UNIT 11 Gap Years

THINK ABOUT IT Discuss with a partner. 1.Do you think it’s a good idea to take a year off school? 2.If you want to travel for a year, do you need to ask your parents? 3.What would be your ideal gap year job? UNIT 11 Gap Years

Before We Read UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

A. Is a Gap Year Right for You? 1. When making decisions, I usually... a. decide right away. b. think for a while. c. don’t like deciding anything. 2. In my lifetime, I have traveled... a. to many countries. b. to a few countries with my parents. c. to no countries at all. A gap year is when you take time off from school to travel. Let’s see if the idea is good for you. UNIT 11 Gap Years

3. While at school, I have... a. worked lots of jobs in my free time. b. worked one or two jobs in my free time. c. never had a job in my free time. 4. During my teenage years, I have... a. done volunteer work at home and overseas. b. done some volunteer work but not a lot. c. never done volunteer work. UNIT 11 Gap Years

5. My parents usually... a. let me do what I want. b. give me some space. c. tell me what to do. 6. I... know what I want to do in the future. a. X b. kind of c. don’t UNIT 11 Gap Years

Scoring: If you chose a, you get three points, b two points, and c one point. 15 to 18 You don’t need a gap year. You have a clear idea of what to do with your future. 9 to 14 You might need a gap year. A year off will help you decide what you want to do. 6 to 8 A gap year would probably help. You don’t seem to know what you want. More experience in the real world would be helpful. UNIT 11 Gap Years

B. Word Definitions Put these words in the appropriate space: off, decision, travel, volunteer, overseas, experience. volunteer decision travel overseas experience off UNIT 10 Mysteries of the World Word in BoldPart of SpeechDefinition 1.adjectivenot paid for doing a job 2.nouna choice you make 3.verbto go from one place to another 4.adverbto or in a foreign country 5.nounsomething you learn from doing an activity 6.adverbnot at school or work UNIT 11 Gap Years

Young people trying something new Someone trying to buy a real watch A gap in the ages of the children Someone experiencing a new school C. Use the Title to Make Predictions Look at the title on page 96 of the Student’s Book. Can you guess what the reading is mainly about? UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 6 Tattoos  UNIT 8 Food for Thought Title: Experiencing the Real World UNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

Vocabulary Preview UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

1. I have some _______________ in teaching English. 2. Let’s go for a drink after _______________. 3. Sarah was busy _______________ her party. 4. I want to study overseas and _______________ different cultures. 5. We _______________ by train across China. 6. My grandpa _______________ for a restaurant before. 7. Taking the bus is cheaper than air _______________. 8. His _______________ is to move to Japan and then find a job there. A. Words that Are Both Nouns and Verbs Use the words in the box to fill in the blanks. Change the form of the words if necessary. UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 6 Tattoos experience work planning experience UNIT 8 Food for Thought experience travel work plan UNIT 9 Protect Your Environment traveled worked UNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years travel plan

1. tinuecon James will _____________ to play on this basketball team next fall. 2. nera He ___________ more than $20,000 a year. 3. asef It is not ___________ to talk on your phone when driving. 4. dlich ___________ under 12 can’t watch this movie. B. Unscramble the Words Put the letters in order and use the correct form of the words to complete the sentences. UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 6 Tattoos continue earns safe Children UNIT 8 Food for ThoughtUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

5. cationedu Edwin hopes his son will get a good ___________. 6. usinbess The three writers decided to open an editing ___________. 7. nowledgke He doesn’t have the ___________ to do the job. 8. ollecge Carrie studied English at a well-known ___________. UNIT 11 Gap Years education business knowledge college

C. Words in Context 1. I called Nick right after I got home. a. I called Nick before I got home. b. I called Nick when I got home. 2. Mandy has to take one day off because she is sick. a. Mandy is still coming to work. b. Mandy isn’t coming to work. UNIT 7 A Good Laugh Circle the meaning of the sentence. UNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

3. Make sure she finishes her homework. a. Check to see that she finishes her homework. b. Help her do her homework, please. 4. The writer argues that war is bad. a. The writer doesn’t accept the war. b. The writer is angry about the topic. 5. Diana is an independent young woman. She can do this by herself. a. Diana is able to do things on her own. b. Diana often asks for help. UNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

Now Let’s Read UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

Experiencing the Real World In Taiwan, students usually go to college right after high school. In other countries, students also choose to continue. However, they often take a year off before starting college. This is called a gap year. Most young people like to travel during their gap year. Others get a job and earn money, or they do volunteer work. Some mix work and travel and have a working holiday. UNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

There are even businesses that help young people plan their gap year. They help them find interesting jobs. They also make sure that they have a safe place to stay overseas. Some parents don’t want their kids to take a gap year. They think that their children will forget their lessons from high school. They believe that it’s best for students to finish their education first. UNIT 11 Gap Years

Other parents love the gap year idea. They want their kids to see the real world and become more independent. Parents argue that this experience will help them make better decisions. Taking a gap year is becoming more common around the world. Someday, maybe everyone will take a year off. After all, not all knowledge is found in books. UNIT 11 Gap Years

After We Read UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

A. Read for Details Complete the chart. UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 6 Tattoos independent experience forget education UNIT 8 Food for ThoughtUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the World LikeDislike 1. They hope their kids can travel and become more _____________. 1. They think that their children will ____________ what they have learned in high school. 2. They believe that this ___________ will help their kids in the future. 2. They argue that it’s better for students to finish their __________ as soon as possible. UNIT 11 Gap Years What Do Parents Think about Gap Years?

