It’s been less than three months since Apple unveiled its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but rumours suggest the firm is gearing up for its next release already. Reports say Apple may hold two iPhone launch events next year, to release its iPhone 6S in spring, and its iPhone 7 in September. The iPhone 6S may even go on sale at the same time as Apple’s upcoming Watch. The claims were made by ‘sources in the supply chain’ to Jerry Miller from Stabley Times. 

Until 2013, Apple released one handset each year around September time. This included a new model one year, followed by a slightly modified 'S-version' the year after. Last year, however, it used its September launch event to announce two new devices - its flagship iPhone 5S and the ‘cheaper’ iPhone 5C. This was followed by the launch of its iPhone 6 and larger iPhone 6 Plus this year. 

The new schedule is expected to stagger the releases of two devices in 2015 to capitalise on sales. Apple could release the iPhone 6S to people who want to upgrade to a slightly cheaper model, before announcing its flagship iPhone 7 in the autumn. The 6S may also be packaged together with the Apple Watch. 

‘Our source says that Apple is hesitant about launching the iWatch in the spring of 2015 without a new iPhone to go along with it,’ explained Mr Miller. [This] could give hesitant consumers an excuse to wait on buying both until the fall.’ 

The news comes as manufacturers revealed Apple has plans to kill off its iPhone 5C as early as next summer. Launching a phone in spring would mean there was still the same number of handsets in the range once the iPhone 5C was discontinued. 

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1.What is the name of this year's iPhone？

A iPhone5 and iPhone5S.

B iPhone6 and iPhone6S.

C iPhone5S and iPhone5C.

D iPhone6 and iPhone6 plus.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第一句It’s been less than three months since Apple unveiled its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus,…可知，故选D。

2.It is possible that Apple may release________in 2015 autumn.

A iPhone6S

B Apple watch

C iPhone7

D iPhone7 plus

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第二行Reports say Apple may hold two iPhone launch events next year, to release …and its iPhone 7 in September.可知，故选C。

3.Why is Apple expected to release the products in different seasons？

A Because it wants to capitalise on sales.

B Because it wants its employees to take a big break.

C Because the time is not enough on the launching.

D Because it is not easy to introduce two products on a launching.

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第3段第一句The new schedule is expected to stagger the releases of two devices in 2015 to capitalise on sales. stagger“错开时间”可知，故选A。

4.What does Apple plan to do early next summer？

A Launching iPhone7.

B Lauching iPhone6S.

C Discontinuing iPhone5C.

D Launching iPhone6C.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据最后1段第一句The news comes as manufacturers revealed Apple has plans to kill off its iPhone 5C as early as next summer.可知，故选C。

5.Which of the following is NOT Apple's product？

A iPhone4.

B iPhone4S.

C iPhone6plus.

D 1Phone5C.

解析：选D。D 细节辨析题。注意D选项是1Phone不是iPhone，故选D。