Hello dear students!
Today we are going to talk about A Gap Year
Gap year — нормальна практика у багатьох розвинених країнах світу. Просто кажучи, це вільний рік між high school та університетом або коледжем. Під час цього року майбутні абітурієнти подорожують, займаються самоосвітою, волонтерством, працюють, шукають себе. Головна мета цього року — зупинитись та усвідомити, чи в правильному напрямку ти рухаєшся. Презентація допоможе вам ознайомитися з цим поняттям та дасть змогу порівняти перспективи Gap year в Україні
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Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (17–22). There are two choices you do not need to use.
What are the roots of the gap year?
The gap year itself has its roots set in post-war Britain. There was a belief that giving young people the opportunity (17) ___________ would mean a greater chance at achieving world peace as new generations gained understanding.
Some also believe the gap year to originate from the idea of the 17th century “Grand Tour” taken by the sons of aristocrats. The Grand Tour comprised up to three years travelling around Europe, (18) ___________ in order to refine their education.
As the children of the baby boomers grew up and came of age in the 1990s, there was (19) __________. These children were encouraged by their parents to travel; an opportunity they never got themselves. However, in 1960s Britain, many school leavers went on what is now known as a “hippy trail”, travelling to destinations in Asia such as India, Pakistan and Nepal. The gap travel industry has since exploded and is now (20) ___________.
Though the gap year has its origins in Britain, it is a concept which has swept the globe, with many American universities enabling their students to postpone (21) ___________. In the present day, taking a gap year has become (22) ___________ of travelling round the world before or after university or on a career break.
Read the text and make up 10 questions to your English pen-friend about a gap year
Many high school students take a gap year before entering university. This is a year in which they usually travel abroad and see the world to broaden their horizons. However, some people believe it’s better for them to go straight to university.
In my opinion, a gap year is a perfect opportunity for a young person to learn new things about life. Our educational system teaches students many useful subjects, but some things are only learnt by the experiences you face in life, such as doing things on your own and finding your way around a new place. Also, the cultural experience of visiting somewhere different from your home country is very valuable. You can learn phrases from a foreign language and try out new customs and traditions.
Some people believe you should start university directly after finishing school. I imagine this is because the sooner you start university, the faster you’ll finish and be able to find a job. Also, there may be a fear that your gap year will turn into two, or that you will never attend university.
While those are important things to consider, I don’t agree with this view. The lessons you learn on a gap year can prepare you for life in a way that university cannot. Also, with some discipline, you should be able to do a gap year, then go to university.
In conclusion, a gap year can provide young people with unique experiences, which they will remember and appreciate for life.
