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London Underground
The London Underground rail network, also called “the Tube”, is a great way to travel to, from and around central London. Read advice on how to master the London Underground public transport.
Tube Zones
The London Underground rail network is divided into nine zones. Zone 1 is in central London and zones 6 to 9 are on the outskirts of the city. There are 11 Tube lines.
Tube Prices
Buy a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or use a contactless (非接触式的) payment card to get the best value as cash is the most expensive way to pay. An adult cash fare (费用) on the London metro for a single journey in zone 1 is £4.90. The same Tube fare with Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or contactless payment card is £2.40. If you plan on travelling around London to do some sightseeing and visit some of London’s best attractions, why not get a London Pass and save even more money?
Opening and Closing Times
London Underground opening times vary from line to line, but the first London subway trains normally start running around 5 am, from Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday. Avoid travelling during rush hours (weekdays, 7-9 am and 5.30-7 pm) if at all possible. London metro trains normally run until around midnight. A 24-hour underground service operates on certain lines. Check with staff at the particular tube station you plan on using to find out exactly when the last train runs.
21.Which of the following tube zones is on the outskirts of London?
A. Zone 1. B. Zone 5. C. Zone 8. D. Zone 11.
22.Which way is the most expensive to pay tube fare?
A. Using Travelcard. B. Using Cash.
C. Using London Pass. D. Using Visitor Oyster card.
23. What do we know about London Underground times?
A. The tube closes on Sunday.
B. No lines in the tube run 24 hours.
C. The operating hours are the same every day.
D. The opening times are different from line to line.
