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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(衣櫥)
*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.
【小題1】Chika and Tara’s house would be a good choice for _______.
A.a(chǎn) pet lover | B.a(chǎn) heavy smoker |
C.a(chǎn) person who eats no meat | D.one who needs a one-night stay |
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. |
A.£140. | B.£137. | C.£80. | D.£77 |
【小題1】C
【小題2】C
【小題3】A
解析試題分析:文章介紹英國寄宿家庭的信息,包括主人家庭狀況,家里的設(shè)施,交通情況和費用等。
【小題1】細(xì)節(jié)題:從文章最后的句子:Vegetarian(素食的) meals are available.可知Chika和Tara的房子對一個不吃肉的人來說是很好的選擇,選C
【小題2】細(xì)節(jié)題:從文章的句子: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的房子附近的交通設(shè)施很方便,選C
【小題3】細(xì)節(jié)題:從文章的句子:£20.00 per night(one guest) 和Pick-up service(£60.00 one-way);
可知如果瑪麗選擇一個雙胞胎的房間和往返接送服務(wù),她要每天付20+60x2=140美元,選A
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D.The topics of this magazine focus on geography and interviews. |
A.share adventures and discoveries |
B.give advice on taking photos |
C.a(chǎn)ttract readers to buy the magazine |
D.introduce the content of the magazine |
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