2 . Dream Big with Caledonia

Caledonian Sleeper is a gateway to a world of possibilities with our overnight rail service bringing a touch of the extraordinary to travel between London and Edinburgh.

Taste the local food, have the ultimate sleep on our comfortable bed and enjoy a private room with toilet and shower. And above all, wake up refreshed, ready to start an adventure at your destination.

Caledonian Double	Club Room	Classic Room	Comfort Seats
double bed	2 single beds	twin bunk beds	comfortable seats
breakfast included	breakfast included	breakfast for purchase	breakfast for purchase
toilet and shower	toilet and shower	in- room washbasin
charging points&. Wi-Fi	charging points&. W-Fi	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
priority boarding	priority boarding
temperature control	temperature control

We offer two categories of rail tickets to travel on our service:

Caledonian Sleeper Fixed Advance: Our Fixed Advance tickets offer our best value fares. No changes, refunds or upgrades are allowed. Available for Club rooms (￡150/passenger) a Classic rooms (￡100/passenger). Book at least 2 months in advance.

Caledonian Sleeper Flexible: Our Flexible tickets are fully refundable. Available for Caledonian Double(￡200/passenger), Club rooms (￡170/passenger), Classic rooms (￡120/passenger) and Comfort seats (￡50/passenger). Book anytime if available.

Notice: These are single (one-way) tickets; to make a return journey, just buy two single tickets.

Oops! a family getaway can often feel like someone is missing if your furry friend is left behind. If you are travelling in a Caledonian Double or Club room, you're welcome to bring up to 2 pets with an additional fare as low as ￡30 per room.

1. What is promoted in this text?

A．A travel package.	B．A train service.
C．A family plan.	D．An accommodation service.

2. All ticket holders can enjoy ________ without extra charge.

A．Wi-Fi signals	B．priority boarding
C．on-board breakfast	D．charging points

3. What is the lowest round-trip fare for a married couple with their two pet dogs?

A．￡230.

B．￡330.

C．￡660.

D．￡740.

4 . Foreign drivers will have to pay on the spot fines of up to￡900 for breaking the traffic law to be carried out next month.

If they do not have enough cash or a working credit card, their vehicles will be clamped (扣留) until they pay — and they will face an additional fee of ￡80 for getting back their vehicles.

The law will also apply to British citizens. The fines will be described officially as “deposits” when the traffic law takes effect, because the money would be returned if the driver went to court and was found not guilty. In practice, very few foreign drivers are likely to return to Britain to deal with their cases.

Foreign drivers are rarely charged because police cannot take action against them if they fail to appear in court. Instead, officers often merely give warnings.

Three million foreign registered vehicles enter Britain each year. Polish vehicles make up 36 percent, French vehicles 10 percent and German vehicles 9 percent.

Foreign vehicles are 30 percent more likely to be in a crash than British registered vehicles. The number of crashes caused by foreign vehicles rose by 47 percent between 2003 and 2008. There were almost 400 deaths and serious injuries and 3,000 slight injuries from accidents caused by foreign vehicles in 2008.

The new law is partly intended to settle the problem of foreign lorry drivers ignoring limits on weight and hours at the wheel. Foreign lorries are three times more likely to be in a crash than British lorries. Recent spot checks found that three quarters of lorries that failed safety tests were registered overseas.

The standard deposit for a careless driving offence — such as driving too close to the vehicle in front or reading a map at the wheel — will be￡300. Deposits for speeding offences and using mobile phones will be￡60. Foreign drivers will not get points as punishment added to their licenses, while British drivers will.

1. The first paragraph serves as a(n) _______.

A．explanation	B．introduction
C．comment	D．background

2. The foreign drivers who break the traffic law and do not pay on the spot are likely to be fined up to _______.

A．￡60	B．￡300
C．￡900	D．￡980

3. The new traffic law is mainly intended to _______.

A．limit the number of foreign vehicles entering Britain

B．increase the British government’s additional income

C．lower the rate of traffic accidents and injuries

D．get foreign drivers to appear in court

5 . Sydney has a huge bus system. No buses accept cash, and a ticket needs to be bought ahead of time. The buses often run at busy hours and regularly during the day. The Sydney Explorer bus provides air — conditioned service and stops at 27 tourist attractions. Spartner, the Bondi Explorer, stops at 19 attractions. Tickets allow holders to jump on and off as they please, and they can be used for one or two days. It's an easy way o see the city and the surroundings.

