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Jobs for American Kids

In America, there are many jobs for kids to make money.They usually go to work after school or on weekends.Some work at fast food restaurants like McDonald's.Some work as clerks in shops.Some make money even by doing housework.What other jobs can they do?

Washing Cars

Washing cars is a hot job.On the parking(停车场), most of the kids wear purple(紫色的) caps, blue pants and blue T-shirts and hold purple cloth.They work very hard because they don't want to lose their jobs.

Washing Dogs

Washing dogs is also a good job.They usually take the dog outside on a sunny afternoon, put the dog in warm water and wash them.Jimmy, a middle school student, sends his name cards to his neighbors.When they want to wash their dogs, they can call Jimmy to help them.

Helping Parking

Helping people parking is a good job.In America, the parking is very big.Sometimes, people need half an hour to find a place to park.Then they need to walk a long way.Time is money.People like to hire(雇佣) someone to park for them.

Baby-sitting

When the parents are busy, they have no time to take care of their babies.So, they like to hire someone to help them.This kind of job is baby-sitting.Girls usually do these jobs because they are patient(有耐心的).Sometimes, they need to play with the babies.

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1.When do the American kids usually go to work to earn money?

2.One of the hottest job is to       .Most of the kids wear purple caps, blue pants and blue 3-shirts and hold purple cloth.

4.When the neighbors want to         they can call Jimmy to help them.

5.Why do girls usually do baby-sittings?

6.Sometimes it takes people half an hour to        and they need to walk a long way.

1.hey usually go to work after/After school or on weekends.

2.wash cars.

3.wash their\the dogs

4.Because they are patient.

5.find a place to park

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