Every summer, hundreds of thousands of students travel to other countries looking for work and adventure. Most of the opportunities are in   1  work. The pay is usually poor, but most people work   2  for the thrill of travel. You can pick grapes in France, entertain kids on American summer camps, and, of course, there are always   3  in hotels and restaurants.

But it is not as easy as it used to be to find work. Unless you speak the language of the country well, there will be very   4  openings. For example, when you arrive to wash dishes in a restaurant in Paris, the owner will   5  you to speak French. British students only have a language   6  for jobs in the USA and Australia.

Not every one   7  the experience. Sarah James was once responsible for forty American children in Europe. During the   8 , one child lost his passport; four children were lost in Madrid for a whole day; the whole group was thrown out of one hotel because of the  9  they made. Sarah says, “It really was a 24-hour-a-day job since the kids never   10 ! And the pay was awful. It wasn’t worth it.”

The trouble is that   11  expect to have an easy time of it. After all, they see it as a  12 . In practice, though, they have to work hard. At the same time, all vacation work is casual work, and jobs are   13  only when the hotel, the restaurant, or the campsite is busy. But students have few employment   14 . As soon as the holiday season finishes, companies will get rid of them. And if their employer doesn’t like them, they’ll be   15 , too.

1.                A．seasonal        B．mental         C．professional   D．formal

 

2.                A．hard           B．voluntarily       C．abroad   D．continuously

 

3.                A．jobs           B．visitors         C．customers D．parties

 

4.                A．good           B．new           C．attractive D．few

 

5.                A．teach          B．expect         C．allow D．forbid

 

6.                A．program        B．lesson          C．advantage D．exam

 

7.                A．has            B．enjoys          C．forgets   D．remembers

 

8.                A．trip            B．flight           C．discussion D．ceremony

 

9.                A．promise        B．progress        C．complaint D．noise

 

10.               A．cried          B．studied         C．slept  D．helped

 

11.               A．children        B．students        C．employers D．parents

 

12.               A．job            B．lesson          C．holiday    D．shame

 

13.               A．countless       B．available        C．interesting D．boring

 

14.               A．experiences     B．rules           C．plans D．rights

 

15.               A．dismissed       B．charged        C．fined D．punished

 

 

Ambassador Hotel：
Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full.
Dining Room
Breakfast is served in the dining mom from 8 a. m. to 9: 30 a.m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door when you go to bed.
Lunch: 12:00a.m. to2:30p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Room Service
This operates 24 hours a day; phone the Reception Desk(前台), and your message will be passed on to the room staff.
Telephones
To make a phone call, dial 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staffs are very busy. There are also public telephone booths near the Reception Desk. Early calls should be booked with Reception.
Laundry
We have a laundry in the hotel, and will wash iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to collect them.
Bar
The hotel bar is open from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
【小题1】You would see this notice _________ .

A．in a hotel bar

B．in a hotel dining room

C．in a bedroom of a large international hotel

D．at the entrance of a small family hotel

【小题2】 What should you do if you have arrived to stay at the hotel at 2 a.m. and want something to eat?

A．Go to the hotel shop.	B．Go to the hotel bar.
C．Hang a message outside your door.	D．Phone the Reception Desk.

【小题3】 What should you do when you come back to the hotel to make an important call and see a lot of people around the Reception desk?

A．Go to your room and phone from there.

B．Ask at the Reception Desk.

C．Use one of the telephones in the entrance hall.

D．Go out again and look for a public phone box

【小题4】What do you think a room staff’s last job is before he goes off duty at 6 p.m.?

A．Lay the tables in the dining room.

B．Check the bedroom doors.

C．Start preparing the breakfast.

D．Wake any of the guests who have asked for early calls.

