| A．At 11: 00 a.m. | B．At 10: 00 p.m. | C．At 6:00 p.m. |
1. What is HS2?
| A．A road. | B．A railway line. | C．An airport. |
| A．Planning. | B．Building. | C．Using. |
| A．Reduce the cost. | B．Cut down the building time. | C．Make it become more wonderful. |
| A．Worried. | B．Indifferent. | C．Impressed. |
3 . In February, before the outbreak of Covid-19, I sold my old-style car. I thought it wouldn’t be a big deal: I live in London within walking distance of three subway stations and countless bus stops. I own a bike; there are taxis and supermarket delivery services, and I joined a car-share program, all of which can save me a big sum of money to fund my future green transport.
Then the lockdown(封锁) happened and being car-free suddenly felt like a big deal. I couldn’t get a supermarket delivery. I couldn’t take my broken garden chairs to the recycling centre. And a few days into lockdown, somebody stole my bike!
When the lockdown stopped, it just got worse. I was eager to go to the countryside or beach, but taking public transport or taxi felt like too much of a risk. The car share program turned out to be unbelievably difficult to deal with—every area has its own rules about where you can and can’t park, and taking car-share vehicle(车辆) beyond the city is impossible. And renting car is clearly expensive and time-consuming.
So last month I did a U-turn. I felt guilty but also a sense of satisfaction: I had tried, but the pandemic(疫情) beat me. Most of all, I got freedom, sitting behind the wheel(方向盘) and getting to wherever I want. Don’t get me wrong. I still expect to travel without creating greenhouse gases and pollution. But life in a pandemic has drawn attention to some of the disadvantages of public transport, such as time and money wasted on the road to offices and the risk of Covid-19. It has also stressed our need to review our relationship with the environment. Problems with public transport have meant that the ownership and use of a car has become quite a useful thing.
1. Why did the author sell his car in the first paragraph?| A．His car was too old to drive. |
| B．He tried to lead a greener life. |
| C．He felt a car was no longer useful. |
| D．He wanted to get a big sum of money. |
| A．I bought a new car. |
| B．I made a tough decision. |
| C．I broke the lockdown rules. |
| D．I chose another path to life. |
| A．doubtful | B．concerned |
| C．positive | D．uncertain |
| A．A greener choice in life |
| B．Back behind the wheel |
| C．How to survive the lockdown |
| D．The disadvantages of public transport |
4 . China Train Guide
Quick Guide on China Train Travel
If you’re looking for an affordable and comfortable way to get around China, train travel is the way to go. Getting train information and cheap train tickets has never been easier. Online train ticket booking makes it easy for travelers to look through China’s train timetable, compare train fares, and look for ticket availability. Once you’ve found a suitable train, you can book online and pick your tickets up at the train station or get them delivered to your home or hotel. Train tickets can be booked online a minimum of 35 minutes and a maximum of 60 days before departure.
How to choose train types
When you’re buying China train tickets online, you’ll notice that the journey duration differs depending on which type of train you choose. China train types can be recognized by their letter codes G, D and C trains are high-speed trains, while Z, T and K are slower or overnight trains. China’s high-speed trains run between Chinese provincial capitals and first-tier Chinese cities. G trains (high-speed trains, standing for gāotiě) are China’s bullet trains—the fastest trains with a maximum speed of 400 km／h. Tickets for these trains are the most expensive.
How to buy train tickets
Unless you can read Chinese, there are only two ways to make train reservations in China:
—Online train ticket booking with a travel agency (up to 60 days before departure).
—At the train station／local ticket agency with your passport (up to 58 days before departure).
How to read train tickets
When reading your train ticket, please take note of the Chinese characters and Pinyin printed next to your departure / arrival city. Directions (North, South, East, and West) appear in Pinyin (Bei, Nan, Dong, and Xi), not English. Please make sure you are going to the correct train station.
1. What can we learn from the first paragraph?| A．It’s difficult to get train information in China. |
| B．You can get on the train without tickets after booking online. |
| C．Traveling by train in China is not very expensive. |
| D．Train tickets online are available at any time within 60 days before you leave. |
| A．G trains | B．Z trains | C．D trains | D．Overnight trains |
| A．Native tourists. | B．Travel agencies. | C．Businessmen. | D．Foreign travelers. |
| A．A new measure. | B．A car accident. | C．City traffic. |
| A．They are late for work. | B．They are stuck in a traffic jam. | C．They are lost on the way. |
| A．At about 7:50 a.m. | B．At about 8:10 a.m. | C．At about 8:45 a.m. |
8 . Dream Big with Caledonia
Caledonian Sleeper is a gateway to a world of possibilities with our overnight rail service bringing a touch of the extraordinary to travel between London and Edinburgh.
Taste the local food, have the ultimate sleep on our comfortable bed and enjoy a private room with toilet and shower. And above all, wake up refreshed, ready to start an adventure at your destination.
Caledonian Double | Club Room | Classic Room | Comfort Seats |
| double bed | 2 single beds | twin bunk beds | comfortable seats |
| breakfast included | breakfast included | breakfast for purchase | breakfast for purchase |
| toilet and shower | toilet and shower | in- room washbasin | |
| charging points&. Wi-Fi | charging points&. W-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| priority boarding | priority boarding | ||
| temperature control | temperature control |
We offer two categories of rail tickets to travel on our service:
Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance: Our Fixed Advance tickets offer our best value fares. No changes, refunds or upgrades are allowed. Available for Club rooms (￡150/passenger) a Classic rooms (￡100/passenger). Book at least 2 months in advance.
Caledonian Sleeper Flexible: Our Flexible tickets are fully refundable. Available for Caledonian Double(￡200/passenger), Club rooms (￡170/passenger), Classic rooms (￡120/passenger) and Comfort seats (￡50/passenger). Book anytime if available.
Notice: These are single (one-way) tickets; to make a return journey, just buy two single tickets.
Oops! a family getaway can often feel like someone is missing if your furry friend is left behind. If you are travelling in a Caledonian Double or Club room, you're welcome to bring up to 2 pets with an additional fare as low as ￡30 per room.
1. What is promoted in this text?| A．A travel package. | B．A train service. |
| C．A family plan. | D．An accommodation service. |
| A．Wi-Fi signals | B．priority boarding |
| C．on-board breakfast | D．charging points |
| A．￡230. | B．￡330. | C．￡660. | D．￡740. |
| A．It is swift. | B．It is cheap. | C．It is convenient. |
| A．Staff and passenger. |
| B．Husband and wife. |
| C．Mom and son. |
