首輛時速超100英里的蒸汽火車重返鐵軌(雙語)

This is the moment steam enthusiasts have been waiting for: the moment Flying Scotsman, in its classic green livery, and with steam pouring from its chimney, thunders back onto the East Coast Main Line, where it made its name.

　　Passengers, who』ve paid up to ￡450 a ticket, are enjoying a champagne breakfast in vintage carriages.

　　The historic engine won』t be setting any speed records today: safety rules mean it』s restricted to 45 miles an hour.

　　It』s due into York around midday, where it will be kept in the National Railway Museum.

　　辭彙表

　　livery

　　原意：（官員的）制服，公司標誌；此處指火車皮顏色

　　chimney

　　煙囪

　　thunders

　　隆隆的響聲

　　made its name

　　成名，為世人所知

　　vintage

　　古香古色的，老式的

　　historic

　　具有歷史意義的

　　測驗

　　請聽報道並回答下列問題。

　　1. What colour is the train traditionally painted?

　　2. True or false? The train's carriages have been modernised.

　　3. Which word means 'limited'?

　　4. Will the train now become a regular sight on British railways?

　　答案

　　1. What colour is the train traditionally painted?

　　Green. 'Livery' can be used to refer to a special kind of uniform, or to the official colours used by a company on its products or vehicles.

　　2. True or false? The train's carriages have been modernised.

　　False. The carriages are 'vintage' which means old but in good condition.

　　3. Which word means 'limited'? 'Restricted' has a similar meaning to 'limited'.

　　4. Will the train now become a regular sight on British railways?

　　No, according to the report the train will be kept in a museum after this journey.