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Some colleges have started offering their own gap year programs to support students who want to take a year off in a meaningful way. Below, we’ll look at four of these programs.
American University Gap Program
When to apply: By July 15 or November 15
Is there funding available? No.
In American University Gap Program, students spend three days per week with a government or business organization in the city. Students go on field trips, listen to guest speakers, take part in hands-on lessons and work on service projects as a group. Students who complete the program can earn seven credits.
Duke University Gap Year Program
When to apply: By early May of each year
Is there funding available? Yes, $5,000 to $15,000.
Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth. Independent experiences may include community service, personalized experiential learning opportunities and others.
Florida State University Gap Year
When to apply: By February 24
Is there funding available? Yes, up to $5,000.
Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year. The experience must last over one year.
St Norbert College Bridge Year Experience
When to apply: not specified
Is there funding available? Not specified.
Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get service opportunities.
1. What does Duke University advise students to do during their gap year?
A. Focus on their personal growth. B. Be independent of their parents.
C. Apply before the end of November. D. Contact some off-campus organization.
2. How can students get gap year funding from Florida State University?
A. By having extra credits. B. By organizing several projects.
C. By showing their gap plans. D. By doing volunteer work.
3. If you are interested in travelling, you can choose ________.
A. Florida State University Gap Year B. American University Gap Program
C. Duke University Gap Year Program D. St. Norbert College Bridge Year Experience
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【分析】這是一篇應(yīng)用文。文章主要介紹了四個大學(xué)的間隔年項目情況。
【1題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Duke University Gap Year Program部分中“Though Duke University has no course of study or experience for its gap year program, it encourages students to have an independent plan for their year off, particularly one that promotes personal growth.(盡管杜克大學(xué)的間隔年項目沒有課程或經(jīng)歷，但它鼓勵學(xué)生為自己的間隔年制定一個獨立的計劃，尤其是能促進個人成長的計劃)”可知，杜克大學(xué)建議學(xué)生在間隔年關(guān)注他們的個人成長。故選A。
【2題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)Florida State University Gap Year部分中“Florida State University offers gap year funding to students wishing to work or volunteer before starting college. In order to get the momey, students must explain their plans for their gap year.(佛羅里達(dá)州立大學(xué)為希望在上大學(xué)前工作或做志愿者的學(xué)生提供間隔年資金。為了拿到這筆錢，學(xué)生們必須解釋他們對間隔年的計劃)”可知，學(xué)生可以通過展示他們的間隔計劃從佛羅里達(dá)州立大學(xué)獲得間隔年資金。故選C。
【3題詳解】
細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段“Students taking part in the Bridge Year Experience can travel to locations such as New Mexico, Wisconsin and Guatemala during the fall term, where they learn about the local cultures, take courses and get service opportunities.(參加橋梁年體驗的學(xué)生可以在秋季學(xué)期前往新墨西哥州、威斯康星州和危地馬拉等地，在那里他們了解當(dāng)?shù)匚幕瑓⒓诱n程并獲得服務(wù)機會)”可知，如果你對旅游感興趣，你可以選擇St. Norbert College Bridge Year Experience。故選D。
