Jay Kohl, an American student, posted an online advertisement two weeks ago searching for a Chinese family to stay with so that he can learn the language and culture.

"I'm a clean, non-smoking, and warm-hearted American man looking for a homestay in the Wudaokou area to improve my Chinese language skills,” he wrote. "I'm willing to offer help with English tutoring(家教)and even can help you with applying for foreign universities.”

He still hasn't found a suitable home.

"Most of the families that contacted me seem to be interested in doing business instead of cultural exchange," he said. "I think I might have to rent an apartment in the end.”

Kohl isn't the only foreigner finding it difficult to find a homestay in Beijing. Michael Benson, who wants to come to Beijing in September, has also faced the same problem.

Why is finding a homestay family so difficult? Beijing Today consulted a Chinese teacher, Jessie Xi, who has been teaching foreign students at the University of International Business and Economics for more than six years.

Xi has accepted many homestays, and from her own experience and what she's been told, she said there were four major problems visitors may meet when applying for homestays.

Problem 1:Having too high expectation for language improvement.

Problem 2: Considering oneself as a guest instead of a family member.

Problem 3: Not making clear what a family's rules are beforehand.

Problem 4; Overly(过分)high demands for the living environment.

1. Kohl wanted to look for a homestay in China because he ..

A. hoped to learn Chinese language and culture further

B. wanted to do a research on the Chinese daily life

C. would like to make friends with Chinese families

D. was interested in Chinese food

2. The reason why Kohl hasn't found a suitable home yet now is that he .

A. can't be an English tutor in homestays

B. can't help apply for foreign universities

C. might expect too much for language improvement

D. might refuse to do the housework in homestays

3. The underlined word "consulted" in the passage means“ ”.

A. gave advice to B. discussed ideas with

C. wanted information from D. raised questions for

4. The best title of the passage might be .

A. A few things to know about the local families

B. Suggestions for renting apartments in Beijing

C. How to search for a Chinese family to stay with

D. Why to find a homestay in Beijing so difficult

16.Shenzhen's fast development has made it become China's most crowded city!There are about 15million people living on its 1991square kilometers.On each square kilometer averagely live 7500people.It is 1080more than that in Hong Kong,and nearly 800more than that in Guangzhou.
    Besides,Shenzhen owns 2million local vehicles,and about 300000vehicles from other places also run on the local roads every day.The total length of the city's road is 6041kilometers.It means each resident only owns 0.58meters of road!
    As a result,the city is facing serious environmental and resource problems.One of the problems is water shortage.The amount of fresh water for each person of the city is only 25% of the country's average.What's more,most of the water drunk by Shenzhen people comes from other are as.
36.According to the passage,which of the following makes Shenzhen so crowded?B
A.Shenzhen has not enough water.B.There are too many people
C.Shenzhen is developing very fast      D.Shenzhen is too small
37.There areB people living in Shenzhen now.
A.about 1991    B.about 15000000    C.about 150000    D.about 300000
38.In Hong Kong,there areD people on every kilometer?
A.about 7500    B.about 1080        C.about 800       D.about 6420
39.Which problem in Shenzhen is not mentioned in the passage?A
A.Traffic accidents.B.Water shortage.
C.Environmental problems      D.Population problem.
40.Which is the best title for this passage?D
A.Largest Population in China.    B.Biggist Problems in Shenzhen
C.Busiest Roads in Shenzhen        D.Most Crowded City in China.

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