traffic problem is a combination of the two. More roads can be built to hold more traffic and meanwhile more public bus routes can be opened up to those who prefer to use the public transportation.

　　Section_ⅠIntroduction_&_Reading_-_Pre­reading

　　Getting Around① in Beijing

　　Taxis

　　Taxis are on the streets 24 hours a day. Simply raise your hand, and a taxi appears in no time②. They are usually red, and they display③ the price per kilometre on the window. You should check the cab④ has a business permit⑤， and make sure ⑥you ask for a receipt⑦.

　　Buses and trolleybuses⑧

　　Public transport provides⑨ a cheap way to get around in Beijing. There are 20,000 buses and trolleybuses in Beijing, but they can get very crowded⑩. It's a good idea to avoid public transport during the rush hour⑪(6：30 am－8：00 am and 5：00 pm－6：30 pm)．Fares⑫ are cheap, starting at 1 yuan⑬.Air­conditioned⑭buses cost more.

　　Buses numbered 1 to 100⑮ are limited to⑯ travel within the city centre. Higher numbers have destinations⑰ in the suburbs⑱. Tourists shouldn't miss the 103 bus ⑲which offers one of the most impressive⑳ routes\s\up1(21(21)， past the Forbidden City and the White Pagoda in Beihai Park. If you get on a double­decker\s\up1(22(22) bus, make sure you sit upstairs. You'll have a good view of\s\up1(23(23) the rapidly changing city.

　　Most buses run from about 5：00 am to midnight. However, there is also a night bus service, provided by buses with a number in the 200s\s\up1(24(24).

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　　②in to time马上；立刻

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