1 . Delay Repay compensation (赔偿)
We know how annoying train delays can be, and we do our best to keep you moving. But if you arrive 15 minutes or more late at your destination because of a delay to a Southern Rail-way service, you can claim Delay Repay compensation.
How do I claim?
You need to make your claim within 28 days of your delay and include either:
●Your original ticket
●A ticket receipt (this is usually issued with your ticket)
●A copy of your season ticket
●If you are a registered Oyster Pay-As- You-Go user, a journey receipt
●For the key smartcard holders simply supply your full name, address and key card number so we can check your journey history
What compensation am I entitled to?
| Delays of 15-29 minutes | 25% of the single ticket price 12.5% of the return ticket price |
| Delays of 30-59 minutes | 50% of the single ticket price 25% of the return ticket price |
| Delays of 1 hour or more | 100% of the single ticket price 50% of the return ticket price |
| Delays of 2 hours or more | 100% of the single ticket price 100% of the return ticket price |
Donate your compensation
We have set up a partnership with both Samaritans and Railway Children, following customer feedback (反馈), giving you the option to donate to either cause if your train is delayed for 15 minutes or more. 100% of the funds raised by passengers will go to ensure that Samaritans and Railway Children can continue their life-saving and life-enhancing work. Simply apply for Delay Repay and select the charity that you would like to donate to.
1. What should a registered Oyster Pay- As-You-Go user provide to claim compensation?| A．A journey receipt. |
| B．The original ticket. |
| C．The key card number. |
| D．A copy of the season ticket. |
| A．12.5% of the ticket price. |
| B．25% of the ticket price. |
| C．50% of the ticket price. |
| D．100% of the ticket price. |
| A．It is a charitable organization. |
| B．It gathers passenger feedback. |
| C．It informs passengers of train delays. |
| D．It is 100% funded by Southern Railway. |
Chinese workers once demonstrated their great efficiency in 2018.
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The construction took place at the Nanlong Railway Station in the city of Longyan.
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3 . With nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas coming from all types of transportation, can we keep ourselves off gas-powered vehicles to avoid the worst effects? As more governments push for urgent action on climate change, quite a few companies are betting their future – that millions of consumers are finally ready for electricity-powered vehicles. Modern battery-powered cars are selling fast and zero- emission ( 排放) planes are coming. These changes, both leading to a more sustainable future, are reinventing how we get from here to there.
Cars and trucks are undergoing their greatest improvement since the automobile’s (汽车) existence more than a century ago. Almost overnight, the era of the electric car has arrived. Electricity has the advantage that it works without smell and with less noise. Global annual sales of electric vehicles are expected to soar from just over 3 million today to 14 million by 2025. Just a month after Ford unveiled an electric version of the popular F-150, customers had reserved more than 100,000 of them. The price is about $10,000 above the gas-powered one, but Ford says the electric model will cost much less to maintain. Everything creating a green revolution on the ground is of limited help in the sky for the time being.
High-storage batteries are useless at present when it comes to the technological challenge of launching a few hundred people into the sky and carrying them thousands of miles. No battery yet invented can power, say, a Boeing 747 from New York to London. Promising improvements, however, do add up. Developments with zero-emission, battery-powered electric engines are already happening in commercial flight, involving trips of limited duration and distance. Airlines specializing in short journeys with small planes will lead the way to electric flight.
Our planet’s health depends on zeroing out carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, and yet, by the timetable needed to address the climate challenge, the shift away from gas-powered vehicles remains far too slow. Nevertheless, the train has left the station. Someday, electric-powered transportation will be as common as air.
1. Why are many companies switching to electricity-powered vehicles?| A．To reinvent the way we travel. |
| B．To cut the costs of car production. |
| C．To improve the quality of products. |
| D．To pursue sustainable development. |
| A．It came into use a century ago. |
| B．It enjoys increasing popularity. |
| C．It sells better than the traditional one. |
| D．It costs less than the gas-powered one. |
| A．To show the disadvantages of battery power. |
| B．To emphasize the significance of short flights. |
| C．To stress the future prospects of electric planes. |
| D．To state the developments of commercial flight. |
| A．Train transportation has improved. |
| B．Green transportation is on its way. |
| C．The electric train is running regularly. |
| D．The gas-powered train has become the past. |
4 . New England Fall Leaf Rail Travels
Fall colors and fantastic destinations throughout the East Coast and beyond come to life on fall leaf train tours. New England Fall Leaf Rail Travels through a backdrop of gold rust and dark red are the best way to experience nature's greatest event as scenic trains take travelers to some of the United States' leading destinations for leaves. Admire the changing colors as you travel aboard heritage and Amtrak train lines and enjoy an up-close look at the scenery with coach tours and beautiful passenger liners. Select from a variety of fall leaf trips that highlight colorful destinations through sightseeing tours and attractive trips. Dip yourself in the fat-beauty of the Midwest in places like Northern Michigan, where guests enjoy the sights of Mackinac Island and Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Door County, famous for its spectacular Lake Michigan scenery and the endless wide countryside.
