Weekend & Part-time Jobs
• part-time job – praca na pół etatu / dorywcza
• weekend job – praca weekendowa
• temporary job – praca tymczasowa
• flexible hours – elastyczne godziny pracy
• salary / wage – pensja / płaca
• employer – pracodawca
• employee – pracownik
• work experience – doświadczenie zawodowe
• job interview – rozmowa kwalifikacyjna
• to earn money – zarabiać pieniądze
• to save money – oszczędzać pieniądze
• to spend money on… – wydawać pieniądze na…
• career prospects – perspektywy zawodowe
• responsibility – odpowiedzialność
• customer service – obsługa klienta
• work-life balance – równowaga między pracą a życiem prywatnym
• stressful – stresujący
• rewarding – satysfakcjonujący
Dopasuj słowa z ramki do zdań.
Words: rewarding, salary, employer, temporary, customer service, flexible hours, work
experience, career prospects, responsibility
1. A weekend job can give teenagers useful _________ for the future.
2. Working in a shop improves your __________ skills.
3. Young people sometimes take ___________ jobs during the summer holidays.
4. If you want to get a good job later, you should think about your ________ .
5. Having _____________ helps you become more independent.
6. For many students, a part-time job is not only about _____________, but also about
learning new skills.
7. Some jobs are stressful, but they can still be very __________ .
8. An ___________ is a person who gives you a job.
9. Students often like jobs with _________ because they can combine them with school.
Grammar – modal verbs (must, should, don’t have to, can)
Uzupełnij zdania odpowiednią formą.
1. If you want to get a part-time job, you ________ prepare a good CV.
2. You ________ work every day – just at weekends.
3. Students ________ balance work and school if they don’t want to fail.
4. In some jobs you ________ wear a uniform.
5. A part-time job ________ help you develop important life skills.
Text:
Nowadays, many teenagers decide to take weekend or part-time jobs. The reasons are
different. Some young people simply want to earn extra money to buy clothes, go out with
friends, or save for a new phone or a trip. Others are motivated by the wish to gain work
experience that may help them in the future.
There are many advantages of having a part-time job as a student. Firstly, it teaches
responsibility, punctuality, and discipline. Employers expect young workers to come on time,
follow rules, and complete tasks carefully. Secondly, such jobs often involve customer
service, which helps to develop communication and problem-solving skills. These abilities are
extremely valuable on the job market, regardless of the profession you choose later.
Moreover, part-time jobs can boost teenagers’ confidence and independence.
However, there are also disadvantages. Some students spend too much time at work, which
can negatively affect their school results. Working late in the evening may cause tiredness and
stress, making it difficult to focus on lessons the next day. In addition, combining work and
studies requires good time management, which not every teenager has. Parents and teachers
often worry that young people who work too much will not have enough energy for their
education.
In conclusion, part-time jobs have both benefits and drawbacks. They give valuable
experience and money, but they may also interfere with learning. The key factor is balance: if
students work responsibly and do not let their job dominate their life, part-time employment
can be a rewarding experience that prepares them for future career challenges.
Questions:
1. What are the main reasons why teenagers decide to work?
2. What skills can students develop thanks to part-time jobs?
3. What are the possible disadvantages of working too much?
4. What is the author’s conclusion about part-time jobs?
Writing – Rozprawka
Napisz rozprawkę na temat:
„Czy młodzież powinna podejmować pracę weekendową lub dorywczą?”
W swojej pracy odnieś się do dwóch aspektów:
• wpływu takiej pracy na wyniki w nauce,
• wpływu na przyszłe perspektywy zawodowe.
Rozprawka powinna mieć od 200 do 250 słów i spełniać wymogi tej formy wypowiedzi:
• Wstęp: wprowadzenie w temat i wyrażenie swojej opinii (teza).
• Rozwinięcie: co najmniej dwa akapity z argumentami, przykładami i rozwinięciem.
• Zakończenie: podsumowanie i powtórzenie opinii innymi słowami.
Pamiętaj, aby użyć formalnego stylu oraz odpowiednich zwrotów łączących (np. Firstly, On
the one hand, On the other hand, To sum up).
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