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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.
1.
electric train
[n]
/ɪlˈɛktɹɪk tɹˈeɪn/
a train powered by electricity instead of fuel like diesel or coal
2.
high-speed train
[n]
/hˈaɪspˈiːd tɹˈeɪn/
a train that travels much faster than normal trains, often over 250 km/h
3.
go
[v]
/ɡoʊ/
to travel or move in a specific manner or direction
4.
up to
[prep]
/ˈʌp tuː/
indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value
5.
connect
[v]
/kəˈnɛkt/
to join two or more things together
6.
freight train
[n]
/freɪt treɪn/
a train that transports goods, not people
7.
product
[n]
/ˈprɑdʌkt/
something that is created or grown for sale
8.
ride
[n]
/raɪd/
a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine
9.
Russia
[n]
/ˈɹəʃə/
a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia
10.
take
[v]
/teɪk/
to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
11.
train
[n]
/treɪn/
a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive
12.
public transportation
[n]
/ˈpʌblɪk ˌtrænspɚˈteɪʃən/
the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies
13.
run
[v]
/rʌn/
(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods
14.
track
[n]
/træk/
a pair of metal bars that trains use to move
15.
carry
[v]
/ˈkæri/
to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another
16.
interesting
[adj]
/ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.
17.
engine
[n]
/ˈɛnʤɪn/
the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move
18.
coal
[n]
/koʊl/
a type of fossil fuel, which is black and found in the ground, typically used as a source of energy
19.
stuff
[n]
/ˈstəf/
things that we cannot or do not need to name when we are talking about them
20.
mine
[n]
/maɪn/
a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.
21.
factory
[n]
/ˈfæktɚi/
a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines
22.
steam train
[n]
/stˈiːm tɹˈeɪn/
a type of train powered by steam engine that uses steam pressure to move
23.
locomotive
[n]
/ˌɫoʊkəˈmoʊtɪv/
a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along
24.
load
[n]
/loʊd/
something heavy that is carried or transported
25.
passenger train
[n]
/pˈæsɪndʒɚ tɹˈeɪn/
a train designed to carry people instead of goods
26.
England
[n]
/ˈɪŋɡɫənd/
the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe
1
Chapter
Train
Read a short passage about a long vehicle that runs on tracks, often used to carry people or goods over land.
1.1
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.
1.2
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.
1.3
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.
1.4
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.
1.5
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.
1.6
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.
1.7
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.
1.8
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!
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QuizSkip the quiz
1.
What do trains run on?
A
Roads
B
Tracks
C
Water
D
Sand
2.
Who built the first steam train?
A
George Stephenson
B
A horse rider
C
Richard Trevithick
D
A coal miner
3.
Put the events in the correct order from earliest to latest:
trains were pulled by horses
the rocket was built
the first passenger train ran
the first steam train was made
4.
Match the item to what it relates to:
The Rocket
Stockton and Darlington
Freight trains
Trans-Siberian Railway
Longest train ride
Carry heavy items
Fast train in 1829
First passenger train
5.
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.
horses
47
fast
cars
30
6.
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. |
False
True
7.
Where is the longest train ride in the world?
A
England
B
America
C
Russia
D
China
