[外语类试卷]大学英语四级模拟试卷181及答案与解析.doc
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1、大学英语四级模拟试卷 181及答案与解析 一、 Part I Writing (30 minutes) 1 For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a composition on the title Global Warming. You should write at least 120 words following the outline given below in Chinese: 1. 全还应性变暖的原因 2. 提出解决的 建成议 二、 Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming a
2、nd Scanning) (15 minutes) Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions attached to the passage. For questions 1-7, mark: Y (for YES) if the statement agrees with the information given in the passage; N (for NO) if the statement contradict
3、s the information given in the passage; NG (for NOT GIVEN) if the information is not given in the passage. 1 Passports If youve ever traveled outside the United States, one of the most important tasks you had to complete before your trip was applying for a passport. A copy of your original birth cer
4、tificate may suffice for short trips to Mexico or the Caribbean, say on a cruise. But, generally speaking, if you want to see the world, you have to have a passport the only universally accepted form of identification. What Exactly Is a Passport and How Long Has It Been Around? Passports have been a
5、round in some form for hundreds of years. Governments learned long ago that an official document or certification one that identified a traveler as a citizen or national with a right to protection while abroad and a right to return to the country of his citizenship is a necessity. Passports, letters
6、 of transit and similar documents were used for centuries to allow individuals to travel safely in foreign lands, but the adoption of the passport by all nations is a development of the 19th and 20th centuries. According to State Department historians, except for brief periods during wartime, passpo
7、rts were not generally required for travel abroad and few obstacles were presented by foreign states passport requirements until after 1914. An executive order made on Dec. 15, 1915, required every person entering or leaving the United States to have a valid passport. In the United States, passports
8、 are issued upon application to U.S. citizens by the State Department and its 13 passport agencies in major cities, by the clerks of federal and certain state courts, certain designated post offices and by U.S. consular(领事馆的 ) authorities abroad. The passport is required for both departure from and
9、reentry to the United States. It is valid for 10 years for adults and five years for people under 18. A U.S. passport cannot simply be renewed but must be completely replaced when it expires. Applying for a Passport You can find passport applications at any regional passport agency or at designated
10、post offices or clerk of court offices. Today, you can even download and print your own passport applications. However, you still have to go in person to apply for your first pass port. You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in th
11、e dates of your up coming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If youll need visas from foreign embassies, allow more time. As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your pass port application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at p
12、assport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications. The passport agency processes expedited (使加快 ) passports within three working day
13、s from receipt of the application. If you choose not to pay for overnight mail, you should receive your pass port in 710 business days. You can also expedite passport renewal and you can do it by mail. Does Everybody Have to Apply in Person? The State Departments Passport Agency says you must apply
14、in person for a U.S. passport if you meet any of the following descriptions: You are 13 or older and are applying for a U.S. passport for the first time. Your previous passport was lost or stolen. Your previous passport has expired and was issued more than 12 years ago. You are applying for a passpo
15、rt for a child under age 12. Applying in Person Applying for a passport is not really difficultyit just requires following very specific rules. Follow these steps and youll have all your bases covered: 1) Complete application Form DSP11 but DO NOT sign the form until you are instructed to do so by t
16、he passport agent. 2) Present proof of U.S. citizenship: Previous U.S. passport Certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state. Consular report of birth abroad Naturalization certificate Certificate of citizenship One more thing: Even though your Social Security card is not required
17、 by the passport application, it does ask for your Social Security number. What Happens to My Passport Application After I Submit It? If you apply at a passport acceptance facility, like the post of flee, the .same day that you apply, your application will be sent to Passport Services for processing
18、, and you will receive your passport by first class mail within six weeks. If you apply at a passport agency, you will receive your passport within five weeks by first class mail. Your passport will be sent to the mailing address you provided on your application. How Much Will My Passport Cost? When
19、 you consider its importance and how long it lasts, a pass port is a pretty good deal. For routine services, passports for adults 16 and older cost $60. Those age 15 and younger pay a total of $40. If you were born outside the United States and your citizenship has not yet been determined or if the
20、passport agent considers your case “complex“, getting a passport will cost more. As we discussed earlier, expediting an application will also cost more. Can I Have My Old Passport Back? Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. Thats why your prev
21、ious passport, marked “canceled“, will be returned to you with your new one. Lost or Stolen Passport Losing your passport especially if youre in a foreign country can be scary. Its the mast important item you carry with you, so its beast to keep it someplace secure. Another safety measure you can ta
22、ke is to make two photocopies of tile photo ID page of your passport. Leave one at home with family or friends and keep the other in a different place from your passport, perhaps buried in the bottom of checked luggage. This could make all the difference in getting you on your flight home in the eve
23、nt that your passport is lost or stolen. It also makes getting it replaced much easier. Youll want to report the loss of your passport as soon as possible. You can actually report a lost or stolen passport at the same time you apply for the new one. At that time, you will submit a DSP64, “Statement
24、Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport“ form. You 11 also need to fill out a Form DSP11 passport application and submit it in person, along with appropriate documentation and fees, to your nearest passport acceptance facility. 2 Although some form of certificate was used for centuries to allow individual
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