Children in
England mustn't work until they are 13. They need to have a work permit (許可證) to start working.
The jobs
teenagers can do:
Delivering (遞送) newspapers: Many
teenagers will get up early to deliver newspapers to houses in their local area
before going to school. They are known as Paper-boys or Papergirls.
Babysitting:
Looking after young children in their home while their parents have gone out
for the evening is a popular job for teenagers, as they get money for watching
children and television all at the same time!
Helping the
Milkman: From the age of 14 some teenagers help the milkman deliver milk to
houses.
Other popular jobs
: Working in a
shop; Office work; Washing cars ; In a cafe or restaurant. The hours
teenagers (13 and 14 year olds )can work:
School Days:
Not more than 2 hours in one day during the following periods:
Morning 7 a. m. —start of school or Evening : close of school— 7 p. m.
Saturdays: Up to 5
hours between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Sundays:
Up to 2 hours between 7 a.m. and 11 a. m.
Term time:
Up to 12 hours a week (Including weekends)
1. In England how old do children have to be before
they can work?
A. 15. B.
14.
C.10. D. 13.
2. Paper-boys and Papergirls
deliver newspapers
A. early in the
morning
B. at noon
C. in the
afternoon
D. in the evening
3.Teenagers in England can do all of the following
except_________.
A. work in an office
B. work in a night
club
C. look after
young children
D. deliver
newspapers
4. How many hours a week may teenagers work during
the term time?
A.
10. B. 14. C.
17. D. 20.