Seasonal Temps Prep for the Holiday Rush*

http://www.npr.org/2015/11/22/457027433/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*

http://www.marketplace.org/2015/11/25/business/startup-creates-neighbor-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