Over to y By Trevor Lang
British children are getting less pocket money than
last year, writes Sandra Broom. On average, they are
getting 7 % less than last year. But a lot of children say
that they still have an easy life. "My parents usually give me
what I want when I want it," said one teenager, Mary Owens.
"I'm sure I have an easier life than my parents did when they
were children,” she added.
Last year 12-year-olds were getting an average of £5.30
a week, and this year they're getting an average of £3.50;
14-year-olds were getting £8.40 a week, and this year they're
getting £8, but 16-year-olds are getting more this year at £17.50
compared to £17.37 last year.
Eight out of ten children do extra jobs like washing up
and doing the shopping to earn their money. A lot of 12- and
14-year-olds do paper rounds while 16-year-olds work in shops on
Saturday and during the holidays. Some girls work as waitresses
and babysitters while boys often help with milk rounds.
12-year-olds spend most of their money on sweets, 14-year-
olds spend their money on clothes, and 16-year-olds spend their
money on going out.
But today's children save a lot of money, too. 12-year-olds
save half their pocket money, while 14- and 16-year-olds save at
least a third.
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I eat a lot of sweets and I wondered how receiving coverage affect my health. First I went to a doctor, dietitian, who said that if there is a small amount, then nothing bad will. But the dentist said it is highly undesirable to eat sweets and drink sweet drinks. Well, need to heed the advice of doctors.
David: Yes, I am. I like theatre very much. What is on at Moscow theatres at present? I would like to go somewhere a day after tomorrow.
Mark: There are very many theatres in the capital of Russia. Our Bolshoy Theatre is well known all over the globe. You can see a ballet of hear an opera in this theatre.
David: Where is the Bolshoy Theatre situated?Mark: It is in the centre of our city.
David: I would prefer to go to a drama theatre. What is your most popular drama theatre?
Mark: I think it is the Taganka Theatre. You can see modern and classical plays there. The Taganka Theatre is situated in the centre of our city.
David: I`m fond of drama but I don`t speak Russian. I will not be able to understand the play.
Mark: You can go to the circus. We have two circuses in Moscow. They are really very good and known all over the Earth.David: It is an excellent idea. I like circus and I am sure I will enjoy the performance. Where can I book seats?
Mark: There is always the biggest choice of tickets at the booking-office of the Circus. But I recommend you to book tickets immediately because the day after tomorrow the tickets can be sold out.
David: All right, I will do it now. Thank you for your advice.Mark: Not at all. I hope you will enjoy the performance.you will enjoy the performance.