Part-time jobs for 15 and 16 years olds
Waiter / Waitress A job as a waiter or waitress is a good choice for 16-year-olds. Not only can one earn $9-$12 an hour, but they can also get the tips (小费). Most people that visit a restaurant don’t just have good food. They come here to relax and have a good time. Besides serving food quickly, a young waiter who talks to them politely with a smile on his face will make the diners enjoy their time at the restaurant. |
Work in a library If one is fond of books, working in a library is another suitable choice. Besides the pay is good, it offers a lot of free time when students can actually sit down and finish their homework. So on returning home, they would have time to hang around with friends or just relax. So working in a library is an excellent part-time job for teens, especially for school students. |
Internet jobs There are many ways of making money through online jobs like clicking on advertisements, visiting sites and signing up with them. However, such online jobs don’t pay well. A better Internet job for teens is to complete online surveys. These are quite simple surveys that usually ask one about his/ her opinions and ideas. Many companies use these ideas to make products designed for teenagers. |
1.What does the writer think of the job as a waiter/waitress?
A. It needs a period of training.
B. It pays much more than other jobs.
C. It can improve one’s leadership skills.
D. Making diners comfortable is part of the job.
2.A student who is busy with his research paper will probably choose to work ______.
A. in a restaurant B. in a library C. on the Internet D. in an IT company
3.The writer wrote this text to ______.
A. tell us the importance of doing part-time jobs
B. advise teenagers how to choose a part-time job
C. teach young people how to make lots of money
D. introduce his/her experience of doing part-time jobs
4.Why do some companies ask the teens to do surveys?
A. The teens have more free time.
B. They can pay less to the teens.
C. They need advice to make products for teens.
D. The teens usually express their true opinions.
According to Hunan Daily, in Yongxing County of Hunan Province, retired teacher Chen and his wife are living in a natural cave (山洞), and they quite enjoy such life.
Chen’s cave is 20 meters wide and 8 meters deep. Lichens (青苔)can be seen everywhere in it. Chen says that the place is free of pollution.
Because of being poor, they moved into the cave, Chen said. In 1975, the houses of his families and his neighbors were all burned to the ground in the fire. Chen was then already married and badly needed a house to live in. But he had no money to build a house, so he had to live in his relatives’ houses as long as 5 years.
In 1980, he happened to discover this cave, immediately he and his family members decided to live in there. Chen thought the cave could be a temporary（临时的）living place, but it never occurred to him that it could be his home in the next 28 years. Chen recalled that the first couple of days were the most difficult period, “I put up some wooden boards for a gate, but they were all blown away by wind that same night.”
Chen has two sons and a daughter, and they all left the cave after they got married. Now Chen’s old friends once in a while visit him in his cave drinking and playing Chinese chess. For Chen, the most enjoyable thing is to raise bees and grow kinds of plants.
1.From the passage we know what Chen likes to do most is ____.
A. drinking and playing chess with his friends
B. raising bees and growing plants
C. doing farm work in the fields
D. recalling his past life
2.What had happened to his house before he moved into the cave?
A. His house was blown away by wind.
B. His house was washed away by floods.
C. His house was destroyed by fire.
D. The text doesn’t mention it.
3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All of Chen’s children are studying in the university.
B. Chen’s friends hardly come to the cave to see him.
C. Chen and his children still live together in the cave.
D. Chen found the cave quite by accident.
4.The purpose of the passage is to ____.
A. introduce a natural cave to people
B. tell us something about a teacher living in the cave for 28 years
C. explain how the Chens suffered during the 28 years
D. expect more people to visit Chen’s cave
Eyesight problems are common among all ages and if they are left untreated, they can cause serious headaches or other problems. The good news is that most eyesight problems can easily be sorted out by wearing glasses.
