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        Do you want a job in the holiday? Just go for it. First, you need to know what kind of job is suitable for your age and interest.

        If you're 13 to 15.

        It seems that you can't work almost anywhere, but you're probably allowed to clean your neighbours' cars or walk their dogs.

        There is no lowest wage(工资) for children under 16.

    By law, you can't work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays. And you can't work before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m.

        If you're 16 or 17.

        The lowest wage for 16-17 years old teenagers should be no less than 7 dollars per hour.

        You can't work in a pub or bar, but you can work in many other places.

        By law, you can't work more than 40 hours each week.

    What jobs are out there?

        Obviously your choices are limited (限制) by the fact that you can only work during school holidays, but the following situations are fine.

        At Christmas, most shops are shart of hands, so you may find something to do there. In antumn, there's always fruit picking.  It can be pretty hard work, but it pays really well.

        If you're mad about football, you can choose to work in a sports shop or help out at a local football club.  No matter how much you are paid, you are doing what you like.

    1. (1) In the school holidays, 14-year-old kids __________________.
      A . can work anywhere they want B . are not allowed to work alone C . can't go to work at night D . can work as long as 14 hours a day
    2. (2) How much can a 16-year-old kid be paid at least in two hours?
      A . 21 dollars. B . 17 dollars. C . 14 dollars. D . 7 dollars.
    3. (3) If you want to clean cars for others, you should at least be _____________.
      A . 16 B . 15 C . 14 D . 13
    4. (4) According to the passage, which statement is true?
      A . not right for children B . tiring but pays well C . better than other jobs D . more interesting to girls
    5. (5) According to the passage, which statement is true?
      A . If you are 17 years old, you're not allowed to walk the dog for your neighbour. B . Teenagers can choose their jobs according to their interest. C . Fruit picking pays well because there are fewer people to pick it. D . Only football fan is allowed to work in a football club.

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