Planning to get away? Think passport first

　　　If you're planning to get away from it all this year, you should think passport first. Checking you have a valid passport before you book your trip takes minutes but could save you the trouble and cost of not being able to go.

　　　Renewing (更新) your passport before it runs out

　　　You can renew your passport up to 9 months before it can no longer be legally used. So take the time now and save the tears later.

　　　Applying for a passport for the first time

　　　Our eligibility (资格) checks mean that it takes a minimum of one week to issue (颁发) a passport. So make sure you don't leave it to the last minute, and apply in plenty of time.

　　　Help with your application is just around the corner

　　　Selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents offer a Check and Send service that helps you with your application. It's convenient and you should receive your passport within 2 weeks.

　　　If you need to apply for or renew a passport, you can either:

　　　Pick up a Passport Application Form at Selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents.

　　　Or call the Application Form Request line on 0901 4700 100 or visit www.passport.gov.uk

　　　If your need is urgent, call 0870 521 0410 for an appointment at one of our offices. We can't guarantee to see customers without an appointment.

　　　From 14th January a guaranteed same day (passport renewals only) or one week service will be available from passport public counters.

　　　*Calls will be charged 60p per minute and the cost per call should not normally be more than 90p.

　　　*Calls are charged at national rates.

　　　41．When applying for a passport for the first time, you need to know that ______.

　　　A．passports can be legally used forever

　　　B．passports are issued at the last minute

　　　C．application checks take at least one week

　　　D．applications are selected by post office branches

　　　42．According to the passage, you can meet your urgent need by ______.

　　　A．going to the offices directly

　　　B．making a call for an appointment

　　　C．visiting www.passport.gov.uk for a guarantee

　　　D．getting in touch with Worldchoice travel agents

　　　43．What is the passage mainly about?

　　　A．Certain types of passports.

　　　B．Different functions of passports.

　　　C．Advantages of holding passports.

　　　D．Instructions on applying for passports.

　　　Galaxy saw a man and a woman who communicated with the sign language at the train station when she was on the way home one evening. She noticed that the woman asked the mon for the direction. He told her that he did not know. Galaxy decided to help them. She had learned the sign language when she served as a volunteer in the deaf and mute（聋哑）school. Then she showed the woman the direction and left her email address to them in case they needed her help later.

　　　 She received an email from that man the next day. Kazrim was his name. Galaxy replied his mail sincerely. They both started chatting online soon after and began seeing each other. Although they only communicated with the sign language, it never bothered her.

　　　 Galaxy was fond of him gradually. Obviously, Kazrim was the same too. He presented Galaxy with a bunch of sunflowers and asked her sincerely, "Are you willing to be my girlfriend?" Galaxy was pleasantly surprised. She requested him to give her some time to persuade her parents.

　　　 As she had expected, her parents were very angry after they had learned of their love story. Galaxy explained, "Kazrim is an excellent and a very optimistic person. He has a very positive attitude towards life and work. He cares for others always. He is 100％ better than the normal. Moreover, the mute is still a human. He should possess a perfect and wonderful love. "

　　　 Her parents asked to see him, then. The very worried Galaxy took Kazrim home a few days later. When they were on the train, Kazrim told her, ''I'm going to tell your parents I'll be looking after you well with all my life!" Galaxy was deeply moved.

　　　 As soon as they had entered the house, Galaxy introduced him to her parents. She said, ''This is Kazrim." Just right after her speech, an unbelievable thing happened. Kazrim threw the gift away and held her in his arms tightly.

He said, "YOU CAN TALK?" It was the same question that Galaxy wanted to ask, too.