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Chairman’s statement BackgroundApple is founded in California in 1977.This company produce Macintosh (“Mac”) computers, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Xserve, the Mac OS X and iOS operating systems. Furthermore,the company though its retail store and online store to sell some compatible products which include application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals.The company's products are mainly sold to the customers,small and medium-sized business, enterprises, education and government.Business strategyWe are committed to improve the company's products and development of new products through the customer experience and continue to invest in research. In addition,strengthen iTunes Store can give more convenient for customers to download applications and books based on third-party software.So,we through to offer superior and well-integrated digital lifestyle to reach more customers.Customers,small and medium-sized businessWe belive that high-quality buying experience can attract more customers to buy our products.We though our retail store and online store to sells products,so knowledgeable salespersons can retain more customers.As well,we provide training to our staffs to make sure they can provide products advice and solve the problems for customers.Furthermore,we shop in high-traffic street ,these stores have been carefully decorated which give customers a better experience.As of September 25, 2010,We opened 317 retail stores, including 233 stores in the United States and 84 international stores.EducationThrough unremitting efforts, we have designed a range of products to help teachers and students to meet most of the needs of education customers. Allow students and teachers through our products to access to information by line , especially the sharing and distribution of resources. Such as personal laptop and iPad, effectively improve the learning efficiency of the customers.Enterprises and governmentWe also sell hardware and software products to the enterprise and government. Because they need high-power computers and extended functionality, in order to content the market demand, we design a scalable line of high-end hardware solutions and product compatibility.Business OrganizationOur operating segments, including Americas, Europe, Japan, Asia-Pacific and Retail.Americas segment includes North and South America. Europe segment includes European countries, as well as the Middle East and Africa. The Asia-Pacific segment includes Australia and Asia, excluding Japan.In each operating segment, we are providing the hardware and software products and services.Products and ServicesOur company's products include Mac Hardware Products, iTunes, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Software Products and Computer Technologies.Mac Hardware ProductsWe offer two personal computers, including desktop and laptop. Desktop computers, including iMac , Mac Pro and Mac mini. iMac desktop computer is an all-in-one design which include a display, processor, graphics card, hard drive, optical drive, memory and other components.It meet the needs of the many business and professional customers.And the Mac mini is a desktop computer in a compact ptop computers include MacBook , MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.Most education user and customers chooses MacBook.MacBook Pro is professionals’ favorite computer. And MacBook Air is a high performance, ultra-slim notebook computer.iTunesiTunes is mainly used for playback, download audio and video files.Customers through the iTunes Store search download music, video, books, movies, games and other applications. Moreover, there have 23 countries provide iTunes Stores service.iPhoneiPhone is a mobile phone which is the most popular in the world.It has touch widescreen,can automatically synchronize a user's iTunes library, as well as contacts, bookmarks and content of the e-mail account. The customers can use iPhone to access the iTunes Store to download audio and video , as well as a variety of other digital content and applications.This is very convenient to iPhone user.In June 2010,customers can use FaceTime video calling from iPhone 4.This is a major breakthrough, can attract more customers.iPadiPad, a multi-purpose mobile device which include browsing the web, reading and sending email, viewing photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games and reading e-books.It also can though iTunes Stores to download music ,video and everything you like.iPodiPod include iPod touch, iPod nano , iPod shuffle and iPod classic.iPod is similar to a mini version of the iPad .These two produces’function are almost the same.In addition,iPod nano , iPod shuffle and iPod classic are all portable digital music and video player.Customers also can though iTunes Stores to download music and video. Software Products and Computer TechnologiesWe developed Company’s proprietary Mac OS X and iOS operating system software. OS X is a dedicated system of Apple Computer.Lets users quickly browse and share files of other Mac.Most people love it.iOS is the basic operating system of the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.This system is easy to operate, can make it easier for users to access multiple applications, it belonging to one of Apple's core technology. ServiceWe provide product manuals and online product information, technical assistance, and the AppleCare Protection meter ("APP") assistance. It includes two to three years of hardware maintenance and user diagnostic tools.Markets and LogisticsOur main customers are consumers, small and medium-sized enterprises, education, enterprise, government and creative markets. We have direct and indirect distribution channels.Direct including retail stores, online stores and direct sales. Indirectincluding third-party mobile network operators and value-added resellers. I think that the direct contact with the target customers can prove the advantages of their products, and Provide a customer satisfaction sales services and after-sales service is the key point to attract and retain customers. So, we decided to expand the number of its own retail stores worldwide. In addition, the company has investment plans focus on the Apple platform to provide a high level of integration and support services. Research and DevelopmentBecause of our company’s industries competes which are characterized by rapid technological advances, in order to ensure that the company's products have a stable market share, we will continue to improve existing products and develop new products and technologies to expand the range of products.In 2008, 2009, 2010, respectively, to invest $ 110 million to $ 130 million and $ 180 million for research and development of products.At the endAs I look back on our accomplishments over the past year,we get a lot of achievements, of course, there are some regrets.However, in the new year, we will work harder and harder, the Apple team are all toward the same goal.We will strive improve our products, let Apple products went around the world.I'm pleased that you listen carefully to my speech.We will strive to create a better future.Reflective WritingDescriptionI was asked to writing a chairman’s statement of Apple company.At first,I spend one day to read a annual report of Apple.It let me know some important point of this report and what I need write for this statement.After that,I read our teacher’s PPT which teach us how to write a chairman’s statement. L et me know I need pay more attention to which part.When i finish these work,I prepare to begin writing my statement.I am watching the annual report while summarize, then write down the central idea of annual report to my statement.Finally control again the Annual Report, to find whether have the omission of important information.FeelingsWhen I know I need to write a chairman’s statement,I think it is a huge and strict work.But when I begin to write it that I find it don’t so difficult in my mind.As hard as I do and do it in accordance with the requirements of the teacher , this report is not so vast.So I am very pleased and proud to me when I finish this statement by myself.After I finish it,my panter and me talk about our different view to this statement.Let me know more about how to write it and complete it well. EvaluationIn my mind,compare to writing a statement,I prefer to read a statement.Because I like reading more than writing.But from writing this statement,I learn how to write a chairman’s statement,I need to improve my writing skill,of course,know more about Apple company.The most important thing is I know how to summary of focus.It’s very useful to write a statement.We all know a annual report including so many information.But a chairman’s statement need use less words to tell audience what the annual report talk about.So this statement need easier and clearly while do not miss any important thing.Therefore,how to sum up is very useful to write a chairman’s statement.AnalysisI need to do a lot of preparatory work before writing the chairman’s statement.At the first,I need read the annual report carefully.And then sum up the key point of this report.After that ,a step-by-step to complete the statement.I need write the statement while control the main point which I summarize from the report.After finish the draft,I need to check the errors of style, spelling, grammar and punctuation.At the end,I can say I complete it.If I have a chance to write another chairman’s statement, I will be fully prepared.And I will pay more attention to read the annual report and discuss with my panter how to write it well.ConclusionThrough to write this chairman’s statement,I learn how to summarize the key point.At the same time,I have to improve my writing and reading skill.It’s very important to me to improve my English level.But from complete this work,I also find my vocabulary is too little and I need pay more attention to my gammer issues in my writing.I belive that I can write better and better in the future.。
