iPhone 6, which many people have been thirsty for, will be unveiled(揭幕) on September 9. It could go on sale to the public from Friday, September 19. 

Apple has launched a new iPhone every year since it unveiled the range in 2007, selling more than 500m units since then, and has traditionally launched key products in September.

The iPhone 6, Apple’s ninth iPhone model, is expected to be released in two different sizes - 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches. The smaller of the two will be available first. Like iPhone 5, the new model will come in silver, gold and space grey.

The iPhone 6 will be powered by new operating system iOS 8.Through iOS 8, users will be able to monitor(监控) their health and fitness via HealthKit. HealthKit puts together numerous healthcare and fitness apps, such as blood pressure and heart rate monitors through partners including Nike, and allows them to communicate with each other.

Users will be able to control home appliances and other connected devices through HomeKit, Apple’s connected home framework. Similar to HealthKit, this app will organize your smart devices to control them in one place. One method of control will be via Siri - for example, you could tell Siri you were “going to bed”, and it could dim the lights, lock your doors, close the garage door and set the room temperature.

With the introduction of both of these key features, it’s likely the iPhone 6 will take on even more of a lifestyle device role. It is designed to organize our lives and make everyday tasks easier and more efficiently completed.

Suppliers are believed to be preparing to produce up to 80m of the new handsets by the end of December, according to the Wall Street Journal. In July, Apple announced strong financial results for its third quarter, with significant sales growth in China and profits ahead of expectations at $7.7bn (£4.5bn).

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1.If you are a customer, when can you buy an iPhone 6?

A After December 31.

B After September 9.

C From September 19.

D At the moment.

解析：选C。C。细节理解题。根据文章第一段It could go on sale to the public from Friday, September 19可知，苹果6 将于9月19日上市，因此从这个日期开始可以购买。故选C。

2.What benefit can customers get from HealthKit of an iPhone 6?

A They will be offered advice if they have problems of health and fitness.

B If they have a health problem, they can communicate with the Apple Company.

C They can get enough exercise, which is better for their health.

D Nike can keep an eye on their health and fitness and warns them any time.

解析：选A。A。细节理解题。根据文章第四段HealthKit puts together …apps, such as … partners including Nike, and allows them to communicate with each other可知，健康套装这个软件对用户的健康状况进行检测，并与合作者交流，从而对用户的健康情况进行分析，由此提供必要的建议。

3.Who could Siri be according to the passage?

A It is a door keeper.

B It is an app of iPhone 6.

C It is an intelligent button on the wall.

D It is a health kit.

解析：选B。B。细节理解题。根据文章第五段Similar to HealthKit, …via Siri - for example, you could tell Siri …可知，Siri也是一款应用，可以通过语音发出指令。

4.What can be inferred from the passage?

A Apple has the most advanced technology in the world.

B Chinese people buy more iPhones than people in other countries.

C Apple is the third biggest mobile phone producer in the world.

D iPhones enjoy increasing popularity in China.

解析：选D。D。推理判断题。根据文章开头最后一段的significant sales growth in China可知，苹果手机的销量在中国有明显的增长，由此判断，苹果手机在中国越来越受到欢迎。

5.What is mainly talked about in the passage?

A iPhone 6’s new features will make people’s life easier.

B iPhone 6 will enjoy great popularity around the world.

C iPhone 6 has the most advanced technology.

D iPhone 6 will make more money than ever.

解析：选A。A。主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了苹果手机新应用的特点—更贴近生活、使人们的生活效率更高。故选A。