Reading:
The city’s public transportation system consists of three main bus routes: Route 1 (Red Line), Route 2 (Blue Line), and Route 3 (Green Line). Route 1 connects the northern and southern parts of the city, running from City Hall in the north to the Riverside Park in the south. Route 2 runs east-west, with stops at the downtown shopping district, the city library, and the university campus. Route 3 is a circular route that loops around the city center, connecting key areas such as the museum, the central train station, and the convention center.
The bus schedules are designed to provide frequent service during peak hours, with buses arriving every 15 minutes. During off-peak hours, buses run every 30 minutes. All buses are wheelchair accessible, and passengers can purchase tickets at kiosks located at the major bus stops or on board.
Questions
1. What are the three main bus routes in the city’s transportation system?
A) Red Line, Blue Line, Green Line
B) Yellow Line, Orange Line, Blue Line
C) Red Line, Yellow Line, Green Line
D) Blue Line, Green Line, Black Line
2. Which route connects the northern and southern parts of the city?
A) Route 1 (Red Line)
B) Route 2 (Blue Line)
C) Route 3 (Green Line)
D) None of the above
3. What are some of the key stops along Route 2?
A) City Hall, Riverside Park, Central Train Station
B) Downtown shopping district, City Library, University Campus
C) Museum, Convention Center, City Hall
D) Riverside Park, Museum, University Campus
4. How often do buses run during peak hours?
A) Every 30 minutes
B) Every 15 minutes
C) Every hour
D) Every 5 minutes
5. What is the main feature of Route 3?
A) It runs in a circular loop around the city center
B) It connects the north and south parts of the city
C) It only operates during peak hours
D) It serves the university campus
6. Where can passengers purchase tickets?
A) At bus terminals only
B) At kiosks located at major bus stops or on board
C) Only online
D) At the city library
7. Which route would you take if you were traveling from the city library to Riverside Park?
A) Route 1 (Red Line)
B) Route 2 (Blue Line)
C) Route 3 (Green Line)
D) None of the above
8. How frequently do buses run during off-peak hours?
A) Every hour
B) Every 15 minutes
C) Every 30 minutes
D) Every 5 minutes
9. Which stops are likely to be located near the university campus?
A) Museum, Central Train Station
B) Downtown shopping district, City Library
C) University campus, City Hall
D) City Library, University Campus
10. How does the city ensure accessibility for all passengers?
A) All buses are wheelchair accessible
B) Buses have audio systems for the visually impaired
C) Buses are free for students
D) There are ramps at all major bus stops
11. What type of transportation system is described in the text?
A) A taxi service
B) A subway system
C) A public bus transportation system
D) A ride-sharing system