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【題目】More student than ever before are taking a gap-year (間隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the “year off” between school and university.The gap-year phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applicants between entrance exams in November and the start of the next academic year.

This year, 25,310 students who have accepted places in higher education institutions have put off their entry until next year, according to statistics on university entrance provided by University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) .

That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. Tony Higgins from UCAS said that the statistics are good news foreveryone in higher education. “Students who take a well-planned year out are more likely to be satisfied with, and complete, their chosen course. Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible,” he said.

But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students(NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student had ship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to ￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and More students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree.NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods,”he said.

【1】What do we learn about the gap year from the text?

A. It is flexible in length.

B. It is a time for relaxation.

C. It is increasingly popular.

D. It is required by universities.

【2】According to Tony Higgins, students taking a gap year______.

A. are better prepared for college studies

B. know a lot more about their future jobs

C. are more likely to leave university in debt

D. have a better chance to enter top universities

【3】How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?

A. He's puzzled. B. He's worried.

C. He's surprised. D. He's annoyed.

【4】What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?

A. Attend additional courses. B. Make plans for the new term.

C. Earn money for their education. D. Prepare for their graduate studies.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】B

【4】C

【解析】試題分析：本文提到大學的學費高使得很多大學生在上大學學前就要先去掙錢然后再上大學學習。這樣的好處是讓學生更珍惜大學的時光，更成熟有責任感。但是也給人們帶來了思考。

【1】C 推理判斷題。由短文第一段及第三段第一句話可知間隔年越來越受到歡迎，因此選C。

【2】A 細節(jié)理解題。由人名定位到短文第三段。第三段在說它的優(yōu)點，有間隔年之后再去上大學，會讓人更成熟有責任感，對大學的學習有幫助。故選A。

【3】B 細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章最后一段But not everyone is happy.然后提到Owain，他說越來越多的學生會在gap year期間是要去掙大學的費用。故選B。

【4】C細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章最后一句話可知：90%的學生要在假期掙學費。