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Level 2 Vocabulary Unit 1Pages 7-8

Words in Context

1. He is not fat or heavy. He is of average weight.

2. She is of average height, not tall or short.

3. He is thin, and she is slim, too.

4. Tina has curly hair and her friend has straight hair. My hair is not curly like Tina’s, but it has some curl, so you can say that it is wavy.

5. His grandfather has no hair; he is bald.

6. That woman is beautiful and that man is good-looking. His brother is handsome, too.

7. Did you see Ed? He has a mustache and a beard. He may cut his beard and just have a goatee.

8. What hair length do you have—short, shoulder length, or long?

Words and DefinitionsDirections: Read each definition and write the word it defines on the line.

1. _____________ to look good (for a man)

2. _____________ to look good (for a woman)

3. _____________ having no hair on your head

4. _____________ hair that has a little curl in it

5. ______________ hair on a man’s chin

6. _______________ the opposite of heavy

7. _______________ the opposite of short

8. ________________ the length of hair that stops at one’s shoulder

9. _________________ how tall someone is

10. _______________ weight that is in the middle (not heavy or thin)

Comprehension CheckDirections: Choose the best answer

1. A man that is good looking is

a. beautiful

b. handsome

2. Someone who doesn’t eat much food is likely

a. heavy

b. slim

3. If you are not tall or short, you have

a. average height

b. average weight

4. Tina got her long hair cut, so now she has

a. long hair

b. short hair

5. Ed’s hair has some curl in it. We can say that he has

a. straight hair

b. curly hair

6. Tia’s grandfather has no hair on his head. He is

a. heavy

b. bald

7. Ronaldo has a black beard and a black

a. thin

b. mustache

8. Su Meh has a beautiful new dress. Her friend said, “Su Meh, you are ______

In that dress.

a. handsome

b. good-looking

9. My mother is short, but she is not worried about her

a. weight

b. height

Discussion Questions (Ask and answer these with a partner or small group)

a. What height are you?

b. What color and length of hair do you have?

c. Do you know someone who has a beard? Who?

Level 2 Vocabulary Unit 1

Pages 14-15

Words in Context

1. That man tells people what to do all the time. He is bossy.

2. I like to be around Ronaldo; he is happy and cheerful most of the time.

3. Yu likes to talk to other people a lot; she is very friendly.

4. Santiago likes to joke around. People say he is very funny.

5. Tomas likes to learn new information; he is a very interesting person.

6. Pedro likes to take life easy and not rush around; he is laid-back.

7. Be careful what you say to her today; she seems to be moody.

8. Yolanda speaks up in class and talks to others during breaks. She is an

outgoing person.

9. People have many different kinds of personalities. Some kinds are: friendly,

shy, and outgoing.

10. I like Juan even though he is not talkative; he has more of a shy personality.

11. When Marta was sick, Gina visited her and took her some food. Marta is a

sweet person.

Words and Definitions

Directions: Read each definition and write the word it defines on the line.

1. _______________ an easy-going person

2. _______________a word that describes how a person acts most of the time

3. ______________ to be happy

4. ______________ a person who does not talk much with others

5. ______________ someone who likes to tell jokes and laugh a lot

6. _______________ someone who enjoys telling others what to do

7. _______________ someone who likes to learn new things

8. _______________ someone who likes to do nice things for others

Comprehension Check

Directions: Choose the best answer

1. Aung likes to talk to others a lot. He is a _____________ person.

a. moody

b. talkative

2. I like Bo. Even though he is a __________ person, we get along well.

a. personality

b. shy

3. Theo makes me laugh every time I talk to her. She is so ___________.

a. laid-back

b. funny

5. Ronaldo talks a lot in class. Others think that he is _____________.

a. shy

b. outgoing

6. I never see Juan rush around. He takes his time and enjoys being ___________.

a. moody

b. laid back

7. Lisa is friendly some days and not friendly on other days. She is a little

_________.

a. funny

b. moody

8. Ulysses greets people in a friendly way. You can say that he has an

___________ personality.

a. shy

b. outgoing


a. Do you know someone who is bossy? Who?

b. Do you know someone who is friendly? Who?

c. Do you know someone who is laid-back? Who?

d. Do you know someone who is outgoing? Who?

e. How can you help shy people to be more outgoing?

f. How can people show that they are sweet?

g. Do you like to be around people that are talkative? Why?

h. How do you describe YOUR personality?

i. How do you describe the personalities of people in your family?


