A “Gap Year”(間隔年) is a period of time when ______ take a break before going to university. It is often spent travelling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills.

Gap years are popular with European and Australian students, but ______ in America. However, in recent years, more and more American students are preparing for college ______ a gap year. The advantages of taking a gap year ______ as follows:

Learning about the World and Yourself

______ not everyone has to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to ______ who you are and what you are for. The experiences of different cultures offer you interesting lessons. You can learn more about the world and get to know ______ better.

Facing Challenges and Having Fun

A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time to face challenges. Gap year students usually work, volunteer or take service projects. You have to learn

_____to get along in the real world. This process isn’t always easy, but it is an important part of growing up. Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun.

Saving Money and Improving Your College Admission(錄用) Chances

There’s a common thought that gap years are only for ______ students, but it’ s not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save your money. Gap year students often take a part-time job. Besides, ______ of a gap year, students are much more likely to know what to study in college. Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing.

Imagine an admission officer trying to admit (錄取) only one between two students. Both of them are excellent and have high grades. However, one student has much practical experience or has volunteered in his vacation. Who do you think the admission officer will choose?

1.A.students B.teachers C.farmers

2.A.more popular B.less popular C.the same popular

3.A.to take B.by taking C.for taking

4.A.is B.are C.was

5.A.Because B.Although C.Therefore

6.A.find out B.look for C.look up

7.A.others B.yourself C.me

8.A.how B.what C.why

9.A.poor B.young C.rich

10.A.in the end B.by the end C.at the end

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