9 . Our Most Popular Ways to Ride

☆ Single Trip

The Single Trip is perfect for quick,one-way trips from point A to point B. It costs $2 for one classic bike trip under 30 minutes.

How to Buy a Single Trip

Single trips can be bought in the Lyft app, Capital Bikeshare mobile app or at any kiosk (电话亭). Ready to buy one now?

☆ Day Passes

Short-term passes are perfect for tourists and visitors. Explore DC Area on two wheels!

Capital Bikeshare is a fun way to see the sights and get to local attractions. Take a bike out for a ride around the National Mall or explore the trails and scenery along the Potomac River.

Day Pass Choices

24-Hour Pass:$8

3-Day Pass :$17

Passes include unlimited (不受限制的) classic bike trips under 30 minutes.

How to Buy a Pass

24-Hour and 3-Day passes can be bought in the Capital Bikeshare mobile app or from a kiosk. Check out the step-by-step instructions to buy a pass and unlock a bike. Ready to buy one now?

☆Annual Membership

The Annual Membership is the best deal for DC people and other frequent (频繁的) riders.

Capital Bikeshare is a fun and affordable way to get around DC. It’s designed for quick and easy trips. Use it to go to work or school, get to meetings or just enjoy our beautiful area.

When you become a Capital Bikeshare member, you get a bike key that unlocks thousands of bikes in Washington, DC. You can take as many rides as you want throughout the year, and all classic bike trips under 30 minutes are included in your membership. Unlock an e-bike for an extra $1/ride. See extra pricing for e-bike parking and longer rides.

1. How much does it cost to ride a bike under 30 minutes with a pass?

A．$17.

B．$8.

C．$2.

D．Free.

2. Which of the following is the best choice for a DC worker?

A．The Single Trip.	B．The 24-Hour Pass.
C．The 3-Day Pass.	D．The Annual Membership.

3. What should you do if you want to ride an e-bike?

A．Buy another key.	B．Pay extra money.
C．Get a driving license.	D．Ride it within 30 minutes.

10 . 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.

2. What did the author probably mean by “I did a U-turn” in paragraph 4?

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.

3. What’s the author’s attitude toward driving a car in the last paragraph?

A．doubtful	B．concerned
C．positive	D．uncertain

4. Which of the following is the best title for the text?

A．A greener choice in life

B．Back behind the wheel

C．How to survive the lockdown

D．The disadvantages of public transport