铁路英语期末考试卷二

铁路英语期末考试卷二
一、词汇与语法（每题2分，共20分）
1. The train is scheduled to ______ at 6:00 PM.
A) arrive
B) depart
C) delay
D) halt
2. Passengers are advised to ______ their tickets at the station.
A) book
B) reserve
C) purchase
D) cancel
3. The railway station is ______ from the city center.
A) adjacent
B) distant
C) remote
D) close
4. The train ______ through several tunnels on its way to the destination.
A) passed
B) goes
C) travels
D) went
5. The railway network is ______ to handle the increased passenger traffic.
A) capable
B) inadequate
C) sufficient
D) insufficient
6. The ______ of the new railway line is expected to boost regional economic development.
A) completion
B) commencement
C) initiation
D) termination
7. The train ______ at every station to pick up and drop off passengers.
A) stops
B) halts
C) pauses
D) ceases
8. The ______ of the railway system is crucial for the safety of passengers.
A) maintenance
B) overhaul
C) upgrade
D) inspection
9. The ______ of the train service is highly appreciated by the passengers.
A) punctuality
B) convenience
C) frequency
D) speed
10. The railway company is responsible for ______ the railway infrastructure.
A) managing
B) supervising
C) overseeing
D) controlling
二、阅读理解（每题3分，共15分）
阅读以下短文，回答下列问题。

Railway transportation is one of the most efficient means of travel, offering a reliable and cost-effective way to move people and goods across long distances. With the advent of high-speed rail, the journey times have been significantly reduced, making it an even more attractive option for travelers.
11. What is the main advantage of railway transportation mentioned in the passage?
A) Speed
B) Cost
C) Efficiency
D) Safety
12. The term "advent" in the context of the passage most likely refers to:
A) The beginning
B) The end
C) The peak
D) The decline
13. According to the passage, high-speed rail has had what
kind of impact on travel?
A) It has increased the cost.
B) It has decreased the speed.
C) It has made travel less reliable.
D) It has reduced journey times.
14. The passage suggests that railway transportation is suitable for:
A) Short distances only.
B) Moving people and goods over long distances.
C) Moving goods only.
D) Moving people only.
15. What is the implied purpose of the passage?
A) To describe the history of railways.
B) To promote the use of high-speed rail.
C) To compare different modes of transportation.
D) To discuss the disadvantages of railway transportation.
三、翻译（每题5分，共20分）
将下列句子从中文翻译成英文。

16. 请确保在火车发车前至少提前30分钟到达火车站。

17. 铁路运输在促进区域经济发展中起着至关重要的作用。

18. 铁路部门正在努力提高服务质量，以满足乘客的需求。

19. 由于恶劣天气，列车可能会延误或取消。

20. 铁路网络的扩展有助于减少交通拥堵和环境污染。

四、写作（共15分）
根据以下提示，写一篇不少于150字的短文。

提示：你是一名铁路工作人员，你的工作是确保列车准时发车。

请描述你的日常工作流程，并解释为什么准时发车对铁路运输系统至关重要。

五、结束语
考试结束，请同学们按照监考老师的指示交卷。

祝大家考试顺利，取得优异成绩。