题型:阅读选择 题类:真题 难易度:困难
辽宁省葫芦岛市2019年中考英语试卷
In some western countries, a gap year(空档年)is regarded as a special celebration for teenagers. They think it is a necessary process for teens to develop into adults. Then what's a gap year?It's a short break from study for a year or less. It's normally between high school and university. During the gap year, the students usually take a break from their school education to travel, volunteer, study or work.
There are some reasons why students might want to take a gap year. They usually think it is a chance to get professional or personal experience. Some common reasons to take a gap year include:
★Open their eyes.
★Make international friends.
★Make some money.
★Get useful work experience and key skills.
Although teenagers can benefit from(从……获益)the gap year activities, there are many disadvantages. The parents are worried. Here are the reasons why parents disagree with the idea of taking a gap year.
★It may cost a lot of money to organize.
★They may get hurt or sick during the travels.
★They may simply find that they didn't get the experience they were hoping for.
A gap year is a new experience for not only teenagers but also people who were born in the 1960s. Maybe it's really a good chance for them to experience the retirement(退休生活)in advance(提前).
Hi Leah, We've been on vacation in Taipei for a week and tried all kinds of food. We love the night markets here. We're going to Tainan next by train. We'll be there for seven days, and then we'll fly home. Love, Megan and Dan | Leah Goldberg 30782 Clarence Street Baden, Pennsylvania 15005 USA |
Dear Grandma and Grandpa, Our five-day holiday in Kyoto is almost over. Coming here for the cherry blossoms (樱花) is so worth it. Dad has taken a lot of pictures of the beautiful flowers. However, the best part of the trip is shopping in the city. Mom and I buy so many Japanese things that we can hardly carry them back! See you soon! Damien | Fran and Luke Lawrence No. 32, Bade Road, Sec. 3 Taipei 10559, Taiwan ROC |
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