X3_UK_Gap year

Select all correct option(s):

In the past, why did you take a gap year?

• You failed then entrance exams.

• You wanted to explore yourself before choosing a major.

• You were not accepted in higher education.

• You could not find a job after graduating from university.

Why is taking a gap year encouraged by universities and employers?

• Because a gap year can make young people appreciate getting a place in a university or in a company.

• Because a gap year will help youngsters learn new skills and become more independent.

• Because students will become more courageous after a gap year.

• Because students will earn enough to pay the tuition fee after a gap year.

Select all correct option(s):

When do young people in formal education usually take a gap year?

• before they enrol in their course at university.

• When they are in high school.

• whilst they are already talking a course at university.

• When they have completed secondary school.

Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD from the text

A popular activity among gap year students is (a)   work such as promoting education in the remote areas, doing a preservation project, going on an adventure, or becoming an apprentice to gain more work experience.

According to the British government’s Gap Year website, what are the top five gap year travel destinations recently?

• Tibet, Indonesia, Taiwan, Western Europe and Canada.

• Tibet, Indonesia, Taiwan, Eastern Europe and Vietnam.

• Tibet, Thailand, Taiwan, Eastern Europe and Canada.

• Tibet, Indonesia, Taiwan, Eastern Europe and Canada.

How do gap year students save up for their trips?

• They only look for fully-funded gap packages.

• They are funded by their parents.

• They use their student loan.

• They do a part-time job.

Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text

In order to make the gap year affordable, travel agencies are providing (a)   that suit every individual.

True of False:

A gap year is a full year travelling and having adventures.

• True

• False

What is TRUE about Julie Taylor's gap year?

• Despite having to deal with many problems, she always had the support of her family and friends.

• She regretted not going to university straight after school.

• Her gap year was affluent and she didn't have to worry about money.

• She is never going to regret her decision to take a gap year.

What is NOT TRUE about Julie Taylor's gap year?

• She was working whilst travelling throughout the country.

• She was working as a netball coach to save up for her trip.

• Her trip to Africa also looks impressive on her CV

• Her gap year demonstrates the skills that she has gained are essential in any job.