A Journey across Canada

　　After a quiz last autumn，Kuang crossed the continent eastward to Toronto to visit his schoolmate，the distance 1.measuring(measure) approximately 5,000 kilometers.

　　His train started from Vancouver，a city surrounded by mountains.2.After confirming his baggage was aboard the train，Kuang settled down in his seat.Having 3.a gift for communication，he started chatting with another passenger within 5 minutes.Their topics included the Canadian traditions，the Prime Minister，the 4.mixture(mix) of races，and the terrifying Great Fall.After a nice buffet at noon，he was 5.pleased(please) to find that the scenery was 6.impressive(impress)．He saw beautiful harbours in the distance，wealthy urban areas and maple forest 7.that/which covered thousands of acres.He even managed to catch sight of an eagle flying upward over bushes.

　　Kuang reached Toronto which lies 8.slightly(slight) near the border at a misty dawn.There was frost and the broad downtown streets were very quiet.9.Though it was early，Kuang phoned his schoolmate in a booth nearby at once rather than waiting for him 10.to come(come)．They had a good time together.