1 . Choose the bike that suits you!
Do you want to tour Amsterdam by bike? Here are some bikes that you can choose to use.
| Bike with a child seat Are you looking for a bike with a child seat? MacBike rents out bicycles with a child’s seat at the front or back. These are of high quality so you can be sure you can cycle safely through Amsterdam with your child. Prices:1 hour: €11.50 3 hours: €13.50 1 day: €18.50 Extra day: €16.50 Available at: Oosterdok, Vondelpark & Waterlooplein | Cargo (货运) bike Do you want to take more than one child on your bike? Then hire a cargo bike for an adult and two children from MacBike. The cargo bike comes with seven gears (齿轮) so you can easily transport one or two children. Prices:1 hour: €17.50 3 hours: €20.00 1 day: €35.00 Extra day: €35.00 Available at: Oosterdok, Vondelpark & Waterlooplein |
| Electric bike Would you like an extra push? Or are you going to make a longer bike ride? Then rent an electric bike from MacBike. The batteries of our electric bikes will last between 40 and 80 km depending on the speed chosen. The bike has two locks so you have the freedom to go wherever you want. Prices:3 hours: €17.50 1 day: €28.00 Extra day: €28.00 Insurance per 3 hours: €10.00 Insurance per day: €12.00 Deposit: only credit card Available at: Oosterdok & Vondelpark | Parent-child tandem (双人自行车) Do you feel like cycling together as a team and discovering Amsterdam together? Then rent a tandem for an adult with a child from MacBike. With this tandem, the child sits in the front and can pedal (踩) along. The tandem is equipped with two locks so you have the freedom to go wherever you want. Prices:1 hour: €17.50 3 hours: €20.00 1 day: €35.00 Extra day: €35.00 Available at: Vondelpark & Waterlooplein |
| A．A bike with a child seat. | B．A cargo bike. |
| C．A parent-child tandem. | D．An electric bike. |
| A．It is the safest to ride. | B．It is the most effortless. |
| C．It doesn’t need a deposit. | D．It is equipped with locks. |
| A．They ask for extra insurance. | B．They are designed for children. |
| C．They belong to the same owner. | D．They are rentable at Waterlooplein. |
1. Where is Jim now?
| A．In a taxi. | B．On a bus. | C．In his office. |
| A．Going to the city center. |
| B．Taking a short cut home. |
| C．Meeting Jim in the park. |
3 . Tracks Through Time: Four Stunning UK Train Journeys
The United Kingdom is rightly celebrated as the birthplace of the railway. And there’s no better way to see it than sitting by the window in a train.
Glasgow to Mallaig
Considered by some to be the most scenic railway line in the world, this line takes passengers from the bustling city of Glasgow through Scotland’s wild western highlands to the remote port of Mallaig. Immerse yourself in unforgettable scenery on this journey, and don’t forget to look out for Ben Nevis!
The Caledonian Sleeper
Passengers can enjoy falling asleep to the rhythm of the train on leaving London, then waking up to the serene beauty of the Highlands at dawn right outside your window. Take a trip back in time with all the modern amenities you could want with this iconic train journey!
The Cambrian Line
Wales, with its dramatic landscapes, historic sites and inspiring vistas, offers some magical train journeys to be found in the UK. And perhaps the jewel in the Welsh crown is the Cambrian Line, which weaves its way through Mid Wales to the coast. The route begins in Shrewsbury in England and is famed for its scenery.
The Settle-Carlisle Line
No article on iconic United Kingdom train journeys would be complete without this incredible train line. Opened in 1876, the 73-mile long route takes the traveller from Settle Junction in North Yorkshire to Carlisle in Cumbria. Threatened with closure in the 1980s, the line was saved thanks to the efforts of rail lovers, and passenger numbers have gone from strength to strength.
1. Which place should you go to if you want to visit a harbor?| A．Glasgow. | B．Mallaig. |
| C．Western highlands. | D．Ben Nevis. |
| A．Pick up some precious jewels. |
| B．Weave magic to enjoy the route. |
| C．Have a sound and comfortable sleep. |
| D．Appreciate fantastic views in Wales. |
| A．Glasgow to Mallaig. | B．The Caledonian Sleeper. |
| C．The Cambrian Line. | D．The Settle Carlisle Line. |
It was about eight o'clock in the morning. I was on my way to work in a subway.
Nobody had expected something unusual would happen later and everyone was doing their usual. Sitting next to me, a middle-aged gentleman with glasses enjoyed reading newspaper leisurely. On my right, a young woman with a suitcase and a baby took a scarf out of her suitcase and made her baby a nest, so that it could lie more comfortably. Shortly after the train set off, instead of speeding up, it started to slow down and then came to a stand-still.
Ten minutes passed, though it seemed like half a day. The train didn't move. Had the railway men forgotten all about our existence? Had there been a crash on the line in front? How serious was the breakdown? We had no means of knowing. However, to anxious people who were stuck there, I suppose it didn't really matter what it was that had broken down. What they cared about was when they could get out of the trouble.
Thirty minutes passed. All hope of getting to work on time had long since gone. Had the train really broken down? Several people thought so. A railway man at last came down the length of the train to tell us that the power supply had failed and that we were not to worry as they were working to put it right.
We could not leave the train, as it had stopped in the tunnel (隧道), not at a station. There was nothing else to do. The faint light of the emergency lamp blurred everything. The weak signal disabled cell-phones. Besides, the train was getting hot and stuffy (闷的). I even began to wonder if we were going to stay there for the rest of the day.
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The hopeless waiting almost drove us crazy.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________As a commuter (上班族) who traveled to work on the train every day, I thought it my duty to do something.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________1. Which city does the man want to go to?
| A．Toronto. | B．New York. | C．London. |
| A．By taxi. | B．By subway. | C．By airport shuttle. |
| A．Less than an hour. | B．About one and a half hours. | C．At least two hours. |
| A．At a university. | B．At a ticket office. | C．On the telephone. |
| A．At the supermarket. | B．On Harris Street. | C．At the traffic light. |
1. What does the woman want to know?
| A．The best way to go to New York. |
| B．The quickest way to go to New York. |
| C．The cheapest way to go to New York. |
| A．$5. | B．$15. | C．$50. |
| A．The woman will go to New York by bus. |
| B．It takes five hours to go to New York by bus. |
| C．The woman won’t go to New York by bus. |
1. What is the purpose of the speaker?
| A．To forecast the weather. | B．To keep people informed. | C．To make an advertisement. |
| A．A terrible storm. | B．Heavy air traffic. | C．Mechanical problems. |
| A．Allow them to change flight routes. |
| B．Offer them free hotels. |
| C．Return all their money. |
| A．Cairo. | B．Panama. | C．Buenos Aires. |
Imagine a vehicle that can pick you up outside your home, drive to the nearest railway line, and change itself into a train. It may sound like a story from “Thomas the Tank Engine,”
With a capacity of 23, the DMV is a diesel-powered (柴油驱动的) bus fitted with a set of retractable (可缩进的) rail wheels
Tokushima government hopes that the DMV buses
1. Why did the woman fail to catch the bus?
| A．She was late. |
| B．The bus left earlier than usual. |
| C．She wanted to walk home. |
| A．The womans safety. | B．The public transportation. | C．The dangerous neighborhood. |
| A．Buy a car. | B．Call the newspaper. | C．Complain to the local government. |