Regular eye tests are important for everyone. Children and teenagers, under the age of 16 and up to the age of 19 for those full-time education, have the right to have eye tests for free in Britain. As the eye test is free, there’s no excuse for not having a regular eye test. Doctors suggest that it’s better to have an eye test about once a year.
Wearing glasses isn’t always regarded as all that cool and teens who suddenly need to wear glasses may find it difficult to accept. If they’ve grown up wearing glasses, then they may be more used to it. However, if your eyes are in poor health, not wearing glasses can put even more pressure on your eyes and could make them even worse.
Thankfully, the days of little choice of glasses frames (框架) for teenagers are gone and there’s now a wide selection of frames. If a teen does need to wear glasses, then it’s good to let him or her choose the type, as he or she will be able to choose something he or she feels comfortable. Don’t forget to be guided by the experts on glasses too.
1. According to the text, teens in the UK ______.
A. have few eyesight problems
B. can design their own glasses
C. change their glasses very often
D. can check their eyes without paying
2.How often do doctors suggest teens to have an eye test?
A. Once a month.B. Once every six months.
C. Once a year. D. Twice a year.
3.It can be learned from the text that teens ______.
A. find it difficult to buy comfortable glasses
B. prefer to wear cool glasses at an early age
C. are advised to wear glasses if their eyesight is poor
D. think they are much cooler when wearing glasses
4.In the past, teens who wanted to buy glasses ______.
A. were unable to find the right glasses
B. only had a few styles to choose from
C. could not find an expert to ask for advice
D. were worried about the quality of glasses
Tears went out of my eyes when I talked to my parents on the phone. What were they doing when I them? This is what I want to know most. I had supper at five in the dining room. There is no need for me to cook and wash the dishes. , now it is the time for my parents. Dad works from seven in the morning to nine in the evening. , all of the housework is to my mum alone. She also has to work in the vineyard(葡萄园) her own job.
Every day she at 4 o’clock in the morning, and then works till dark. One day I called her at 7:30 in the evening. She told me she was in the vineyard and hadn’t had supper yet. Tears ran down my cheeks.
Dear mum, I’ll study hard in the university because I am your . I’ll look after myself because I am to you. I promise you so much but I want you to promise me you will tend yourself and Dad because you are like my blood. I cannot without you.
Mum has ever said that the happiest time for Dad and her is when my sister and I come home. We play cards in the room, watch TV or do else we like, with Dad and Mum delicious food in the kitchen. It is the happiest time for me. I could all the difficulties and unhappiness. The thing to do is to enjoy the time with my parents.
, sometimes, doesnt need many words. Love your parents as they love you. Give them a and tell them you them.
1.A. missedB. metC. calledD. saw
2.A. HoweverB. IndeedC. InsteadD. Anyway
3.A. happiestB. busiestC. hardestD. easiest
4.A. ActuallyB. ThereforeC. GenerallyD. Unfortunately
5.A. passedB. handedC. returnedD. left
6.A. butB. exceptC. withoutD. besides
7.A. wakes upB. gets upC. comes homeD. gets back
8.A. yetB. alreadyC. evenD. still
9.A. wishB. expectationC. hopeD. desire
10.A. importantB. necessaryC. onlyD. single
11.A. justB. everC. neverD. seldom
12.A. workB. studyC. playD. live
13.A. anythingB. everythingC. somethingD. nothing
14.A. eatingB. enjoyingC. preparingD. having
15.A. tooB. alsoC. eitherD. neither
16.A. avoidB. escape C.forgetD. hide
17.A. veryB. lastC. onlyD. best
18.A. RestB. PlayC. LoveD. Work
19.A. giftB. prizeC. presentD. call
20.A. rememberB. missC. enjoyD. have
My father _____ Japan in a few days. Do you know when the earliest plane _____?
A. leaves; takes off B. is leaving; is going to take off
C. is leaving; takes off D. leaves; is taking off
It snowed heavily; ______, lots of flights have been put off until further notice.
A. or else B. as a result C. as well D. as a matter of fact
