(BEIJING, August 10)—The Beijing Daily has put together a number of tips for cost-efficient travel in Beijing.
★ Subway transfer
“Transfer” is a word frequently used by volunteers helping visitors choose the best way of transport during the ongoing Beijing Olympics to save time.
On the seven subway lines now in operation, the transport authorities have set up a total of 16 transfer stations:
Transfer between Line 2 and Line 1 at Jianguomen and Fuxingmen stations；
Transfer between Line 2 and Line 5 at Chongwenmen and Yonghegong stations;
Transfer between Line 2 and Line 13 at Dongzhimen and Xizhimen stations; Dongzhimen station can also bring you to Beijing Capital International Airport via the Airport Line；
Transfer between Line 1 and Line Batong at Sihui and Sihuidong stations；
Transfer from Line 1 to Line 10 at Guomao station to reach Zhongguancun, the north Third Ring Road (going north and west) or Jinsong (going south).
Via Line 10, transfer to Line 8 at Beitucheng station to reach the Olympic central zone, where the “Bird’s Nest” and other venues are located; transfer to Line 5 at Huixinxijie Nankou; transfer to Line 13 at Zhichunlu and Shaoyaoju stations; Sanyuanqiao station takes you to the airport via the Airport Line.
★ From subway to bus
Beijing’s subway system is thoroughly linked with bus routes.
The Beijing Railway Station, which can be reached via the Line 2 subway, has bus lines going north, southeast and to the West Railway Station, covering Chaoyang, Tongzhou, Daxing and other districts.
Xizhimen station is linked to many bus routes that go south and northeast. The long-distance bus routes near Dongzhimen station pass through Shunyi, Pinggu and other outskirts.
★ Park and ride
Park and ride facilities allow commuters to leave their personal vehicles in a parking lot and transfer to a bus or rail system.
In Beijing, because of city planning and other factors, park and ride is limited to bus and subway stations beyond the Fourth Ring Road. Since the Line 5 subway began operating, a low-fare parking lot, the largest in Beijing, was created at Tiantongyuan Beizhan station. Drivers are encouraged to spend just two yuan per day parking their vehicles and take the subway into the city.
小题1:At which of the station, passengers can go to the Beijing Capital International Airport by subway?
A．Dongzhimen and Xizhimen.
B．Jianguomen and Fuxingmen.
C．Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao.
D．Zhichunlu and Shaoyaoju.小题2:According to the tips, if you take Line 2, how can you reach Zhongguancun?
A．Transfer to Line 1 at Jianguomen station, and then transfer to Line 10 at Guomao station.
B．Transfer to Line 5 at Chongwenmen station, and then transfer to Line 10 at Guomao station.
C．Transfer to Line 13 at Dongzhimen station, and then transfer to Line 8 at Beituchengstation.
D．Transfer to Line 1 at Dongzhimen station, and then transfer to Line 10 at Guomao station.小题3:Which of the following is TRUE?
A．You can get to the Beijing Railway Station via the Line 5 subway.
B．Park and ride is limited to bus and subway stations beyond the Third Ring Road.
C．Drivers can spend a little money in parking their vehicles in the largest parking lot.
D．Drivers must park their cars in the largest parking lot and transfer to a bus or rail system.小题4:Which of the following is NOT true?
A．From the Beijing Railway Station, you can take buses to the West Railway Station.
B．From the Beijing Railway Station, you can take the subway to the West Railway Station.
C．The Beijing Railway Station has bus lines going north and southeast.
D．The Beijing Railway Station has bus lines going southeast and to the West Railway Station.小题5:What is the purpose of the tips?
A．To help volunteers save time during the ongoing Olympic Games.
B．To help tourists enjoy the places of interest in Beijing.
C．To make people learn about the daily transport in Beijing.
D．To make it convenient and efficient to travel in Beijing during the ongoing Olympic Games.
