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(2019·河北武邑中学模拟)OffPeak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money.The tickets may require you to travel at specific times of day, days of the week or on a specific route.Where there is more than one OffPeak fare for a journey, the cheaper fare is called Super OffPeak.
You can buy OffPeak tickets any time before you travel, either online or at a local station.The travel restrictions for your OffPeak ticket will depend on the journey you are making.The tickets must be used on the date shown on the ticket.For OffPeak return tickets, related journeys must be made on the date shown on your ticket as well.
Children aged five to fifteen get a 50% discount for all OffPeak fares.Up to 2 children under 5 years can travel free with each fare paying adult.Railcard holders get 1/3 off all Standard Class OffPeak fares.Senior, and disabled Railcard holders also get 1/3 off all First Class Off Peak fares.Please note that minimum fares and time restrictions may apply to tickets bought with a Railcard.
If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts.Three or four can travel for the price of just two adults — leaving everyone more money to spend on the day out! If you are traveling in a group of ten or more at OffPeak times, you may be able to obtain a further discount through the train company you are traveling with.Contact the train company directly and be aware that you may need to book tickets in advance.
For more information, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk
语篇解读：本文是一篇应用文，介绍了如何订到更便宜的火车票。
1．An OffPeak ticket differs from other tickets in ________.
A．its good value for money B．its convenience
C．the specific trains D．travel schedules
解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“OffPeak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money.”可知，非高峰期车票与其他车票相比更便宜，很划算。故选A。
2．Apart from the OffPeak fares, you may also save money by ________.
A．becoming a VIP
B．traveling at rush time
C．buying tickets online
D．getting group travel discounts
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts.”可知，你也可以通过获得团体旅行折扣来省钱。故选D。
3．What type of writing is this text?
A．An announcement. B．A ticket booking guide.
C．A business report. D．A travel review.
解析：选B 推理判断题。纵观全文，特别是第一段第一句“OffPeak fares are cheaper tickets for traveling on trains that are less busy, offering good value for money.”，第二段第一句“You can buy OffPeak tickets any time before you travel, either online or at a local station.”和最后一段第一句“If you plan on a train trip with friends or your family, you may get group travel discounts.”可知，本文是一篇火车票预订指南。故选B。
