A.By air. | B.By train. | C.In Fred’s car. |
During the past three decades,China
In 1997,China started
As trains become faster and more intelligent, their software and hardware systems will become more complex thus requiring
Flying cars may soon become a
The company plans to use flying vehicles in the future to avoid
The expert predicts there will be several early models of cars that can’t fly
4 . The Public Transport Fares in New York
On our website, you can find out how much it costs to ride the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North in the New York area.
★ Subways and buses
●Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses:$2.85.
●Express buses cost $6.85.
More information about subway and bus fares
●Riding the subway costs $2.85 for most riders. People with disabilities or who are 65 or older are qualified for a reduced fare.
●An unlimited ride MetroCard can save you money. It gives you unlimited rides for a certain length of time.
●MetroCards cost $1. All cards except for the Single Ride card are refillable (可充值的).
●Up to three children under 44 inches tall ride for free when they are with a fare-paying adult.
●You pay the fare at turnstiles (旋转闸门) before you aboard the train. You don’t have to do anything afterwards.
★ Railroads: LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) and Metro-North
●Fares vary based on when and where you are travelling.
●Buying tickets on your phone is the most convenient option.
More information about railroad fares
●Peak (高峰的) fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in New York City terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart New York City terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Metro-North trains, peak fares also apply to travel on any weekday train that leaves Grand Central Station between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
●Off-peak fares are charged at all other times on weekdays, all day on Saturday and Sunday, and on holidays.
●Use our trip planner to find fare information. Get schedules and directions and see whether a trip is during peak or off-peak hours.
1. How much might a subway trip cost a 68-year-old man with two children under 44 inches tall?A.$2.35. | B.$2.85. | C.$5.70. | D.$6.85. |
A.A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 10 pm. |
B.A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 7 am. |
C.A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 9 pm. |
D.A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 8:30 am. |
A.To know special offers. | B.To leave your advice. |
C.To check fare information. | D.To book a train ticket. |
1.举办该大赛意图及作品要求;
2.作品展出方式及颁奖时间。
注意:1.词数100左右,可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;
2.参考词汇:海报设计大赛 Poster Design Competition。
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1. How long did the volunteers live in the cave?
A.For 40 days. | B.For 15 days. | C.For 30 days. |
A.Their stomach. | B.Their body clock. | C.Each other. |
A.Taste. | B.Time. | C.Smell. |
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 . Movies about the future often show people travelling around in flying cars. Last Tuesday, that vision came a step closer to reality for a Japanese company called SkyDrive, as it showed off its new flying car, the SD-03, in action. The small car flew around for four minutes, staying about 1-2 meters off the ground.
The SD-03 is powered by batteries and has 8 motors, which lift it straight off the ground. What made this test flight special was that a pilot was on board. Toraohiro Fukuzawa, who leads SkyDrive,said, “Of the world’s over 100 flying car projects, only a handful have succeeded with a person on board.”
Many groups worldwide are working to develop flying cars. Some governments, including Japan’s, are supporting the idea, hoping that in the future, flying cars will be useful for short trips like taxi rides in cities. Flying cars could also help reach places that can’t be reached by road.
What happens when a motor fails? If flying cars are crossing a city, an accident could hurt not just people in the car, but people on the ground, too. That’s why the SD-03 has eight motors—as backups.
Some people believe flying cars reduce traffic jams. But new systems will be needed to help control traffic in the air. With many cars flying around, these systems would be too complicated to be managed in real time by humans. Besides, flying cars are expensive. When it’s ready, SkyDrive’s flying car is expected to sell for between $300,000 and $500,000.
However, people who believe in flying cars point out that cars and airplanes faced challenges at first, too. With time, many of the big problems were solved. By 2050, Mr. Fukuzawa hopes people will be able to fly anywhere inside Tokyo in just 10 minutes. “I think flying cars will become normal in the near future.” he says.
1. What was special about this test flight?A.The car flew higher. | B.The car was cheap. |
C.The car flew on its own. | D.The car carried a driver. |
A.To ensure its safety. | B.To increase its flying speed. |
C.To make it look cool. | D.To enable it to carry more weight. |
A.Their design. | B.Their application. |
C.Their cost. | D.Their disadvantages. |
A.They can be easily bought. | B.They have a long way to go. |
C.They have a promising future. | D.They are environmentally friendly. |
In hundreds of cities around the world, people can use a car
Car sharing works like this: people pay a fee
Car sharing works well for several reasons. Some people only need to drive from time to time. Usually, people only need a car for special reasons like moving things or
Members also don’t have to wait in line or fill out
Car sharing also
10 . Commuting has long been a problem for urban residents worldwide, especially for those living and working in big cities
Forty years ago when I came to Beijing to work for China Daily, people had the same
On the ground,
When I traveled on the subways of New York City, Tokyo and West Berlin in the 1980s, I was
Chinese cities,
A.as for | B.above all | C.by far | D.such as |
A.changeable | B.crowded | C.ordinary | D.regular |
A.videos | B.excuses | C.complaints | D.references |
A.At that time | B.In the meantime | C.From then on | D.For the moment |
A.covered | B.expected | C.included | D.represented |
A.window | B.background | C.trend | D.means |
A.streets | B.carriages | C.cinemas | D.railways |
A.expensive | B.private | C.various | D.permanent |
A.damaged | B.occupied | C.polluted | D.required |
A.eventually | B.deliberately | C.immediately | D.sincerely |
A.processed | B.burned | C.packed | D.decorated |
A.get on | B.bring about | C.come across | D.point to |
A.In any cases | B.To my surprise | C.By the way | D.As a result |
A.title | B.time | C.help | D.chance |
A.recording | B.attending | C.declaring | D.selecting |
A.stage performance | B.news reports | C.concrete evidence | D.wedding ceremony |
A.frightened | B.amazed | C.weighed | D.surrounded |
A.hoped | B.announced | C.consulted | D.insisted |
A.instead | B.however | C.perhaps | D.somehow |
A.simple | B.cosy | C.tiny | D.top |