1. (2019·衡阳模拟) 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

In Western society, especially in the English-speaking world, the chance for young people to see other<br />countries and experience life is considered vital and important.<br />Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take a gap year before they<br />go to university.<br />Most often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is like<br />when they finish school.<br />Although they are worried about their safety, many think that the advantages of independence<br />and experience are worth the worries.<br />Children are encouraged to be brave and to explore the world on their own or with friends.<br />A gap year after school is also an important chance for young people to spend time thinking<br />about what they want to do with their lives.<br />A little bit of growing up and experience will help them make their important career<br />decisions, especially when they are unsure about what they want to study.<br />So much of the world has been traveled and explored.<br />Some of young people work as volunteers to do something for the country they are visiting.<br />Many gap year volunteers are now spending a few months teaching English in Thailand,<br />helping feed giant pandas in China, or building a well in a village in Africa.<br />In Western society, especially in the English-speaking world, the chance for young people to see other<br />countries and experience life is considered vital and important.<br />Many young people, when they finish school at the age of 18, take a gap year before they<br />go to university.<br />Parents often want their children to grow up a little and see what the real world is<br />like when they finish school.<br />Although they are worried about their safety, many think that the advantages of independence<br />and experience are worth the worries.<br />Children are encouraged to be brave and to explore the world on their own or with friends.<br />A gap year after school is also an important chance for young people to spend time thinking<br />about what they want to do with their lives.<br />A little bit of growing up and experience will help them make their important career<br />decisions, especially when they are unsure about what they want to study.<br />As much of the world has been traveled and explored, some of young people's work has<br />volunteers to do something for the country they are visiting.<br />Many gap year volunteers are now spending a few months teaching English in Thailand,<br />helping feed giant pandas in China or building a well in a village in Africa.

1. （1） What do the young people in Western society think highly of?

   A . Earning much money. B . Enriching their experiences. C . Going to famous universities.
3. （2） When are students taking a gap year?

   A . Before they go to university. B . When they are 16 years old. C . Before they enter high school.
5. （3） What can students benefit from a gap year after school?

   A . Build good relationships with others. B . Develop their characters better. C . Help decide future careers.
7. （4） Where do many gap year volunteers teach English?

   A . In Africa. B . In China. C . In Thailand.