What will the summer months bring you?Some students manage to combine both travel and money-making. Take Dan Taylor for example, the 19-year-old student knew he wanted to spend the summer somewhere different. However, he was also on a budget. He searched the internet for days, looking for interesting opportunities. And then he found a website.The website was full of advertisements written by people from all over the world. These people had one thing in common: they all wanted to go on vacation, and they wanted a reliable person to come and look after their pets. The advertisements all offered free accommodation, while some also offered travel costs and a small wage.Dan got in touch with a couple from Long Island in New York. They were going on a month's vacation, leaving their sixteen cats behind them. "I like challenges", says Dan. "And I've always wanted to go to New York."What was the reality of pet-sitting like? Dan says, "It was fantastic. The cats kept me busy. I did have a stressful day when one went missing, but it came back again so that was OK. The house and garden were beautiful, and I had the freedom to explore New York. Plus, I got paid for it!"If you like animals, and enjoy spending time in new places, perhaps pet-sitting could be the summer job for you.18.1.【单选题】What kind of summer vacation was Dan Taylor looking for?bigcirc

18.【阅读理解】(10分) My summer with sixteen cats The long summer vacation is here, bringing with it a world of possibilities for students all around the world. What will the summer months bring you? Some students manage to combine both travel and money-making. Take Dan Taylor for example, the 19-year-old student knew he wanted to spend the summer somewhere different. However, he was also on a budget. He searched the internet for days, looking for interesting opportunities. And then he found a website. The website was full of advertisements written by people from all over the world. These people had one thing in common: they all wanted to go on vacation, and they wanted a reliable person to come and look after their pets. The advertisements all offered free accommodation, while some also offered travel costs and a small wage. Dan got in touch with a couple from Long Island in New York. They were going on a month's vacation, leaving their sixteen cats behind them. "I like challenges", says Dan. "And I've always wanted to go to New York." What was the reality of pet-sitting like? Dan says, "It was fantastic. The cats kept me busy. I did have a stressful day when one went missing, but it came back again so that was OK. The house and garden were beautiful, and I had the freedom to explore New York. Plus, I got paid for it!" If you like animals, and enjoy spending time in new places, perhaps pet-sitting could be the summer job for you. 18.1.【单选题】(2分) What kind of summer vacation was Dan Taylor looking for? $\bigcirc$A. He wanted to get a part-time job in his local area. $\bigcirc$B. He wanted to go on holiday to somewhere new and exciting. $\bigcirc$C. He wanted to travel somewhere without spending too much money. $\bigcirc$D. He wanted to stay at home and study.

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