Beyond Just Transportation
Unlike airplanes, which whisk you from point A to point B with barely a glimpse of what's in between, a train ride can be a destination in and of itself. Consider the California Zephyr, a dramatic route that wends its way through the Rocky and Sierra Nevada Mountains from Chicago to San Francisco. A ride on this popular Amtrak service offers spectacular scenery. Active Vocabulary to the text: 1. to slump 2. budget-conscious travelers 3. cost-effective alternative to planes 4. to see some scenery along the way 5. to give discounts to children, seniors 6. a roundtrip fare 7. dramatic fare differences 8. to count on the stability of train fares 9. to agonize over 10. arcane and frustrating 11. to pay an exorbitant last-minute fare 12. to grab a ticket 13. long-haul trains 14. a stingy policy 15. to charge travelers a fee 16. hassle 17. carbon emissions 18. energy-efficient 19. a long, multi-night route 20. to turn the seatbelt sign off 21. legroom 22. to whisk 23. to wend the way through 1. Answer the following questions: 2. Will train travel continue to attract more passengers? 3. Can you truly relax when you travel by train? 4. Is traveling by train an excellent way to meet locals? 5. Do you think that rail travel is one of the best and most eco-friendly ways to get around the world? 6. Do many of today's trains still have historic names? 7. Speak about advantages of train travel. 8. Why is traveling overnight also a good way to save money? 9. What are the disadvantages of going by train? 10. What are the most famous rail journeys in the world? 11. Do train travel procedures vary from place to place and by type of train service? 12. In what case does your ticket only guarantee you a place on the train, not a seat.
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