Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Adele's Record-Breaking Success Not Easy to Replicate

Adele's Record-Breaking Success Not Easy to Replicate*

What is Adele's album titled?
  1. 3.38
  2. 1991
  3. 21
  4. 25


"If you don't recognize that _________, then I hope that ___________ you're living under has central heating."
  1. chord, sock
  2. chord, rock
  3. cord, sock
  4. cord, rock


Who is Adele's label?

  1. Sony
  2. Rhapsody
  3. iTunes
  4. Spotify


Name a reason why her cds sell well: _______________________________________









* Adams, Kimberly. "Adele's record-breaking success not easy to replicate." Marketplace.org. http://www.marketplace.org/2015/11/30/business/adeles-record-breaking-success-not-easy-replicate. (accessed Dec. 1, 2015).


ANSWERS:

4, 2 (chord is a musical term, cord = rope, and "He lives under a rock" = "He does not know current news/events/trends/styles"), 1, She is not streaming her music, She has not released new songs for a long time, The cds make good Christmas gifts, etc.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Seasonal Temps Prep for the Holiday Rush*

Who is this story about?
  1. Students
  2. Parents
  3. Temporary workers
  4. White-color worker


What does Chris do during the summer?
  1. Sailing instructor
  2. FedEx Ground worker
  3. Warehouse jobs
  4. Santa’s elves


Name something they like about Christmas jobs:____________________________







* Martin, Michel. "Seasonal Temps Prep for the Holiday Rush." NPR.org. http://www.npr.org/2015/11/22/457027433/seasonal-temps-prep-for-the-holiday-rush (accessed Nov. 25, 2015).


ANSWERS:

3 , 1 , they can do it in their free time / the joy of the season / it is fun / etc.
Startup Creates Neighbor-to-Neighbor Food Sharing*

Where do these cooks work?
  1.  In restaurants
  2.  In cafeterias
  3.  In their home
What is on the Josephine menu this week?
  1. Soup and salmon burgers
  2. Warm cornbread and roasted turkey
  3. Organic applesauce and mashed potatoes
What are some dangers of this service?
  1. The food could be disgusting
  2. The kitchens might not be clean
  3.  The kitchen might be cold
  4. The food could be cheap

Is this service checked by the government?
  1.  Yes
  2.  No
What kind of professor is Jesse Catlin?
  1. Marketing
  2. Business
  3. Economics
  4. Cooking

How much does Lissette Silvia charge per meal? Between ________ - _____________

How much does she make per batch? Between _________ - _____________








* McClurg, Lesley. “Startup creates neighbor-to-neighbor food sharing." Marketplace.org. http://www.marketplace.org/2015/11/25/business/startup-creates-neighbor-neighbor-food-sharing (accessed Nov. 25, 2015).



ANSWERS:

3 , 1, 2 , 2 , 1 , between $10-$15, between $200-$250