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國慶中秋長假剛過去，大家在假期里都做了些什么呢？有沒有利用這個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)出游呢？新概念英語第三冊(cè)Lesson37講述了一次乘火車的經(jīng)歷，今天小編就來給大家介紹一下歐洲首列國際列車——?dú)W洲之星。
Overview
概況
Eurostar is the ideal form of transport for travellers more used to the hassle of crowded airports than to the relaxed atmosphere of an international high-speed train.
歐洲之星是旅客們的理想選擇。可以讓習(xí)慣了機(jī)場(chǎng)的熙熙攘攘、擁擠不堪的乘客們享受國際高鐵舒適放松的氛圍。
A vast array of destinations
站點(diǎn)豐富
From the UK, you could board a Eurostar Train at the recently renovated St Pancras International, a Victorian station located in Central London, and find yourself just one hour from Lille, two hours from Brussels and its European feel, and a little bit more than 2 hours from Paris Gare du Nord via High Speed 1, the UK’s first high-speed line.
圣潘克拉斯國際火車站坐落于倫敦市中心，外觀具有維多利亞時(shí)代特色，近來剛修復(fù)過。從這兒你能乘坐歐洲之星列車，它將沿英國第一高速鐵路“高鐵一號(hào)線”行駛，一個(gè)小時(shí)便可到達(dá)里爾，兩小時(shí)到達(dá)具有歐洲風(fēng)情的布魯塞爾，兩小時(shí)多一點(diǎn)即可抵達(dá)巴黎北站。
Check-in time is just 30 minutes before boarding. Nothing compared to the likely long queues expected in an international airport. With a Eruostar Ticket, you could go to Paris Gare-du Nord, Lille-Europe, Calais-Fréthun, Marne-la-Vallée to discover Disneyland theme park or even to Brussels Zuid. Thanks to easy connections with GTV, Eurostar trains even offer two seasonal destinations: sunny Avignon during summertime and the French Alps in winter where you could enjoy the snowy slopes.
檢票時(shí)間僅僅只是比開車時(shí)間提早30分鐘。排隊(duì)的長度和國際機(jī)場(chǎng)比起來幾乎可以忽略不計(jì)。擁有一張歐洲之星車票，你就可以去到巴黎北站、里爾、加萊弗和丹、馬恩拉瓦萊。乘坐這趟列車，你可以去探索迪斯尼主題公園，甚至去到布魯塞爾南站。由于和TGV（巴黎至里昂間的城際特快）輕松對(duì)接，歐洲之星列車甚至提供了2個(gè)季節(jié)性的站點(diǎn)：在夏季可以送你到陽光遍地的阿維尼翁，在冬季可以送你到法國阿爾卑斯山領(lǐng)略雪山美景。
The journey will offer you the most amazing experience by crossing the Channel via the Channel Tunnel without noticing it.
乘坐歐洲之星，你將在不經(jīng)意間通過英吉利隧道，體驗(yàn)最為激動(dòng)人心的穿越海峽之旅。
So why shouldn’t you treat yourself to some nice journey with Eurostar?
那么朋友，為什么不收拾好行囊來歐洲之星度過一個(gè)愉快的旅程呢？
An amazing experience
極致體驗(yàn)
Booking a Eurostar ticket is as easy as it gets and you can use our website to make your reservation. Collecting tickets is just as quick and convenient: ticket on departure from one of the Eurostar self-service machines is probably the best option for you. Just keep in mind that you have to check-in until 30 minutes from departure.
想要預(yù)定歐洲之星車票非常的簡單，你可以登錄官方網(wǎng)站預(yù)定。取票也是很便捷的，在乘車前去歐洲之星站點(diǎn)的自動(dòng)售賣機(jī)或許是最好的選擇。只需要記住檢票時(shí)間是開車前30分鐘。
Then….relaxation can start: Business Premier travel begins at the station where you can use the Business Premier check-in kiosk, then the dedicated Business Premier Lounge.
然后呢，開始你的舒適之旅吧。如果你是豪華商務(wù)艙的旅客，你的旅程從車站就將開始，你可以使用那里的商務(wù)艙值機(jī)柜臺(tái)，隨后在精致的休息室候車。
On-board, you will get access to a very sophisticated environment, starting from the elegant carriages all the way through the food and drink menus created in partnership with a French chef. Eurostar Standard Premier Class will also offer you an enjoyable experience: you’ll be able to work or chill out in the convenience of large and comfy seats.
上車后你將置身于華貴的環(huán)境中，從優(yōu)雅的包廂、到與法國大廚合作設(shè)計(jì)的美妙食飲菜單。在歐洲之星標(biāo)準(zhǔn)一等艙，你也能擁有愉悅的體驗(yàn)：你可以坐在舒適的大椅子上辦公或者放松。
No room for disappointment in Eurostar Standard Class either: spacious cabins and quite atmosphere will get you to London, Paris, Brussels Lille or any other Eurostar destinations.
在歐洲之星標(biāo)準(zhǔn)艙里你也絕不會(huì)失望。這里有寬敞的艙位和安靜的環(huán)境，伴你去往倫敦、巴黎、里爾或是任何其他的歐洲之星站點(diǎn)。
Fares and passes
票價(jià)與通票
Afraid of paying a Eurostar ticket too much? Have no fear. But to get the best fares, you’ll probably need to book early: non-flexible tickets (i.e. no exchanges or refunds allowed) are cheaper than tickets with fewer restrictions.
擔(dān)心歐洲之星的票價(jià)太貴嗎？不用煩惱。只需早一些預(yù)訂就可以享受到最優(yōu)惠的票價(jià)：選擇不可變通票（即：不可進(jìn)行退換的車票）會(huì)比限制少的車票更便宜。
Eurostar is a reservation-only service and bookings can be taken up to 4 months in advance. So always be on the lookout for some attractive Eurostar deals, you will not be disappointed. Last but not least: if you are opting for a pass fare, a separate reservation is required on Eurostar trains like in most high-speed trains in Europe.
只有提前預(yù)訂才可以享受歐洲之星的服務(wù)，最多可以提前四個(gè)月預(yù)訂車票。所以需要特別注意一些受歡迎的線路，以免買不到票。最后還要說一點(diǎn)，如果你選擇的是通票，那么和歐洲絕大多數(shù)的高速鐵路一樣需要分開預(yù)定。
