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10 高中英语 ·选择性必修第三册·YL

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My mother always said, “You young men should explore your own country before stepping out into
the world. ” It seemed like a tough task. But luckily for me, Via Rail Canada offered youths between the

ages of 18 and 25 the chance to ride the train across Canada for the month of July in 2017. I jumped at the
opportunity and secured an inexpensive ticket.

Excitement was at its peak as I approached the train station on the morning when my 22-day
adventure was to begin. I jumped on board the passenger vessel(车厢) like it was the train to Hogwarts in

Harry Potter. The train headed west in search of our first destination—the scenic town of Banff, Alberta.

After just an hour on the train, desperation already came on me. The thought of three full days on those
tracks broke my spirits. As I gazed out towards Lake Superior s glistening(闪闪发亮) waves, I decided if

I was to be stuck in here, I would need to enjoy my time.
Those three days turned into a summer camp on rails. Real friendships with the crew were born within

that train. Stops were made in small, remote railroad villages. A large group of strangers turned travelling
companions would rush towards the villages to reward our endless patience with local cuisine. At night, we

would walk to the glass-domed ( 玻 璃 穹 顶) train car, which gave a scenic view of the night sky,

untouched by light pollution.
After three days, we arrived in Banff. Before my adventure of taking the train across Canada, if I

could have skipped the travel and arrived at the destination, I would have. But that is no longer true. I ve
learned that the journey can be more enjoyable than the destination. [2022 广东广州实验中学期中]

( ) 1. What made the author s train trip possible?
A. The encouragement from his mother.

B. The attraction of the splendid scenery.

C. A time-limited ticket offer for youths.
D. His determination to face the tough tasks.

( ) 2. What did the author experience after one hour on the train?
A. Great joy. B. A dream-like trip.

C. Unrealistic hopes. D. Faded enthusiasm.
( ) 3. Which of the following best describes the author as a young man?

A. Considerate. B. Adaptable.
C. Smart. D. Determined.

( ) 4. What has the author learned from his adventure?
A. To enjoy travelling on his own. B. To be content with train service.

C. To skip to the final destination. D. To explore more in the process.