Pages 26-27

Words in Context

1. My family includes my father, my mother, two sisters and three brothers.

2. My father’s brother is my uncle. My father’s sister is my aunt.

3. My sister’s son is my nephew. My sister’s daughter is my niece.

4. My sister just got married. She really likes her new mother-in-law and father-

in-law.

5. My brother will be getting married soon to his fiancée Amy. Then he will be a

husband to Amy and Amy will be his wife.

6. My mother’s father is my grandfather and my mother’s mother is my

grandmother.

7. My favorite cousin, is Beto—my mother’s sister’s son.

8. Many forms ask you to check a box to say if you are male or female.

9. My grandmother has seven grandchildren—three grandsons and four

granddaughters.

10. I visit my parents once a week.

11. I was a good daughter to my parents.



1. ________________ the children of your grandparents

2. ________________ your sister’s child

3. ________________ your father’s brother

4. ________________ your mother’s sister

5. _______________ a woman who is engaged to be married

6. _______________ what you call the mother of your husband

7. _______________ what you call the father of your husband

8. _______________ the female child of parents

9. _______________ the male child of parents

Comprehension Check

Directions: Choose the best answer4

1. If you are a grandmother and your daughter has children, they will be your

a. nieces

b. grandchildren

2. What you call your husband’s father

a. sister-in-law

b. father-in-law

3. How do you describe the woman you are engaged to?

a. sister

b. fiancée

4. What do you call your brother’s children?

a. sisters and brothers

b. nieces and nephews

5. A grandmother might send a gift to her

a. grandparents

b. grandchildren

6. The group of people living in a house or apartment are called

a. fiancée

b. family

7. A woman who gets married becomes a

a. husband

b. wife


a. Who is your favorite cousin? Why?

b. How many sisters do you have? Brothers?

c. Do you keep in touch with your family? How?

d. How do grandparents show their love for their grandchildren?

e. Do you have any nephews or nieces?

f. What are wedding traditions in your home country?

Level 2 Unit 3 Vocabulary

Words about Clothing

Words in Context

1. I like that pink blouse she is wearing; she has really nice clothes!

2. Do you think I should wear boots and a raincoat?

3. In the summer you will see people wearing T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses,

flip flops, and swimwear.

4. Did you wish to buy denim or corduroy pants?

5. In the fall, you will see people wearing nylon windbreakers, sweatshirts,

scarves, coats, and jackets.

6. If your clothes get dirty, you can wash them at a laundromat.

7. If the zipper in your jacket breaks, it may be difficult to fix.

8. The seam in my jacket is torn; can you fix it?


Directions: Read each definition and write the word that defines it on the line.

1. ______________ a place you can wash dirty clothing

2. ______________ a heavy cloth used to make jackets

3. ______________ light shoes worn in the summer

4. ______________ a kind of clothing that will keep you warm in the fall

5. ______________ a long piece of cloth worn around a person’s neck

6. ______________ a rip in a jacket may happen here

7. ______________ a light cloth used to make jackets

8. ______________ something you might wear if it is raining

9. ______________ a woman’s dress shirt

Comprehension Check

Directions: Choose the best answer.

