China is launching 32 high-speed train routes on December 10. The network extension includes a link between the biggest city Shanghai and the manufacturing center of Guangzhou right next to Hong Kong.

The 1106-mile route cuts the journey time down to 6 hours and 51 minutes, instead of the 16 hours it previously took. New bullet train lines are part of the government's plan to double the size of the domestic rail network.

China has the world's largest high-speed rail network, which keeps the growing population and economy connected. The country's two largest train makers are in the process of merging to create a more competitive company, both internationally and domestically, reports in October said. The world's fastest passenger train is also in China- the Shanghai Maglev Train can reach speeds of over 430 kilometers (260 miles)per hour.

Authorities in China have big dreams for the transport network, envisioning links with Asian neighbors, Russia and even the United States and the United Kingdom.

China's ambition could be stopped by a string of canceled contracts. In October, Mexico unexpectedly canceled a $3.75 billion bullet train deal with China, only two days before the contract. 

Devastating high-speed passenger train crashes in China in 2011 that killed 40, and in 2008 that left 90 dead have drawn critics to the project.

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1.What is the distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou that train travels？

A 1103 miles.

B 430 kilometers.

C 260 miles.

D 1106 miles.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第1段最后一句与第2段第一句可知，故选D。

2.How much time does it save when a new train travels between Shanghai and Guangzhou?

A 6 hours and 51 minutes.

B 16 hours.

C 9 hours and 9 minutes.

D 10hours.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据第2段第一句原来火车行程时间是16小时缩短到6小时51分，可见节省了9小时9分钟，故选C。

3.Which is NOT right according to the passage？

A China has the world's largest high-speed rail network.

B The Shanghai Maglev Train is the fastest passenger train in the world.

C China is envisioning links with Mexico.

D China’s train network is developing rapidly.

解析：选C。C 内容理解题。根据课文内容可知中国希望本国的铁路网能与亚洲邻国甚至英美相连，但并没有提到与墨西哥相连，故选C。

4.Which country broke its promise to co-operate with China in train deal？

A Russia.

B the United States.

C the United Kingdom.

D Mexico.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据倒数第2段In October, Mexico unexpectedly cancelled a $3.75 billion bullet train deal with China,可知，故选D。

5.How many people died in the high-speed passenger train crashes these years？

A 40

B 90

C 260

D 130

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。题干是问近年中国高铁事故死亡人数，所以应该是08与11年的人数总和，故选D。