"The Decline of the American Teenager's Summer Job"

What percentage of teenagers were working or looking for work in the summer of 1978?

• 35 percent

• 60 percent

• 7 percent

• 10 percent

As of the date of the article, what is the approximate percentage of American teenagers who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training)?

• 35 percent

• 60 percent

• 7 percent

• 10 percent

What has been the trend in the percentage of young people aged 16 to 19 enrolled in summer school over the last 20 years?

• It has significantly decreased

• It has remained stable

• It has doubled

• It has tripled

According to the article, which factor is likely contributing to the decline in summer employment among teenagers?

• Increase in laziness among teenagers

• More time spent on leisure activities

• Higher high school requirements and college pressures

• Decrease in the availability of summer jobs

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What has happened to high school graduation requirements since the early 80s?

• They have remained the same

• They have decreased

• They have doubled

• They have sextupled

What is one reason why teenagers work less today compared to the past?

• Teenagers have more academic responsibilities.

• Employers are more reluctant to hire them due to increased low-skilled immigration.

• There are more federally funded summer jobs available.

• The minimum wage has decreased.

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What has contributed to the decline of federally funded summer jobs for students?

• An increase in the number of jobs available.

• A decline in the minimum wage.

• A reduction in the willingness of local governments to hire students.

• The preference of employers to hire more experienced workers.

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According to the text, what is a new trend among teenagers regarding summer jobs?

• Teenagers are more likely to work in secretarial jobs and in the retail sector.

• Teenagers are increasingly opting for unpaid internships instead of paid summer jobs.

• Teenagers are starting their own businesses instead of working in traditional jobs.

• Teenagers are focusing on summer academic programs instead of working.

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What cultural shift is suggested to have influenced the decline in summer jobs for teenagers?

• A shift towards valuing leisure time over work.

• A shift towards summer classes and academic pursuits.

• A shift towards unpaid internships and away from summer jobs.

• A shift towards working online instead of in traditional jobs.

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Which demographic group is suggested to feel the most nostalgia for summer jobs?

• Hispanic adults.

• Asian teenagers.

• White adults.

• Black teenagers.

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