Question

【题目】A “Gap Year” is a period of time when a student takes a break before going to university. It is often spent traveling or working. It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills. It's very popular in foreign countries.

【1】

Although you don't have to go abroad to experience gap years, most gap year students catch the chance to travel abroad. You are able to work out 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 yourself better.

【2】

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

【3】

There's a common thought that gap years are only for rich students, but it's not true. Actually, taking a gap year can save you a lot of money. Gap year students often take a parttime job. Besides, at the end 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.

A. Learn about the world and yourself.

B. Save money.

C. Find a parttime job.

D. Face challenges and have fun.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】D

【3】B

【解析】本文主要介绍了Gap year,即空档年。它不仅使学生玩的高兴，而且学会了许多新的技能，有了更多的经历，学会了面对挑战等优点。

【1】考查对下文的归纳和理解能力。由本段的最后一句“You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better.”你可以更多的了解世界，更好地了解自己。可知本段的主题是了解世界和你自己。A符合语境，故选A。

【2】考查对下文的归纳和理解能力。由“A gap year is not only a time to take a vacation, but also a time of challenges. ”可知空档年不仅是度假的时候，也是挑战的时刻。D符合语境，故选D。

【3】考查对下文的归纳和理解能力。由 “Actually, taking a gap year can save you a lot of money. Gap year students often take a parttime job. ”实际上，休学一年可以省下很多钱。空档年学生经常参加兼职工作，以及“Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money.”明确的学习目标可以使学生努力工作而不是浪费时间和金钱。可知经历“Gap year”不仅可以兼职工作赚钱，明确的学习目标可以使学生努力工作而不是浪费时间和金钱。B符合语境，故选B。