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)
【小題1】 In England how old do children have to be before they can work?
【小題2】 Paper-boys and Papergirls deliver newspapers
| A．early in the morning |
| B．at noon |
| C．in the afternoon |
| D．in the evening |
【小題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 |
【小題4】 How many hours a week may teenagers work during the term time?
