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 machine are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.

Get one of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours of Service

   Open: 5 a.m Mon—Fri                      7a.m. Sat—Sun.

   Close: midnight Sun—Thur.                  3a.m. Fri—Sat. nights

   Last train time vary. To avoid (避免) missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the stations.

Metrobus

When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35. When paying with a SmatTripâ card, the fare is $1.25

Fares for the 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 SmarTripâ card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, SmarTripâ cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.

Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Metrobus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100

Travel tips

·Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.

·If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.

1.68. What should you know about farecard machines?

A They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m.

B They are connected to change machines.

C They offer special service to the elderly.

D They make change for no more than $5.

解析：选D。D 【解析】细节理解题。根据Metrorail(地铁)部分第4行farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.可知售票机最多只能提供5美元的找零。

2.69. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?

A At midnight

B at 3 a.m.

C at 5 a.m.

D at 7 p.m.

解析：选B。B 【解析】细节理解题。根据Hours of Service项目下面的Close：3a.m. Fri—Sat. nights可知，有轨电车在周六的停运时间是凌晨三点。

3.70. 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.

解析：选B。B 【解析】推理判断题。根据Metrobus部分When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35 . when paying with a smatTrip CARD the fare is $1.25，可知使用smatTrip CARD支付比直接付钱省$0.1，所以它对于用户来说是可以省钱的。

4.71. Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?

A 202-962-1195

B 202-962-1100

C 202-673-7000

D 202-673-8000

解析：选A。A 【解析】细节理解题。根据文章最后一行if you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.可知如果丢了东西，可以拨打电话202-962-1195。