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Volkswagen
Read a short passage about a German car company known for its reliable cars and smart designs.
Volkswagen, or VW, is a famous car company from Germany. It started in 1937. The name "Volkswagen" means "people's car" in German. Their first big car was the "Beetle," a small, round car made for many people. The Beetle became very popular and was made in large numbers.
Volkswagen, ou VW, é uma famosa empresa de carros da Alemanha. Começou em 1937. O nome "Volkswagen" significa "carro do povo" em alemão. O seu primeiro grande carro foi o "Fusca", um carro pequeno e redondo feito para muitas pessoas. O Fusca tornou-se muito popular e foi fabricado em grandes quantidades.
After World War II, Volkswagen began making cars again. They made the Beetle better and sold it in many countries. The Beetle became famous in the 1960s and 1970s for its unique shape and reliability. Many people loved it, and it became one of the best-selling cars ever.
Após a Segunda Guerra Mundial, a Volkswagen começou a fabricar carros novamente. Eles melhoraram o Fusca e o venderam em muitos países. O Fusca tornou-se famoso nas décadas de 1960 e 1970 por seu formato único e confiabilidade. Muitas pessoas o adoraram, e ele se tornou um dos carros mais vendidos de todos os tempos.
In the 1970s, Volkswagen introduced another popular car called the Golf. The Golf was a hatchback, which means it had a rear door that opened up. This made it very practical, and many people liked it. The Golf became one of Volkswagen's most successful cars.
Nos anos 1970, a Volkswagen introduziu outro carro popular chamado Golf. O Golf era um hatchback, o que significa que tinha uma porta traseira que abria para cima. Isso o tornava muito prático, e muitas pessoas gostavam dele. O Golf se tornou um dos carros mais bem-sucedidos da Volkswagen.
Volkswagen is known for making good-quality cars. The company also creates new ideas and technology. For example, they were early to make efficient diesel engines. They now have electric cars like the ID.4, which is part of their new electric car line.
A Volkswagen é conhecida por fabricar carros de boa qualidade. A empresa também cria novas ideias e tecnologias. Por exemplo, eles foram pioneiros na fabricação de motores a diesel eficientes. Agora eles têm carros elétricos como o ID.4, que faz parte de sua nova linha de carros elétricos.
Volkswagen does not only make cars. They also own other famous brands, like Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini. This makes Volkswagen a big name in the car world.
A Volkswagen não fabrica apenas carros. Eles também possuem outras marcas famosas, como Audi, Porsche e Lamborghini. Isso faz da Volkswagen um grande nome no mundo dos carros.
Recently, Volkswagen has been working to be more friendly to the environment. They are investing in electric cars and new technology to reduce pollution. Their goal is to make cars that are better for the Earth.
Recentemente, a Volkswagen tem trabalhado para ser mais amiga do ambiente. Eles estão investindo em carros elétricos e novas tecnologias para reduzir a poluição. Seu objetivo é fazer carros que sejam melhores para a Terra.
Fun fact : The Volkswagen Beetle was so famous that it was in movies. The car, named Herbie, could drive by itself and even had its own personality!
Curiosidade: O Fusca da Volkswagen era tão famoso que apareceu em filmes. O carro, chamado Herbie, podia dirigir sozinho e até tinha sua própria personalidade!
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What does "Volkswagen" mean in German?
Fast car
People’s car
Small car
German car
What kind of car is the Volkswagen Golf?
A sports car
A truck
A hatchback
A motorcycle
Put these Volkswagen cars in order of when they were introduced:
Match the Volkswagen model with its description:
Which one is TRUE?
The Beetle was Volkswagen’s first electric car.
Volkswagen owns Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini.
The Golf was made before the Beetle.
Volkswagen only sells cars in Germany.
Which one is FALSE?
The Beetle was famous in the 1960s and 1970s.
Volkswagen is only known for making bad-quality cars.
The Golf is a hatchback.
Volkswagen is working on electric cars.
