1 . Singapore’s public transport system (公共交通系统) is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local (当地人). There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city-— trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6 a. m. 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 all you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares (车费) start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give changes.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies — City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and tabs (6552 8888). Booking (预订) can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL(租) 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 places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see.
For car dental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668.
1. If you need to find the bus number, you may call _______| A．+65 6737 1668 | B．6552 8888 |
| C．1800 767 4333 | D．6552 2222 |
| A．only trains | B．both buses and trains |
| C．both buses and taxis | D．only dental cars |
| A．Ask the driver how much your ticket is | B．Take your own license with you |
| C．Buy the bus map of Singapore | D．Book your ticket ahead of time |
| A．A science report. | B．A diary. |
| C．A novel. | D．A travel guide. |
2 . China is famous for having the world’s biggest and fastest train network. A train ride should be included in your travel schedule. Traveling in China by train is easy and fun, even for first -timers. However, you might not be familiar with China’s rail system, making it difficult for you to decide which train option will be better for you. Here’s some information about the differences between the train types and the processes for collecting your tickets.
In China, trains are classified by service and speed. Different letters indicate different types of the train.
* G-Trains (high -speed trains) and D-Trains (bullet trains) are currently the newest, fastest and most comfortable trains in China, with a speed of over 180km/h.
* Z-trains, T-trains and C-trains with a speed of 120km/h- 170 km/h are express trains in China. These trains rank top among the most -valuable trains for time -saving, cost-saving as well as a selection of seats.
* K-trains are slower than Z-Trains and T-Trains. It stops at more stations and runs to some less famous counties in China. Trains with numbers only are not recommended as they are the slowest and poorly-equipped.
You can book your China train tickets once your schedule has been confirmed. To guarantee a smooth trip, you are strongly advised to book your tickets in advance, especially when traveling in the busy season.
There are different ways to buy train tickets in China, including booking online, at a train station, or at a ticket office, among others.
The best and most convenient way is to book online. It provides a helpful and professional one-to-one service as well as continuing 24/7 after -sales support. The train tickets are usually put on sale 30 days in advance.
1. What is the advantage of G-Trains over the others?| A．Low cost. | B．Seat selection. |
| C．High speed. | D．Absolute safety. |
| A．G-Trains. | B．D-Trains. |
| C．Z-trains. | D．K-trains. |
| A．Because tickets sold online are cheap. |
| B．Because there are more tickets to sell online. |
| C．Because tickets can be bought at any time online. |
| D．Because good service is generally available online. |
1. What's the brand of the speaker’s car?
| A．Delphi. | B．Google. | C．Tesla. |
| A．Excited. | B．Worried. | C．Unconcerned. |
| A．Tesla will test its self-driving cars. |
| B．Delphi will make a self-driving car. |
| C．Google will create a new software. |
| A．Replace the wheels. | B．Update the software. | C．Fix the engines. |
1. What is wrong with the woman’s watch?
| A．It doesn’t work. | B．It can’t keep good time. | C．It is 5 minutes fast. |
| A．One hour. | B．One and half an hour. | C．Two hours. |
| A．Go shopping. | B．Have the watch repaired. | C．Call a taxi. |
| A．More expensive. | B．More attractive. | C．More delicious. |
1. What should the man do when coming to the crossroads?
| A．Walk straight. | B．Turn left. | C．Turn right. |
| A．A shoe store. | B．A library. | C．A bank. |
| A．At 4:00. | B．At 4:20. | C．At 4:30. |
1. Where does this conversation probably take place?
| A．On the phone. | B．At the airport. | C．In Milton. |
| A．Less than 150 miles. | B．More than 150 miles. | C．Exactly 150 miles. |
| A．She can't drive herself. |
| B．She doesn't feel like driving. |
| C．She doesn't have enough money. |
| A．Taking a taxi from the airport. |
| B．Taking the airport shuttle bus. |
| C．Taking a Greyhound bus. |
| A．Confident. | B．Relaxed. | C．Anxious. |
So far, construction work for the high-speed railway line linking Beijing and Zhangjiakou
The new line,
Zhangjiakou,
The trains will start and stop at stations automatically（自动地）to a precise timetable, and change speed
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9 . Many of you have probably had this experience: You get on a train and are ready to take a nap or read a book, only to find that the passenger in front of you is watching a TV show on his cellphone without headphones. The child next to you won't stop crying. And the old lady behind you talks on her phone during the whole trip.
Wish the train could be less noisy? There might be a solution for you. The Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, one of China's busiest high-speed rail lines, will have “quiet” carriages starting from Dec 23, Xinhua reported.
In quiet carriages, onboard videos will be muted and announcements will be made at a lower volume. Doors at the ends of the carriage will be kept closed to reduce noise from other carriages, CGTN noted. Train attendants will be responsible for making sure that passengers remain quiet and follow the rules.
Passengers who are willing to obey the rules can choose the quiet carriages when booking their tickets, according to China's national railway operator.
Some people have pointed out that this kind of quiet environment should be offered in all carriages. They say that having quiet carriages might give people the impression that they don't need to be quiet in non-quiet carriages.
While some Internet users are upholding the new service, it has also sparked discussion about just how quiet travelers should be in quiet carriages. Many people have raised questions such as “What if I snore?” and “Can we talk to our travel companions if we need to?”
1. Paragraph 1 is written to show that| A．traveling by train is very common | B．people do all kinds of things on trains |
| C．many people watch TV shows on trains | D．people on trains are sometimes very noisy |
| A．Passengers won't be allowed to watch videos. |
| B．Train attendants won't make any announcements. |
| C．No one will make sure passengers follow the rules. |
| D．The doors at the ends of carriages will stay closed. |
| A．In need of. | B．In support of. | C．In search of. | D．In place of. |
| A．The rules should be made clearer. | B．Most people don't like the service. |
| C．The service is better for solo travelers. | D．It's easy to make trains perfectly quiet. |
1. How did the man get there?
| A．By train and by car. | B．By train and by bus. | C．By plane and by coach. |
| A．Liverpool. | B．Brighton. | C．London. |
| A．In the canteen. |
| B．In Room 501. |
| C．In the Common Room. |
| A．A teacher. | B．A new student. | C．The man's mother. |
