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Airport Express
With the Airport Express, you are never far from town. There is a train every 10 minutes, ready to rush you between the airport and Hong Kong Station in the heart of the shopping and downtown district in about 24 minutes. Or travel to the Asia World-Expo in just 1 minute from the airport.
Airport Express service hours
Mon-Fri: 5:50am to 1:15am
Sat-Sun: 5:00am to 2:00am
Tickets
There are three types of ticket for travelling to and from the Airport: Single Journey, Round Trip and Same Day Return. Single Journey Ticket and Same Day Return Ticket are valid(有效的) on day of issue(发放). Round Trip Ticket is valid for 30 days from day of issue. You can also use the Octopus Card for the Airport Express. (The Octopus Card is an electronic store-value ticket and it can be used on most public transport. The fare will be deducted(扣除) from the stored value each time, so you do not have to carry heavy coins. The card is valid for three years after value has been added.)
Travel tips
Children under 3 travel for free.
Passengers travelling on the Airport Express are now able to write email and do online searches with Wi-Fi service.
For more information about Airport Express, please visit www.hongkongairport.com or call 852-01818.
21. What is good about a Octopus Card?
A. It saves money for its users. B. It avoids its users carrying coins.
C. Its validity is unlimited. D. It is sold in every store.
22. What can you know about Airport Express?
A. Hong Kong Station is just 1 minute distance from the airport.
B. Single Journey Ticket is acceptable for 30 days.
C. Children are free of charge for tickets.
D. Passengers can surf the Internet on the Airport Express.
23. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To provide suggestions about the Airport Express.
B. To inform readers of the Airport Express service.
C.To advertise the Octopus Card.
D. To introduce the Airport Express schedule.
