Homestay provides English language students with the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
What to Expect
The host will provide accommodation and meals. Rooms will be cleaned and bedcovers changed at least once a week. You will be given the house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in your physical and mental health.
Accommodation Zones
Homestays are located in London mainly in Zones 2, 3 and 4 of the transport system. Most hosts do not live in the town centre as much of central London is commercial and not residential . Zones 3 and 4 often offer larger accommodation in a less crowded area. It is very convenient to travel in London by Underground.
Meal Plans Available
Continental Breakfast
Breakfast and Dinner
Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
It’s important to note that few English families still provide a traditional cooked breakfast. Your accommodation includes Continental Breakfast which normally consists of fruit juice, cereal, bread and tea or coffee. Cheese, fruit and cold meat are not normally part of a Continental Breakfast in England. Dinners usually consist of meat or fish with vegetables followed by dessert, fruit and coffee.
Friends
If you wish to invite a friend over to visit, you must first ask your host’s permission. You have no right to entertain friends in a family home as some families feel it is an invasion of their privacy.
Self¬catering Accommodation in Private Homes
Accommodation on a room¬-only basis includes shared kitchen and bathroom facilities and often a main living room. This kind of accommodation offers an independent lifestyle and is more suitable for the long¬stay student. However, it does not provide the same family atmosphere as an ordinary homestay and may not benefit those who need to practise English at home quite as much.
【小题1】The passage is probably written for ___________.

A．foreigners hoping to build British culture

B．hosts willing to receive foreign students

C．English learners applying to live in English homes

D．travellers planning to visit families in London

【小题2】Why do some people choose self¬catering accommodation?

A．To enrich their knowledge of English.

B．To enjoy much more freedom.

C．To experience a warmer family atmosphere.

D．To entertain friends as they like.

【小题3】What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?

A．The business centre of London is probably in Zone 1.

B．Zone 4 is more crowded than Zone 2.

C．Hosts dislike travelling to the city centre.

D．Accommodation in the city centre is not provided.

   My name is Jane Eyre and my parents died when I was a baby. For ten years I lived a(n) _____ life with my aunt and cousins who treated me unfairly. My cousins teased me and my aunt never showed me any _____. The only person who cared about me was the maid, Bessie. One day my cousin John shouted at me, "You should go and beg, not live with _____ folks like us!"After fighting with him I was locked in a room, where I _____ for hours crying.
Things _____ the same until a tall gentleman called Mr Brockehurst came to visit. My aunt told me that I was going to a school owned by the gentleman. "Train her to be _____ and modest,"said Aunt. Two days later I _____ my home.
At first my _____ at Lowood School was hard. The food was bad and I was often cold but I made _____ and enjoyed studying. But after an illness killed several students, new owners ______ the school and my life improved. Six years later I ______ a teacher and was very happy. But eventually I felt that I should explore more of the world and found a job as a private teacher in a ______.
Before I left Lowood, I was ______ by Bessie, who told me that seven years ago my father's brother had come looking for me but left again to go abroad. "He looked like quite a gentleman,"said Bessie. I ______ if he would ever look for me again.
My new life ______ at Thornfield Hall, a large country house, where I ______ a little girl called Adele. She was the adopted daughter of the owner of the house, Mr Rochester. He ______ stayed at Thornfield and ______ my time was mainly spent with Adele and the servants. My life was quite ______ now although there was something ______ about my new home. Often I heard odd sounds come from the top floor of the house.

【小题1】

A．merry B．innocent C．miserable D．comfortable

【小题2】

A．food B．love C．method D．schooling

【小题3】

A．rich B．friendly C．troublesome D．wise

【小题4】

A．hesitated B．stayed C．lived D．disguised

【小题5】

A．appeared B．worked C．seemed D．remained

【小题6】

A．patient B．aggressive C．useful D．cautious

【小题7】

A．restored B．reached C．left D．sold

【小题8】

A．complaint B．life C．dream D．study

【小题9】

A．noise B．friends C．mistakes D．comparison

【小题10】

A．took over B．took up C．took off D．took away

【小题11】

A．knew B．met C．became D．recognized

【小题12】

A．school B．home C．library D．county

【小题13】

A．overlooked B．visited C．brought D．required

【小题14】

A．wondered B．guessed C．concluded D．contradicted

【小题15】

A．differed B．continued C．started D．faded

【小题16】

A．cared B．taught C．admired D．raised

【小题17】

A．already B．hardly C．always D．never

【小题18】

A．yet B．so C．still D．though

【小题19】

A．happy B．hard C．unfortunate D．unsatisfying

【小题20】

A．interesting B．memorable C．instructive D．strange

The president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, is asking for foreign help to fight forest and agricultural fires in his country. According to Mr Widodo, Indonesian helicopters are only able to carry a small amount of the water needed to put out the fires. “_____________________________________” the Associated Press reported his comment.
The Indonesian National Institute of Aeronautics and Space says more than 1,300 fires are burning across the country. The government has sent about 25,000 soldiers, police and firefighters in six provinces to battle the fires.
Indonesian farmers and some businesses often burn rainforest to clear land at this time of year. The burning usually takes place during the country's dry season. But a large rise in palm（棕榈）oil production on peat lands is blamed for the many fires this year. Peat is made partly of dead plants, which burns easily and is often used as cooking fuel.
The resulting thick, black smoke has polluted skies over Indonesia and four other countries. The burning has worsened air quality, closed schools and caused any outdoor activities to stop. The smoke is not only affecting people; it is affecting wildlife. In Indonesian Borneo, an animal rescue center says some of its animals have developed breathing problems. If the fires continue, a lot more could become sick and some could die.
Scientists have warned that the fires this year could be worst ever because of a weather system called El Nino. They say the weather system has created extremely dry conditions in Indonesia.
【小题1】What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

A．Countries should hold hands in the fight against fires.

