1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
| A．Tourist and tour guide. | B．Car renter and customer. | C．Police and civilian. |
| A．Disappointed. | B．Excited. | C．Scared. |
2 . China’s new bullet train is now the world’s fastest land vehicle (交通工具) China Rail-way Rolling Stock Corporation showed the production version of its magnetic levitation (磁悬浮) bullet train in Qingdao on Tuesday. State media says the train has a top speed of 373 mph. That speed doesn’t just make it the fastest train in the world, but makes it the fastest land vehicle. The bullet train is able to travel at such high speeds because of magnetic levitation. The technology uses electro-magnetic force to levitate the body of the vehicle less than two inches from the rails and drive it forward along the tracks. By riding on a cushion of air, friction (摩擦力) is completely reduced, allowing it to travel faster than traditional trains where wheels and rails are constantly in contact. Although China has made use of the technology for a couple decades now, it’s only ever been used at very limited areas.
China Railway says its bullet train will greatly help cut down travel time. At top speedy the vehicle will be able to complete the 754-mile trip between Beijing and Shanghai in just two and a half hours. That same trip takes just over three hours by plane, five and a half hours by current high-speed rail options or 12 hours by car. That could make the train an especially attractive travel option for business travelers in the country. It’s unclear when the new bullet train will go into operation. The vehicle that the company showed off on Tuesday is the finished article.
Of course, the train’s record might not stand for long. The Central Japan Railway Company is testing a maglev train. It will be able to top out at 375 mph, according to New Atlas. But that isn’t expected to be shown in public until 2027 at the earliest. That gives China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation plenty of time to refine and upgrade its bullet train and push its top speed even higher.
1. What can we know about the China’s new bullet train?| A．It is the fastest land vehicle. |
| B．It is close to the speed of sound. |
| C．It has gone into operation widely. |
| D．It has taken the place of the traditional train. |
| A．The poor management of it. |
| B．The lack of money used to improve the train. |
| C．The competition from Japanese company. |
| D．The shortage of creativity from its engineers. |
| A．Objective. | B．Doubtful. |
| C．Unconcerned. | D．Unfriendly. |
| A．The world’s most costly train. | B．The China’s new bullet train. |
| C．The China’s modern trains. | D．The world’s fastest vehicle. |
1. Where is the woman right now?
| A．In a concert hall. | B．On a freeway. | C．At a gas station. |
| A．Pick up the woman. | B．Fix a car. | C．See a late show. |
| A．By car. | B．By plane. | C．By train. |
1. Where does the conversation take place?
| A．At the airport. | B．On the phone. | C．At the ticket office. |
| A．At 11:30 a.m. | B．At 12:15 p.m. | C．At 12:40 p.m. |
| A．Red. | B．Black. | C．Blue. |
1. How did the man travel around the world?
| A．By car. | B．By motorbike. | C．By train. |
| A．A bit boring. | B．Not adventurous. | C．Impractical sometimes. |
8 . There are three main forms of public transport in Singapore—trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like. If you need more information, just call Train Station at 6222-5165.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always to ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can’t give change. If you need help, just call Tran-sit Link at 1800-767-4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552-2222), Comfort (6552-1111) and Tibs (6552-8888). Booking can also be easy by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL CARS(租车)
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city.It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see. For car rental? call Avis at 65-6737-1668.
1. With an EZ-Link card, you can take ________.| A．only trains | B．both buses and trains |
| C．only rental cars | D．both buses and taxis |
| A．trouble. | B．fun | C．scene. | D．cost. |
| A．A foreigner has no trouble finding his way around. |
| B．It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train. |
| C．To see a lot in Singapore we have to rent a car. |
| D．It’s very easy for visitors to travel in Singapore. |
9 . Bike Share Toronto is the city’s official bike share program, designed to give locals and visitors a fun, affordable and convenient alternative to walking, taxis, buses and the subway. There are 200 Bike Share Toronto stations and 2,000 bikes across the city, making Bike Share the most accessible way to get around and explore.
How it works
●Become an Annual Member or buy a day Pass to access the system.
●Find an available bike nearby, and get a ride code or use your member key to unlock it.
●Take as many short rides as you want while your pass or membership is active.
●Return your bike to any station, and wait for the green light on the dock (停靠点) to make sure it’s locked.
Choose a plan
●For visitors
Day Pass: $7. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 24-hour period.
3-Day Pass: $15. Unlimited 30-minute rides in a 72-hour period.
●For locals
Monthly Pass: $25. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a month.
Annual Membership: $90. Unlimited 30-minute rides for a whole year. The Annual Membership is the best deal for locals of Toronto and other frequent riders.
The first 30 minutes of each ride is included with the membership or pass price. Avoid extra fees by dropping off your bike every 30 minutes at any other station. If you keep a bike out for longer than 30 minutes at a time, you will be charged an extra $1.50 for the first 30 minutes over, $4 for the next 30 minutes, and $7 for each additional 30 minutes after that.
Contact us
●Customer Service: (855)898-2388
●Repair Service: (855)898-2378
●Corporation Partners: (855)898-2398
●Employment Opportunities: (855)898-2498
1. Which is the most suitable choice for locals in Toronto?| A．Annual Membership | B．3-Day Pass | C．Monthly Pass | D．Day Pass |
| A．$5.5 | B．$9.5 | C．$12.5 | D．$15.5 |
| A．(855)898-2399 | B．(855)898-2498 |
| C．(855)898-2378 | D．(855)8989-2398 |
1. Where is the man going?
| A．Bank of China. |
| B．Agricultural Bank of China. |
| C．Joindoor Supermarket. |
| A．The man isn’t familiar with the area. |
| B．Bank of China is near Joindoor Supermarket. |
| C．It is about ten minutes’ walk from where they are standing. |
| A．She will draw a map for the man. |
| B．She will show him the way to the bank. |
| C．She will help the man to get money from the bank. |
| A．Open-minded. | B．Warm-hearted. | C．Honest. |