1. You can use this to close up a jacket.

a. nylon

b. zipper

2. On a bright summer day, you may wish to wear

a. a sweatshirt

b. sunglasses

3. Shoes that people like to wear in the summer are

a. denim

b. flip flops

4. A jacket can be made of this.

a. nylon

b. T-shirts

5. People wear this at the beach.

a. coat

b. swimwear

6. A short-sleeved shirt worn by many teens

a. jacket

b. T-shirt

7. A heavy fabric used to make jeans.

a. Laundromat

b. denim

8. A heavy fabric used to make pants

a. coat

b. corduroy

9. You might wear this to keep your neck warm

a. seam

b. scarf

Discussion Questions

a. Do like to wear T-shirts?

b. Do you like to wear pants made from denim or corduroy better?

c. When do you wear a jacket?

d. Have you ever torn the seam of a shirt or jacket? Did you fix it?

e. Do you wear a raincoat when it rains?

f. Do you enjoy wearing sunglasses?

g. What kind of clothing do you like to buy?

h. What kind of clothing do you need to buy?


Words about Activities

Words in Context

1. Amy likes to clean the house, but I like to go to the beach.

2. Juan enjoys cooking in his free-time.

3. After you cook, do you do the dishes?

4. This summer I may take a computer class.

5. On a nice day, I like to: go fishing, go for a bike ride, go for a walk, and go

swimming.

6. Will you take your family to the zoo or do you have other plans?

7. Do you like to go hiking or jogging in the outdoors.

8. I’m sorry that I can’t go to the painting class with you; I have to run some

errands.

9. Do you prefer to go out to eat, or eat at home?

10. I will get up early to exercise and make some phone calls. When I’m finished,

I’ll get some coffee.

11. When I spend time with my family, I do indoor activities. Sometimes we use a

computer or watch TV.



1. _______________ to spend time walking or jogging or running

2. _______________ small jobs you need to get done

3. _______________ eating a meal at a restaurant

4. _________________ to move through water

5. _________________ cleaning the plates, glasses, and silverware after a meal

6. _________________ time you have to do something fun or interesting

7. _________________ to spend time along the ocean

8. _________________ to catch fish in a lake, river, or ocean

9. _________________ a class you can take to learn more about computers

10. ________________ to go to stores to buy goods

Comprehension Check


1. Han needs a new coat, so after work, he will

a. go to the beach

b. go shopping

2. Rama gets her chores done quickly so she can enjoy her

a. work

b. free-time

3. Gino likes to jog, hike, and swim. You could say that he really likes to

a. drink coffee

b. exercise

4. I cooked the meal, so you can

a. go hiking

b. do the dishes

5. Today, I worked overtime, so I don’t feel like cooking dinner. Let’s

a. go jogging

b. go out to eat

6. I like to do work on my computer; Edwardo likes to do ___________ activities.

a. outdoor

b. zoo

7. We are out of soap and apples. We need to

a. go for a bike ride

b. go shopping


(Ask and answer these questions with a partner or small group)

a. Do you prefer to cook at home or go out to eat?

b. Do you enjoy doing the dishes?

c. Would you like to go for a bike ride or jog?

d. Would you like to go shopping or go swimming?

e. Where do you like to go shopping in Des Moines?

f. Do you like to go hiking? Where do you go?

g. What do you do for exercise?

h. Do you like to use a computer? What can you do on a computer?


All About the Home

Words in Context

1. It really gets hot in the summer. Do you have airconditioning in your

apartment?

2. How many bathrooms do you have?

3. I will need to get the dishwasher in my kitchen fixed; it isn’t working.

4. Can you call the building manager and tell him that the dryer in the laundry

room is broken?

5. Is that a hole in the ceiling of your eat-in-kitchen?

6. Unice will call the plumber to fix the leaking pipe in the bathroom and the

leaking faucet in the kitchen.

7. The toilet seems to be clogged.

8. Did the ad say that the apartment was furnished?

9. To put a new lock on the door, you will need to call the locksmith.

10. I called the landlady and she said I would need to pay one month’s rent for

the security deposit on that apartment.

