Reading a Recipe
Read the recipe, then answer the questions.
Veggie Pasta Bake (serves 2)
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta (dry)
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped vegetables
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Boil the pasta for 8 minutes, then drain the water.
- Mix the pasta, sauce, vegetables, and olive oil in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before you eat.
1. What temperature do you set the oven to?
°F
2. This recipe serves 2 people. You need enough for 4 people. Double each amount.
| Ingredient | Serves 2 | Serves 4 (double) |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 2 cups | cups |
| Pasta sauce | 1 cup | cups |
| Shredded cheese | 1 cup | cups |
| Chopped vegetables | 1/2 cup | cup |
| Olive oil | 1 tablespoon | Tbsp |
3. Boiling takes 8 minutes and baking takes 20 minutes. How many minutes of cooking is that in all?
minutes
4. You start cooking at 4:45. Boiling and baking take those minutes. What time is it when the baking finishes?
Type it like 5:13
5. Why does Step 6 tell you to let the food cool for 5 minutes? write your idea
Shopping List, Sales Tax & a Budget
Work out the costs, add the tax, and stay in budget.
You are buying everything for the Veggie Pasta Bake for 4 people: 2 boxes of pasta and 1 of each other item.
Store prices: Pasta (box) $1.80 · Pasta sauce (jar) $2.50 · Cheese (bag) $3.25 · Vegetables (bag) $2.40 · Olive oil (bottle) $4.75
Store prices: Pasta (box) $1.80 · Pasta sauce (jar) $2.50 · Cheese (bag) $3.25 · Vegetables (bag) $2.40 · Olive oil (bottle) $4.75
1. Fill in the cost of each row. Multiply how many × price each.
| Item | How many | Price each | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 2 | $1.80 | $ |
| Pasta sauce | 1 | $2.50 | $ |
| Shredded cheese | 1 | $3.25 | $ |
| Vegetables | 1 | $2.40 | $ |
| Olive oil | 1 | $4.75 | $ |
| Subtotal | $ | ||
Add 6% sales tax: Total = Subtotal × 1.06
Example: $10.00 × 1.06 = $10.60
2. Add the 6% sales tax.
$16.50 × 1.06 = $
3. You have $20.00. Can you buy everything?
4. How much money is left?
$20.00 − total = $
5. If you did not buy the olive oil, what would the new subtotal be?
$
Filling Out a Job Application
Practice typing your own information. This part is not scored.
Riverside Market Job Application practice — not scored
Reading a Work Schedule
Read your weekly schedule, then answer the questions.
| Day | Shift | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Morning | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Off | — | — |
| Wednesday | Afternoon | 2:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | Morning | 9:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Friday | Afternoon | 3:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Morning | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
1. Which day do you have off?
2. Which three days do you work in the morning? Tap all three.
3. How many hours long is the Friday shift?
hours
4. Your boss says arrive 10 minutes early. What time should you get to work on Wednesday?
Type it like 1:50
5. Add up your hours for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
hours
Fill Out a Time-Off Request practice — not scored
Reading a Pay Stub
Read your paycheck stub, then work out your take-home pay.
| Riverside Market | Pay period: June 1 – June 7 |
|---|---|
| Hours worked | 20 |
| Pay rate (per hour) | $15.00 |
| Gross pay (hours × rate) | $300.00 |
| Deduction — Federal tax | − $30.00 |
| Deduction — State tax | − $15.00 |
| Net pay (take-home) | ? |
1. How many hours did you work this pay period?
hours
2. What is your pay rate for each hour?
$
3. Check the gross pay yourself: 20 hours × $15.00 =
$
4. Add the two deductions together: $30.00 + $15.00 =
$
5. Find your net pay (take-home): gross pay − deductions =
$
6. Why is your net pay less than your gross pay? write your idea
Making a Bank Deposit
Fill out the deposit slip and add up your total.
You are depositing: $40.00 in cash and one check for $255.00 (your paycheck).
Deposit Slip — Riverside Bank
| Cash | $ |
| Check | $ |
| Total Deposit (cash + check) | $ |
1. A friend asks how much you put in the bank today. What would you tell them? write your answer
Writing Emails
Read the email, answer the questions, then write two of your own.
To: team@riversidemarket.com Subject: Staff meeting on Friday
Dear Team,Please remember our staff meeting is on Friday at 3:00 PM in the break room. Bring your name badge. If you cannot come, please email me by Thursday.
Thank you,
Ms. Reed, Manager
1. What day and time is the meeting?
Day: Time:
2. Where is the meeting?
3. What should you bring?
4. What should you do if you cannot come to the meeting?
Part B — Write an email to miss the meeting. write your own — not scored
You have a doctor's appointment Friday at 3:00 PM, so you cannot come. Write to Ms. Reed. Tell her you cannot come and why.
Part C — Write an email because you are running late. write your own — not scored
The bus is late and you will be about 15 minutes late for your shift. Write to your manager, Ms. Reed. Say sorry, tell her why, and say what time you will arrive.
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