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North American Train Routes for a Family Vacation
The Adirondack
Considered one of the top ten scenic train rides in the world, the Adirondack train route travels from New York City's Penn Station to Montreal, Canada. The trip is great for a weekend away in either Montreal or Manhattan. The route will take you past West Point Academy, the Hudson River Valley and fifty miles of Lake Champlain.
The Vermonter
The trip from Washington, D. C. to St. Albans, Vermont, takes you from the U.S. capital, through the beautiful New England states of Connecticut and Massachusetts on the way to Vermont. As you travel through New England towns, you'll be able to see some of the most beautiful scenery in this area, including rivers, falls and covered bridges.
The Downeaster
The Downeaster was established in 2001 and was expanded several years ago northward to Freeport and Brunswick, Maine. The short ride (between three and four hours) includes a trip along the beautiful Maine coastline. With five round-trips offered each day, this route is a great way for Massachusetts families to visit Maine for a day or longer. Many of these routes carry volunteers to aid passengers with questions about local attractions and destinations.
The Pennsylvanian
Both New York City and Pittsburgh are great family vacation destinations and the Pennsylvanian route takes you through the beautiful Pennsylvanian landscape between the two major cities. The 9.5-half hour trip travels through a variety of different terrains(地形), and stops along the way including Newark, Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Altoona. The connecting train service is available for those looking to travel to Cleveland, Chicago, and Toledo from Pittsburgh.
1. Where is St. Albans?
A. In Vermont. B. In Washington, D. C.
C. Near Lake Champlain D. In Main
2. Which train route offers the best choice for a one-day family sightseeing?
A. The Adirondack. B. The Vermonter.
C. The Downeaster. D. The Pennsylvanian.
3. How can you go to Chicago?
A. By taking a train at Penn Station to Montreal.
B. By taking a connecting train at Pittsburgh.
C. By traveling to Cleveland and then to Chicago.
D. By traveling through New England states to Chicago.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文广告。介绍了四条北美洲适合家庭度假的火车路线。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Vermonter部分“The trip from Washington, D. C. to St. Albans, Vermont, takes you from the U.S. capital, through the beautiful New England states of Connecticut and Massachusetts on the way to Vermont.（从华盛顿特区到圣奥尔本斯的旅程，将带你从美国首都出发，穿过美丽的新英格兰州康涅狄格州和马萨诸塞州前往佛蒙特州。）”可知，该路线从华盛顿特区出发，到佛蒙特州的圣奥尔本斯市，即圣奥尔本斯在佛蒙特州。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Downeaster部分“With five round-trips offered each day, this route is a great way for Massachusetts families to visit Maine for a day or longer.（由于每天提供五趟往返旅行，这条路线是马萨诸塞州家庭访问缅因州一天或更长时间的绝佳途径。）”中的a day可知，此路线适合一日游玩。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Pennsylvanian部分的第一句以及最后一句“The connecting train service is available for those looking to travel to Cleveland, Chicago, and Toledo from Pittsburgh.（从匹兹堡前往克利夫兰、芝加哥和托莱多的旅客可以使用中转列车服务。）”可知，可从纽约市乘火车到匹茨堡（Pittsburgh），然后再搭乘联运列车到芝加哥。故选B项。
