The Fuxing train has started running in southwest China’s Xizang along theLhasa—Nyingchi Railway(拉萨—林芝铁路).
The 435-kilometer railway links Lhasa and Nyingchi. It is China’s first electrified(电气化的) railroad on the “Roof of the World”. Itshortensthe journey between Lhasa and Nyingchi from over five hours to about 3.5 hours.
The new railway covers an area of 226,000 square kilometers. It goes through 47tunnels(隧道) and crosses 121 bridges. The train has a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour. It is the fastest train on the high land, but it’s a bit slower than some other Fuxing trains in our country because of the special environment. The railway not only makes local people’s life easier, but also brings more tourists to the area.
“The railway trip is so relaxing and fast. The new train has brought our family members closer than ever before,” said a teacher who lives in Nyingchi. She used to drive more than five hours from Nyingchi to Lhasa to visit her parents during the summer vacation.
Besides carrying passengers, the railway also provides good chances for farmers to sell local products to more places. It’s sure to put new energy into Xizang’seconomic(经济的) development.
【小题1】How many hours does the journey take between Lhasa and Nyingchi by Fuxing train?| A．About 5 hours. | B．About 4 hours. | C．About 3.5 hours. | D．About 1.5 hours. |
| A．160 kilometers per hour. | B．121 kilometers per hour. |
| C．47 kilometers per hour. | D．160 meters per hour. |
| A．克扣 | B．下降 | C．缩短 | D．缺少 |
| A．It covers a large area. |
| B．It can carry passengers. |
| C．The train goes through lots of tunnels and bridges. |
| D．It’s China’s first electrified railway on the “Roof of the World”. |
| A．The railway trip is not relaxing or fast. |
| B．The railway does not bring more tourists to the area. |
| C．The train goes through 121 tunnels and 47 bridges. |
| D．It’s a bit slower than some other Fuxing trains in our country. |
