我想要一篇英文的演讲稿2-3分钟的,题目是travel by train in China在周3前要,
我想要一篇英文的演讲稿2-3分钟的,题目是travel by train in China
在周3前要,
"Just completed the 48 hour Lhasa to Beijing train ride. Lhasa station is awesome; very modern, very beautiful; maybe a bit of a showcase? No one seemed to mind my photographing anywhere. We left dead on time. The attendant came to my compartment and gave me the oxygen tube to attach to the outlet in case of need. Having been in Tibet for a week already, I was fine, just coughing a lot like most *s were. There were about eight other Westerners on the train, a handful of *s and lots of Chinese people.
To be honest, not the most spectacular scenery, compared to crossing Tibet, but what an engineering achievement! The highest railway in the world, much of it constructed on permafrost. At night the inside of the carriage doors froze hard but the carriages themselves were very warm and comfortable. Outside we were above the tree line but under the yak line. Endless moss, frozen rivulets of old ice, yak herds and what I thought were eagles but a * told me were 'eagle's nephews'. I booked soft class (for a nice change) but the hard sleeper was almost as good according to my companions down the train. I had the cabin of four beds to myself all day until late in the evening when an elegant Chinese lady appeared at my door. She looked appalled to be sharing with a foreign backpacker, especially one who had spread out all over the adjoining bunk, but soon settled in and was civil (in Chinese). The car attendants were pleasant; the waitresses in the restaurant car were surly with a habit of whipping away the ashtray after one cigarette. Trying to make them smile was a good, if fruitless, way to spend time. One morning we arrived for breakfast at 9.30 am to be told that for us, breakfast was over. Annoying when the car is full of train personnel eating their heads off. Travel, eh? The train stopped at stations twice a day so we could stretch our legs and have an unhindered smoke and buy snacks. I was tempted to jump off at Xian to go see the terracotta warriors but restrained myself, as there's always next year. We stopped at one station late at night, where it seemed that half the Chinese Army were saying goodbye to the other half. From the hugging and sobs and photography I assumed they had finished their posting in the Tibet Autonomous Region and were heading home to Beijing. They were very young boys and girls. On the second day trees appeared outside and farms and cows. Suddenly I stopped coughing and could breathe much more easily. Then into the chaos and noise of Beijing. I am so very glad I took this train - if you get the chance, go for it!"
"We had great trouble finding somebody who could book me a ticket independently (we were in Guangdong province - and tried calling Beijing) as all the agents wanted to offer a fully inclusive tour for between 5,000-7,000 Yuan. Finally we found an agent in Chengdu, www.dreams-travel.com, who could book the ticket and our Tibet pass very efficiently. They also run the very good Wen Jun Mansion Hotel, a recommendable, cheap place to stay. Chengdu is also the home of China's Panda research and breeding base so you can see the cuddly black and white creatures close while you wait for your train! Chinatripadvisor was pretty slow off the mark, not knowing much more than anyone else before bookings opened. Anyway our combined ticket (soft sleeper and Tibet pass) came to about 1,700 Yuan each in the end and off we went. Despite reading stories of altitude sickness we suffered none - and if the train was pressurised, we found the toilet windows open throughout the journey. The soft class accommodation is comfortable - there are western-style toilets - but the catering facilities are limited - a 44 seat dining car for a 15 carriage train! And not enough refrigeration for cold beer.!"With an enormous population like the one you find in China, it is to be expected that the country has an extensive and well-run circuit of trains available to the masses. And this is true – China rail travel is usually a breeze, the trains run on time and the coverage network includes just about anywhere you want to go. Whether a short trip between neighboring towns or a long jaunt across the countryside, there are a few things you should keep in mind when attempting train travel in China.
The most important aspect of Chain rail travel, as in many countries, is what class of ticket you are purchasing. Since little to no English (or any other foreign language, for that matter) is spoken, it is wise to pay close attention to what you are buying. China train travel is notorious for having a large variation in cleanliness and comfort between the different classes, and for being impossible to use over festival or holiday periods.
Most visitors go and buy the ticket themselves, which can be a time-consuming event. Special China rail travel passes can also be purchased ahead of time, though your reservations are sometimes only for the train, and you will have to purchase another ticket to reserve an actual seat.
