Work experience abroad - Test 3

C1 Advanced · Open Cloze · Cambridge English Advanced 1, Cambridge University Press

For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

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 and drive to complete one.'

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