The Qinghai-Tibet Railway,     1     began service in July 2006, is the world’s highest and longest plateau (高原) railroad and also the first railway connecting the Tibet autonomous region with other parts of China.

While     2     (build) the railway, the workers overcame many engineering challenges. One of these was to protect the ecosystem. Thirty-three     3     (passage) have been built to allow the animals to move     4     (safe) and freely in their natural habitat. 675 bridges     5     a total length of about 160 kilometers were built. We even     6     (move) 140, 000 square meters of wetland to a new area in order to protect the ecosystem.

Tanggula Station, the    7     (high) railway station in the world, is located at over 5, 000 meters about sea level.

As you pass the Cuona Lake, you will feel a sense of pride and     8     (achieve). Cuona Lake is so close to the railway that you want to reach out and touch     9    (it) pale blue mirror-like surface. Water birds playing in the lake bring the scenery to life.

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has been attracting people’s admiration for centuries. Now, thanks to our efforts, passengers from all over the country have been enjoying those magical landscapes . It truly is    10     extraordinary “Sky Railway”.