11. Always check the hot water and airconditioning before you rent.

12. I took an elevator to get to the 8th floor of that apartment building.

13. I like your apartment; it has a big dining room and a good view from the

balcony. Also, the utilities don’t cost much.

14. I enjoy living in the Midwest, but my cousin prefers the climate in the

Southwest.



1. _________________ a room where people sit and eat meals

2. _________________ a room where laundry is washed

3. _________________ a room where food is cooked

4. _________________ a machine that washes dishes

5. _________________ a pipe that will not let water flow easily

6. _________________ a part of a house that extends

7. _________________ a woman who is in charge of an apartment

8. _________________ a kitchen that is big enough to have a table and chairs in it

9. _________________ the person you would call to fix a lock

10. ________________ the money you give the landlord before renting

11. ________________ the central region of the U.S.

Comprehension Check

1. You would find lights on the

a. ceiling

b. basement

2. If an apartment is furnished, it

a. might have furniture and a washer and dryer

b. might not have a kitchen

3. If you have a leaky faucet, a _______________ can fix it

a. locksmith

b. plumber

4. Sometimes faucets can get

a. heated

b. clogged

5. A machine that washes clothes is called

a. a dryer

b. a washing machine


a. Have you ever rented an apartment? Did you leave a security deposit?

b. Have you ever called a landlord or landlady to report a problem with an

apartment?

c. Do you have a balcony on your apartment?

d. Would you like to live in a large apartment complex with an elevator?

e. How many rooms do you like in an apartment or house?

f. Why is it nice to have a balcony on an apartment?

g. Who does the laundry in your family?

h. Do you enjoy living in the Midwest? Have you ever been to the Southwest?


About Celebrations

Words in Context

1. Did you know that Mayra is going to have a baby? I think I will have a baby

shower for her. The baby will be born next month.

2. Ted plans to barbecue at his son’s graduation party.

3. Please dress casually when you come to my family reunion. We will listen to

family stories and look at old photos.

4. Roberto’s grandfather died and there will be a funeral for him on Saturday.

People will dress formally for it.

5. Lisa is exhausted from making plans for her wedding. She is excited about

getting married.

6. Do you want to come to a picnic on Labor Day? I hope you don’t oversleep and

miss out on the fun.

7. My family celebrates Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Independence

Day.

8. I hope to get everything done that is on my to-do-list.

9. Ba and Meh have been married for 50 years; they are having an anniversary

party for their friends. I wonder if people will dance all night. It’s a potluck

dinner.



1. _________________ a party to celebrate many years of marriage

2. _________________ a holiday celebrated on December 25; gifts are given

3. ____________________ a party given to parents who are going to have a baby

4. ____________________ a celebration in November to show thankfulness

5. ____________________ a service held to honor someone’s life

6. ____________________ to grill food outdoors

7. ____________________ a feeling of extreme tiredness

8. ____________________ to wear comfortable clothing

9. ____________________ a celebration after a person finishes schooling

10. ___________________ a dinner in a home; each guest brings food to share

Discussion Questions (Ask and Answer these with a partner or small group)

a. Do you like to host parties?

b. Do you like to go to parties?

c. What holidays do you celebrate?

d. Do you dress casually at parties?

e. What foods do you like to eat at a party?

f. Have you ever felt exhausted by something? What?


All About Health

Words in Context

1. If you have an earache, you should make an appointment to see your doctor.

2. I heard that you sprained your ankle; I hope you feel better now.

3. Do you have a cold, or do you have the flu?

4. Tia’s grandfather had chest pains and felt dizzy. I told him to go to the hospital

right away.

5. After eating the large meal, Ron had heartburn.

6. Did you break your tooth eating that hard candy?

7. When Tia visited the doctor for the first time, she was asked to write down her

medical history.

