Four of the World's Most Amazing Train Journeys The Beijing to Lhasa Express，China
Start：Beijing End：Lhasa
Distance：2，330 miles Duration（时长）：40 hours
Connecting Beijing with Lhasa，the Z21 train transports its passengers from a modern city to a mysterious land.What's unusual is that the train climbs nearly 16，400 it on its journey to the roof of the world：the Tibetan plateau，where it passes yaks，flying prayer flags and snow—covered mountains.
The Reunification Express，Vietnam
Start：Hanoi End：Ho Chi Minh City
Distance：1，072 miles Duration：two days
Some railways run through historic cities，others run beside beautiful coastline and a few are famous for the colorful characters on board.The Reunification Express meets all these condjye.aiions.It travels over a thousand miles from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south.There's no better way of exploring all the glories in between.
The California Zephyr，USA
Start：Chicago End：San Francisco
Distance：2，438 miles Duration：52 hrs 40 mins
As for appreciating the breathtaking scenery of the North American continent，nothing compares with Amtrak's California Zephyr train.This journey travels nearly 2，500 miles across prairies，deserts，the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada on its way.
London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper，UK
Start：London End：Fort William
Distance：509 miles Duration：13 hrs 30 mins
Starting from crowded central London to the dry and cold air and beautiful views of the Scottish Highlands through one overnight train journey is a perfect example of experiencing the romance of rail travel.It's just a pity that the whole experience—from delicious foods and drinks to being taken into la-la land—feels like it's over very quickly.
（1）What makes The Beijing to Lhasa Express special？ DD
A．It lasts the longest time.
B．It covers the longest distance.
C．It passes through national borders.
D．It runs on the highest rail line in the world.
（2）If you want to appreciate desert scenery，which train journey should you choose？ CC
A．The Beijing to Lhasa Express.
B．The Reunification Express.
C．The California Zephyr.
D．London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper.
（3）What does the author say about London to Fort William on the Caledonian Sleeper？ BB
A．It's often crowded.
B．It's a relatively short journey.
C．It travels at the slowest speed.
D．It offers free meals to passengers.
【答案】D；C；B
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