The sister train to Europe’s Venice Simplon Orient-Express, the Eastern & Oriental Express offers the same level of service and comfort. What’s completely different about the Eastern, of course, is the scenery that passengers can see through the train’s large windows. Among the attractive sights on the four-day, three-night Tales of Laos Tour are green rice paddies(水稻梯田)and locals riding elephants.
Cuzco to Machu Picchu Route, Hiram Bingham
The Hiram Bingham, a train operating in Peru, leads guests on a magical day trip from Cuzco to the ruins of Machu Picchu. During the three-hour trip — which covers about 50 miles — the train winds through the thick jungle, alongside the rapids of the Urubamba River and across two high mountains. Once it arrives at the city of Machu Picchu, passengers get a five-hour tour through the fascinating site before heading back to Cuzco
24. The underlined word “traverses” in Paragraph 1 probably means _______.
A. leaves for B. consists of C. moves across D. arrives at
25. According to this passage, the longest journey may be _______.
A. Trip to Alaska National Parks
B. India Tour
C. Tales of Laos Tour
D. Cuzco to Machu Picchu Route
26. The Eastern & Oriental Express is different from Europe’s Venice Simplon Orient-Express in that _______.
A. it offers satisfying service
B. travelers feel every relaxed
D. it provides a better view of the scenery
27. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. On the Trip to Alaska National Parks, visitors spend the night in the luxurious dining car.
B. India Tour offers different attractions, varying from experiencing the cultural relic to doing some shopping.