—Professor Smith, I’d like to take a gap year...

—Professor Smith, I’d like to take a gap year to Africa to serve in a global anti-Aids campaign.

—Good idea, ______ you can afford the time.

A. provided that　　　　 B. in case

C. even if　　　　　　　 D. so that

高三英语单项填空困难题查看答案及解析

—Mr. Robert, I’d like to take a gap year to volunteer for a global anti-Aids campaign.

—That’s great, ______ you can afford the time.

A.provided that B.in case C.even if D.so that

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Ready to take a gap year？ 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．1.

Gap years are popular with European and Australian students， but remain less popular in America． However， in recent years， more and more American students are preparing for college by taking a gap year． The advantages of taking a gap year are as follows：

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．

Face challenges and have fun

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．3.

Save money and improve your college admission chances

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． 4.

5.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？

A． Learn about the world and yourself

B． Only in this way can you enjoy life and have fun．

C． Check out your gap year choices before making the right decision．

D． It can give young people useful learning experiences and new skills．

E． Imagine an admission officer trying to admit only one between two students．

F． More students than ever before are taking a gap year before going to university．

G． Clear learning goals can keep the students working hard instead of wasting time and money playing．

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Thinking about taking a year out before going to university?Check out your gap year choices here and decide if it’s the right decision for you…

What is it?

It’s a year out between finishing senior high school and starting university in which you can travel, work and generally do mind-broadening stuff you will never forget.

I don’t want to travel, but I don’t know what I want to do at university.

You will have a good three months between finishing your A Levels and university Clearing (when last-minute vacancies (空缺) on courses for the coming academic year are advertised): surely enough time to decide what to do. You don’t need to take a year for that.

I need to take some money before starting university.

Fair enough. But don’t get comfortable and decide not to get a full-time job. Spending a year on income support (收入补贴) will be depressing; you’ll have nothing to say when future employers ask what you did in your gap year, and you’ll have to put up with smug (得意的) post-gap year students comparing notes when you start university.

I’d love to travel, but I can’t afford it.

Most gap year students work for the first six months and then travel, using the money they’ve earned in the second six months.

I’m scared.

Try not to let fear of the unknown put you off seeing the world. Earth is a big planet, but when you travel it seems much smaller (even the remotest countries have email access).

1.The potential readers of the text are _________.

A. parents 　　　　　　　　　　 B. high school students

C. university students　　 D. teachers

2.Most students get money for their gap year trip_____.

A. from their parents

B. by borrowing from their friends

C. from the government

D. by working themselves

3.The last paragraph can be regarded as a(n) ___________.

A. encouragement　　　　　 B. warning

C. suggestion　　　 　　　 D. invitation

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

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 (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 the 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 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.

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

More students than ever before are taking a gap year(间隔年) before going to university. It used to be 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 the 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 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 vacating 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 job

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

高三英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析

Taking a gap year is a good chance for students to learn skills and gain life experience, ______ them an edge in the job market.

A. given　　　　　　　　　　 B. to give

C. giving 　　　　　　　　 D. having given

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Taking a gap year is a good chance for students to learn skills and gain life experience, ______ them an edge in the job market.

A. given B. to give　 C. giving　 D. having given

高三英语单项填空简单题查看答案及解析

（2014山东省实验中学高三第二次模拟考试）2．—I’m going to take a gap year before I go to college．What about it?

—____________ You are no longer achild．

A．Take your time．　　     B．Make yourself at home．

C．Just as you wish．        D．Don’t mention it．

高三英语单项填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

Years ago a professor gave a group of graduate students this assignment：Go to the slums(贫民窟)．Take 200 boys between the ages of 12 and 16, investigate their _____and environment and then_____their chances for the future. The students，after　 ______　 social statistics，talking to the boys and compiling(汇编)much data,______that 90 percent of the boys would spend some time in　 ______.

Twenty five years later another group of graduate students were given the job of _____the previous prediction. They went back to the _______area. Some of the boys—now______—were still there，a few had died and some has moved away. But they managed to ______180 of the original 200.They found that only four of the boys had ever been sent to prison.

Why was it that these men，who had lived in a breeding place of _____，had such surprisingly　 ______record？The researchers were _______told. “Well，there was a______.”

They investigated　 ______and found that in 78 percent of the ______it was the same woman. The researchers went to the teacher，now living in a home for______teacher .How had she had this remarkable_____on that group of children？Could she give them any reason why these boys______　 her？“No，”she said，“I really couldn't.” And then，_____over the years，she said musingly(沉思地)，more to herself than to her questioners，“I______these boys.” The researchers finally realized that it was the teacher's care that made a difference.

1.A. safety　　 B. nationalities　　 C. health　　 D. backgrounds

2.A. advise　　 B. increase　　 C. predict　　 D. check

3.A. consulting　　 B. preparing　　 C. offering　　 D. showing

4.A. discussed　　 B. concluded　　 C. introduced　　 D. expected

5.A. business　　 B. school　　 C. hospital　　 D. prison

6.A. testing　　 B. explaining　　 C. finding　　 D. making

7.A. special　　 B. same　　 C. only　　 D. lonely

8.A. workers　　 B. teenagers　　 C. men　　 D. students

9.A. record　　 B. find　　 C. know　　 D. trace

10.A. disease　　 B. magic　　 C. disaster　　 D. crime

11.A. reliable　　 B. good　　 C. detailed　　 D. bad

12.A. normally　　 B. gradually　　 C. continually　　 D. nearly

13.A. teacher　　 B. doctor　　 C. director　　 D. friend

14.A. too　　 B. instead　　 C. already　　 D. further

15.A. cases　　 B. manners　　 C. states　　 D. ways

16.A. determined　　 B. well-known　　 C. retired　　 D. skilled

17.A. technique　　 B. influence　　 C. courage　　 D. advantage

18.A. remembered　　 B. rewarded　　 C. treated　　 D. frightened

19.A. looking around　　 B. going on　　 C. working out　　 D. thinking back

20.A. persuaded　　 B. reminded　　 C. loved　　 D. taught

高三英语完形填空困难题查看答案及解析