1. What is the urgent update about?
A.Changes on train tracks. |
B.Late arrival of trains. |
C.Train maintenance. |
A.Railway engineers. | B.Station managers. | C.Safety officers |
A.That tickets are sold out quickly. |
B.That trains break down on the way. |
C.That many passengers miss their trains. |
A.Be aware of bad phone signals. |
B.Buy food before boarding the train. |
C.Set online payment methods in advance. |
A.By taxi. | B.By bus. | C.On foot. |
The first underwater tunnel—Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in South Asia, undertaken by China Communications Construction Company, opened in Bangladesh on Saturday.
The project, which was designed
As part of the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Economic Corridor, the tunnel is an important link in the Belt and Road Initiative. Not only will it
4 . Traveling by train can be a romantic way to see the world. Here are some fantastic train trips to add to your travel bucket list.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway
Where it goes: Xining to Lhasa
How long it takes: 20 hours and 55 minutes
Why not start with the world’s highest train ride? The gorgeous 1,215-mile journey only makes seven stops as it passes through four different biological community. Booking between April and November bodes for better weather, though the stunning views of grasslands, wetlands, mountains and deserts are always breathtaking.
Eurostar
Where it goes: London to/ from Paris
How long it takes: Two hours and 15 minutes
Eurostar is a popular way for folks to get from London to Paris, but it has another draw that makes it a great bucket-list train trip. For 20 minutes, you’ll actually be riding 150 feet underwater through the famed English Channel. Trains leave from St. Pancras/King’s Cross in London and arrive in Gare du Nord [ in Paris].
Orient Express
Where it goes: Paris to Istanbul ( original route)
The Orient Express is one of the most famous train journeys in history, with movies and murder- mystery novels undoubtedly adding to its mystery and fascination. You can still ride its original route — all of which is included in a Eurail Global Pass.
Trans-Siberian Railway
Where it goes: Moscow to Vladivostok
How long it takes: Seven days
The Trans-Siberian Railway is another historically famous railroad that should be on your bucket list. It’s also the world’s longest continuous railway, clocking in at 5,772 miles from Moscow to Vladivostok, Russia. Along the way, you’ll pass through eight times zones and have plenty of time to see the beautiful Russian countryside.
1. What features Qinghai-Tibet Railway?A.The height of the train ride. | B.The top-speed travel time. |
C.The overall length of the railway. | D.The varied zones along the route. |
A.The original ride route to Paris. |
B.Passing underwater through the English Channel. |
C.Running from English Channel to Gare du Nord. |
D.Diverse entertainments of murder-mystery movies. |
A.Eurostar. | B.Orient Express. |
C.Trans- Siberian Railway. | D.Qinghai-Tibet Railway. |
1. What is the number for flight information?
A.0800-0000-123. | B.0870-0000-123. | C.0870-0000-132. |
A.Train times. | B.Ship times. | C.Coach times. |
A.Problems in the forest. | B.Problems on the road. | C.Problems at home. |
A.Where to travel. | B.Useful numbers. | C.Accommodation. |
6 . I’ve spent over a year in India, and in those 365 plus days, I’ve learned a lot about getting around Indian cities.My biggest lessons have been learned through being cheated, particularly by taxi and rickshaw (人力车) drivers, but that doesn’t mean those are bad ways to travel, as long as you know what you’re doing.Below are the best ways to get around the city of Delhi, India, and tips for how to keep from being the victim of scams (欺骗).
Taking taxis is a great way to get around the city of Delhi and chances are, if you arrive in Delhi by plane, as soon as you make it through customs, you’ll be swarmed by Indian taxi drivers.At the Delhi airport, be sure to arrange for a taxi to your hotel at one of the two Delhi Traffic Police Taxi Booths.One is inside the airport, and one is outside.The key is to make sure to go to a booth run by the police, rather than by independent taxi drivers.
Rickshaws are one of my favorite ways to get around Indian cities, in part because it’s how the locals often travel.Autorickshaws are more common, but bicycle rickshaws are still used in Old Delhi.If you do have a chance to take a bicycle rickshaw, you should do it at least once for a unique experience that should only set you back about 15 rupees.Autorickshaw rates around Delhi range between 30 and 80 rupees, depending on distance.
