Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you can find in any other major city: trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6: 00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ- Link card for ＄ 15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link at180-0767-4333
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give change.
If you need help, call Transit Link at 180-0767-4333
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies, namely City Cab(6552-2222), Comfort Taxi(6552-1111) and Tibs(6552-8888). Booking can also be easy by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL CARS
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to unwanted places around Singapore. You can directly go to destination(目的地). It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.
For car rental, call Avis at 6737-1668.
1. What can you take by using an EZ-Link card?| A．Both buses and trains | B．Both buses and taxis |
| C．Only rental cars | D．Only trains |
| A．Charge | B．Benefit | C．Trouble | D．Pleasure |
| A．A local has no trouble finding his way around |
| B．It’s very convenient for us to travel in Singapore |
| C．It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train |
| D．We can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car |
| A．2 | B．3 | C．4 | D．5 |
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【推荐1】Culdesac, which describes itself as “the first car-free neighborhood in the Us”, admitted its first 36 residents in Tempe, Arizona, US, earlier this year. The $170 million neighborhood, with its white buildings and narrow walkways, is expected to hold around 1, 000 people when the full 760 units are completed by 2025. Similar projects in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas, are also underway.
In a country as car-dependent as the US, Culdesac is no lack of foresight (远见). Although some densely populated (人口密集的) coastal Us cities like Boston and New York City are walkable and have ample public transportation options like taxis, buses and light rails, the majority of Americans are entirely dependent on cars to get around.
This dependence on cars doesn’t come cheap, unfortunately. In a 2023 study, the American Automobile Association said that it costs an average of about 89,000 yuan per year to own and maintain a car in the US.
So, what is stopping Americans from abandoning cars and accepting relatively cheaper choices like e-bikes? In a word, unsafe roads that prioritize cars over people. According to a 2018 report by WHO, the US traffic accident death rate is about 50 percent more than similar nations in Western Europe. At the same time, walkers and cyclists in the US are often blamed for being hit by drivers rather than the other way around.
Still, there’s hope. By choosing a new car-free way of living, US projects like Culdesac can provide another way of living that’s both healthier and more affordable and, in turn, influence others to live a better way as well. As Vanessa, a resident of Culdesac, said, “For some, cars equal freedom, but for me, it’s limitation, Freedom is being able to just simply walk out and access places. “
1. What can we learn about Culdesac from the text?| A．It is expected to hold only 1, 000 people, | B．It is the world’s largest car-free neighborhood, |
| C．It will be finished by the end of this year. | D．It is thought to be forward-thinking. |
| A．Enough. | B．Possible. | C．Similar. | D．Special. |
| A．Maintaining a car is cheap. | B．E-bikes are not widely available. |
| C．Road conditions are unsafe. | D．Drivers are respected by others. |
| A．Limiting freedom of movement. | B．Making local residents feel safer. |
| C．Encouraging people to explore their communities. | D．Promoting a cheaper and healthier way of living. |
【推荐2】The world’s first self-driving taxis began picking up passengers in Singapore recently.
Select members of the public can hail (招呼) a free ride through their smartphones in taxis operated by nuTonomy, an autonomous vehicle software startup. While a number of companies, including Google and Volvo, have been testing self-driving cars on public roads for several years, nuTonomy is the first to offer rides to the public.
Its launch in Singapore is beating ride-hailing service Uber, which plans to offer rides in autonomous cars in Pittsburgh soon.
NuTonomy is starting small—six cars now, growing to a dozen by the end of the year. The long-term goal is to have a fully self-driving taxi fleet (车队) in Singapore by 2018, to help cut the number of cars on Singapore’s overcrowded roads from 900,000 to 300,000. Eventually, the model could be adopted in cities around the world, nuTonomy hopes. “When you are able to take that many cars off the road, it creates a lot of possibilities. You can create smaller roads, you can create much smaller car parks,” said Doug Parker, nuTonomy’s chief operating officer.
For now, the taxis only run in a 2.5-square-mile business and residential (住宅的) district called “one-north”, and pick-ups and drop-offs are limited to specified locations. Riders must have an invitation from nuTonomy to use the service. The company says dozens have signed up for the launch, and it plans to expand that list to thousands of people within a few months.
The cars—modified Renault Zoe and Mitsubishi i-MiEV electrics—have a driver in front who is prepared to take back the wheel and a researcher in the back who watches the car’s computers. Each car is fitted with six sets of Lidar—a detection system that uses lasers to operate like radar—including one that constantly spins on the roof. There are also two cameras on the dashboard to scan for obstacles (障碍) and detect changes in traffic lights.
