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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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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.
Kereta adalah jenis transportasi umum. Mereka berjalan di atas rel. Kereta membawa orang dan barang. Mereka pergi dari satu tempat ke tempat lain. Kereta telah digunakan untuk waktu yang lama. Mereka memiliki sejarah yang menarik.
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.
Kuda menarik kereta pertama. Ini sebelum mesin dibuat. Kereta awal terbuat dari kayu. Mereka tidak terlalu cepat. Mereka digunakan untuk memindahkan batu bara dan barang-barang berat. Mereka berpindah dari tambang ke pabrik.
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.
Pada tahun 1804, seorang pria bernama Richard Trevithick membuat kereta api uap pertama. Itu disebut lokomotif Penydarren. Kereta api ini lebih cepat daripada kereta api yang ditarik kuda. Itu bisa membawa beban berat. Itu tidak lelah seperti kuda. Kereta api uap menjadi sangat populer.
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.
Kereta penumpang pertama berjalan pada tahun 1825. Itu disebut Stockton and Darlington Railway. Itu berada di Inggris. Itu membawa orang dan batu bara. Ini adalah awal dari penggunaan kereta untuk mengangkut orang.
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.
Pada tahun 1829, sebuah kereta api terkenal bernama Rocket dibangun. George Stephenson yang membuatnya. Kereta api ini sangat cepat untuk zamannya. Ia bisa melaju dengan kecepatan 47 kilometer per jam. Rocket menunjukkan kepada orang-orang bahwa kereta api adalah cara yang baik untuk bepergian.
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.
Kereta api telah banyak berubah sejak saat itu. Hari ini, kita memiliki kereta listrik dan kereta berkecepatan tinggi. Beberapa kereta berkecepatan tinggi dapat mencapai hingga 320 kilometer per jam. Kereta ini sangat cepat dan nyaman. Mereka menghubungkan kota-kota besar. Mereka membantu orang bepergian dengan cepat.
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.
Kereta juga penting untuk memindahkan barang. Kereta barang dapat membawa banyak barang berat. Mereka membawa barang seperti mobil, batu bara, dan makanan. Mereka membantu bisnis. Mereka memindahkan produk dari pabrik ke toko.
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!
Fakta menyenangkan: Perjalanan kereta terpanjang di dunia ada di Kereta Api Trans-Siberia di Rusia. Panjangnya lebih dari 9.000 kilometer. Dibutuhkan sekitar tujuh hari untuk menyelesaikannya!
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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
