Having just finished high school, I wasn't sure what I wanted to study in higher education, so I decided to take a gap year to figure that out.
One of my biggest passions has always been Africa and I have always wanted to do some kind of volunteering. However, I was afraid that, especially when it comes to volunteering in research, I wouldn’t be able to go into much depth with the research I would be doing. I needn’t have worried about this internship（实习期）though. It has been perfect for me because not only am I doing the same activities as all the other volunteers but I also get to do my own research in addition to those activities.
The internship program I am following focuses on big predators(食肉动物). I have decided to focus on cheetahs（猎豹）for my individual project, collecting data on the two cheetahs that live in Rietspruit, one of the reserves that African Impact does research in. With both cheetahs having only been reintroduced into the area this year, there is still a lot of data that can be collected on the pair. Large predator reintroduction is a common strategy used to return these animals to their historic range. The problem is that the success rates of these reintroductions are very low, mainly because of lack in research done on how different factors influence the reintroduction.
Both cheetahs are wearing a GPS-collar from which I can download a lot of information including where the cheetah has been, what the weather was like and how far the cheetah travelled. Having organized and categorized the information, I have been able to create some very interesting graphs.
Even though it is quite difficult since I’ve never done any research like this, I really enjoy all the challenges and problems I have had to face and solve. And I’m glad that I can do something to help wildlife.
28．Why did the author take a gap year after high school?
A．He was asked to do some voluntary work.
B．He didn’t think he was quite ready yet.
C．He wanted to do some travelling in Africa.
D．He didn’t really like receiving higher education.
29．What did the author realize after joining the internship program?
A．It was what he had expected.
B．It separated him from others.
C．It was too challenging for him.
D．It was really suitable for him.
One of my biggest passions has always been Africa and I have always wanted to do some kind of volunteering. However, I was afraid that, especially when it comes to volunteering in research, I wouldn’t be able to go into much depth with the research I would be doing. I needn’t have worried about this internship（实习期）though. It has been perfect for me because not only am I doing the same activities as all the other volunteers but I also get to do my own research in addition to those activities.
The internship program I am following focuses on big predators(食肉动物). I have decided to focus on cheetahs（猎豹）for my individual project, collecting data on the two cheetahs that live in Rietspruit, one of the reserves that African Impact does research in. With both cheetahs having only been reintroduced into the area this year, there is still a lot of data that can be collected on the pair. Large predator reintroduction is a common strategy used to return these animals to their historic range. The problem is that the success rates of these reintroductions are very low, mainly because of lack in research done on how different factors influence the reintroduction.
Both cheetahs are wearing a GPS-collar from which I can download a lot of information including where the cheetah has been, what the weather was like and how far the cheetah travelled. Having organized and categorized the information, I have been able to create some very interesting graphs.
Even though it is quite difficult since I’ve never done any research like this, I really enjoy all the challenges and problems I have had to face and solve. And I’m glad that I can do something to help wildlife.
28．Why did the author take a gap year after high school?
A．He was asked to do some voluntary work.
B．He didn’t think he was quite ready yet.
C．He wanted to do some travelling in Africa.
D．He didn’t really like receiving higher education.
29．What did the author realize after joining the internship program?
A．It was what he had expected.
B．It separated him from others.
C．It was too challenging for him.
D．It was really suitable for him.
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