8. I hope you don’t fall on the icy sidewalk and break your arm!

9. Yolanda called in sick at work; her absence will be covered by sick leave.

10. The doctor said Gino should buy an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine to help

him with diarrhea.

11. Henry will put some ointment on his rash.

12. Will you be able to refill the prescription another time?

13. Be sure to read the directions carefully on the medicine label.

14. Smoking is thought of as an unhealthy habit.

15. I was relieved to learn that your fever has gone down.

16. Did you hurt your head or cut your finger when you fell?

17. Will Sara use eye drops for her eyes?

18. I always try to manage stress in my life.



1. ________________ a feeling of happiness when something improves

2. ________________ a record of illnesses that a family has

3. ________________ to call an employer if you are ill

4. ________________ to schedule a time to visit a doctor

5. ________________ to be gone from work

6. ________________ a liquid put in one’s eyes

7. ________________ to take charge of what happens in your life

8. ________________ medicines you can buy without a prescription

9. ________________ what happens when the bone in your arm snaps

10. _______________ a feeling of pain in your chest

11. _______________ to get a second amount of a prescription

Comprehension Check


1. Ron slipped on some snow and

a. broke his arm

b. called in sick

2. Lola’s forehead feels warm; she must have a

a. cut on her finger

b. fever

3. Paulo still has a fever; he needs to ask his doctor for a ________ of his pills.

a. hurt

b. refill

4. How did Amy feel when she learned her illness was gone?

a. upset

b. relieved

5. You will not need a prescription for that allergy medicine. You can buy it

a. for free

b. over the counter

6. Nan has a very busy life, but she has learned how to

a. manage stress

b. feel dizzy


a. How do you manage the stress in your life?

b. Have you ever broken a bone?

c. What medicines can people buy over-the-counter?

d. Have you ever asked a doctor to refill a prescription?

e. Is it easy for you to make an appointment with your doctor?

f. How can people avoid getting colds?

g. Should people go to work if they are sick?

h. Why should people try to stop unhealthy habits?


All About the Workplace

Words in Context

1. Bill grew up on a farm in Iowa and he wants to go to college to study

agriculture.

2. I want to be flexible about where I work. Also, I can work part-time or full-

time.

3. I want to be a sales associate in a clothing store. Since I speak Spanish, I may

get the job.

4. Are you studying to be a nurse assistant? You will need to take care of

patients.

5. It is good to get a job with good benefits. You can find out about benefits at

the job interview.

6. Some companies prefer you to send your resume and references to them on-

line with your job application.

7. Cuc is an excellent food service worker; she has many job duties.

8. Tomas wants to be a truck driver or operate a forklift in a warehouse.

9. The receptionist in the eye-doctor’s office is good at recording patient

information.

10. I am unemployed right now, but I am studying technology at DMACC. I want

to learn how to install computers.

11. I’m good with technology; I can use a cash register and use word-processing

programs on computers.

12. Once I get more experience at that job, I hope to become an administrator.



1. __________________ the study of farming

2. __________________ not having a job right now

3. __________________ the study of computers

4. __________________ the person who greets patients in a doctor’s office

5. __________________ a machine used to lift heavy objects in a warehouse

6. __________________ a person who works in a cafeteria

7. __________________ names of people you can give to an employer; they will

recommend you for the job

8. __________________ a written summary of skills you have and job experience

9. _________________ a career in which you take care of patients

10. ________________ a career in which you sell clothing, cars, shoes, etc.


a. Besides English, what other languages can you speak?

b. What are some job benefits that people like to have?

c. Have you ever had a job interview?

d. What is a resume? Do you have one?

e. Have you ever filled out a job application? Was it on-line or on paper?

f. What traits do you think are important in good workers?

g. What jobs do you know about?


All About Education

Words in Context

1. I studied at DMACC for two years and earned my Associate’s Degree. I hope to

study for two more years and get a Bachelor Degree.

