Part 3: Questions 76 – 85

Read the text and fill in one word which best fits each gap.

HOMESTAY

When studying a foreign language abroad, a large majority of students choose ‘homestay’ accommodation, living with a (76) _{…………………}family while they attend classes in a nearby language school. Very (77) _{…………………}, however, once lessons have finished, students speak their mother tongue with other class members of the same nationality. On a Homestay Language International study trip, we ensure total immersion in the target language environment by arranging accomodation and one-by-one tuition in your teacher’s home, so that you (78) _{…………………}surrounded by the language during every moment of your stay.

As you are the only student, you can learn (79) _{…………………}your own pace, and the lessons are made to suit your individual interests and objectives. You will also have the chance to (80) _{…………………}fully in your host teacher’s activities, including trips to places of (81) _{…………………}in the local area. All of our teachers have a university degree and a relevant (82) _{…………………}qualification, and most have spent much time abroad and they can understand the needs and concerns of their (83) _{…………………}guests. Homestay Language International offers a wide range of general or business courses for young and old alike, with a choice of (84) _{…………………}80 destinations throughout the world. Whether it’s English in New Zealand, French in Canada or German in Austria, you can expect a (85) _{…………………}welcome in a relaxed home environment and an unforgettable study experience.

The art of being (59) ________ lies in picking up these signals, realizing what the other person is trying to say, and acting so that they are not embarrassed in any way.