题目内容
9.The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) is charged with providing bus service to people living and working in Bangkok and the nearby provinces (i.e.Nothaburi,Pathum Thani,Samut Sakhon,Samut Prakan and Nakhon Pathom Provinces).As of February,2005,the BMTA operated a total of 113routes,served by 3,526buses,of which 1,665were regular buses and 1,861air-conditioned buses.There were also privately-owned buses operated under the BMTA with a total of 3,535regular and air-conditioned buses and 1,067minibuses including 2,325small buses which provide services in lanes.An average of 3.4million people use these services daily.
Types of Buses and Fares
Type | Bus Color | Fare | Service Time |
Regular bus | Cream-Red | 7baht | 05:00-23:00 |
Regular bus | White-Blue | 8baht | 05:00-23:00 |
Expressway bus | Cream-Red | 9baht | 05:00-23:00 |
All-night service bus | Cream-Red | 8.50baht | 23:00-05:00 |
Air conditioned bus | Cream-Blue | 11 13 15 17 19baht (depending on the distance) | 05:00-23:00 |
EURO-II bus | Yellow-Orange | 12 14 16 18 20 22 24baht (depending on the distance) | 05:00-23:00 |
The following passengers are eligible for bus fare exemptions:
1.BMTA bus inspectors
2.Buddhist monks and novices
3.Mailmen in uniform while on duty
4.Holders of BMTA employee ID cards
Half-Price Concessions (优惠)
The following passengers are eligible for half-price fares when using the service of regular buses.
1.The blind with a certificate from the Association of the Blind.
2.Soldiers and policemen in uniform
3.Holders of official certificates or medals as specified by the Regulation on Bus Fare
Concession at the exact rates specified by the Transport Control
Victory Medal (Off-spring后代 of holders of this medal are also entitled.)
European Royal Medal
Border Service Medal
Free-Man Protection Medal
Non-active War Veterans Classes 1 2 3and 4.
Fare Concessions for Air-conditioned Buses
Holders of the following official certificates and medals are eligible for air-conditioned bus fare reductions.
1.Victory Medal (Off-spring of this medal are also entitled)
2.Border Service Medal
3.Free-Man Protection Medal
4.European Royal War Medal
5.Non-active War Veterans Classes 1 2 3and 4
6.BTMA Employee ID cards
70.Which of the following statements is TRUEC?
A.Buses in Bangkok are of the same size.
B.At least 3.4million people take a bus every day.
C.BMTA provides city buses and inter-provincial bus service.
D.Buses operated under the BMTA are owned by individuals.
71.Jonny sees a cream-blue bus coming.It must beB.
A.a regular bus
B.an air-conditioned bus
C.a night-service bus
D.an expressway bus
72.D needn't pay fares on a regular bus.
A.A grandson of a Victory Medal holder
B.A postman,together with his family
C.A blind person with a medical certificate
D.A BMTA inspector with his employee card
73.How much should a soldier in uniform pay when he takes a white-blue busA?
A.4baht
B.5.50baht
C.7baht
D.8baht.
分析 本文属于广告类阅读,主要向读者介绍了为人们提供生活巴士服务的BMTA,其中介绍了几种公共汽车和不同汽车的车费,使读者更了解BMTA.
解答 70.C 细节理解题.根据文章第一段的第一句话"The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority(BMTA)is charged with providing bus service to people living and working in Bangkok and the nearby provinces",可推断 BMTA 给城市提供公交车服务. 故选 C.
71.B 细节理解题.根据文章表格中的Type和Bus Color中的信息内容,可判断cream-blue 对应Air conditioned bus是一台空调车,故选B.
72.D 细节理解题.根据Fare Exemptions(免票)The following passengers are eligible for bus fare exemptions:1.BMTA bus inspectors2.Buddhist monks and novices3.Mailmen in uniform while on duty4.Holders of BMTA employee ID cards可知BMTA的查票员带上员工证可以在普通公交上不支付车费,故选D.
73.A 细节理解题.根据文章表格中的White-Blue对应的价钱是8baht和文章 Half-Price Concessions 中的"Soldiers and policemen in uniform",可知穿制服的士兵乘坐白蓝色的公交车应付半价,即4 baht.故选A.
点评 做阅读理解时要快速的浏览全文,把握文章主旨大意,带着问题回到原文,寻找细节或概括相应的答案,最后要理清作者写作思路.
