Children in England mustn’t work until they are 13. They need to have a work permit (许可证) to start working. The jobs teenagers can do: Delivering (递送) 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) 小题1: In England how old do children have to be before they can work?
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