Taking the train is a wonderful way to see America. In the 19th century, train routes appeared from coast to coast, carrying both people and goods Today, a long-distance Amtrak train trip is a different way to experience the United States. The long-distance Amtrak trains have lots of room. Coach seats have lots of leg room and wide aisles(走廊),sightseeing lounges(休闲室) have large windows, and sleeping areas can provide a good night’s rest. On a train trip, there’s time to talk, play cards or board games, and read to one another. On a car trip, parents have to drive while on a train, parents can sit back and watch the scenery go by. Unlike an airplane, traveling by train is not the quickest way to arrive at your destination; the train is the destination in itself. Amtrak manages long-distance trains that run through the United States. Routes have different names, such as Empire Builder, California Zephyr, Sunset Limited and Southwest Chief. The long-distance trains have double-decker cars(Superliners), sightseeing lounges, and a real dining car. On shorter trains, such as from New York to Washington. DC, the cars are single level and only have a snack bar. In the Superliner trains, the sightseeing lounge is lined with windows on the second level while on the lower level a snack bar and tables can be found. In the evening, videos are shown in the lounge car—either entertaining movies or documentaries. Tip: As delays are common on Amtrak trains, always call the station before you go there. Otherwise, you may be cooling your heels(脚后跟) for hours. 小题1:What’s the advantage of seeing America by train?A.There are more services on the train than any other | B.Traveling by train is the quickest way to reach your destination. | C.Traveling by train gives people more time to see and do things. | D.The trains like Amtrak allow people to enjoy the journey cheaply. | 小题2:Which of the following can be found on short-distance Amtrak trains?A.Sleeping areas. | B.Snack bars. | C.Sightseeing lounges. | D.Coach seats. | 小题3:What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A.You will have to wait. | B.You make your heel cool. | C.You will have no place to stand on the train. | D.Your feet will be hurt on the train. | 小题4:Which of the following about Superliners is true?A.There are lines of windows on the lower level. | B.The snack bar is on the higher level. | C.A sightseeing lounge is on the upper level. | D.Both levels are equipped with videos. |
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