2. DMACC is a community college; people can study for many programs.

3. I went to my child’s parent-teacher conference at school last week.

4. My favorite subject in high school was language arts/English.

5. Many colleges offer financial aid to help students. Some students take out

loans from banks to pay for schooling.

6. My four-year-old daughter goes to preschool. She gets along well with others.

7. Sometimes children will fool around in class or misbehave. If so, the parents

will get a notice from school.

8. If a subject is difficult, a person can get extra help in school.

9. I left a phone message for the teacher; I hope she will return my call soon.

10. The middle school teacher told me that she sometimes has to help

disrespectful students learn to behave.

11. Most colleges and universities charge tuition to attend the school.



1. _____________________ a meeting between a teacher and parent

2. _____________________ students who are rude

3. _____________________ money given to students to help them pay for

college expenses

4. _____________________ charges that a college asks students to pay

5. _____________________ a two-year college degree

6. _____________________ a four-year college degree

7. ______________________the education a young child gets before

Kindergarten

8. _______________________ after finishing middle school, a student attends

this level

9. _______________________ the subject which includes reading, writing, and

speaking

10. ______________________ what to do if someone doesn’t answer the phone

Comprehension Check

1. I’m thinking about sending my four-year-old to

a. middle school

b. preschool

2. If a middle school student is misbehaving, the school might

a. charge tuition

b. set up a parent-teacher conference

3. After I complete my Associate’s Degree, I hope to get my

a. community college

b. Bachelor’s Degree

4. My son’s teacher invited me to school to discuss his work at

a. a phone message

b. parent teacher conference

5. DMACC and other colleges will help students pay for college with

a. financial aid

b. disrespect


a. What was your favorite subject in elementary school? High school?

b. Why do you want to study more English?

c. Where can you learn about credit classes at DMACC?

d. Do you know someone who had finished college? Who?

e. What are your education goals?

f. What would you like to study?


All about Food

Words in Context

1. Please buy a box of cereal, a pint of coleslaw, and a half-gallon of low-fat milk.

2. The store is having a sale on lettuce, soup, and tuna.

3. I ate lunch at the café with my friend. My meal was good: meatloaf, mashed

potatoes, onion rings, and chocolate cake.

4. How much does a pound of hamburger cost?

5. What will you buy to drink— coffee, cola, iced tea, bottled water, or orange

juice?

6. When trying to eat healthy foods, you should look at the calories and sodium.

You can find the facts on the nutrition labels.

7. Sometimes I buy milk at a convenience store; it costs more, though.

8. The mixed vegetables are full of fiber; they are good for you.

9. Des Moines has an outdoor market on Saturday mornings.

10. Tia’s sister likes to eat hamburgers and French fries. She thinks they taste

delicious.

11. I want to make a salad with fresh cucumbers and beans.

12. He will buy a dozen eggs, a bunch of carrots, and some pork chops.

13. Thanks for inviting me to your picnic; I will bring some macaroni and cheese

and roast chicken to share.

14. Can you tell me what ingredients are in this sambusa?

15. She eats a large quantity of noodles each week.

16. Eating French fries every day can be fattening.



1. _____________________ twelve

2. _____________________ a weight used to measure hamburger

3. _____________________ sliced potatoes cooked in oil

4. _____________________ a salad made with sliced cabbage and dressing

5. _____________________ a green, leafy vegetable used in salads

6. _____________________ several vegetables served together

7. _____________________ an outdoor meal

8. _____________________ another word for pop

9. _____________________ milk that has reduced fat in it

Comprehension Check

1. A person who weighs too much should not eat

a. mixed vegetables

b. French fries

2. You can buy hamburger and fish by the

a. gallon

b. pound

3. You will find out how healthy foods are by

a. looking at them

b. reading the nutrition labels

4. If you are in a hurry, you can find some foods at

a. a picnic

b. a convenience store

5. You will find lots of fresh fruits and vegetables at

a. a picnic

b. an outdoor market

6. You can buy milk by the

a. half-gallon

b. pound


a. What foods do you like to eat?

b. Do you like fresh fruits and vegetables? Where do you buy them?

c. Have you ever gone to the Farmer’s Market in downtown Des Moines?

d. What kinds of foods are healthy?

e. What foods do children like to eat?

f. Do you like to go to picnics?

g. What foods do you like to cook?


