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世界最著名的蒸汽機(jī)車之一，也是首輛創(chuàng)造時速每小時 100英里記錄的蒸汽機(jī)車，“蘇格蘭飛人”，在經(jīng)過長達(dá)十年的翻修工程后重返鐵軌。“蘇格蘭飛人”建造于1923年。以下是? James Alexander ?的報道。

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 at the National Railway Museum.

詞匯表

livery 原意：（官員的）制服，公司標(biāo)志；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(yàn)  

請聽報道并回答下列問題。

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.