Singapore’s public transport system is one of...

Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city--trains, buses and taxis.

TRAINS

Trains run from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. Single trip tickets start 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.

BUSES

There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always to ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.

TAXIS

There are three main taxi companies---City Cab ( 6552 2222), Comfort (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking can also be easy by calling the numbers listed above.

RENTAL CARS

Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice. Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city . It also means you’ll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won’t let you see. For car rental , call Avis on +65 6737 1668.

1.With an EZ-Link card, you can take______.

A. both buses and trains　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. only trains

C. both buses and taxis　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. only rental cars

2.When you take a bus there, always remember to ______.

A. take your own license with you

B. ask the driver how much your ticket is

C. buy the bus map of Singapore

D. book your ticket ahead of time

3.What does the word “ hassle” mean in Chinese?

A. 麻烦　　　　　　　 B. 乐趣　　　　　　 C. 景点　　　　　　 D. 费用

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Our public transportation system is not ________ for the needs of people.

A. complete       B. adequate     C. good        D. normal

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Our public transportation system is not ________ for the needs of people.

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The London Underground is one of the best transport networks in the world with around 24 million journeys made each day, so it is important that everything runs smoothly. Remember the following to travel like a Londoner.

Keep right on escalator(自动梯）

London Underground asks that you stand on the right when using the escalators and leave the left free for others to walk down. If you are traveling in a big group, or with lots of shopping bags, stand and stay right and let others pass you---it will speed up the process and be a more pleasant journey for everyone!

Remember the “rush hour”

The tube network is very busy during the rush hour. You can expect the trains and stations to be overcrowded between 7:30 and 9:30 in the morning and between 17:00 and 19:00 in the evening.

Move down the platform to find more space

As you enter the station platform, you will often find more room if you walk down to the end of the platform. Here, the train carriages are usually the emptiest as well.

Carry a bottle of water in warmer moths

The London Underground is over 150 years old and although the trains have been modernized, many still lack air conditioning and cooling units. Make sure you take a bottle of water with you, especially in the summer, as the long tube journeys can get very hot.

Keep your personal belongings safe

Like any large city be cautions of pickpockets operating in the busy stations and tubes. Carry a bag with zips and keep your personal belongings and valuable items in it to avoid becoming the victims of theft.

Plan your journey on the London Underground in advance with a free tube map. Click here to download.

1.What can we know about the London Underground from the text?

A. It is used by about 24 million people every week

B. Its rush hour is around 10:00 am on weekends

C. It has a history of more than one and a half centuries.

D. It is enjoyable for people to travel on it all year round..

2.What should we do when taking the London Underground?

A. Avoid taking water along with the ride.　

B. Standing on the right when using the escalators

C. Avoid taking a large number of shopping bags

D. Walk to the middle of the platform to find more space.

3.In order not to be stolen, you are advised to__________.

A. avoid traveling in a big group

B. avoid traveling during the rush hour

C. keep your valuables in a zipped bag.

D. stay away from busy stations and tubes

4.Where would you be most likely to find the text?

A. On a website.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 B. On a city map.

C. On a notice board.　　　　　　　　　　　　 D. In a business report.

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Chester is one of the best cities in the UK. As soon as you arrive in Chester you will appreciate the city’s unique atmosphere and sense of history. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, much of the Roman influence remains and Chester’s city walls are the most complete in Britain. Combined with history and heritage(遗产), Chester is a dynamic city full of bars, pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants for you to discover, tempting you to visit again and again.

Travelling to Chester?

Chester is easily accessible by many means of transport — whether you are travelling by rail, car, bus or plane. Please check our route planner below to help you plan your journey to Chester. Once you arrive in the city there are numerous car parks; however, during rush hours the easiest way to travel in Chester city centre is via park and ride facilities, which are parking lots with public transportation.

Hotels?

From bed & breakfasts to the luxury of Chester’s only five star hotel, Chester has all covered. Whether your trip is for business or pleasure your room is just a click away!

Sightseeing and Tours?

One of the best ways to see Chester is by a guided tour and you have a variety to choose from. Whether you choose the traditional guided walk, to be guided around Chester’s historical landmarks by bus or to take a boat down the River Dee, you will sure enjoy the delights of Chester.

1.What can we know about Chester from the first paragraph?

A. It is a newly built city.

B. It is the best city in the UK.

C. It is rich in the deep culture and modern touch.

D. Many of its city walls were completed by British people.

2.What is the most convenient way to get around Chester city centre during rush hours?

