Anglais 1 Writing Midterm – 8%

Deadline to submit on LEA: 11am today

Take a moment to reflect on the first real job that you had that you were paid for.

Write one or two paragraphs talking about what made it a memorable experience. For
example, you may want to talk about how you got the job, what your responsibilities
were, how your boss treated you, or what your colleagues were like. Did you learn any
important lessons from that job?

*Please note that the use of AI is not permitted for evaluations.

The total length of the text should be about 250 to 300 words.

 Your first sentence should introduce the topic.

 The following sentences should tell the story using details and examples.
 Conclude your paragraph with a general statement that refers to the what you
learned about life during this first employment experience.

Number of words: 234

Evaluation

Grammar and Vocabulary: / 25 Content: / 25 TOTAL: / 50

 Working at Mcdonald’s

My first job was to work at McDonald's when I was 16. I worked there for two years and learned a lot.
I had both good and bad experiences that are useful in my life.
Firstly, the work environment at McDonald's is very stressful due to the number of people visiting
simultaneously. The peak customer period is during summer, it feels like there's never a break with a
continuous flow of vehicles and people until the restaurant closes. Multitasking is an important
aspect of working at McDonald's. For example, I was usually the cashier handling the drive-thru
service my tasks included taking orders, preparing drinks, and managing payments at the window.
Initially, it was stressful, but I adapted and it became manageable.
The worst part was the workplace being very dirty due to grease, and the lingering smell after an 8-
hour shift of non-stop movement. Most of my colleagues were around my age and from the same
neighborhood, so communication wasn't difficult. The best thing I learned, which still helps me, is to
remain professional in challenging situations. At McDonald's, we often encountered situations that
could escalate, like dealing with rude customers or incorrect orders. Maintaining professionalism
without being overwhelmed by emotions is crucial everywhere.
In conclusion, working at McDonald's as a first job might seem unappealing to most teens, but in the
end, no one regrets it because of the valuable lessons learned for the future.
Sofian