Ques: There is no doubt that Apple is well aware of the increased competition in the market and could be in a hurry to put another device out there, said Ramon Llamas, senior research analyst at IDC Mobile Devices Technology and Trends. Given its history with product launches and business policy, though, Apple probably isn't going to rush an iPhone release simply to put it on shelves, he said. "If you're Tim Cook (CEO of Apple), you're thinking if you want to pay more attention to how to keep growing that bottom line and keep investors happy, or continue with the same approach from Apple, which is do what we can do and manage products and releases in the best way they can work for us. Apple usually does things in their own time ,and I'm having a hard time buying this May or June timeline." Llamas told Mac News World. While it,s probable that Apple is definitely in a testing stage for its next smartphone , consumers likely have a standard wait for the finished product, said Colin Gibbs, analyst at GigaOm Pro. "It typically takes a year or longer to create a state-of-the-art smartphone, so no one should be surprised Apple is in the testing stages with the next iPhone. And while it's possible that Apple could launch the next iPhone this spring or summer, I'm not expecting to see it until a little later in the year," he told Mac News World. When it does launch, though, it could be in a variety of colors, said Gibbs. "Apple has already tested the waters with releasing colored devices when it revamped(,)its iPod line last fall, so it's not too much of a stretch to believe it would want the new twist with its smartphone, as well". "I wouldn't be surprised if the new iPhone becomes available in some new colors,'' he said. "That could be done pretty cheaply ,and it would give Apple a new marketing angle." According to Ramon Llamas, Apple always  _  . A) tries to pleases its investors B) does things as planned C) ignores the fierce market competition D) rushes to put new products to market
Ans: B

Ques: When you run, you put force that is equal to three times your body weight on your feet. The human foot contains twenty muscles. This means that there is a lot that can go wrong when you run. Most sports have some kind of running or jumping So experts at many shoe companies work hard to design good sport shoes. First, a designer enters a plan for a shoe into a computer .Engineers then improve the design. A second computer designs a model for the shoe. Then a few pairs are made. Next, the shoe is tested. Different kinds of sports shoes are made for different uses. Some are made to help marathon  runners save energy during a race. Some are made for the stop-and-go kind of running tennis players. But all sport shoes have one thing in common: they are designed to help people's feet comfortable during sports. Today, nearly every sport has its own special shoe designed for just the kind of running that sport needs. Why are good sport shoes welcome to people? A) Because they are comfortable to wear. B) Because they help to develop leg muscles. C) Because they help to change body weight. D) Because they are both good and cheap.
Ans: A

Ques: Museums Skyscraper Museum Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Adults: $5 305-756-2385 Interested in tall buildings? Design? Then this museum is for you!!! Check the historical buildings and their special design right in lower Manhattan. Madame Tussaud's Wax  Museum Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Adults: $29   Students: $13 305-532-9623 The students in Manhattan had an exciting experience at Madame Tussaud's! They met hundreds of famous people at a discounted price! This museum is your chance to meet your idols and have a picture taken with them. Bass Museum of Art Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Adults: $8     The old / Students: $6 305-673-7530 http://www.bassmuseum.org Enjoy European paintings, and sculptures. It also includes exhibitions of modern artists from different parts of the world. You will also enjoy visiting its beautiful museum shop and media center. World Art Museum Daily: 11:00 AM - Midnight (including holidays) Cost: $15 305-532-9336 http://www.weam.com Located in the heart of the South Beach Art Deco district, this museum shouldn't be missed! It is currently one of South Florida's hottest new attractions. If you want to go to a museum, but you are only free after 10 pm, you can phone  _  . A) 305-673-7530 B) 305-532-9336 C) 305-532-9623 D) 305-756-2385
Ans: B

Ques: A year ago, I paid no attention to English idioms, though my teacher stressed the importance again and again. But soon, the importance of English idioms was shown in an amusing experience. One day, I happened to meet an Englishman on the road, and soon we began to talk. As I was talking about how I was studying English, the foreigner seemed to be astonished. Gently shaking his head and shrugging his shoulders, he said, "You don't say!" "You don't say!" I was puzzled. I thought, perhaps this is not a proper topic. "Well, I'd better change the topic." So I said to him, "Well, shall we talk about the Great Wall? By the way, have you ever been there?" "Certainly, everyone back home will laugh at me if I leave China without seeing it. It was wonderful." He was deep in thought when I began to talk like a tourist guide. "The Great Wall is one of the wonders in the world. We are very proud of it". Soon I was interrupted again by his words:"You don't say!" I couldn't help asking, "Why do you ask me not to talk about it?" "Well, I didn't request you to do so," he answered, greatly surprised. I said, "Didn't you say 'you don't say'?" Hearing this, the Englishman laughed to tears. He began to explain, "'You don't say' actually means 'really?' It is an expression of surprise. Perhaps you don't pay attention to English idioms." Only then did I know I had made a fool of myself. Since then I have been more careful with idiomatic expressions. Always remember: what the English teachers say is always right to us students. Which of the following is true according to the passage? A) The Englishman left China without seeing the Great Wall. B) The Englishman wanted to see the Great Wall after I talked about it. C) The Englishman wanted me to act as his guide. D) The Englishman visited the Great Wall and thought it worth visiting.
Ans:
D