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英语听力—环球英语 1060 High Speed Trains

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   Voice 1

 
  Welcome to Spotlight1. I’m Robin2 Basselin.
 
  Voice 2
 
  And I’m Ryan Geertsma. Spotlight uses a special English method of broadcasting. It is easier for people to understand - no matter where in the world they live.
 
  Voice 3
 
  “Monday morning in Tokyo, Japan. It is eight o’clock in the morning. The Shinkansen express train is leaving for Osaka. It takes passengers out into the country. It makes the 560 kilometre trip in just two and half hours. Every day many passengers across the world travel like this. Today, millions of people use high speed trains. Soon, millions more will use them too. More and more countries are turning to high speed trains.  They are a way to meet the growing transportation3 needs of the 21st century.”
 
  Voice 1
 
  These words begin a short film about high speed trains from the California4 state government.  These are trains that travel much faster than normal trains. Some of them move at over 400 kilometres an hour! Today’s Spotlight is on high speed trains.
 
  Voice 2
 
  Many people think that high speed trains are the transportation of the future. There are double the high speed railways that there were even a few years ago. Japan, Germany, France, Spain and China have the most high speed railways. But there are plans for expanding the railways in the United5 States, Italy and Russia.  Governments are starting new high speed railway systems in Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
 
  Voice 1
 
  Japan developed the first large system of high speed trains in 1964. This system of trains is called the “Shinkansen.” In English this word means6 “new main line.”
 
  Voice 2
 
  Shinkansen trains are also called bullet7 trains. The trains are rounded like a bullet from a gun. Their sides are very smooth. Their front end is often pointed8 - as if they have a nose! This helps the trains move along their lines, or tracks10, with great speed. The Shinkansen trains travel at over 200 kilometres per hour.
 
  Voice 1
 
  Many people may be frightened to ride on such a fast train. But high speed trains are fun to ride! A man who lives in the city of Osaka describes it on the website Hubpages:
 
  Voice 4
 
  “Once you are on the train you can sit back and rest. While riding, train workers will bring drinks, snacks and meals. You can purchase these. The only other thing you should do is look out of the window. You could see the beautiful, snow covered Mount11 Fuji out of your window as you pass by.”
 
  Voice 2
 
  There are two main kinds of high speed trains. The first kind of high speed train is a magnetic12 levitation13 or mag-lev. This kind of train does not have a fuel engine. It uses electricity and magnetic power to move along at high speeds. This kind of train is easy to identify. It does not ride ON the track9 like other kinds of trains. It floats, or levitates14, a few centimetres above the track.
 
  Voice 1
 
  The only mag-lev train that carries passengers is in Shanghai, China. The Shanghai mag-lev train is the fastest passenger train in the world. It goes up to 430 kilometres per hour! It began service in 2004. It runs from the airport into the city of Shanghai. This trip is about 30 kilometres long. But it only takes the mag-lev train eight minutes!
 
  Voice 2
 
  The other main kind of high speed train is not as fast as the mag-lev train.  But it is more common. These high speed trains use the same tracks that traditional trains use. But they are designed to go much faster. The Shinkansen in Japan is this kind of train. The TGV train is also this kind of train. The TGV opened in 1981. It is a popular high speed train that is based in France. It can go up to 320 kilometers per hour.
 
  Voice 1
 
  But the Shinkansen, TGV and mag-lev in Shanghai are all similar in one way. They are all owned by the government. In Italy, the new high speed rail line, NTV, is private. Individuals and companies own it, instead of the government. The leading businessman of NTV is Luca di Montezemolo. He is also the chairman of the famous car company Ferrari. Di Montezemolo hopes that the train will be good for the Italian economy15 and for travellers16.
 
  Voice 2
 
  The new NTV trains in Italy are red, smooth and shiny17. They look a bit like Ferrari sports cars! But they are better for the environment than driving cars. Many people can travel in them at one time. This saves space and fuel. Trains also create less air pollution than cars. And a railway track takes up much less space than a large road for cars.
 
  Voice 1
 
  High speed rail also has advantages over travelling by airplane. Airports must usually be away from big cities. This leaves enough room for the airplane to land. Trains do not need as much space. This is how the mag-lev train can reach into the city of Shanghai. It is faster and easier for passengers in the city to get to a train station than an airport.
 
  Voice 2
 
  And, of course, high speed rail is fast! High speed rail travel is faster than travelling by car or bus. But it can also be just as fast as travelling by airplane. Before riding on an airplane, passengers spend a lot of time waiting. Airplane travel also requires passengers to go through more security18.
 
  Voice 1
 
  Finally, travelling by train can be safer than travelling in a car or by airplane. In fifty years, the Shinkansen in Japan has never had an accident!
 
  Voice 2
 
  Safety, environment and time are all reasons why high speed trains are popular. Many people think that high speed rail may soon be the most important transportation. Today’s program ends with news from the British Telegraph19 newspaper about one exciting new international project:
 
  Voice 5
 
  “China is talking about building a high-speed railway to India and Europe. It would take ten years or more to complete this international high speed railway. Passengers could get on a train in London and step off in Beijing in just two days. This is over 8000 kilometres away. This railway would bring together the whole of Central, East and South East Asia.”
 
  Voice 1
 
  The writer and producer of this program was Rena Dam. The voices you heard were from the United States and the United Kingdom. All quotes20 were adapted for this program and voiced by Spotlight. You can listen to this program again, and read it, on the internet at http://www.radioenglish.net This .program is called, ‘High Speed Trains’.
 
  Voice 2
 
  You can leave your comments on our website. Or you can email us at [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook - just search for spotlightradio. We hope you can join us again for the next Spotlight program. Goodbye.

