TheHangzhou-ChangshasectionoftheShanghai-Kunming(Hu-Kun...

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The Hangzhou-Changsha section of the Shanghai-Kunming(Hu-Kun) high speed rail(高铁) officially started operation on Dec 10, 2014. The Changsha-Huaihua(Chang-Huai) section of the Hu-Kun high speed rail was also opened to traffic a week later.

“It is no longer a dream" for Changsha residents to "leave for a trip without hesitation", said Changsha Evening, as it is really convenient either to go eastward or westward from Changsha.

During s trial operation of the Chang-Huai section on Dec 9, the G6521 train left Changsha South Railway Station at 8:40 am, arrived at Xiangtan North Station at 8:54 am, Loudi South Station at 9:22 am, and Huaihua South Station at 10:28 am.

Before the opening of the high speed rail. Changsha had 13 regular trains to Huaihua, the fastest of which, the Z149, leaves Changsha at about 6:00 am and arrives at Huaihua at nearly 12:00 am, being more than four hours slower than the high speed train.

The total length of the high speed rail in Hunan province is now more than 1,000 km, covering 10 out of the total 14 prefecture level(地区级的) cities or autonomous districts-much higher than the national average level.

5. When was the Changsha-Huaihua section opened to traffic in 2014?

A. Dec 3. B. Dec 10.

C. Nov 17. D. Dec 17.

6. Which is the right direction of the Chang-Huai high speed rail according to the text?

A. From the cast to the west. B. From the south to the north.

C. From the cast to the south. D. From the south to the cast.

7. How long does it take the Z149 train from Changsha to Huaihua?

A. 3 hours. B. 6 hours.

C. 9 hours. D. 12 hours.

8. Where can this text probably be found?

A. In t story book. B. In a science book.

C. In a newspaper. D. In a fashion magazine.