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In 2008,Li Dong xiao drove China's high−speed train for the first time,reaching 350
kilometres an hour,between Beijing and Tianjin.The journey is the beginning off the
development of the nation's high−speed railway network.
The number on Li's bullet train driver's licence(执照)is Ooo 1,which made people give
him the name of China's first bullet train driver.
“ I'm proud to see the historic changes in China's high−speed railway network over the past
18 years.The length of it has grown from zero to over 50,0 oo kilometres,” he said recently.
However,all those achievements came from hard work.In March 2008,Li,along with
some of China's best train drivers,was chosen to be trained to drive bullet trains.During test
runs of the Beijing−Tianjin High−speed Railway,he created a guidebook for bullet train drivers,
which was named after him as the “ Dong xiao Guidebook ".
“ In 2008,Beijing had just one high−speed railway.Now,the high−speed railway network
has covered places across the country,” Li said.
China's high−speed rail network has seen quick development over the past years,driven by
the country's continuous innovation.Up to now,the length of the network has been over two−
thirds of the total length of the world's high−speed railway network.The growing network has S
offered chances to many common people and made their lives wonderful.
1.When did Li Dong xiao drive the high−speed train for the first time?
In 2008.
2.What is Li Dong xiao known as?
China's first bullet train driver.
3.How long is the high−speed railway network in China?
It is over 50,000 kilometres.
4.What did Li Dong xiao do during test runs of Beijing−Tianjin High−speed Railway?
He created a guidebook for bullet train drivers.
5.What can you learn from Li's story and the development of China's high−speed railway network?
Hard work and innovation are the key to success.
