Homestay Application

题目与答案

1. 11 The host families will
   • earn a big money
   • receive no pay
   • receive stable pay

   答案：receive stable pay

   原文定位：providing travelers with often discounted accommodation costs and host families with a steady income from the comfort of their own homes

   同义替换：「stable pay」↔「steady income」

2. 12 What is the guest expected to overcome when suffering from culture shock?
   • loneliness
   • difficulty to make friends
   • language barriers

   答案：loneliness

   原文定位：Connection's advice for those suffering from culture shock is to go out and make as many friends as possible;Friends are guaranteed to help you feel more integrated

   同义替换：「talk」↔「discussing」，「become familiar」↔「overcome any barriers」

3. 13 What can the guests do if they want to become familiar with host families?
   • talk about personal interests
   • clean their rooms
   • cook together

   答案：talk about personal interests

   原文定位：Many of our travelers have suggested that they have found discussing their hobbies and other interests with their host families is the best way to overcome any barriers, since you are more likely to find something you share in common

4. 14 What`s likely to happen to the guests in the long run?
   • They will enhance cultural understanding.
   • They will gain overseas experience.
   • They will know more people from different countries.

   答案：They will enhance cultural understanding.

   原文定位：After the first few weeks, you will find your understanding of the people around you and their culture deepens

   同义替换：「enhance」↔「deepen」

5. How to apply for a homestay

   Visit the website and contact the advisor

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   Keep in touch with the 15_____

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   答案：registration office

   原文定位：remain in close contact with the registration office

   同义替换：「Keep in touch with」↔「remain in close contact with」

6. Provide two photos, one for the host family, and the other for 16_____

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   答案：own records

   原文定位：provide two photos, one for the host family, and the other for our own records

7. Send in some documents to confirm your 17_____

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   答案：identity

   原文定位：as confirmation of your identity

8. Receive 18_____ within 7 working days

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   答案：acknowledgement

   原文定位：If you haven't received any acknowledgment confirming receipt of these documents from us within seven working days

9. Have a(n) 19_____ in London

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   答案：interview

   原文定位：all applicants will undergo an interview in our head office in London

   同义替换：「Have」↔「undergo」

10. Pay the extra fee for a fast-track service

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    Receive a written 20_____ .

    答案：decision

    原文定位：Finally, once we have come to a result about your application, you will receive a decision in the post

    同义替换：「written」↔「post」