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3．Below are some choices to getting around London by public transportation

Tubes The London Underground，commonly referred to as the‘Tube'，is the oldest and most extensive underground system in the world and pervades（遍及）both the life and layout of London．Twelve underground lines，each with a different name and colour，are supplemented by the privately operated Docklands Light Railway （tel：（020）7363 9700）connecting the City of London and the Docklands．The entire network is divided into six concentric zones，which determine the price of tickets．In the city centre （zone one） a single ticket costs£1.50，otherwise single fares are£0.90 （one zone） up to£2.20 （four zones）．Carnets of ten zone-one tickets cost£11．Tickets must be passed through the barrier ticket gates in order for the passenger to enter and leave the system （and avoid a£10 penalty（损失）fare）．The London Underground runs 05：30-24：30 but should be avoided （where possible） during rush hour-08：00-09：30 and 17：00-18：30 Monday to Friday．   Double-decker buses London's famous red‘Routemaster'double-decker buses are slowly being replaced by more modern single and double deckers．There are now only two fare zones．Any journey that includes the city centre zone is£1 and any journey outside this zone is 70p．Tickets are bought from the driver or bus conductor upon boarding and there is a£5 fine for travelling without a valid ticket．Carnets of six tickets （for any zone） can be purchased for£3.90．   Ferries There are a number of services operating on the Thames．Commuter ferries between the Savoy Pier （Embankment） and Greenland Pier （Greenwich） are run by Collins River Enterprises （tel：（020）7977 6892； website：www．thamescat．com ）．Fares cost between£1.50 and£2.70 for a single and£2.50 and£4.70 return．Riverside Launches （tel：020 7352 5888）operate a commuter service between Chelsea/Cadogan and Embankment for£4 （single） or£8 （return）．These commuter services operate between Monday and Friday 06：35-19：44．

Once in London，there are a number of passes available，including the One-day Travelcard for£4 （used after 09：30 Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday） and the£6 Weekend Travelcard，which is used on Saturday and Sunday （or public holidays）．Weekly，monthly and annual passes must be accompanied by a photocard．Tickets can be purchased at the station-carnets and some passes can be bought at participating newsagents and supermarkets
 
46．How much money will 8 tourists pay at least if they want to travel by tube in the downtown？B
A．£12，B．£11         C．£32          D．£36.8                        
47．Where can a tourist buy a ticket if he wants to get to the zone one by double-decker bus？C
A in newsagents                        B in supermarkets             
C on the double-decker buses           D in the office of Collins River Enterprises      
48．If you want to take ferries from Chelsea to Greenland Pier and then return to Embankment，how much will you pay for the tickets at most？D
A．£7          B．£9.4            C．£6.5          D．£8.7                        
49．It can be learned from the passage thatD．
A．All London underground lines belong to the state．
B．Double-decker buses are becoming more and more popular
C．people can take ferries everyday in London．
D．tourists have to use Weekly，monthly and annual passes together with photocar．

Answer 1

分析 文章介绍了伦敦的交通工具，分别是地铁，双层巴士，渡轮的优点，路线及票价情况，人们可以通过它来了解伦敦的交通状况，选择合适的交通工具．

解答 46．B 由"Tubes"部分"In the city centre （zone one） a single ticket costs£1.50，otherwise single fares are£0.90 （one zone） up to£2.20 （four zones）．Carnets of ten zone-one tickets cost£11"可知八个游客从市中心做tube要支付11英镑，故选B．
47．C 由"Double-decker buses"部分的"Tickets are bought from the driver or bus conductor upon boarding"可知可以从司机和售票员买票，即在公交车上买票，故选C．
48．D 由"Ferries"部分的"Commuter ferries between the Savoy Pier （Embankment） and Greenland Pier （Greenwich） are run by Collins River Enterprises （tel：（020）7977 6892； website：www．thamescat．com ）．Fares cost between£1.50 and£2.70 for a single and£2.50 and£4.70 return"可知最多花费8.7英镑，故选D．
49．D 由最后一段"Once in London，there are a number of passes available，including the One-day Travelcard for£4 （used after 09：30 Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday） and the£6 Weekend Travelcard，which is used on Saturday and Sunday （or public holidays）"可知选项D正确，故选D．

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