宠物能不能上高铁？12306发布问卷调查

Following the opening of China’s first lounge (等候室) for pets waiting to board on flights at the Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport on May 8 in South China’s Guangdong Province, passengers have engaged in discussions about whether pets could also board high-speed railways.

The China railway customer service center initiated a survey concerning the transportation of pets on high-speed railways. The survey consists of 15 questions, including topics such as how to minimize the impact on other passengers, pricing for pet transportation services, and how long in advance to book the service.

The center said that it would listen to various opinions. Soliciting (征求) public input reflects a rapid and compassionate response to the passengers’ growing demand of bringing pets along the railway journey, and more importantly it demonstrates a responsible attitude by conducting detailed research before mapping out a new policy. The move has earned widespread praise among the public.

Although allowing pets on high-speed trains can open up new marketing opportunities, there are still a series of pressing issues that need to be addressed. For example, whether pets should be separated from passengers for shipment or allowed in the same carriage (车厢) but in different areas, and how to ensure that passengers’ right to rest is not disturbed, as well as how to effectively manage animal waste, pet hair, and potential allergic reactions, are all issues that require further study and resolution. During peak tourist seasons such as the Spring Festival, the passenger tickets on many routes are instantly sold out, not to mention reserving a space for pets. Therefore, the biggest challenge is how to balance the transportation capacity for both passengers and pets. In addition, not everyone enjoys the presence of pets.

The detailed survey demonstrated the seriousness with which the authorities are addressing these issues and their efforts to find solutions.

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1.Why was the survey initiated?

A To ensure passengers can rest peacefully on the train.

B To balance the number of passengers and trains.

C To find out people’s opinions on taking pets on trains.

D To develop new markets for public transportation.

解析：选C。C细节理解题。根据第二段第一句的“The China railway customer service center initiated a survey concerning the transportation of pets on high-speed railways.”可知，中国铁路客户服务中心就宠物运输相关问题公开进行问卷调查。故选C。

2.The survey is received among the public with ___________.

A uncertainty

B enthusiasm

C worry

D criticism

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句的“The move has earned widespread praise among the public.”可知，征求公众意见反映了对乘客日益增长的带宠物出行需求的快速和富有同情心的回应，更重要的是，在制定新政策之前进行详细研究，表明了负责任的态度。此举赢得了公众的广泛赞誉。选B。

3.What does the fourth paragraph mainly talk about?

A Challenges of bringing pets on trains.

B What people think about taking pets on trains.

C How to solve the problem of bringing pets on trains.

D Ways to make it easier for people and pets to be together.

解析：选A。A段落大意题。该段主要讲述了尽管允许宠物乘坐高铁可以打开新的营销机会，但仍有一系列紧迫的问题需要解决，即其带来的挑战。故选A。

4.What type of writing is the text?

A An inspection report.

B An announcement.

C An advertisement.

D A news report.

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，本文主要讲了中国铁路客户服务中心就宠物运输开展问卷调查，“携带宠物上高铁”引热议，是一则新闻报道。故选D。