The Challenge of Running a Family Business Pre-Reading Activity

Question 1 of 10

1

For many parents, communicating with their teenage children can be a big CHALLENGE. At this age children may not want to talk to their parents about their problems.

Select one of the following:

an exciting event
a difficult thing that makes you try hard

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

Brandon will be a great sports reporter because of his great ENTHUSIASM for sports.

Select one of the following:

difficulty with something
strong feeling of liking something

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

My children DEPEND ON me to drive them to school.

Select one of the following:

need someone to provide something
help someone

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Esther's store isn't making much money. She's worried that it's going to FAIL.

Select one of the following:

be unsuccessful
break the law

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Rebeca's GOALS for the future do not include joining the family business.

Select one of the following:

things that you want to do
subjects that you study

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Anielka is spending more time with her friends and less time studying. Her father is worried about her change in LIFESTYLE.

Select one of the following:

the way that you dress
the way that you live

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

My grandmother will PASS DOWN her jewelry to my mother.

Select one of the following:

give something to a younger person
create something

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Fabian still thinks he's going to become a basketball star. He needs to be more REALISTIC about his career.

Select one of the following:

interested and excited
understanding what is possible

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Ramses' RESPONSIBILITY at home is taking out the garbage. His brother has to set the table for dinner.

Select one of the following:

things that you must buy
jobs or duties that you must do

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

My cousin has a TALENT for writing. She writes wonderful stories.

Select one of the following:

natural skill or ability
thing you want

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The Challenge of Running a Family Business Pre-Reading Activity

Question 1 of 10

For many parents, communicating with their teenage children can be a big CHALLENGE. At this age children may not want to talk to their parents about their problems.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

Brandon will be a great sports reporter because of his great ENTHUSIASM for sports.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

My children DEPEND ON me to drive them to school.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

Esther's store isn't making much money. She's worried that it's going to FAIL.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

Rebeca's GOALS for the future do not include joining the family business.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

Anielka is spending more time with her friends and less time studying. Her father is worried about her change in LIFESTYLE.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

My grandmother will PASS DOWN her jewelry to my mother.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

Fabian still thinks he's going to become a basketball star. He needs to be more REALISTIC about his career.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

Ramses' RESPONSIBILITY at home is taking out the garbage. His brother has to set the table for dinner.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

My cousin has a TALENT for writing. She writes wonderful stories.

Select one of the following:

Explanation