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 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. 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 |
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 |
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 |
What does the word “hassle” mean in Chinese?
| A．麻烦 | B．乐趣 | C．景点 | D．费用 |
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. |
An old man called Xie Liang, 80, has given free help to people who ask for directions for 8 years.
Every day, Mr Xie goes to Dongzhimen Bus Stop, and gives help to at least 1,200 people asking for directions. During holidays, the number may be even 3,500. There are more than 50 roads and streets meeting at Dongzhimen, and at least 100 thousand people pass by there daily.
The reporter of Beijing Youth Daily had an interview with Xie. At that time, he arrived at the bus stop and placed his little table with maps and guidebooks written by himself on it.
"Is it really free to ask you for the way?" said a person from southeast China
"Of course," answered Xie with a smile. "Quite a number of people have asked me the same question. I am a volunteer."
The reporter found that at least 5 people came to ask him for the way in a minute, and Xie told them the way patiently and gave every one of them a note with his words on it.Xie has a husky voice. People think that it's because of the result of the things he is doing.
Now Xie has encouraged several other volunteers to join him. Many people hope to do volunteering like Xie, but it's hard to do as well as he does.Xie Lang directs the ways for people at the bus stop as .
| A．a driver | B．a reporter | C．a guide | D．a volunteer |
During holidays, there may be ________ people a day asking Xie for ways.
| A．5 | B．1,200 | C．3,500 | D．100,000 |
The old man helps others by .
| A．calling a taxi for them |
| B．driving them to the right place |
| C．giving them maps or guidebooks to read by themselves. |
| D．telling them the right way or writing the way on a note. |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
| A．No other volunteers help Xie Liang now. |
| B．Xie Liang has written some guidebooks on his own. |
| C．People don’t need to pay Xie Liang for asking for directions. |
| D．Xie Liang’s voice is bad because he has to talk with so many people every day. |
| Sale Welcome to F4 Clothes Store. We have T-shirts in all colors for 50 yuan each. Do you like sports shoes? They are only 80 yuan. Come and see for yourself. Telephone number: 63721588 &63731586 . |
Musicians Wanted Are you good at playing the piano? Can you play the guitar well? Can you sing and dance well? If you can, we’d like you to take part in our school music festival. Please call Tim at 63721563. |
| Painted Skin II Do you want to go to a movie? Then come and see Painted Skin II. It’s an exciting movie. Time: 9:00 am, March 28th Place: Bailu Cinema Please call Mr. Li if you want to see the movie. His phone number is 63731619. |
You can buy a pair of sports shoes and a T-shirt for only_____.
| A．50 yuan | B．80yuan | C．130 yuan | D．160yuan. |
If you want to be in the school music festival, you should call Tim at________.
| A．63721588 | B．63721563 | C．63731586. | D．63731619 |
You can see Painted Skin II __________.
| A．on the morning of March 28th | B．in the evening |
| C．at 9:00 pm in Bailu Cinema | D．on March 28th in F4 Cinema |
Look at the picture of an office worker’s desk. Notice how the baskets on the secretary’s desk have labels(标签). Labels help office workers know what something is for and where something may be.
Read the labels. What do you think they mean?
In each basket are job tasks that a secretary needs to do or has completed. The labels tell her what must be done with the jobs in the drawer.
For example, one drawer has this label: To Be Done ASAP( ASAP means As Soon As Possible.) Let’s say someone needs a copy of a letter and puts it in that basket.
What would you think the secretary would do?
The secretary would copy the letter as soon as she could. Then she would give it back to the person right away. That is the main point of the label: the tasks in this drawer need to be done right away.
The other labels also have a main point.
IN: The tasks need to be done.
OUT: The tasks are finished and can go back to the persons who sent the tasks.
MAIL: The tasks must go to the post office.
TO BE FILED: The tasks must be put in the file drawers.
In which basket would you put the following things? Write the label of the basket.
| A. a contract(合同) that must be copied right away B. reports that must be filed away C. a letter that needs be signed(签字) D. an iphone 5 that should be fixed at once E. a meeting schedule that has been typed F. a user’s guide that must be sent to a buyer |
正确的顺序是：
Have you ever wondered?
Why do airplanes take longer to fly west than east?
