Question

What are the roots of the gap year? The gap year itself has its roots set in post-war Britain. There was a belief that giving young people the opportunity (1) [Bибрати ] would mean a greater chance at achieving world peace as new generations gained understanding. Some also believe the gap year to originate from the idea of the 17th century "Grand Tour" taken by the sons of aristocrats. The Grand Tour comprised up to three years travelling around Europе, (2) [Bибрати ] in order to refine their education. As the children of the baby boomers grew up and came of age in the 1990s, there was (3) [ Вибрати ] These children were encouraged by their parents to travel; an opportunity they never got themselves. However, in 1960s Britain, many school leavers went on what is now known as a "hippy trail", travelling to destinations in Asia such as India, Pakistan and Nepal. The gap travel industry has since exploded and is now (4) [Bибpати ] . Though the gap year has its origins in Britain, it is a concept which has swept the globe, with many American universities enabling their students to postpone (5) [ Вибрати ] In the present day, taking a gap year has become (6) [ Вибрати ] of travelling round the world before or after university or on a career break.
A a massive increase in gap year travel
B where the boys would seek out culture
C one of the fastest growing business markets
Da familiar and incredibly popular way
E to travel and experience new cultures
F to choose their future profession
G their university placements to take a year out
H which can be far less expensive​

Answer 1

Ответ:

The correct options to complete the given sentences are:

1. E to travel and experience new cultures

2. B where the boys would seek out culture

3. G their university placements to take a year out

4. C one of the fastest growing business markets

5. F to choose their future profession

6. A a massive increase in gap year travel

Answer 2

Here's the completion of the text with the appropriate choices:

What are the roots of the gap year? The gap year itself has its roots set in post-war Britain. There was a belief that giving young people the opportunity (1) [E to travel and experience new cultures] would mean a greater chance at achieving world peace as new generations gained understanding. Some also believe the gap year to originate from the idea of the 17th century "Grand Tour" taken by the sons of aristocrats. The Grand Tour comprised up to three years traveling around Europe, (2) [B where the boys would seek out culture] in order to refine their education. As the children of the baby boomers grew up and came of age in the 1990s, there was (3) [A a massive increase in gap year travel]. These children were encouraged by their parents to travel; an opportunity they never got themselves. However, in 1960s Britain, many school leavers went on what is now known as a "hippy trail," traveling to destinations in Asia such as India, Pakistan, and Nepal. The gap travel industry has since exploded and is now (4) [C one of the fastest growing business markets]. Though the gap year has its origins in Britain, it is a concept that has swept the globe, with many American universities enabling their students to postpone (5) [G their university placements to take a year out]. In the present day, taking a gap year has become (6) [H which can be far less expensive] of traveling around the world before or after university or on a career break.