Getting Around in Beijing

  Taxis

  Taxis are in the streets 24 hours a day.Simply raise your hand, and a taxi will appear in no time.They are usually red, and they display the price per kilometre on the window.You should check whether the cab has a business permit, and make sure you ask for a receipt.

  Buses and trolleybuses

  Public transport provides a cheap way to get around in Beijing.There are 20,000 buses and trolleybuses in Beijing, but they can get very crowded.It’s a good idea to avoid public transport during the rush hour(6∶30 a.m.~8∶00 a.m.and 5∶00 p.m.~6∶30 p.m.).Fares are cheap, starting at 1 yuan.Air-conditioned buses cost more.Buses numbered 1 to 100 are limited to travel within the city centre.Higher numbers have destinations in the suburbs.Tourists shouldn’t miss the 103 bus which offers one of the most impressive routes, past the Forbidden City and the White Pagoda in Beihai Park.If you get on a double-decker bus, make sure you sit upstairs.You’ll have a good view of the rapidly changing city.

  Most buses run from about 5∶00 a.m.to midnight.However, there is also a night bus service, provided by buses with a number in the 200s.

  Minibuses

  Minibuses with seats for 12 passengers offer an alternative to expensive taxis and crowded public transport in some areas.They run regular services and follow the same routes as large public buses.And in a minibus you always get a seat even in rush hours.

  Underground

  There are four underground lines in Beijing, and several lines are under construction.Trains are fast and convenient, but rush hours can be terrible.A oneway trip costs 3 yuan.Station names are marked in pinyin.The underground is open from 5∶00 a.m.to 11∶00 p.m.

  Pedicabs

  Tourists like these human-pedalled“tricycle taxis”, but they can be expensive.You should talk to the driver, and make sure you know the price before you begin the journey.For example, if it is per person, single or return.Tricycles are worth using if you want to explore the narrow alleys(hutong)of old Beijing.

Questions:

1.What’s the problem with buses?

2.What are the advantages of the underground?

3.What can you visit in a pedicab?

听力

第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1.What is the relationship between the two speakers?

A.Good friends.

B.Employer and employee.

C.Business associates.

2.What is the man wearing?

A.A new shirt.

B.A pair of new shoes.

C.A pair of new shorts.

3.What are they probably going to see?

A.A film.

B.A ballet.

C.A concert.

4.What does the woman think is the hardest thing to learn in English?

A.Reading and writing.

B.Grammar

C.Spoken English.

5.How does the man feel about the interview?

A.Worried.

B.Sad.

C.Happy.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)

听下面五段对话。每段对话后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。

听下面一段对话,回答第6至第8三个小题。

6.What's the possible relationship between the two speakers?

A.Classmates.

B.Mechanic and customer.

C.Teacher and student.

7.What does the woman imply about her car?

A.She's trying to sell it.

B.The car was bought from one of her classmates.

C.It has broken down before.

8.What does the man offer to do?

A.Help the woman fix her car.

B.Take the woman to her home in his car.

C.Help to reduce the cost of the repair.

听下面一段对话,回答第9至第11三个小题。

9.According to the conversation, what do you think“watch a flick”means?

A.Watch a movie.

B.Watch TV.

C.Watch a show.

10.Why did Katy say George was a real airhead?

A.Because George thought Titanic was a Japanese boat.

B.Because George believed that the Japanese sank a ship called the Titanic.

C.Because George said that the Japanese won the war using a boat called the Titanic.

11.What did Katy mean when she said she would“hit the sack”?

A.She was going to bed.

B.She would go for a drink with Dave.

C.She would see George.

听下面一段对话,回答第12至第14三个小题。

12.What are the two speakers discussing?

A.What to do on Lushan Mountain.

B.What to do during National Day.

C.Outdoor activities in autumn.

13.What do the woman and the man agree about?

A.Autumn is the ideal time for travelling.

B.The Yangtze is a great lake.

C.Lushan Botanical Garden is the most beautiful garden in China.

14.What are they planning to do as a result of the conversation?

A.Go fishing.

B.Settle down.

C.Book train tickets.

听下面一段对话,回答第15至第17三个小题。

15.What was the woman doing when she first saw the UFO?

A.She was returning home from a party.

B.She had just got off work.

C.She was driving home from a restaurant.

16.What time did the woman report the incident to the police?

A.At about 12∶00 am.

B.At about 3∶00 am.

C.At about 5∶00 am.

17.What does the police officer suggest at the end of the story?

A.The woman should call the fire department.

B.The woman should seek counselling(心理咨询)

C.The woman should contact the newspaper.

听下面一段独白,回答第18至第20三个小题。

18.According to the talk, Hawaii is ________.

A.attractive to people who enjoy travelling

B.a name given to the islands by foreigners who like travelling

C.a name liked by Japanese people as well as Americans

19.What is the thing that the tourist shouldn't miss doing on these beautiful islands?

A.To look at the tropical vegetation.

B.To watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

C.To have a leisurely walk along the beach.

20.The speaker's attitude towards the skyscrapers in Hawaii is ________.

A.positive

B.negative

C.neutral

A woman decorating her Christmas tree Monday was shot in her left arm when a bullet went through her living room window.Police said the incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m. A .22 caliber shell(口径的弹壳) casing was found across the street from the victim's home.Police did not find a weapon in the neighborhood.