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IELTS Reading Passage - Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood EducationA.Dr.Lockwood Smith's recent visit to the US and Britain came with a list of findings.Being New Zealand's National Party Education's spokesman reports the key findings of his visit and reveals the prospects in New Zealand's education policy.B.‘Education To Be More'is a report pertaining to the New Zealand Government EarlyChildhood Care and Education Working Group.It was published last August, discussing the enhancement of access and funding for childcare and early childhood education institutions.Though education is a necessity,parents don't send children to pre-schools until they attain three years of age.Are they missing out on the most crucial years of all? Let's see further.C.A13-year research study of early childhood development at Harvard Universityreveals that most children after the age of three have the ability to understand nearly 1000words-most of the vocabularies they will practise in normal conversation for the rest of their lives.In addition to that,research shows that as every kid born will be curious,however,it can be controlled significantly in their second and third years of life.Researchers say that human behaviour gets into shape during the first two years.Similarly,during the first three years children acquire the fundamental skills which will be used later at home and at school.Once children cross three years,they try to spread their existing knowledge of the world.D.A general fact is that children from poorer socio-economic backgrounds are likely toperform not well in studies.It's acknowledged not only in New Zealand but also in Britain,America and Australia.To tackle the educational issue,a nationwide program known as'Headstart'was initiated in1965in the United States,with a pool of money.It made a path for children to join in pre-school institutions after turning into three, and facilitated the children from poorer families perform better in school.Besides so much investment,the result was not as expected.It is because of two things.First, the program started too late.Most of the children who enrolled in it were already behind their peers in language and reasonable intelligence.Second,there is no participation from the parents.After school hours,children go back to the same home where parents don't know how to improve their skills.E.Now it has become evident from the pilot program'Headstart'launched in Missouri inthe US that the first three years of a kid's life are important.This growing need shows that working with the parents rather than ignoring them from the process of child's education is the most effective way of improving children's learning abilities.The four-year pilot study involved around380families who have one child,and are from a cross-section of socio-economic background,etc.The other factors include age and family configurations.For this pilot study,they included single-parent and two-parent families.Moreover,it included families where both parents are working and families where one parent is at home.F.The program is associated with parent-educators who visit the parent's homeengaging with tired parents or parents and the child.Know the child's development, necessary advice on things to care for,and what to expect as the child grows,etc.all such information is given.It also added the guidance in keeping the child's intelligence,language proficiency,social and motor-skill development.Regular diagnoses of the child's academics and sensory development(hearing and vision) were kept available to measure possible hurdles that help with development and growth.In case of medical issues,they met the medical practitioners.Parent-educators visited homes and conducted group meetings every month with new parents.They shared experiences and discussed topics of varied subjects.Apart from that,parent resource centres offered study materials for families and facilitators for the child core. It is located in each school building.G.The children at three years of age,who had been indulged in the pilot program'Missouri'were analysed alongside a similar section of children chosen from the same range of cross-section,socio-economic aspects and family conditions,and also the same age of children as samples.Astonishingly,the results were excellent.The children with the same age group were more advanced in language proficiency than their counterparts.They showed greater potential in problem-solving techniques and other intellectual skills,besides social development.Here,the average performance of a child in this program was at the level of top15to20percent compared to their peers in things like verbal ability, language skills, and auditory comprehension.H.Above all,the classical method of measures of'risk'like the parents'age andeducation,or whether they were a single parent,no interest or having no relationship to the assessments of success and language development.On the other hand, children performed equally well in the program despite their socio-economic backgrounds.In this program,no child was virtually abused.The one component that tended to affect the child's development was stress from the family side that led to poor quality of parent-child relationship and interaction.That interaction was not always bad in poorer families.I.Most of these findings are interesting.There is alarming evidence in New Zealandthat children belonging to poorer socio-economic backgrounds are performing less at school and that our school system tends to maintain that disadvantage unknowingly.The initiative subsequently mentioned the fact that above could break that cycle of disadvantage.The idea of engaging with parents in their homes or at their workplace, could improve the situation quite markedly with respect to the Early Childhood Care and Education Working Group's report.Their main objective is to enrol children and mothers to childcare and institutionalised childhood education at an early stage.Education from the age of three to five is unquestionably important to any child,but not focusing on parent education and the vital importance of the first three years, might lead to evidence that reflects the inequality in education.Early Childhood Education Reading QuestionsQuestions 1 - 5The reading passage has nine paragraphs, A - I.Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.Write the correct Roman numeral (i - vi) as your answer to each question.List of Headingsi) Education to be moreii) Breakthrough in the pilot studyiii) Pilot program ‘Headstart’iv) Traditional method of risk assessmentv) Parent-Educators and their rolevi) Early Childhood Care and Education Working Group's report1.Paragraph B2.Paragraph E3.Paragraph F4.Paragraph G5.Paragraph HQuestions 6 - 10Complete the notes below.Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer.●There is alarming evidence in 6._________that children belonging to poorersocio-economic backgrounds are performing less.●Though education is a7.__________,parents don't send children to pre-schoolsuntil they attain three years of age.●Parent resource centres offered study materials for families and facilitators for the8.________ .●The one component that tended to affect the child's development was stress from thefamily side that led to poor quality of parent-child 9. __________ and interaction.●Moreover,it included families where both parents are10.__________and familieswhere one parent is at home.Questions 11 - 13Do the following statements agree with the information given in the Reading Passage? WriteYES, if the statement agrees with the claims of the writerNO, if the statement contradicts the claims of the writerNOT GIVEN, if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this11.The children with the same age group were more skilled in language proficiency than their counterparts.12.The children for the pilot study were selected based on their socio-economic background only.13. The children’s performance in education is associated with the food they intake.。
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12月英语四级考试真题试卷(完整版第2套)Part I Writing (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to write a short easy on how to besthandle the relationship between teachers and students. You should write at least 120 words but no more than 180 words.________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________Part II Listening Comprehension (25 minutes)听力音频MP3文件，点击进入听力真题页面Section ADirections: In this section, you will hear three news reports. At the end of each newsreport, you will hear two or three questions. Both the news report and the questions willbe spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer fromthe four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 1 and 2 are based on the news report you have just heard.1. A) It tries entertain its audience.B) It tries to look into the distance.C) It wants to catch people's attention.D) It has got one of its limbs injured.2. A) It was spotted by animal protection officials.B) It was filmed by a local television reporter.C) Its videos Were posted on social media.D) Its picture won a photography prize.Questions 3 and 4 are based on the news report you have just heard.3. A) The distance travelled.B) The incidence of road accidents.C) The spending on gas.D) The number of people travelling.4. A) Fewer people are commuting.B) Gas consumption is soaring.C) Job growth is slowing down.D) Rush-hour traffic is worsening.Questions 5 to 7 are based on the news report you have just heard.5. A) He told a stranger the sad story about himself.B) He helped a stranger to carry groceries to his car.C) He went up to a stranger and pulled at his sleeves.D) He washed a stranger's car in return for some food.6. A) He ordered a lot of food for his family.B) He gave him a job at his own company.C) He raised a large sum of money for him.D) He offered him a scholarship for college.7. A) He works hard to support his family.B) He is an excellent student at school.C) He is very good at making up stories.D) He has been disabled since boyhood.Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of eachconversation, you will hear four questions. Both the conversation and the questionswill be spoken only once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answerfrom the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A) Attended an economics lecture.B) Taken a walk on Charles Street.C) Had a drink at Queen Victoria.D) Had dinner at a new restaurant.9. A) Treat a college friend to dinner.B) Make preparations for a seminar.C) Attend his brothers birthday party.D) Visit some of his high school friends.10. A) Gather statistics for his lecture.B) Throw a surprise birthday party.C) Meet with Jonathan's friends on the weekend.D) Join him in his brother's birthday celebration.11. A) By car.B) By train.C) By taxi.D) By bus.