| A．A holiday. | B．The coast. | C．A flight. |
2 . 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．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. |
4 . 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. |
| A．The Single Trip. | B．The 24-Hour Pass. |
| C．The 3-Day Pass. | D．The Annual Membership. |
| A．Buy another key. | B．Pay extra money. |
| C．Get a driving license. | D．Ride it within 30 minutes. |
5 . Foreign drivers will have to pay on the spot fines of up to￡900 for breaking the traffic law to be carried out next month.
If they do not have enough cash or a working credit card, their vehicles will be clamped (扣留) until they pay — and they will face an additional fee of ￡80 for getting back their vehicles.
The law will also apply to British citizens. The fines will be described officially as “deposits” when the traffic law takes effect, because the money would be returned if the driver went to court and was found not guilty. In practice, very few foreign drivers are likely to return to Britain to deal with their cases.
Foreign drivers are rarely charged because police cannot take action against them if they fail to appear in court. Instead, officers often merely give warnings.
Three million foreign registered vehicles enter Britain each year. Polish vehicles make up 36 percent, French vehicles 10 percent and German vehicles 9 percent.
Foreign vehicles are 30 percent more likely to be in a crash than British registered vehicles. The number of crashes caused by foreign vehicles rose by 47 percent between 2003 and 2008. There were almost 400 deaths and serious injuries and 3,000 slight injuries from accidents caused by foreign vehicles in 2008.
The new law is partly intended to settle the problem of foreign lorry drivers ignoring limits on weight and hours at the wheel. Foreign lorries are three times more likely to be in a crash than British lorries. Recent spot checks found that three quarters of lorries that failed safety tests were registered overseas.
The standard deposit for a careless driving offence — such as driving too close to the vehicle in front or reading a map at the wheel — will be￡300. Deposits for speeding offences and using mobile phones will be￡60. Foreign drivers will not get points as punishment added to their licenses, while British drivers will.
1. The first paragraph serves as a(n) _______.| A．explanation | B．introduction |
| C．comment | D．background |
| A．￡60 | B．￡300 |
| C．￡900 | D．￡980 |
| A．limit the number of foreign vehicles entering Britain |
| B．increase the British government’s additional income |
| C．lower the rate of traffic accidents and injuries |
| D．get foreign drivers to appear in court |
| A．Gate 16. | B．Gate 18. | C．Gate 20. |
7 . 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 |
