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1、When you book a place on Airbnb, you are making arrangements to stay inSomeones 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 wi

2、thout waiting for approval.1. Complete Your Personal DetailsIn either case, its 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 det

3、ails 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 PlaceWith over 800,000 unique listings around the world，youll want to make sure the place you choose has everything you need for a

4、 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 its the right fit for your trip. You can always contact the host if you

5、 have any questions about their home.3. Book It!Youve found the perfect place，and now its time to make it official. This is where the hosts preferred way of booking will determine how you5ll confirm your reservation. Instant BookFor hosts who dont want to approve each reservation，youll see a button

6、on their listing that says Instant Book. Like the name suggests，you can confirm a reservation at these places right away. Request to BookMany hosts prefer to approve reservations before theyre final. In this case，youll see a button on their listing that says Request to Book. To submit a reservation

7、request, youll 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 OffersIf you decide to contact the host to ask questions before attempting to book, the host may respond to your mess

8、age 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 reserva

9、tion 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 live2. If you click the Request to Book button, you can . A. get some spec

10、ial discounts B. know the result within a day C. get the approval immediately D. receive a Pre-approval message3.Where is the passage most probably from? A. A news report. B. A shopping guide. C. A travel magazine. D. A research paper.B The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the Sout

11、h Pacific Ocean. It was one of the poorest nations in the region. Within the last five years, however, it has become a hot spot for adventure travelers. In 2006 it was voted the happiest place on Earth. The reason is not that Vanuatu are the richest but that Vanuatu has white-sand islands, clear wat

12、ers, the worlds most accessible live volcano, great diving and food that grows faster than it can be picked. With a population of about 221,000, Vanuatu has 113 languages, which is a result of 3,000 years of immigration from many Pacific countries. There are three official languages: English, French

13、, and Bislama. Bislama developed from South Pacific English, a simplified language that traders and other foreigners used it to communicate with speakers of the many local languages.Most of the islands are mountainous and of volcanic origin. There are several active volcanoes in Vanuatu, including Y

14、asur on the island of Tanna, one of the worlds most accessible volcanoes. If youve ever fancied getting close to a volcano, heres your chance. Vanuatu Posts Underwater Post Office has quickly become one of the busiest post offices for postcards in the world! Visitors from around the world want to ex

15、perience the worlds first under- water post office. The Post Office is only 50 meters offshore and at just three meters below the surface, very appealing to the young and young at heart. Since opening in 2003, the underwater post office has received about 100,000 visitors. They have posted one of th

16、e waterproof（防水的）postcards available in Vanuatu; these cards are collected regularly by one of Vanuatu Posts four trained divers. The underwater branch is manned daily for usually about an hour, longer with demand.4. Vanuatu was voted the happiest place on Earth because . A. its the poorest nation i

17、n the region B. its Vanuatu that is the richest C. its a favorite place for adventurers D. its blessed with abundant nature5. Which of the following is true about Vanuatu? A. Bislama developed from local Pacific French. B. Yasur is one of the live volcanoes in Vanuatu. C. Vanuatu has more than 113 o

18、fficial languages. D. Underwater Post Office has opened for 5 years.6. Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text? A. Working at the underwater branch. B. Great diving in amazing Vanuatu. C. A hot spot for adventure travelers. D. The busiest post office on Earth.7. What is mo

19、st likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows? A. Various languages. B. Underwater diving. C. Food in Vanuatu. D. History of Vanuatu.CThe Lifecycle of a T-shirt We all probably have a lot of T-shirts, but do you ever stop and think about the influence of a T-shirt on the planet? Youd proba

20、bly be surprised to learn whats involved in the lifecycle of just one T-shirt. There are 5 major stages: material, production, shipping, use and disposal. The material stage involves farming, irrigating, fertilizing, harvesting and ginning. While cotton is a natural fiber （纤维）and not as harmful to t

21、he environment as manmade fibers, it still takes a toll in the material and production stages. Commercial cotton farming uses a large amount of water, and the use of pesticides （杀虫剂）is widespread across the globe, especially in cotton farming. Studies have shown that farmers spend around $4.1 billio

22、n on pesticides annually, of which 25% was spent on cotton crops in the US. Once the cotton is grown and harvested, so begins the production stage: spinning, knitting, bleaching, dyeing, cutting, sewing, etc.these processes also use a great deal of water and energy. Commercial dyes and bleaches are

23、harmful pollutants and can eventually pollute groundwater. After the T-shirt is produced, it enters the transportation stage. This often involves overseas shipping. Take a look in your closet. Chances are that most of your cotton garments （衣服）are made in China or India. Garments can be shipped via p

24、lane, ship or truck，all of which spill CO2 into the atmosphere. Calculations show that C02 emissions from light trucks alone amount to 1.15 pounds per mile. Once the T-shirt reaches the retail market, it is purchased. This stage may seem like the leastenvironmentally damaging part. But consider the

25、number of times youve washed and dried your favorite T-shirt. Washing machines are certainly becoming more efficient. However, the average American household does 400 loads of laundry per year, using about 40 gallons of water per load. Such excessive water use is combined with the large amount of en

26、ergy used by dryers. The final stage of life is disposal. This releases harmful emissions, or involves a landfill where cotton takes years to break down. Current US records show that an estimated 15% of clothes and shoes are recycled, which means that consumers send a shocking 85% of these materials

27、 to landfills. We all need new clothes every once in a while, but lets all try to keep in mind what goes into the production of clothing. It has a real impact on the planet. There are a lot of things you can do to help reduce your impact. Reuse and recycle clothes. If theyre too worn out to wear, cu

28、t them up and use them as cleaning rags. Donate them to charity or another organization that recycles textiles. When possible, make an effort to buy organic cotton. Turn down the thermostat on your washer, and line dry your clothes when the weather will allow it.8.The underlined phrase “takes a toll

29、” probably means “ ” A. wastes water B. takes a lot of time C. uses energy D. has a bad effect9.We can learn from the passage that in the US_. A. pesticides in cotton farming cost over 4 billion dollars every year B. CO2 emissions of land transport amount to 1.15 pounds per mile C. about 15% of the

30、clothes and shoes are made of materials that are recycled D. about 16, 000 gallons of water is used annually by an average family on laundry10.What can be inferred from this passage? A. The production process may affect water safety. B .The clothing cost is relatively low in China and India. C. Cott

31、on clothes are buried because they are hard to break down. D. The use stage is the least environmentally harmful of the five stages.11.What is the purpose of this article? A. To encourage people to donate clothes to charity. B. To promote eco-friendly actions related to clothes. C. To persuade people to purchase more organic cotton. D. To introduce the five stages in the lifecycle of clothing. D Grey clouds move as low as smoke over the treetops at Lolo Pass. The ground is white. The day is June 10.It has been snowing for the past four days in the Bitterroot Mountains.Wayne Fairchild i