第二十二期 5-2(5/7)-英语听力

[00:00.00]Fresh horses were at each station. [00:04.04]The riders, with their heavy mailbags, changed horses at every station. [00:10.45]They continued riding full speed for a total of about 100 miles. [00:16.04]Then another rider took over and continued riding. [00:20.04]The Pony Express riders rode through dangerous territory. [00:24.64]Bad weather didn't stop these tough riders. [00:27.93]They rode through rain, snow, hail, both night and day. [00:33.31]The riders, therefore, had to be both brave and strong. [00:37.81]Most of the young Pony Express riders completed ride successfully. [00:43.13]Some of the riders became famous for their courage and bravery during difficult rides. [00:49.38]In October 1861, the telegraph reached California. [00:55.19]The Pony Express disappeared after this and became a short but exciting chapter in American history.