World's Incredible Railways West Highland Railway,Scotland
Running for about 193 kilometers.West Highland Railway Line is one of the "greatest hits" of the landscapes Scotland offers.The line can be enjoyed through the comfortable Caledonian Sleeper might train from London to Fort William,with the last stretch of the journey accompanied by breakfast.Remember to keep an eye out for stags(雄鹿)as they survey their kingdom.
The Ghan,Australia
Widely regarded as one of the world's greatest rail journeys,it runs weekly over a 2,979-kilometer route crossing the length of Australia from Adelaide in the south to Darwin in the Northern Territory.Each trip takes more than 53 hours,including extended stops in remote towns such as Coober Pedy for passengers to experience the Outback during off-train tours.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway,China
For centuries,known as "The Roof of the World",Tibet was visited only by the hardiest travelers and explorers,but the opening of the remarkable Qinghai-Tibet Railway in 2006 created a permanent connection with the Chinese rail network.The 1,956 kilometer route from Xining to Lhasa tops out at the Tanggula Pass,5,068 meters above sea level.With its opening,direct trains run to Lhasa from Beijing in 40 hours and Shanghai 47 hours.
The TranzAlpine,New Zealand
The TranzAlpine takes four and a half hours to cover just 224 kilometers.Its famous "open-air carriage(客車廂)" is the real highlight.This open-sided car allows passengers to experience the fresh mountain air first-hand and take amazing landscape photos.Passengers can also now listen to a GPS-based audio commentary in English,enjoying stories about places along the route,the country and its culture.
(1)Which of the following railways is the longest? BB
A.West Highland Railway.
B.The Ghan.
C.Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
D.The TranzAlpine.
(2)How many hours does a direct train take from Shanghai to Lhasa? CC
A.4.5.
B.40.
C.47.
D.53.
(3)What can you do on a TranzAlpine train? DD
A.Enjoy a comfortable night's sleep.
B.Read books about local culture.
C.Watch TV programs in English.
D.Experience the open-sided car.
【答案】B;C;D
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