Reading Comprehension B1+ Jobs

Have you ever thought about taking on part-time work for a little pocket money and some good experience?Allison Seeley … at 7 working teenagers to find out who's doing what on the job!

Patty is 16 and started working as a volunteer in her local hospital last year. Although she's not paid, she says there are a lot of benefits to her work. She had thought about studying to be a doctor when she was younger, and now is really sure about it. I see the doctors in action every day, and I dream about living a life like theirs, says Patty. Mara has been in the school swimming team for years, so when a part-time job opened up at the pool, she was interested. Now she works part-time teaching children how to swim. 'Since I'm in the pool all the time anyway, I might as well get paid a bit too, she laughs. I can remember being afraid of the water when I was little, so I really enjoy helping kids become good swimmers. …. That's what makes it all worthwhile, really!

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On Saturday and Sunday afternoon, youʼll find Mike in the park. Don't look for him on the playing field however; Mike's in a kiosk, working.

Mike's parents have run the kiosk in the park for many years now, so it was only natural for Mike to join them. While I'm still a student, he explains, 'it's a perfect part-time job. My friends stop by and chat, I can watch all the games and I get to enjoy the sunny weather. … Then I get a little time to read or play video games or something. I don't really mind.ʼ

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‘I have the funniest job in the world,’ says Josie, as an enormous Saint Bernard pulls her along the street. ‘I’m a dog walker! It happened quite by accident really. A neighbour asked me to walk her dog when she was suffering from a cold, then it just became a habit! …. I love animals so it's lots of fun. I can hardly believe I get paid for walking other people's dogs, but it really does help them out!ʼ

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Sarah used to babysit often, but then she specialized in caring for young babies. 'Most mums won't leave their newborn baby with a babysitter, but they still need help with them. … I've learned all about caring for infants through books, classes and on-the-job training, so I feel very comfortable and confident with them, she says. She helps take care of three infants right now, visiting their houses for an hour or so whenever the mums need her assistance.

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Roy got a job at a nearby car wash to help earn money for college next year. He works at the weekend, drying the cars as they emerge from the car wash. It may not be the most exciting job in the world, he admits, but the money is good and the hours are right. …. I've saved quite a bit of money already and I'm looking forward to going away to university next year!

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Scott's a bit of a bookworm, so a part-time job at the public library was ideal for him. I love books of all kinds, especially the older editions and rare books. ' … Scott works almost everyday after school for a few hours, so it doesn't interfere with his schoolwork or time with his friends. 'It's perfect really, he says, 'and I get a lot of time to read the books that I like.

I love having a job, beams Molly from behind the ice-cream counter, struggling with a scoop of frozen strawberry ice cream. …. 'Molly likes her job because it's a happy environment where people come for fun. 'People go out for ice cream when they're feeling good about something or just need a break, so most of my customers are friendly and smiling. I like that!