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More students than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年) before going to university. It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. The gap-year phenomenon originated 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 for everyone 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 hardship –young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their

education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university with 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. arc 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】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.

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】C

【解析】

试题分析：本文提到大学的学费高使得很多大学生在上大学前就要先去挣钱，然后再上大学学习，这样的好处是让学生更珍惜大学的时光，更成熟有责任感，但是也给人们带来了思考。

【1】C推理判断题。由文章第一段More students than ever before are taking a gap-year (间隔年) before going to university. 比以往任何时候有更多的学生都以休学一年去上大学。 It used to be called the “year off” between school and university. 过去被称为学校和大学之间的“一年”。今年的差距现象起源于及第三段第一句话That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year. 可知体验间隔年数量上升了14.7%,说明越来越受到欢迎，可知间隔年越来越受到欢迎。故选C。

【2】A细节理解题。由人名定位到短文第三段，第三段在谈它的优点，有间隔之后在去上大学，会让人更成熟有责任感，对大学的学习有帮助。故选A。

【3】C细节理解题。根据文章最后一句话可知百分之九十的学生要在假期挣学费。故选C。

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