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beginnerCheck out our simple readings on public transportation to boost your English skills and learn about buses, trains, and how people travel in cities.
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Train
Read a short passage about a long vehicle that runs on tracks, often used to carry people or goods over land.
Trains are a type of public transportation. They run on tracks. Trains carry people and things. They go from one place to another. Trains have been used for a long time. They have an interesting history.
Ang mga tren ay isang uri ng pampublikong transportasyon. Tumakbo sila sa mga riles. Nagdadala ang mga tren ng mga tao at bagay. Pumupunta sila mula sa isang lugar patungo sa isa pa. Matagal nang ginagamit ang mga tren. Mayroon silang kawili-wiling kasaysayan.
Horses pulled the first trains. This was before engines were made. Early trains were made of wood. They were not very fast. They were used to move coal and heavy stuff. They moved from mines to factories.
Ang mga kabayo ang humila sa mga unang tren. Ito ay bago pa magawa ang mga makina. Ang mga unang tren ay gawa sa kahoy. Hindi sila masyadong mabilis. Ginamit sila upang ilipat ang karbon at mabibigat na bagay. Lumipat sila mula sa mga mina patungo sa mga pabrika.
In 1804, a man named Richard Trevithick made the first steam train. It was called the Penydarren locomotive. This train was faster than horse-pulled trains. It could carry heavy loads. It did not get tired like horses. Steam trains became very popular.
Noong 1804, isang lalaki na nagngangalang Richard Trevithick ang gumawa ng unang steam train. Tinawag itong Penydarren locomotive. Ang tren na ito ay mas mabilis kaysa sa mga tren na hinihila ng kabayo. Maaari itong magdala ng mabibigat na karga. Hindi ito napapagod tulad ng mga kabayo. Naging napakapopular ang mga steam train.
The first passenger train ran in 1825. It was called the Stockton and Darlington Railway. It was in England. It carried people and coal. This was the start of trains being used to carry people.
Ang unang tren ng pasahero ay tumakbo noong 1825. Tinawag itong Stockton at Darlington Railway. Nasa Inglatera ito. Nagdala ito ng mga tao at karbon. Ito ang simula ng paggamit ng mga tren upang magdala ng mga tao.
In 1829, a famous train called the Rocket was built. George Stephenson made it. This train was very fast for its time. It could go at a speed of 47 kilometers per hour. The Rocket showed people that trains were a good way to travel.
Noong 1829, isang sikat na tren na tinatawag na Rocket ang itinayo. Si George Stephenson ang gumawa nito. Ang tren na ito ay napakabilis para sa kanyang panahon. Maaari itong pumunta sa bilis na 47 kilometro bawat oras. Ipinakita ng Rocket sa mga tao na ang mga tren ay isang magandang paraan upang maglakbay.
Trains have changed a lot since then. Today, we have electric trains and high-speed trains. Some high-speed trains can go up to 320 kilometers per hour. These trains are very fast and comfortable. They connect big cities. They help people travel quickly.
Malaki na ang pagbabago ng mga tren mula noon. Ngayon, mayroon tayong mga electric train at high-speed train. Ang ilang high-speed train ay maaaring umabot ng hanggang 320 kilometro bawat oras. Ang mga tren na ito ay napakabilis at komportable. Nag-uugnay sila ng malalaking lungsod. Tumutulong sila sa mga tao na maglakbay nang mabilis.
Trains are also important for moving things. Freight trains can carry a lot of heavy items. They carry stuff like cars, coal, and food. They help businesses. They move products from factories to stores.
Mahalaga rin ang mga tren sa paglipat ng mga bagay. Ang mga freight train ay maaaring magdala ng maraming mabibigat na bagay. Nagdadala sila ng mga bagay tulad ng mga kotse, karbon, at pagkain. Tumutulong sila sa mga negosyo. Inililipat nila ang mga produkto mula sa mga pabrika patungo sa mga tindahan.
Fun fact : The longest train ride in the world is on the Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia. It is over 9,000 kilometers long. It takes about seven days to complete!
Nakakatuwang katotohanan: Ang pinakamahabang biyahe ng tren sa mundo ay nasa Trans-Siberian Railway sa Russia. Ito ay mahigit 9,000 kilometro ang haba. Mga pitong araw ang kailangan para matapos ito!
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What do trains run on?
Roads
Tracks
Water
Sand
Who built the first steam train?
George Stephenson
A horse rider
Richard Trevithick
A coal miner
Put the events in the correct order from earliest to latest:
Match the item to what it relates to:
Choose the best word to complete each sentence (two words extra):
The first trains were pulled by
.
The Rocket could go
kilometers per hour.
High-speed trains are
and comfortable.
Are these sentences True or False?
| Sentence | True/False |
|---|---|
Trains were always made of metal. | |
The first passenger train carried only people. | |
Today, some trains can go 320 kilometers per hour. | |
Freight trains carry items like coal and food. |
Where is the longest train ride in the world?
England
America
Russia
China
