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colorblind
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Dear Teachers of ESL! :)
Could anybody explain me what does it mean "do a paper route to earn money"?
Thanks forward! |
31 Aug 2009
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Riley1.5
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In Britain it is common for people to have their newspapers delivered to their homes. This job is often done by secondary school children. The minimum age is 14. The boys or girls will collect a bag full of newspapers from a newsagents shop every morning before school or every evening after school. They will be given a list of addresses to deliver the newspapers to. The children will walk or cycle between houses. This is known as doing a paper round or paper route. Doing a paper round is still a popular way for teenagers to earn some extra money. They are paid 5-10 pounds per week depending on the number of papers and the area. However some parents no longer allow their children to do a paper round because it can reduce the time they spend on homework. In some cities, unfortunately, it has also become too dangerous for children to do paper rounds. |
31 Aug 2009
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colorblind
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Amazing! Thank you very much for your fast and rewarding answer! :)
Have a nice day! |
31 Aug 2009
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rabeyrathne
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Riley has explained it very well. This is something new for me too.
Thanks both of u.
Ranjith |
31 Aug 2009
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joy2bill
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This was always a popular job for young people in Australia and New Zealand from about 11 years up. (originally only boys but later also girls) However as the world has changed, more and more older people (especially those wanting paid exercise) are doing it. Now rather than newspapers it is more likely to be pamphlets or circulars that are delivered in this way.
Cheers Joy |
31 Aug 2009
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