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Delicious Brownies 1. At which temperature should you cook the brownies if you are using a glass pan? A. 300 degrees C. 400 degrees B. 350 degrees D. 450 degrees INGREDIENTS: YOU WILL NEED: 2 EGGS, ½ CUP OIL, AND 1 CUP OF WATER INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Add the eggs, oil, and water to brownie mix and stir thoroughly until batter is smooth. Make sure there are no lumps in the mix. 2. When should you grease the pan? A. After pouring the brownie mix C. Before spreading the mix B. After cutting the brownies D. While the brownies are cooling 2. Pour and spread batter evenly into a greased 9” by 11” pan. If the pan is glass, reduce oven heat by 50° as the brownies could burn at the higher temperature 3. Bake for approximately 15 -17 minutes, or until the mix is cooked throughout. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 2” squares. Enjoy! English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Delicious Brownies INGREDIENTS: YOU WILL NEED: 2 EGGS, ½ CUP OIL, AND 1 CUP OF WATER CORRECT! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Add the eggs, oil, and water to brownie mix and stir thoroughly until batter is smooth. Make sure there are no lumps in the mix. 2. Pour and spread batter evenly into a greased If the pan is glass, reduce oven heat by 50° 9” by 11” pan. Return to Question #2 as the brownies could burn at the higher temperature 3. Bake for approximately 15 -17 minutes, or until the mix is cooked throughout. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 2” squares. Enjoy! English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Delicious Brownies INGREDIENTS: YOU WILL NEED: 2 EGGS, ½ CUP OIL, AND 1 CUP OF WATER CORRECT! INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Add the eggs, oil, and water to brownie mix and stir thoroughly until batter is smooth. Make sure there are no lumps in the mix. 2. Pour and spread batter evenly into a greased 9” by 11” pan Go to Questions #3 and #4 If the pan is glass, reduce oven heat by 50°as the brownies could burn at the higher temperature. 3. Bake for approximately 15 -17 minutes, or until the mix is cooked throughout. Let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into 2” squares. Enjoy! English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Company Policy on PTO (Paid Time Off) The Paid Time Off Policy provides regular, full-time staff members with an amount of paid days away from work. Paid Time Off (PTO) days may be used for vacation, personal time, illness or time off to care for dependents. PTO must be scheduled at least one week in advance and must be approved by your supervisor, except in cases of personal sickness or emergency. The PTO Policy does not cover scheduled holidays, floating holidays, jury duty or bereavement leave. Any questions about earned and/or used PTO should be referred to your immediate supervisor or Human Resources representative. Paid Time Off is earned on an annual basis and begins after 12 months of employment. Full-time workers with one year of employment will accrue seven days of PTO, workers with two years of employment will accrue 14 days, and staff members with three or more years of employment will receive 21 days of PTO in a given employment year. 3. In which of the following situations could PTO be taken? A. A part-time worker who has a family emergency B. A full-time worker with 6 months on the job who wants to take vacation C. A full-time worker with 2 years on the job who has jury duty D. A full-time employee with 1 ½ years on the job who needs to care for his/her sick mother 4. What must one do in order to take PTO? A. Arrange it with your boss on the day that you wish to take non-emergency time off. B. Request the PTO from your boss a minimum of seven days prior to taking the time off. C. Switch shifts with a co-worker to cover your time off. D. Receive approval from the Human Resources department before taking time off. English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

