Understanding Common Terms

What does “retail” mean?

• Selling goods directly to customers

• Buying products in bulk

• Manufacturing products

• A type of advertisement

A refund is…

• The money you get back after returning an item

• A discount on a new purchase

• A free gift from a store

• A credit card payment

What does “empathetic” mean?

• Understanding and sharing another person’s feelings

• Ignoring people’s emotions

• Being dishonest

• Feeling sad all the time

If someone is outgoing, they are…

• Shy and quiet

• Friendly and social

• Always serious

• Uninterested in people

What does “drought” mean?

• A long period without rain

• A sudden earthquake

• A snowstorm

• Heavy flooding

What does “evacuate” mean?

• To leave a dangerous place for safety

• To build new houses

• To predict the weather

• To start a new business

What does “hygiene” refer to?

• Cleanliness and personal care

• Doing physical exercises

• Sleeping for long hours

• Eating sugary foods

If someone is malnourished, they are…

• Suffering from poor nutrition

• Sleeping too much

• Exercising too often

• Eating too much food

What is artificial intelligence (AI)?

• A computer system that mimics human thinking

• A new form of language

• A type of medicine

• A new smartphone brand

What does “innovation” mean?

• A new and creative idea or invention

• A repeated tradition

• A failed experiment

• A form of storytelling