1 . Since it’s made up of over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is not a train-heavy nation. That means coach buses are going to be your best choice for getting city-to-city. There is a small light rail system in the Manila metro area (called the Light Rail Transit System or “LRT” for short), but it has a bad name for being delayed most of the time.

If the phrase “coach bus” calls forth images of old Greyhounds, you’re off the mark. Because coaches in the Philippines are the primary means of intercity transit, many popular bus companies actually feature onboard attendants (think flight attendants, but, you know, on a bus) as well as entertainment centers, posh seats, and other comfortable accouterments (配备).

There’s no one central bus company in the Philippines, so central bus stations are uncommon. That means you need to know which company you want to take, what bus to get on, and where to catch it. Connect with a Filipino local for help when you’re planning your trip. They’ll help you figure out the who/what/where/when of bus transit and walk you through the entire process.

Besides coach buses, jeepneys are also very popular. They are old military jeeps left over from the US occupation of the Philippines which have since been converted into colorful, uniquely-Filipino private buses. They’re cheap, usually around 7 pesos or 0.25 per ride, they’re everywhere, and they’re probably the most popular form of mass transit in the Philippines.

More than anything though, jeepneys are colorful. The owners take lots of pride in their rides, and it’s common to see richly-painted jeepneys on most major roads. Where do you catch a jeepney and where do they go? Make it easy on yourself: have your local trip planner contain at least one jeepney ride into your travel plan—they’ll give you all the information you need.

1. How does a coach bus in the Philippines differ from a Greyhound?

A．Often running behind the schedule.

B．Traveling within the city area of Manila.

C．Painted with bright colors with low cost.

D．Comfortable equipment with fine service.

2. What can be impressive transit if you travel in the Philippines?

A．LRT.

B．Train.

C．Jeepney.

D．Coach bus.

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A．Jeepneys are popular as they are modern and comfortable.

B．A Filipino local is the best choice to help you plan your trip.

C．A central bus station can give you the information you need.

D．Coach buses provide the experience of a flight with low cost.

4. What can be the best title of the passage?

A．Tourist attractions in the Philippines

B．Cheap unique transit in the Philippines

C．Options of transportation in the Philippines

D．Special traveling experiences in the Philippines

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Where is the woman now?

A．At home.

B．At the airport.

C．In the office.

2. What time does the plane leave?

A．At 5:00 p.m.

B．At 6:00 p.m.

C．At 8:00 p.m.

3. Why is the man flying to Paris?

A．To visit his grandpa.

B．To do some business.

C．To celebrate a birthday.

4. What is the woman mainly worried about?

A．How she will ask for leave.

B．Who will take care of their son.

C．When she will meet the Swifts.

10 . Flight security rules are changing almost daily; however, there have been two main changes which seem likely to remain.

The first change is that international passengers flying to the USA are getting a pat-down at the gate. In some places this is being taken very seriously with a thorough check, but in many places the checks are cursory (粗略的) as people don’t think it contributes much to safety.

The second change is that the USA is increasing the number of air marshals (空警) on flights to, from and within their country. Action by passengers, whether security personnel or other flyers, is now seen as the most effective improvement in flight security since 9/11.

But it is likely that moves announced in 2010 to remove the liquids carry-on restrictions will be quietly dropped for political reasons.

No matter how well prepared a traveler is before a trip, there is a chance that security rules will change at the last minute or during travel. For example, for three days over Christmas last year those flying from other countries to the USA were not allowed out of their seats for the last hour of the flight. Some people flying in August found they were unable to carry on any bags after the liquid bomb attempt.

There are things passengers can do to save trouble:

 Before heading to the airport, check the rules posted on the airline’s website.

 Reduce the amount of baggage being carried on board, and especially the items in your pockets. Fewer items mean it’s easier to pass through security-quicker bag checks, less time needed to empty pockets at the metal detector.

 Allow more time between connecting flights and before departure.

 If you’ll have trouble standing in a queue for an extended period of time then arrange with your airline in advance for wheelchair assistance.

 Pick the fast-moving security lines — normally the ones filled with business travelers move fastest.

1. Why do many US airports pay little attention to the pat-down for international passengers?

A．It takes too much time.	B．It needs to be improved.
C．It is considered to be dangerous.	D．It is considered to be of little value.

2. What can we learn about the changes to flight security rules?

A．They are often unexpected.	B．They are often unnecessary.
C．They are not always effective.	D．They are the same everywhere.

3. How can you pass through airport security more quickly?

A．By taking connecting flights.	B．By choosing the right line to wait.
C．By asking for wheelchair assistance.	D．By emptying pockets at the metal detector.

4. What does the text focus on about flight security?

A．Security rules and how to follow them.	B．Security measures and requirements.
C．Security changes and tips for flyers.	D．Security systems and effects of them.