Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like local people. 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(分). 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 start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket because 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 (預(yù)訂) 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 on your own, 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.

1. 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

2.If you buy an EZ-Link card, you can take____________.

A．both buses and trains                    B．only trains

C．both buses and taxis                     D．only rental cars

3.What do you think the text probably is?

A．A science report.                       B．A travel guide.

C．A novel.                              D．A diary.

Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like local people. 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(分). 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 start at 80 cents. Be sure to always ask the driver the cost of your ticket because 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 (預(yù)訂) 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 on your own, 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.

1. 1.

   If you need to find the bus number, you may call____________

   1. A.
      65 6737 1668
   2. B.
      6552 8888
   3. C.
      1800 767 4333
   4. D.
      6552 2222
2. 2.

   If you buy an EZ-Link card, you can take____________

   1. A.
      both buses and trains
   2. B.
      only trains
   3. C.
      both buses and taxis
   4. D.
      only rental cars
3. 3.

   What do you think the text probably is?

   1. A.
      A science report
   2. B.
      A travel guide
   3. C.
      A novel
   4. D.
      A diary

Singapore’s public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local. There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city ---trains, buses and taxis.

Trains run from 6:00 am to midnight. Single trip tickets start at 80 cents. If you buy an EZ-Link cars for $15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like.

  If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333.

BUESE

  There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80cents. Be sure al always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change.

  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 can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above.

TENTAL CARS

  Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you liked 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 trains or a bus won’t let you see.

  For car rental, call Avis on + 65 6737 1668.

1. 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

2. 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

3. What does the word “hassle” mean in Chinese?

   A. 麻煩    B. 樂趣   C. 景點(diǎn)    D. 費(fèi)用

4. 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.