If you really want to travel around Delhi like the locals, take a public bus.Indian buses become very crowded and most do not have air conditioning.They are, however, very cheap.A bus trip won’t set you back any more than 15 rupees, as long as you stay within the city limits.Since Indian buses get so crowded, try to board the bus at the start of the route so you can get a seat.
The train is a great way to get around within the city of Delhi.Fares are reasonable, between six and 22 rupees.All departure announcements are in both Hindi and English, and tokens can be purchased for between 6 and 22 rupees.
1. To avoid being cheated, you ought to if you want to take a taxi at the Delhi airport.A.pay more to the drivers to keep safe | B.show your ticket to the driver |
C.go to a policerun booth | D.go out of the airport |
A.save some money | B.enjoy the comfortable trip |
C.gain a unique experience | D.help the local rickshaw drivers |
A.You won’t have to pay much if you travel around by bus in India. |
B.It will be difficult for you to get a seat if you get on the bus halfway. |
C.A rickshaw driver only charges whatever amount you give him. |
D.You’ll have to speak English if you travel around in India. |
A.Hotel recommendations in Delhi. | B.Weather conditions in Delhi. |
C.Food and drink in Delhi. | D.Car rentals in Delhi. |
7 . During these days, the United States is full of cars. There are still some families without cars, but some families have two or more ones.
Cars are used for business. They are driven to offices and factories by workers who have no other way to get to their jobs. When salesmen are sent to different parts of the city, they have to drive in order to carry their products.
Sometimes small children must be driven to school. In some cities school buses are used only when children live more than a mile away from the school.
A.Too many cars are being driven. |
B.This is called forming a car pool. |
C.Cars are used for more than pleasure. |
D.You can choose your car according to the use of it. |
E.Farmers have to drive into the city in order to get supplies. |
F.Still, it is not safe for young children to take the school bus. |
G.When children are too young to walk too far, their mothers take turns driving them to school. |
1. Where does Michelle Ray come from?
A.A middle-sized city. | B.A small town. | C.A big city. |
A.The Zen Garden. | B.The Highlands. | C.The Red River area. |
A.Go camping. | B.Study in a library. | C.Read at home. |
A.Late-night shopping. | B.Asian food | C.Louisville |
9 . On a sunny day, Linda and Jack were to try the new boat on the river. Linda jumped out of bed excitedly, got dressed quickly and woke up her brother Jack.
After
Suddenly, they found the boat sounded
“What was that?” shouted Jack.
“It looked like a crocodile to me!” said Linda. “We’d better be
“Let’s get the wooden oars,” said Jack. “Maybe we can
They tried but failed.
“We’re stuck on a sandbank,” said Linda. “We’ll just have to sit here having our
“It’s boring!” said Jack.
Suddenly, they felt the boat move .It moved slowly off the sandbank. And the engine started again. Just at the same time they noticed a black
They
The boat turned and went into the smaller channel. On both sides grew thick unknown trees.
1.A.meal | B.lunch | C.dinner | D.breakfast |
A.realized | B.discovered | C.found | D.thought |
A.sun | B.seat | C.fire | D.bank |
A.away | B.around | C.on | D.up |
A.water | B.flood | C.flow | D.position |
A.smoothly | B.normally | C.badly | D.hardly |
A.walking | B.laying | C.lying | D.sleeping |
A.sands | B.woods | C.air | D.water |
A.serious | B.brave | C.careful | D.slow |
A.bend | B.river | C.animal | D.boat |
A.put out | B.broke down | C.gave in | D.got off |
A.planned | B.managed | C.tried | D.intended |
A.stuck | B.delayed | C.stopped | D.kept |
A.expect | B.give | C.use | D.push |
A.rest | B.picnic | C.sightseeing | D.fun |
A.fall | B.come | C.rise | D.run |
A.snake | B.figure | C.shade | D.fish |
A.gave up | B.started | C.ended | D.went on |
A.leading off | B.separating from | C.dividing into | D.leaving for |
A.observe | B.watch | C.explore | D.play |