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Did you ever take the best train ride to get a first-hand view of a place? Here we go.
Trans-Siberian Railway, Russia
The Trans-Siberian Railway is 5,772 miles long, making it one of the world’s longest train routes--it
goes across Russia! You start in Moscow, cross the Ural Mountains and then the Siberian forest. Over
the course of eight days, you’ll witness Lake Baikal, the world’s largest freshwater lake by volume.
Glacier Express, Switzerland
The Glacier Express connects two breathtaking mountain resorts: Zermatt and St. Moriz. Along the
way, you’ll enjoy the astonishing beauty of the Swiss Alps and ride past great grassland, mountain lakes
and across the Oberalp Pass at 6,706 feet high. This day-long journey also features 91 tunnels and 291
bridges.
Jacobite Steam Train, Scotland
Despite its short 84-mile round trip, you’ll see a lot on the Jacobite Steam Train. Your journey
begins in the Scottish Highlands near Great Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. While in transit (途
中)，you’ll see green hills, small towns, and cross over the famous Glenfinnan bridge over a valley.
Belmond Hiram Bingham, Peru
Named after the American explorer who rediscovered the Inca site in 1911, Belmond, the route
itself is 57 miles and lasts about three and a half hours in each direction. This trip begins at the ancient
capital city of Cusco, goes through the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and ends at the World Heritage Site in
the Andes Mountains.
21. Which train goes through the Siberian forest?
A. Glacier Express.
B. Jacobite Steam Train.
C. Trans-Siberian Railway.
D. Belmond Hiram Bingham.
22. What do we know about Belmond Hiram Bingham?
A. It was in honor of an American explorer.
B. It has about three hours’ round trip.
C. It was built in 1911 by an explorer.
D. It ends in the Sacred Valley.
23. What do Glacier Express and Jacobite Steam Train have in common? A. They start from ancient capital cities.
B. They are among the world’s longest train routes.
C. They both pass through forests, lakes, valleys and mountains.
D. They present tourists with the beautiful scenery along the way.