A. By bus.　　 B. By bicycle.

C. By rail.　　 D. By taxi.

3.What had you better do to have a better understanding of Chester?

A. Choose a bus tour.　　 B. Join a guided tour.

C. Take a traditional walk.　　 D. Swim down the river.

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When you are traveling in Thailand, which means of transport is the best choice?

You can rent a variety of motorbikes or bikes in Thailand. It seems to be very popular in most of the beaches and islands along the places in the north. The most popular bikes are the little 125 cc Honda Dream which you can get for about 150 baht (铢) a day or as little as 3,000 baht per month, making it the cheapest way to tour Thailand for the people from other countries.

Sometimes you will have to go somewhere by taxi. When you are in cities in Thailand, especially in Bangkok, always remember to get a taxi that is going on the roads. Some drivers outside hotels refuse to use the milometer (计程表). They will ask a price which is several times the price when they use the meter!

The quality of the roads in Thailand is generally pretty good, so renting cars is another way to get around. The big car rental companies may offer you slightly older cars at a very reasonable (合理的) price. It is a little surprising considering that the cost of buying a car in Thailand is more than that in the West. Petrol is also reasonably priced in Thailand, more expensive than American prices, but much cheaper than what is paid in Europe. In the past, Bangkok could be a difficult place to drive in — signs were generally in Thai only, making it a hard job to find exactly where you were by looking around. But now, the situation is improved. In a lot of places, even the farthest corners of the country, street signs are in both Thai and English.

1.To a foreigner, the cheapest way to get around Thailand is renting a ________.

A. car　　 B. taxi　　 C. bike　　 D. motorbike

2.What is the writer's advice about taking a taxi in Thailand?

A. To take a taxi driving on the road.

B. To take a taxi parked outside hotels.

C. To make sure there is a meter in it.

D. To bargain with the driver over the price.

3.It was difficult to drive in Bangkok in the past because ________.

A. there were too many traffic jams on the roads

B. there were no signs showing directions

C. the signs were written only in their own language

D. the quality of the roads was not good

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When you are traveling in Thailand，which means of transport is the best choice?

You can rent a variety of motorbikes or bikes in Thailand.It seems to be very popular in most of the beaches and islands along the places in the north.The most popular bikes are the little 125 cc Honda Dream which you can get for about 150 baht(铢)a day or as little as 3，000 baht per month，making it the cheapest way to tour Thailand for the people from other countries.

Sometimes you will have to go somewhere by taxi.When you are in cities in Thailand，especially in Bangkok，always remember to get a taxi that is going on the roads.Some drivers outside hotels refuse to use the milometer(计程表)．They will ask a price which is several times the price when they use the meter!

The quality of the roads in Thailand is generally pretty good，so renting cars is another way to get around.The big car rental companies may offer you slightly older cars at a very reasonable(合理的)price.It is a little surprising considering that the cost of buying a car in Thailand is more than that in the West.Petrol is also reasonably priced in Thailand，more expensive than American prices，but much cheaper than what is paid in Europe.In the past，Bangkok could be a difficult place to drive in—signs were generally in Thai only，making it a hard job to find exactly where you were by looking around.But now，the situation is improved.In a lot of places，even the farthest corners of the country，street signs are in both Thai and English.

1.What is the writer's advice about taking a taxi in Thailand?

A．To take a taxi driving on the road.

B．To take a taxi parked outside hotels.

C．To make sure there is a meter in it.

D．To bargain with the driver over the price.

2.It was difficult to drive in Bangkok in the past because ________．

A．there were too many traffic jams on the roads

B．there were no signs showing directions

C．the signs were written only in their own language

D．the quality of the roads was not good

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A．Renting a car to get around Thailand is very expensive.

B．Tourists can only rent a motorbike in the beaches and islands.

C．The price of petrol in Thailand is lower than that in Europe.

D．Cars in Thailand are cheaper than those in the West.

4.In which part of a magazine can this passage be found?

A．Entertainment.　　 B．Tourism.

C．Market.　　　　　　　 D．Advertisement.

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If Frida Kahlo（1907-1954） is today one of the best-known and most popular figures of 20th-century, Mexican art, it is undoubtedly because of her personality and the originality（独创性）of a body of works. Her work is, above all, the expression of a real life－a tragic and stormy life, one that challenged all conventions. The mere mention of her name excites enthusiasm and admiration, but her work is rarely exhibited, and has not been shown in France for fifteen years. The selection to go on show at the Musee de L’Orangerie includes major works by the artist, with masterpieces from the Museo Dolores Olmedo.

