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Homestay UK/Great Britain
Here you will find a selection of homestay hosts and host families in the UK. If you want to learn more about the British host family of your choice, please click on information at www. Homestaybooking. Com. You will then see a personal introduction of the UK homestay host. If you don’t want to search yourself, just register for free and receive our matching recommendations.
Chika and Tara from London, the United Kingdom
Information about the homestay host
Chika is 28 years old. She is away from home most of the time. Tara is 18 years old. She is at home every day. They both speak English.
Chika and Tara’s guests can stay for at least 5 nights and up to a maximum of 365 nights. Chika and Tara have no children living at home. It is a non-smoking residence(住宅). No pets live in this household.
Information about the homestay accommodation
The accommodation is in London. The name of the neighborhood is Greenwich. The distance to the city center is 1.6km. The next access point to public transport is at 15 m distance.
Three guests can stay in Tara and Chika’s house at the same time. The following accommodation is generally available:
Single room with shared use of the family bathroom
*Size: 12.0 ㎡
*Facilities: desk, Internet access, mirror, hairdryer and wardrobe(衣橱)
*Price per night per person: ￡20.00 per night(one single)
Twin room with shared use of the family bathroom
*Size: 15.0 ㎡
*Facilities: TV, desk, Internet access, mirror, hairdryer and wordrobe
*Price per night per person:
￡20.00 per night(one guest)
￡17.00 per night(two guests)
The room charge includes the following services: Internet access, regular room cleaning, breakfast, free use of the washing machine.
Additional available service at an extra charge: Pick-up service(￡60.00 one-way); Lunch(￡6.00 per person per day); Dinner(￡6.00 per person per night)
Vegetarian(素食的) meals are available.
小题1:Chika and Tara’s house would be a good choice for _______.

A．a pet lover	B．a heavy smoker
C．a person who eats no meat	D．one who needs a one-night stay

小题2:What do we know about Chika and Tara’s house?

A．It lies in the center of the city.

B．It is not far away from Greenwich.

C．Public transport is convenient there.

D．The distance from the house to London is 1.6 km.

小题3:If Mary chooses a twin room and pick-up service(two-way), how much should she pay per day?

A．￡140.

B．￡137.

C．￡80.

D．￡77

答案

小题1:C
小题2:C
小题3:A

解析

试题分析：文章介绍英国寄宿家庭的信息，包括主人家庭状况，家里的设施，交通情况和费用等。
小题1:细节题：从文章最后的句子：Vegetarian(素食的) meals are available.可知Chika和Tara的房子对一个不吃肉的人来说是很好的选择，选C
小题2:细节题：从文章的句子：The distance to the city center is 1.6km. The next access point to public transport is at 15 m distance.可知Chika和Tara的房子附近的交通设施很方便，选C
小题3:细节题：从文章的句子：￡20.00 per night(one guest) 和Pick-up service(￡60.00 one-way);
可知如果玛丽选择一个双胞胎的房间和往返接送服务，她要每天付20+60x2=140美元，选A

举一反三

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小题1:This advertisement aims at calling on people to ________.

A．attend full-time universities

B．work part time to further their education

C．improve their education at home to get better jobs

D．earn their degrees in different ways that suit them

小题2:Which of the following is NOT clearly mentioned in this advertisement?

A．The way how you will get your degree.

B．Tuition price.

C．The hot fields you will be preparing yourself for.

D．The length of time it will take you to get a degree.

小题3:What does the writer of this ad intend to say by naming General Electric, IBM, Ford, etc.?

A．To show that their training is widely used in the country.

B．To show that the training program is fully supported by famous companies in the U. S.

C．To prove the value of their training in every area.　

D．To show the importance of getting recognized by the most famous companies.

小题4: How many ways are mentioned in the ad for people to get in touch with the Harcourt Learning Direct?

A．One.

B．Two.

C．Three.

D．Four.

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Hong Kong plays host to exciting events ranging from colourful festivals to world class arts and sports events. When planning your next visit，be sure to include these signature events in your plans.

小题1:Where can sport lovers order tickets for sports events?

A．At www．hkticketing．com．

B．At www． hksevens．com．

C．At Hong Kong Stadium．

D．At Auditorium，Kwai Tsing Theatre．

小题2:How much should you pay at least to attend both the jazz concert and Writer’s Block?

A．HK $260.

B．HK $310.

C．HK $440.

D．HK $500.

小题3:In which event can audience see Woody Allen in person?

A．Affordable Art Fair.

B．Jazz Concert— HKCO + Howard MeCrary.

C．Writer’s Block.

D．Hong Kong Sevens 2014.

