A year out A gap year is becoming a more and more popular option.

Some of you may need a year out simply to earn some cash to help you through higher education. They come in all shapes and sizes. Its never too early to start planning one- a good year takes organization, particularly if you want to go abroad and need to raise some funding. There are websites and books to take your through all the alternative and enable you to contact various organizations. The main alternative Paid employment with the option of work here or jobs overseas. You can earn some money and get work experience. There are some good employers who pay gap year students a decent wage and teach them useful skills. Many recruit through the organization Year in Industry. Voluntary work Again, this can be in your country or overseas. Lots of organizations need young volunteers to work on all kinds of community, environmental, social or care work projects. If you want to go overseas, it is a good idea to go through a reputable organization that will to go overseas, it is a good idea to go to go through a reputable organizations that will arrange your accommodation, medical insurance and look after you in any difficulty. Travel This can be anything from the full back packing year to brief trips. Some people spend a year travelling, but it is becoming common for people to do it in their twenties. A good gap year can be a combination of all three. Its quite possibly to earn than travel, than earn again. A) Say whether these statements are true or false. B) Not many students take out between school and university. False C) There are lots of things you can do in a gap year. True D) You should plan a gap year in advance. True E) Paid employment isnt a good option. False F) Gap year students are never paid high wages. True G) Volunteers may get involved in several kinds of projects. True H) Any organizations will make your travel arrangements if you want to travel abroad. a) Answer these questions with complete answers. 1. What should you do before taking a gap year? Why? Taking a gap year takes organizations because are very organisations with different alternatives. 2. How can you get informed about gap years? There are websites and books to be informed about gap years. 3. What alternatives are suggested in the text? In the text are suggested paid employment, voluntary work and travel. 4. Which one would you prefer? Why? I prefer travel because I want new the world.

Date: September 1, 2012

To, Mr. Will Smith Braga,Portugal

Recommendation Letter for Ricardo Mota

Dear Mr. Davis, This is with reference to Ricardo Mota application for a position in your organization. Ricardo was employed in our organization in the position of Sales and Marketing Representative from June 29, 2007 to August 25, 2012.

Ricardo was one of our best rated employees and consistently overachieved his annual sales targets. Without any doubts, his soft skills and marketing skills are par excellence. He had been an excellent team player and maintained good rapport with all His colleagues and customers.

Ricardo was willing to learn and take up new responsibilities while working in our organization. His dedication for work made his an asset for our organization, and it will surely be the same for his subsequent employers. I highly recommend Ricardo Mota for whichever post he has applied in your organization.

Please feel free to get in touch with me for any further clarification required.

Yours sincerely Antonio Marinho