The life and work of Frida Kahlo cannot be separated from those of her companion Diego Rivera（1886-1957）. Together they became figures of legend, and both have a place in the pantheon of 20th-century Mexican artists. Famous for his large wall paintings, Rivera’s easel paintings, drawings and prints, which form a large part of his artistic production, are less well-known to the public in Europe. The exhibition aims to trace his artistic career from the early Cubist images, revealing his links with the Paris artists whose works are a key element in the Orangerie collections, to the paintings that established him as the founder of the 20th-century school of Mexican art. His travels throughout Europe influenced his vision and his skills without ever distancing him from his roots, thus confirming his place in history as the founder of the nationalist school.

The exhibition devoted to the legendary couple Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo presents their works together, as if to confirm the impossibility of their divorce that was in fact finalized（定下来）but reconsidered after just one year apart. It also gives us a better view of their respective artistic worlds, so different and yet so complementary（互补的）, through the deep-rooted attachment they shared to their country.

1.Which of the following best describes Frida Kahlo’s work?

A. Authentic but ordinary.　　 B. Fashionable but unusual.

C. Practical and popular.　　 D. Creative and realistic.

2.What does the underlined word “pantheon” in the second paragraph refer to?

A. Character.　　 B. Community.

C. School.　　 D. Society.

3.What can we infer about Rivera from the passage?

A. Rivera’s marriage to Kahlo was totally ended.

B. Rivera’s works arc hugely popular in Europe.

C. Rivera’s works are the focus of the exhibition.

D. Rivera’s works arc rooted in his motherland.

4.What is the purpose of the passage?

A. To present the attraction of art.

B. To introduce two famous artists.

C. To persuade people to learn art.

D. To analyze the styles of artists.

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Britain is very fortunate in its system of public lending-libraries.　 These libraries have a 　　 of some 115 million books.　 And about one-third of the population are 　　　　 of public libraries.　 This lending and reference library service is, with some limitation, free.

Public libraries not only lend books, music scores(乐谱) and records, but also supply special libraries to 　　　　 , among children, patients in hospital and prisoners, and they　 　　 　 in many kinds of extra activities,　 　　　 reading, lectures, film shows, music circles and cooperation in adult education.

The greatest and most famous library in Britain is that of the British Museum, which　 　　 　 over six million books.　 A copy of every book, magazine, newspaper, etc.　 　　　　 in Great Britain, must be sent to the British Museum.　 The reading room of the Museum is famous for the　 　　 　 of scholars and　 　　　　 people who have studied in it.　 The British Museum Library is not, by the way, a 　　　　 library.

The second　 　　 library in Britain is the Bodleian Library at Oxford.　 The National Library of Scotland, Cambridge University Library, and the National Library of Wales are also famous and may 　　 a copy of every new　 　　　　 issued in Britain.　 There is also a National Library for the blind,　 　　　 over 300,000 books in a specially　 　　　 type.

1.A. number　　　　 B. plenty　　　　 C. total　　　 D. quantity

2.A. members　　　 B. librarians　　　 C. citizens　　 D. employees

3.A. others　　　 　　 B. adults　　　 C. women　　　 D. people

4.A. give　　　　 B. engage　　　　 C. result　　　 D. succeed

5.A. as well as　　　 B. such as　　　　 C. for example　　 D. rather than

6.A. offers　　　　 　　 B. buys　　　 C. owns　　　 D. gets

7.A. sold　　　　 B. published　　　 C. available　　 D. obtained

8.A. number　　　 B. support　　　　 C. mind　　　　 D. devotion

9.A. diligent　　　　 B. imaginative　　　 C. famous　　　 D. poor

10.A. valuable　　　　 B. public　　　 C. borrowing　　 D. lending

11.A. oldest　　　　 B. latest　　　　 C. largest　　　 D. best-known

12.A. lend　　　　 B. print　　　　 C. get　　　　 D. buy

13.A. movie　　　　 B. magazine　　 C. novel　　　 D. publication

14.A. nearly　　　　 B. with　　　　 C. about　　　 D. almost

15.A. delivered　　　　 B. made　　　　 C. printed　　　 D. published

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Never before ____ in greater need of modern public transport than it is today.

A. has this city been　　 B. this city has been

C. was this city　　 D. this city was

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