# Homestay application - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 2） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2019.1.19/2013.10.12/2010.5.29 - 题目数：10 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/83d3a9e9-45fb-46e8-ac72-cf915953b223（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 00:00:00,600 Section two. 00:00:02,660 You will hear a representative from an organization called Connection giving a talk about a homestay organization. 00:00:12,140 First, you have some time to look at questions eleven to fourteen. 00:00:20,580 Now listen carefully and answer questions eleven to fourteen. 00:00:54,060 Thank you all for coming to my talk this evening. It's nice to see so many people in the audience. For those of you who don't know very much about Connection, let me start by giving you some background information about it. 00:01:08,780 Connection is a British organization that facilitates homestays all over the globe. 00:01:15,730 This organization prides itself on matching tens of thousands of host families with guests every single year, allowing travelers to discover a country's culture in a way like no other. 00:01:30,400 Homestays are ideal for both travelers and homeowners, enabling intercultural exchanges and the development of lifelong friendships while providing travelers with often discounted accommodation costs and host families with a steady income from the comfort of their own homes. 00:01:52,640 The homestay experience is particularly popular with university exchange students looking for a more genuine insight into their country of choice and an unrivaled opportunity to develop their language skills. 00:02:07,890 The homestay experience is truly unique and once in a lifetime, and one that you will likely remember for the rest of your lives. 00:02:17,680 It is important to note, however, that some people will find it difficult to adapt to the new country, with many enduring what is known as culture shock. Connection's advice for those suffering from culture shock is to go out and make as many friends as possible, no matter how difficult you may find it. Friends are guaranteed to help you feel more integrated as part of the local society and show you some great places to hang out. 00:02:47,600 At first, it might seem extremely challenging to overcome the language barrier between you and your host family. However, you will find that you quickly overcome this and develop a very close and almost familial relationship. 00:03:03,100 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. 00:03:19,340 For example, you might find that you are both passionate about football and end up playing in the local field every week. One of our guests undertaking a homestay in a rural area of the UK told us that she and her host now take a Tai Chi class together upon a hilltop at sunrise, calling the experience absolutely breathtaking. 00:03:44,180 After the first few weeks, you will find your understanding of the people around you and their culture deepens by leaps and bounds, and you will soon become one of the locals. Our hosts in over a hundred and forty countries turn a location into a culture, time into experience, and strangers into friends. 00:04:09,740 Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions fifteen to twenty. 00:04:31,120 Now listen and answer questions fifteen to twenty. 00:04:42,720 So how can you find out about applying for a homestay? The best way would be to visit Connection's website, www.connection.com, and contact one of their friendly advisors for more information. 00:04:59,160 Once you have confirmed your interest in the service, we would strongly advise that you remain in close contact with the registration office, which will send you several emails keeping you up to date with potential matches in your country of choice. 00:05:14,460 Once registered, Connection will require you to send various documents and will act as an intermediary between you and the host family prior to final confirmation and payment. During this stage, Connection will ask you to provide two photos, one for the host family and the other for our own records. 00:05:36,020 Please ensure that you sign the back of each photo. Due to the nature of the service Connection provides, security is an absolute must, and they will ask you to send in photocopies of your passport, birth certificate, and a bank statement as confirmation of your identity. 00:05:55,960 On receipt of these documents, the official process will begin, and your bank account will be debited for the initial deposit of two hundred pounds. 00:06:07,040 If you haven't received any acknowledgment confirming receipt of these documents from us within seven working days, please contact the main office. 00:06:18,120 As I mentioned before, due to the nature of the organization, Connection operates a meticulous screening process, and all applicants will undergo an interview in our head office in London, with exceptions made in extreme circumstances. 00:06:35,980 After your interview, it may take us several weeks to carry out the decision process, so please be patient with us. 00:06:44,040 If you would like a fast-track service, please indicate this on your application, and we will notify you of the additional charges. 00:06:53,660 Finally, once we have come to a result about your application, you will receive a decision in the post. 00:07:01,320 If you do not receive an offer of placement, we will refund your deposit within seven working days. 00:07:10,260 That is the end of section two. You now have half a minute to check your answers. ## 题目与答案 ### 11. 11 The host families will 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」 ### 12. 12 What is the guest expected to overcome when suffering from culture shock? 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」 ### 13. 13 What can the guests do if they want to become familiar with host families? 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 ### 14. 14 What`s likely to happen to the guests in the long run? 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」 ### 15. How to apply for a homestay Visit the website and contact the advisor ↓ Keep in touch with the 15_____ ↓ How to apply for a homestay Visit the website and contact the advisor ↓ Keep in touch with the 15_____ ↓ **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」 ### 16. Provide two photos, one for the host family, and the other for 16_____ ↓ Provide two photos, one for the host family, and the other for 16_____ ↓ **答案**：own records 原文定位：provide two photos, one for the host family, and the other for our own records ### 17. Send in some documents to confirm your 17_____ ↓ Send in some documents to confirm your 17_____ ↓ **答案**：identity 原文定位：as confirmation of your identity ### 18. Receive 18_____ within 7 working days ↓ Receive 18_____ within 7 working days ↓ **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 ### 19. Have a(n) 19_____ in London ↓ Have a(n) 19_____ in London ↓ **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」 ### 20. Pay the extra fee for a fast-track service ↓ Receive a written 20_____ . Pay the extra fee for a fast-track service ↓ 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」 --- 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。