Sydney's train service runs throughout the central city area and the surroundings. Tickets can be bought from machines that operate 24 hours a day or from ticket offices. The monorail(单轨火车) travels through central Sydney. It is the most excellent way to gain a good view of the whole city. The monorail runs every three to five minutes, and it takes 15 minutes to complete its journey. Sydney is built around a harbor, and the Parramatta River has a large ferry(渡船) system. It serves the area around the harbor. These include Taronga Zoo, Darling Harbor, Rose Bay, the North Shore, Cockatoo Island and Sydney Olympic Park. The ferries have operated for more than 135 years and 14 million passengers take the ferries each year.

Water taxis can offer special services that some visitors enjoy, such as transporting passengers to specific locations, offering guided tours of waterways and so on. The tickets sell for 20 Australian dollars for a day or 57 Australian dollar for a week. It is strange, isn't it?

1. What should people take when getting on the bus in Sydney?

A．Cash.

B．Tickets.

C．Change.

D．Bank cards.

2. The underlined sentence in Paragraph 1 means that passengers ________.

A．can stop the bus at any time	B．can visit the city at night
C．should buy two tickets to get on and off the bus	D．can get on and off the bus many times with a ticket

3. Which of the flowing is the best way to view the whole Sydney?

A．By monorail.

B．By bus.

C．By train.

D．By ferry.

4. Compared with the ferry, what is the advantage of water taxi?

A．It is much faster.	B．It is much cheaper.
C．It can reach more places.	D．It can provide special services.

7 . I personally think trains are exciting and romantic. I must admit that trains are not important means of transportation in the US, but I do have some experiences with them.

When I was a child, growing up in a small town with very little entertainment, we used to go to the station to watch the passenger trains coming in. There was something exciting about the steaming, roaring string of trains coming into view around the mountains, slowly growing larger and louder and finally after their stop crowds of strangers spilling （漏出）onto the platform.

I took my first train trip when I was ten years old. I went with my elder sister to visit our cousins six hundred miles away. The train — so loud and violent on the outside — was gentle and rocking inside. We were very excited, and as that was also our first time away from our parents, we felt somewhat frightened too. However, because I had expected so much, I was a little disappointed when I was finally one of the passengers I had watched for so long.

As a college student, I used to ride an overnight train to my roommate's hometown. We could never afford a sleeper, so we played cards, sang, ate, read and talked until we finally fell uncomfortably asleep in the straight-backed seats.

My idea that trains are romantic may come from the fact that my husband and I took the train on our honeymoon, spending extra money to eat in the dining car, and looking out of the window as the desert scenery slid past.

Now, when I make a trip, I always fly or drive, and trains are not a very important part of my life. Still, every time I hear the train whistle far away on a quiet night, I can always feel the impulse in my heart to pack my bags and jump on board, entering a unique world of motions, sounds, sights and experiences which just aren't matched in the dull environment of an airplane.

1. Why did the author feel a little disappointed during the first train trip?

A．Because the train was loud and violent.	B．Because she finally became a passenger.
C．Because she had a high expectation.	D．Because she missed his parents.

2. It can be inferred from the passage that.

A．the author's childhood memory of trains was frightening and disappointing

B．the author no longer makes a trip by train now as a result of its dull environment

C．the author didn't fall asleep until she found straight-backed seats with her roommate

D．the author thought trains romantic mainly because of the pleasant moment with her husband

3. Which word best describes the author's feelings when she hears the train whistle now?

A．Eager.

B．Embarrassed.

C．Romantic.

D．Disappointed.

4. Which can be a suitable title for the text?

A．My Love of Trains	B．Watching Trains Coming
C．My Memory of Trips	D．Trains: My Best Choice

8 . Traveling by bicycle is a very popular means of transportation throughout China. China has a huge population, and it is said that there is at least one bicycle for every two people within the company. Of course, many people in China ride bicycles purely for sport or exercise, but it’s also a much more commonly accepted means of everyday transportation, as compared to countries such as the United States.
If you are living for a long period of time in China, chances are you will want to purchase your own bicycle so that you can use it whenever you want for transportation or just for the enjoyment of riding. Even if you don’t use a bicycle for everyday transportation, owning one can be a great way of enjoying some of the trails in the rural areas, just for fun. However, if you are just visiting China, renting a bicycle can be a more convenient choice.
It is important to choose the correct bicycle for your use. You’ll find that in China, the one-speed style of bicycle is extremely popular. These bicycles are great if you want to ride around in the city to see the sights. They are quite comfortable and easy to ride. You can often rent a bicycle for an entire day for around $15.   
However, if you wish to ride on some of the rural paths, a mountain bike style would be a better choice. They are great for different kinds of road surfaces, providing for a safer ride. If you are planning to have a desire to tour and still be able to carry packages with you, then a touring bike would be the best choice. These are generally the most expensive to rent, but are extremely handy for carrying packages and even some of your luggage along with you.
1. The opening paragraph probably tells us that        .

