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Submarine

Submarine

Jet Ski

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Raft

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Catamaran

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Tugboat

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Gondola

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Ocean Liner

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Pontoon Boat

Pontoon Boat

Water Transportation

Water Transportation

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Transportation

Transportation

20 chapters
levelBeginner

Discover our simple readings on water transportation to enhance your English skills while learning about boats, ships, and other ways we travel across water.

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Boat

Read a short passage about a small vehicle used on water, perfect for short trips or fishing.

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A boat is a small vehicle that moves on water. People use boats for many things, like fishing, traveling, and having fun. Boats come in many shapes and sizes.

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Boats have been used for thousands of years. The first boats were made from simple materials like wood and reeds. People used paddles to move them. Over time, boats got better. They started using sails to catch the wind.

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There are many types of boats. Rowboats are small and moved by paddles. Sailboats use sails and the wind to move. Motorboats have engines that make them go fast. Canoes and kayaks are narrow boats moved by paddles. Ferries are bigger boats that carry people and cars across rivers or lakes.

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Boats are used for work and fun. Fishermen use boats to catch fish. Some people use boats to travel from one place to another. Many people enjoy using boats for sports like sailing, rowing, and water skiing.

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Boats can be made from different materials. Some boats are made of wood. Others are made of metal or plastic. The material used depends on what the boat is for. Big ships are often made of metal, while small boats can be made of wood or plastic.

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Boats are important in many parts of the world. They help people travel, trade goods, and have fun. They can be seen in rivers, lakes, and oceans everywhere.

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Fun fact : The longest boat in the world is called a supertanker. It is used to carry oil across the ocean. Some supertankers are over 400 meters long! They are so big that they cannot fit in many harbors.

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