【题目】 Since you are applying for a visa for a short-term study in the USA, here are a few steps you should take to ensure you can do it smoothly.
You can apply for it if you
●do a short course of study in the USA, such as an English language course or a training course.
●do a short period of research as part of a degree course in the USA.
You must prove that you
●have been offered a place on a course in the USA at an accepted place of study.
●have enough money to support yourself without working or help from public funds.
●can pay for your return or onward journey.
●have permission from your parents or guardian to study in the USA if you are under 18.
You must provide
●proof of the course you're studying, for example, a letter of acceptance from the educational institution — an official headed paper; stating the course's name, duration and cost (including accommodation).
●a current passport or other valid travel identification.
●evidence that you can support yourself during your trip, for example, bank statements or payslips for the last 6 months.
●details of where you intend to stay and your travel plans.
●contact details for at least one parent or guardian in your home country if you’re under 18 years old.
You must
●apply online for a short-term study visa.
●have your fingerprints and photograph taken at a visa application centre as part of your application.
●pay 97 for a 6-month visa or 186 for an 11-month visa.
You may
●be allowed to stay an extra 30 days if your total stay in the USA is no more than 6 months.
【1】Who is the passage intended for?
A.A graduate to pick up a full time job in the USA.
B.A university professor to teach Chinese in the USA.
C.A high school student to have a short-term travel in the USA.
D.A scholar to conduct a short degree-related research in the USA.
【2】What is needed to apply for this kind of visa?
A.Your previous passport.
B.Details of your study plans.
C.A proof of your parents’ support.
D.An official document of your target course.
【3】Which is true according to the passage?
A.It is free for a one-year study visa.
B.You need to apply through the Internet.
C.You can extend one-month stay as you please.
D.Your photo must be taken and submitted online.
在线课程【答案】
【1】D
【2】D
【3】B
【解析】
这是一篇应用文。文章是关于申请一项在美国进行短期学习的签证的注意事项。
【1】
推理判断题。根据第一段的Since you are applying for a visa for a short-term study in the USA, here are a few steps you should take to ensure you can do it smoothly.(你要为在美国的短期学习申请签证，这里有一些应该采取的步骤，以确保你能顺利完成。)可知，这篇文章是写给那些想要在美国进行短期学习的人提供的，由此推测D. A scholar to conduct a short degree-related research in the USA.(要在美国进行和学位相关的短期研究的一位学者)可以参考这篇文章，故选D项。
【2】
细节理解题。根据You must provide部分的●proof of the course you're studying, for example, a letter of acceptance from the educational institution — an official headed paper; stating the course's name, duration and cost (including accommodation).(你正在学习的课程证明，例如，教育机构的录取通知书——一份有官方标题的文件，说明课程名称，时间和费用（包括住宿）)可知，如果你想申请这种签证，你需要一个正式文件来证名你所要学习的课程。D. An official document of your target course.(一份你目标课程的正式文件)符合以上说法，故选D项。
【3】
细节理解题。根据You must部分的●apply online for a short-term study visa.可知，你需要在网上申请这种短期学习的签证。B. You need to apply through the Internet.(你需要在网上申请)符合以上说法，故选B项。