A
Below you will find a profile(概述) of each gap year program. If there is a specific program you are interested in or a question you have regarding these programs, please feel free to contact them directly.
Youth International
Since 1997, Youth International has provided many people with the most exciting and educational experience of their life. It is a learning program that combines international travel, inter-cultural exchange, home stays, volunteer community service work and outdoor adventures.
Phone: 1-720-270-3323
Carpe Diem Education
Through volunteer service, travel and cultural exchange, students of Carpe Diem Education receive a personal insight into themselves and their cultures. We specialize in guiding summer and semester programs for high school students. Each course is carefully crafted to develop leadership and self-awareness within our students, who return home better prepared to be leaders in thought and action.
Phone: 503-285-1800
Center for Interim Programs
Founded in 1980, the Center for Interim Programs is the first independent gap year organization in America.
Based on students’ interests and budget, our experienced teachers help make individual course choices including low cost volunteer options, language programs, research trips and so on. We are committed to helping students find more experiences of formal education and work.
Phone: 413-585-0980
EF Gap Year
An EF Gap Year offers students the ability to explore several countries where you will learn a language, volunteer for a good cause, gain international work experience. Choose between a 12-week semester or 25-week academic year. You can then personalize your program to meet your learning goals and interests by deciding where, when, and how you wish to study on your own. Our well-structured curriculum even allows you to have college-level classes and earn credits toward graduation.
Phone: 1-800-726-9746
1. Which phone number can you dial if you want to improve your leadership?
A. 1-720-270-3323. B. 503-285-1800.
C. 413-585-0980. D. 1-800-726-9746.
2. What do we know about the Center for Interim Programs ?
A. It was founded in 1980.
B. It is the first independent gap year organization in the world.
C. It’s telephone number is 1-800-726-9746.
D. It’s based on the teachers’ interests and budget.
3. What is EF Gap Year’s unique feature?
A. Its reasonable fee. B. Its experienced teachers.
C. Its flexible study time. D. Each course is aimed to develop leadership.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个可以在间隔年参与的项目，介绍了项目的情况和联系方式等信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Carpe Diem Education部分中“Each course is carefully crafted to develop leadership and self-awareness within our students, who return home better prepared to be leaders in thought and action.；Phone: 503-285-1800(每门课程都经过精心设计，以培养学生的领导力和自我意识，让他们回国后更好地准备成为思想和行动上的领导者；电话：503-285-1800)”可知，如果你想提高你的领导力，你可以拨打503-285-1800。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Center for Interim Programs部分中“Founded in 1980, the Center for Interim Programs is the first independent gap year organization in America.(Center for Interim Programs成立于1980年，是美国第一个独立的间隔年组织)”可知，Center for Interim Programs成立于1980年。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据EF Gap Year部分中“Choose between a 12-week semester or 25-week academic year. You can then personalize your program to meet your learning goals and interests by deciding where, when, and how you wish to study on your own.(在12周的学期和25周的学年中选择。然后，你可以通过自己决定在哪里、何时以及如何学习来个性化你的学习计划，以满足你的学习目标和兴趣)”可知，EF Gap Year的特色是学习时间灵活。故选C。
