Use of English
Open Cloze - Example 3

Part 2

For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Work experience abroad

Every year thousands (0) _______________ young people in various countries do short periods of work in other countries (9) _______________ the time they leave school and start university. Typically these involve helping in schools or hospitals, or on conservation projects. The experience the young people gain will be of great benefit in their lives. (10) _______________ a personal point of view, it gives them a sense of independence and confidence. It may also help them with their long-term career.

There are many organisations that run work experience programmes. (11) _______________ such company is Global Volunteers, (12) _______________ spokesperson Mary Cooper comments: (13) _______________ than being an extended holiday, our placements involve learning to (14) _______________ responsibility for themselves. Young people should push themselves out of their comfort zones and do (15) _______________ productive. Doing a placement will add value to a CV, helping young people to (16) _______________ out from the crowd in the job market. Some employers look favourably on students who have the initiative.