Bright-line will officially begin its long-awaited high-speed train service to Orlando, Florida, on Friday. Here’s what travelers should know about Bright-line.
What cities does Bright-line serve in Florida?
Bright-line serves Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.Orlando service begins on Friday.
Bright-line aims to expand service to Tampa in its next phase.
How long will it take?
Travel between Miami and Orlando is scheduled to take just over 3.5 hours, according to Bright-line’s website.
How much do Bright-line tickets cost?
Bright-line offers two classes of service: Smart Fares, which is described as a “comfortable business class” with leather seats, power ports and free Wi-Fi, and Premium, which is comparable to first class with free snacks and drinks, priority boarding, checked bags and a special lounge.
One-way Smart fares between South Florida and Orlando start at $79 for a limited time for travelers 13 and older. The starting rate for kids between the ages of 2 and 12 is $39. Additionally, an automatic 25%off is applied to Smart Fares for groups of four or more people traveling together.
Premium fares start at $149.
Tickets can be purchased at Bright-line stations,on the company’s website and through its app.
Is there a student discount?
Beginning this fall, students at select colleges and universities can receive up to 25%off Smart fares if they create their Bright-line account with their student email address.
The list of participating universities is available online.
Is Bright-line pet-friendly?
Dogs and cats are allowed on Bright-line trains. The website’s pet policy says that pets must be leashed or crated while in Bright-line stations and on trains. The West Palm Beach and Fort Lauder dale stations have pet relief areas.
1. What is the minimum single fare for a couple with 10-year-old twins?| A．236. | B．177. | C．158. | D．59. |
| A．Taking Smart Fares. |
| B．Creating a bank account. |
| C．Providing their email address. |
| D．Participating in activities online. |
| A．Any pet can be taken on Bright-line trains. |
| B．Bright-line will serve up to 6 six cities in Florida. |
| C．People can spend only 3.5 hours from Miami to Orlando. |
| D．Smart Fares offers more luxurious experiences than Premium. |
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Eight days from £1,049 per person—from May to September 2022
Enjoy the slow journey on the incredible Roses Express. Step aboard the Yellow Train in the Pyrenees. Travel in style on the Núria Valley Rack Railway. Relax on board the Red Train in the Pyrenees.
Includes
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The deposit (订金) of the room: £275
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Five days from £576 per person—from April to October 2022
Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s most celebrated railways.
Includes
● Four nights’ dinner and bed, and Scottish breakfast accommodation at the Carrbridge Hotel
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Eight days from £959 per person—from May to October 2022
Take one of the world’s great railway journeys to Switzerland’s most celebrated holiday hideaway. Spend a week on the shores of Lake Como and enjoy its elegant villas and glorious gardens—which have inspired artists and writers for generations.
Includes
● Seven nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at your chosen hotel
● A ride on the Bernina Express
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● Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
1. How much does a couple pay at most for a journey to the Pyrenees?| A．£2,648. | B．£1,918. | C．£1,427. | D．£2,373. |
| A．The Carrbridge Hotel. | B．The Núria Valley Rack Railway. |
| C．The Bernina Express to St. Moritz. | D．Villas and gardens near Lake Como. |
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| C．They all provide free accommodation. | D．They all include air tickets to the destination. |
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If a pedestrian raises a hand as a stop sign, the figure turns green, directing the pedestrian to cross, and the car is prevented from moving forward. If they place a hand out to the side to signal for the car to go forward, the figure turns red and the car continues.
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“Producers should wait until the novelty of driverless cars has worn off before creating car pedestrian communications systems,” he says.“ We need to learn how people actually communicate with autonomous cars.”
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The team hasn’t yet tested the device on a driverless car, but Bose says several automotive companies have expressed interest.
