阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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GapYearSailingProgrammes
A gap year spent sailing will show you more of the world than most people see in their whole lives.So hoist the anchor,throw off the bowlines,catch the following wind,and set sail on a voyage of discovery to create memories that will last a lifetime.
WheretoGo
The beauty of a sailing gap year is that you don’t just visit a single place.These unique adventures can take you across oceans and whole regions to experience dozens of countries in a single gap year.Some programmes combine several regions while others stick to just one.
Costs
How much a sailing gap year costs varies greatly depending on the type of programme and the length of the voyage.A programme lasting a few weeks may cost $5,000 or more.Months long adventures may be as much as $20,000,especially if they involve college credit or other course-work.
Visa
Visa requirements will vary depending on where your voyage takes you.Your programme will inform you of which visas you’ll need.Make sure you obtain your visas well in advance.
Housing
Housing will consist of a berth(铺位) aboard your boat.Don’t expect anything fancy.You’ll likely have little more than a bunk and a small storage locker in a two- or three-person cabin.Given the limited size of your living space,expect to be in close quarters with your crewmates at all times with little real privacy.
Health&Safety
Living aboard a ship means that you can’t always count on having medical facilities nearby.You may be asked to provide a note from your doctor certifying that you are in good health before being accepted into your programme.Most programmes include medical emergency insurance as part of their fees.See what it covers and what it doesn’t when making your decision.
21.What do the sailing programmes provide participants?
A.Land trips to fascinating places around the world.
B.Many chances to travel around the world by sea.
C.Sea trips to foreign countries for as long as a year.
D.Academic courses of famous universities on the sea.
22.What will you have to do before entering the programme?
A.Obtain your proper visa.
B.Save as much as ￥20,000.
C.Find a perfect doctor.
D.Take a medical examination.
23.What is housing like in the programme?
A.You will share a bed with two other people.
B.You will be kept in different rooms in the voyage.
C.You will have a comfortable bed and fresh air.
D.Your living space will be quite limited during the voyage.
