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Questions about the idea of a gap year

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After high school, I really want to ____ a gap year.

find

go

take

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In the USA, in 2020 around _____ of students took a gap year before starting university/college.

3%

10%

20%

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The most common reason for students in the UK to take a gap year is to...

earn money

become independent

take a break from studying

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What is the most common activity that people do during a gap year?

travel

do volunteer work abroad

work to earn money

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Many people travel during their gap year. What is the most popular destination for British people?

Thailand

Australia

Vietnam

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In the UK, _____ of those taking a gap year believe it helped them decide what subject to study at university.

20%

40%

60%

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96% of people who have taken a gap year believe it improved their...

self-confidence

bank balance

intelligence

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Employers often prefer to hire university graduates who have taken a gap year, because these people have gained many skills from travelling, volunteering or working abroad.

False

True

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How do young people in the UK fund their gap year?

80% work to earn money, 20% are given money by their parents

20% work to earn money, 80% are given money by their parents

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Young people who take a gap year may eventually end up earning less than those who go straight to university/college.

True

False

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