Question

     Super-fast double-decker (双层) trains will be taking passengers from London to six big cities in the UK by 2033. The first phase (阶段) linking London to the West Midlands with a connection to HS1 is expected to open in 2026,and the second phase to Manchester and Leeds in 2032.

   The government set out a plan for the high-speed rail network in 2012. When the project is finished,it will take less time to get to London from major cities like Birmingham,Manchester and Leeds. Travelling at a speed of up to 250 mph,passengers will be able to come and go from Birmingham to London in 49 minutes,reducing the journey time by almost half from one hour and 24 minutes.

A journey from Birmingham to Leeds will be reduced from two hours to 57 minutes and a journey from Manchester to London will be reduced from two hours and 8 minutes to one hour and 8 minutes.

    ‘‘ HS2 is an important part of transport's low- carbon fliture ,” Transport Secretary Justine Greening said. “Some people aren’t happy about the plan,though. HS2 will cost around £ 33 billion. It will also be built near some towns and villages,disturbing the people that live there. ”

    But the Chancellor of the Exchequer (财政大臣) George Osborne thinks it will help build the future for Britain. “It's a long-term decision,” he said. “HS2 is designed for everything around the needs of the passenger. It will provide a new and exciting travel experience. There will be plenty of room,intelligent ticketing,a good service and high quality comfort and access to trains. This is a transport network for the new century and beyond. ”

51. What's the UK’s plan according to the passage?

   A. To buy some double-decker trains.

   B. To take passengers to Manchester from London.

   C. To build a high-speed train network.

   D. To collect £ 33 billion for the high-speed train network.

52. How many phases will the plan conclude?

   A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. One.

53. How long does it usually take you to travel from Birmingham to London by the ordinary train?

   A. 49 minutes.

   B. One hour and 24 minutes.

   C. 57 minutes.

   D. Two hours and eight minutes.

54. What can not be inferred from what Justine Greening and George Osborne said?

   A. HS2 is more important than HS1.

   B. Not all British people are happy about the plan.

   C. The British will benefit from the project in the future.

   D. The £ 33 billion will not be enough for the plan-

55. The passage is most probably taken from.

   A. a novel         B. a geography book

   C. a personal diary   D. a newspaper

Answer 1

51. C 52. A 53. B 54. A 55. D

51. C解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的描 述和第二段的第一句话可知英国政府计划 修建高铁。故C项正确。

B项是这项计划 的一部分;D项叙述错误;A项未提及。

52. A解析：细节理解题。根据第一段最后 一句可知A项正确。

53. B解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后 一句可知选B.

54. A解析：推理判断题。

A项说第二阶段 比第一阶段重要这一说法在文中找不到支 持的证据。根据第四段中“Some people aren’t happy about the plan,though. ” 可知 并非所有英国人都对这项计划感到高兴， 故B项可以推断出来；根据第五段中的  .. it will help build the future for Brit-ain."可推出C项正确；根据第四段中 “HS2 will cost around 33 billion. ” 可知 这仅是该计划第二个阶段的费用，而该计 划共有两个阶段，所以可得出£ 33 billion 对整个计划来说是不够的。

55. D解析：推理判断题。文章主要向读者 说明了英国政府建造高铁的计划，这很可 能是一则新闻，故这篇文章最有可能摘自 报纸。