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1．Look at advertisement 1

　　The Browns are looking for a new house. Mr Brown wants to live in the centre of town near his work. Mrs Brown wants a house with four bedrooms. The Brown’s children don’t care what the house is like as long as(只要)the garden is big enough.

Why didn’t the Browns buy the house in the advertisement?

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A．It was on the wrong side of the town.

B．There weren’t enough bedrooms.

C．There was no dining room.

D．The garden was too big.

2．Look at advertisement 2

　　Ann has always wanted to work in a restaurant. She thinks they’re exciting places. It’s hard work but she isn’t lazy. You have to work on Saturdays and Sundays but you get other days off. It’s not very-paid, but who cares about money?

Why does Ann want to get the job in the restaurant?

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A．It’s an easy job．

B．The pay is good and the food is free.

C．She thinks it would be fun.

D．You get long holidays.

3．Look at advertisement 3

　　Tom: There’s a new football team standing in the village, Mum. I’m old enough to play in it. We stop school at half past three, so I’d have plenty of time.

　　Mum: Well, I suppose you could do your homework later. But look, Tom, you haven’t read the advertisement carefully. You can’t possibly play for this team.

Why can’t Tom play for the new football team?

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A．He’s not old enough.

B．It’s in a different village.

C．School stops too late.

D．He has to do his homework.

4．Look at advertisement 4

　　Man: I’m looking for a room to rent(租). It doesn’t matter now big it is. I don’t care what colour the walls are or how old the furniture is. I’ve got to study for my exams, so the house must be quiet.

　　Girl: There are some advertisements for rooms in the paper.What about this one?

　　Man: Yes…Yes…that’s all right. Oh, dear, no, I don’t think it would do.

What’s wrong with the room in advertisement 4?

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A．It’s too small.

B．The walls are the wrong colour.

C．The man likes old furniture better.

D．It’s too noisy.

5．Look at advertisement 5 and 6

　　Man: Why don’t we rent one of the Seaview Holiday Flats for our holiday, Mary? They sound just as good as the Seaview Hotel, and it would be much cheaper.

　　Mary: There’s one big difference between the holiday flats and the hotel. The hotel would be much less work.

Why would Mary rather stay at the hotel?

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A．They wouldn’t have to cook.

B．It’s not so expensive.

C．She would enjoy the beautiful gardens.

When  people    travel    in  another  city  or   country ,they  sometimes  stay  in  the  homes of the local people.  This is called   homestay  .   It  is    a  great  experience  because  you  can  meet  people    from   a  different  country   or  city  and  learn  something  new  about   that  place   .                                                                                       I  am  Wan  Li  from  China.  I came  to  the  UK   with  my  friends  for  a  short   visit  .    we   are  living   with  an English  couple   ,Mr.   and  Mrs.Green  ,in  the  west   of    London.    They   have    a    wonderful      four –bedroom  house   .     This   is  a new   house  .  It   has    two   bathrooms     and  a   garden    with  many    beautiful    flowers.   I   have   a   bedroom    of   my   own   .                                                                                     
There  are   some    shopping    centres    and     restaurants     near     the    house,     and   the  house   is  close   to   an     underground  station. It  takes   about  thirty  minutes  to  get  to   the  centre  of  London. 
I  think   a  homestay   may  be   a  good   choice  for  you  if  it  is  your  first  time  to  visit  abroad .  The local  people  are  friendly  and  willing  to  help. If  you  happen  to  celebrate   the  holidays  with  them,  you  will  get  to  know  more  about    western  culture  and  customs.
【小题1】The  underlined  word   homestay   in  the  passage  means_________.

I have returned to my hometown after I was away ten years ago. So many things have changed around here. It has become better and better. When I left here, there was a small pool on the right of my house. Now the pool has gone and people have built a large shopping mall(商场) there.
The biggest changes have taken place in the center of the city. There are sidewalks on both sides of the street. You can see a street center with so many tall buildings around. You can’t drive there any more because no vehicle is allowed to pass there. A European-style fountain(喷泉) has been built in the street center garden.
There used to be an old school near my house. I spent my five years studying there. There was a small payground in front of the school. But now what I can see are five tall buildings standing there. There are two big classroom buildings and a library. A new post office has also been built just across from the new school.
【小题1】I have been away from my hometown for ________.