CLOSER Discovery

Write down one way in which the advertisement limits the type of people who would apply for the flat.

What does "£80 p.c.m." mean?

What are the advantages to the tenant of having a rent book?

If a bill is said to be "quarterly" it arrives ...

Name one risk against which you should insure your home.

You see the following abbreviation in the Housing column of your local newspaper, "Oil c.h.". What does it mean?

Give one reason for taking out an insurance policy, for example on your new stereo.

Wayne (18) says he was hanging around outside the newsagents, minding his own business, when a young policeman asked him to turn out his pockets. The policeman said he suspected that Wayne was carrying stolen goods. He wasn’t. Wayne is now complaining that the policeman had no right to search him. Is this true?

Wayne (18) says he was hanging around outside the newsagents, minding his own business, when a young policeman asked him to turn out his pockets. The policeman said he suspected that Wayne was carrying stolen goods. He wasn’t. Wayne is now complaining that the policeman had no right to search him. Tell Wayne why.

Wayne (18) says he was hanging around outside the newsagents, minding his own business, when a young policeman asked him to turn out his pockets. The policeman said he suspected that Wayne was carrying stolen goods. He wasn’t. Wayne is now complaining that the policeman had no right to search him. If Wayne wanted to make an official complaint, to whom should he complain?

Tracey (18) rode her motorbike without “L” plates even though she hadn’t passed her test. She said she was sorry to the policewoman who stopped her but she’s received a summons to appear in court. Must she tell her parents what has happened?

Tracey (18) rode her motorbike without “L” plates even though she hadn’t passed her test. She said she was sorry to the policewoman who stopped her but she’s received a summons to appear in court. Can she plead guilty by post?

Tracey (18) rode her motorbike without “L” plates even though she hadn’t passed her test. She said she was sorry to the policewoman who stopped her but she’s received a summons to appear in court. In which type of court will her case be heard?

Before you are allowed to drive a motor-cycle or car, you must first have insurance. What is "third party" motor insurance?

If you have your parents' consent, what is the youngest age at which you can get married in Great Britain?

If you are eating a meal in a public house, at what age can you drink alcohol with it?

At what age does a child legally become an adult in Great Britain?

To which one local representative could you write for details of the new factory?

How could you find out the name and address of this person? I could find the address of this person by

You write your letters and eventually get replies, but you are still worried. In the meantime you hear some of your friends and family say that they too are concerned about the effects of the new factory. After discussing this, you all decide to demand some clearer answers to your questions. Make one suggestion as to how you could proceed.

You must make sure that everyone in your neighbourhood gets to hear about the activities you have planned. How could you set about telling them?

You and your family will be away from home for two weeks. List two different precautions you should take to protect your home.

Read the three statements below about getting married. Only one of these statements is true. Tick the box next to the true statement.

What title is given to those who are elected to local government?

What is the "electoral register"?

What tax is used by a local Council to raise money each year from its area?

If someone calls at your door saying that he/she has been sent by the Council or the Gas Board, what is the first thing you should do?

Surname

Title

First name/s

Nationality

DoB

Marital status

No. of children

Address and Post Code

Present occupation

Qualifications gained (with grades) AND/OR Examinations to be taken (specify which)

Details of any useful experience

Reason for your application

REFEREE Give the name and position of a person (other than a member of your family) who has known you for at least three years, and who will support your application.

Date

When writing for information about jobs, you might be asked to send a "s.a.e.". What is this?

The picture shows a young man at an interview for an office job that he hopes to get. Write down two things you think may be wrong with his attitude or behaviour.

The picture shows a young man at an interview for an office job that he hopes to get. Write down two things you think may be wrong with his attitude or behaviour.

You were interviewed for a job in a large firm by a member of the Personnel Department. Name one other important job which the Personnel Department does besides giving interviews.

Your new boss gives you a card and tells you that you must "clock in" every day. What does she mean?

Jane says: "We can start work at any time between 8 am and 10 am in the morning and finish between 4 pm and 6 pm". What is the name of this kind of arrangement?

Sharon and Mark have recently started a new job and have been undergoing a period of induction and training. Give an example of the sort of activities arranged for them during this period.

People work for a number of reasons. One is to earn money. Give one other reason.

If you are 16, and you leave school in July, without a job, in which month can you first claim Supplementary Benefit?

John (17) has lost his job. The firm made him redundant after three months. Is he entitled to redundancy pay?

John (17) has lost his job. The firm made him redundant after three months. Will he get unemployment benefit?

John (17) has lost his job. The firm made him redundant after three months. Will he get supplementary benefit?

John (17) has lost his job. The firm made him redundant after three months. Is he eligible for a place on a Youth Training Scheme?

John would prefer a job again. Where should he go for advice?

Phillip has a job in retailing. What kind of place does he work in?

Sandra has a job in catering. What kind of place does she work in?

When a manufacturing company is planning a new product it often carries out "market research" first. Name one way in which "market research" can be done.

Some sections of industry are owned by the state. Tick the state-owned industry named in the list below.

Fill in the missing word in the next sentence. Chambers of ... represent businesses in the local community.

What does it mean if a shop sells goods on "credit"?

What is "interest" on a loan?

What do the letters "C.O.D." stand for?

Give one reason why firms should take complaints about faulty goods seriously.

Sally is a secretary. Her boss, Mr Target, has signed a letter which is now ready for posting. Would Mr Target put the letter in his "in-tray" or his "out-tray" ready for Sally to collect and post?

Many companies are introducing new technology. Name one advantage and one disadvantage for the employer. Advantage for employer

Many companies are introducing new technology. Name one advantage and one disadvantage for the employer. Disadvantage for employer

The management of some firms spend a great deal of money producing a glossy staff magazine. Give one reason why they do this.

The management of some firms spend a great deal of money producing a glossy staff magazine. What information might you expect to find in such a magazine?

Is a public limited company state owned?

Is British Rail a public limited company?

Is Marks and Spencer a public limited company?

June Salter is a shop steward. What does a shop steward do?

Look at the notice about union elections. Why do trade unions have "health and safety representatives"?

The trade union talks to management about pay. What else do unions discuss with management?

Joe Lawson is a welder who works for a shipyard. His basic rate of pay is £8.00 per hour for a 38 hour week. At present he can earn overtime pay at "time and a half". What does the term "time and a half" mean?

Joe is earning all this overtime because his shipyard is completing a rush order for a company in Saudi Arabia. A penalty clause has been put in the contract in case the order is not ready on time. The words "penalty clause" mean

Joe knows that if he and his mates work hard the shipyard will be able to complete the order in time and make a big profit. What is a "profit"?

One way a shipyard could make use of its profits would be to pay higher wages. Name one other way profits can be used.

Name one reason besides making money, why they might want to start their own business.

How can they find out how many people are likely to use the "odd job" service? They can

They have only got £90 in cash between them and the equipment they need costs £150.00. How could they try and get the equipment? They could

Give one disadvantage of being self-employed.

Why do they need a receipt book?

Name two ways they can let people know about their "odd job service".