TICKET TYPE | DISCOUNT | NOTES |
standard returns | 20% | return within 60days of outward trip |
same day returns | 25% | ticket cannot be altered or refunded |
children | 40% | children between 4 and 11 |
students | 25% | student card must be shown |
senior citizens | 25% | seniors card must be shown |
groups(10-25people) | 15% | discount on each section of the trip |
globe-trotter tickets | according to ticket | Railpass Tourist Card,Econopass |
CHANGES AND REFUNDS
Tickets may be refunded not later than 5 minutes before the departure of the train for a charge of 15% of the ticket price,or the journey may be changed to another day for a charge of 10% of the ticket price.(Not applicable to same day returns)
CHANGES FOR SAME DAY TRAVEL
You may change your ticket once without charge for a journey on the same day as the original ticket.
INFROMATION OF INTEREST TO TRAVELLERS
●When you buy your ticket it is up to you to check that the dates and times of the journey on it are exactly as you requested
●Ticket control and accesss to each train platform will be open until 2 minutes before departure of the train.
●Each traveller may take one suitcase and one item of hand luggage.You may also check in 15kgs.of luggage not later than 30minutes before departure,a8t no extra charge.
●If you would like to charter a train,or make reservations for over 25passengers travelling together,call the Sales Department.
OUR TIMETABLE IS GUARANTEED
If the arrival of your train at your destination is delayed by more than 5minutes according to the timetable,we will refund the full price of your ticket if the delay is caused by our company
56.If an elderly person with a valid card buys a standard-return ticket,he/she will receive at most a discount ofB.
A.20%
B.25%
C.45%
D.50%
57.Which of the following statement is TURE?C
A.Same day returns can be changed to another day for a charge of 10% of the ticket price.
B.You can get your ticket price refunded if you are 2minutes late for the train.
C.Travelers should ensure they are ready to board the train with at least 2minutes to spare.
D.Extra money will be paid on checked luggage of 15kgs an hour before departure.
58.This passage is mainly written toA.
A.provide some information about train travel
B.describe the policies of changes and refunds
C.introduce the luggage allowance on the train
D.compare the discounts of different ticket types.
LEISURETIME
Your mobile phone is mainly for personal use.You use your phone to keep family and friends in touch.You don't want to strain your budget(预算紧张).
With this plan you enjoy the lowest monthly access fee and extremely competitive costs for calls.However,a monthly minimum call charge applies.
EXECUTIVE
You're in business and need to be able to call your office and your clients whenever the need arises.You value the convenience of a mobile phone but need to keep a close eye on costs.
For frequent users:the monthly access fee is slightly higher,but you enjoy the savings of a discounted call rate.
HIGHFLIER
You are always on the move and communications are critical.You need to be able to call and be called wherever you are-world-wide.
As a high-volume user you pay an access fee of just $60 a month but even lower call rates.
LEISURETIME | EXECUTIVE | HIGHFLIER | ||||
Monthly Access Fee | 35dollars | 46dollars | 60dollars | |||
FEAK 30 sec.unit | OFF PEAK Save 50% | PEAK 30sec.unit | OFF PEAK Save 50% | PEAK 30sec.unit | OFF PEAK Save 50% | |
Short-distance | 21.0cents | 10.8cents | 16.8cents | 8.4cents | 15.1cents | 7.6cents |
Long-distance | 31.6cents | 16.8cents | 25.2cents | 12.8cents | 21.0cents | 11.4cents |
Best if you spend this amount a month on calls | up to 95dollars | 95dollars-180dollars | more than 180dollars | |||
Peak times:7a.m.to 7p.m.Monday-Saturday Off peak:all other times,including all day Sunday.Billing increments(计费增量)are in 30-second units.Call charges are rounded to(算到)the nearest cents. Once-only Connection Fee:30dollars plus additional 35dollars for your Smart Card |
A.the Leisuretime plan
B.the Executive plan
C.the Highflier plan
D.all of the three plans
61.The Executive plan is primarily intended for people who need a mobile phone forA.
A.their work
B.keeping in contact with their family
C.global communication
D.personal use
62.It costsB for a 50-second short-distance call at 8p.m.,Friday,on Highflier plan.
A.30.2 cents
B.15.2 cents
C.15 cents
D.30 cents.
-Yes,________ news came as ________ shock to her fans.( )
A. | a; the | B. | the; the | C. | the; a | D. | a; a |