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【题目】听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。

1When does a gap year take place?

A. Before the first year of college.

B. In the first year of high school.

C. After the second year of college.

2What do most people do during a gap year?

A. Get a job. B. Go traveling. C. Volunteer their time.

3What does James think about the idea?

A. It sounds like fun.

B. It should be very popular.

C. It might not help you get a job.

【答案】

1A

2B

3C

【解析】此题为听力题,解析略。

1此题为听力题,解析略。

2此题为听力题,解析略。

3此题为听力题,解析略。

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