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Listening in Context D. PAIR WORK Compare your answers with your partner’s and discuss Alan’s trip. Would you like to take the same trip? Why/Why not? If you took it, would you make any changes to Alan’s plans? Which changes would you make and why? Reading Focus strategy: Skimming Before you read A. PAIR WORK What means of transportation do most people in China use for long distances? Airplane, bus, train, or boat? What are the advantages of traveling by train on a long trip? Describe a train journey you have made or read about. Where does the train start? What is its destination? What cities does it stop in? What kinds of things can you see from the train on this journey? Reading While you read B. Skim the text and match the main topics with the paragraphs. a. Specific details: distance and schedule b. The reasons why the EO Express is one of the 　most luxurious trains in the world c. Reasons why this is a wonderful journey d. The different ways you can organize your trip Reading While you read B. Skim the text and match the main topics with the paragraphs. The Eastern and Oriental Express links Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. This is one of the most luxurious trains in the world with air conditioning and private showers in every compartment. Traveling on the Eastern and Oriental Express is an unforgettable experience for other reasons too. The Thai staff who work on board are among the friendliest in Asia, and the food in all three dining cars is absolutely delicious. (You’ll need a special exercise program when you get home!) The scenery is varied: you will travel through rubber plantations and primitive jungles in Malaysia and beautiful farmlands in Thailand. There are some very special attractions on this journey. At the end of the train there is an open observation car where you can stand and smell the jungle, listen to the birds, and breathe in the sweet Asian air. The evening entertainment is excellent and includes live piano music. If you start your