中国的高铁 · China's High-Speed Rail — HSK 4 Chinese Reading with Pinyin

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不但…而且…（递进）：高铁不但速度快，而且非常准时。→ 表示不止一个优点，后面的更进一步。

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说起中国的交通，最让人骄傲的就是高铁。Shuō qǐ Zhōngguó de jiāotōng, zuì ràng rén jiāo'ào de jiùshì gāotiě.

中国的高铁不但速度快，而且非常准时，最高时速可以达到350公里。Zhōngguó de gāotiě búdàn sùdù kuài, érqiě fēicháng zhǔnshí, zuì gāo shísù kěyǐ dádào 350 gōnglǐ.

从北京到上海一千多公里，坐高铁只需要四个半小时左右。Cóng Běijīng dào Shànghǎi yì qiān duō gōnglǐ, zuò gāotiě zhǐ xūyào sì gè bàn xiǎoshí zuǒyòu.

高铁上很安静，座位舒适，还可以用手机点外卖，送到你的座位上。Gāotiě shàng hěn ānjìng, zuòwèi shūshì, hái kěyǐ yòng shǒujī diǎn wàimài, sòng dào nǐ de zuòwèi shàng.

高铁把中国的城市紧紧地连在了一起，也改变了人们的出行方式。Gāotiě bǎ Zhōngguó de chéngshì jǐnjǐn de lián zài le yìqǐ, yě gǎibiàn le rénmen de chūxíng fāngshì.

如果你来中国，一定要体验一次坐高铁的感觉！Rúguǒ nǐ lái Zhōngguó, yídìng yào tǐyàn yí cì zuò gāotiě de gǎnjué!

When it comes to transportation in China, high-speed rail is the greatest source of pride.

It is not only fast but also extremely punctual, with top speeds of up to 350 km/h.

Beijing to Shanghai is over 1,000 kilometers, yet the train takes only about four and a half hours.

The trains are quiet and the seats comfortable — you can even order food delivery to your seat with your phone.

High-speed rail has tightly connected China's cities and changed the way people travel.

If you come to China, you must experience a high-speed train ride!

Key Vocabulary

骄傲

jiāo'ào

proud; pride

我为你骄傲。I am proud of you.
这是我们的骄傲。This is our pride.

准时

zhǔnshí

punctual; on time

他每天准时上班。He arrives at work on time every day.
火车很准时。The train is very punctual.

体验

tǐyàn

to experience

我想体验一下中国文化。I want to experience Chinese culture.
这是一次难忘的体验。It was an unforgettable experience.

Comprehension Quiz

1. 从北京到上海坐高铁大约需要多久？

2. 在高铁上可以做什么？

This reading was written by Yiyue, a Mandarin teacher from China, for her own students. Want help with pronunciation, tones or speaking? Book a free trial lesson →