John Smith, smithj@becu. edu Sam Green, greens@becu. edu Re: Conference reimbursement John, Thanks for the information about the technology training conference next week. I’m looking forward to attending, but I have some questions about how to submit for travel pay. If I understand correctly, I’m supposed to personally pay for my hotel room and meals, and will then receive per diem reimbursement upon submitting a travel voucher to the accounting department. Is this correct? Thanks again for your help. Sam 5. The conference activities will likely include: 6. How does one get paid for travel expenses? A. Identifying new travel locations for company vacations. A. Ask the accounting department in advance for the money necessary for the trip. B. Lessons on how to use new computer software B. Use a company credit card to pay for travel expenses. C. Training on company accounting practices C. Pay first, then give a receipt of expenses to the company accountants D. Traveling to several different hotels to find the best one for the company’s needs D. Use an online payment service to purchase necessary items. English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Bargain East Coast University Phone Directory If unable to connect to one of the following numbers or for additional questions, please dial 0 for the main operator Academic Counseling Accounting Admissions Bookstore Cafeteria Community Education Distance Learning Dean’s Office Financial Aid 555 -1920 555 -5862 555 -1993 555 -1751 555 -1236 555 -4578 555 -9273 555 -7779 555 -3334 7. For information about taking classes online, one should call: Human Resources Library Maintenance Occupational Counseling Registrar’s Office Sanitation Services Vocational Education 555 -1118 555 -5928 555 -2000 555 -7979 555 -6465 555 -1822 555 -9929 8. To seek information about how to apply to the university, one should call: A. 555 -7979 A. 555 -1993 B. 555 -3334 B. 555 -1920 C. 555 -9929 C. 555 -1118 D. 555 -9273 D. 555 -3334 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Bargain East Coast University Phone Directory If unable to connect to one of the following numbers or for additional questions, please dial 0 for the main operator Academic Counseling Accounting Admissions Bookstore Cafeteria Community Education 555 -1920 555 -5862 555 -1993 555 -1751 555 -1236 555 -4578 Distance Learning 555 -9273 Dean’s Office Financial Aid 555 -7779 555 -3334 Human Resources Library Maintenance Occupational Counseling Registrar’s Office Sanitation Services Vocational Education CORRECT! Return to Question #8 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/ 555 -1118 555 -5928 555 -2000 555 -7979 555 -6465 555 -1822 555 -9929

Bargain East Coast University Phone Directory If unable to connect to one of the following numbers or for additional questions, please dial 0 for the main operator Academic Counseling Accounting 555 -1920 555 -5862 Admissions 555 -1993 Bookstore Cafeteria Community Education Distance Learning Dean’s Office Financial Aid 555 -1751 555 -1236 555 -4578 555 -9273 555 -7779 555 -3334 Human Resources Library Maintenance Occupational Counseling Registrar’s Office Sanitation Services Vocational Education CORRECT! Go to Questions #9 and #10 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/ 555 -1118 555 -5928 555 -2000 555 -7979 555 -6465 555 -1822 555 -9929

STATE BACKS INCREASED FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT The governor today signed new legislation mandating a 5% across the board increase in funds for local and state police departments. These funds are to come mainly from an increase in toll road fees; fees for most toll roads will increase by 25%, but that number will be doubled for the most heavily trafficked roads. The funds are to be used to recruit new officers, extensively train the recruits, and assist in job placement once the recruits have completed their training course. Additionally, the funds are to be spent on updating technology in the police departments, and to add to retirement benefits for law enforcement personnel. The governor has stated that the new policies are to take effect by January 1 st of next year. 9. The payment for the busiest toll roads will increase by: A. 5% B. 25% 10. The increased funding must be used to: A. Find and teach new recruits, buy new computers, and increase retirement pay. B. Increase the fees on the toll roads. C. 50% C. Pay for the creation of new police departments. D. 75% D. Train older officers in new technology and get them jobs once they retire. English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

STATE BACKS INCREASED FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT The governor today signed new legislation mandating a 5% across the board increase in funds for local and state police departments. These funds are to come mainly from an increase in toll road fees; fees for most toll roads will increase by 25%, but that number will be doubled for the most heavily trafficked roads. The funds are to be used to recruit new officers, extensively train the recruits, and assist in job placement once the recruits have completed their training course. Additionally, the funds are to be spent on updating technology in the police departments, and to add to retirement benefits for law enforcement personnel. The governor has stated that the new policies are to take effect by January 1 st of next year. CORRECT! Return to Question #10 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

