新概念文化大爆炸:乘坐歐洲之星去旅行

國慶中秋長假剛過去，大家在假期裏都做了些什麼呢？有沒有利用這個機會出遊呢？新概念英語第三冊Lesson37講述了一次乘火車的經歷，今天小編就來給大家介紹一下歐洲首列國際列車——歐洲之星。

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。可以讓習慣了機場的熙熙攘攘、擁擠不堪的乘客們享受國際高鐵舒適放鬆的氛圍。

A vast array of destinations

站點豐富

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.

聖潘克拉斯國際火車站坐落於倫敦市中心，外觀具有維多利亞時代特色，近來剛修復過。從這兒你能乘坐歐洲之星列車，它將沿英國第一高速鐵路“高鐵一號線”行駛，一個小時便可到達里爾，兩小時到達具有歐洲風情的布魯塞爾，兩小時多一點即可抵達巴黎北站。

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.

檢票時間僅僅只是比開車時間提早30分鐘。排隊的長度和國際機場比起來幾乎可以忽略不計。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。由於和TGV（巴黎至里昂間的城際特快）輕鬆對接，歐洲之星列車甚至提供了2個季節性的站點：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，你將在不經意間通過英吉利隧道，體驗最爲激動人心的穿越海峽之旅。

So why shouldn’t you treat yourself to some nice journey with Eurostar?

那麼朋友，爲什麼不收拾好行囊來歐洲之星度過一個愉快的旅程呢？

An amazing experience

極致體驗

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.

想要預定歐洲之星車票非常的簡單，你可以登錄官方網站預定。取票也是很便捷的，在乘車前去歐洲之星站點的自動售賣機或許是最好的選擇。只需要記住檢票時間是開車前30分鐘。

Then…xation 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.

然後呢，開始你的舒適之旅吧。如果你是豪華商務艙的旅客，你的旅程從車站就將開始，你可以使用那裏的商務艙值機櫃臺，隨後在精緻的休息室候車。

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.

上車後你將置身於華貴的環境中，從優雅的包廂、到與法國大廚合作設計的美妙食飲菜單。在歐洲之星標準一等艙，你也能擁有愉悅的體驗：你可以坐在舒適的大椅子上辦公或者放鬆。

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.

在歐洲之星標準艙裏你也絕不會失望。這裏有寬敞的艙位和安靜的環境，伴你去往倫敦、巴黎、里爾或是任何其他的歐洲之星站點。

Fares and passes

票價與通票

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.

擔心歐洲之星的票價太貴嗎？不用煩惱。只需早一些預訂就可以享受到最優惠的票價：選擇不可變通票（即：不可進行退換的車票）會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.

只有提前預訂纔可以享受歐洲之星的服務，最多可以提前四個月預訂車票。所以需要特別注意一些受歡迎的線路，以免買不到票。最後還要說一點，如果你選擇的是通票，那麼和歐洲絕大多數的高速鐵路一樣需要分開預定。