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Gap year is an English expression referring to a period of time—not necessarily a year —in which students take time off and do something other than schooling, such as travel or work. The year out is most commonly taken after high school and before starting university. However, over recent years there has been an increase in 21-23-year-olds taking a year out after completing their degree.

The practice of taking a gap year developed in the United Kingdom in the 1960s. During this time, a student might travel, engage in volunteer work overseas or undertake a working holiday abroad. A year out has grown very popular among students in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. A trend for a year out is to participate in international education programs that combine language study, cultural immersion, community service, and independent study.

Taking a gap year can be an ideal option. The added benefits of wherever you go and whatever you do during your gap year are that you will most likely make new, interesting friends, and you could have experiences that will last a lifetime. Today, this term is popular no longer just among students but also among those who wish to take a year off between life stages, and to spend some time traveling around, exploring and learning from different people and cultures, as well as volunteering at the place where they are traveling.

1、1. When do students most commonly take a gap year?

A、Before or during high school.

B、After high school and before starting university.

C、During the first college year.

D、After graduating from college.

学生答案：B

2、2. What has been the change in recent years?

A、More students take gap year after they get their degree.

B、More parents encourage their children to take a gap year.

C、More schools encourage the students to take a gap year.

D、More and more students are taking a gap year.

学生答案：A

3、3. A trend for a year out is to _____.

A、offer help in a local community

B、take a journey abroad

C、attend international education programs

D、study a new language abroad

学生答案：C

4、4. One of the extra benefits of a gap year is that _____.

A、you will have more to write about in your resume

B、you will most likely make new, interesting friends

C、you will learn more about yourself

D、you will be more independent

学生答案：B

5、5. Nowadays the term “gap year” is _____.

A、getting outdated

B、causing some trouble

C、used only among students

D、also used in the adult world

学生答案：D

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出自：大学英语（C）252

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