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12. A) Taking a vacation abroad.B) Reviewing for his last exam.C) Saving enough money for a rainy day.D) Finding a better way to earn money.13. A) Preparing for his final exams.B) Negotiating with his boss for a raise.C) Working part time as a waiter.D) Helping the woman with her courses.14. A) Finish her term paper.B) Save enough money.C) Learn a little bit of Spanish.D) Ask her parent's permission.15. A) He has rich sailing experience.B) He speaks Spanish fluently.C) He is also eager to go to Spain.D) He is easy to get along with.Section CDirections: In this section, you will hear three passages. At the end of each passage, you will hear three or four questions. Both the passage and the questions will be spokenonly once. After you hear a question, you must choose the best answer from the fourchoices marked A), B), C) and D). Then mark the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.16. A) She went to the same university as her mother.B) She worked as a nurse in the First World War.C) She won the Nobel Prize two times.D) She was also a Nobel Prize winner.17. A) She fought bravely in a series of military operations.B) She developed X-ray facilities for military hospitals.C) She helped to set up several military hospitals.D) She made donations to save wounded soldiers.18. A) Both died of blood cancer.B) Both fought in World War I.C) Both won military medals.D) Both married their assistants.Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.19. A) They were the first settlers in Europe.B) They were the conquerors of Norway.C) They discovered Iceland in the ninth century.D) They settled on a small island north of England.20. A) It was some five hundred miles west of Norway.B) It was covered with green most time of the year.C) It was the Vikings' most important discovery.D) It was a rocky mass of land covered with ice.21. A) The Vikings' ocean explorations.B) The making of European nations.C) The Vikings' everyday life.D) The Europeans' Arctic discoveries.Questions 22 to 25 are based on the passage you have just heard.22. A) Work hard for a better life.B) Make mistakes now and then.C) Dream about the future.D) Save against a rainy day.23. A) Teach foreign languages for the rest of his life.B) Change what he has for his past imaginary world.C) Exchange his two-story house for a beach cottage.D) Dwell on the dreams he had dreamed when young.24. A) Criminal law.B) City planning.C) Oriental architecture.D) International business.25. A) Dream and make plans.B) Take things easy in life.C) Be content with what you have.D) Enjoy whatever you are doing.Part Ⅲ Reading Comprehension (40 minutes)Section ADirections: In this section, there is a passagewith ten blanks. You are required to select one word for each blank from a list of choicesgiven in a word bank following the passage. Read the passage through carefully beforemaking your choices. Each choice in the bank is identified by a letter. Please mark thecorresponding letter for each item on Answer Sheet 2 with a single line through thecentre. You may not use any of the words in the bank more than once.Technological changes brought dramatic new options to Americans living in the 1990s. During this decade new forms of entertainment, commerce, research, andcommunication became commonplace in the U.S. The driving force behind much ofthis change was a(n) 26 popularly known as the Internet.The Internet was developed during the 1970s by the Department of Defense. In the caseof an attack, military advisers suggested the 27 of being able to operate one computerfrom another terminal. In the early days, the Internet was used mainly by scientists tocommunicate with other scientists. The Internet28 under government control until1984.One early problem faced by Internet users was speed. Phone lines could only transmitinformation at a 29 rate. The development of fiber-optic (光纤) cables allowed for billionsof bits of information to be received every minute. Companies like Intel developed fastermicroprocessors, so personal computers could process the 30 signals at a more rapidrate.In the early 1990s, the World Wide Web was developed, in large part, for 31 purposes.Corporations created home pages where they could place text and graphics tosell products. Soon airline tickets, hotel 32 , and even cars and homes could bepurchased online. Universities 33 research data on the Internet, so students could find 34 information without leaving their dormitories. Companies soon discovered that workcould be done at home and 35 online, so a whole new class of telecommuters began toearn a living from home offices unshaven and wearing pajamas (睡衣).A) advantage B) commercial C) conservation D) equipped E) incoming F) innovationG) limited H) local I) maintained J) occupations K) posted L) remained M) reservationsN) submitted O) valuableSection BDirections: In this section, you are going to read a passage with ten statementsattached to it. Each statement contains information given in one of the paragraphs. Identify the paragraph from which the information is derived. You may choose aparagraph more than once. Each paragraph is marked with a letter. Answer the questionsby marking the corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 2.The Health Benefits of KnittingA) About 15 years ago, I was invited to join a knitting group.I agreed to give it a try.B) My mother had taught me to knit at 15, and I knitted in class throughout college andfor a few years thereafter. Then decades passed without my touching a knitting needle. But within two Mondays in the group, I was hooked, not only on knitting but also oncrocheting (钩织), and I was on my way to becoming a highly productive crafter.C) I've made countless baby blankets, sweaters, scarves, hats, caps for newborns. I takea knitting project with me everywhere, especially when I have to sit still and listen. As Idiscovered in college, when my hands are busy, my mind stays focused on the here andnow.D) It seems, too, that I'm part of a national renewal of interest in needle and otherhandicrafts (手工艺). The Craft Yarn Council reports that a third of women ages 25-35 now knit or crochet. Even men and schoolchildren are swelling the ranks, among themmy friend's three small grandsons. Last April, the council created a "Stitch Away Stress" campaign in honor of National Stress Awareness Month. Dr. Herbert Benson, a pioneerin mind/body medicine and author of The Relaxation Response, says that the repetitiveaction of needlework can induce a relaxed state like that associated with meditation(沉思) and yoga. Once you get beyond the initial learning curve, knitting and crochetingcan lower heart rate and blood pressure.E) But unlike meditation, craft activities result in tangible and often useful productsthat can enhance self-esteem. I keep photos of my singular accomplishments on mycellphone to boost my spirits when needed.F) Since the 1990s, the council has surveyed hundreds ofthousands of knitters andcrocheters, who routinely list stress relief and creative fulfillment as the activities'main benefits. Among them is the father of a prematurely born daughter who reportedthat during the baby's five weeks in the intensive care unit, "learning how to knit infanthats gave me a sense of purpose during a time that I felt very helpless. It's a hobbythat I've stuck with, and it continues to help me cope with stress at work, provide asense of order in hectic (忙乱的) days, and allow my brain time to solve problems."G) A recent email from the yarn (纺纱) company Red Heart titled "Health Benefits ofCrocheting and Knitting" prompted me to explore what else might be known about thehealth value of activities like knitting. My research revealed that the rewards go wellbeyond replacing stress and anxiety with the satisfaction of creation.H) For example, Karen Hayes, a life coach in Toronto, conducts knitting therapyprograms, including Knit to Quit to help smokers give up the habit, and Knit to Heal forpeople coping with health crises, like a cancer diagnosis or serious illness of a familymember. Schools and prisons with craft programs report that they have a calmingeffect and enhance social skills. And having to follow instructions on complex craftprojects can improve children's math skills.I) Some people find that craftwork helps them control their weight. Just as it'schallenging to smoke while knitting, when hands are holding needles and hooks, there'sless snacking and mindless eating out of boredom.J) I've found that my handiwork with yarn has helped my arthritic (患关节炎的) fingersremain more dexterous (灵巧的) as I age. A woman encouraged to try knitting andcrocheting afterdeveloping an autoimmune disease that caused a lot of hand painreported on the Craft Yarn Council site that her hands are now less stiff and painful.K) A 2009 University of British Columbia study of 38 women with an eating disorder whowere taught to knit found that learning the craft led to significant improvements. Seventy-four percent of the women said the activity lessened their fears and kept themfrom thinking about their problem.L) Betsan Corkhill, a wellness coach in Bath, England, and author of the book Knit forHealth & Wellness, established a website, Stitchlinks, to explore the value of whatshe calls therapeutic knitting. Among her respondents, 54 percent of those who wereclinically depressed said that knitting made them feel happy or very happy. In a studyof 60 self-selected people with persistent pain, Ms. Corkhill and colleagues reported thatknitting enabled them to redirect their focus, reducing their awareness of pain. Shesuggested that the brain can process just so much at once, and that activities likeknitting and crocheting make it harder for the brain to register pain signals. Perhapsmost exciting is research that suggests that crafts like knitting and crocheting may helpto keep off a decline in brain function with age. In a 2011 study, researchers led by Dr. Yonas Geda at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester interviewed a random (随机的) sample of1,321 people ages 70-89, most of whom were cognitively (在认知方面) normal, about