文章大意:这是一篇说明文。在文中作者详细介绍了地铁站的一些信息。比如每位成年人持票可以携带两名五岁以下儿童乘坐地铁;Farecard的购买和使用情况;车票的价格;此处,作者还介绍了一些服务部门的电话号码以方便乘客的需要。
Metrorail (地铁) Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out .Up to two children under age five may travel
Free with a paying customer .
Farecard machines are in every station .Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.
Get one ticket of unlimited Metrorall rides with a One Day Pass .Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations .Use it after 9:30 a,m. until closing on weekdays , and all day on weekends and holidays .
Hours of seviceOpen:5am Mon-Fri 7a.m Sat-Sun
Close:midnight Sun-Thur. 3a.m Fri-Sat
Last train times vary.
Train times Posted in stations
Metrobus When paying with exact charge , the fare is $1.35.When paying with a SmarTripⓇcard , the fare is 1.25.
Fares Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare .On Metrorail and Metrobus , use a senior/disabled farecard or Smar/Trip Ⓡcard .For more information about buying senior .disabled farecard , SmarTripⓇcards and passes , please visit MetroOpensDoors .com or call 202-637-7000and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorall services by calling 202-962-1100.
Travel tips (提示). Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4and 6p.m.
. If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost &Found at 202-962-1195,
1. What should you know about farecard machines?
A.They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m. |
B.They are connected to change machines . |
C.They offer special service to the elderly . |
D.They make change for no more than $5. |
2. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday ?
A.At midnight . |
B.At 3 a.m. |
C.At 5 a.m. |
D.At 7a.m. |
3. What is good about a SmarTripⓇcard ?
A.It is convenient for old people . |
B.It saves money for its users |
C. It can be bought at any train |
D.It is sold on the Internet |
4. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?
A.202-962-1195 |
B.202-962-1100 |
C.202-637-7000 |
D.202-637-8000 |