STATE BACKS INCREASED FUNDING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT The governor today signed new legislation mandating a 5% across the board increase in funds for local and state police departments. These funds are to come mainly from an increase in toll road fees; fees for most toll roads will increase by 25%, but that number will be doubled for the most heavily trafficked roads. The funds are to be used to recruit new officers, extensively train the recruits, and assist in job placement once the recruits have completed their training course. Additionally, the funds are to be spent on updating technology in the police departments, and to add to retirement benefits for law enforcement personnel. The governor has stated that the new policies are to take effect by January 1 st of next year. CORRECT! Go to Question #11 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

General maintenance of the MP 3 Player To avoid damage or malfunction: • Do not expose the player to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your player or allow objects to fall on your player. • Do not allow your player to be submerged in water. Do not expose headphone socket or battery compartment to water, as water entering the set may cause major damage. • Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may also harm the set. • Active mobile phones in the vicinity may possibly cause temporary interference with your player’s function. • Backup your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device in case of damage to your player. 11. According to the reading, which of the following is true? A. Leaving your MP 3 player out in high temperatures is advisable. B. Keeping copies of downloaded files is a good idea. C. Water will not cause significant damage to your MP 3 player. D. Keeping your MP 3 player active is important. English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

General maintenance of the MP 3 Player To avoid damage or malfunction: • Do not expose the player to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your player or allow objects to fall on your player. • Do not allow your player to be submerged in water. Do not expose headphone socket or battery compartment to water, as water entering the set may cause major damage. • Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may also harm the set. • Active mobile phones in the vicinity may possibly cause temporary interference with your player’s function. • Backup your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device in case of damage to your player. CORRECT! Go to Question #12 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

General maintenance of the MP 3 Player To avoid damage or malfunction: • Do not expose the player to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your player or allow objects to fall on your player. • Do not allow your player to be submerged in water. Do not expose headphone socket or battery compartment to water, as water entering the set may cause major damage. • Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may also harm the set. • Active mobile phones in the vicinity may possibly cause temporary interference with your player’s function. • Backup your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device in case of damage to your player. 12. Which of the following will cause the least damage? A. Dropping your set into water B. Leaving your player in a hot place for a long period of time. C. Using your MP 3 player where many people are talking on cellular phones. D. Cleaning your player with chemical-based cleansers. English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

General maintenance of the MP 3 Player To avoid damage or malfunction: • Do not expose the player to excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. • Do not drop your player or allow objects to fall on your player. • Do not allow your player to be submerged in water. Do not expose headphone socket or battery compartment to water, as water entering the set may cause major damage. • Do not use any cleaning agents containing alcohol, ammonia, benzene, or abrasives as these may also harm the set. • Active mobile phones in the vicinity may possibly cause temporary interference with your player’s function. • Backup your files. Please ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device in case of damage to your player. CORRECT! Go to Questions #13 and #14 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

BECU STUDENT Library Card Name: Elvis Presley Student #: 19830108 City: Memphis U C E B Major: Music & Show Business Pro August 16, 1977 Internet Privileges Available on-site 13. 13 What is the purpose of this card? A. For driving a car 14. What does this sign warn against? A. Danger from pollution B. Danger from electrocution B. Using the internet at work C. Possible poisoning C. Checking out books D. Getting cash from an ATM D. Danger from a possible biomedical situation English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

BECU STUDENT Library Card Name: Elvis Presley Student #: 19830108 City: Memphis U C E B Major: Music & Show Business Pro August 16, 1977 Internet Privileges Available on-site CORRECT! Return to Question #14 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

BECU STUDENT Library Card Name: Elvis Presley Student #: 19830108 City: Memphis U C E B Infection Hazard Major: Music & Show Business Pro August 16, 1977 Internet Privileges Available on-site Handle needles with care CORRECT! Go to Questions #15 and #16 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

