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WHAT IS A GAP YEAR ? Definition A gap year is a year out, usually but not always, between secondary school and college /university. Many people in Anglo-Saxon countries opt to defer their admission to a university place and instead take an opportunity to travel and get some work experience. Those students and young adults who have no financial restrictions or difficulties often choose volunteer work while others prefer paid work. Some people who can afford it use their gap year to discover the world on amazing travel adventures and sports challenges.
Listen to this recording of a university professor giving his views about the GAP YEAR phenomenon. ► FIRST LISTENING Pick out the accentuated words ( repérer les mots accentués) ► SECOND LISTENING Group Work. Take notes as you listen to prepare an account of what you have understood. Group 1 will listen for information about ‘gappers’ : 1) situation in the past compared to now 2) Types of experiences available to’gappers’ Group 2 will focus on the teacher’s views. ► THIRD LISTENING – complete your notes