| A．The traffic in the city is unbearable to him. |
| B．He is used to living outside of the city. |
| C．There's no fresh air inside the city. |
| A．When buses leave for Chicago. |
| B．Where the bus station is. |
| C．If there is any bus going to Chicago. |
3 . Sydney has a huge bus system. No buses accept cash, and a ticket needs to be bought ahead of time. The buses often run at busy hours and regularly during the day. The Sydney Explorer bus provides air — conditioned service and stops at 27 tourist attractions. Spartner, the Bondi Explorer, stops at 19 attractions. Tickets allow holders to jump on and off as they please, and they can be used for one or two days. It's an easy way o see the city and the surroundings.
Sydney's train service runs throughout the central city area and the surroundings. Tickets can be bought from machines that operate 24 hours a day or from ticket offices. The monorail(单轨火车) travels through central Sydney. It is the most excellent way to gain a good view of the whole city. The monorail runs every three to five minutes, and it takes 15 minutes to complete its journey. Sydney is built around a harbor, and the Parramatta River has a large ferry(渡船) system. It serves the area around the harbor. These include Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbor, Rose Bay, the North Shore, Cockatoo Island and Sydney Olympic Park. The ferries have operated for more than 135 years and 14 million passengers take the ferries each year.
Water taxis can offer special services that some visitors enjoy, such as transporting passengers to specific locations, offering guided tours of waterways and so on. The tickets sell for 20 Australian dollars for a day or 57 Australian dollar for a week. It is strange, isn't it?
1. What should people take when getting on the bus in Sydney?| A．Cash. | B．Tickets. | C．Change. | D．Bank cards. |
| A．can stop the bus at any time | B．can visit the city at night |
| C．should buy two tickets to get on and off the bus | D．can get on and off the bus many times with a ticket |
| A．By monorail. | B．By bus. | C．By train. | D．By ferry. |
| A．It is much faster. | B．It is much cheaper. |
| C．It can reach more places. | D．It can provide special services. |
4 . 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 |
1.使用私家车带来的问题
2.更环保的交通方式及其益处。
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If you are living for a long period of time in China, chances are you will want to purchase your own bicycle so that you can use it whenever you want for transportation or just for the enjoyment of riding. Even if you don’t use a bicycle for everyday transportation, owning one can be a great way of enjoying some of the trails in the rural areas, just for fun. However, if you are just visiting China, renting a bicycle can be a more convenient choice.
It is important to choose the correct bicycle for your use. You’ll find that in China, the one-speed style of bicycle is extremely popular. These bicycles are great if you want to ride around in the city to see the sights. They are quite comfortable and easy to ride. You can often rent a bicycle for an entire day for around $15.
However, if you wish to ride on some of the rural paths, a mountain bike style would be a better choice. They are great for different kinds of road surfaces, providing for a safer ride. If you are planning to have a desire to tour and still be able to carry packages with you, then a touring bike would be the best choice. These are generally the most expensive to rent, but are extremely handy for carrying packages and even some of your luggage along with you.
1. The opening paragraph probably tells us that .
| A．riding bicycle is very popular to Chinese people |
| B．Chinese people use bicycles only for transportation |
| C．Americans use bicycles only for sport and exercise |
| D．Riding bicycles is the main means of transportation |
| A．buy a bike | B．borrow a bike |
| C．steal a bike | D．rent a bike |
| A．It’s worth at least 15 dollars |
| B．You can’t ride it in the countryside. |
| C．It is easy for you to travel in the city |
| D．You have to return it the next day. |
| A．you have to ride on the road in the countryside |
| B．you have some packages to carry while traveling |
| C．you want to enjoy the sights in the big cities |
| D．it is suitable for all kinds of road surfaces |
7 . Stewart Island Ferry Services
While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion(远足) from Invercargill and Bluff. Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans(快艇). During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds.
Free tea and coffee on board.
Interpretation handouts are available (English only).
Wheelchair access available.
Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries—max. two bags per person. Additional baggage is by advance arrangement.
Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost—reservations recommended).
| FERRY TO STEWART ISLAND Depart Bluff All year 9:30 a.m. Sep—May 5:00 p.m. Oct—Apr 11:00 a.m. Jun—Aug 4:30 p.m. Late Dec—mid Jan 8:00 a.m. | FERRY TO BLUFF Depart Stewart Island All year 8:00 a.m. Sep—May 3:30 p.m. Oct—Mar 6:00 p.m. Apr 5:00 p.m. Jun—Aug 3:00 p.m. Late Dec—mid Jan 9:30 a.m. |
| Other departures as locally advertised Duration 1hr Check in 30 minutes before to the scheduled departure time. (Check-in and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes before to times stated above.) | |
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1. If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.| A．refer to the handouts first | B．use wheelchair access |
| C．make a reservation | D．park it 30 minutes before departure time |
| A．At 8:00 a.m.. | B．At 9:30 a.m.. |
| C．At 11:00 a.m.. | D．At 3:00 p.m.. |
| A．Tea and coffee are free for passengers. |
| B．Children go free for travel for about 15 days. |
| C．Travelers can see some seabirds during the crossing. |
| D．Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage. |
8 . Notice of fare increase and bus schedule changes
Due to budget cuts and a review of reduction of routes in thinly populated areas, the Department of Transportation will be making the following changes to the city’s bus services. The effective date of these changes will be April 1, 2020.
Fare increase
Cash fares on all bus routes will increase by $0.25 from $2.25 to $2.50. Student tickets will increase by $0.10 from $1.40 to $1.50. Ticket prices for passengers under 12 and over 65 will remain the same at $0.75. Transit Passes will also be increasing, from $95 to $105 per month.
Bus schedule changes
Service reductions: Service will be reduced on Bus #45 (Airport to Downtown) and Bus #18 (San Peters to Aracade Mall) from noon until 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The frequency of the service will be changed from every 12 minutes to every 15 minutes.
Service changes: Changes will be made to the routes of Bus #6 (Downtown to Orange Park) and Bus #85 (Downtown to Orchard Church). The new last northbound (向北的) bus will leave downtown at 10:05 p.m., and the new last southbound bus will leave the particular stations at 10:02 p.m.
Schedule change: To help with the traffic flow due to the school dismissal (放学) times of both Renege High and Alltie Elementary, Bus #73 will change its eastbound trip to operate 10 minutes later. The trips will leave Renege High at 2:45, 2:56, 3:05, and 3:16 p.m.
1. Why is the city cutting back some routes?| A．Most citizens were upset about the buses being too noisy. |
| B．Some neighborhoods don’t have many people living there. |
| C．Government officials seldom take public transport. |
| D．Students don’t need to ride public buses any more. |
| A．$2.50. | B．$2.25. |
| C．$1.50. | D．$0.75. |
| A．Bus #85. | B．Bus #73. |
| C．Bus #18. | D．Bus #6. |
9 . 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．At 6:30. | B．At 8:30. | C．At 10:30. |
