Question

【题目】Singapore’s public transport system (公共交通系统) is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local (当地人). 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 a.m. to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses all you like.

If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

BUSES

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

If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

TAXIS

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

RENTAL (租) 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 thehassleof 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】If you need to find the bus number, you may call____________.

A. +65 6737 1668B. 6552 8888

C. 1800 767 4333D. 6552 2222

【2】By an EZ-Link card, you can take____________.

A. both buses and trainsB. only trains

C. both buses and taxisD. only rental cars

【3】When you take a bus there, always remember to ____________.

A. take your own license with youB. ask the driver how much your ticket is

C. buy the bus map of SingaporeD. book your ticket ahead of time

【4】What does the word “hassle” mean in Chinese?

A. 麻烦B. 乐趣C. 景点D. 费用

【5】What do you know about traveling in Singapore from the passage?

A. A local has no trouble finding his way around.

B. It’s much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.

C. You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car.

D. It’s very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】B

【4】A

【5】D

【解析】

试题新加坡的公共交通系统在世界上是最好的，所以，你找到出行的方式，应该没有问题。短文介绍了三个主要的公共交通工具，它们是火车，公共汽车和出租车。在图表中还介绍了相关的票价和选择出方式的建议。

【1】C细节理解题。题意：如果你想要找到公交的号码。你可以打哪个电话？A. + 65 6737 1668； B. 6552 8888；C. 1800 767 4333；D. 6552 2222。由第二格最后一句：If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.可知，找公交的电话是：1800 767 4333.故选C。

【2】A细节理解题。题意：买一张EZ-Link卡，你可以坐什么？A. both buses and trains公交和火车； B. both trains and taxis 火车和出租车；C. both buses and taxis公交和出租车；D. both bus and rental cars公交和出租小车。由第一格里的：If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.可知，EZ-link卡可以根据自己的爱好坐火车和公交。故选A。

【3】B细节理解题。题意：当你坐公交去那儿时，一定要记得什么？A. take your own license with you带上自己的证件；B. ask the driver how much your ticket is 询问司机票价多少；C. buy the bus map of Singapore购买新加坡的公交地图；D. book your ticket ahead of time提前订票。由第二格里的：Be sure always ask the driver the cost of your ticket because he can not give change.可知，上公交前，问好票价，因为不能找零。故选B。

【4】A词义猜测题。题意：单词"hassle"的汉语意思是什么？A. 麻烦；B. 乐趣；C. 景点；D. 费用。句意：Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore. Just sit back and enjoy the city. 租车带走了去一些地方的hassle，只要坐下欣赏这座城市即可。可以推测出，租车可以到自己想要去的任何地方，带走的是一些旅途的烦恼。故选A。

【5】D推理判断题。题意：从短文中关于在新加坡旅游你可以了解到什么？A. There are four main taxi companies in Singapore.在新加坡有四个主要的出租公司；B. It's much cheaper to go around by bus than by train.坐公交比坐火车便宜得多；C. You can see a lot more in Singapore only by renting a car.只坐出租车你可以在新加坡看得更多；D. It's very convenient (方便的) for visitors to travel in Singapore.游客在新加坡旅行非常方便。根据短文内容，新加坡有世界上最好的公共交通系统，你找到方便的出行方式。故选D。