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As part of an integrated transit strategy for the city of Thompson and neighboring towns, Metro-Linx is set to launch the Dunbar-Peterson Express. The existing transit infrastructure was deemed unable to support the projected future growth in the region. As a result, regional councils committed to partnered integration of all modes of transportation in order to deliver the required mobility solution. — [1] —

The new express line will provide a high-quality rail service connecting Dunbar Subway Station in the downtown area directly to Terminal A at Peterson International Airport. This will address the current lack of airport transportation options and improve the quality of life for residents by lessening downtown congestion and fueling economic prosperity. Projections indicate that within the first year of operation, the Dunbar-Peterson Express will eliminate at least 500,000 vehicle journeys to and from the airport. — [2] ——

As a further step toward greater coordination and integration of transportation in the region, Metro-Linx has contracted the software development company PlexTex Technologies to develop the GOCARD ticketless transportation system.

—— [3] — This card, and the accompanying turnstile technology, will allow commuters to travel between multiple transit systems (subway, bus, and train) within the region using a single card. — [4] — The GOCARD will only be operational within the Metro-Linx regional network of Thompson, Carrville, Bailey City, and Harden Township.
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Question 1:
Why was the article written?
A. To describe plans to build a new expressway
B. To detail a merger between two transportation firms
C. To announce the addition of a new rail line
Feedback

Information can be inferred from "Metro-Linx is set to launch the Dunbar-Peterson Express. The existing transit infrastructure was deemed unable to support the projected future growth in the region. As a result, regional councils committed to partnered integration of all modes of transportation in order to deliver the required mobility solution."

D. To outline improvements to a bus service in Thompson
Question 2:
What benefit of the change is mentioned?
A. Cheaper travel fares
B. Increased comfort
C. Reduced traffic
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Information is in "This will address the current lack of airport transportation options and improve the quality of life for residents by lessening downtown congestion and fueling economic prosperity."

D. Improved communication
Question 3:
What was PlexTex Technologies asked to do?
A. Conduct market research
B. Design a ticket vending machine
C. Update a Web site
D. Create a travel card system
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Information is in "Metro-Linx has contracted the software development company PlexTex Technologies to develop the GOCARD ticketless transportation system." 

Question 4:
In which of the positions marked [1], [2], [3], and [4] does the following sentence best belong?
“GOCARD is a smart card to which users can add money and use on various forms of transportation."
A. [1]
B. [2]
C. [3]
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C is correct because it can connect with the sentence before it "Metro-Linx has contracted the software development company PlexTex Technologies to develop the GOCARD ticketless transportation system." and the sentence after it "This card, and the accompanying turnstile technology, will allow commuters to travel between multiple transit systems (subway, bus, and train) within the region using a single card."

D. [4]

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