drawings help to explain and ______ or better convince a reader.
persuade
(L2) Being _______ is a characteristic of statements in well-written, work-related documents.
positive
(Q1) Being _________ is a characteristic of statements in well-written, work-related documents.
positive
(L1) A _______ offers ideas for solving a problem, for sales, and for requisitions for work.
proposal
(L2) A well-written document has a clearly stated ______ at the beginning of the document.
purpose
(Q1) A clearly stated ________ should be written at the beginning of a proposal or other business documents.
purpose
(L9) Some jobs may have too many ________ people for them, making them scarce.
qualified
(L5) Adding relevant ______ to technical documents helps to engage readers and make the information more memorable.
questions
(PT) Technical documents should be written with sources checked for the expertise of the author, the accuracy of the information, and the most _______ information published.
recent
(Q2) It is most important when writing technical documents to carefully check sources for the expertise of the author, the accuracy of the information, and to see if it is the most _______ information published.
recent
(L1) A ______ is a person who receives something or is capable of receiving.
recipient
(Q1) What will reduce the final cost of an asset when making a loan?
reducing the amount financed having a lower interest rate paying off the loan in a shorter amount of time
(L2) Using positive statements that relate to these qualities in your documents, as well as practicing them, attract good business ________.
relationships
(Q3) A person should plan a short speech that focuses on comparing his skills with the job _______.
requirements
(L9) Before an interview, the applicant should ______ the company and the job, and be able to describe those details.
research
(Q3) In the essay "Emotional Energy in Business" by Warren Hilton, the author uses various people as ______ for success and achievement.
role models
(L1) Documents can contain _____ for businesses about benefits, behavior, and expectations.
rules
(Q1) A(n) _____ agreement shows a purchase made and gives the return policy.
sales
(L5) If a person uses a graph, map, or picture for a presentation, the _______ must be cited.
source
(Q2) If a person uses a graph, map, or picture for a presentation, the _____ must be cited.
source
(L5) A graphic or illustration should _______ the text in a document and be visually _______.
support; appealing
(L1) The word _____ relates to a particular subject and uses the specific terminology for that subject.
technical
(L2) A contract with the prices of goods or services, along with the _____ (other specifics) may be included in a proposal.
terms
(L6) What information did Chart 4 use from Chart 2?
the unemployment rate
(L6) If Chart 1 was published in 2017, then it projects _______ years into the future.
three
(L3) Scams can be very _______ because people know how to deceive.
tricky or dangerous
(L6) The second column has the _________, which is a(n) ________ of the population of people in the United States.
unemployment rate; percentage
(L1) A ______ is a set of instructions on how to use software.
user guide
(Q3) A resumé should include your skills, education, past jobs, and any places you have _____ because it shows you donating your time to help others.
volunteered
(Q2) An area that does not contain text or graphics is called _____ and prevents overcrowding.
white space
(L1) Applications, resumés, company rules or benefits, and business letters such as e-mail, cover letters, and proposals are all _________ documents.
work-related
(Q2) Projected data are usually estimates about employer needs ________ into the future.
years
(L2) Select a positive phrase from this sample proposal.
". . . customer satisfaction is our main concern"
(L9) List two positive statements Ms. Robinson writes about in her cover letter and explain how they appeal to the prospective employer.
"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. "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.
(L3) Using Example B, what is the total amount of the car after 5 years with a 6.5% interest rate?
$19,370.40
Simple Resumé Template! (Fill in your info where the parenthesis are.)
(Name) (Address) (City/State/Zip Code) (Phone Number) (Objective) (Education) (Experience) (Job/ Company Name/ Location) (Awards/ Acknowledgements)
Simple Cover Letter Template! (Fill in your info where the parenthesis are.)
(Name) (Date) (Hiring Managers Name) (City/State/Zip Code) (Phone) (Hiring Managers Email) Dear (Full Manager's Name) As a (position name) with (some number) years of experience, I believe that I am the ideal candidate for (Company name). I am a/an (adjective), (adjective) worker, and in my current position i have successfully (achievement w/ numbers) I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached at (email) or (phone number). Sincerely, (name)
(L9) Why is the resumé easy to read?