It can take five hours to go west-east from New York (NY) to London but seven hours to travel east-west from London to NY. The reason for the difference is an atmospheric phenomenon (大气现象) known as the jet stream (气流). The jet stream is a very high altitude (=" above" sea level) wind which always blows from the west to the east across the Atlantic. So the planes moving at a constant air speed go faster from the west to the east when they are moving with the wind than in the opposite.
What would happen if the gravity on Earth was suddenly turned off?
Supposing we could magically turn off gravity. Would buildings and other buildings float away? What happened would depend on (依靠) how strongly the things were attached (吸附) to the earth. The earth is moving at quite a speed, moving at over a thousand miles per hour. If you turn something around your head on a string, it goes around in a circle until you let go of the string. Then it flies off in a straight line. ‘Turning off’ gravity would be like letting go of the string. Things not attached to the earth would fly off in a straight line. People in buildings would suddenly shoot upwards at a great speed until they hit the ceiling (=" top" surface of a room). Most things outside would fly off into space.What information can we get from the first passage?
| A．It is the jet stream that affects how fast airplanes fly. |
| B．Planes go slower when they are moving with the wind. |
| C．It takes more time to fly from NY to London than from London to NY. |
| D．The jet stream always blows from the east to the west across the Atlantic. |
The underlined word “shoot” in the 2nd paragraph means “_________”.
| A．send for | B．move quickly | C．come out | D．grow quickly |
It can be known that without gravity _________.
| A．buildings and other structures would float away |
| B．trees and buildings would not so easily fly off |
| C．something around your head would not float away |
| D．everything outside buildings would fly off into space |
Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?
| A．It takes seven hours to travel from London to New York. |
| B．The earth is moving at a high speed. |
| C．Things on the earth will float away if there’s no gravity. |
| D．Things not attached to the earth would fly off in a straight line. |
Where can we read this passage?
| A．In a research paper. | B．In a short story. |
| C．In a travel magazine. | D．In a student’s book |
| Chinese Restaurant We specialize in banquets and parties. Authentic(正宗) Chinese food. Special lunchtime dishes. licensed and BYO(bring your own)  SUNDAY DIM SUM(点心）LUNCH Situated in Smithfield Shopping centre. Tel: 361 9042 Place: 589 Walkley Road, Smithfield |
Hamburger Joe’s Dine in or take away 7 days a week. Friendly, polite waitress service. Pleasant, informal and air-conditioned surroundings. Time: Mon. Noon—10pm Tues. Noon—11pm Wed.—Sat. Noon—Midnight Sun. Noon—9pm Place: 14 Jetty Road, Glenelg Tel: 295 7783 |
| The Seafood Inn Licensed Café We offer lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmosphere（气氛）with indoor or outdoor seating. We have an interesting wine list and freshly prepared foods. Time: Tuesday to Friday  12:00—3:00 pm 6:30—11:30 pm Tel: 306 2481 Place: 482 Spring Street, Carlton |
Peppi’s Italian Restaurant Pasta just like Mama used to make Italian or Australian wines or BYO  Time: Open 7 days for lunch and dinner Car parking available Tel: 224 1086 Place: 28 O’Connell ST CITV |
| Pizza Palace Pizza ·Beer ·Wine Fully Licensed Full take-away service Special children’s menu Everard Park, Glenelg City |
If you’d like to order some dim sum, you should dial ______________.
| A．361 9042 | B．306 2481 | C．224 1086 | D．295 778321cnjy.com |
Pizza Palace is the best place for children to eat because ______________.
| A．the waitress service is friendly and polite |
| B．there is a special children’s menu |
| C．there are indoor or outdoor seats |
| D．it’s close to Smithfield Shopping centre |
How many hours a day is the Seafood Inn open from Tuesday to Friday?
| A．3 . | B．5. | C．8. | D．12. |
The address of Hamburger Joe’s is ______________.
| A．589 Walkley Road, Smithfield | B．14 Jetty Road, Glenelg |
| C．28 O’Connell ST CITV | D．482 Spring Street, Carlton |
The following statements are true EXCEPT ___________.
| A．Peppi’s Italian Restaurant allows you to bring your own drinks |
| B．You can’t buy breakfast at Hamburger Joe’s |
| C．You can enjoy authentic Chinese food in Chinese Restaurant |
| D．You can dine in or take away from Pizza Palace21 |