《2025年通城学典暑期升级训练八年级英语外研版》

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根据短文内容,回答问题。
Bookworm Cultural Homestay Programme
Our programme gives you the chance to improve your Asian language skills (or start learning a new language) and discover more about the country you are visiting. You can live in the Asian country for three months. You will live with the local family specially chosen for you based on your shared hobbies. In return for teaching the family's children English for around 2 hours each day, you will be given the chance to experience the local language and culture. You will also receive 200 pounds pocket money each month, as well as free plane tickets to and from the country you visit.
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
TO TAKE PART YOU MUST
· Have a current British passport
· Be a high school or university student
· Be between 16 and 25 years old
· Have excellent English language skills
· Be open to other cultures
· Be fond of Asian culture
BOOKWORM WILL GIVE YOU
· A free return ticket
· Local language lessons (6 hours per week)
· Your own single bedroom with free Internet access
· Pocket money(￡200 a month)
· A local phone card
· Airport pickup, a welcome dinner and a 3-day city tour
For a full list of participating(参与) countries and details about how to apply(申请), please visit our website.
1. How long does the programme last?______
2. If you teach the host family's children English for around 2 hours each day, what will you get in return?______
3. Can a 15-year-old boy take part in this programme? Why?______
4. If we want to take part in the programme, what language must we know very well?
______

答案： 1. For three months. 2. We will get the chance to experience the local language and culture, receive 200 pounds pocket money each month and get free plane tickets to and from the country we visit. 3. No, he can't. Because the students who can take part in the programme must be between 16 and 25 years old. 4. English.