# Connections - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 2） - 考频：超高频 - 最近考试：2019.1.19 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/26616606-98cb-49bc-a9ee-dc23524b9208（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:00,980 Hello. Listeners to this program will know that we're very keen to foster links within communities, and we think we've hit on a winning idea. I'm going to tell you about a scheme which has been set up as part of our Communities in Action program for those who'd like to be put in touch with people from different countries and cultures. As the name Connections suggests, we're hoping that the scheme will introduce people who live in this country who will act as hosts to people who've recently arrived here to study or to work for a limited period of time, who will be their guests. Now, if you've got a spare room in your house or flat, you might like to be a host and have someone stay for a weekend. I should point out that no money is involved as all our hosts are unpaid. But you should not have too much extra expense other than one more person joining you at mealtimes. 00:01:00,100 In the course of their studies or work in this country, some people rarely get the opportunity to socialize. There may be language problems or feelings of shyness, which mean that whatever their age, people can become quite lonely or isolated. 00:01:16,980 If you're prepared to invite someone into your home, you can rely on Connections for a personal introduction, and the timing of the invitation will be to suit you. As I said, the stay is always over a weekend for two or three nights, and as the host, the arrangements you make for your visitor will depend on your other commitments. 00:01:41,140 If you're listening to this program and you would like to take advantage of what Connections can offer a guest, then what I'm going on to say will apply to you. 00:01:51,120 So what will you, the guest, get out of a visit? 00:01:56,400 You'll gain an insight into the customs and way of life of the country you're staying in, and you'll enjoy home-cooked meals and be able to ask questions about things which interest you or perhaps even puzzle you. 00:02:11,340 It's early days, but if a weekend stay goes well, relationships might develop over time and turn into lasting and genuine friendships. This would undoubtedly be of advantage to the whole community as we all become more aware of the ways in which people in different countries live their lives. There's also the possibility that when you return to your own country, you might one day want to invite your hosts to stay with you. 00:02:41,280 Before you hear the rest of the program, [beep] you have some time to look at questions fifteen to twenty on page four. Now listen and answer questions fifteen to twenty. 00:02:54,800 Right. I hope I've given you enough information on the scheme and what we're setting out to do. I'll now deal with the process for applying if you'd like to be involved from the point of view of a guest. So have a pencil and some paper ready to jot down what you need to do. 00:03:12,720 Connections is broken up into various small sections which will deal with your application through the different stages. To begin with, we ask you to make a phone call to our vetting people. We need to know some basic information about you, like how long you're intending to be in this country. The minimum time limit is three months. 00:03:35,920 Whether you're working or studying, we require a reference, which must be from the person in authority who you're working with or studying under. This will be used for an identity check. 00:03:49,780 Once that's been sent to the authorities and approved, we'll email you an application form which you can download. 00:03:58,220 You should complete this and return it with two recent passport-sized photographs of yourself. 00:04:05,020 One photo will be held in our records, and the other will be sent to your host family prior to your first weekend visit. Our center manager will get back to you within a week of receiving your form to let you know that we have it, and if we think there's a suitable match on our files, someone from our interview team will contact you for a face-to-face meeting with a member of staff. At that point, you should have some idea of weekend dates when you're free, which we can put to the host family. However, decisions are not made at the meeting, but you can expect to hear the result from us in a couple of days. Now, the process for those of you interested in welcoming someone... 00:04:50,860 That is the end of section two. ## 题目与答案 ### 11. 11 People who act as hosts for Connections 11 People who act as hosts for Connections - are given a little money - do not receive payment - can apply for expenses **答案**：do not receive payment 原文定位：I should point out that no money is involved as all our hosts are unpaid. But you should not have too much extra expense other than one more person joining you at mealtimes 同义替换：「do not receive payment」↔「no money is involved」；「are given a little money」↔「unpaid」 ### 12. 12 Connections is for people from other countries who 12 Connections is for people from other countries who - have difficulty making friends - are looking for temporary work - can offer language support **答案**：have difficulty making friends 原文定位：some people rarely get the opportunity to socialize. There may be language problems or feelings of shyness, which mean that whatever their age, people can become quite lonely or isolated 同义替换：「have difficulty making friends」↔「rarely get the opportunity to socialize」 ### 13. 13 According to the speaker, what can a guest expect to do during their stay? 13 According to the speaker, what can a guest expect to do during their stay? - can food for their host family - explain their own family traditions - discuss matters of personal interest **答案**：discuss matters of personal interest 原文定位：you'll enjoy home-cooked meals and be able to ask questions about things which interest you or perhaps even puzzle you 同义替换：「discuss matters of personal interest」↔「things which interest you」 ### 14. 14 According to the speaker, a long-term benefit of the Connections scheme could be 14 According to the speaker, a long-term benefit of the Connections scheme could be - an increased understanding between cultures - a programme of weekly visits - more involvement from people of different communities **答案**：an increased understanding between cultures 原文定位：we all become more aware of the ways in which people in different countries live their lives 同义替换：「increased」↔「more」；「understanding」↔「aware of」；「cultures」↔「people in different countries live their lives」 ### 15. To apply to Connections as a guest ·The applicant makes an initial phone call to the 15_____ Department. To apply to Connections as a guest ·The applicant makes an initial phone call to the 15_____ Department. - acknowledgement - decision - identity - an interview - legal status - records **答案**：vetting 原文定位：To begin with, we ask you to make a phone call to our vetting people ### 16. ·The applicant sends in a reference to confirm his/her 16_____ . ·The applicant sends in a reference to confirm his/her 16_____ . - acknowledgement - decision - identity - an interview - legal status - records **答案**：identity 原文定位：Whether you're working or studying, we require a reference, which must be from the person in authority who you're working with or studying under. This will be used for an identity check 同义替换：「confirm」↔「check」 ### 17. ·The applicant returns the completed form with two photographs (one for 17_____ and one for the family). ·The applicant returns the completed form with two photographs (one for 17_____ and one for the family). - acknowledgement - decision - identity - an interview - legal status - records **答案**：records 原文定位：One photo will be held in our records, and the other will be sent to your host family prior to your first weekend visit ### 18. ·The applicant receives 18_____ within seven days. ·The applicant receives 18_____ within seven days. - acknowledgement - decision - identity - an interview - legal status - records **答案**：acknowledgement 原文定位：Our center manager will get back to you within a week of receiving your form to let you know that we have it 同义替换：「seven days」↔「a week」；「acknowledgement」↔「let you know that we have it」 ### 19. ·The applicant receives 19_____ with a staff member. ·The applicant receives 19_____ with a staff member. - acknowledgement - decision - identity - an interview - legal status - records **答案**：an interview 原文定位：someone from our interview team will contact you for a face-to-face meeting with a member of staff 同义替换：「interview」↔「face-to-face meeting」 ### 20. ·The applicant receives a final 20_____ in writing. ·The applicant receives a final 20_____ in writing. - acknowledgement - decision - identity - an interview - legal status - records **答案**：decision 原文定位：you can expect to hear the result from us in a couple of days 同义替换：「decision」↔「result」 --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。