Unit 1 Great explorations第 6 课时 巩固与提升一、完形填空。 ABC阅读下面短文，从短文后所给的 、 、 三个选项中选出能填入相应空白处的最佳选项。 In western society, especially in English-speaking countries, the chance for young people to see other countries and experience life is considered important. Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take 1 before they go to university. Parents often want their children to grow up 2 and see what the real world is like when they finish school. Although they are 3 their safety, many think that the advantages of independence（独立）and experience are worth the worries. Children are encouraged to be brave, independent and to explore the world 4 or with friends. Young people also want to experience freedom and see what life is like on the other side. This other side could be the other side of the world or just the other side of life. For example, if they have a rich life, they may want to see how people in 5 areas live. A gap year after school is also an important chance for young people to 6 time thinking about what they want to 7 their lives. A little bit of growing up and experience will help them make their important career decisions, especially when they are unsure about what they want to study. Another reason for going straight after school is to get a break from studying before they start the next few 8 of university. So anywhere you travel in the world, you will meet young European people exploring the world. So much of the world has been travelled and explored. The young people are now looking for more worthy experiences. Some of them 9 volunteers to do something for the country they are visiting. Many gap year volunte...
