As a long-time resident(居民) of Beijing, I had always wanted to travel around and see more of China. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, however, I never found the right opportunity to go traveling. But, in May 2021, I finally found my big chance.
During the week-long Labor Day holiday, there happened to be few restrictions(限制) on travel, so I took this as my chance to go to Shanghai. What made this trip special was that not only was it my first time traveling by train, but also high-speed train. Many Americans are unused to taking public transportation, instead mainly using cars to get around.
For me, riding to Shanghai by train was especially nice since I could get a good look through the windows at the different kinds of beautiful scenery and towns as they rushed past me. In particular, I have always been a fan of the uniquely-shaped mountains of China, enjoying their beautiful curves(曲线) and slopes as they match the peaceful horizon. Another benefit of riding on trains was the spacious legroom which allowed me to relax more easily during my trip.
After arriving in Shanghai, I could not help but wonder why the US could not build a similarly useful and convenient railway system. Considering how cities are so spread out in the US, it is easy to see how the US would benefit from this kind of public investment(投资). This could lead to less reliance(依赖) on car ownership and have a positive impact on both the economy and environment.
【小题1】What limited the author’s travel?| A．The long-distance trip. | B．The Covid-19 pandemic. |
| C．The May Day holiday. | D．The author’s heavy work. |
| A．By bike. | B．By train. | C．By air. | D．By car. |
| A．The introduction to Shanghai. |
| B．The train’s spacious legroom. |
| C．The advantages of high-speed train. |
| D．The appearance of high-speed train. |
| A．A Travel by High-speed Train. | B．A Labor Day Holiday. |
| C．A Travel in Shanghai. | D．A Foreigner’s Investment. |
