题目内容
【题目】How do I book a place on Airbnb?
When you book a place on Airbnb, you are making arrangements to stay in Someone’s home. Each host has their own style of hospitality, starting with how They like to get to know their guests. Some hosts want to approve reservations, while others are comfortable letting you book their place instantly without waiting for approval.
1. Complete Your Personal Details
In either case, it’s important to know that Airbnb is a community that relies on trust. Complete your personal details before you request a reservation with a host, so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm. Your personal details should include photos and verifications (证明), especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo and verified ID in order to book.
2. Find the Right Place
With over 800,000 unique listings around the world, you’ll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip. When searching for a place, make sure to include your dates and number of guests to get the most accurate pricing. Read reviews, descriptions, house rules, and facilities for each place to see if it’s the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you have any questions about their home.
3. Book It!
You’ve found the perfect place, and now it’s time to make it official. This is where the host’s preferred way of booking will determine how you’ll confirm your reservation.
Instant Book
For hosts who don’t want to approve each reservation, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests, you can confirm a reservation at these places right away.
Request to Book
Many hosts prefer to approve reservations before they’re final. In this case, you’ll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation request, you’ll need to enter your
payment details.
Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do.
Pre-approvals and Special Offers
If you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your message by inviting you to make a reservation with either a Pre-approval or a Special Offer. A Pre-approval is an invitation to finish booking for the dates and number of guests you noted in your message. A Special Offer gives the host the opportunity to provide special pricing, dates, and other reservation details before you book.
【1】When filling in your personal information, you need to ________.
A. request a reservation with a host B. ask for approval from the host
C. provide your proof of identity D. trust the community where you live
【2】If you click the Request to Book button, you can ________.
A. get some special discounts
B. know the result within a day
C. get the approval immediately
D. receive a Pre-approval message
【3】Where is the passage most probably from?
A. A news report. B. A shopping guide.
C. A travel magazine. D. A research paper.
【答案】
【1】C
【2】B
【3】C
【解析】这是一篇广告。文章主要介绍了如何在Airbnb预定住所。
【1】细节理解题。根据文章第二段Your personal details should include photos and verifications (证明), especially because some hosts require guests to have a profile photo and verified ID in order to book.可知,在填写个人信息时,需要提供照片和身份证明,so they can know a little bit about you when they confirm以便他们核实。故选C。
【2】推理判断题。根据request to book 栏目中Hosts have 24 hours to accept your request, and your reservation is automatically confirmed once they do.可知,主人有1天的时间确认是否接受请求,因此你在一天内就可以知道结果。故选B。
【3】推理判断题。文章主要介绍了如何在airbnb预定住处,A. A news report. 新闻报告;B. A shopping guide.购物指南;D. A research paper.调查报告,不符合题意,预定住处与旅游有关,所以C正确。