thecognitive activities they engaged in late in life. The study, published in the Journal ofNeuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, found that those who engaged in craftslike knitting and crocheting had a diminished chance of developing mild cognitivedisorder and memory loss.M) Although it is possible that only people who arecognitively healthy would pursuesuch activities, those who read newspapers or magazines or played music did not showsimilar benefits. The researchers speculate that craft activities promote thedevelopment of nerve pathways in the brain that help to maintain cognitive health.N) In support of that suggestion, a 2014 study by Denise C. Park of the University ofTexas at Dallas and colleagues demonstrated that learning to knit or do digitalphotography enhanced memory function in older adults. Those who engaged inactivities that were not intellectually challenging, either in a social group or alone, did not show such improvements.O) Given that sustained social contacts have been shown to support health and a longlife, those wishing to maximize the health value of crafts might consider joining a groupof like-minded folks. I for one try not to miss a single weekly meeting of my knittinggroup.36. When the author was a college student, she found that knitting helped herconcentrate.37. Knitting can help people stay away from tobacco.38. Even men and children are now joining the army of knitters.39. Being a member of a crafts group enhances one's health and prolongs one's life.40. Knitting diverts people's attention from their pain.41. The author learnt to knit as a teenager, but it was not until she was much older thatshe became keenly interested.42. When people are knitting, they tend to eat fewer snacks.43. Survey findings show that knitting can help people relieve stress.44. According to a study, knitters and crocheters are lesslikely to suffer mild cognitivedamage.45. The products of knitting can increase one's sense of self-respect.Section CDirections: There are 2 passages in this section. Each passage is followed by somequestions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should decide on the best choice and mark the corresponding letter onAnswer Sheet 2 with a single line through the centre.Passage OneQuestions 46 and 50 are based on the following passage.Nobody really knows how big Lagos is. What's indisputable is that it's growing veryquickly. Between now and 2050, the urban population of Africa could triple. Yet cities insub-Saharan Africa are not getting richer the way cities in the rest of the world have. Most urban Africans live in slums (贫民窟); migrants are often not much better off thanthey were in the countryside. Why?The immediate problem is poverty. Most of Africa is urbanising at a lower level ofincome than other regions of the world did. That means there's little money around forinvestment that would make cities liveable and more productive. Without upgrades andnew capacity, bridges, roads and power systems are unable to cope with expandingpopulations. With the exception of South Africa, the only light rail metro system in sub-Saharan Africa is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Traffic jam leads to expense andunpredictability, things that keep investors away.In other parts of the world, increasing agricultural productivity and industrialisationwent together. More productive farmers meant there was a surplus that could feedcities; in turn, that created a pool of labour for factories. But African cities aredifferent. They are too often built around consuming natural resources. Government isconcentrated in capitals, so is the money. Most urban Africans work for a smallminority of the rich, who tend to be involved in either cronyish (有裙带关系的) businesses or politics. Since African agriculture is still broadly unproductive, food isimported, consuming a portion of revenue.So what can be done? Though African countries are poor, not all African cities are. InLagos, foreign oil workers can pay as much as $65,000 per year in rent for a modestapartment in a safe part of town. If that income were better taxed, it might provide therevenue for better infrastructure. If city leaders were more accountable to their residents, they might favour projects designed to help them more. Yet even as new roads are built, new people arrive. When a city's population grows by 5% a year, it is difficult to keepup.46. What do we learn from the passage about cities in sub-Saharan Africa?A) They have more slums than other cities in the world.B) They are growing fast without becoming richer.C) They are as modernised as many cities elsewhere.D) They attract migrants who want to be better off.47. What does the author imply about urbanisation in other parts of the world?A) It benefited from the contribution of immigrants.B) It started when people's income was relatively high.C) It benefited from the accelerated rise in productivity.D) It started with the improvement of peopled livelihood.48. Why is sub-Saharan Africa unappealing to investors?A) It lacks adequate transport facilities.B) The living expenses there are too high.C) It is on the whole too densely populated.D) The local governments are corrupted.49. In what way does the author say African cities are different?A) They have attracted huge numbers of farm labourers.B) They still rely heavily on agricultural productivity.C) They have developed at the expense of nature.D) They depend far more on foreign investment.50. What might be a solution to the problems facing African cities?A) Lowering of apartment rent.B) Better education for residents.C) More rational overall planning.D) A more responsible government.Passage TwoQuestions 51 to 55 are based on the following passage.For the past several decades, it seems there's been a general consensus on how to getahead in America: Get a college education, find a reliable job, and buy your own home. But do Americans still believe in that path, and if they do, is it attainable?The most recent National Journal poll asked respondents about the American dream, what it takes to achieve their goals, and whether or not they felt a significant amount ofcontrol over their ability to be successful. Overwhelmingly, the results show that today， the idea of the American dream—and what it takes to achieve it—looks quite differentthan it did in the late 20th century.By and large, people felt that their actions and hard work—not outside forces—were thedeciding factor in how their lives turned out. But respondents had decidedly mixedfeelings aboutwhat actions make for a better life in the current economy.In the last seven years, Americans have grown more pessimistic about the power ofeducation to lead to success. Even though they see going to college as a fairly achievablegoal, a majority—52 percent—think that young people do not need a four-year collegeeducation in order to be successful.Miguel Maeda, 42, who has a master's degree and works in public health, was the first inhis family to go to college, which has allowed him to achieve a sense of financialstability his parents and grandparents never did.While some, like Maeda, emphasized the value of the degree rather than the educationitself, others still see college as a way to gain new perspectives and life experiences. Sixty-year-old Will Fendley, who had a successful career in the military and neverearned a college degree, thinks "personal drive" is far more important than just going tocollege. To Fendley, a sense of drive and purpose, as well as an effective high-schooleducation, and basic life skills, like balancing a checkbook, are the necessaryingredients for a successful life in America.51. It used to be commonly acknowledged that to succeed in America, one had to have .A) an advanced academic degreeB) an ambition to get aheadC) a firm belief in their dreamD) a sense of drive and purpose52. What is the finding of the latest National Journal poll concerning the Americandream?A) More and more Americans are finding it hard to realize.B) It remains alive among the majority of American people.C) Americans' idea of it has changed over the past fewdecades.D) An increasing number of young Americans are abandoning it.53. What do Americans now think of the role of college education in achieving success?A) It still remains open to debate.B) It has proved to be beyond doubt.C) It is no longer as important as it used to be.D) It is much better understood now than ever.54. How do some people view college education these days?A) It promotes gender equality.B) It needs to be strengthened.C) It adds to cultural diversity.D) It helps broaden their minds.55. What is one factor essential to success in America, according to Will Fendley?A) A desire to learn and to adapt.B) A strong sense of responsibility.C) A willingness to commit oneself.D) A clear aim and high motivation.Part IV Translation (30 minutes)Directions: For this part, you are allowed 30 minutes to translate a passage from Chineseinto English. You should write your answer onAnswer Sheet 2.华山位于华阴市，据西安120公里。
怎样写Statement（3）
