1 . Do you know that you can save money by planning well ahead and booking an advance train ticket? Plus, we’d recommend booking travel before you get to the station, as this will shorten your time spent there. For safe, contact-less travel,choose a digital ticket where possible.

What is an advance train ticket?

Advance train tickets are fares that go on sale well before the day of travel. They’re only available as single tickets and are non-refundable (不可退款的). Perfect for those who like to plan their journeys well ahead of time, advance tickets are the best way to be organized when it comes to travel.

Why book train tickets in advance?

Booking train tickets in advance on our app can help you save time at the station. Digital tickets offer you contact-less travel as you scan them directly from your phone, so there’s no need to touch ticket machines either. Although not all train services will let you reserve a seat, you’ll stand a better chance of getting one when booking in advance. Advance train tickets may also be available for first class travel，meaning you can enjoy all the perks (特殊待遇) of a higher standard of train travel at a good price.

When do advance train tickets become available?

Typically, train companies release their advance tickets 12 weeks before the departure date, although some go on sale as far as 24 weeks in advance! Only a limited number of tickets will be available, so be quick to secure yours as the fare can rise as the date of travel gets nearer.

1. What can be learnt about the advance train ticket?

A．It can be used as a return ticket.	B．It guarantees ticket holders a seat.
C．It is easily available upon release.	D．It is time-saving and cost-effective.

2. Who are the text intended for?

A．Ticket sellers.	B．Train drivers.
C．Travel enthusiasts.	D．App developers.

3. In which section of a newspaper can the text be found?

A．Tourism.

B．Economy.

C．Science.

D．Health.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Which flights have been canceled?

A．Ones to Northern Europe.

B．Ones to Western Europe.

C．Ones to Eastern Europe.

2. When might the canceled flights be rescheduled to take off?

A．After the wind clears the air.

B．After the big rainstorm stops.

C．After the firefighters control smoke.

3. What does the airport provide the affected passengers with tonight?

A．A quiet zone with chairs.

B．Hotel rooms for sleeping.

C．Paid cupboards for storing their luggage.

4. What does the speaker ask some passengers to pay attention to?

A．Radio announcements.

B．Website updates.

C．Text messages.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Qian Jiaqi, 39, who took up cycling in Beijing as a hobby when he was a teenager, has seen a well-known route he often takes afterwork become    1    (increasing) crowded with fellow cyclists during evenings and weekends.

According to business insiders and    2    (experience) cyclists such as Qian, cycling in urban areas     3     (become) more and more popular over the past two years in China,    4     was known as the “Kingdom of Bicycles” in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Chang’an Avenue is arguably the most popular route for cyclists in Beijing,     5    its two cycle lanes positioned alongside those for motor vehicles. Motorcycles    6     (ban) from the cycle lanes on May 9 last year, providing a safer    7    smoother experience for those turning the pedals. Chinese scholar trees    8     (plant)alongside the bike lanes shade cyclists from the summer heat.

The avenue is also the perfect place    9    (observe) different types of leisure cyclists. Those such as Qian always attempt to improve their times, so it’s easy to sense their frustration when they have to stop at red lights. Others prefer to ride at a slower pace, never missing the opportunity to take    10     (photo) of Tian’anmen Square at sunset on their phones.

8 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式,答案写在答题卡上。

During the past three decades,China    1     (witness)the railway industry’s transformation from making slow trains     2     making domestically manufactured high-speed trains

In 1997,China started     3     (it)first significant railway speed increase. Since then, the country’s high-speed rail technology has continued to achieve breakthroughs250 km/h to 350 km/h and then to 400 km/h.Made-in-China high-speed trains not only operate     4     (smooth) in freezing weather and desert    5     (region),but they also come with driverless technology Millions of railway workers take pride in their roles as the company provides    6     clear route for their professional advancement.Through    7     (train), practical operation and assessment, they can move up as a wiring worker to a technician, an operator an expert and even a scientist

As trains become faster and more intelligent, their software and hardware systems will become more complex thus requiring    8     (high)technical competence for daily maintenance by railway workers. For these diligent railway workers    9     have skilled craftsmanship, improving their skills tirelessly to ensure safe operation of the trains seems like an     10     (end)learning curve throughout life.

10 . The Public Transport Fares in New York

On our website, you can find out how much it costs to ride the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North in the New York area.

★ Subways and buses

●Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses:$2.85.

●Express buses cost $6.85.

More information about subway and bus fares

●Riding the subway costs $2.85 for most riders. People with disabilities or who are 65 or older are qualified for a reduced fare.

●An unlimited ride MetroCard can save you money. It gives you unlimited rides for a certain length of time.

●MetroCards cost $1. All cards except for the Single Ride card are refillable (可充值的).

●Up to three children under 44 inches tall ride for free when they are with a fare-paying adult.

●You pay the fare at turnstiles (旋转闸门) before you aboard the train. You don’t have to do anything afterwards.

★ Railroads: LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) and Metro-North

●Fares vary based on when and where you are travelling.

●Buying tickets on your phone is the most convenient option.

More information about railroad fares

●Peak (高峰的) fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in New York City terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart New York City terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Metro-North trains, peak fares also apply to travel on any weekday train that leaves Grand Central Station between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.

●Off-peak fares are charged at all other times on weekdays, all day on Saturday and Sunday, and on holidays.

●Use our trip planner to find fare information. Get schedules and directions and see whether a trip is during peak or off-peak hours.

1. How much might a subway trip cost a 68-year-old man with two children under 44 inches tall?

A．$2.35.

B．$2.85.

C．$5.70.

D．$6.85.

2. For what train trip are peak fares charged?

A．A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 10 pm.

B．A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 7 am.

C．A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 9 pm.

D．A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 8:30 am.

3. Why should people read the trip planner?

A．To know special offers.	B．To leave your advice.
C．To check fare information.	D．To book a train ticket.