信息匹配 (共5小题, 每小题2分, 满分10分)

阅读下列应用文及相关信息，并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。

首先请阅读以下用户对宾馆的评价意见:

                                 A

Comment on : Hunter Country Lodge & Restaurant     My husband and I stayed at this lodge during our honeymoon. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Hunter Valley you have your own very log cabin. The rooms are comparatively expensive, but they are very spacious. The restaurant has delicious food with wine of varieties, ready for you in the evening.   My ratings (给…等级) for this hotel are:   ●●●●●Value ●●●●●Service I recommend this hotel for: honeymoon, romantic couples

                                  B

Comment on: Aloha Pualani Hotel     My husband and I stayed at the Aloha Pualani after months’ busy work. The rooms are small but clean. The peaceful laidback feel was exactly what we were looking for. We didn’t hear noise from streets. My husband loved the outdoor barbecue (烧烤). If you are looking for a relaxing, childfree, clean, natural place to stay this is without a doubt, but it’s a long tiring way. My ratings for this hotel are:  ●●●●○Rooms     ●●●●●Cleanliness I recommend this hotel for: romantic getaway I don’t recommend this hotel for: the aged, young children

                                   C

Comment on: Karin’s Holiday Cottage     Karin’s Holiday Cottage is really worth the price for lower earners. Walking along the beach, we saw many fish and turtles. We had a rental car because it was a little far from the shopping center. But we found the windows needed to be open to allow air in, and the cottage didn’t have air conditioning but with the 3 ceiling fans. Anyway we stayed plenty cool. My ratings for this hotel are:     ●●●○○Rooms       ●●●○○location I recommend this hotel for: young, single people. I don’t recommend this hotel for: People hunting for luxurious (豪华的) hotels.

                                  D

Comment on: Arison Centre Hotel   We hosted a conference last month at the Arison Centre Hotel - a charming hotel. The modern and large rooms are air-conditioned and fully-equipped with private safe, wireless Internet access and all new equipments. The hotel also has a business centre, conference rooms, car park and a western-style restaurant. My ratings for this hotel are: ●●●●●surroundings    ●●●●●Service I recommend this hotel for: conference and holiday I don’t recommend this hotel for: city getaway from noise

                                    E

Comment on: GeofBob Holiday Inn   This hotel is great for the value. I was impressed by how attentive the staff were. I left my room without locking the door. The cleaning lady noticed and immediately informed me. Staying in the hotel made my trip a pleasant one. But we wouldn’t come again because of the walk. You can’t just hop down to the beach or the bar - 200 steep steps each way – so exhausted. My ratings for this hotel are:    ●●●●●Value      ●●●○○location Likes: Service                 Dislike: traffic I recommend this hotel for: young travelers I don’t recommend this hotel for: people with disabilities

                                   F

Comment on: Punta Regina Isle Hotel    Tastefully located on an island, the hotel is good, with its staff helpful and its price reasonable. Don’t drive a car, for most of the tourist spots were walking distance, or you can go everywhere by boat. If you like sea food, island setting, and wine, this is excellent. My ratings for this hotel are: ●●●●●location  ●●●●●Service Like: beautiful surroundings             Dislike: vehicles I recommend this hotel for: young holiday makers I don’t recommend this hotel for: self-driving travelers

 

请阅读以下个人信息，并将他们的需求和以上的宾馆匹配：

 When the Blacks are budgeting their yearly vocation, money is the first thing they think about. They are used to simple life without too much modern equipment. The family all like swimming, and sea food as well.

57. Mr. John Wallace is going to have a product presentation to promote (促销）his late microphone. He is searching for a hotel in the city center which is well-equipped, and where people from different parts of the country can join in the event over the NetMeeting.

58. Having had their wedding, Jim and Sussane plan a trip. Imagine how sweet they are when they are sipping their favourite Nyetimber in the sunset. They also treasure the environment, the comfort of the rooms and the service of the hotel.

59. A group of college students are having their holiday. They plan to choose a place where they can have their BBQ food, and where they are free from noise. They don’t care much about room size but at least they should be clean.

60. Ken and Judy are newly-married. They dreamed of the life of islanders who are eating sea food, hunting for fish. They prefer that the hotel rooms are not so expensive and the service is good.

 

B

Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside.

We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for comfort and convenience. Day Delegate（代表/代表团）, 24 Hour Delegate or room hire only can be arranged to meet your needs and we offer a range of food and drinks for all requirements.

The Bedford Swan Hotel provides an impressive range of conference, training and function rooms which are suitable for up to 250 delegates.

Our hotel is located 30 minutes drive from Luton Airport and a 20-minute walk from Bedford Train Station with regular trains to and from Central London.

