阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
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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 avalid passport before you book your trip takes minutes but could save you the trouble and cost of not beingable 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 timenow 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 Somake 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 World choice travel agents offer a Check and Send service that helpsyou 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 PassportApplication Form at Selected Post Office branches and Worldchoice travel agents.
Or call the Application Form Request line on 09014700100 or visit www.passport.gov.uk
If your need is urgent, call 08705210410 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 availablefrom passport public counters.
Calls will be charged 60p per minute and the cost per call should not normally be more than 90p.
Calls are changed at national rates
21.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.
22.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
23.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 tor passports.
