IV. Read an article for American teenagers going overseas to study. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7). Write your answers in the numbered space. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. (0.7 point) STUDYING ABROAD Have you always dreamed of travelling, meeting lots of different people, and maybe picking up a language or two? No matter what country you live in, you can fly over the world’s highest waterfalls in Venezuela, learn world trade in Japan, study in France, or take dancing lessons in Ghana. How? (1) ____________ Semester, summer, and year-long programs allow you to attend school, take intensive language courses, or perform community service in another country. Read on to learn more about abroad programs. Besides the excitement of travel, you will experience new customs, holidays, food, art, music, and politics firsthand. (2) ____________ This is because your viewpoint will be of an active member of the community, not as a tourist. Another reason for studying abroad is that you will become more self-assured. Christina studied in Caracas, Venezuela, a city of 10 million people and a huge change from her hometown of 35,000! Christina says she learned how to be better at standing up for herself and her beliefs and to express herself in another language. (3) ____________ In addition, living away from home can also help you adjust in the transition to college and adulthood. Matthew says when he was more mature and had a genuine interest in international affairs that really set him apart from his peers. “After having gone abroad in high school, I found the transition to college to be straightforward- moving 560 miles from home didn’t seem particularly daunting after having lived thousands of miles away.” Although many academic programs abroad have academic requirements, you do not necessarily have to have the highest grades or marks to be eligible. (4) ____________ Who you are is as important as your academic record. Study programs abroad look for students who are independent, self-assured, enjoy new experiences and different types of people, and can handle challenges. If you really hate change and don’t like the idea of figuring things out all on your own, then studying abroad may not be for you. It’s important to be honest with yourself and really think about what you expect. (5) ____________ Of course, if you want to change those things about yourself and don’t mind tackling them head on, then studying abroad may be an ideal way to take the plunge. Are you convinced that a year abroad is for you, but you’re worried that your parents will never go for it? (6) ____________ Point out that studying abroad is a chance of a lifetime and that it offers great academic opportunities. You might also sell them on the idea that students in study programs abroad gain experiences by being in a new culture, broaden their horizons, and increase their maturity and self-confidence levels. (7) ____________ These language skills, cross-cultural experiences, and global outlooks are becoming essential. A. Use some of the points of view that sold you on the idea to explain why you want to study overseas. B. But perhaps, more importantly, the different circumstances mean you will learn a lot not only about cultures and people but also about yourself. C. You could join a study program abroad, where high school and college students live with a host family in a foreign country. D. What could give you more self-confidence than that? E. You will have forgotten any doubts you once had about your decision. F. And most do not have language requirements. G. You could end up having a miserable time if you don’t! H. By studying abroad you will have an educational advantage when entering college or starting a career. D. WRITING (2.0 points) I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given. (0.5 point) 1. It’s been months since I last spoke with Paul. (contact) → I haven’t __________________________________________________________months. 2. She was going to hand in her notice when the boss decided to promote her. (point) → She _________________________________notice when the boss decided to promote her. 3. I have prepared the lessons very carefully so I am not nervous at this exmaination. (would) → Without my ________________________________________ nervous at this examintion. 4. The ship had an accident as soon as it started its excursion in the Han River. (had) → No sooner _______________________________in the Han River than it had an accident. 5. It is a foregone conclusion that you will pass this examination. (saying) → It______________________________________________________ this examination.