What to expect:

?A professional service from the beginning

?Your own event consultant

?A great location with car parking

? Well equipped rooms perfect for your meeting or event

? Various Day Delegate packages

?Personalized dining and refreshment breaks

?Accurate billing

Discounted Day Delegate Rates from £35 per person

* Hold your meeting before 30th November 2013 and benefit from our special day delegate rates

* Day Delegate Rate from £35.00 per person

* Minimum numbers of 8 apply

Call us on 01234 346565 or e-mail us on info@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk

1.Bedford Swan Hotel is more suitable for _______.

A．busy sightseers                         B．conference travelers

C．fresh trainees                          D．event consultants

2.Which of the following is true according to the text?

A．It takes you 20 minutes to walk here from Central London.

B．The Bedford Swan Hotel was built in the late 18th century.

C．The hotel is located sixty kilometres from Luton Airport.

D．Guests can get professional service by offering extra tips.

3.From the advertisement above we can learn that Bedford Swan Hotel _______.

A．can serve up to 250 delegates             B．winds through Bedfordshire

C．can provide personalized billing            D．offers no car parking service

4.The special discount will be given if _______.

A．a delegate of 8 apply for 24-hour-meeting rooms

B．guests pay £35.00 per person for the rooms they live in

C．you book a purpose-built meeting room on a special day

D．8 delegates hold a day meeting on November 2, 2013

 

读下面短文，从短文后面各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出适合填入对应空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Every summer a great many students travel to other countries looking for work and adventure. Most of the    26         are in seasonal work, mainly connected with wourism and    27         

The pay is usually poor, but most people work abroad for the     28     of travel. You can pick grapes on farms in France, entertain kids on American summer camps, and, of course, there are  29     jobs in hotels and restaurants.

   But it is not easy now to find work. “    30    you speak the language of the country well, there will be very few openings,” says Althea Ellis, an adviser in     31        for students.

“If you work with a family in Italy, you’ll have to speak Italian. When you wash dishes in a restaurant in Pairs, the owner will expect you to speak   32     . British students only have a language     33      for jobs in the USA and Australia.”

       34      enjoys the experience. Sarah James was employed to help forty American children in Europe. The two teachers with the children had never been     35      .One child lost his passport; another became seriously ill and was      36       home; the whole group was thrown out of one hotel because of the      37       they made, and what’s worse, Sarah herself was robbed on her only    38     evening of the entire trip. “ I did visit a lot of new places,” she says,“ but it wasn’t worth it. The pay was     39      and it really was a 24-hour-a-day job. The kids never slept!”

“The troubles is, students expect to have a(n)     40     time of it.” Althea Ellis points out. “After all, they see it as a    41      .In practice,     42       ,you have to work hard. At the same time, all vacation work is casual (临时的) work. You’ll have a job when the hotel, the restaurant, or the campsite is busy. In the other words, you’ll work if it’s convenient for the company that     43     you. But you have      44     employment rights. As soon as the holiday season      45      ,they’ll get rid of you.”

1.	A. works	B. challenges	C. changes	D. hardships
2.	A. service	B. industry	C. business	D. science
3.	A. pains	B. comfort	C. difficulty	D. excitement
4.	A. always	B. hardly	C. never	D. seldsom
5.	A. If	B. Unless	C. Because	D. Although
6.	A. health care	B. vacation work	C. language studies	D. tourist safely
7.	A. Italian	B. English	C. French	D. Spanish
8.	A. chance	B. ability	C. possibility	D. advantage
9.	A. No one	B. None	C. Not everyone	D. Everybody
10.	A. abroad	B. employed	C. sad	D. respected
11.	A. driven	B. ridden	C. left	D. flown
12.	A. friends	B. decisions	C. noise	D. destruction
13.	A. busy	B. free	C. tiring	D. pleasant
14.	A. nice	B. reasonable	C. fair	D. poor
15.	A. hard	B. easy	C. difficult	D. ordinary
16.	A. holiday	B. job	C. festival	D. study
17.	A. besides	B. therefore	C. however	D. meanwhile
18.	A. fires	B. employs	C. recommends	D. appreciants
19.	A. few	B. little	C. all	D. much
20.	A. starts	B. lasts	C. approaches	D. finishes