1. When will the woman’s flight arrive in Shanghai?
| A．At 7: 00 p. m. | B．At 4: 00 p. m. | C．At 2: 00 p. m. |
| A．Get some sleep. | B．Do some reading. | C．Watch short videos. |
| A．On foot. | B．By taxi. | C．By subway. |
1. Which apartment is the man looking for?
| A．Apartment 12. | B．Apartment 20. | C．Apartment 24. |
| A．Order some food. | B．Go to a grocery store. | C．Mail a letter. |
| A．Her family is unhappy to live here. | B．It's inconvenient for her to go to work. |
| C．There's no supermarket nearby. | |
1. At what time does the man usually arrive at school?
| A．9:00 a.m. | B．9:10 a.m. | C．9:30 a.m |
| A．Work meetings’ plans. | B．The man’s lateness. | C．School classes’ organization. |
1. What is probably the speaker’s job?
| A．A hotel manager. | B．A weather reporter. | C．An air traffic controller. |
| A．A heavy snowstorm. | B．A thick cloud. | C．A typhoon. |
| A．Hotel information. | B．Chairs and benches. | C．Pillows and blankets. |
| A．Update the crowd. |
| B．Give passengers ticket refunds. |
| C．Let people get ready for departure. |
5 . Bright-line will officially begin its long-awaited high-speed train service to Orlando, Florida, on Friday. Here’s what travelers should know about Bright-line.
What cities does Bright-line serve in Florida?
Bright-line serves Miami, Aventura, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.Orlando service begins on Friday.
Bright-line aims to expand service to Tampa in its next phase.
How long will it take?
Travel between Miami and Orlando is scheduled to take just over 3.5 hours, according to Bright-line’s website.
How much do Bright-line tickets cost?
Bright-line offers two classes of service: Smart Fares, which is described as a “comfortable business class” with leather seats, power ports and free Wi-Fi, and Premium, which is comparable to first class with free snacks and drinks, priority boarding, checked bags and a special lounge.
One-way Smart fares between South Florida and Orlando start at $79 for a limited time for travelers 13 and older. The starting rate for kids between the ages of 2 and 12 is $39. Additionally, an automatic 25%off is applied to Smart Fares for groups of four or more people traveling together.
Premium fares start at $149.
Tickets can be purchased at Bright-line stations,on the company’s website and through its app.
Is there a student discount?
Beginning this fall, students at select colleges and universities can receive up to 25%off Smart fares if they create their Bright-line account with their student email address.
The list of participating universities is available online.
Is Bright-line pet-friendly?
Dogs and cats are allowed on Bright-line trains. The website’s pet policy says that pets must be leashed or crated while in Bright-line stations and on trains. The West Palm Beach and Fort Lauder dale stations have pet relief areas.
1. What is the minimum single fare for a couple with 10-year-old twins?| A．236. | B．177. | C．158. | D．59. |
| A．Taking Smart Fares. |
| B．Creating a bank account. |
| C．Providing their email address. |
| D．Participating in activities online. |
| A．Any pet can be taken on Bright-line trains. |
| B．Bright-line will serve up to 6 six cities in Florida. |
| C．People can spend only 3.5 hours from Miami to Orlando. |
| D．Smart Fares offers more luxurious experiences than Premium. |
1. How does the woman suggest the man travel?
| A．By car. | B．By bus. | C．By subway. |
| A．To find a job. | B．To take a class. | C．To meet his friend. |
7 . As a most popular tourist destination, Pearl Harbor is one of the most significant places in U.S. history and today. To make the most of your visit, consider one of these guided Pearl Harbor tours from Waikiki.
E Noa Tours – Salute to Pearl Harbor The tour company provides transportation from Waikiki and allows you to visit with the guidance of an expert. You can visit the USS Arizona Memorial free of charge. Price: Adults from $46;kids from $36 |
Karma Tour Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Passport “A Complete Experience” On this half-day tour from Waikiki, you’ll have a chance to see the entirety of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial.You’ll also get a brief history lesson as you roll through downtown Honolulu on the way back to your departure point. Recent tourists praise this tour, noting that it’s informative as well as kid-friendly. Price: Adults from $199;kids from $179 |
Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & Hawaiian History Tour This small-group tour transports travelers from Waikiki to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. After your visit, you’ll drive through the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific before the ride back to Honolulu, which will be accompanied by a history lesson of local landmarks. Price: Adults from $79.99;kids from $39.99 |
Roberts Hawaii Tours & Activities – Pearl Harbor, and City Tour If you’re looking for a small-group tour of Pearl Harbor, this is one of the best. Limited to 15 participants, this tour includes tickets and plenty of time to explore the rest of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Price: Adults from $66; kids from $42 |
1. How much will you pay for visiting the USS Arizona Memorial ?
| A．$36. | B．$79.99. | C．$179. | D．free. |
| A．It’s fit for children. |
| B．It’s not informative. |
| C．It includes 15 participants. |
| D．It provides a physical lesson. |
| A．E Noa Tours – Salute to Pearl Harbor. |
| B．Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona & Hawaiian History Tour. |
| C．Roberts Hawaii Tours & Activities – Pearl Harbor,and City Tour. |
| D．Karma Tour Hawaii – Pearl Harbor Passport “A Complete Experience” . |
8 . Cruise and Waymo are two companies that have been developing self-driving taxis, sometimes called “robotaxis” (robot + taxi). Until recently, the cars have had a human in the driver’s seat, ready to take over if there was a problem. But the newest self-driving cars don’t have anyone in the driver’s seat. They are programmed to do everything on their own, including obeying the rules of the road, following speed limits, and avoiding people and other cars.
