1 . Tiny homes have been popular as home prices have climbed to new heights and people have looked for creative ways to downsize. We’ve seen many design concepts, including storage units and buses, but Jim Dotzenrod and his daughter Danielle recently came up with a unique one. The pair worked together on the family project to transform a 1973 train caboose into the sleeper car.
The CR Station Train Caboose, as it’s known on Airbnb, which has become somewhat of its own tourist destination in the small town that houses it, is available to rent for $124 a night, and has an excellent rating of 4.86 out of 5 from more than 300 guests on the booking website.
According to Insider, the project began when Jim saw a bunch of train cabooses along the side of the road during a drive out of town. He said he wondered if he could change one of them into a place where people could live or stay. So, he bought the 52,000-pound caboose for $8,000. Getting the caboose to its final home took some creative thinking and some heavy-duty equipment.
Danielle said the work was challenging, especially since she and her dad both have day jobs. But their schedules didn’t stop them from finishing the project. “My dad can do anything he sets his mind to — like, absolutely anything — but my dad is so low maintenance himself,” Danielle told the website. “So when we built this together it was a good combination because he could build whatever and have me pushing him like, ‘Hey, let’s make this as cool as we can.’”
This caboose also has Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, a shower and more. So, if you’re ever traveling in Iowa and want to experience something special, book a stay at the CR Station Train Caboose!
1. What can we know about the CR Station Train Caboose?A.It can only be booked online. | B.It has become a local attraction. |
C.It offers a new concept in home decoration. | D.It was transported to the town with little effort. |
A.easy and pleasant to deal with | B.determined to do what he wants |
C.excellent at building houses | D.experienced in project design |
A.To introduce a lifestyle. | B.To share an experience. |
C.To show a travel trend. | D.To make an advertisement. |
A.The Great Wall. | B.The Forbidden City. | C.The Summer Palace. |
1. What did the man do last night?
A.He visited a friend. | B.He had an interview. | C.He fixed the radio. |
A.Interested. | B.Surprised. | C.Disappointed. |
4 . It’s only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in “Fiji time”?
Viti Levu — Great Fiji — is the largest island. Here you’ll find the capital Suva and the international airport at Nadi. Vatoa, on the other hand, is a tiny island in the farthest part of Fiji. Then there are 331 other islands, many of them with places to stay.
With less than a million people living on islands, you’ll never feel crowded. And with a climate (气候) that changes only for five degrees between seasons, there’s never a bad time to come.
From cities to villages, from mountains to beaches, from water sports to wooden artworks, Fiji can give you more adventures and special experiences than you could find almost anywhere in the world.
Whenever you come, wherever you go, you’re sure to see some unforgettable events, from war dances to religious (宗教的) songs, from market days to religious days. It’s not just staged for tourists; it’s still a part of everyday life in Fiji. And any one of us can enjoy Fiji’s spirit by being part of the traditional (传统的) sharing of yaqona — a drink made from the root of a Fiji plant.
So why not join us for the experience of a lifetime?
1. Where is the international airport of Fiji?A.In Suva. | B.In Sydney. |
C.On the island of Vatoa. | D.On the island of Viti Levu. |
A.They invented “Fiji time” for visitors. |
B.They stick to a traditional way of life. |
C.They like to travel from place to place. |
D.They love taking adventures abroad. |
A.its comfortable hotels |
B.its good weather all year round |
C.its exciting football matches |
D.its religious beliefs |
A.In a personal diary. |
B.In a science report. |
C.In a travel magazine. |
D.In a geography textbook. |