B. Multiple Choice Circle the answer. 1. What do students NOT do during their gap year? a. Get a job b. Try volunteer work c. Attend college d. Go traveling 2. Businesses help people plan their gap year by... a. finding them good schools. b. finding them fun jobs. c. finding them interesting friends. d. finding them nice things to buy. UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

3. What does them refer to in the third paragraph? a. Parent b. Kids c. Gap years d. Jobs 4. The writer thinks taking a gap year... a. is becoming more popular. b. is not a very good idea. c. is a waste of time. d. is too expensive. UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

C. True, False, or Unknown UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARS Check T if the sentence is true, F if false, or U if unknown. 1. T F U Students in Taiwan usually take a gap year. 2. T F U Nobody makes money during a gap year. 3. T F U Some parents believe a gap year is good for their children. 4. T F U Taking a gap year is less common now. 5. T F U Some parents are afraid that their kids won’t return. 6. T F U Other parents believe a gap year will help their kids think more clearly. 7. T F U Taking a gap year is more popular in England than America. 8. T F U People who take a gap year always want to earn money. UNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 6 TattoosUNIT 11 Gap Years

Reading Strategy UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

Comparing and Contrasting We learned about compare and contrast in Unit Six. Circle the compare and contrast words below. Then fill in the chart. In Taiwan, students usually go to college right after high school. In other countries, students also choose to continue. However, they often take a year off before starting college. Students in Taiwan and students in other countries How They Are AlikeHow They Are Different Compare word: ___________ Contrast word:____________ alsohowever They both go to college after high school. Students in other countries often take a year off before starting college. UNIT 11 Gap Years

UNIT 3 Hualien Road Trip Give It a Try Doug lives in Canada. He just graduated and will take a gap year before working. He will choose one of the programs below. UNIT 10 Mysteries of the World Train for the MarathonTravel to India Lose weightSee the Taj Mahal Do something difficultLearn about a new culture Eat my mom’s delicious home cookingVisit a beautiful country Save a lot of money by not taking a tripEat delicious Indian food every day Have time to think about the futureThink about what I want to do in the future UNIT 11 Gap Years

1. Doug can stay in Canada _______________ go to India. 2. He will be able to learn about a new culture in India. _______________, going to India costs a lot of money. 3. He can think about the future if he trains for the marathon. He can do so if he goes to India _______________. 4. He can eat well in _______________ Canada and India. 5. _______________ going to India is expensive, he can see a beautiful country. UNIT 7 A Good Laugh or However as well although or as well however both Fill in the blanks with the words in the box. UNIT 9 Protect Your Environment Although both UNIT 11 Gap Years

Further Reading UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

Thinking about Taking a Year Off? UNIT 10 Mysteries of the World More and more people are taking gap years. We sat down with three people to ask why. Nicole Wheels, London, England I have lots of interesting ideas in my head. But I used to be too shy to share. So, I went to Los Angeles to take acting classes. I’ll never forget my first play. My body was shaking. When I went on the stage, however, I calmed down and did well. I’m still shy, but now I can control it. Sometimes, I even give my phone number to handsome guys. UNIT 11 Gap Years

Susan Wang, Ottawa, Canada I think living in Kenya changed me. I realized there that money isn’t the most important thing. We showed people how to work on a modern farm. We gave them knowledge. This is a gift that is forever. It felt good helping others. Going to Kenya gave me something too — experience. I hope to go back someday. UNIT 11 Gap Years

Mike Carson, Berkeley, California I studied Chinese in college, but I never had a chance to practice. All my friends spoke English, even my Chinese friends. So, I decided to go to China between my first and second year. After six months, my Chinese had improved a lot. I could talk about food, weather, and the news. I still made mistakes, but people understood me. If you’re interested in learning a language, put yourself in the right environment. It’s the best and most interesting way to improve. UNIT 11 Gap Years

Comprehension Check UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

A. Read for Details Complete the chart. NicoleSusanMike Where Did They Go? What Did They Do? What Did They Learn? Los AngelesKenyaChina Took acting classes How to be more confident Showed people how to work on a modern farm Money isn’t the most important thing Learned Chinese How to speak Chinese better UNIT 11 Gap Years

1. What is the reading mainly about? a. People take gap years for different reasons. b. Acting classes can help someone speak better. c. Working on a farm can teach someone a lot. d. When people take gap years, they get gifts. 2. What happened to Nicole the first time she got on the stage? a. She did a bad job. c. She became relaxed. d. She became shy. UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by Train B. Multiple Choice Circle the answer. UNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years b. Her face got red.

3. What did Susan teach people in Kenya? a. How to help others b. That money isn’t important. c. A new language d. New ways to plant things 4. Why did Mike go to China? a. To meet Chinese friends b. To speak Chinese better c. To read the news d. To go on vacation UNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

English Follow-Up UNIT 1 TEDDY BEARSUNIT 5 Around the World by TrainUNIT 7 A Good LaughUNIT 9 Protect Your EnvironmentUNIT 10 Mysteries of the WorldUNIT 11 Gap Years

A. Antonyms Find the antonyms of the following words in the article and put them in the appropriate space. WordAntonymWordAntonym 1.boring4.old 2.confident5.temporary 3.get nervous6.get worse interesting shy calm downimprove forever modern UNIT 11 Gap Years

B. Complete the Sentences 1. This book is very _____________. I can’t put it down. 2. Luke doesn’t like talking that much. He’s very _____________. 3. Don’t give the kids too much sugar. If you do, they’ll never ________________. 4. That building is so _____________. I’ve never seen anything like it before. UNIT 7 A Good Laugh interesting shy calm down UNIT 9 Protect Your Environment modern UNIT 10 Mysteries of the World Use the antonyms from A to fill in the blanks. interesting shy calm down modern forever improve UNIT 11 Gap Years