Vocabulary Worksheets Activity 5

Part-time jobs
1 a. Fill the graphic organiser with
words related to the topic:

schedule

b. Give a short definition of the words

youve written.

teen/
summer/

EXAMPLE: Schedule a plan of

what someone is going to do

and when they are going to do it!

weekend jobs

2 Here are some tips for teens looking for part-time jobs.
Complete the gaps with words from the box below.
experience books provide offer hiring available after-school important

Before you start looking for a job, it is a.__________________ to take some time to decide what
you want to do. Even though you may not have experience, there are a variety of positions b.
__________________for teens. For example, if you
love animals, check with local veterinarians to see if
they are c. __________________ . If youd prefer
working with children, check with the local YMCA
(many have d. __________________ child care
programs and summer camps) or child care centres.
Fast food restaurants and retail estabilishments rely
on workers without e.__________________ and are
willing to train new employees. Local libraries often
hire teens to help put away f. __________________
. During the summer, amusement parks and
summer camps g. __________________ a variety
of jobs for teens. Take some time to explore options.
Keep in mind that your first few jobs willh. __________________ a good opportunity to find out
what you want to do and what you dont.