Phil's Fish Shop Employee Exam |
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DIRECTIONS: Imagine that you are a staff member at Phil's Fish Shop, "Where Fish Would Go if They Could Shop!" All new Phil's employees must pass a test before they work with customers. That exam appears below. Respond to each question or assignment. Please write your answers in complete sentences. 1. Mr. Jones has an established aquarium in his home. The water level is low, and he is complaining that something may be wrong with his tank. What important piece of equipment, neglected by Mr. Jones, might resolve the situation? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 2. How would you explain to little Sunny Day why a large fish that looks like the "Rainbow Fish" should not be placed in her new aquarium as soon as it is set up? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Mrs. McCleary's 5-gallon tank has three fish. She wants to add ten guppies. What is your advice? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Mr. March is concerned about the build-up of algae in his tank. What is your recommendation? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ EXTRA! Create a simple handbook for new fish owners that includes recommended equipment, supplies, and practices to follow for the first few weeks. © 2002 by Education World®. Education World grants educators permission to reproduce this page for classroom use.
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