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Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids’ interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings (签名) by children’s favorite writers, and even musical performances and other arts.
Head to a natural history museum. This is where kids can discover the past from dinosaur models to rock collections and pictures of stars in the sky. Also, ask what kind of workshops and educational programs are prepared for kids and any special events that are coming up.
Go to a Youtheater. Look for one in your area offering plays for child and family visitors. Pre-show play shops are conducted by area artists and educators where kids can discover the secret about performing arts. Puppet (木偶) making and stage make-up are just a couple of the special offerings you might find.
Try hands-on science. Visit one of the many hands-on science museums around the country. These science play-lands are great fun for kids and grown-ups alike. They’ll keep your child mentally and physically active the whole day through while pushing buttons, experimenting, and building. When everyone is tired, enjoy a fun family science show, commonly found in these museums.
小题1:If a child is interested in the universe, he probably will visit ________.

A．an art museum	B．a hands-on science museum
C．a Youtheater	D．a natural history museum

小题2:What can kids do at a Youtheater?

A．Watch puppet making.	B．Give performances.
C．See dinosaur models.	D．Look at rock collections.

小题3:What does “hands-on science” mean in the last paragraph?

A．Science games designed by kids.	B．Learning science by doing things.
C．A show of kids" science work.	D．Reading science books.

小题4:Where does this text probably come from?

A．A museum guide.	B．A tourist map.
C．A science textbook.	D．A news report.

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Here are some advertisements taken from a newspaper.
（1）
Dear Drew Carter,
Your first year on this earth has been a pleasure ride for all of us. We love you!
Dad and Mom
and many friends
（2）
Lawlis---Clarke
The Doctor Virgil and Marjorie Lawlis are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Diane Susan to Mr. Robert Brent Clarks, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Clarks of Herford, Texas.
A spring wedding is planned in House.
（3）
Isbell---Foss
Mr. and Mrs. Davis K. Isbell announce the marriage of their daughter Dang to Mr. Stanley Foss, son of Mrs. John Sipe of Ada, Minnessota.
The wedding will be early April at Abiding Love Lutheran Church.
（4）
Story－Kurio
Miss Stephanie Story and Mr. Todd Warren Kurio were married on February 5, at half past seven o"clock in the evening in Highland Park Prebytefian Church in Dallas, Texas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Brue Story Jr. of Dallas. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stanley Kurio of Austin.
小题1:What would be the best title for the first advertisement?

A．We Love You	B．Happy lst Birthday
C．One Year Old	D．Our One-Year-Old Son

小题2:Lawlis and Clarke are going to get married___________.

A．in a church	B．where Clarke’s parents live
C．against their parents" will	D．to Lawlis’ parents" joy

小题3:Who are now married couple?

A．Lawlis and Clarke	B．Dang Isbell and Foss
C．Story and Kurio	D．The text doesn"t say.

小题4:Who got or will get married in spring?

A．Not only Lawlis and Clarke but also Isbell and Foss

B．Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Isbell and Foss

C．Either Isbell and Foss or Story and Kurio

D．Neither Lawlis and Clarke nor Story and Kurio

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BORDER
CROSSINGS
While there are no restrictions on the amount of money that you can bring across the border, you must report to both the US and Canadian border
services amounts equal to or greater than $10.000.
PERSONAL EXEMPTIONS（免税）ON PURCHASES
AMERICANS RETURNING TO THE US
Less than 48 hours: $ 200 US
48 hours or more: $ 800 US duty-free personal exemption.
next $ 1.000 US at 3%
Including up to 100 cigars and 100 cigarettes.
CANADIANS RETURNING TO CANADA
Less than 24 hours: $ 50 CAN
48 hours or more: $ 400 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
7 days or more: $ 750 CAN
Including up to 100 cigars and 200 cigarettes.
DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR BORDER CROSSING
LAND OR SEA TO THE US(INCLUDING FERRIES)
A valid passport or passport card, or a NEXUS card.
(A NEXUS card is a Trusted Traveler Program that provides quick travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through special lanes.)
A recent Washington State, New York or BC driver’s license.
Note: Children 15 years of age and younger require only a birth certificate or copy.(Certified copies are not required but are advised.)
AIR TRAVEL TO THE US
A valid passport, an Air NEXUS card, or a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document.

小题1:If a Canadian who is on a 7-day trip to New York buys $ 800 CAN worth of goods, how much should he pay tax on when returning home?

A．$ 800 CAN

B．$750 CAN

C．$ 400 CAN

D．$ 50 CAN

小题2:For an American citizen on a 2-day tour of Canada, how much tax does he have to pay on $ 1.600 US worth of purchases when returning to the US?

A．$ 24 US

B．$ 48 US

C．$52 US

D．$ 200 US

小题3:What documentation should a couple with a 7-year-old child carry when they drive a car from Canada to America?

A．A BC driver’s license, an Air NEXUS card, and a birth certificate.

B．An Air NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document, and a birth certificate.

C．Two valid passport cards and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

D．A NEXUS card, a U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Document., and a certified copy of a birth certificate.

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