Worksheets

A paragraph about economic sector with blanks.

Idioms: 

• give the boot
• a lame duck
• feeling the pinch
• in the red
• hit rock bottom
• in the black
• playing with fire
• step into his shoes
• a firm hand
• pay dividends
• After months of poor performance, the company decided to __________ the CEO and look for a replacement.
• Ever since the elections, the outgoing president has been seen as __________, with very little influence.
• Due to the economic downturn, many families are __________ and struggling to make ends meet.
• The business was struggling for years, constantly __________, unable to turn a profit.
• When he lost his job and his savings, he truly __________ and didn’t know where to turn.
• After years of hard work, the company finally got __________ and started making a profit.
• Be careful with your investments; you’re __________ by putting all your money in high-risk stocks.
• When the manager resigned, it was difficult for anyone to __________ and maintain the same level of leadership.
• The new leader ruled the team with __________, ensuring discipline and focus at all times.
• Consistently investing in employee training will surely __________ in the long run, improving performance and morale.

The video game Fortnite is more popular than, movies and streaming videos among young people. This is according to the video streaming service Netflix. Gaming is becoming more and more popular with young people worldwide. TV viewing is becoming less popular. Netflix said Fortnite was now more of a competitor than HBO - another popular streaming company. Fortnite is much more popular with young men. A study from the American Economic Association found that between 2015 and 2017, men aged between 21 and 30 spent more time on gaming. Their playing rose from 2.3 hours a day to 4 hours, while time spent on watching TV, movies or streaming fell.

Netflix said it must do more to compete with Fortnite. It said the video game was a big challenge in "the global war for Internet users' attention". Netflix said: "We compete with, and lose to, Fortnite....There are thousands of competitors in this market [trying] to entertain consumers." Fortnite is owned by the company Epic Games. It has over 200 million registered users. More than 80 million people log in to play the game each month. Fortnite is so popular because the game's competitive version is free to play. However, other parts of the game helped Epic Games to make $3 billion in profit last year. Epic has plans to build its own app and game store that will be cheaper than Apple's and Google's.

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STUDENTS THINK FAKE NEWS IS FACT AND ARE USING IT IN THEIR SCHOOLWORK, SAY TEACHERS

Teachers are frustrated that students can’t accept that some stories on social networks are false, while experts suggest that students need better education about online dangers. Students believe that fake news is a fact, and are repeating it in lessons and using it in written work, teachers have warned. More than a third of teachers say their students have used false information that they found online, according to a survey by a teacher’s union.

The union’s general secretary Chris Keates said that the information was "worrying" and it showed that internet companies have a lot of power to influence people’s opinions, especially young people. International education experts are becoming more worried about the situation and say that teachers will need to teach children how to spot fake news. Others were frustrated that students didn’t believe that news they had seen on Facebook and other social media sites was not true, even when the problem was explained to them. One teacher said that students often thought that fake news sites were real, and also that anything that President Donald Trump said was a fact. Last week, German officials said they would give fines of up to 50 million euro to social networks if they didn’t take down illegal fake news posts. The new law would give social networks 24 hours to delete or block the content and seven days to concentrate on more complicated cases. Commenting on the results of the survey, Ms. Keates said that she was worried about the trend, particularly because many young people have never known a world without internet, and are less able to judge whether information that they read online is real or fake. She added that: "It is important for children and young people to be made aware that not everything they see and read online is real."

She said that teachers are trying to help educate students about using false information, but added that it was important for internet providers and websites to take responsibility for any material that is available, and also to deal with people who misuse their services. Last month, Andreas Schleicher, the director of education and skills at OECD (The Organization of Economic co-operation and Development) said that in the modern age, being able to tell the difference between what is real and what is fake is a critical skill. He added that: "This is something that we believe schools can do something about."

Adapted from the Independent by Rachel Pells, April 12th, 2017

Inflation is an economic concept introduced in the early 20th century by the German economist “Heinrich Von”. It refers to the uncontrollable increase in the general price level of goods and services. This price increase is analyzed and defined through various Fundamental analysis indices such as CPI, PPI, and PCE.

