ĐỌC HIỂU 1
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35
More and more people are choosing to take a gap year between finishing school and starting university. Alternatively, they may decide to take a gap year between graduating from university and starting a career feeling the need for some time out before joining the rat race. Most students see the time as an opportunity to travel. The idea of travelling to as many foreign places as possible appeals greatly.
A large percentage of gap-year students have wealthy parents who can easily subsidize their travel. Others have to save up before they go, or look for some form of employment while travelling. For example, they may work on a local farms or in local hotels. By doing so, they not only earn some money, but they are likely to meet local people and acquire some understanding of their culture.
There are some students who choose to work for the whole of their gap year. A number may decide to get work experience, either at home or abroad, in an area which they hope to make their career, such as medicine or computers. A large proportion of students are now choosing to work with a charity which arranges voluntary work in various parts of the world. The projects would hands-on experience of a very varied nature, from teaching to helping build roads or dams.
The gap year is not just an adventure. Young people can benefit great from encountering new and varied experiences and from communication with a wide rage of people. Perhaps most importantly, gap year students have to learn to stand on their own two feet.
(Adapted from Thematic Vocabulary & Comprehension by Betty Kirkpatrick and Rebecca Mok)
Question 31: What could be the best title for the passage?
A. Working for life B. Taking time out
C. Studying of overseas D. Contributing to the Community
Question 32: The word "subsidize" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ________.
A. ask for B. pay for C. work for D. apply for
Question 33: The word "their" in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. local farms B. local hotels C. local people D. gap-year students
Question 34: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The number of students taking a gap yare between high school and university is falling.
B. None of the students choose to work for the whole of their gap year to get experience.
C. Most students consider a gap year as a chance to travel.
D. Students can take a gap year only before starting university.
Question 35: According to the passage, what is perhaps the most important benefit of students' taking a gap year?
A. They learn how to become independent.
B. They receive practical training for their future careers.
C. They have an opportunity to meet local people.
D. They earn money to support their further studies.