The first paragraph of your personal statement， one or two sentences， should make clear the purpose of your writing：to present an interpretive summary of your background， academic interests， and future goals as justification for your admission to a program of graduate study. The second paragraph interprets your background for the graduate admissions committee. This paragraph should establish your academic preparation for the program to which you have applied. If you have been a strong student throughout your undergraduate years， you may call attention to what you believe have been strong combinations of courses which seem to fit your prospective graduate program well. If you have had ups and downs as an undergraduate， you may call attention to progressive improvement in your studies： i.e.， the difference between your junior/senior GPA and your freshman/sophomore GPA or your record in selected course work that is directly related to the kinds of course work that you will undertake as a graduate student. If you scored well on whatever graduate examination that you took， you may want to cite that fact as well. Keep in mind that graduate admissions committees want assurance that you will be a successful student. If you have had relevant experiences， you may mention them here， too. Some graduate programs such as applied sociology or social work or resource development， etc. look for evidence that you have already sought out ways to translate your academic background into practical， professionally oriented applications. In short， this paragraph should assure the graduate admissions committee that you have matured during your undergraduate years， that your intellectual and professional interests have taken shape， and that you have begun a conscientious progress toward professional development. In this example format， the third paragraph will be a description of your professional goals. （This paragraph and the next， however， could be reversed.） Though your letter takes the general shape of a summary of your interests and background， it also builds an argument for your admission to a particular graduate program. The logic of this argument runs this way： I know what interests me； I know that I would like to engage in this work as my profession； and I believe that the necessary， most logical way to assure me of success in this profession is to earn this graduate degree. This paragraph describes what you know about the professional careers to which this course of graduate study may lead. Generally，people who pursue graduate degrees tend toward any of four professional occupations： academic， public service，private industry， or self-employment （i.e.， writers， lawyers， physicians， etc.）。
美国护照申请表
See page 2 of the instructions for detailed information on the completion and submission of this form.FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THIS FORM, INCLUDING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER,MAY RESULT IN SIGNIFICANT PROCESSING DELAYS AND/OR THE DENIAL OF YOUR APPLICATION.APPLICATION FOR A U.S. PASSPORTPLEASE DETACH AND RETAIN THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR YOUR RECORDSI applied:Place:Date:WHAT TO SUBMIT WITH THIS FORM:1. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP (Evidence of U.S. citizenship that is not damaged, altered, or forged will be returned to you.)2. PROOF OF IDENTITY (You must present your original identification AND submit a photocopy of the front and back side with your passport application.)3. RECENT COLOR PHOTOGRAPH (Photograph must meet passport requirements – full front view of the face and 2x2 inches in size.)4. FEES (Please visit our website at for current fees.)WHERE TO SUBMIT THIS FORM:Please complete and submit this application in person to one of the following acceptance agents: a clerk of a federal or state court of record or a judge or clerk of a probate court accepting applications; a designated municipal or county official; a designated postal employee at an authorized post office; an agent at a passport agency (by appointment only); or a U.S. consulate official at a U.S. embassy or consulate, if abroad. To find your nearest acceptance facility,visit or contact the National Passport Information Center.1. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIPAPPLICANTS BORN IN THE UNITED STATES: Submit a previous U.S. passport or certified birth certificate. Passports that are limited in validity will need to be supplemented by other evidence. A birth certificate must include your full name, date and place of birth, sex, date the birth record was filed, the seal or other certification of the official custodian of such records (state, country, or city/town office), and the full names of your parent(s).- If the birth certificate was filed more than 1 year after the birth: It must be supported by evidence described in the next paragraph.- If no birth record exists: Submit a registrar's notice to that effect. Also, submit a combination of the following evidence: an early baptismal or circumcision certificate, hospital birth record, early census, school, medical, or family Bible records, or newspapers or insurance files. Notarized affidavits of persons having knowledge of your birth may be submitted in addition to some of the records listed above. Evidence should include your given name and surname, date and/or place of birth, and the seal or other certification of the office (if customary) and the signature of the issuing official. Visit for details.APPLICANTS BORN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES: Submit a previous U.S. passport, Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, Report of Birth Abroad, or evidence described below:- If you Claim Citizenship through Naturalization of Parent(s): Submit the Certificate(s) of Naturalization of your parent(s), your foreign birth certificate (and official translation if the document is not in English), and proof of your admission to the United States for permanent residence.- If you Claim Citizenship through Birth Abroad to One U.S. Citizen Parent: Submit a Consular Report of Birth (Form FS-240), Certification of Birth (Form DS-1350 or FS-545), or your foreign birth certificate (and official translation if the document is not in English), proof of citizenship of your parent, your parents' marriage certificate, and an affidavit showing all of your U.S. citizen parents' periods and places of residence/physical presence in the United States and abroad before your birth.- If you Claim Citizenship through Birth Abroad to Two U.S. Citizen Parents: Submit a Consular Report of Birth (Form FS-240), Certification of Birth (Form DS-1350 or FS-545), or your foreign birth certificate (and official translation if the document is not in English), parents' marriage certificate, proof of your parents' citizenship, and an affidavit showing all of your U.S. citizen parents' periods and places of residence/physical presence in the United States and abroad before your birth.- If you Claim Citizenship through Adoption by a U.S. Citizen Parent(s): Submit evidence of your permanent residence status, full and final adoption, and your U.S. citizen parent(s) evidence of legal and physical custody. (NOTE: Acquisition of U.S. citizenship for persons born abroad and adopted only applies if the applicant was born on or after 02/28/1983.)ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE: You must establish your citizenship to the satisfaction of the acceptance agent and Passport Services. We may ask you to provide additional evidence to establish your claim to U.S. citizenship.NOTE: You may receive your newly issued document and your returned citizenship evidence in two separate mailings. If you are applying for both a passport book and passport card, you may receive three separate mailings; one with your returned citizenship evidence; one with your newly issued passport book, and one with your newly issued passport card.2. PROOF OF IDENTITYYou may submit items such as the following containing your signature AND a photograph that is a good likeness of you: previous or current U.S. passport book; previous or current U.S. passport card; driver's license (not temporary or learner's license); Certificate of Naturalization; Certificate of Citizenship; military identification; or federal, state, or municipal government employee identification card. Temporary or altered documents are not acceptable.You must establish your identity to the satisfaction of the acceptance agent and Passport Services. We may ask you to provide additional evidence to establish your identity. If you have changed your name, please see for instructions.IF YOU CANNOT PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF IDENTITY as stated above, you must appear with an IDENTIFYING WITNESS who is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen U.S. national, or permanent resident alien who has known you for at least 2 years. Your witness must prove his or her identity and complete and sign an Affidavit of Identifying Witness (Form DS-71) before the acceptance agent. You must also submit some identification of your own.3. RECENT COLOR PHOTOGRAPHSubmit a color photograph of you alone, sufficiently recent to be a good likeness of you (taken within the last six months), and 2x2 inches in size. The image size measured from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head (including hair) should not be less than 1 inch and not more than 1 3/8 inches. The photograph must be color, clear, with a full front view of your face, and printed on thin paper with a plain light (white or off-white) background. The photograph must be taken in normal street attire, without a hat, head covering, or dark glasses unless a signed statement is submitted by the applicant verifying the item is worn daily for religious purposes or a signed doctor's statement is submitted verifying the item is used daily for medical purposes. Headphones, "bluetooth", or similar devices must not be worn in passport photographs. Any photographs retouched so that your appearance is changed are unacceptable. Snapshots, most vending machine prints, and magazine or full-length photographs are unacceptable. Digitized photos must meet the previously stated qualifications and will be accepted for use at the discretion of Passport Services. Visit our website at for details and information.4. FEES● If you are sixteen years of age or older: Your passport will be valid for 10 years from the date of issue except where limited by the Secretary of State to a shorter period. (See information below about the additional cost for expedited service.)● If you are under sixteen years of age: Your passport will be valid for 5 years from the date of issue except where limited by the Secretary of State to a shorter period. (see information below about the additional cost for expedited service.)BY LAW, THE PASSPORT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT FOR CURRENT FEES.● The passport processing, execution, and security fees may be paid in any of the following forms: Checks (personal, certified, or traveler's) with the applicant's full name and date of birth printed on the front; major credit card (Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover); bank draft or cashier's check; money order (U.S. Postal, international, currency exchange), or if abroad, the foreign currency equivalent, or a check drawn on a U.S. bank. All fees should be payable to the "Department of State" or if abroad, the appropriate U.S. embassy or U.S. consulate. When applying at a designated acceptance facility, the execution fee will be paid separately and should be made payable to the acceptance facility. NOTE: Some designated acceptance facilities do not accept credit cards as a form of payment.