Janet went down the long set of     1     (stair), surrounded by people. She held onto the rail, anxiety growing gradually for this was her first time taking the subway.     2     everyone seemed to think it was normal. Soon she reached the platform     3     other passengers stood and waited. A bell     4     (ring) a couple minutes later, and a voice came over the loudspeaker, saying that they should step back and wait. The lights of the approaching train rapidly grew     5     (close). Things were getting interesting.

The train whistled past the passengers, slowing to a stop     6     the end of the platform. The doors slid open, and a crowd of people exited. With those people     7     (rush) out, the new passengers hurried onto the train. Janet went with them. The doors shut moments later, and the     8     (friend) voice came over the loudspeaker inside the train, warning them     9     (stand) back from doors. Janet grabbed onto the nearest pole, since there were no seats for her.

She looked around the crowded train and supported     10     (she) as the train began to move along. After a few minutes, she smiled, enjoying the ride. It was actually pretty fun after all!

China is a land of bicycles. People use their bicycles to get around. For many, it is the     1    (easy) way to travel around. Bicycles also come in different colors—silver, green, red, blue, yellow     2     you want. It’s fun watching people biking. They rush quickly through crossroads, move skillfully through traffic, and ride even on sidewalks. And bicycles allow people the     3    (free) move about that other vehicles can’t provide.

Last Saturday, I jumped up on my newly-bought bicycle seat and started home. It was the first time that I     4    (ride) a bike here. My first ride home was orderly. To be safe, I stayed with a “pack” of bikers while cars on the streets came     5    (run) swiftly out of nowhere. I didn’t want to get hit. So I took the ride     6    (careful). Crossing the streets was challenging. As you know, the streets were wide. So crossing took time, skill and     7     little bit of luck.

I finally made it home. The feeling     8     the bicycle was excellent     9     felt the air hitting my face and going through my hair, it seemed as if I were on top of the world as I passed by     10    (place) and people. Biking made me feel alive.

Europe offers amazing scenery, and much of it     1    (connect) by rail. For that reason, many travelers insist that a Eurail Pass is the best way     2    (go). Eurail is the brand name of a train pass that can be purchased and used only     3     non-European residents. My parents experienced the     4    (convenient) of a Eurail Pass as they traveled through eight countries in three weeks. They loved the ease of simply getting on the train and     5    (show) their passes.

How can you get a Eurail Pass? You can buy it in Europe, but it’s more expensive. It’s     6    (good) if you order it before you arrive and have it     7    (mail) to your home, office or hotel. You can choose the length of time that you want the pass to be valid. It’s not necessary, though, to state     8    (exact) when your travel will begin. You take care of that at the train station before you embark on(开始) your first train trip. After that, just sit back and enjoy beautiful landscapes from the comfort of your seat.

According to     9     passenger, “A Eurail trip is the perfect way to explore Europe and its wonderful cities,     10     is a journey full of breathtaking adventures.” Are you ready to begin your adventure?