Question

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

2. 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.

3.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 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.

4. 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 your money. Gap year students often take a part-time 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 playing.

5.Imagine an admission officer trying to admit(录取) 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?

Choose the best topic from A to F according to the meaning of the passage.

Answer

1.B

2.A

3.F

4.E

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了Gap Year—‘空挡年’的意思，及Gap Year不仅使学生玩的高兴而且学会了许多的技能，有了更多的经历，学会了面对挑战等优点。

1.归纳理解题。根据段落主要介绍了‘空挡年’是学生上大学前的那段休息时间，他们经常用那段时间旅游或工作，这给了年轻人有用的学习经历和新的技能，这在国外非常受欢迎。结合选择，故选B

2.归纳理解题。根据段落You can learn more about the world and get to know yourself better ，故选A

3.归纳理解题。根据段落描述可知空挡年不仅是度假，而且也要面对挑战，故选F

4.归纳理解题。根据段落描述可知经历"Gap Year"不仅兼职工作赚钱，而且清楚的学习目标会使得学生努力学习而不会浪费时间和金钱玩。故选E

5.归纳理解题。根据短文描述可知同样很优秀有高分数，如果有练习经历，或做过志愿者会提高录取机会，故选D

【考点定位】社会现象类短文阅读。