VOA标准英语2013--S. Korea's Newest Trains Take Tracks Less Traveled
时间：2019-01-14 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2013年(五月)
S. Korea's Newest Trains Take Tracks Less Traveled
If you are in a hurry, do not take South Korea's newest trains.
The electric four-coach O-Train, running four times daily, circles a five-hour 257-kilometer course with stops at 13 stations.
The three-coach V-Train operates three times daily on a 70-minute shuttle between two rural stations 28 kilometers apart.
On the O-Train, KORAIL attendant Baeck Da-eun explains that those accustomed to high-speed rail travel will experience a significant change of pace and style during a ride on what is known as the spine 1 of the Korean peninsula, until now mostly accessible only by unpaved winding 2 roads.
“When passengers board for the first time, at first they are awed 3 by the trains' exterior 4 design and the internal décor. But what they seem to like most is the ability to take in such beautiful scenery,” Da-eun said.
To give passengers time to enjoy viewing the numerous valleys, the V-Train crawls along at an average speed of just 30 kilometers per hour, occasionally stopping at the most scenic 5 spots.
Some passengers disembark to stretch their legs and watch a group of farmers.
Others remain on board waving to those working in the field and strike up a brief conversation.
While the V-train's leisurely 6 pace, French-designed interior, large windows and whistle stops harken back to a different era, it also features 21st century technology.
Each of its three coaches is topped with solar panels, generating five kilowatts 7 a day to power the lights, fans and doors.
- He broke his spine in a fall from a horse.他从马上跌下摔断了脊梁骨。
- His spine developed a slight curve.他的脊柱有点弯曲。
- A winding lane led down towards the river.一条弯弯曲曲的小路通向河边。
- The winding trail caused us to lose our orientation.迂回曲折的小道使我们迷失了方向。
- The audience was awed into silence by her stunning performance. 观众席上鸦雀无声，人们对他出色的表演感到惊叹。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- I was awed by the huge gorilla. 那只大猩猩使我惊惧。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The seed has a hard exterior covering.这种子外壳很硬。
- We are painting the exterior wall of the house.我们正在给房子的外墙涂漆。
- The scenic beauty of the place entranced the visitors.这里的美丽风光把游客们迷住了。
- The scenic spot is on northwestern outskirts of Beijing.这个风景区位于北京的西北远郊。
- We walked in a leisurely manner,looking in all the windows.我们慢悠悠地走着，看遍所有的橱窗。
- He had a leisurely breakfast and drove cheerfully to work.他从容的吃了早餐，高兴的开车去工作。