2023届高考英语外刊阅读模拟强化训练 七选五专题二十三

高考英语外刊阅读模拟强化训练 七选五专题二十三 ① The Grand Canyon Railway, which runs daily from Williams to the Grand Canyon, is a less common mode of transportation to see the national park. It’s unique, because it lets you relax on the journey and take in parts of Arizona beyond the Sonoran Desert, such as high desert, prairie and pine forests.____1_____.Here’s what to know to plan your own Grand Canyon Railway trip. How to book ____2_____They include the Pullman class, with bench-style seating and windows that open to take in the fresh air, and the Luxury Parlor, which features couches, carpeted floors and a private bar, and which makes you feel like you’re a baron in the Old West. If you choose to stay overnight near the Grand Canyon, the railway has made it easy to combine hotels and trains with discount packages. The train experience The train depot in Williams is easy to navigate, with a ticket booth and gift and coffee shop. Before the 9:30 a.m. departure, a whistle signaled that it was time to board. There were plenty of staff to help me find which train car I was riding in; I was in coach on the way to the Grand Canyon but was riding back in the Luxury Dome. ____3______Meanwhile, the Luxury Dome was all adults. The seating was spacious, with extra-cushioned seats and a mini table next to the window. ___4______The hosts and hostesses are essential parts of the train, because they provide vital information while riding, and they also point out wildlife and share history about the railway . There’s entertainment on the train ride, including singing cowboys, a state marshal and “robbers.” Where to go from the train I traveled on the Grand Canyon Railway in February, so there was plenty of snow on the ground at the Grand Canyon. Once you arrive near the park, it’s a straight route to the Grand Canyon, dropping passengers about a three-minute walk from the South Rim of the canyon. There’s about a three-hour stay at the Grand Canyon Village at the South Rim after the train rea