When gas station manager Roger Randolph realized it was costing him money each time someone filled up with $ 4 agallon gas, he hung a sign on his pumps: "No more credit cards." He may be the first in West Virginia to ban plastic, but gas station operators nationwide are reporting similar woes as higher prices translate into higher credit card fees the managers must pay, squeezing profits at the pump."The more they buy, the more we lose, " said Randolph, who manages Mr. Ed's Chevron in St. Albans."Gas prices go up, and our profits go down." His complaints target the so-called interchange fee—a percentage of the sale price paid to credit card companies on every transaction. The percentage is usually fixed at just under 2 percent but the dollar amount of the fee rises with the price of the goods or services. As gas tops $ 4 a gallon, that pushes fees toward 10 cents a gallon. Now stations, which typically mark up gasoline by 11 to 12 cents a gallon, are seeing profits shrink or even reverse. In a good month, Randolph's small operation would yield a $ 60 profit on gasoline sales. But that's been buried as soaring prices forced the station to pay about $500 a month in interchange fees."At these prices, people aren't making any money, " said Jeff Lenard, spokesman for the National Association of Convenience Stores."It's brutal." Lenard's group reports convenience stores paid roughly $ 7. 6 billion in credit card fees last year, while making $ 3. 4 billion in profits.
The credit card companies say fees are just part of the cost of doing business. MasterCard has capped interchange fees for gas purchases of $ 50 or more, said company spokeswoman Sharon Gamsin. Accepting MasterCard also gives gas stations "increased sales, greater security and convenience, lower labor costs, and speed for their customers at the pump, " Gamsin said in an e-mail to the Associated Press. Visa argues that the fees are offset "by the tangible benefits to stations and their customers, such as the ability to pay at the pump, " the company said in a statement to the AP.
Which of the following sentences can best describe the main idea of this passage？
A．The gas station operator begin to say "no" to credit cards.
B．It is not convenient for both the customer and gas station manager to use credit cards.
C．Why do customers prefer to use credit cards？
D．How can small shops avoid customers using credit cards in the future？

Summary of the New Models
Two alternative designs for a fuel cell powered car are presented.
Car A, which uses hydrogen fuel, is a sedan designed for the executive market. It provides extra luxury for the driver, but is spacious enough for family use. Car B, powered by hydrogen and oxygen, is a medium-sized Hatchback which offers a range of features for the family. While both cars are efficient for short trips, they lack the range and speed desirable for long journeys.
Both cars incorporate similar safety features and fulfill the design criteria of having low exhaust emissions and using environmentally- friendly materials; however, Car B is recommended as it has slightly lower power consumption and is more economical to manufacture.
Which of following statements is NOT the similarity between Car A and Car B？
A．The safety features of Car A and B are of much resemblance.
B．They both have a desirable range and speed for long journeys.
C．Both share the features of low emission and friendliness to the environment.
D．Both cars are of high efficiency for short travels.

In which sector does this job probably belong to？
A．Health care
B．Finance
C．Manufacturing
D．Retail

What advice does the professor give the woman？
A．Have some friends read the research
B．Refer to the explanation in the textbook
C．Ask a chemistry major to help her
D．Include more references in the report

Itinerary for President King
September 19-21, 2009
Monday, September 19
5: 00 a. m. Arrive in San Francisco.
7: 30 a. m. Leave San Francisco Airport on Delta Flight #468 to Dallas.
10: 45 a. m. Arrive in Dallas. Lyle Dole will meet you at the airport.
Lunch with Lyle and Steve Ackley.
3: 00 p. m. Meeting with President Banner.
5: 00 p. m. Reservation; Talbott Inn, 1914 Commerce street, Dallas, TX 75201,
（214) 555-2011, Confirmation #15397B.
Tuesday, September 20
7: 15 a. m. Leave Dallas Airport on TWA Flight#303 to Chicago O'Hare Airport
10: 35 a. m. Arrive in Chicago. Susan Marsh and Don Roberts will meet you at the airport.
Lunch with Susan Marsh and Don Roberts.
14: 30 p. m. Board Meeting at the Executive Conference Center.
6: 30 p. m. Dinner with Trustees. Reservations; Fargo Inn, 411 Adam Street, Chicago, IL
60632 （312)555-2411 Confirmation #7765
Wednesday, September 21
8: 00 a. m. Breakfast with Craig Docell and Margaret Schultz to discuss campus recruitment.
10: 00 a. m. Meeting with Bob Archer on HRD programs and Training schedules.
Noon Lunch with Chicago staff
4: 15 p. m. Leave O'Hare Airport on Northwest flight # 1404 for San Francisco
Which of the following statements is true according to the itinerary？
A．President King is scheduled to meet with Yyle Dole to discuss campus recruitment.
B．President King will have a dinner with Trustees at Talbott Inn on September 20.
C．Susan Marsh and Don Roberts will meet President King at O'Hare Airport and have lunch with him.
D．President King will leave O'Hare Airport on Northwest flight # 1404 for Dallas.

How long will the interview planned to last for all applicants？
A．A whole day of September 14th
B．Approximately three hours
C．Five hours
D．Four hours