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Question

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 the trouble 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 [phone].

1.If you need to find the bus number you may call____________.

A．+65 6737 1668                         B．6552 8888

C．1800 767 4333                         D．6552 2222

2.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

3.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

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（方便的） for visitors to travel in Singapore.

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.A

3.B

4.D

分 析：
这篇文章讲述了新加坡的公共交通系统是世界上最好的系统之一，如果你去那里旅行，你可以像当地人一样很容易的找到你的路线。文中主要介绍了三种公共交通工具：火车、公共汽车、租车。

1.细节题。根据第三段BUSES. If you need help just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.这段介绍的是公共汽车系统，如果你需要帮助的话，只需拨打交通运输电话1800 767 4333.故选C

2.细节题。根据第二段If you buy an EZ-Link card for $15 you can ride the trains and buses all you like.如果你花15美元买一个易通卡，你就能乘坐所有你喜欢的公车和火车。故选A

3.细节题。根据第三段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.在新加坡有很多种服务巴士，车票起价是80美分。一定要记得问司机你的票是多少钱，因为他不会给你找零的。故选B

4.主旨题。根据文章第一句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 .新加坡的公共交通系统是世界上最最好的系统之一，所以你可以像当地人一样轻松的找到你的路线。故D正确。A错误。根据文章可知，公车和火车的票价起价是一样的。比起乘坐火车和公车，租车自驾游看的风景要多很多。故B C错误。所以，本题选D

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点评：
文章主旨鲜明，主要讲述了旅游新加坡的相关事宜，题目设置多为细节题。对于细节题是很好解答的题目，而主旨题要在概括性的段落中寻找答案。细节题在文章题目中找到关键字在文章中找到对应的出处，再仔细对比得出正确的答案。