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Core travel words: 高铁 (high-speed train), 回家 (go home), 放暑假 (summer vacation), 行李箱 (suitcase).; At the station: 车站 (station), 进站 (enter the station), 刷身份证 (scan your ID card), 安检 (security check), 座位 (seat).; Feelings you'll really use: 想家 (miss home), 开心 (happy), 心里暖暖的 (heart feels warm).
My suitcase is already packed. Today, I'm going home!
It's summer vacation! I go to college in another city, and home is far from my school. This whole semester, I haven't been home even once.
I miss home so much. I miss my dad, I miss my mom, and I miss my mom's cooking.
I pull my suitcase and walk out of the dorm. I'm going to take the high-speed train.
To get from school to the station, I first take the subway. Today the subway is really crowded, it seems like everyone is going home.
At the station, I first look at the big screen. My train leaves at two in the afternoon.
To get in, you just scan your ID card, so convenient. I put my ID card on the reader, and the gate opens.
After going in, you still have to pass security. I put my bag on the belt and walk through beside it.
After security, I find a seat, sit down, and wait.
The waiting hall is so full of people. Some people are looking at their phones, some are eating, everyone is waiting for their train.
It's almost two o'clock, and we can board now. I follow everyone and slowly walk forward.
On the train, I find my own seat. My seat is by the window — I love window seats the most!
I put my suitcase away and sit down. The train is so clean and comfortable.
The train starts moving. It runs fast and smooth.
I look out the window. The houses, big trees, and fields outside, one by one, fly past so quickly.
Watching the scenery outside, I feel so happy. In a few more hours, I'll be home.
After sitting for a while, I get a little hungry. I take out a little bread roll and eat it slowly.
After eating, I drink some water, listen to music, close my eyes, and rest for a bit.
I send my mom a message: Mom, I'm on the train, I'll be home soon!
Mom replies right away: Okay, your dad and I will come to pick you up. Reading that, my heart feels warm.
Before I know it, the train arrives at my stop. I pull my suitcase and get off with everyone.
I walk out of the station — it's hot outside, the summer sun. As I walk, I look around for my mom and dad.
Suddenly, I see them! My mom and dad are standing right there, smiling and waving at me.
I run over and hug my mom. I'm home! This summer, I can finally relax.
Okay, that's all for today. What about you? Do you go home during your vacation? Have you ever taken a high-speed train? Tell me in the comments below. See you next time!
Adapted from a Simply Natural Chinese YouTube episode into a complete three-line website reading. This is not a word-for-word transcript.
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Words to take with you
Useful words
高铁
high-speed train
我要去坐高铁。
I'm going to take the high-speed train.回家
to go home
今天,我要回家了!
Today, I'm going home!放暑假
to be on summer vacation
放暑假了!
It's summer vacation!行李箱
suitcase
我的行李箱,已经装满了。
My suitcase is already packed.车站
(train) station
到了高铁站,我先看大屏幕。
At the station, I first look at the big screen.刷身份证
to scan your ID card
进站要刷身份证,很方便。
To get in, you just scan your ID card.安检
security check
进站以后,还要过安检。
After going in, you still have to pass security.座位
seat
上了车,我找到自己的座位。
On the train, I find my own seat.窗外
outside the window
我看着窗外。
I look out the window.风景
scenery; view
看着窗外的风景,我觉得很开心。
Watching the scenery outside, I feel so happy.想家
to miss home
我太想家了。
I miss home so much.接
to pick someone up
我和你爸爸去车站接你。
Your dad and I will come pick you up.暖暖的
warm and heartwarming
看到这句话,我心里暖暖的。
Reading that, my heart feels warm.又…又…
both… and…
高铁里又干净,又舒服。
The train is so clean and comfortable.Check your understanding
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