Train Travel in China has four different travel classes. Hard Seat is the most common and cheapest way to travel, though you will find few foreigners here. The greatest numbers of Chinese travellers use this class, and more tickets than seats are sold so only the very quick are assured a seat. But what it lacks in comfort it makes up for in discounted price – just be sure you are ready to make the trade.
Soft Seat is a better way to travel and most of the time you can reserve a seat. They are a far cry from the hard seats – comfortable and you won't have to fight the crowds to get your own. These are the best for city to city or fairly short distance train travel in China.
Hard Sleeper are for long journeys, and not for the novice traveler. The definition of the word “cramped” will never be the same for you after sharing the tiny quarters with five others – six bunks to a room, and they are often noisy and look as if whoever was hired to clean them committed suicide due to the impossibility of the task. But you get a threadbare blanket and pillow for your travels, so that's nice.
With a Soft Sleeper you upgrade to a room with an actual door. Not to mention a fairly decent bed, though you are usually on your own for food. This is the preferred way for many to experience China rail travel.
"Just completed the 48 hour Lhasa to Beijing train ride. Lhasa station is awesome; very modern, very beautiful; maybe a bit of a showcase? No one seemed to mind my photographing anywhere. We left dead on time. The attendant came to my compartment and gave me the oxygen tube to attach to the outlet in case of need. Having been in Tibet for a week already, I was fine, just coughing a lot like most *s were. There were about eight other Westerners on the train, a handful of *s and lots of Chinese people.
To be honest, not the most spectacular scenery, compared to crossing Tibet, but what an engineering achievement! The highest railway in the world, much of it constructed on permafrost. At night the inside of the carriage doors froze hard but the carriages themselves were very warm and comfortable. Outside we were above the tree line but under the yak line. Endless moss, frozen rivulets of old ice, yak herds and what I thought were eagles but a * told me were 'eagle's nephews'. I booked soft class (for a nice change) but the hard sleeper was almost as good according to my companions down the train. I had the cabin of four beds to myself all day until late in the evening when an elegant Chinese lady appeared at my door. She looked appalled to be sharing with a foreign backpacker, especially one who had spread out all over the adjoining bunk, but soon settled in and was civil (in Chinese). The car attendants were pleasant; the waitresses in the restaurant car were surly with a habit of whipping away the ashtray after one cigarette. Trying to make them smile was a good, if fruitless, way to spend time. One morning we arrived for breakfast at 9.30 am to be told that for us, breakfast was over. Annoying when the car is full of train personnel eating their heads off. Travel, eh? The train stopped at stations twice a day so we could stretch our legs and have an unhindered smoke and buy snacks. I was tempted to jump off at Xian to go see the terracotta warriors but restrained myself, as there's always next year. We stopped at one station late at night, where it seemed that half the Chinese Army were saying goodbye to the other half. From the hugging and sobs and photography I assumed they had finished their posting in the Tibet Autonomous Region and were heading home to Beijing. They were very young boys and girls. On the second day trees appeared outside and farms and cows. Suddenly I stopped coughing and could breathe much more easily. Then into the chaos and noise of Beijing. I am so very glad I took this train - if you get the chance, go for it!"
"We had great trouble finding somebody who could book me a ticket independently (we were in Guangdong province - and tried calling Beijing) as all the agents wanted to offer a fully inclusive tour for between 5,000-7,000 Yuan. Finally we found an agent in Chengdu, www.dreams-travel.com, who could book the ticket and our Tibet pass very efficiently. They also run the very good Wen Jun Mansion Hotel, a recommendable, cheap place to stay. Chengdu is also the home of China's Panda research and breeding base so you can see the cuddly black and white creatures close while you wait for your train! Chinatripadvisor was pretty slow off the mark, not knowing much more than anyone else before bookings opened. Anyway our combined ticket (soft sleeper and Tibet pass) came to about 1,700 Yuan each in the end and off we went. Despite reading stories of altitude sickness we suffered none - and if the train was pressurised, we found the toilet windows open throughout the journey. The soft class accommodation is comfortable - there are western-style toilets - but the catering facilities are limited - a 44 seat dining car for a 15 carriage train! And not enough refrigeration for cold beer.!"
With an enormous population like the one you find in China,it is to be expected that the country has an extensive and well-run circuit of trains available to the masses.And this is true – China rail ...