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Jacques has written a blog for his school website. Read what he has to say about pocket money and answer the questions that follow.
Toutes les semaines, mes parents me donnent quinze euros d’argent de poche et mes grands-parents me donnent dix euros par mois.
Je reçois aussi de l’argent pour Noël et pour mon anniversaire mais je trouve que ce n’est pas assez, donc j’ai aussi un emploi à temps partiel.
Je distribue les journaux tous les matins avant d’aller au collège. Je gagne quatre euros de l’heure.
How often do Jacques' parents give him pocket money?
The correct answer is every week because he says toutes les semaines.
How much money do Jacques' grandparents give him?
The correct answer is 10 euros per month because he says mes grands-parents me donnent dix euros par mois.
How does Jacques earn more money?
The correct answer is he delivers newspapers because he says je distribue les journaux.