other than the weather.

他们两人意识到除了天气他们没什么可谈论的了。

Ⅰ. 阅读理解

　　Train travel is becoming more popular. Amtrak, the U. S. national passenger rail company, reports that ridership (公共交通乘客人数) continues to grow each year. The passenger kilometres and numbers of passenger journeys are also increasing. There's every reason to believe train travel will continue to attract more passengers as fuel prices climb.

　　As you plan your vacation, you'll need to consider the advantages and disadvantages of train travel. Here are some things that you need to keep in mind.

　　Train travel is fast and direct between major cities, especially in countries with high-speed trains. It's relatively easy to book a train trip. In many countries, you can book your tickets online or go to a train station to buy them. For single or couple travelers, traveling by train can be much less expensive than renting a car, especially when you consider the cost of fuel and tolls (通行费).

However, train schedules may not match your preferred travel times and days, so you might have to change your trip. This is especially true for long-distance train travel in the US. You may have to get off the train