NuTonomy was formed in 2013. Earlier this year, the company was the first to win approval from Singapore’s government to test self-driving cars in one-north. NuTonomy announced a research partnership with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority earlier this month.
Singapore is ideal because it has good weather, great infrastructrue and drivers who tend to obey traffic rules. As a land-locked island, the city of 5.4 million people is seeking creative ways to grow its economy, so it’s been supportive of autonomous vehicle research.
1. It seems that the service of self-driving taxis ________.| A．is operated with high technology |
| B．has passed through its initial stage |
| C．is supported by Google and Volvo |
| D．will spread to other countries soon |
| A．reduce passengers’ fare | B．cut down fuel consumption |
| C．ensure passengers’ safety | D．result in better environment |
| A．its small area and urban population |
| B．support from its people and government |
| C．its advanced economy and technology |
| D．necessity to improve its infrastructure |
| A．Drivers drive them with the help of researchers. |
| B．One can get into or out of them wherever one is. |
| C．Hundreds of people can take advantage of them. |
| D．You do not have to pay whenever you take them. |
【推荐3】What is an Oyster card?
Oyster is the easiest way to pay for journeys on the bus，Tube，tram，Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Over ground and National Rail journeys in London You can store your travel cards, Bus & Tram Pass, season tickets and credit to pay for journeys as you go.
Where to get an Oyster card?
There are a number of ways for you to get an Oyster card:
• At over 3,900 Oyster Ticket stops
• At Tube and London Over ground station ticket offices
• At some National Rail stations
• At London Travel information Centers
• Online at tfl. gov. uk/oyster
How to use an Oyster card?
To pay the correct fare on the Tube, DLR, London Over ground and National Rail services, you must always touch in on the yellow Oyster card reader at the start of your journey, and touch out at the end. If you don’t, a maximum cash Oyster fare will be charged. When using the bus or tram, you must only touch in at the start, but not at the end of your journey.
What happens if I don’t visit London very often?
Don’t worry. Any pay as you go credit on your card will not expire (过期)，so you can keep it for your next visit or lend it to a friend.
Fares
Traveling by Tube from Central London (Zone l)to Heathrow (Zone 6)
Adult Oyster single fare
£ 4. 20 Monday to Friday 06:30 - 09:30 and 16:00 - 19:00
£ 2. 70 at all other times including public holidays
Adult single cash fare £ 5.00
For further information，visit tfl.gov. uk /fares.
1. You can get an Oyster card at the following places EXCEPT ________.| A．at London Travel information centres |
| B．at a post office |
| C．at an Oyster Ticket stop |
| D．at a Tube station |
| A．They are limited (限制)in use to the owners themselves. |
| B．They are not suitable for those who don’t visit London often. |
| C．On National Rail services you must touch them on the reader twice. |
| D．Oyster card Tube fares cost more on public holidays than on weekdays. |
| A．£ 26.40 |
| B．£ 29.40 |
| C．£ 21.90 |
| D．£ 18.90 |
| A．the magazine |
| B．the website |
| C．the textbook |
| D．the novel |
【推荐1】School Activities for Kids and Teens
Are you looking for full-filled activities for kids and teens? Here are some wonderful ones for you!
Secret of the Dragon
Time: Monday, July 1, 2015, 10:30 a. m.
Cost: Adult: $7.40, Children (under15): half
Bookings: Phone the booking office at 34032578.
Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Note: Secret of the Dragon is a magical story about two children who are taken on a dragon ride to explore the universe.
The Search for life: Are We Alone?
Time: Thursday, July 4, 2015, 2:00 p. m.
Cost: Adult: $14. 50，Children (under 15): $8.70
Bookings: Phone the booking office at 34037689.
Address: Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Note: Are we truly alone in space? Is there any life out there? These are the questions asked in this show.
Magic Class
Time: Friday, July 12, 2015, 10:00 a. m.
Cost: Free
Bookings: Please call 34038470 to book your place.
Address: Centenary Community hub, 171 Dandenong Rd.
Note: Would you like to be a magician? Then join David, the magician, to learn about real magic with playing cards, coins, ring ropes and DIY projects and be able to become the life of the party.
Science with me: Making Your Own Guitar
Time: Saturday, July 20, 2015, 3:00 p. m.
Cost: Freed
Bookings: Please phone 34031226 to book your place.
