You can complete all the procedures online when you apply for a visa to the United Sta

A.A business itinerary is written for all kinds of trips.

B.Complete hotel information should be provided.

C.You can select any restaurants without considering its location.

Walk a Quarter-Mile or Die

If you can walk a quarter-mile, odds (可能性) are you have at least six years of life left in you, scientists say. And the faster you can (51) it, the longer you might live.

While walking is no guarantee of (52) or longevity (长寿), a new study found that the ability of elderly people to do the quarter-mile was an "important determinant (决定因素) " in whether or not they'd be (53) six years later and how much illness and disability they would endure.

"The (54) to complete this walk was a powerful predictor of health outcomes. " said study leader Anne Newman of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. " In fact, we (55) that the people who could not complete the walk were (56) an extremely high risk of later disability and death. "

Newman and colleagues recruited nearly 2,700 white and African-American men and women aged 70 to 79 to (57) the walk. All the participants were screened and determined to be in relatively (58) health, and they had all said they had previously walked that far with no (59) . Only 86 percent of them finished, (60) .

The scientists then monitored the health and mortality of all (61) for the next six years. "There was a big gap in health outcomes (62) people who could complete the longer walk and people who could not, with the latter being at an extremely high (63) of becoming disabled or dying. " Newman said. "What was really surprising is that these people were not (64) of how weak they actually were. "

Finishing times were found to be crucial, too. Those who completed the walk but were among the slowest 25 percent (65) three times greater risk of death than the speedier folks.

(51)

A．take

B．do

C．jump

D．run

Dora; Should I fill in this part at the bottom about my work experience？

Sean; Yes. Include all of your experience, ______. In the long run, even your experience in part-time jobs will be of use to you.

A．even if it takes a lot of time to complete

B．whether you think the work was important or not

C．and be sure to return the form. before the deadline

D．if the people who see this form. are interested

W: I took the hardware home last night so that I could do more graphics for the presentation. It's still there.

M: All right. It's only 10 a.m. We still have time to bring it back to the office. How long will it take you to go home？

W: Actually, I don't think I have time for that. I have a meeting right after I finish rehearsing this with you. If I give you my house keys, can you bring it back to the office？

What are the speakers preparing for？

A．A graphic design course.

B．A presentation.

C．A press conference.

D．Office renovations.

Walk a Quarter-Mile or Die

If you can walk a quarter-mile, odds(可能性)are you have at least six years of life left in you, scientists say. And the faster you can (51) it, the longer you might live.

While walking is no guarantee of (52)or longevity(长寿), a new study found that the ability of elderly people to do the quarter-mile was an "important determinant(决定因素)"in whether or not they'd be (53)six years later and how much illness and disability they would endure.

"The (54) to complete this walk was a powerful predictor of health outcomes, "said study leader Anne Newman of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. "In fact, we (55)that the people who could not complete the walk were (56)an extremely high risk of later disability and death. "

Newman and colleagues recruited nearly 2,700 white and African-American men and women aged 70 to 79 to (57) the walk. All the participants were screened and determined to be in relatively (58) health, and they had all said they had previously walked that far with no (59). Only 86 percent of them finished, (60).

The scientists then monitored the health and mortality of all (61)for the next six years. "There was a big gap in health outcomes (62)people who could complete the longer walk and people who could not, with the latter being at an extremely high (63)of becoming disabled or dying, "Newman said. "What was really surprising is that these people were not (64) of how weak they actually were. "

Finishing times were found to be crucial, too. Those who completed the walk but were among the slowest 25 percent (65) three times greater risk of death than the speedier folks.

A．take

B．do

C．jump

D．run

The CDX Home Gym is a total workout system. It has over 10 fully (85) weights and settings. What this means is that you can set up the machine to match your own unique workout needs. The CDX Home Gym also comes with a complementary workout DVD with fitness guru Mark Shaw.

The CDX Home Gym is available for just $450, plus $25 for (86) . Assembly is required, with all parts, tools, and instructions included in the delivery.

