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    Hong Kong to Macau Transportation

    It is really convenient and swift for travelers to travel between Hong Kong and Macau, with a straight-line distance of about 60 kilometers.

    Helicopter (直升机) Transport

    Helicopter transport is the most swift and convenient means for transportation between Hong Kong and Macau. The length of time for a journey is only 15 minutes.

    Service time: The helicopter departs every 30 minutes from 9:00 to 23:00. Passengers should arrive at the waiting room at least 15 minutes before the departure time.

    Tel: 2872 7288 (Macau) and 2108 9898 (Hong Kong). Passengers can book a ticket via these telephone numbers.

    Approximate ticket fares: The price of a helicopter transport is about 2,700–2,900 yuan per person.

    Ship Transport

    The length of time for a journey by ship between Hong Kong and Macau is about 50 minutes, which is much longer than that taking a helicopter. However, the ticket fare is much cheaper than taking a helicopter.

    Service time and departure interval: The ship departs every 15 minutes from 7:00 to 24:00, and then departs at 0:30, 1:00, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, 4:45 and 6:00.

    Approximate ticket fares: There are different kinds of ticket fares, for day sailing and night sailing and for common seats and luxury seats. The price is from 133 to 268 yuan per seat.

    Jetfoil (水翼喷射船) Transport

    Passengers also can take a jetfoil: a five-star Premier Jetfoil with luxurious services of high quality coming and going among Macau, Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport, and the length of time for each route is about 55 minutes.

    Service time and departure interval: The jetfoil departs every 1 hour from 8:00–22:00.

    Approximate ticket fares: The common seat for day sailing is 250–320 yuan per person. The luxury seat for day sailing is 450–560 yuan per person.

    1. (1) What are the helicopter passengers required to do?
      A . Arrive at least a quarter earlier. B . Check the departure time online. C . Choose the kind of seat on the spot. D . Pay for an extra insurance fee.
    2. (2) What is the advantage of jetfoil transport over the other two?
      A . Its comfort level. B . The price of tickets. C . The length of time. D . The frequency of transportation.
    3. (3) Where is the text probably taken from?
      A . A textbook. B . A travel diary. C . A travel website. D . A science report.

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