Take Away English-UK Students Abroad 英国学生在海外
时间：2019-01-02 作者：英语课 分类：Take Away English
Gap year students see many wonderful sights
Most students in the UK leave school or sixth-form college at the age of 18 and go to study for three years in a University, but in recent years many students have chosen to take a one-year break between finishing school and starting university.
This period is called a gap year and is a time when British students can broaden their horizons by visiting foreign countries.
Tens of thousands of gap-year travellers leave Britain every year, with Australia as the most popular destination. While some volunteer for charity work in developing countries, others will enjoy eco-tourism or simply backpack through many countries.
Many other gap year travellers try their hand at teaching English to the locals in the countries they visit.
Students who take a gap year often say the experience helps them get a better perspective on the world and broadens their cultural awareness 1.
An important part of any gap year is learning about the culture and society of other peoples. It can be very important to learn about local norms in order to avoid a culture clash, such as when Westerners wear clothes that are seen as unacceptable in more conservative countries.
Developments in communications technology mean it is easier than ever to keep in touch with friends and family at home. Many gap year students maintain a travel blog or upload their snaps to photo-sharing websites so that others can see their adventures.
China is becoming an increasingly popular destination for British students. Gap year programmes in China might include coaching sports in Chinese schools, learning kung fu or even teaching English.
Who knows? Perhaps you’ll meet some British gap year travellers in your home town soon. Don't forget to practice your English with them!
GLOSSARY 词汇表
sixth-form college
高中
broaden their horizons
开阔眼界
developing countries
发展中国家
backpack
背包旅行
locals
当地人
cultural awareness
文化意识
culture clash
文化冲突
keep in touch
保持联系
snaps
照片
coaching sports
运动培训
gap year
空档年
charity work
慈善工作
eco-tourism
环保旅游业
try their hand
尝试
perspective
观点， 看法
local norms
地方风俗
conservative countries
保守国家
travel blog
旅行博客
photo-sharing websites
照片分享网站
kung fu
功夫