Singapore's public transport system is one of the best in the world, so you should have no problem finding your way around like a local．There are three main forms of public transport that you would find in any other major city trains, buses and taxis．

　　TRAINS

　　Trains run from 6∶00 a. m．to midnight．Single trip tickets start at 80 cents．If you buy an EZ-Link cards for＄15, you can ride the trains and buses as you like．

　　If you need more information, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333．

　　BUSES

　　There are several bus services in Singapore and fares start at 80 cents．Be sure always ask the driver the cost of your ticket as he can not give change．

　　If you need help, just call Transit Link on 1800 767 4333．

　　TAXIS

　　There are three main taxi companies －City Cab(6552 2222), Comfort(6552 1111)and Tibs(6552 8888)．Booking can also be easily by calling the numbers listed above．

　　RENTAL CARS

　　Driving in Singapore is a pleasure and if you like to travel at your own pace, renting a car is a good choice．Renting takes away the hassle of getting to places around Singapore．Just sit back and enjoy the city．It also means you'll get to see a lot more that a train or a bus won't let you see．

　　For car rental, call Avis on＋65 6737 1668．

1．What can you take by an EZ-Link card?

_______________________

2．What should you always remember when you take a bus there?

_______________________

3．What does the word“hassle”mean in Chinese?

_______________________

4．How many main taxi companies are there in Singapore?

_______________________

5．What do you know about traveling in Singapore from the passage?

_______________________

答案：
解析：

　　1．You can take both buses and trains．

　　2．Ask the driver how much your ticket is．

　　3．麻煩

　　4．Three．

　　5．It's very convenient for visitors to travel in Singapore．


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