Are you good with money?Do you get pocket money from your parents or do you work to earn money?Read on to find out about British teenagers and their cash!
Pocket money
Most teenagers in Britain receive pocket money from their parents.They might have to do chores to get their pocket money.These chores can include cleaning,cooking,washing dishes,and ironing.
Part-time work
A part-time job is a choice for teenagers who don\’t have pocket money or who want to earn more money.About 15 percent of teenagers have a job.Only children over the age of 13 can work.Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysitting,delivering newspapers,shop work and restaurant work.
Children in Britain can work a maximum of two hours a day on a school day but not during school hours.During weekends and school holidays,they can work longer hours.
Bank account
Some children and teenagers have a bank account.There is no legal （法定的） age limit （限制） at which you can open a bank account （账户）,but a bank manager can decide whether to open an account for a child or young person.Parents can put pocket money directly into their child\’s bank account.
So,many teenagers are becoming a financially （财政上） independent person and earning and looking after your own money.
（1）What might most teenagers help their parents with if they want to get pocket money from them? ______
A．Some housework.
B．Some homework.
C．Some shopping.
D．Some babysitting.
（2）What is a good choice for teenagers who want to earn more money? ______
A．Open a bank account.
B．Do a part-time job.
C．Save the pocket money.
D．Spend money carefully.
（3）Jason\’s good at cooking.What part-time job will he take if he want to earn more? ______
A．Help in restaurant.
B．Be a shop assistant.
C．Deliver the newspaper.
D．Send milk to neighbours.
（4）What does this passage mainly talk about? ______
A．How to help with the chores.
B．How to find a part-time job.
C．How to open a bank account.
D．How to earn and save money.