Beijing Railway Group has started late-night high-speed trains for people who went to concerts. This shows how China’s railways are adapting to the growing “concert economy (经济)”.

After pop singer David Tao’s concert at the Bird’s Nest, two special trains left Beijing South Station early on September 22. One went to Shanghai at 0:30 am, and the other to Tianjin at 0:23 am. They carried hundreds of fans. The train cars had concert posters and souvenirs, creating a fun fan atmosphere. This was the first time Beijing Railway operated such overnight trains for concert crowds.

Usually, late-night high-speed trains are only used during big holidays like Spring Festival. Now, they are also used for concerts. To make trips smooth, Beijing South Station set up special waiting areas, added more security (安全) checks, and had more workers.

China is now having more live shows like concerts. Beijing Railway has also provided special trains for events like the Asian Winter Games and for elderly travelers. These trains help the economy. They show that China’s railways are not just serving people, but also shaping modern travel.

1.1. Why did Beijing Railway Group start late-night high-speed trains on September 22?

A To celebrate the National Day.

B To help music fans after a concert.

C To test new train routes.

D To reduce daytime traffic.

解析：选B。B推理判断题。根据第一段中“...for people who went to concerts”和第二段描述陶喆演唱会后的情况可知，开设夜间高铁是为了服务观看了演唱会的旅客。故选B。

2.2. When did the train to Shanghai leave?

A At 0:23 am.

B At 0:30 am.

C At 9:22 am.

D At 12:30 pm.

解析：选B。B细节理解题。根据第二段的“one went to Shanghai at 0:30 am”可知，前往上海的列车于凌晨0:30出发。故选B。

3.3. What DIDN’T Beijing South Station do for smooth trips?

A Set up special waiting areas.

B Add more security checks.

C Have more workers.

D Add more snack shops.

解析：选D。D细节理解题。根据第三段中“To make trips smooth, Beijing South Station set up special waiting areas, added more security checks, and had more workers”可知，车站为保障行程顺畅，采取了 A（设专门候车区）、B（增加安检）、C（增派员工）三项措施；选项D“增加零食店”未在文中提及，且“零食店”与“保障行程顺畅”无直接关联，并非车站采取的相关措施。故选D。

4.4. What do Beijing Railway’s special trains mainly show?

A They support the economy and shape travel.

B They are only used during big holidays.

C They make more live shows possible.

D They only help elderly travelers.

解析：选A。A细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“These trains help the economy. They show China’s railways are not just serving people but also shaping modern travel”可知，北京铁路的专列核心体现了两大作用——助力经济发展和塑造现代出行，这是对专列整体意义的宏观概括。故选A。

5.5.Where might this passage come from?

A A news report.

B A storybook for kids.

C A science textbook.

D A cooking recipe.

解析：选A。A 推理判断题。文章内容是关于北京铁路根据实际需求（演唱会、赛事、老年旅客）开通专列，以及专列对经济和出行的影响，属于客观、真实的社会服务类信息，符合新闻报道“传递事实性社会动态”的特点。故选A。