A: For years some people have been saying that railways are dead. They say, “Trains are slow, and they lose money. Motorcars and planes have made them unnecessary.” B: 小题1: . I think in these days of expensive oil, railways have become highly competitive with motorcars and planes. A: Right. If you want to carry people or goods from place to place, they are much cheaper than planes. B: 小题2: . A plane goes in a straight line, and so does a railway. A: What is more, it takes you from the heart of a city into the heart of another. 小题3: . Nor does it hold you up as a car does in heavy traffic. B: 小题4: . Modern railway lines give you a smooth, untroubled journey. We’ve just entered the age of super-fast trains, traveling at 160 miles an hour and more. A:小题5:
F. But it is far from the truth. G. Trains are really more comfortable than planes. |