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　　Want to save money when traveling by train? Here are some ways.

　　Day Returns

　　This ticket can save you up to 45% on the standard fare (车费). You have to travel after the rush hour period Mon. — Fri, but can travel at any time on Sat. or Sun.

　　Big City Savers

　　These are special low-priced tickets on certain trains. You have to book inadvance—at the latest by 16:00 the day before you travel. It’s first come, first served.

　　Weekend returns

　　Weekend Returns are available (有售) for most journeys over 60 miles. Go on Fri., Sat. or Sun., and return the same weekend on Sat. or Sun., and save up to 35% on the standard fare.

　　Monthly Returns

　　These are available for most journeys over 65 miles. Go any day and return within a month. Monthly returns save you up to 25% on the standard fare.

　　Family Railcard

　　For ￡20 this railcard allows you to take a second adult(成人) and up to 4 children for only ￡3 each when you buy single or return tickets. You can travel as often as you like until the card becomes out of date.(1999年真题)

　　1. Which is the best ticket to buy if you live in London and want to go to a small town 80 miles away for four days?

　　A. Big City SaversB. Monthly Returns

　　C. Weekend ReturnsD. Day Returns

　　2. A man bought himself a ticket of ￡15 and three tickets for his family with a family railcard. How much did he pay?

　　A. ￡44B. ￡29C. ￡24D. ￡15

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