A
Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail (地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under 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 station 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. 3. a.m. Fri — Sat. nights
Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in the station.
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, farecard or SmarTripR card 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. What should you know about farecard machine?
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.
2. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?
A. At midnight B. at 3 a.m.
C. at 5 am D. at 7 p.m.
3. What is good about a SmarTripâ 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
4. 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
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。在文中作者详细介绍了地铁站的一些信息。比如每位成年人持票可以携带两名五岁以下儿童乘坐地铁；Farecard的购买和使用情况；车票的价格；此处，作者还介绍了一些服务部门的电话号码以方便乘客的需要。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。据Metrorall(地铁)部分中的第二段内容there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.可知，自动售卡机只能最多找5美元的零钱。易错选项为A，文中的Use it after 9:30 a,m. until closing on weekdays是使用farecard的时间，而不是farecard machines售票的时间。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hours of service部分中的Close midnight Sun — Thur. 3. a.m. Fri — Sat. nights可知，在周末停运时间是凌晨3点。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三部分对Metrobus部分中的When paying with exact charge , the fare is $1.35.When paying with a SmarTrip?card , the fare is 1.25.可知，如果使用SmarTrip?card的话，乘客可以节省0.1美元。故选B。
4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章末段内容If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost &Found at 202-962-1195,可知，如果乘客丢失物品的话可以拨打失物招领处的电话202-962-1195。故选A。
