Quiz on Gap Years 2

What is a gap year?

• A year of mandatory military service

• A year spent in high school

• A year spent studying abroad

• A year taken off between high school and college

Which celebrity is mentioned as having taken a gap year?

• Taylor Swift

• Justin Bieber

• Emma Watson

• Malia Obama

What was Malia Obama's gap year internship?

• Volunteering in Africa

• Teaching English

• Working at a hospital

• Interning at the U.S. Embassy

What percentage of U.S. students are estimated to take a gap year?

• 25%

• 12.5%

• 50%

• 1.2% to 2%

What was the lowest percentage of UK students taking a gap year in 2012?

• 15%

• 20%

• 12.5%

• 10%

What is one reason gap years are becoming popular in the U.S.?

• Celebrity endorsements

• Government funding

• Free travel programs

• School requirements

What did Hillary Billings want for her son before starting college?

• To work full-time

• To attend a different university

• To take a gap year

• To travel abroad

What is a common activity during gap years mentioned in the text?

• Taking online courses

• Studying for exams

• Internships and volunteering

• Working part-time jobs

Which country has nearly a quarter of students taking gap years?

• New Zealand

• Australia

• Canada

• United States

What is a potential cost of a three-month gap year excursion?

• $20,000

• $10,000

• $5,000

• $15,000