All About Safety

Words in Context

1. Children should not be in the kitchen when you are cooking; they might burn

themselves.

2. Make sure that your electrical cords and outlets are safe.

3. Does your family have an escape plan in case of fire? Do you know all the

exits?

4. Do you keep your cleaning supplies stored away from children?

5. It is important to have smoke alarms in an apartment or house.

6. Some people have allergic reactions to food.

7. Be careful if you are in a crowd of people.

8. If someone is having trouble breathing, it is a medical emergency and you

should call an ambulance.

9. If a driver runs a red light, he/she might cause a car accident.

10. Two more emergencies are: becoming unconscious and swallowing poison.

11. The taxi driver got in a traffic jam.



1. _________________ to get very sick after eating some foods

2. _________________ an object put on the ceiling that will buzz if there is

smoke

3. _________________ who you should call if there is an emergency

4. __________________ what might happen to children playing near a stove

5. __________________ to drive through a traffic light when it is red

6. __________________ in a state where you can not speak

7. __________________ a plan that a family uses in case of a house or apartment

fire

Comprehension Check


1. These should be stored away from children

a. cleaning supplies

b. car accidents

2. If a person is having difficulty ___________ you should call an ambulance.

a. laughing

b. breathing

3. If someone swallows poison, it is a/an

a. traffic jam

b. medical emergency


a. Have you ever had a medical emergency?

b. How can people keep their apartments/houses safe?

c. Do you have an escape plan in case of fire?

d. What are some kinds of medical emergencies?


All About the Workplace

Words in Context

1. I need to ask you for a favor. Will you be able to work for me Saturday?

2. Paul reported a work problem to his manager.

3. I always try to be on time; I don’t want to have to call in late.

4. May I ask some questions—can I eat at my desk or do I need to eat in the

break room. What will my rate of pay be? Will I be working overtime hours?

5. Su will be working first shift; she will work regular hours.

6. Money from your pay check will be taken out for Social Security and Medicare.

7. Tio’s grandfather has been retired for five years.

8. Hidalgo protects his hands at work by wearing latex gloves.

9. Would you rather work part-time or full-time?

10. The company expects all its workers to wear employee badges.

11. I can tell what my net pay is by looking at my pay stub.

12. Will you be able to trade shifts with me?



1. __________________ how much your job will pay

2. __________________ to work only part of the work day

3. __________________ to be at work when the job begins

4. __________________ to tell the manager about a problem at work

5. __________________ to eat lunch and work at the same time

6. __________________ money subtracted from your paycheck for these

government programs

7. ___________________ special gloves worn to protect your hands

8. ___________________ an identification badge worn at work

Comprehension Check

Directions: Choose the best answer

1. Yolanda reported a work problem to her

a. co-worker

b. manager

2. I can’t work tomorrow evening. Will you

a. call in sick for me?

b. trade shifts with me?

3. The gross pay is the total amount I earn after money is taken out for Social

Security and

a. Medicare

b. regular hours

4. Ronaldo worked at Firestone for 35 years; now he is

a. on time

b. retired

5. I care for my elderly parents, so I am only able to work

a. full-time

b. part-time

6. I am buying a house, so I want to work as much as possible.

a. I don’t want to work overtime.

b. I do want to work overtime.

7. You can tell your net pay by looking on your

a. gross pay

b. pay stub


a. Do you know someone who wears an employee badge at work?

b. Would you prefer to work part-time or full-time?

c. What is Social Security? Medicare?

d. Why is it good to be on time to work?

e. How can employees be good?

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