Travelling by rail holds a romantic and old-fashioned appeal that can’t be matched by flying or driving.By taking the slow route,you get to experience and interact with an area in a completely different way.
The Rocky Mountaineer
Where: Canada,from Vancouver to Banff,Jasper and Calgary.
When: In June,which is springtime in the Rockies,complete with blooming flowers and abundant wildlife.
Duration: between two and eight days,travelling only in daylight,staying in luxury hotels.
Highlights: Splendid views of Rocky mountains,incredible luxury at every stage of the trip,traditional native storytelling,wine classes and natural history workshop.
The Chepe
Where: Mexico.It begins its journey in the mountains of Chihuahua and finishes on the Sinaloa coast.
When: In the rainy season,from June to October,you’ll get lush vegetation(丰富的植被) and blooming cacti(仙人掌),although mid-summer (July) temperatures can reach 44 °C.
Duration: Doing the route straight through takes 14 hours,but you’ll want to stop off overnight and explore traditional towns along the way.
Highlights: The train winds its way down through 656 km of the spectacular Copper Canyon (which is deeper than the Grand Canyon),over 37 precarious-looking pidges and through 86 tunnels.Local people sell crafts and foods along the route.
The Ghan
Where: Australia,from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs.
When: Going during the wet season (December,January) will allow you to see more wildlife and tropical splendour in the north,though peak season is usually the winter.
Duration: Going straight through takes 52 hours.There are disembarkation points（登陆点）from which you can take tours.
Highlights: Going through Australia’s Red Centre with cobalt-blue skies,red earth and not much else – a beautiful and serene（宁静的）experience.
The Royal Scotsman
Where: Travels around the Scottish Highlands or all the way around Great pitain.
When: Warmer weather and up to 20 hours of daylight in June makes it the perfect time to watch ospreys soaring (鱼鹰飞翔)over mirror-like lochs（湖）,or go in October for autumn colours and the rather vocal stag-rutting season.
Duration: Trips can be as short as two days or as long as seven.Highlights: Possibly the most expensive train journey in the world.You’ll be treated like a member of the monarchy（皇室）.Indulgent（放纵的）cuisine,fine wines and carriages that look like rooms at Balmoral Castle await those willing to part with a minimum of £2350 per person for a two-night trip.
1.Which one of the following journey has the shortest duration?
A.The Chepe.
B.The Ghan.
C.The Rocky mountaineer.
D.The Royal scotsman.
2.Visitors may have the opportunity to try some wine in .
A.The Royal scotsman and The Chepe
B.The Royal scotsman and The Ghan
C.The Rocky mountaineer and The Chepe
D.The Rocky mountaineer and The Royal Scotsman
3.If a Chinese family wants to have a travel during the Spring Festival,which one would be suitable for them?
A.The Chepe.
B.The Ghan.
C.The Rocky mountaineer.
D.The Royal scotsman.