講義資訊
適合程度
Intermediate / B1
課程時間
60-90 分鐘
內容類型
Reading、Vocabulary、Dialog、Speaking Practice、Quiz
Lesson Overview
This B1 handout helps students discuss part-time jobs, first work experience, and useful workplace communication.
Students practice reading for main ideas, giving opinions, preparing interview answers, and talking about time management.
The lesson connects career readiness with realistic student life, without encouraging students to work too many hours.
Reading 1 | My First Saturday Job
Amy gets her first part-time job at a small bakery near her school. She works on Saturday mornings for four hours. On the first day, she feels nervous because she does not know where things are. The manager gives her a simple job: put bread into bags, greet customers, and clean the counter.
At first, Amy is slow. She forgets the price of one cake and has to ask the manager twice. However, she listens carefully and writes short notes in a small notebook. By the third week, she can answer basic customer questions and prepare bags more quickly.
Amy learns that a first job is not only about money. She practices being on time, speaking politely, and solving small problems. She also learns to ask for help before a mistake becomes bigger. Her job is simple, but it gives her real experience and confidence.
Reading 2 | Balancing Work and School
Ben wants to work at a convenience store after school. He hopes to save money for a new laptop. His parents agree, but they ask him to make a weekly schedule first. Ben writes down his school hours, homework time, basketball practice, family time, and sleep.
After looking at the schedule, Ben sees a problem. If he works four evenings a week, he will not have enough time to study or rest. He decides to work only two evenings and one short weekend shift. He also tells the store manager that he cannot work before big exams.
After one month, Ben still feels busy, but he is not exhausted. He learns that work experience can be useful when it has clear limits. Earning money is important, but health, schoolwork, and family responsibilities also matter.
Reading 3 | Preparing for a Job Interview
Clara wants to apply for a part-time job at a bookstore. Before the interview, she practices three questions with her older cousin: Why do you want this job? What are your strengths? When can you work? Clara does not try to memorize a perfect speech. Instead, she prepares short, honest answers.
During the interview, the manager asks Clara about teamwork. Clara gives an example from a school project. She says she helped her group divide the work, check deadlines, and finish a short presentation. The manager smiles because Clara explains both the action and the result.
Clara does not get the job immediately, but she feels proud. She learns how to introduce herself, talk about experience, and ask one polite question at the end. Interview practice helps her understand her own strengths better.
Vocabulary 單字解析
- part-time adj. - 兼職的
for only part of the usual working week
Amy has a part-time job on Saturday mornings. - experience n. - 經驗
knowledge or skill from doing something
A first job can give students real experience. - manager n. - 經理
a person who leads workers or a business
The manager teaches Amy how to greet customers. - customer n. - 顧客
a person who buys something from a shop
A customer asked about the price of the cake. - counter n. - 櫃台
a table or surface where customers are served
Please clean the counter before lunch. - schedule n./v. - 行程表;安排
a plan for when things happen
Ben makes a weekly schedule before he starts work. - shift n. - 班次
a period of time when someone works
He works one short weekend shift. - exhausted adj. - 筋疲力盡的
very tired
Ben is busy, but he is not exhausted. - responsibility n. - 責任
something you should do or take care of
Schoolwork and family responsibilities matter. - apply v. - 申請
to ask officially for a job or chance
Clara wants to apply for a bookstore job. - interview n./v. - 面試
a meeting where someone asks questions about a job
She practices before the interview. - strength n. - 優點;強項
something you are good at
Clara talks about her strengths. - teamwork n. - 團隊合作
working well with other people
Teamwork is important in many jobs. - deadline n. - 截止期限
the time when work must be finished
Her group checked the project deadline. - polite adj. - 有禮貌的
showing good manners
Ask one polite question at the end. - confidence n. - 信心
the feeling that you can do something
Work experience gives Amy confidence.