Mrs.Wilma Johnson was treated at a local hospital and allowed to go home.A hospital spokesman said she should recover nicely.She is in her late 50s, divorced, and living with Bob, the older of her two adult sons.Bob wasn’t home at the time of the shooting.

Police will patrol the area more frequently as a result of this shooting.They don't know if the shooting was intentional or accidental.They are asking the public to help if they know anything.They interviewed the neighbors.One neighbor said he heard a gunshot, but in this neighborhood, he said, he was used to hearing gunshots.

The police also questioned Mrs.Johnson’s ex-husband, Joe, who lives three blocks away.Joe said if he was going to shoot at his ex-wife, he’d make sure he shot her in her butt(头).“That’s a target you could hit from a mile away as she is like a Tele-tubby.” he laughed.Despite such remarks, the police spokesperson said Joe is not a suspect at this time.

What was the woman doing when she was shot?

       A.She was decorating her room.                    B. She was cooking dinner.

       C.She was sleeping in her room.      D. She was decorating her Christmas tree.

Where is Mrs. Wilma Johnson now ?

       A.She is in hospital.                                 B. She is at home.

       C.She is in another world.                           D. She is in a funeral.    

Which of the following is true according to the third paragraph?

       A.Some neighbors saw the gunman by accident.

       B.The police found the gunman soon after the gunshot.

       C.There used to be gunshots in the area.

       D.The gunshot happened by intention.

What was her ex-husband’s words “That’s a target you could hit from a mile away”?

       A. His ex-wife was too fat                                 B.He still loved his ex-wife.

       C.She was sensitive to anything.                     D. He hated his ex-wife.

A woman decorating her Christmas tree Monday was shot in her left arm when a bullet went through her living room window.Police said the incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m. A .22 caliber shell(口径的弹壳) casing was found across the street from the victim's home.Police did not find a weapon in the neighborhood.
Mrs.Wilma Johnson was treated at a local hospital and allowed to go home.A hospital spokesman said she should recover nicely.She is in her late 50s, divorced, and living with Bob, the older of her two adult sons.Bob wasn’t home at the time of the shooting.
Police will patrol the area more frequently as a result of this shooting.They don't know if the shooting was intentional or accidental.They are asking the public to help if they know anything.They interviewed the neighbors.One neighbor said he heard a gunshot, but in this neighborhood, he said, he was used to hearing gunshots.
The police also questioned Mrs.Johnson’s ex-husband, Joe, who lives three blocks away.Joe said if he was going to shoot at his ex-wife, he’d make sure he shot her in her butt(头).“That’s a target you could hit from a mile away as she is like a Tele-tubby.” he laughed.Despite such remarks, the police spokesperson said Joe is not a suspect at this time.
【小题1】What was the woman doing when she was shot?

A.She was decorating her room.B.She was cooking dinner.
C.She was sleeping in her room. D.She was decorating her Christmas tree.
【小题2】Where is Mrs. Wilma Johnson now ?
A.She is in hospital.B.She is at home.
C.She is in another world. D.She is in a funeral.
【小题3】Which of the following is true according to the third paragraph?
A.Some neighbors saw the gunman by accident.
B.The police found the gunman soon after the gunshot.
C.There used to be gunshots in the area.
D.The gunshot happened by intention.
【小题4】What was her ex-husband’s words “That’s a target you could hit from a mile away”?
A.His ex-wife was too fatB.He still loved his ex-wife.
C.She was sensitive to anything. D.He hated his ex-wife.

A woman decorating her Christmas tree Monday was shot in her left arm when a bullet went through her living room window.Police said the incident occurred at about 5:00 p.m. A .22 caliber shell(口径的弹壳) casing was found across the street from the victim's home.Police did not find a weapon in the neighborhood.

Mrs.Wilma Johnson was treated at a local hospital and allowed to go home.A hospital spokesman said she should recover nicely.She is in her late 50s, divorced, and living with Bob, the older of her two adult sons.Bob wasn’t home at the time of the shooting.

Police will patrol the area more frequently as a result of this shooting.They don't know if the shooting was intentional or accidental.They are asking the public to help if they know anything.They interviewed the neighbors.One neighbor said he heard a gunshot, but in this neighborhood, he said, he was used to hearing gunshots.

The police also questioned Mrs.Johnson’s ex-husband, Joe, who lives three blocks away.Joe said if he was going to shoot at his ex-wife, he’d make sure he shot her in her butt(头).“That’s a target you could hit from a mile away as she is like a Tele-tubby.” he laughed.Despite such remarks, the police spokesperson said Joe is not a suspect at this time.

1.What was the woman doing when she was shot?

         A.She was decorating her room.                         B. She was cooking dinner.

         C.She was sleeping in her room.         D. She was decorating her Christmas tree.

2.Where is Mrs. Wilma Johnson now ?

         A.She is in hospital.                                             B. She is at home.

         C.She is in another world.                                     D. She is in a funeral.        

3.Which of the following is true according to the third paragraph?

         A.Some neighbors saw the gunman by accident.

         B.The police found the gunman soon after the gunshot.

         C.There used to be gunshots in the area.

         D.The gunshot happened by intention.

4.What was her ex-husband’s words “That’s a target you could hit from a mile away”?

         A. His ex-wife was too fat                                             B.He still loved his ex-wife.

         C.She was sensitive to anything.                            D. He hated his ex-wife.

 

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