Children in England mustn't work until they are 13. They need to have a work permit (许可证) to start working.

The jobs teenagers can do:

Delivering (递送) 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.

 

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