But not everyone is happy. Owain James, the president of the National Union of Students (NUS), argued that the increase is evidence of student hardship – young people are being forced into earning money before finishing their education. “New students are now aware that they are likely to leave university up to￡15,000 in debt. It is not surprising that more and more students are taking a gap year to earn money to support their study for the degree. NUS statistics show that over 40% of students are forced to work during term time and the figure increases to 90% during vacating periods,” he said.

　　29. What do we learn about the gap year from the text?

　　It is flexible in length.

　　It is a time for relaxation

　　It is increasingly popular

　　It is required by universities

　　30. According to Tony Higgins. students taking a gap year ____.

　　are better prepared for college studies

　　know a lot more about their future job

　　are more likely to leave university in debt

　　have a better chance to enter top universities

　　31. How does Owain James feel about the gap-year phenomenon?

　　He’s puzzled

　　He’s worried

　　He’s surprised

　　He’s annoyed

　　32.What would most students do on their vacation according to NUS statistics?

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