(all of these) It uses bullet points and short pieces of information. It has clear headings. It has simple fonts and two columns.
(L8) 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) not ever giving up wanting to make a better world learning every day
(L9) What information is included in the heading of the resumé?
(all of these) phone number name and address e-mail
(L7) 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.
(L8) 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.
(L5) What is optional about taking vacation days?
An employee may split up the days of vacation time with supervisors' approval.
(L5) What do full-time employees need to receive to take their vacation days?
Full-time employees need to get their supervisors' approval for taking vacation time.
(L3) In Example A, the _______ section on an auto loan includes the amount of payment, how often it is to be paid, and on what date the payment is due.
Installments
(L5) ______, like tickets, should not be ignored.
Legal documents
(PT) Match the descriptions with the words. cover letter procedures recipient proposal collateral
Match the descriptions with the words. a document of positive statements usually sent with an application to persuade an employer a set of directions given in a specific order to achieve a goal a person that receives something or is capable of receiving offers ideas for solving a problem for sales and for requisitions for work something pledged as security for repayment of a loan
(PT) Match the descriptions with the words. secured default lease notary sales
Match the descriptions with the words. a loan with an asset attached to it that belongs to the lender until the debt is paid nonpayment of a loan causing the contract to be canceled and the full amount due an agreement based on an amount of time for using an asset a person authorized by the state or county to do certain legal tasks like certifying contracts an agreement that shows a purchase and gives the return policy
(PT) Match the descriptions with the words. ethics positive confidential information purpose contract
Match the descriptions with the words. moral principles of behavior characteristic attitude of statements in well-written, work-related, and procedural documents what should not be sent in an e-mail or given to people or businesses that are not legitimate should be written at the beginning of a proposal or other business document a type of worker who has temporary work, usually without benefits
(PT) Match the descriptions with the words. questions accessible terms white space source
Match the descriptions with the words. should be added to procedural documents to engage the reader and make the information more memorable. describes the language of a technical document when its audience can understand it the provisions and actions in a contract used to prevent overcrowding on a document; does not contain text or graphics must be cited when using words, ideas, or graphics that belong to someone else
(PT) Match the descriptions with the words. research readability job listing projections social media
Match the descriptions with the words. what should be done to see if people or companies are legitimate before making agreements or giving money or information the purpose of formatting structures such as headings, graphics, and white space an advertisement that describes a position estimates of future situations or trends based on a study of present ones personal platforms that should not have anything negative or derogatory that would hinder someone's employment
(PT) Match the sentences with the words. allusions themselves choice work positive statements nonverbal contact information requirements employer
Match the sentences with the words. Warren Hilton in the essay "Emotional Energy in Business" makes __________ to Heloise for her great love, and Alexander the Great for his leadership skills. The main idea of Hilton's essay is that people should train __________ to get rid of defeating negative thoughts. Hilton says that people have a(n) __________ whether to be positive or negative, or courageous or afraid. Hilton says people should have a positive attitude at __________ for success, which is expressed in their appearance, their words, and their actions. A cover letter should contain __________ to convince an employer to hire the applicant.A person should practice an interview in front of a mirror and watch for any negative or distracting __________ communication. All business correspondence should have __________ on it for the employer to reply.An applicant should be able to compare his or her skills with the __________ of the job.An applicant should have several good references and give an e-mail and phone numbers to the prospective __________ to contact.
(L5) Which Procedure, A or B, has text and formatting that is more memorable and easy to follow?
Procedure B is more memorable because it is easier to read and follow the directions. The heading or title is a clearly stated purpose. For graphics, the picture, the numbering, and the bolded questions assist making the instructions clearer than in Procedure A. There is also not wasted white space.
(L6) ______ 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
(Q2) ______ are estimates of future situations or trends based on a study of present ones.
