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A Gap Year

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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
  • In the UK, _____ of those taking a gap year believe it helped them decide what subject to study at university.
    60%
    20%
    40%
  • Many people travel during their gap year. What is the most popular destination for British people?
    Thailand
    Australia
    Vietnam
  • How do young people in the UK fund their gap year?
    20% work to earn money, 80% are given money by their parents
    80% work to earn money, 20% are given money by their parents
  • 96% of people who have taken a gap year believe it improved their...
    self-confidence
    bank balance
    intelligence
  • What is the most common activity that people do during a gap year?
    do volunteer work abroad
    work to earn money
    travel
  • After high school, I really want to ____ a gap year.
    find
    go
    take
  • In the USA, in 2020 around _____ of students took a gap year before starting university/college.
    20%
    10%
    3%
  • 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.
    True
    False
  • The most common reason for students in the UK to take a gap year is to...
    become independent
    take a break from studying
    earn money