Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail (地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.
Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.
Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 am until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Ho urs _ of _ service
Open: 5 am Mon.—Fri. 7 am Sat.—Sun.
Close: midnight Sun.—Thur. 3 am Fri.—Sat.nights
Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip® card, the fare is $1.25.
Fares _ for _ senior/disabled _ customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Metrobus, use a senior/disabled farecard or SmarTrip® card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTrip® cards and passes, please visit MetroOpensDoors.com or call 2026377000 and 2026378000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 2029621100.
Travel _ tips (提示)
•Avoid riding during weekday rush periods—before 9:30 am and between 4 and 6 pm.
•If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.
32. What should you know about farecard machines?
A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 am.
B. They are connected to change machines.
C. They offer special service to the elderly.
D. They make change for no more than $5.
33. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?
A. At midnight. B. At 3 am.
C. At 5 am. D. At 7 pm.
34. What is good about a SmarTrip® card?
A. It is convenient for old people.
B. It saves money for its users.
C. It can be bought at any time.
D. It is sold on the Internet.
35. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?
A. 2029621195.
B. 2029621100.
C. 2026377000.
D. 2026378000.
【要点综述】 本文是一则地铁使用指南,介绍了乘坐地铁以及Metrobus需要注意的信息,包括零钱,时间以及注意事项等。
32. D 细节理解题。根据Metrorail(地铁)部分第二段中的“…farecard machines only provide up to $ 5 in change.”可知换的零钱最多只有5美元。故D正确。
33. B 细节理解题。从Hours of service部分中的“3 am Fri.-Sat.nights”可知在周六的时候,地铁在3点钟停止业务。
34. B 推理判断题。根据Metrobus部分中的“When paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip® card, the fare is $1.25.”可知使用SmarTrip® card支付会比直接付钱省0.1美元,所以它对于用户来说是可以省钱的。故B正确。
35. A 细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 2029621195.”可知如果在地铁上丢了东西,可以拨打电话2029621195。故A正确。