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)
In England how old do children have to be before they can work?
A.15. | B.14. | C.10. | D.13. |
Paper-boys and Papergirls deliver newspapers
A.early in the morning |
B.at noon |
C.in the afternoon |
D.in the evening |
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 |
How many hours a week may teenagers work during the term time?
A.10. | B.14. | C.17. | D.20. |