● For faster processing, you may request expedited service. Please include the expedite fee in your payment. Our website contains updated information regarding fees and processing times for expedited service. Expedited service is available only in the United States.● If you desire OVERNIGHT DELIVERY SERVICE for the return of your passport, please include the appropriate fee with your payment.● An additional fee will be charged when, upon your request, the U.S. Department of State verifies issuance of a previous U.S. passport or Consular Report of Birth Abroad because you are unable to submit evidence of U.S. citizenship.● For applicants with U.S. government or military authorization for no-fee passports, no fees are charged except the execution fee when applying at a designated acceptance facility.NOTE REGARDING MAILING ADDRESSES: Passport Services will not mail a passport to a private address outside the United States. If you do not live at the address listed in the "mailing address" then you must put the name of the person and mark it as "In Care Of." If your mailing address changes prior to receipt of your new passport, please contact the National Passport Information Center.If you choose to provide your email address in Item #6 on this application, Passport Services will use that information to contact you in the event there is a problem with your application or if you need to provide information to us.FEDERAL TAX LAWSection 6039E of the Internal Revenue Code (26 USC 6039E) requires you to provide your Social Security Number (SSN), if you have one, when you apply for a U.S. passport or renewal of a U.S. passport. If you have not been issued a SSN, enter zeros in box #5 of this form. If you are residing abroad, you must also provide the name of the foreign country in which you are residing. The Department of State must provide your SSN and foreign residence information to the Department of Treasury. If you fail to provide the information, you are subject to a $500 penalty enforced by the IRS. All questions on this matter should be directed to the nearest IRS office.If you send us a check, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means we will copy your check and use the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the amount of the check. The debit from your account will usually occur within 24 hours and will be shown on your regular account statement.You will not receive your original check back. We will destroy your original check, but we will keep the copy of it. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, you authorize us to process the copy in place of your original check. If the EFT cannot be completed because of insufficient funds, we may try to make the transfer up to two times and we will charge you a one-time fee of $25, which we will also collect by EFT.NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS APPLYING OUTSIDE A STATE DEPARTMENT FACILITYPassport service fees are established by law and regulation (see 22 USC 214, 22 CFR 22.1, and 22 CFR 51.50-56) and are collected at the time you apply for the passport service. If the Department fails to receive full payment of the applicable fees because, for example, your check is returned for any reason or you dispute a passport fee charge to your credit card, the Department of State will take action to collect the delinquent fees from you under 22 CFR Part 34 and the Federal Claims Collection Standards (see 31 CFR Parts 900-904). In accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act (Pub.L. 104-134), if the fees remain unpaid after 180 days and no repayment arrangements have been made, the Department will refer the debt to the Department of Treasury for collection. Debt collection procedures used by Treasury may include referral of the debt to private collection agencies, reporting of the debt to credit bureaus, garnishment of private wages and administrative offset of the debt by reducing or withholding eligible federal payments (e.g. tax refunds, social security payments, federal retirement, etc.) by the amount of your debt,including any interest penalties or other costs incurred. In addition, non-payment of passport fees may result in the invalidation of your passport. An invalidated passport cannot be used for travel.REMITTANCE OF FEESOTHER USES OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS PAPERWORK REDUCTION STATEMENTPublic reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 85 minutes per response, including the time required for searching existing data sources, gathering the necessary data, providing the information and/or documents required, and reviewing the final collection. You do not have to supply this information unless this collection displays a currently valid OMB control number. If you have comments on the accuracy of this burden estimate and/or recommendations for reducing it, please send them to: A/GIS/DIR, Room 2400 SA-22, U.S. Department of State,Washington, DC 20520-2202.IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE LOST OR HAD A PREVIOUS PASSPORT BOOKAND/OR PASSPORT CARD STOLEN A United States citizen may not normally bear more than one valid or potentially valid U.S. passport book or more than one valid or potentially valid U.S. passport card at a time. Therefore, when a valid or potentially valid U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card cannot be presented with a new application, it is necessary to submit a Form DS-64, Statement Regarding a Lost or Stolen Passport. Your statement must detail why the previous U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card cannot be presented.The information you provide regarding your lost or stolen U.S. passport book or passport card will be placed into our Consular Lost or Stolen Passport System. This system is designed to prevent the misuse of your lost or stolen U.S. passport book or passport card. Anyone using the passport book or passport card reported as lost or stolen may be detained upon entry into the United States. Should you locate the U.S. passport book or passport card reported lost or stolen at a later time, report it as found and submit it for cancellation. It has been invalidated. You may not use that passport book or passport card for travel.PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST IDENTITY THEFT!REPORT YOUR LOST OR STOLEN PASSPORT BOOK OR PASSPORT CARD!For more information or to report your lost or stolen passport book or passport card by phone, call NPIC or visit our website at .Your Social Security Number will be provided to Treasury, used in connection with debt collection and checked against lists of persons ineligible or potentially ineligible to receive a U.S. passport, among other authorized uses.ACTS OR CONDITIONS(If any of the below-mentioned acts or conditions have been performed by or apply to the applicant, the portion which applies should be lined out, and a supplementary explanatory statement under oath (or affirmation) by the applicant should be attached and made a part of this application.) I have not, since acquiring United States citizenship/nationality, been naturalized as a citizen of a foreign state; taken an oath or made an affirmation or other formal declaration of allegiance to a foreign state; entered or served in the armed forces of a foreign state; accepted or performed the duties of any office, post, or employment under the government of a foreign state or political subdivision thereof; made a formal renunciation of nationality either in the United States, or before a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States in a foreign state; or been convicted by a court or court martial of competent jurisdiction of committing any act of treason against, or attempting by force to overthrow, or bearing arms against, the United States, or conspiring to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force, the government of the United States.Furthermore, I have not been convicted for a federal or state drug offense or convicted for "sex tourism" crimes statute and I am not the subject of an outstanding federal, state or local warrant of arrest for a felony; a criminal court order forbidding my departure from the United States; a subpoena received from the United States in a matter involving federal prosecution for, or grand jury investigation of, a felony.PRIVACY ACT STATEMENTAUTHORITIES: Collection of the information solicited on this form is authorized by Titles 8, 22, and 26 of the United States Code, and other applicable laws and regulations, including 22 USC 211a et seq.; 8 USC 1104; 26 USC 6039E, Section 236 of the Admiral James W. Nance and Meg Donovan Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2000 and 2001; Executive Order 11295 (August 5, 1966); and 22 CFR parts 50 and 51.PURPOSE: The primary purpose for soliciting the information is to establish citizenship, identity, and entitlement to issuance of a U.S. passport. ROUTINE USES: The information solicited on this form may be made available as a routine use to other government agencies and private contractors to assist the U.S. Department of State in adjudicating passport applications and requests for related services, and for law enforcement, fraud prevention, border security, counterterrorism, litigation activities, and administrative purposes. The information may be made available to foreign government agencies to fulfill passport control and immigration duties. The information may also be provided to foreign government agencies, international organizations and, in limited cases, private persons and organizations to investigate, prosecute, or otherwise address potential violations of law or to further the Secretary's responsibility for the protection of U.S. citizens and non-citizen nationals abroad. The information may be made available to the Department of Homeland Security and private employers for employment verification purposes. For a more detailed listing of the routine uses to which this information may be put see the Department of State's Prefatory Statement of Routine Uses relative to the Privacy Act (Public Notice 6290 of July 15, 2008) and the listing of routine users set forth in the System of Records Notices for Overseas Citizen Services Records (State-05) and Passport Records (State-26) published in the Federal Register.Your social security numbers will be provided to the U.S. Department of Treasury and failure to provide it may subject you to a penalty, as described in the Federal Tax Law provision. It also may be used for identification verification for passport adjudication and in connection with debt collection, among other purposes as authorized and generally described in this section. Providing your social security number and other information requested on this form otherwise is voluntary, but failure to provide the information requested on this form may result in processing delays or the denial of your U.S. passport application.CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION: Failure to provide the information requested on this form may result in Passport Services' refusal to accept your application or result in the denial of a U.S. passport.ELECTRONIC PASSPORT STATEMENTThe cover of the electronic passport book is printed with a special symbol representing the embedded chip. The symbol will appear in NOTICE TO APPLICANTS FOR OFFICIAL, DIPLOMATIC, OR NO-FEE PASSPORTSYou may use this application if you meet all of the provisions listed on Instruction Page 2, however you must CONSULT YOUR SPONSORING AGENCY FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER ROUTING PROCEDURES BEFORE FORWARDING THIS APPLICATION. Your completed passport will be released to your sponsoring agency for forwarding to you.Submit a recent, color photograph。