15. Carlos needs to get from 5 th Street to the tennis courts. What is the best route for him to take? A. He should take 5 th St. south, and Americana Blvd. west for three blocks, then go north on 2 nd St. until he sees the tennis courts. 1 st Street 2 nd Street B. He should take 5 th St. south, and Americana Blvd. west for one block, then go south on 4 th St. until he sees the tennis courts. C. He should take 5 th St. to Americana Blvd. , then go south on 4 th St. to Sesame St. He should continue on Sesame St. until he sees the tennis courts. D. He should take 5 th St. to Americana Blvd. then go south on 4 th St. to Elm St. He should go left on Elm St. until he sees the tennis courts. 3 rd Street 4 th Street 5 th Street Americana Blvd. SR - International Avenue Tennis Courts Elm St. ONLY National Avenue English Way ONLY English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/ Sesame St. Top St.

! T C E R R O C 1 st Street 2 nd Street 3 rd Street 4 th Street 5 th Street Americana Blvd. SR - International Avenue Go to Question #16 Tennis Courts C. He should take 5 th St. to Americana Blvd. , then go south on 4 th St. to Sesame St. He should continue on Sesame St. until he sees the tennis courts. Elm St. ONLY National Avenue English Way ONLY English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/ Sesame St. Top St.

Tom Kaplan, Director of Marketing Primo Salons 4698 Main St. Chicago, IL 67521 Dear Mr. Kaplan: I am writing in regards to your requests for information concerning Jackson Green’s employment with our company. Jackson worked as a marketing associate, and was well-liked and respected by customers, vendors, and coworkers as well. During his time with us, Jackson not only demonstrated a clear ability to communicate information about our products well, but also was creative and innovative in his marketing strategies. He was responsible for the creation of numerous television and radio ads, and started a very successful Sunday newspaper ad campaign which continues to this very day. All in all, Jackson proved that he has the skills and ability to be a leader. Should you give him the chance to develop his skills as a supervisor, I don’t think you will be disappointed. Thank you for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or have need for any further information. Sincerely, Alison Cooper, Staff Manager Yummy Foods Markets 16. As an employee, Jackson could be described as: A. Hard-working and creative C. Shy and skilled B. Strategic and unfriendly D. Innovative and lazy English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Tom Kaplan, Director of Marketing Primo Salons 4698 Main St. Chicago, IL 67521 Dear Mr. Kaplan: I am writing in regards to your requests for information concerning Jackson Green’s employment with our company. Jackson worked as a marketing associate, and was well-liked and respected by customers, vendors, and coworkers as well. During his time with us, Jackson not only demonstrated a clear ability to communicate information about our products well, but also was creative and innovative in his marketing strategies. He was responsible for the creation of numerous television and radio ads, and started a very successful Sunday newspaper ad campaign which continues to this very day. All in all, Jackson proved that he has the skills and ability to be a leader. Should you give him the chance to develop his skills as a supervisor, I don’t think you will be disappointed. Thank you for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or have need for any further information. Sincerely, Alison Cooper, Staff Manager Yummy Foods Markets CORRECT! Go to Question #17 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Tom Kaplan, Director of Marketing Primo Salons 4698 Main St. Chicago, IL 67521 Dear Mr. Kaplan: I am writing in regards to your requests for information concerning Jackson Green’s employment with our company. Jackson worked as a marketing associate, and was well-liked and respected by customers, vendors, and coworkers as well. During his time with us, Jackson not only demonstrated a clear ability to communicate information about our products well, but also was creative and innovative in his marketing strategies. He was responsible for the creation of numerous television and radio ads, and started a very successful Sunday newspaper ad campaign which continues to this very day. All in all, Jackson proved that he has the skills and ability to be a leader. Should you give him the chance to develop his skills as a supervisor, I don’t think you will be disappointed. Thank you for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or have need for any further information. Sincerely, Alison Cooper, Staff Manager Yummy Foods Markets 17. Alison feels that Jackson, in the future, has the ability to: A. Go on television and radio to promote the company C. Bring more customers to the company B. Develop new and exciting communications strategies D. Become a manager in the marketing field English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Tom Kaplan, Director of Marketing Primo Salons 4698 Main St. Chicago, IL 67521 Dear Mr. Kaplan: I am writing in regards to your requests for information concerning Jackson Green’s employment with our company. Jackson worked as a marketing associate, and was well-liked and respected by customers, vendors, and coworkers as well. During his time with us, Jackson not only demonstrated a clear ability to communicate information about our products well, but also was creative and innovative in his marketing strategies. He was responsible for the creation of numerous television and radio ads, and started a very successful Sunday newspaper ad campaign which continues to this very day. All in all, Jackson proved that he has the skills and ability to be a leader. Should you give him the chance to develop his skills as a supervisor, I don’t think you will be disappointed. Thank you for your consideration, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or have need for any further information. Sincerely, Alison Cooper, Staff Manager Yummy Foods Markets CORRECT! Go to Questions #18 and #19 English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic Our Walk-In Clinic is open seven days a week for urgent and minor care needs of properly enrolled students. No appointment necessary. The Walk-In Clinic is available to treat conditions that require prompt medical attention, but that are not life threatening: Sprains, strains, fractures, and cuts Minor burns Work-related illness or injuries Flu and cold symptoms Earache, sore throat, and fever Stings or bites but Service offered at. . . Gunderson Building BECU Main Campus 1234 West Main St. Suite 214 Hours 8 am to 8 pm, M - F 9 am to 3 pm, Sat & Sun 18. 18 Which of the following would NOT be treated at the clinic? A. Choking on food B. Sneezing regularly for less than a day C. Coughing and a fever D. Straining your back on the job 19. 19 Who is qualified to use this clinic? A. Children, as long as their parents accompany them B. University students C. Any person without health insurance D. That information isn’t stated English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