A．riding bicycle is very popular to Chinese people

B．Chinese people use bicycles only for transportation

C．Americans use bicycles only for sport and exercise

D．Riding bicycles is the main means of transportation

2. If you are traveling in Beijing you’d better          .

A．buy a bike	B．borrow a bike
C．steal a bike	D．rent a bike

3. Which of the following is the advantage of the one-speed bicycle?

A．It’s worth at least 15 dollars

B．You can’t ride it in the countryside.

C．It is easy for you to travel in the city

D．You have to return it the next day.

4. You would like to own a touring bike probably because        .

A．you have to ride on the road in the countryside

B．you have some packages to carry while traveling

C．you want to enjoy the sights in the big cities

D．it is suitable for all kinds of road surfaces

9 . Stewart Island Ferry Services

While most visitors spend at least one night on Stewart Island, it is also readily accessible by ferry as a day excursion(远足) from Invercargill and Bluff. Experience Foveaux Strait in comfort and style on board our express catamarans(快艇). During the one-hour crossing between Bluff and Stewart Island keep a lookout for wildlife, especially seabirds.

Free tea and coffee on board.

Interpretation handouts are available (English only).

Wheelchair access available.

Personal baggage is carried free on the ferries—max. two bags per person. Additional baggage is by advance arrangement.

Vehicle parking available at Bluff (extra cost—reservations recommended).

FERRY TO STEWART ISLAND Depart Bluff All year 9:30 a.m. Sep—May 5:00 p.m. Oct—Apr 11:00 a.m. Jun—Aug 4:30 p.m. Late Dec—mid Jan 8:00 a.m.	FERRY TO BLUFF Depart Stewart Island All year 8:00 a.m. Sep—May 3:30 p.m. Oct—Mar 6:00 p.m. Apr 5:00 p.m. Jun—Aug 3:00 p.m. Late Dec—mid Jan 9:30 a.m.
Other departures as locally advertised Duration 1hr Check in 30 minutes before to the scheduled departure time. (Check-in and boarding gates are closed 10 minutes before to times stated above.)

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Kids Go FREE on selected departures during NZ School Holidays!

Kids Go FREE for travel 20 April—5 May 2020!

1. If leaving a car at Bluff, a traveler had better _____.

A．refer to the handouts first	B．use wheelchair access
C．make a reservation	D．park it 30 minutes before departure time

2. On Dec. 28^th, John got to the ferry dock at 7:55 a.m. When did he most probably leave Bluff for Stewart Island?

A．At 8:00 a.m..	B．At 9:30 a.m..
C．At 11:00 a.m..	D．At 3:00 p.m..

3. Which of the following is not mentioned about the ferry services?

A．Tea and coffee are free for passengers.

B．Children go free for travel for about 15 days.

C．Travelers can see some seabirds during the crossing.

D．Passengers have to pay extra cost for extra pieces of luggage.

10 . Notice of fare increase and bus schedule changes

Due to budget cuts and a review of reduction of routes in thinly populated areas, the Department of Transportation will be making the following changes to the city’s bus services. The effective date of these changes will be April 1, 2020.

Fare increase

Cash fares on all bus routes will increase by $0.25 from $2.25 to $2.50. Student tickets will increase by $0.10 from $1.40 to $1.50. Ticket prices for passengers under 12 and over 65 will remain the same at $0.75. Transit Passes will also be increasing, from $95 to $105 per month.

Bus schedule changes

Service reductions: Service will be reduced on Bus #45 (Airport to Downtown) and Bus #18 (San Peters to Aracade Mall) from noon until 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The frequency of the service will be changed from every 12 minutes to every 15 minutes.

Service changes: Changes will be made to the routes of Bus #6 (Downtown to Orange Park) and Bus #85 (Downtown to Orchard Church). The new last northbound (向北的) bus will leave downtown at 10:05 p.m., and the new last southbound bus will leave the particular stations at 10:02 p.m.

Schedule change: To help with the traffic flow due to the school dismissal (放学) times of both Renege High and Alltie Elementary, Bus #73 will change its eastbound trip to operate 10 minutes later. The trips will leave Renege High at 2:45, 2:56, 3:05, and 3:16 p.m.

1. Why is the city cutting back some routes?

A．Most citizens were upset about the buses being too noisy.

B．Some neighborhoods don’t have many people living there.

C．Government officials seldom take public transport.

D．Students don’t need to ride public buses any more.

2. After April 1, 2020, how much will a 10-year-old child’ s ticket cost?

A．$2.50.	B．$2.25.
C．$1.50.	D．$0.75.

3. Which bus will change its schedule to match a school schedule?

A．Bus #85.	B．Bus #73.
C．Bus #18.	D．Bus #6.