Application Form外籍来华签证申请表
Form V.2013* *****中华人民共和国签证申请表Visa Application Form of the People’s Republic of China(For the Mainland of China only)申请人必须如实、完整、清楚地填写本表格。
请逐项在空白处用中文或英文大写字母打印填写，或在□内打√选择。
如有关项目不适用，请写“无”。
The applicant should fill in this form truthfully ，completely and clearly. Please type the answer in capital Englishletters in the space provided or tick (√) the relevant box to select. If some of the items do not apply, please type N/A or None.二、旅行信息 Se ction 2: Travel Informa tion* * * * * ** *****3.7 如果有本表未涉及而需专门陈述的其他与签证申请相关的事项，请在此或另纸说明。
If you have more information about your visa application other than the above to declare, please give details below or type on a separate paper.3.8 如申请人护照中的偕行人与申请人一同旅行，请将偕行人照片粘贴在下面并填写偕行人信息。
If someone else travels and shares the same passport with the applicant , please affix their photos and give their information below.偕行人信息Informa tion偕行人 1 Person 1粘贴照片于此 Affix Photo here偕行人 2 Persona 2粘贴照片于此 Affix Photo here偕行人 3 Persona 3粘贴照片于此 Affix Photo here姓名 Full name性别 Se x 生日 Dat e of birth四、声明及签名 Se ction 4: D eclaration & Signature4.1 我声明，我已阅读并理解此表所有内容要求，并愿就所填报信息和申请材料的真实性承担一切法律后果。
怎样写Statement
怎样写Statement(1)读书计划读书计划的内容应包含下列三项资料：（一）申请者的学术或专业兴趣及背景（二）欲研究的方向（三）未来的职业目标写作时，依以上三点将文章分为三段。
不要像列清单，也不要重覆申请表格已有的资料。
注意事项：（一）详读学校的写作说明并了解问题的重点，不赘言，不遗漏，且在要求的字数内完成。
例如学校要求五百字内完成(In 500 words or lessdiscuss ...)，则全文最好不要超过五百字。
如果学校要求以问答方式来叙述(Responses to essay questions.....，Please limit your response to on page.)，即依其要求回答不长过一页。
（二）写作时应清楚明确。
例如：1. "I am interested in English literature" 这句话表达不够清楚，而I was concentrated on Milton and Shakespeare in college" 就明白的说出了申请人的志趣及专研］范围。
2．"I received extensive training in physics" 这句话不够详细，"My training was in the area of particle physics"就具体多了。
3. "I was very active as a student representative" 最好说明曾经做什麽:主办演讲、沟通学生与校方之意见等。
4．"I am attracted to your department by its brilliant faculty--"应说明对於教授的认知是从何而来，如在何处读到某教授之文章而愿受教于他，或某位教授正在从事一项重要研究，与自己欲攻读的研究领域相同等。
看懂公司年报中的术语(中英文对照)
看懂公司年报中的术语（中英文对照）资产负债表Balance Sheet损益表income statement资产assets流动资产current asset现金cash银行存款bank deposit有价证券security应收票据notes receivable应收帐款accounts receivable坏帐准备allowance for bad account预付货款prepaid cash其它应收款other accounts recivable待摊费用deferred expense存货inventory一年内到期的长期存款long-term deposit in one year其它流动资产other current assets流动资产合计total current assets长期投资: long-term investment一年以上的投资款项investment over 1year固定资产：fixed assets固定资产原价original price减：累计折旧accumulated depreciation固定资产净值net book value减：累计折旧accumulated depreciation固定资产清理disposal of fixed assets在建工程construction-in-progress无形资产：intangible assets场地使用权leasehold工业产权及专有技术franchises and patents其它无形资产other intangible assets无形资产合计total intangible assets其它资产：other assets开办费setting-up筹建期间汇兑损失exchange loss递延投资损失deferred investment loss递延税款借项debit of deferred tax其它递延支出other deferred expense待转销汇兑损失available-for-sale exchange loss 其它资产合计total other assets资产总计total assets负债及所得者权益liabilities and owners equity 流动负债：current liabilities短期借款short-term liability应付票据notes payable应付帐款accounts payable应付工资salaries payable预收货款accrued accounts应交税金taxes payable应付股利dividends payable应付福利费allowance payable其他应付款other accounts payable职工奖励及福利基金bonus and allowance bond一年内到期的长期借款short term accounts payable其它流动负债other current liabilities流动负债合计total current liabilities长期负债：long-term liabilities应付公司溢价（折价）premium/discount coporate liability 产品销售收入sales revenue其中：出口产品销售收入export goods sales revenue 减：销售折扣与折让less:sales allowance and discounts 产品销售净额net sales减：产品销售成本less: cost of goods sold其中：出口产品销售成本cost of exported goods sold产品销售税金sales tax产品销售毛利gross profit减：销售费用sales expense管理费用operating expense财务费用finance expence其中：汇兑损失（减汇兑收益）exchange loss(less exchange gain) 利息支出（减利息收入）interest expense(less interest revenue) 产品销售利润net sales加：其它业务利润add: other income补贴收入bonus income加：投资收益add: investment gains营业外收入extra-operating revenue减：营业外支出^^^^^^^^^^expense加：以前年度损益调整利润总额total income减：所得税less: income tax净利润net income负债及所得者权益liabilities and owners equity流动负债：current liabilities短期借款short-term liability应付票据notes payable应付帐款accounts payable应付工资salaries payable预收货款accrued accounts应交税金taxes payable应付股利dividends payable应付福利费allowance payable其他应付款other accounts payable职工奖励及福利基金bonus and allowance bond一年内到期的长期借款short term accounts payable其它流动负债other current liabilities流动负债合计total current liabilities长期负债：long-term liabilities应付公司溢价（折价）premium/discount coporate liability 产品销售收入sales revenue其中：出口产品销售收入export goods sales revenue 减：销售折扣与折让less:sales allowance and discounts 产品销售净额net sales减：产品销售成本less: cost of goods sold其中：出口产品销售成本cost of exported goods sold产品销售税金sales tax产品销售毛利gross profit减：销售费用sales expense管理费用operating expense财务费用finance expence其中：汇兑损失（减汇兑收益）exchange loss(less exchange gain) 利息支出（减利息收入）interest expense(less interest revenue) 产品销售利润net sales加：其它业务利润add: other income补贴收入bonus income加：投资收益add: investment gains营业外收入extra-operating revenue减：营业外支出^^^^^^^^^^expense利润总额total income减：所得税less: income tax净利润net income制造费用MANUFCATURING EXPENSES工资(非直接) Labor职工福利费Employee welfare固定资产折旧Fixed asset depreciation修理费Maintenance :其中：机动设备Plant and machinery其他设备Other machinery生产房屋建筑Production buildings and facilities非生产房屋建筑Non production buildings机物料消耗Machinery consumables低值易耗品摊销Low value consumablews刃量模具费Toolings and cutters夹辅具费Durable tools外委劳务费Outsourced labor其他劳务费Other labor costs降温、取暖费Heating fees水电费Water and electricity办公费Office expenses差旅费Travel expenses运输费Transporation costs财产保险费Asset insurance fee设计制图费Desgin and drawing fees实验检验费Laboratory testing fees劳动保护费Staff safety protection租赁费（非融资租赁费）Leases and rentals邮电费Postage资料费Printed materials fees排污费Waste disposal长期待摊费用摊销Deferred expenses amortisation 工会经费Union fees职工教育经费Employee eduction fund劳动保险费labor insurance养老保险费Pension insurance失业保险费Unemployment insurance生育保险基金Maternity insurance工伤保险基金Work injury insurance独生子女补助费Single child allowance住房公积金Housing fund住房补贴Housing allowance医疗保险费Housing hardship allowance住房提租补贴Housing rental allowance质量保障费Quality assurance expenses其他Others:废品损失Wastage loss辅助材料Other materials燃料及动力Fuel and energy专用工具Specialised tools生产工人工资Production workers salary职工福利费Employee welfare生产工人工资性费用Production workers other costs 物流费用Logistics销售收入Sales Revenue销售折扣Rebate实物成本Material Cost折旧Depreciation工资性费用Fringe Benefit净追索赔偿Warranty息税前利润EBITFinancial HighlightsAccounts receivable应收帐款Inventory - Raw material原材料库存- Finished Goods成品库存- Other inventory其它库存Total inventory库存合计Accounts Payable应付帐款WORKING CAPITAL营运资金Annual Report 年报CONTENTS 目录Corporate Information 公司资料Financial Highlights 财务摘要Chairman’s Statement主席报告书Directors and Senior Management Profile 董事及高级管理人员简介Corporate Governance Report 企业管治报告Directors’ Report董事会报告Independent Audit or’s Report独立核数师报告Consolidated Income Statement 综合收益表Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 综合全面收益表Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 综合财务状况表Statement of Financial Position 财务状况表Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 综合权益变动表Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 综合现金流量表Notes to the Financial Statements 财务报表附注Financial Summary 财务概要DIRECTORS 董事Executive Directors 执行董事Deputy Chairman 副主席Chairman 主席Independent Non-executive Directors 独立非执行董事AUDIT COMMITTEE 审核委员会REMUNERATION COMMITTEE 薪酬委员会COMPANY SECRETARY 公司秘书REGISTERED OFFICE 注册办事处HEAD OFFICE AND PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS 总办事处及主要营业地点PLACE OF BUSINESS 营业地点LEGAL ADVISERS 法律顾问PRINCIPAL BANKERS 主要往来银行Bank of China Limited 中国银行股份有限公司Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Limited 中国工商银行股份有限公司China Construction Bank Corporation 中国建设银行股份有限公司China Merchants Bank Company Limited 招商银行股份有限公司Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited 渣打银行（香港）有限公司BNP Paribas 法国巴黎银行CITIC Bank International Limited 中信银行国际有限公司Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited 中国银行（香港）有限公司Nanyang Commercial Bank, Limited 南洋商业银行有限公司PRINCIPAL SHARE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER OFFICE 主要股份过户登记处INTERNET WEBSITE 互联网址STOCK CODE ON THE STOCK EXCHANGE OF HONG KONG LIMITED 香港联合交易所有限公司股份代号PUBLIC RELATIONS CONSULTANT 公关顾问Strategic Financial Relations Limited 纵横财经公关顾问有限公司TURNOVER 营业额For the year ended 31 December 截至十二月三十一日止年度NET PROFIT/(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE COMPANY 本公司拥有人应占溢利╱（亏损）净额HK$’M百万港元The PRC 中国On behalf of 本人谨代表Board of Directors 董事会the “Company”本公司subsidiaries 附属公司together the “Group”合称“本集团”financial tsunami 金融海啸gradually subsided 慢慢减退the Chinese Government 中国政府launched new policies 推出新政策sales volume 销售配额upstream business 上游业务acquisition 收购specialising in 从事income stream 收入来源market demand 市场需求upstream products 上游产品refractory materials 耐火材料economic stimulus measures 刺激经济的措施integrate its operation 整合营运enhance cost effectiveness 优化成本效益gross profit margin 毛利率PROSPECTS 展望PLACING OF SHARES 股份配售fund raising 资金筹集REMUNERATION 薪酬APPRECIATION 致谢(Continued) （续）Note: 附注HK$ ’000千港元Turnover 营业额Cost of sales 销售成本Gross profit 毛利Profit/(loss) before taxation Income tax 除税前溢利（亏损）所得税Profit/(loss) for