B．It takes countries time to figure out ways to fight fires.

C．It’s too late for countries to make efforts together to put out fires.

D．Countries should work together to put our fires as soon as possible.

【小题2】Which statement is true according to the passage?

A．El Nino might help relieve the dry conditions in Indonesia.

B．Many animals have become sick and died because of the fires.

C．25,000 people from home and abroad have been sent to fight fires.

D．Some other countries besides Indonesia have been affected by the fires.

【小题3】What is the main cause of the many fires this year?

A．The increase in palm oil production.

B．The burning of rainforest.

C．The extreme dry weather.

D．A weather system called El Nino.

【小题4】This passage might be found in .

A．a government report	B．a news report
C．a firefighting guide	D．an agricultural book

   From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London's most visited tourist attractions. Many of London's top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you'll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
British Museum
The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. The most interesting and exciting parts include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures (雕塑) and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Some exhibitions require tickets.
National Gallery
The greatest and most beautiful building of Trafalgar Square, London's National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this impressive art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Tate Modern
Sitting on the banks of the Thames is the Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary (当代的) art. Its unique shape is due to it being a power station before. The gallery's restaurants offer wonderful views across the city. Some exhibitions require tickets.
Coca-Cola London Eye
The Coca-Cola London Eye is a major feature of London's skyline. It has some of London's best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable view of more than 55 of London's most famous landmarks — all in just 30 minutes!
Madame Tussauds
At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with some of the world's most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you'll meet influential figures from show business, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen.
【小题1】What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common?

A．Both have chargeable exhibitions.

B．Both are on the banks of the Thames.

C．Both have vast spaces and special shapes.

D．Both exhibit modern and contemporary art.

【小题2】If visitors want to get a better view of London's famous landmarks, they should visit _____.

A．the Tate Modern

B．the British Museum

C．the National Gallery

D．the Coca-Cola London Eye

【小题3】In Madame Tussauds, visitors can _____.

A．enjoy Shakespeare's works

B．talk to some famous people

C．watch Lady Gaga's performance

D．see figures of many influential people

Growing Pains 104

Act One
Mom, Dad and Mike are busy in the kitchen. Carol is writing something upstairs.
Maggie: Mike, would you get your sister, please？
Mike: Yeah. Fido, dinner.
Carol: I'll be right down. Tell Mom, I'm just gonna finish this paragraph.
Mike: Hey, Mom, Fido's gonna finish her paragraph.
Maggie: Thank you. I heard. And frankly, Mike, I don't think it's funny or proper for you to call your sister Fido.
Mike: You are right. It's a boy's name.
Jason: Is she still working on that article？She's taking the school paper very seriously.
Mike: Come on. This is one of the greatest papers in the world. It's nice and soft.
Maggie: Mike, this is very important to Carol. Try to stop your bad comments（评论）.
Act Two
All the family are siting at table.
Jason: You're working very hard, sweetheart.
Carol: Yeah, I just wanna get it right, you know, so it's like a best article they've ever got.
Mike: I don't think so. Mom says Mike can make three more comments on you during dinner.
Jason: Probably that was the last one. Right, Mike?
Mike: Why? Yes, Father.
Carol: Anyway, tomorrow is the moment of truth.
Tomorrow, Mr. Simmonds reads all the articles, and decides who gets the job.
Jason: Oh, no, no, not Simmonds.
Maggie: Why? Who's Simmonds?
Jason: That's the teacher who locked the kid in the closet for not finishing the homework.
Maggie: I don't think there's anything to worry about.
Just do the best you can. I'm sure he'll be impressed.
Carol: This is so exciting. Maybe I get the job. Maybe I don't. But I'll never find out unless I try my best and give it my all. Mom, do you think you can read my article tonight and tell me what you think?
Maggie: Well, I'll be happy to, honey.
Carol: You'll be honest?
Maggie: Very honest.
Carol: Well, I know. I am probably just worrying too much. But have you ever wanted something so much that you could feel it with your entire body?
【小题1】Fido is the other name of ________.

A．Maggie	B．Mike
C．Jason	D．Carol

【小题2】From the dialogue we can learn that Mike________.

A．makes no comments on his sister's paper

B．thinks highly of his sister's paper

C．is laughing at his sister

D．is praising his sister

【小题3】Why doesn't Jason like Simmonds?

A．Because Simmonds is not good at teaching.

B．Because Simmonds is hard on students.

C．Because Jason does not know the teacher.

D．Because Jason is not honest.

【小题4】Carol asks her mother to read her article to ________.

A．make an honest comment

B．learn what the activity for Mike

C．set a good example for Mike

D．make the teacher impressed