1 . It was the sports professionals (专业人员) among bikers, such as mountain bikers, that first used helmets (头盔) when they rode. The UCI-Union Cycliste Internationale, the ruling body of cycling, never required mandatory (强制的) helmet use.
| A．As a result, more and more cyclists are abandoning helmets |
| B．However, as one took the lead, others followed |
| C．so it is mandatory now in many countries for cyclists to wear a helmet |
| D．Australia was the first country to make wearing cycle helmets mandatory |
| E．Not wearing a helmet can cause injuries to cyclists |
| F．In Spain, cyclists have to wear a helmet outside urban (城镇) areas except when going uphill |
| G．Studies show there is a serious connection between cycling accidents and the risk of hurting heads |
1. Which bus goes to River Drive?
| A．No. 16. | B．No. 14. | C．No. 6. |
| A．Where to change buses. | B．The ticket price. | C．How to get some change. |
1. How long has Dave been in China?
| A．For 2 years. | B．For 2 weeks. | C．For 2 months. |
| A．Chengdu. | B．Suzhou. | C．Guangzhou. |
| A．The food. | B．The scenery. | C．The people. |
1. Why did the woman get off the taxi after five minutes?
| A．The taxi broke down. | B．The taxi was out of gas. | C．The driver was a green hand. |
| A．At 8:00 a. m. | B．At 8:20 a. m. | C．At 8:40 a. m. |
| A．She is always late for work. |
| B．She doesn’t want to pay the parking fees. |
| C．There is no more room available in the car. |
| A．By bus. | B．By car. | C．By subway. |
5 . Backpacking Tour of China
Are you looking for an oriental adventure? Join our 9-day tour and explore China—a country famous for its delicious food, cute pandas and the longest wall in the world! Our China backpacking tour combines history and culture, exciting activities and popular sites.
Day 1—Hong Kong
•Start your adventure at the hotel
•Receive a full introduction from the tour leader
•Board a famous Chinese high-speed train to get to the mainland of China
Day 2 to 4—Chengdu
•Meet your new adventure leader
•Spend the afternoon learning some helpful Mandarin phrases at a free lesson
•Visit the lovable pandas at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding as they eat their bamboo shoots for breakfast
•Board the night train to Xi’an
Day 5 to 6—Xi’an
•Visit the unmissable Terracotta Warriors
•Cycle around the ancient city’s walls on a bike
•Explore the Bell and Drum Towers
•Experience a Chinese night out
Day 7 to 8—Hangzhou
•Head to the famous West Lake, a UNESCO Heritage Site
Take a boat to one of the islands
•Hike up to Jiuyao Mountain to see the impressive sunset
•Visit China National Tea Museum
Day 9—Macao
•Visit the historic center and spend time at the Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Travel across the sea on a high-speed ship back to Hong Kong, arriving at 20:30.
•Time to say goodbye at the hotel that you started at. Congratulations, you’ve completed your tour of China!
1. Where can you get a better idea of China’s tea culture?| A．In Xi’an. | B．In Chengdu. | C．In Hangzhou. | D．In Hong Kong. |
| A．Visit cultural heritage sites. | B．Learn to communicate in Chinese. |
| C．Enjoy the beautiful sunset scenery. | D．Go on a bike tour on the city’s walls. |
| A．By train. | B．By plane. | C．By subway. | D．By sea. |
| A．At 10:05 a.m. | B．At 10:15 a.m. | C．At 10:50 a.m. |
| A．Ask another person. | B．Follow the man. | C．Call the police. |
| A．By train. | B．By car. | C．By plane. |
1. What are the man and woman looking for?
| A．An inexpensive hotel. |
| B．A modern hotel. |
| C．A comfortable hotel. |
| A．A policewoman. | B．A passer-by | C．A waitress. |
| A．In the next street. |
| B．Two-minute drive to the west. |
| C．Next to a bank. |
| A．In a restaurant. | B．In a street. | C．In a hotel. |
10 . Singapore’s public transport system (公共交通系统) is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local (当地人). There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city-— trains, buses and taxis.
TRAINS
Trains run from 6 a. m. 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 all you like.
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
BUSES
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares (车费) start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he cannot give changes.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies — City Cab (6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and tabs (6552 8888). Booking (预订) can also be made easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENTAL(租) CARS
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 dental, call Avis on +65 6737 1668.
1. If you need to find the bus number, you may call _______| A．+65 6737 1668 | B．6552 8888 |
| C．1800 767 4333 | D．6552 2222 |
| A．only trains | B．both buses and trains |
| C．both buses and taxis | D．only dental cars |
| A．Ask the driver how much your ticket is | B．Take your own license with you |
| C．Buy the bus map of Singapore | D．Book your ticket ahead of time |
| A．A science report. | B．A diary. |
| C．A novel. | D．A travel guide. |