1. What do we know about Blink?| A．It’s a new car brand. | B．It’s a driving aid system. |
| C．It’s a car producing company. | D．It’s already widely known to the public. |
| A．Pick up speed. | B．Slow down. | C．Come to a stop. | D．Keep moving. |
| A．Negative. | B．Curious. | C．Uninterested. | D．Appreciative. |
| A．There’s a demand for the device. | B．The device has an uncertain future. |
| C．The device is perfect for driverless cars. | D．Several companies have begun to use the device. |
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Basic Requirements
Applicants should work full-time at ZJU, with passion for education, rigorous learning spirit, cooperative spirit, good health, and high recognition of Zhejiang University culture and values.
Recruiting lists
Ⅰ. Position: Chair Professor
Benefits: 1. Salary: Competitive payment; Negotiable based on your need.
2. Housing: Temporary apartments; Welfare apartments can be bought.
3. Start-up fund: Negotiable according to actual demand.
4. Team building: Team building is vigorously supported; Recruitment of postdoctoral fellows will be supported.
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Benefits: 1.Salary: Competitive payment.
2. Housing: Temporary apartments; Welfare apartments can be bought.
3. Start-up fund: Negotiable according to the discipline.
4. Team building: Team building is vigorously supported; Recruitment of postdoctoral fellows will be supported.
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Benefits: 1. Salary: Competitive payment.
2. Housing: Temporary apartments; Welfare apartments can be bought after they receive tenure of Zhejiang University.
3. Start-up fund: Negotiable according to the discipline.
4. Team building: Team building is vigorously supported; Recruitment of postdoctoral fellows will be supported.
Application Materials:
Resume of continuous study and work from the beginning of undergraduate study to the date of application, published papers and works, achievements in major teaching and scientific research, research projects undertaken, patents and awards, etc.
1. If you want to decide your salary, which position can you choose?| A．Chair Professor. | B．Distinguished Scholar. |
| C．Young Professor. | D．Both B and C. |
| A．published papers. | B．achievements in team building. |
| C．patents. | D．research projects undertaken. |
| A．Administrative Department. | B．Accounting Department. |
| C．Scientific Department. | D．Human Resources Department. |
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1. Whose book provides guidance on Chinese cooking?| A．Rick Martinez’s. | B．Vishwesh Bhatt’s. |
| C．Mason Hereford’s. | D．J.Kenji Lopez-Alt’s. |
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Plan your visit
You should set aside at least 2 hours to see the main attractions at Edinburgh Castle.
Open from 9:30 am daily.
Close
·1 April-30 September 6pm (last entry 5pm)
·1 October-31March 5pm (last entry 4pm)
·The castle is closed on 25 and 26 December.
Tickets
Book your tickets online in advance for the best price and to guarantee entry. Tickets often sell out far in advance, especially over the summer months. Once tickets are sold out online, there will be no further tickets available at the castle.
Ticket Type Online price Walk-up price
Adult(16-64years) £19.50 £22.00
Senior (65years+) £15.50 £17.60
Child(7-15years) £11.40 £13.20
Family (1 adult, 2 children) £38.50 £43.50
Family (2 adults, 2 children) £56.00 £63.50
Family (2 adults, 3 children) £66.50 £75.00
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and children under the age of 7 is free of charge.
Getting here
Edinburgh Castle is easy to spot from most parts of the city. The mighty fortress(堡垒) has dominated the skyline of Scotland’s capital for centuries.
Air
Edinburgh Airport is within easy reach and has good bus and tram links to the city center.
Rail
Waverley and Haymarket Station are a short walk to the castle.
Car
There is no public parking at Edinburgh Castle. Castle Terrace NCP is the nearest car park. There are a small number of parking spaces available for ticket holders with Blue Badges on the Castle Esplanade. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
1. What was Edinburgh Castle first built for?| A．To protect the country. | B．To attract people’s imagination. |
| C．To serve as the capital. | D．To honor the defender. |
| A．£75. | B．£56. | C．£66.5. | D．£34.2. |
| A．The Castle is open all the year round. |
| B．Tickets are always available at the entrance. |
| C．Public transport is highly recommended. |
| D．Visitors over 65 years old don’t have to buy tickets. |
