Tips on finding summer jobs for teens

西安高新第一中學 李紅娟

難詞探意

1.halfheartedly /'hɑ?f'hɑ?t?dli/ adv.不認真地

2.flexible /'fleks?bl/ adj.靈活的

3.desirable /d?'za??r?bl/ adj.可取的；值得做的

Summer break provides teens with an opportunity to get away from the boring life of going to school, to visit friends and have fun with them, and to make a little extra money.The summer job market for teens can be highly competitive.Halfheartedlylooking for a job is the quickest way to get turned down over and over.Here are some tips on finding summer jobs.

Take time to think about the types of jobs that are suitable for you.Look at the skills required for each.Then compare these skills with those you already have.The closer the match, the more likely you will enjoy your summer job while building agood reference for future jobs.

Understand why you want to work and determine where to apply.Do you want to earn extra money for something special, or do you need a job to make ends meet? Are you looking for a job where your friends work, so you can be with them? These are just a few of the questions you need to answer before starting your job search.

When you're searching for a summer job, look for help beyond the wanted signs.Let your family,neighbors and teachers know that you're looking for a job.And even if a business doesn't have a sign or advertisement indicating that they are looking for help, stop by and ask a manager.You might fill in an application anyway, which could lead to a position in future.

Beflexibleand creative when you're looking for a summer job.Ice cream shops, restaurants, grocery stores and movie theaters commonly hire students.You might take a job that has lessdesirablehours or that you don't necessarily enjoy.However, summer jobs don't last forever.You can still build your skills and experience while making money.

Reading Check

1.What must you consider before starting your job search?____

2.What should you do if a business doesn't have a wanted sign or advertisement?

Language Study

Sentence for writing

The closer the match, the more likely you will enjoy your summer job while building a good reference for future jobs.競爭越激烈，你就越有可能享受你的暑期工作，同時你也在給未來的工作建立一個良好的參考。

【信息提取】本句的結構為“the+比較級，the+比較級”，第一個“the+比較級”為狀語從句，第二個“the+比較級”為主句。

【句式仿寫】你越用功，進步就越大。