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England's highest main-line railway station is in serious trouble, deserted and unmanned since it was officially closed in 1970, Dent, located high in the hills of Yorkshire, wakes up on six summer weekends each year, when a special train unloads walkers, sightseers and people who simply want to catch a train from the highest station to its platforms.     But even this limited being may soon be brought to an end. Dent station located on the Settel to Carlisle railway line, is said to be surrounded by the most beautiful scenery in the country. But no amount of scenic beauty can save the line because of the British Rail's money problems. It is now an open secret that British Rail sees no future for this railway line. Most of its trains disappeared some time ago. Bridges, built a century ago, are falling down. It is not alone. Half a dozen railway routes in the North of England are facing a similar threat. The problem is an old system and an almost total lack of cash to repair it. Bridges and tunnels are showing their ages, the wooden supports for the tracks are rotting（腐爛） and engines and coaches(車廂) are getting old. On main lines between large cities, the problem is not too bad. There lines still make a profit and cash can be found to keep them in good condition. But on the country branch line, the situation is different. As track wears out, it is not replaced. Instead speed limits are introduced, making the journey longer than necessary and discouraging travelers.     If a bridge is dangerous, there is often only one thing for British Rail to do: go out and find money from another places. This is exactly what it did a few months ago when a bridge at Bridling station was threatening to fall down. Repairs were calculated at 200,000 pounds just for one bridge, so British Rail was pleased, and rather surprised when two local councils(理事會) offered half that amount of money. 32. Of all the railway routes in Britain, the one which passes through Dent

A. is the most historic.

B. passes through the most attractive countryside.

C. is the most expensive route for tourists.

D. carries the greatest number of tourists.

33. What is the most urgent（ 迫切的）problem for many country railway lines ?

A. Rebuilding bridges.

B. Repairing engines.

C. Renewing coaches.

D. Replacing stations.

34. Who would appear to be the people most affected by the difficulties facing the British Rail?

A. The people who do much business.

B. The groups who are organized .

C. Large city people and local people.

D. The people who want to have holidays for touring.

35. How should British Rail improve the financial situation of the country railway lines?

A. By bringing in speed limits

B. By decreasing preserving costs.

C. By increasing train fares

D. By asking local councils for help

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