Brainstorm the different types of resources that are used/needed to make a Jimboomba State School uniform shirt made from cotton.

Using the presentation we saw in class, fill in the blanks!

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two parrt economic

reference of pronouns

economic sectors

🧠 A. Gap filling (1 point each)

Fill in each gap with one word only.

1. When I was offered a higher salary, I decided to hand in my {resignation}.
2. Many graduates nowadays struggle to find a job that matches their {qualifications}.
3. He’s been working {for} the same company for over fifteen years.
4. If you can’t come to work due to illness, you must provide a medical {certificate}.
5. She’s under a lot of {pressure} to meet the deadlines this quarter.
6. The company had to make several employees {redundant} due to the economic crisis.
7. After years of hard work, he finally got a well-deserved {promotion}.
8. During the interview, they asked me to talk about my previous {work} experience.

✍️ B. Translate into English (2 points each)

Translate the following sentences into English.
(Type your translation into the box below each sentence.)

1. Firma zaoferowała jej stanowisko kierownicze po roku pracy.
   { }
2. Jeśli chcesz wziąć kilka dni wolnego, musisz wypełnić odpowiedni formularz.
   { }
3. Został zwolniony, ponieważ nie spełniał oczekiwań przełożonych.
   { }
4. Otrzymała premię za wyjątkowe wyniki sprzedaży.
   { }
5. Lubi swoją pracę, mimo że jest bardzo stresująca i wymagająca.
   { }
6. Kiedy przechodzisz na emeryturę, możesz w końcu odpocząć od zawodowych obowiązków.
   { }
7. On często bierze nadgodziny, żeby zarobić więcej pieniędzy.
   { }

🔗 C. Match the words to make collocations (1 point each)

Write the correct letter (a–h) next to each number.

1. career → {b}
2. job → {f}
3. working → {g}
4. annual → {d}
5. company → {e}
6. permanent → {a}
7. part-time → {c}
8. unpaid → {h}

a. contract
b. development
c. leave
d. review
e. meeting
f. position
g. experience
h. internship

🧾 D. Multiple Choice (1 point each)

Choose the correct answer (a, b, c or d).

1. If you’re unhappy in your job, it’s best to _________ and look for something new.
   {b: resign}
2. A person who supervises and trains young workers is called _________.
   {b: a mentor}
3. The new project has been put _________ until next year.
   {b: on the back burner}
4. She was praised for thinking _________ and finding an innovative solution.
   {a: outside the box}
5. The company went _________ after years of financial problems.
   {a: in the red}
6. If a product is selling like hotcakes, it’s _________.
   {b: very popular}
7. He’s such a _________ person — everyone in the office likes him.
   {d: people-oriented}

💬 E. Idioms & Expressions – Gap filling (1 point each)

Complete the sentences with one of the idioms:
(in the red / have a lot on your plate / put off / crunch the numbers / take off / win-win situation)

1. We need to {crunch the numbers} before deciding whether the project is profitable.
2. I can’t join you this weekend — I really {have a lot on my plate} at work.
3. Sales have really {taken off} since we launched our new website.
4. Let’s not {put off} this decision any longer.
5. A flexible schedule is a {win-win situation} for both the employer and employees.

Drag and Drop the correct activities with the picture.

Complete the WS

FILL IN USING VOCABULARY FROM A VIDEO

Activity Description for Teachers and Students

In this activity, students will explore the fascinating world of the most expensive liquids. The lesson begins with an engaging video that highlights various liquids and their economic significance. Following the video, students will familiarize themselves with key vocabulary related to the topic, such as "liquid," "venom," and "insulin."

Students will then work through a simplified transcript to reinforce their understanding of the content. They will engage in discussions by answering open-ended questions that encourage them to express their thoughts and relate the material to personal experiences. This activity aims to enhance vocabulary, listening comprehension, and speaking skills in an enjoyable and informative way.

Practice using economic vocabulary found in Gary Paulsen's novel "Lawn Boy"

Economic words used in Gary Paulsen's novel, "Lawn Boy"

True or False exercise based on the documentary Warring and Roaring.