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The Guide to Riding a San Francisco Cable Car
Cable Car History
The cable car was introduced to San Francisco on August 2, 1873. Throughout the 1890s, eight companies operated 600 cars which covered 21 cable car routes. The 1906 earthquake destroyed most of the cable car system. Now, only 37 cable cars remain with three lines in operation. All cars are artistic works as they are made and handled by hand!
Cable cars aren’t just for tourists! They are an essential part of the city’s public transport system. They are the city’s only moving historic landmarks.
The Cable Car Lines
Powell-mason Line (Yellow signs on car): Begins at Market Street turnaround, and ends at Fisherman’s Wharf East End (Bay Street turnaround).
Stops: Downtown(Market Street), Union Square, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Cable Car Museum, North Beach and Fisherman’s Wharf(Bay Street).
Powell-hyde Line(Red signs on car): Begins at Market Street turnaround and ends at Fisherman’s Wharf West End(Hyde Street turnaround).
Stops: Downtown(Market Street), Union Square, Nob Hill, Chinatown, Cable Car Museum, Russian Hill, Fisherman’s Wharf(west end), and Hyde Street.
California Street Line: Runs East-west from Van Ness Avenue to the Financial District.
Stops: Van Ness Avenue, Polk Street, Nob Hill, Chinatown.
Fares
Tickets(single ride): can be purchased at turnarounds or from the conductor with cash as you board.
Adult &Youth: $7 each way.Senior(ages 65+)＆Disabled: $3 each way
Passes: are perfect for visitors to the city, and allow unlimited riding for one, three, or seven days on MUNI cable cars, streetcars and buses.
One Day: $23; Three Days: $34; Seven Days: $45
Fastpasses(One Month): allow unlimited riding for one month on MUNI cable cars, streetcars and buses.
Adult(ages 18—64): $78; Youth(ages 5—17), Senior(ages 65+)and Disabled: $39
1. What do we know about San Francisco cable cars?
A. They operate automatically. B. They are just available for tourists.
C. They have become a unique sight. D. They have a history of over 200 years.
2. What do the three cable car lines have in common?
A. They end at the same stop. B. They run through Chinatown.
C. Their cars are of the same color. D. Their routes are equal in length.
3. How much will a couple of 70 pay for their fastpasses?
A. $23. B. $39. C. $45. D. $78.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章是一篇旧金山缆车乘坐指南，介绍了缆车历史、缆车线路及票价等。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Cable cars aren’t just for tourists! They are an essential part of the city’s public transport system. They are the city’s only moving historic landmarks.(缆车不只是供游客使用的!它们是城市公共交通系统的重要组成部分。它们是这座城市唯一的移动历史地标。)”可推断，缆车已经成为当地一种独特的景观。故答案为 C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。比较三条线路的停靠点可以看出，它们都途径 Chinatown。故答案为 B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“Senior(ages 65+)and Disabled: $3. 老年人(65岁以上)和残疾人：$39)”可知，超过 65 岁的老人每人票价为$39, 那么一对70岁的夫妇应该支付2*$39=$78。故答案为 D。