Travelers can go to the striking Smoky Mountains, stopping in beloved cities in both Tennessee and North Carolina. There are also packages that highlight New England in the fall, and these journeys include well-known regional destinations. The rail travels include guided tours in cities like Boston or scenic bus touts along byways. Some of the nation's most Picturesque heritage railways are also found in New England, for example, the Conway Scenic Railway in New Hampshire, which travels through the colorful peaks of the White Mountains
Charge:
Single price: $1,400 per person for 6 days
Group（more than one person）price: $1,200 per person for 6 days
Accommodation and airline tickets are included.
1. Which of the following are the highlights of the rail travels?| A．The oldest villages. | B．The latest trains. | C．Colourful leaves. | D．Traditional cultures. |
| A．Tour guides in Boston. | B．Free pictures of New England |
| C．A walk in the White Mountains | D．A hands-on climb to the top of the mountain. |
| A．$1,200. | B．$1,400. | C．$2,400 | D．$2,800. |
1. When did the accident happen?
| A．Around 12 at noon. | B．Around 1:00 pm. | C．Around 2:00 pm. |
| A．Its model. | B．Its color. | C．Its number. |
1. What should the man do when he gets out of the train station?
| A．Walk straight. | B．Go left. | C．Go right. |
| A．To a museum. | B．To a bank. | C．To a post office. |
People need transportation to move from one place to another. As time went by, transportation methods improved. Especially after the invention of airplanes, they made travel more convenient and
The airplane
Today, airplanes have many different
Many things
8 . Self-driving cars are just around the corner. Such vehicles will make getting from one place to another safer and less stressful. They also could cut down on traffic, reduce pollution and limit accidents. But how should driverless cars handle emergencies (突发情况)? People disagree on the answer. And that might put the brakes on this technology, a new study concludes.
To understand the challenge, imagine a car that suddenly meets some pedestrians in the road. Even with braking, it’s too late to avoid a crash. So the car’s artificial intelligence must decide whether to swerve (急转弯). To save the pedestrians, should the car swerve off the road or swerve into oncoming traffic? What if such options would likely kill the car’s passengers?
Researchers used online surveys to study people’s attitudes about such situations with driverless cars. Survey participants mostly agreed that driverless cars should be designed to protect the most people. That included swerving into walls (or otherwise sacrificing their passengers) to save a larger number of pedestrians. But there is a hitch (困境). Those same surveyed people want to ride in cars that protect passengers at all costs — even if the pedestrians would now end up dying. Jean Bonnefon is a psychologist at the Toulouse School of Economics in France. He and his colleagues reported their findings in Science.
“Autonomous cars can completely change transportation”, says study coauthor Iyad Rahwan. But, he adds, this new technology creates a moral dilemma (道德两难) that could slow its acceptance.
Makers of driverless cars are in a tough spot, Bonnefon’s group warns. Most buyers would want their car to be programmed to protect them in preference to other people. However, regulations might one day instruct that cars must act for the greater good. That would mean saving the most people. But the scientists think rules like this could drive away buyers. If so, all the potential benefits of driverless cars would be lost.
Compromises might be possible, Kurt Gray says. He is a psychologist at the University of North Carolina. He thinks that even if all driverless cars are programmed to protect their passengers in emergencies, traffic accidents will decrease. Those vehicles might be dangerous to pedestrians on rare occasions. But they “won’t speed, won’t drive drunk and won’t text while driving, which would be a win for society.”
1. The underlined word “challenge” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.| A．people’s negative attitudes towards self-driving cars |
| B．how self-driving cars reduce traffic accidents |
| C．the technical problems that self-driving cars have |
| D．how self-driving cars handle emergencies |
| A．self-driving cars’ artificial intelligence needs improvement |
| B．the busy traffic may be a problem for self-driving cars |
| C．people are in a moral dilemma about driverless cars |
| D．self-driving cars should be designed to protect drivers |
| A．Regulations are in favour of drivers. |
| B．Most people dislike self-driving cars now. |
| C．Self-driving car makers are in a difficult situation. |
| D．The potential benefits of driverless cars are ignored. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Critical. | D．Disapproving. |
Drunk driving is a very serious issue in China. It is
There are a number of reasons
More severe punishment is definitely necessary to prevent drunk driving.
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