Projections
(L9) 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.
(L6) 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.
(L5) Select the best summary for the purpose and meaning of both Procedures A and B.
This science lab procedure is for growing bacteria. The agar has to be heated and dissolved. Next, bacteria must be added to the agar on a Petri dish. Then, the Petri dish needs to be secured with a lid and heated for 9 hours.
(L9) 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.
(L5) Using _____ language makes it easy for the reader to understand the text.
accessible
(Q2) The language of a technical document should be _____ to the particular audience it is intended for.
accessible
(Q2) When writing technical documents, the information must be ____, and this is done by checking sources.
accurate
(Q3) Hilton also makes _______ to famous people in history such as Heloise and Alexander the Great.
allusions
(Q3) Hilton explains that people's _______ in work are controlled by positive or negative thoughts expressed in how they look, speak, and in their actions with customers.
attitudes
(L5) To write any document, the writer must know who the ______ is.
audience
(PT) It is important to first define the ________ so that the writer can make documents understandable and memorable.
audience
(Q2) A writer should first know who the ________ is in order to write documents that are understandable and memorable.
audience
(Q3) Hilton says being positive or negative, or courageous or afraid is totally a person's decision or _______.
choice
(L6) To _______ data, think about what variables are left out or what circumstances could _______ the data, especially in projections.
evaluate; change
(L5) To write a technical document for children in lower grades, there must be more graphics, less words, more ______, and shorter sentences.
explanation
(Q2) Text as graphics, images or graphics, and white space are all _____ structures that give documents readability and make them more interesting and clear.
formatting
(L6) Earnings are for ______ wage and ______ workers.
full-time; salary
(PT) What will reduce the final cost of an asset when making a loan?
having a lower interest rate
(Q2) Information at the top of a document, such as a title, a subtitle, or a chapter, is called a(n) _____ and helps comprehension.
heading
(L6) Actual advertisements or job _____ for current jobs in your area give the job description, the qualifications, and, sometimes, the wages or salary.
listings
(Q3) Practice your interview by looking in a mirror and watching yourself for any negative or distracting ______ communication.
nonverbal
(L9) Certain jobs are becoming _______ (out of use).
obsolete
(PT) Jobs that do not exist anymore are ________.
obsolete
(Q3) Certain jobs are becoming ______, or out of use, and scarce.
obsolete
(PT) A resumé should include ________.
past jobs volunteer work a clear job objective
(L6) 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
(L6) In Chart 2, the data is not specific about _______.
people who work part-time
(Q3) The main idea of the essay by Hilton is that people should train themselves to have ______ thoughts to control bad emotions that drain a person.
positive
(Q3) A cover letter usually sent with an application should include several ______ to convince an employer to hire you.
positive statements
(L9) It is crucial to ______ in order to have a successful job interview.
prepare
(L6) Chart 2 is ________.
probably reliable for that year for wage and salary workers
(Q2) The purpose of a procedural document is to explain a(n) _____ to the reader using a sequence of actions.
process
(L9) A person should think about and write down any ______ to ask the interviewer.
questions
(Q2) When writing technical documents, adding relevant ______ engages readers and makes the information more memorable.
questions
(Q3) A person should think about and write down any _______ to ask the interviewer.
questions
(L9) Research for interviewer _____ and information to plan a short speech that focuses on comparing your skills with the job ______.
questions; requirements
(L3) Get a copy of contracts first and ____ them to fully understand the terms before signing anything.
read
(Q3) Always make a good impression at every job so your former employer will be a good ______ that you can put on your resumé.
reference
(L9) 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
(L9) What does Trissa put at the end of her resumé for employers to contact and ask questions about her?
references
(L9) Be careful of any negative ______ that would harm your chances of getting a job.
social media
(Q3) Be careful of posting any negative _______ that would harm your chances of getting a job.
social media
(L9) Two different growing career areas are the fields of environmental scientists, other ______ professionals, as well as the field of ______.
sustainability; technology
