Long-distance travel by train is not as common in the United Stated as it many other parts of the world. Most train travel is in the "Northeast Corridor" linking Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Special express trains called "Metroliners" travel between New York and Washington, D.C. All seats on these trains are reserved in both coach(2nd class) and club car(1st class). Long-distance trains also serve major cities such as Atlanta, Miami, New Orleans, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Sleeping compartments are available on most long-distance trains and must be reserved in advance. Most trains are operated by AMTRAK, the national railroad corporation.
在美国搭火车去长途旅行没有在其它国家那样普遍。很多火车旅行是在“东北走廊”，连接波士顿，纽约，费城，巴尔的摩和华盛顿。特快火车被称为“Metroliners”，飞驰于纽约和华盛顿之间。旅客车厢（二级）和俱乐部车厢（一级）的所有座位都是被预定的。长途火车也服务于像亚特兰大，迈阿密，新奥尔良，芝加哥，洛杉矶。圣弗朗西斯科和西雅图这样的大城市。在大多数长途火车上都有睡觉铺位，必须提前预定。大多数火车是美铁——全国铁路客运公司在运营。
1.A:What time does the train for Boston leave?
B:9:25 on Track 12.
A:When does it arrive?
B:It should be there at 11:45, but it may be a little late.
A:How much is a one-way ticket.
B:It's $32.00 coach and $50.00 club car.
A: 去波士顿的火车什么时候开？
B: 九点二十五分在12轨道。
A: 什么时候到达？
B: 应该在十一点四十五分到达，但是可能会晚点。
A: 单程票是多少钱？
B: 旅客车厢是32美元，俱乐部车厢是50美元。
2.A:Which train do I take to Philadelphia?
B:Track 4 at 9:30.
A:How long does it take?
B:It's due in at noon.
A:What's the round-trip fare?
B:It's $25.00 one way or $45.00 for a weekend excursion.
A: 我要去费城应该搭哪辆火车？
B: 4号轨道，九点半的车。
A: 要坐多久？
B: 应该要到中午。
A: 双程票是多少钱？
B: 单程25美元或45美元一星期的短路旅行。
