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(2020·大同高二检测)
Off-Peak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money. The tickets may require you to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route. Where there is more than one Off-Peak fare for a journey, the cheaper fare is called Super Off-Peak.
You can buy Off-Peak tickets any time before you travel, either online or at a local station. The travel restrictions for your Off-Peak ticket will depend on the journey you are making. The tickets must be used on the date shown on the ticket. For Off-Peak return tickets, related journeys must be made on the date shown on your ticket as well.
Children aged five to fifteen get a 50% discount for all Off-Peak fares. Up to 2 children under 5 years can travel free with each fare paying adult. Railcard holders get 1/3 off all Standard Class Off-Peak fares. Senior, and disabled Railcard holders also get 1/3 off all First Class Off-Peak fares. Please note that minimum fares and time restrictions may apply to tickets bought with a Railcard.
If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts. Three or four can travel for the price of just two adults — leaving everyone more money to spend on the day out! If you are traveling in a group of ten or more at Off-Peak times, you may be able to obtain a further discount through the train company you are traveling with. Contact the train company directly and be aware that you may need to book tickets in advance.
For more information, please visit www. nationalrail. co. uk
【文章大意】本文是一篇应用文, 介绍了如何订到更便宜的火车票。
21. An Off-Peak ticket differs from other tickets in ______.
A. its good value for money
B. its convenience
C. the specific trains
D. travel schedules
【解析】选A。细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“Off-Peak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money. ”可知, 非高峰期车票与其他车票相比更便宜, 很划算。
22. Apart from the Off-Peak fares, you may also save money by ______.
A. becoming a VIP
B. traveling at rush time
C. buying tickets online
D. getting group travel discounts
【解析】选D。 细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts. ”可知, 你也可以通过获得团体旅行折扣来省钱。
23. What type of writing is this text?
A. An announcement.
B. A ticket booking guide.
C. A business report.
D. A travel review.
【解析】选B。推理判断题。纵观全文, 特别是第一段第一句“Off-Peak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money. ”, 第二段第一句“You can buy Off-Peak tickets any time before you travel, either online or at a local station. ”和第四段第一句“If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts. ”可知, 本文是一篇火车票预订指南。
