题目内容
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.
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.
Which of the following can be found on short-distance Amtrak trains?
A. Sleeping areas. B. Snack bars. C. Sightseeing lounges. D. Coach seats.
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.
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.
【小题1】C
【小题1】B
【小题1】A
【小题1】C
解析:
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the most diverse nations in the whole of Europe. This article will show you how to adapt to the varied culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Get used to small spaces. The United States is not only a huge country but also has big cars ,houses and spaces. 【小题1】 Houses, apartments , cars and appliances are all smaller than what you are accustomed to, so you have to get used to smaller things.
Be polite .Always apologize for running into someone, even if it is their fault, as it makes you out to be a kind person. Respect people ‘s personal space and always wait in line.
Accept jokes. 【小题2】 Bantering and taking the mickey are all ways to describe making fun of someone but this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Teasing someone is a common way to show friendship .As one Briton put it,“ You never make fun of someone you don’t like.
Get used to the driving. The British drive on the left side of the road . 【小题3】 Also the cars in the UK have the steering wheel(方向盘)on the right side, so you need get used to this as well. Be especially careful with your turns and remember that right turns in the UK cross opposite traffic in the same way that left turns do in the Us and other countries that drive on the right.
【小题4】 The British use different words and pronounce words differently .Look
around on the Internet or buy books about words and expressions used in Britain.
There’s more to the UK than London. London is an excellent city and the most popular in the Untied Kingdom. 【小题5】 And the green countryside is a defining feature of the UK , which is something that should be explored.
| A．Get used to the lifestyle |
| B．Get used to the language |
| C．Different regions have their own traditions and even languages. |
| D．Be sure that you do so, or the result could be terrible |
F. But there are many other cities filled with culture and wonder.
G. One of the most confusing aspects of British culture is humor