the year 本年度溢利（亏损）Attributable to: 应占Owners of the company 本公司拥有人Non-controlling interests 非控股权益Current assets 流动资产Non-current assets 非流动资产Total assets 资产总值Current liabilities 流动负债Non-current liabilities 非流动负债Total liabilities 总负债值Net assets 资产净值Share capital 股本Reserves 储蓄Non-controlling interests 非控股权益Total equity 权益总值FINANCIAL SUMMARY 财务概要NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 财务报表附注GENERAL 一般资料immediate parent 直接母公司ultimate controlling party 最终控股人士is incorporated in 于注册成立subsidiaries 附属公司SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 主要会计政策Statement of compliance 遵守声明Basis of preparation of the financial statements 财务报表编制基准historical cost basis 历史成本法the year under review 回顾年Profit after taxation 除税后净溢利LIQUIDITY 流动资金FINANCIAL RESOURCES 财务资源prudent capital arrangements 审慎财务安排unsecured bank loans 无抵押银行贷款short term bank loans 短期银行贷款cash and bank deposits 现金及银行存款pledged deposits 抵押存款trade receivable 应收账款trade facilities 贸易融资balance of net current assets 流动资产净额total liabilities to total assets ratio 总负债对应资产的比率material contingent liability 重大或然负债financial derivative products 金融衍生工具产品interest rate differential 息差stated bank loans 银行存款material risk from interest rate fluctuations 重大息率风险are denominated in Renminbi 以人民币结算appreciation of the Renminbi 人民币升值university graduates 大学毕业生staff remuneration and welfare system 薪酬及福利制度share option scheme 股权计划staff costs 雇员成本directors’ emoluments董事酬金business partners 业务伙伴senior economist 高级经济师marketing 市场推广Chinese Career Manager 中国职业经理人SENIOR MANAGEMENT 高级管理层CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 企业管治报告CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES 企业管制常规DIRECTORS’ SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS董事进行证券交易businesses, strategic decision and performance 业务、决策及表现TRAINING FOR DIRECTORS 董事培训PRACTICES AND CONDUCT OF MEETINGS 董事常规及操守Board papers 董事会文件appropriate, complete and reliable information 合适、完整及可靠之资料Board meeting 董事会会议committee meeting 委员会会议financial position 财务状况make informed decisions 做出知情决定PRACTICES AND CONDUCT OF MEETINGS 会议常规及操守conflict of interests for a substantial shareholder 设计主要股东利益冲突CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 主席及行政总裁ROTATION OF DIRECTORS 董事轮值退任forthcoming annual general meeting 应届股东周年大会interim review 中期查阅non-audit service 非审核服务DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITI ES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 董事对财务报表所负之责任a going concern basis 持续经营基准INTERNAL CONTROLS 内部控制system of internal controls 内部控制系统external advisor 外聘顾问SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AND INVESTOR RELATIONS 股东福利及投资者关系voting procedures 投票程序by poll 以点票形式independent scrutineer 独立监票员DIRECTORS’ REPORT董事会报告PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES 主要业务SEGMENTAL INFORMATION 分类资料RESULTS AND APPROPRIATIONS 业绩及分派DISTRIBUTABLE RESERVES OF THE COMPANY 本公司可供分派之储蓄FINANCIAL SUMMARY 财务概要PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION-IN-PROGRESS 物业、房产、设施及在建工程SHARE CAPITAL 股本BORROWINGS借贷RETIREMENT SCHEMES 退休金计划Nature of interest 权益性质Capacity 身份Number of Shares 股份数目% to the issued share capital of the Company 占本公司已发行股本的百分比Founder of a trust 信托之成立人Interest of spouse 配偶之权益Interests in shares, underlying shares or equityinterests in associated corporations 与相关公司股份、相关股份或股本权益Beneficial owner 权益拥有人non-voting deferred shares 无投票权过延股份Interest of controlled corporation 受控公司之权益1 ordinary share 普通股份1股SHARE OPTION SCHEME 购股权计划nominal value of a share 股份面值SHORT POSITIONS 淡仓DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS董事于合约的权益MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS 管理合约PURCHASE, SALE OR REDEMPTION OF THE COMPANY’S LISTED SECURITIES 购买、出售或购回本公司的上市证券MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND SUPPLIERS 主要客户及供应商PRE-EMPTIVE RIGHTS 有限购股权SUFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC FLOAT 足够公众持股量statements of financial position 财务状况表consolidated income statement 综合收益表consolidated statement of comprehensive income 综合全面收益表consolidated statement of changes in equity 综合权益变动表consolidated statement of cash flows 综合现金流量表summary of significant accounting policies 主要会计政策概要DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 董事就财务报表须承担的责任disclosure requirements 披露规定material misstatement 重大错误陈述due to fraud or error 由于欺诈或错误In our opinion 我们认为a true and fair 公平、真实Profit for the year 本年度溢利Earnings per share 每股盈利Basic 基本Diluted 摊薄form part of 构成其中一部分Other comprehensive income for the year (net of tax) 本年度其他全面收益（扣除税项）Exchange differences on translation of financial statements of foreign operations 换算海外业务财务报表之汇兑差额Surplus on revaluation of buildings held for own use 持作自用之楼宇重估盈余Deferred tax on revaluation of buildings held for own use 持作自用之楼宇延期税项Deferred tax arising on change in tax rate 税率变动之延期税项Fair value loss on available-for-sale equity securities 可供出售权益证券公平值亏损Total comprehensive income for the year 本年度全面收益总值Non-current assets 非流动资产Goodwill 商誉Property, plant and equipment 物业、房产及设备Prepaid lease payments on land under operating leases 经营租约下预付土地租金Intangible assets 无形资产Available-for-sale equity securities 可供出售权益证券Pledged bank deposits 已抵押银行存款Restricted bank balance 受限制银行结余Deferred tax assets 延期税项资产Current assets 流动资产Inventories 存货Trade and other receivables 应收账款及其他应收款Prepayments and deposits 预付款项及按金Tax recoverable 可收回税项Cash and cash equivalents 现金及现金等值项目Current liabilities 流动负债Trade payables 应付账款Accruals and other payables 预提费用及其他应付款Amounts due to directors应付董事款项Bank borrowings due within one year 于一年内到期的银行贷款Tax payable 应付税项Net current assets 流动资产净值Total assets less current liabilities 资产总值减流动负债Deferred tax liabilities 延期税项负债NET ASSETS 资产净值CAPITAL AND RESERVES 资本及储蓄TOTAL EQUITY 权益总值Investments in subsidiaries 与附属公司之投资Amounts due from subsidiaries 应收附属公司款项Operating activities 经营活动Adjustments for 调整项目Depreciation 拆旧Amortisation of prepaid lease payments on land under operating leases 经营租约下预付土地租金之摊销Amortisation of intangible assets 无形资产摊销Impairment loss 减值亏损Write back of impairment loss 减值亏损拨回Net gains on disposal of property, plant and equipment 出售物业、厂房、设备之收益净值Reversal of write down of inventories 存货撇除拨回Bad debt written off 坏账撇销Operating cash flows before changes in working capital 营运资金变动前的经营现金流量(Increase)/decrease in inventories 存货（增加）/减少Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables 应收账款及其他应收款（增加）/减少(Increase)/decrease in prepayments and deposits 预存款项及按金（增加）/减少Increase/(decrease) in trade payables 应付账款（增加）/减少Decrease in accruals and other payables 预提费用及其他应付款减少(Decrease)/increase in amounts due to directors 应付董事款项（减少）/增加Cash (used in)/generated from operations 经营（使用）/所得的现金PRC Enterprise Income Tax paid 已付中国企业所得税Tax paid 已付税款Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities 经营活动（使用）/所得的现金净值Investing activities 投资活动Purchase of property, plant and equipment 购置物业、房产及设备Proceeds from disposal of property,plant and equipment 出售物业、厂房、设备所得款项Payment for purchase of availablefor-sale equity securities 购买可供出售权益证券付款Interest received 已收利息Deferred consideration paid for acquisition of subsidiaries 已付收购公司之递延代价Financing activities 融资活动Net proceeds from placement of new shares 配售新股份之所得款项净值Repayment of bank borrowings 偿还银行贷款Proceeds from new bank borrowings 新造银行贷款所得款项Interest paid on bank borrowings 已付银行贷款利息Proceeds from shares issued under share option scheme 根据购股权计划发行股份是所得款项Net cash from financing activities 融资活动所得现金净值Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 现金及现金等值项目增加净值Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 年初现金及现金等值项目Effect of changes in exchange rate 外币汇率变动之影响Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 年末现金及现金等值项目principal place of business 主要营业地点Subsidiaries and non-controlling interests 附属公司及非控股权益contractual obligations 合约责任Jointly controlled entity 共同控制实体Other investments in equity securities 其他权益证券投资transaction price 交易价格Office equipment and fixtures 办公室设备及装置Motor vehicles 汽车Lease assets 租赁资产Classification of assets leased to the Group 出租于本集团之资产分类Operating lease charges 经营租赁费用Recognition of impairment losses 减值亏损确认Termination benefits 终止福利Provisions and contingent liabilities 拨备及或然负债Revenue recognition 收入确认prepared 编制Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards 香港财务报表准则Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants 香港会计师公会Companies Ordinance 公司条例certain amendments 修订本interpretations 诠释are or have become effective 现时及已经生效accounting period 会计期间historical experience 过往经验Actual results may differ from these estimates. 实际数字或会有别于估计数字accounting estimates 会计估计Intra-group balances and transactions 集团内公司间之结余及交易unrealised profits 未变现溢利previously known as 前称minority interests 少数股东权益represent 指held for sale 持作出售。
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Our son Eric is a bright boy with a creative personality, and is eager and enthusiastic. Besides that, he feels compelled to help others and be kind towards them, having grown up alongside of our Buddhist principles as well the morals of the "Chicken Soup books". He has also done volunteer work at monasteries since he was very young. He is also very tolerant of other religions and is a forgiving and understanding person. We also feel that our son Eric is a very determined and enduring child, and that any goals that he has will be readily accomplished. He doesn't give up easily on what he has made up his mind to achieve, and will not settle for anything less than his goal. For example, he wakes up early in the morning to make it from Brooklyn to school in Manhattan in time to practice with his school’s orchestra, which he is a part of. He once said that he had made a promise to himself to get there in time, and has always done his best to keep that promise, which later earned him a spot playing with his fellow musicians at Carnegie Hall. Eric is interested in studying English, math and science at school and later in college. Personally, we feel that a problem for him is his love for reading, which can go a bit far sometimes, as he has at times missed his stop on the subway due to a book he can't put down, often delaying some of his plans. We would like Eric to go to a boy's school, and one with many teams and clubs that he can be a part of. We are all also interested in the idea of a mission statement for each department of teaching within the school, which we know Collegiate offers. Besides that, we hope that he can attend a school that is active in the arts, which we feel would suit him and his artistic, creative personality well.。