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1 spotlight 6hBzmk     
n.公众注意的中心,聚光灯,探照灯,视听,注意,醒目
参考例句:
  • This week the spotlight is on the world of fashion.本周引人瞩目的是时装界。
  • The spotlight followed her round the stage.聚光灯的光圈随着她在舞台上转。
2 robin Oj7zme     
n.知更鸟,红襟鸟
参考例句:
  • The robin is the messenger of spring.知更鸟是报春的使者。
  • We knew spring was coming as we had seen a robin.我们看见了一只知更鸟,知道春天要到了。
3 transportation 9mKwv     
n.运输,运输系统,运输工具
参考例句:
  • The transportation of goods by air costs a lot.航空运输货物花费很高。
  • He finally solved the difficulty of transportation.他终于解决了运输的困难。
4 California FxizMX     
n.加利福尼亚(美国)
参考例句:
  • He was elected governor of the state of California.他当选为加州州长。
  • We were driving on a California freeway.我们正沿着加利福尼亚的一条快车道驾车行驶。
5 united Yfmz2c     
adj.和谐的;团结的;联合的,统一的
参考例句:
  • The whole nation is closely united.全国人民紧密团结。
  • The two men were united by community of interests.共同的利益使两个人结合在一起。
6 means 9oXzBX     
n.方法,手段,折中点,物质财富
参考例句:
  • That man used artful means to find out secrets.那人使用狡猾的手段获取机密。
  • We must get it done by some means or other.我们总得想办法把它干完。
7 bullet GSUyA     
n.枪弹,子弹
参考例句:
  • The bullet wound in his shoulder was opened up for treatment.切开他肩上的枪伤进行治疗。
  • The bullet missed me by a hair's s breadth.那颗子弹差一点就打中了我。
8 pointed Il8zB4     
adj.尖的,直截了当的
参考例句:
  • He gave me a very sharp pointed pencil.他给我一支削得非常尖的铅笔。
  • She wished to show Mrs.John Dashwood by this pointed invitation to her brother.她想通过对达茨伍德夫人提出直截了当的邀请向她的哥哥表示出来。
9 track vn1w9     
n.轨道;足迹;痕迹;磁轨;途径;vt.循路而行;追踪;通过;用纤拉;vi.追踪
参考例句:
  • The new race track is nearly six miles in extent.这条新跑道将近六英里长。
  • The police are on his track.警察在跟踪他。
10 tracks f1e904ac93744cc1ce244dfc191fc2a1     
n.小路( track的名词复数 );跑道;路径;轨道v.跟踪( track的第三人称单数 );跟踪摄影;留下(脏)足迹;追随(潮流等)
参考例句:
  • Tracks led up the mountainside. 小径沿着山坡向上延伸。
  • All the tracks have been digitally remastered from the original tapes. 所有的曲子都已经从原始录音带转录到了数码母带上。
11 mount 6Fixv     
n.山峰,乘用马,框,衬纸;vi.增长,骑上(马);vt.提升,爬上,装备
参考例句:
  • Their debts continued to mount up.他们的债务不断增加。
  • She is the first woman who steps on the top of Mount Jolmo Lungma.她是第一个登上珠穆朗玛峰的女人。
12 magnetic 6kTyV     
adj.磁的,有磁性的;有吸引力的,有魅力的
参考例句:
  • If we charge it with electricity,it will become magnetic.如果充上电,它就会带有磁性。
  • I have a magnetic disc.我有一张磁盘。
13 levitation levitation     
n.升空,漂浮;浮起
参考例句:
  • We are particularly interested in phenomena such as telepathy and levitation. 我们对心灵感应及空中漂浮这样的现象特别有兴趣。 来自辞典例句
  • This paper presents a magnetic levitation system control using the gain-scheduling controller. 本文以增益程序控制器针对磁浮系统进行控制。 来自互联网
14 levitates 3a2684f250766233483757d7c5b8d55e     
v.(使)升空,(使)漂浮( levitate的第三人称单数 )
参考例句:
15 economy 6qJxz     
n.经济;节俭;秩序;机体
参考例句:
  • We must do our best to develop the national economy.我们必须努力发展国民经济。
  • The country's economy is not very healthy.国家的经济不很景气。
16 travellers 1864e7f39b51167cbde73f11876b0286     
n.旅行者( traveller的名词复数 );旅游者;旅客;游客
参考例句:
  • The unusually heavy rainfall was an ill omen for the travellers. 异乎寻常的大雨是旅行者的不祥之兆。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The travellers looked weather-beaten, there was little spit and polish. 旅客们满面风尘,仪容不整。 来自《简明英汉词典》
17 shiny gEyzi     
adj.有光泽的,发光的,辉煌的
参考例句:
  • What shiny shoes you're wearing!你穿的鞋子擦得真亮啊!
  • All the cups are clean and shiny.所有的杯子都很干净明亮。
18 security iTdzh     
n.安全,安全感;防护措施;保证(金),抵押(品);债券,证券
参考例句:
  • A security guard brought him down with a flying tackle.一名保安人员飞身把他抱倒。
  • There was tight security at the airport when the President's plane landed.总统的专机降落时,机场的保安措施很严密。
19 telegraph ipnwt     
n.电报,电报机;v.打电报,显示
参考例句:
  • A new telegraph line has been set up between the two cities.那两个城市之间架设了一条新的电报线。
  • Telegraph communication was broken off.电讯中断了。
20 quotes 2150fd65034a9bcdb357943b3900a918     
v.引用,援引( quote的第三人称单数 );报价;引述;为(股票、黄金或外汇)报价
参考例句:
  • He quotes a few verses from Tennyson in his paper. 他在论文中引用了英国诗人丁尼生的几行诗句。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • He quotes (from) the Bible to support his beliefs. 他引用圣经来支持自己的信念。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
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