(44)

A．Moreover

B．Accordingly

C．Instead

D．Despite

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your business. You are currently represented in our directory. This is the only directory of its kind which reaches all companies in the building and construction industry in the UK. Advertising in our directory was a wise move on your part. We are currently compiling a new edition of the directory which will be published in May 2010. The new edition will be expanded to include major manufacturers of plumbing equipment in the European Community. For proper coverage in the directory, you ought to appear in more than one category. If you do opt for a multiple listing, you will be able to buy space in additional categories at half price. You can be assured that the new edition will be on the desks of all the major decision makers in the building and hardware trades. Please complete the enclosed form. and return it with the appropriate fee. We assure you of our best services at all times. Enclosure; Forms to finish

Yours Sincerely,

Equipment Magazine

Why does the Equipment Magazine write the letter？

A．To make an advertisement on the new edition

B．To search for further cooperation

C．To ask for the fee

D．To make sure the fulfillment of the form

听力原文：W: Good afternoon. May I help you？

M: Can you change some money for me, please？

W: Certainly. What currency do you want to change？

M: Here it is: some Hong Kong dollars, American dollars and Japanese yen. How much will they be in English pounds？

W: Just a moment. Let me find out all the exchange rates.

M: Thanks.

W: Here we are. That'll be 456 pounds altogether. How would you like the money？

M: I'd like to open an account. I want to deposit the money in it.

W: If you could just complete this form, we'll be happy to arrange that for you.

Q8. What of the following things did not the man do in the bank？

9.Which of the following currency is not mentioned in the conversation？

10.What should the man do before the woman open an account for him？

(8)

A．Open an account.

B．Deposit money.

C．Change money.

D．Withdraw money.

听力原文：W: Hi. How can we help you today？

M: Yeah. I'd like to get my hair trimmed a little. Nothing fancy. Just a basic trim.

W: Well, can we interest you in today's special？

M: Urn...No...

W: We'll shampoo, cut, and style. your hair for one unbelievable low price of $9.99. Plus, we'll give you a clean shave and a back massage to help you relax. Best service in town!

M: Okay, I'll have the complete service today, but as I said before, I just want to get my hair trimmed. A little off the top and sides. That's all. I mean, that's all.

W: No problem. Relax. You're in good hands. Okay, here we go. So, what do you do for a living？

M: I'm a lawyer, specializing in workplace accidents, and I'm in town for an interview for a new job, and…Hey, what happened to my hair？ And what's left of my hair turned purple. Are you even a licensed beautician？

W: Well, sir, we offer a money-back guarantee on all our work, so if you're not completely satisfied...

M: Satisfied？ I'm anything but satisfied. How in the world am I supposed to go to a job interview looking like this？ Forget it. Forget it.

Questions 23 to 25 are based on the conversation you have just heard.

23. Why does the man repeatedly say "That's all"？

24. What does the beautician mean by "You're in good hands"？

25. Why does the man come to this beauty salon？

(20)

A．He doesn't have a clear idea of the complete service.

B．He wants the best service.

C．He just wants to have his hair cut the way he likes.

D．He wants his hair to be trimmed quickly.

Dear Customer,

Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the world's most sophisticated microwave ovens. This appliance has been designed with your convenience in mind. It combines an array of special features with ease of use. State-of-the-art features include a temperature sensor so that you will never again have an overcooked or undercooked meal; a 24-hour timer so that you can prepare your food when you have time and have it ready to eat when you are; an automated defrosting system so that you can prepare frozen food with no extra waiting time; a programmable chime system to let you know when your food is ready; and an automatic self-cleaning system so that your oven is always fresh and ready for use.

All of these features and more are available to you at just the push of a button. It is so simple to use. Each feature is completely explained in this manual. Just follow the step-by-step instructions and you will be cooking delicious meals in no time at all! In addition, recipes for various entrees and desserts are included at the back of the manual to get you started on your new adventures in microwave cooking. This product has been designed to give you many years of trouble-free operation as long as the instructions are followed. If for some reason the product should fail, it is completely guaranteed for one year. A complete explanation of the warranty is included on page 15 of the manual. Additional instructions and recipes are available on our website.

Thank you again for becoming a Kitchen Appliances customer.

Sincerely,

M.S. Fujimoto

President

Kitchen Appliances, Inc.

Where would this letter most likely be found？

A．In a microwave manual

B．In the mail

C．In an advertisement

D．In a design store