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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 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like. 
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333. 
BUESE 
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change. 
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 can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above. 
TENTAL CARS 
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you liked 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 trains or a bus won’t let you see. 
For car rental, call Avis on + 65 6737 1668. 
45  By an EZ-Link card, you can take_______.
A  both buses and trains                          B  only trains
C  both buses and taxis                           D  only rental cars 
46  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 
47  What does the word “hassle” mean in Chinese?
A 麻烦             B 乐趣                     C 景点                     D 费用 
48  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.

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 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as 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(费用) start at 80 cents. Be sure always to ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.
If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.
TAXIS
There are three main taxi companies—City Cab (6552 2222), Comfor (6552 1111) and Tibs (6552 8888). Booking can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above.
RENABLE 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.
【小题1】By an EZ-Link care, you can take ______.

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 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as 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(费用) start at 80 cents. Be sure always to ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.

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

TAXIS

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

RENABLE 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.By an EZ-Link care, you can take ______.

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

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

4.What do you know about travelling in Singapore from the passage?

Shopping in Singapore is really a pleasure for tourists. The Great Singapore Sale is held every year, usually during the summer months. Singapore’s famous shopping stores welcome a great number of visitors from all over the world. Their shopping hours last till midnight. During this time, nice and cheap goods are on sale for tourists to choose from. Tourists can also try delicious foods there and experience the Singaporean nightlife.

Certain stores offer discounts (折扣) of up to 70 percent or even higher if people use their credit cards. For tourists that hold a special Tourist Card, they can enjoy a lot of benefits, such as discounts on watches, jewelry and cosmetics (化妆品). The card also gives discounts when you visit local attractions such as the Singapore Zoo.

It is well worth checking out in the different shopping districts of Singapore during this 8-week Shopping Marathon. Orchard Road is surely the best place for shopping in the city. A large number of restaurants, clubs and cafes can be found in this area. Marina Bay includes both big department stores as well as small shops, so everything you would want to buy can be found here.

Advice for tourists planning to enjoy this festival of shopping: travel light and take a comfortable pair of shoes with you for you are sure to do a lot of walking and return with your bags much heavier.

53. You probably see the Great Singapore Sale when you go to Singapore in ______.

A. January                        B. August                     C. May                             D. November

54. We can learn from the passage that ______. 

A. the Great Singapore Sale is held twice each year

B. the Shopping Marathon lasts for more than two months

C. Orchard Road is Singapore’s best shopping street

D. Marina Bay is a narrow street with small shops 

55. Why are tourists advised to travel light if they intend to enjoy the shopping festival?

A. They will buy many goods and have to do lots of walking.

B. It is not safe for them to take heavy bags with them.

C. There is heavy traffic in the shopping districts of Singapore. 

D. Travelling with too many things is not allowed in Singapore.

56. The author wrote this passage mainly to ______.

A. tell readers his or her experience and impression of visiting Singapore

B. help readers find the best shopping centres in Singapore

C. explain what has made Singapore popular around the world

D. introduce shopping in Singapore and attract more readers to go shopping there

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 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like. 
If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333. 
BUESE 
There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents. Be sure always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change. 
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 can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above. 
RENTABLE CARS 
Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you liked 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 trains or a bus won’t let you see. 
For car rental, call Avis on + 65 6737 1668. 
1. By 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 
4. 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.