Universidade Federal de Campina Grande

Centro de Formação de Professores

Escola Técnica de Saúde de Cajazeiras
Língua Inglesa III

Name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Activity III

Review

To face? __________ To fit? __________ Full-time? _________ Submit __________

Read the cartoon below.

In pairs, ask and answer the questions below.

A. In the cartoon, how much experience does the man have?

( ) a lot of experience ( ) little experience

B. What is a résumé?

C. What abilities does the man on the left have? Check all that apply.
( ) hunting ( ) farming
( ) sewing ( ) drawing
( ) driving ( ) fishing
( ) solving Math problems ( ) to speak foreign languages

D. What abilities do you have? Start your answer with “I can…”, or “I’m able to…”, or “I’m good
at/with…”.
E. Considering the part-time jobs that fit your personality, which ones may also fit with your school
hours? The items below can help you.

( ) Animal care assistant. ( ) Farm worker.

( ) Babysitter. ( ) Graphic designer.
( ) Baker. ( ) Grocery store cashier.
( ) Blogger/writer. ( ) Library assistant.
( ) Car washer. ( ) Music tutor.
( ) Dog walker. ( ) Personal assistant.

F. What do you need to consider when finding a job? Rank the following items from 1 (extremely
important) to 7 (not so important).
( ) Employability.
( ) Employee benefits (e.g. health, dental insurance).
( ) Flexible working hours.
( ) Job satisfaction.
( ) Opportunities for career development.
( ) Salary.
( ) Workplace safety.

G. Do you have a hobby? If so, which one(s)? Would you like to make a living out of your hobby?
Why (not)?

H. Before reading the text on the next page, make predictions about it. Focus on its title, subtitles,
structure and picture to choose the correct item that completes each sentence below.

I. The text is… II. The text presents some examples of…
( ) a news article on global perspectives on ( ) part-time jobs for 16-year-olds.
career planning. ( ) jobs with good pay for 16-year-olds.
( ) an article that provides information and
advice on teen jobs.

Read the text below to check your predictions.

What Jobs Are Options for 16 Year Olds?

By Dominique W. Brooks, M.D. MBA
Jobs for 16-year-olds can be found at local businesses; however, many teens may opt for self-
employment when they are ready to start earning money. Using a little creativity may lead to a more
satisfying or lucrative employment opportunity because there are plenty of things you can do to
earn spending money, save for college, or contribute to your family's expenses.

Part-Time Jobs That Hire at 16 Traditional teen jobs are good choices for those teens who are
ready to join the workforce. Some of the most popular positions are listed below.

Grocery Store Bagger/Cashier/Stocker

Many grocery stores have jobs for 16-year-olds who are willing to bag groceries and provide
customer service. This is a job worth considering if you like dealing with people. Some of these
stores may also hire 16-year-olds for cashier and stocker positions. […]

Data Entry Clerk

If you have basic computer skills and like working in an office, you can often find a part-time job as
a data clerk. Many offices may need clerks like banks, medical offices, accounting firms, or other
small businesses.

Entrepreneurial Opportunities for 16-Year-Olds

For each of these jobs, you need some visibility to get started. First, you should spread the word
among your classmates, fellow church members, or neighbors. […] To be safe, you should allow
your parents to help you screen potential clients.

Tutoring Services
If you are a good student who enjoys helping people, you might be able to make some money as a
tutor. The most common subjects teens need help with are math, science, English and foreign
languages. […]

Dog Walker
If you like dogs, being a dog walker may be just the right job for you. Let people in your
neighborhood know that you are seeking opportunities to earn extra money by providing this type of
pet care. […] If you do a good job, you will likely attract additional customers through referrals.
[…]

I. No texto, é possível encontrar algumas sugestões de trabalhos para jovens com dezesseis anos
que buscam oportunidades de
a. ocupar o tempo livre.
b. exercer a criatividade.
c. ganhar dinheiro extra.
d. desenvolver habilidades sociais.
e. ganhar visibilidade na área desejada.

J. Choose one of the four jobs presented in the text that meets each job requirement below.
a. You need to like dogs.
b. You need to like dealing with people.
c. You need to have basic computer skills.
d. You need to be a good student who enjoys helping people.

K. Answer each question below with a fragment from the text.

I. What may lead to a more satisfying or lucrative employment opportunity?
II. What job presented in the text requires that you like working in an office?
III. Which places may need data clerks?

L. Based on the definitions in the box, try to infer the meaning of the underlined words.
I. examine something or someone to discover if there is anything wrong with it/them
II. communicate a message to a lot of people
III. be happy to do something if it is needed
( ). “[...] jobs for 16-year-olds who are willing to bag groceries and provide customer service.”
( ). “First, you should spread the word among your classmates […]”
( ). “To be safe, you should allow your parents to help you screen potential clients.”

M. Read these fragments and focus on the underlined words. What idea do they express: certainty
or possibility?
“[…] you can often find a part-time job as a data clerk.”
“Some of these stores may also hire 16-year-olds […]”
“[…] you might be able to make some money as a tutor.