Address: 10, Egginton Close
Note: Do you want to make a guitar with Katy and her mom? Science with Me is going to be with you. Please remember to bring a piece of wood, a hammer, some rubber bands and some nails with you.
1. Alec is strongly interested in space life. He may go to ________.| A．Magic Class | B．Science with me. |
| C．Secret of the Dragon | D．The Search for Life |
| A．$7.40. | B．$11. 10 | C．$14.80 | D．$23.20 |
| A．Secret of the Dragon |
| B．The Search for life: Are We Alone? |
| C．Magic Class |
| D．Science with me: Making Your Own Guitar |
| A．They can all be booked by phone. | B．They happen in the same place. |
| C．They are all free. | D．They are all weekend activities. |
2 DAYS MAY–DEC 2021 ￡139 PER PERSON |
SIX
THE MUSICAL
SIX the Musical is an unforgettable lesson of girl power, transforming history into her story! Henry Ⅷ's famous wives tell their tales in the style of a fantastic pop concert, coming together to share their stories.
YOUR BREAK INCLUDES
• Return coach travel
• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4-star hotel outside London with full English breakfast
• Stalls（正厅前排座位）or Circle ticket
Free for children under10
2 DAYS APR–DEC 2021 ￡139 PER PERSON |
TINA
THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Join us at London's Aldwych Theatre for what The Independent describes as a “whirlwind of elation”. Officially one of the best-selling female artists in history, Tina Turner's story has been transformed into an incredible musical-Simply the Best!
YOUR BREAK INCLUDES
• Return coach travel
• Overnight stay at a 3 or 4-star hotel outside London with full English breakfast
• Grand Circle ticket
Free for children under 10
5 DAYS MAY–AUG 2021 ￡ 399 PER PERSON |
LONDON SUMMER DAYS & ROYAL PALACES
ENJOY SUMMER BY THE BANKS OF THE THAMES
While the idea of walking along the River Thames on a warm summer's evening might sound appealing, hotels in the capital during high season often come with a high price label. Not so with our great value break with accommodation at a centrally-located,4-star hotel-ideal for exploring this lively city! With the chance to visit some of London's most famous attractions and Royal Palaces too, this is the perfect city break!
YOUR BREAK INCLUDES
• Return coach travel
• 4 nights at the 4-star Tower Hotel with full English breakfast
Free for children under 12
1. How much should a couple with a 9-year-old girl pay if they attend SIX the Musical?| A．￡417. | B．￡399. | C．￡278. | D．￡139. |
| A．They are both about female stories. | B．They are both free for teenagers. |
| C．They are both based on historical stories. | D．They are both adapted from best-selling books. |
| A．Free rides for children under 10. |
| B．Good location and reasonable price of the hotel. |
| C．The chance to experience the lively nature. |
| D．Visits to all the famous attractions of London. |
【推荐3】Camberwell College Swimming Pools
Camberwell College of Arts has one 50m (Olympic sized) pool with a depth of 2m throughout, and one 25m pool with a 1m shallow end and a 4m deep end. Both pools may be used by the general public at certain times.
50m Pool
The pool is often used for classes, but the general public may use two lanes（泳道）for lane swimming at the following times.
Monday: 06:30-11:30 and 19:00-21:00
Tuesday: 06:30-11:30 and 18:00-21:00
Wednesday: 06:30-13:30 and 17:30-21:30
Thursday: 06:30-13:30
Friday: 06:30-13:30
Weekends: 09:00-17:00
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that during College holidays, these times will be different. Call 04837 393560 for up-to-date information.
25m Pool
The 25m pool is available for recreational (non-lane) swimming from 07:00-09:00 and 12:30-13:30 on weekdays, and 10:00-16:00 on Saturdays.
Children aged 12 and under must be accompanied.
We regret that the 25m pool will be closed for redecoration between 21st July and 18th August. The men’s changing rooms will be closed for the week beginning 19th August, and the women’s changing rooms will be closed the following week. Alternative（可选用的）changing rooms will be made available. We’re sorry for this.
1. When can the general public use the 50m pool on Sundays?| A．06:30. | B．13:30. |
| C．18:00. | D．21:00. |
| A．It’s 4 meters deep. | B．It’s usually used for teaching. |
| C．It’s unsuitable for children under 14. | D．It’s unavailable during College holidays. |
| A．for a week | B．on 26th August |
| C．on 19th August | D．for about a month |