Dialog 口說對話
Dialog 1 | First Day at Work
Manager: Welcome, Amy. Are you ready for your first shift?
Amy: I am nervous, but I am ready to learn.
Manager: Good. Please greet customers and put bread into bags.
Amy: Should I write down the prices?
Manager: Yes. A small notebook can help you remember.
Dialog 2 | Talking About Schedule
Ben: I want to work four evenings a week.
Dad: That may be too much during school days.
Ben: Maybe I can work two evenings and one weekend shift.
Dad: That sounds more balanced.
Ben: I will also keep time for homework and sleep.
Dialog 3 | Interview Practice
Cousin: Why do you want this bookstore job?
Clara: I like reading, and I want to learn how to help customers.
Cousin: Good. What is one of your strengths?
Clara: I am organized. I can check details and meet deadlines.
Cousin: Give one example during the interview.
Dialog 4 | Asking for Help
Amy: Excuse me. I forgot the price of this cake.
Manager: Thanks for asking. It is 85 dollars.
Amy: I will write it down now.
Manager: Good. Asking early is better than guessing.
Speaking Practice 口說練習
In my opinion, students should / should not have part-time jobs because ____.
A useful first job skill is ____ because ____.
If I had a part-time job, I would like to work at ____.
I can balance work and school by ____.
In an interview, I can talk about ____ as one of my strengths.
Pair task: Student A is a manager. Student B applies for a weekend job.
Group discussion: Make three rules for students who want to work part-time.
30-second talk: Describe one job skill you can learn at school.
Quiz 練習題
- Where does Amy get her first part-time job?
- What are three things Amy does at the bakery?
- Why does Amy write notes in a notebook?
- Why do Ben's parents ask him to make a schedule?
- How does Ben change his work plan?
- What does Ben learn about work experience?
- What job does Clara apply for?
- What interview question does Clara practice?
- What example does Clara give about teamwork?
- Speaking: Give one reason students should or should not work part-time.
Answer Key 答案
- She gets a part-time job at a small bakery near her school.
- She puts bread into bags, greets customers, and cleans the counter.
- She writes notes to remember prices and work details.
- They want him to check if he can balance work, school, rest, and family time.
- He decides to work two evenings and one short weekend shift.
- Work experience is useful when it has clear limits.
- She applies for a part-time job at a bookstore.
- Possible answers: Why do you want this job? What are your strengths? When can you work?
- She talks about helping her school project group divide work, check deadlines, and finish a presentation.
- Possible answer: Students should work part-time because they can learn responsibility. / Students should not work too much because they need time to study and sleep.
Teacher Notes 老師備課提示
Before Reading 1, ask students to list jobs students may see in daily life: bakery, bookstore, cafe, convenience store, library helper.
Use Reading 2 for an opinion task: students must give one benefit, one risk, and one rule for part-time work.
For speaking practice, require students to use a clear answer frame: opinion + reason + example.
If students are younger, keep the discussion focused on future work experience, school clubs, volunteering, and classroom responsibility.
這份中級英文講義適合誰使用?
適合 B1 中級英文學生、國中高年級到高中生、英文老師、家教與補習班作為閱讀、單字、Dialog 口說練習或回家作業。
這份講義和全民英檢初級講義有什麼不同?
全民英檢初級講義以 A2 基礎閱讀和句型為主;這份中級講義句子更長,討論問題更開放,適合想往 B1 中級進階的學生。
這份講義有答案嗎?
有。頁面下方包含 Quiz 與 Answer Key,老師可以課堂檢討,學生也可以自學後核對答案。
適合幾分鐘課程?
建議課程時間約 60-90 分鐘。如果時間較短,可以只用一篇 Reading 加一段 Dialog;完整課程可以加入 Speaking Practice 與 Quiz。
手機可以直接閱讀嗎?
可以。手機版建議先點「閱讀網頁版」閱讀 HTML 內容;PDF 可另外開啟,會比內嵌預覽更穩定。