номер 2, страница 43 - гдз по английскому языку 9 класс рабочая тетрадь Комарова, Ларионова

Unit four.

Reading.

Exercise three.

Learn more about apprenticeships.

Finishing school at sixteen. Don't know what to do next? An apprenticeship could be the answer.

What is an apprenticeship?

If you do an apprenticeship, you'll combine work with studies. You'll earn money while you learn new skills. There are apprenticeships in different sectors depending on your interests. They last up to two years.

Will I get any qualifications?

Yes, you'll get a certificate. You'll learn skills like team building or using new technology. Each apprenticeship also awards its own qualification.

How do I apply?

You can find an application form on the website or go to your local council office. Some people contact employers directly.

If there is a business in your area where you'd like to work, phone them and ask about apprenticeships.

What about money and holidays?

You get a basic wage of forty pounds a week, but you could get more depending on your employer. You'll get at least one and a half days paid holiday for every month of training. On top of that, you'll get bank holidays.

I'm leaving school in two weeks. I am going to do an apprenticeship in a bank. They are going to pay me fifty pounds a week, and I'll be able to earn extra money if I work on Saturdays. I'm going to get a qualification after a year. That will help me get a job as a bank clerk. Most of my friends are staying on at school, but I want to earn some money.

I'm starting my apprenticeship next month. I'm working with an electrician. He's going to teach me practical skills. I'm going to do evening classes on Tuesdays to learn about the theory. I'll get paid three hundred pounds a month. It isn't much, but it's better than nothing.