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James Brown is a doctor from Washington, D.C. He is now 50 years old. He is explaining the reasons why he took a year-long break from his job. “I was quite Burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years. I needed a recharge(恢复精力)”. So he took a “gap year(间隔年)”, from July 2011 to June 2012, to explore things like ancient buildings, antique restoration, archaeology and traditional Eastern medicine, in locations including Alaska, Nepal and Rome.

“Taking a rest from work is an wonderful way for adults to go into a new career(事业) or refresh an old one,” said Holly Bull, president of the Center for Interim Programs in Princeton, N.J., which sets up gap-year programs. The group works mainly with college-age students, but it has also served older adults since it was formed 28 years ago. “In recent years, mid-career breaks have been gaining more interest,” she said. A report on adult gap years published this year by a market research company also described the potential(潜在的) American market for gap years as a “sleeping giant.”

“A gap year is a challenge for the older individual to step out of a comfort zone and take a risk. I enjoyed that side most.” said Dr. Brown, who kept a daily blog about his experience. His time studying Eastern medicine “reassured(再次确保) the reasons I went into health care,” said Dr. Brown, who returned to practice medicine at his old job, although he works fewer days. “I use those experiences to provide my patients with more care,” he added. “And I listen better than I did before.”

George Garritan, chairman of the Department of Leadership and Human Capital Management at New York University, certainly agrees with Dr. Brown. He said a gap-year experience could be worthwhile for employees and companies. For employees, investing(投资) in themselves and improving skill sets is a move that will benefit throughout their career. He added that returning employees feel refreshed and have given more thought to their career. For companies, offering unpaid leaves makes good sense for attracting and keeping talented employees.

12. Dr. Brown took a gap year because he ______.

A. gave up his old job

B. felt tired after 26 years’ work

C. wanted to travel very much

D. became interested in historical research

13. After the gap year, Dr. Brown ______.

A. became more considerate in his job.

B. regretted taking a “gap year”

C. was eager to explore ancient buildings

D. improved his speaking ability

14. What’s George Garritan’s attitude toward the “gap year”?

A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Uninterested. D. Uncertain.