In early August, Waymo and Cruise were given full permission to operate their robotaxis. The companies were allowed to run as many driverless cars as they wanted, 24 hours a day. And the companies weren’t required to have safety drivers in their cars. The move was a big step for self-driving cars, and many people were excited about the change. The new rules also allowed the companies to charge for every ride, which meant that the robotaxis could finally start to earn money.
But almost immediately, there were problems. A Cruise car crashed into a fire truck, sending a person to the hospital. Later, a Cruise car stopped working in the middle of a crossroad, causing a traffic jam. As a result, Cruise was told to take half of its robotaxis off the roads.
In one recent example, a self-driving car got stuck in wet concrete because it didn’t know that wet concrete was different from a road. In another case, a robotaxi killed a dog. The self-driving system knew the dog was there, but didn’t know how to avoid it. One group that is upset about self-driving cars has found an unusual way to protest: putting traffic cones (圆锥体) on the robotaxis. The cone confuses the car’s driving system and leaves them unable to move.
In spite of the problems, both Waymo and Cruise are planning to expand their self-driving car service to other cities. Cruise has plans to bring their robotaxis to at least 15 cities. Waymo says its driverless system will soon be able to work “in any city, on any kind of vehicle”. Though the quality of self-driving cars is improving, it’s likely to be a while before most people view them as safe.
1. What was the latest change to the robotaxis recently?| A．They were able to really make money. |
| B．They could obey the traffic rules by itself. |
| C．They could run 24 hours on the road a day. |
| D．They didn’t have a human driver any more. |
| A．They killed a person in an accident. |
| B．They couldn’t avoid the traffic cones. |
| C．They sometimes broke down on the roads. |
| D．They couldn’t recognise the concrete road. |
| A．It is very convenient to take robotaxis. |
| B．The safety of robotaxis is still a problem. |
| C．Robotaxis should be expanded in the cities. |
| D．The driverless system of robotaxis is perfect. |
| A．Robotaxis Will Expand to More Cities |
| B．Robotaxis Has a Perfect Self-driving System |
| C．Robotaxis Move Forward, but Face Problems |
| D．Robotaxis Cause Many Accidents on the Roads |
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10 . California is speeding up the launch of its robotaxi. Cars without drivers are already becoming a common sight on San Francisco’s winding and foggy streets with a lot of hills. But they’ve been limited in their areas and time of operation, and in some cases have had human safety monitors on board. Last week, California officials voted to remove most restrictions for the two leading self-driving car companies, Waymo and Cruise, letting them charge for rides anywhere in the city 24/7. It’s a critical moment for the industry, which has grown to more than 40 companies reaching millions of miles on public roads every year.
If this is the future, it’s still a tough nut in progress. One San Francisco driverless vehicle rolled into an active fire scene and prevented firefighters from carrying out their work. Others have stopped dead in the middle of traffic. There were 93 reported traffic incidents involving robotaxis in March alone. California regulators shouldn’t be giving robotaxis a free pass. Driverless cars could make a difference to the city streets the way gas-powered automobiles did a century ago. The objection to driverless cars has been similar, too. In San Francisco, one activist group has begun coning self-driving taxis—placing a simple orange cone (圆锥体) on the metal cover of the engine, which seems to “paralyze” an autonomous vehicle.
“I wanted to love robotaxis,” said Elaine Moore in the Financial Times. “Eliminating human error would undoubtedly make roads safer. But then came the time I hailed a Cruise car. A few minutes into the journey, the car suddenly changed course, extending the estimated time to arrival for no reason. Then the car just stopped. We tried to exit but the doors remained locked. Although it was only for a few seconds, it still made me pause before I hopped in another robotaxi anytime soon.”
“These horror stories remain the exception,” said Benjamin Schneider in the MIT Technology Review. “Over the past few years, Cruise and Waymo have added up to over a million driverless miles without accidents in major American cities.” At certain times in San Francisco, he estimated that 1 in 10 cars on the road has no driver behind the wheel. He was amazed that so few people are aware of how quickly this industry is advancing, or have considered the near-term labor and transportation impacts. Like it or not, robotaxis are here.
1. What does “this” refer to in the second paragraph?| A．Restrictions will be cancelled for the self-driving cars. |
| B．Francisco’ streets will be upgraded by California regulators. |
| C．Robotaxis will be in full wings in California around the clock. |
| D．Millions of miles on public roads will be monitored every year. |
| A．To fight against the San Francisco government. |
| B．To make the robotaxis unable to function properly. |
| C．To push for technological progress in driverless cars. |
| D．To imitate what gas-powered automobiles did a century ago. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Unclear. | C．Skeptical. | D．Opposed. |
| A．Robotaxis: a perfect replacement of gas cars |
| B．Robotaxis: an immediate launch of driverless cars |
| C．Robotaxis: an advanced technology around the world |
| D．Robotaxis: a tough issue of transportation in America |
