1、成才之路 英语,路漫漫其修远兮 吾将上下而求索,人教版 必修5,Great Scientists,Unit 1,(2015课标全国C)More students than ever before are taking a gapyear (间隔年)before going to university.It used to be called the “year off”between school and university.The gapyear phenomenon originated(起源) with the months left over to Oxbridge applican
2、ts 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
3、 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 wellplanned year out are more likely to be satisfied with，and complete，their chosen course.Stu
4、dents 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 hardshipyoung people are being forced into earning money before finishing their educati
5、on.“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 an
6、d the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods，”he said.,文章大意：本文讲述了在美国，越来越多的高中毕业生通过休学一年的方式(gap year)来积累经验，为未来的大学生活做准备，但是也有人认为，在这一年里很多学生不得不被迫打工赚取上学的费用。,1What do we learn about the gap year from the text?AIt is flexible in length.BIt is a time for relaxation.CIt is increasingly popular.DIt is r
7、equired by universities.答案：C细节理解题。由第一段第一句More students than ever before are taking a gapyear (间隔年)before going to university.及第三段第一句That is a record 14.7% increase in the number of students taking a gap year.可知，间隔年越来越受到欢迎，故选C项。,2According to Tony Higgins，students taking a gap year_.Aare better prepa
8、red for college studiesBknow a lot more about their future jobsCare more likely to leave university in debtDhave a better chance to enter top universities,答案：A推理判断题。由题干中的人名Tony Higgins定位到文章第三段，根据他所说的话“Students who take a wellplanned year out are more likely to be satisfied with，and complete，their ch
9、osen course.Students who take a gap year are often more mature and responsible，”可知，他认为，花费一年时间计划的学生更成熟和有责任感，由此可以推断出他认为他们能更好地为大学学习做准备，故选A项。,3How does Owain James feel about the gapyear phenomenon?AHes puzzled.BHes worried.CHes surprised.DHes annoyed.答案：B推理判断题。由题干中的Owain James定位到文章最后一段，根据第二句.young peop
10、le are being forced into earning money before finishing their education.可知，越来越多的学生会在结束学业之前被迫去挣钱，他对此是担忧的，故选B项。,4What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?AAttend additional courses.BMake plans for the new term.CEarn money for their education.DPrepare for their graduate studies.答案：C细节理解题。根据文章最后一句NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacation periods.可知此处应选C项。,
