GMRC 4: Review Activity (Thrifty & Cleanliness)

Aling Rosa sells vegetables in the market. She notices some of her tomatoes are slightly bruised. A thrifty person would advise Aling Rosa to:

• a) Throw away the bruised tomatoes to maintain a good display.

• b) Sell the bruised tomatoes at a discounted price

• c) Complain to her supplier about the quality of the tomatoes.

• d) Buy new, perfect tomatoes to replace the bruised ones.

Jose wants a new basketball. He already has two that are still usable. His family is saving money for his sister's medical needs. The most responsible and thrifty action for Jose would be to:

• a) Insist on getting the new basketball because his friends have new ones.

• B) Borrow money from a classmate to buy the new basketball.

• c) Ask his parents to buy him the basketball even if they don't have enough money.

• d) Use his existing basketballs and appreciate what he has, understanding his family's situation.

Your family is having a fiesta. There's a lot of leftover food. A thrifty family in line with Filipino values would:

• a) Pack the leftover food neatly and share it with neighbors or store it properly for future meals.

• B) Throw away the excess food to avoid it going bad.

• c) Order more food because they are worried it won’t be enough.

• d) Leave the leftover food on the table for anyone to eat anytime.

Lita's family received a bonus from her father's work. They need a new refrigerator, but their old one still works, although not as efficiently. A thrifty decision would be to:

• a) Immediately buy the newest and most expensive refrigerator.

• B) Use the bonus to go on a family vacation instead.

• C) Repair the old refrigerator if possible and save the bonus money for future needs like education or emergencies.

• d) Borrow money to buy a very high-end refrigerator.

Your class is having a project that requires recycled materials. You don't have any at home. The most thrifty and resourceful approach would be to:

• a) Look around your community for recyclable materials like old newspapers, cardboard boxes, or plastic bottles.

• B) Not participate in the project because you don't have the materials.

• C) Ask your classmates to give you some of their materials.

• d) Buy new materials from the store.

You are eating your merienda (snack) in the classroom. You finish your food and have a banana peel and a plastic wrapper. The most responsible and hygienic way to dispose of them is to:

• a) Hide them under your chair so no one sees them.

• B) Throw the banana peel out the window because it's biodegradable.

• C) Leave them on your desk so the teacher can throw them away.

• d) Put the banana peel in the compost bin (if available) and the plastic wrapper in the proper trash bin.

Your family just finished eating dinner. Everyone is full and wants to relax. What is the most responsible and hygienic thing to do before relaxing?

• a) Leave the dishes on the table and watch TV.

• B) Help clear the table and wash the dishes.

• C) Ask someone else to wash the dishes for you.

• d) Leave the dirty dishes for the next day.

You are playing outside and accidentally step in a puddle of muddy water. What is the most hygienic action to take immediately?

• a) Continue playing and ignore the mud.

• B) Wipe your muddy shoes on the doormat of your house.

• C) Clean your shoes and feet before entering the house to avoid spreading the dirt.

• d) Ask your parents to clean your shoes and feet for you.

Your school is having a Brigada Eskwela (school clean-up drive). You notice a lot of trash scattered around the playground. What is the best way to contribute to a cleaner environment?

• a) Pick up the trash and dispose of it properly in the designated bins.

• B) Complain to the teachers about the dirty playground.

• C) Wait for someone else to clean it up.

• d) Tell your friends not to litter, but not pick up the trash yourself.

You are using the public restroom at the mall. You notice there is no soap. What is the most hygienic action to take after using the toilet?

• a) Borrow soap from someone else in the restroom.

• B) Wipe your hands on your pants or shirt.

• C) Leave the restroom quickly without washing your hands.

• d) Use hand sanitizer if you have it, or wash your hands with water as best as you can.