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(2021·辽宁省五校协作体高三模拟)
Below you will find a profile 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：17202703323
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 selfawareness within our students，who return home better prepared to be leaders in thought and action.
Phone：5032851800
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：4135850980
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 12week semester or 25week 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 wellstructured curriculum even allows you to have collegelevel classes and earn credits toward graduation.
Phone：18007269746
语篇解读： 本文是一篇应用文。介绍了在间隔年期间学生可以选择的一些教育项目。
1．Which phone number can you dial if you want to improve your leadership?
A．17202703323. B．5032851800.
C．4135850980. D．18007269746.
B [考查细节理解。根据题干中的关键词“leadership”定位到Carpe Diem Education部分中的“Each course is carefully crafted to develop leadership”，由该部分中的电话号码可知答案选B。]
2．What is EF Gap Year's unique feature?
A．Its reasonable fee.
B．Its experienced teachers.
C．Its flexible study time.
D．Its diverse curriculum choices.
C [考查细节理解。根据EF Gap Year部分第三句“You can then personalize your program...on your own”可知，你可以根据自己的学习目标和兴趣，决定在何地、何时、以何种方式学习，从而使你的课程个性化。由此可知，该项目的独特之处在于学习时间、地点与方式可以灵活选择。故选C。]
3．What do the four programs have in common?
A．They pay attention to volunteer service work.
B．They combine education with home stays.
C．They mainly offer crosscultural education.
D．They raise students' interest in adventure.
A [考查细节理解。根据Youth International部分中的“volunteer community service work”、Carpe Diem Education部分中的“Through volunteer service”、Center for Interim Programs部分中的“low cost volunteer options”以及EF Gap Year部分中的“volunteer for a good cause”可知，这四个项目的共同之处在于它们都关注志愿者服务工作。故选A。]