How to Install a Software program in a Computer 20. In order for your manual installation of new software to properly take effect, what must you do? A. Make sure to only open the A: drive B. Shut down your computer, then turn it back on C. Allow the computer to automatically install the software D. Call the software company for further directions Many software programs, games, and utilities have an Auto. Play feature that will automatically start the setup screen for the software program when the CD is placed in the computer. If your program, game, or utility contains this feature, run the installation through the screen that is opened. If you are installing a program, game, or utility that does not contain this feature or you are installing a program from a floppy diskette, follow these steps: 1. Open My Computer 2. Within the My Computer window, open the drive that contains the installation files. For example, if the files are on a floppy diskette, open the A: drive. 3. Within the drive that contains your files, locate either a setup or install file. Double-clicking on this file should start the installation for the program, game, or utility. Many times the icons associated with the installation files have the same name. 4. Go through the installation windows and chose among the options given to install the program. 5. Once the program installed, you will need to re-start your computer. 6. Reboot your computer and wait to see the new software on the main screen. English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

How to Install a Software program in a Computer Many software programs, games, and utilities have an Auto. Play feature that will automatically start the setup screen for the software program when the CD is placed in the computer. If your program, game, or utility contains this feature, run the installation through the screen that is opened. CORRECT! If you are installing a program, game, or utility that does not contain this feature or you are installing a program from a floppy diskette, follow these steps: 1. Open My Computer 2. Within the My Computer window, open the drive that contains the installation files. For example, if the files are on a floppy diskette, open the A: drive. Click here to finish test 3. Within the drive that contains your files, locate either a setup or install file. Double-clicking on this file should start the installation for the program, game, or utility. Many times the icons associated with the installation files have the same name. 4. Go through the installation windows and chose among the options given to install the program. 5. Once the program installed, you will need to restart your computer. 6. Reboot your computer and wait to see the new software on the main screen. English Language Studies Department www. seminolestate. edu/adult-ed/els/

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