Worksheet

Summer Work

Summer works
Jobs Good things about working Bad things about working
Waiter /Waitress Meet friendly people Boring
Shop assistant Earn money Have to get up early
Summer camp helper Have something to write on a CV Rules and bosses
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Questions
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1. you ever / have / a part-time job? 1. you / like / work this summer?

2. Where / you / work? 2. Why / why not?

3. What / you / do there? 3. What / your dream summer job?

4. What / the other people like? 4. Why?

5. What / the boss like? 5. easy / find / summer work / where you live?

6. / you work there again / if / have the chance 6. What / you do with the money / if / work this
summer

7. What / the best thing / working there? 7. What skills / experience / you have?

8. What / the worst thing / working there? 8. you / good worker?

Pearson Central Europe / PHOTOCOPIABLE 1

Adverts
Summer Camp needs social organisers to
organise sports activities and evening fun for
11–16-year-old language students.
We need outgoing, friendly people aged 17-
21. You will be working from 2pm-midnight
(the students have language classes in the
mornings.)
Free meals and accommodation + ₤80 a
week. Each camp is 2 weeks long. Work on
one camp or all summer.
Campsite requires summer workers.
Reception staff will need to be smartly
dressed, polite and be able to speak at least
one foreign language (French, German or
Italian).
Other staff need to be hard working and
willing to do any work needed including
cleaning, grass cutting and night security.
Reception staff pay: ₤9.50 an hour.
Other staff: ₤7 an hour (₤10 at night)
The number of days and hours worked is up
to individuals. Work as much or as little as you
wish.
Pearson Central Europe / PHOTOCOPIABLE
Lifeguards needed for outdoor swimming
pool.
We need trained lifeguards aged 16+ to look
after swimmers at a busy, summer pool. You
must be reliable with lifesaving and
swimming qualifications.
The pool is open every day from 9am-6pm
and you will be expected to be at work from
8.30am - 6.30pm.
₤8.50 an hour plus free entry to the pool on
your days off.
Beachside cafe needs kitchen staff. Duties
include washing up, clearing tables, cleaning
the café.
We need hard working, reliable people who
can work weekends. You will work from 8am-
2pm or 2pm-8pm five days a week including
Saturday and Sunday.
Pay is ₤5 an hour plus one free meal after
you finish your day’s work.
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