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Airport Shuttle Departures

Read the passage, then compare each keyed choice with the authored explanation.

Task
Read in Daily Life
Domain
Schedule
Length
97 words
Published

Passage

Level 3

CAMPUS AIRPORT SHUTTLE — WEEKDAY DEPARTURES

From Student Center to Terminal A: 5:30 a.m. · 7:00 a.m. · 9:30 a.m. · 12:00 p.m. · 3:00 p.m. · 6:00 p.m.

Travel time is about 40 minutes in normal traffic. Reserve a seat online at least two hours before departure; standby riders board only if seats remain. The 5:30 a.m. run does not operate on holidays. Bring your reservation code and a photo ID. One suitcase and one carry-on per rider; extra bags may be refused if the shuttle is full.

Worked answers

Why each choice works or misses

3 questions

  1. Question 1

    Inference · Level 3

    What can a standby rider expect?

    • AA. A discount on the fare.
    • B. A seat only if reserved riders leave room.
    • CC. A guaranteed seat on any run.
    • DD. Priority over reservation holders.

    Why B is correct

    The schedule says standby riders board only if seats remain after reservations.

    Why the other choices miss

    A
    No fare discount is mentioned.
    C
    Standby is not guaranteed a seat.
    D
    Standby comes after reservation holders, not before.

  2. Question 2

    Factual Detail · Level 3

    According to the schedule, which statement is NOT true?

    • A. The 5:30 a.m. run operates on holidays.
    • BB. Riders may bring one suitcase and one carry-on.
    • CC. There is a 6:00 p.m. departure.
    • DD. Travel time is about 40 minutes normally.

    Why A is correct

    The schedule says the 5:30 a.m. run does not operate on holidays, so 'operates on holidays' is false.

    Why the other choices miss

    B
    One suitcase and one carry-on per rider is allowed.
    C
    A 6:00 p.m. departure is listed.
    D
    Travel time is stated as about 40 minutes in normal traffic.

  3. Question 3

    Factual Detail · Level 2

    How far ahead must a rider reserve a seat?

    • AA. The night before.
    • BB. No reservation is needed.
    • C. At least two hours before departure.
    • DD. At least 40 minutes before departure.

    Why C is correct

    The schedule says to reserve online at least two hours before departure.

    Why the other choices miss

    A
    No overnight requirement is stated.
    B
    Standby riders board only if seats remain, so reservations matter.
    D
    Forty minutes is the travel time, not the reservation window.

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