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In the National 5 Reading paper you need to read three texts in Spanish and answer questions on them in English. You need to understand detailed written language on different contexts: society, learning, employability and culture. This could include pocket money and earnings.

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Georges with bundles of money, thinking about buying designer clothes, car, motorbike

Juan has written a blog for his school website. Read what he has to say about pocket money and answer the questions that follow.

Todas las semanas mis padres me dan veinte euros y mis abuelos me dan diez euros cada mes.

También recibo dinero por Navidad y por mi cumpleaños, pero pienso que no es bastante y por eso tengo un trabajo a tiempo parcial también.

Reparto periódicos cada mañana antes de ir al colegio. Gano cinco euros a la hora.

Question

How often do Juan’s parents give him pocket money?

Question

Where else does he get money from?

Question

How does he earn money?