SHE IS CONSIDERING TAKING A GAP YEAR

 The sentence “She is considering taking a gap year” means that she is thinking about not studying or working for one year, usually after finishing school, to travel, learn new skills, or rest.

A gap year is common in many countries. During this year, students often travel, volunteer, or work before continuing their studies.

For example:

• She is considering taking a gap year in Europe.

• I am not considering a gap year. I will go to university next semester.

• Are you considering working during your gap year?

This topic helps learners practice how to talk about future plans, intentions, and possibilities.

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GRAMMAR

• Present Continuous (for decisions in progress)

  • She is considering taking a gap year.

  • They are not considering a gap year.

  • Is he considering a gap year?

• Future with Will

  • She will travel if she takes a gap year.

• Future with Going to

  • She is going to visit different countries next year.

• Past Simple

  • Last year, her brother took a gap year.

• Modals

  • She should take a gap year to learn new skills.

  • She mustn’t waste her time.

  • She can volunteer or work.

• Comparatives / Superlatives

  • A gap year is more exciting than staying home.

  • Traveling is the most interesting way to spend a gap year.

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VOCABULARY

1. Gap year – a year off from school or work to travel or gain experience.

2. Travel – to go from one place to another, often far.

3. Volunteer – to work without pay to help others.

4. Experience – knowledge from doing something.

5. Plan – something you want to do in the future.

6. Adventure – an exciting or unusual experience.

7. Future – the time after now.

8. Option – a possible choice.

9. Skill – the ability to do something well.

10. Decision – the act of choosing something.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She is considering taking a gap year.

• I am thinking about traveling.

• He will go abroad next year.

• She is going to volunteer in another country.

• You should take a gap year if you need a break.

• A gap year is more useful than staying home.

• I can learn a lot during a gap year.

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SENTENCES

• Positive: She is considering taking a gap year.

• Negative: She is not considering staying home.

• Question: Is she considering taking a gap year?

• Answer: Yes, she is. She wants to travel.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: What is Anna planning after school?
Tom: She is considering taking a gap year.
Emma: Really? What will she do in that year?
Tom: She will travel to Europe. She is going to volunteer in Spain.
Emma: That sounds exciting!
Tom: Yes, but her parents think she should start university immediately.
Emma: I think a gap year can be very useful. She can learn new skills.
Tom: True. It’s more interesting than staying at home.

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Long READING

Reading Text:

Maria finished high school last month. She is considering taking a gap year before university. She wants to travel to South America and learn Spanish. Last year, her cousin took a gap year in Canada. He worked in a café, made friends, and improved his English.

Maria is not sure yet. Her parents want her to start university soon, but Maria believes a gap year will give her new experiences. She is going to decide next week. If she takes the gap year, she will volunteer and travel. She knows that she should choose carefully because it is an important decision.

Questions and Answers:

1. What did Maria finish last month? → She finished high school.

2. What is she considering? → She is considering taking a gap year.

3. Where does she want to travel? → She wants to travel to South America.

4. What did her cousin do last year? → He took a gap year in Canada.

5. When will Maria decide? → She will decide next week.