C The house where I lived before was near a railway station. I had become so familiar with the sound and sight that I took little interest 1. ________ them. However, when my father decided to take up 2. ________ new appointment in another town, he intended to travel by train. It was only then 3. ________ I discovered how pleasant a journey by train might be. We boarded the train one afternoon. As the train moved out of the station, I began to think of the days I 4. ________ (spend) in our old house, which soon went out of sight. The train was now moving quite fast. The first thing that impressed me was the 5. ________ (beautiful) of the landscape. There were green valleys. Tropical plants could be seen everywhere, 6. ________ reminded me of the geography lessons I had in the classroom. About four hours later, 7. ________ became dark. The moon appeared and the landscape looked romantic. I felt a thrill of admiration for the great artistry of nature. After passing several stations, I felt sleepy and closed my eyes. 8. ________ I opened them, I saw the dim light of the dawn. 9. ________ (look) outside, I saw mist-covered plants. The air was fresh, and birds were flying about. 10. ________ a beautiful scene! I was lost in admiration of it.