Activity 62: Transport

Rail transport

Read the information about trains and ±ll in the words to complete the sentences.

faster electricity pollution diesel steam trains railway tracks smoke goods

Trains run on _____________________ made of wood and steel. The ±rst trains were _________________________. They caused a lot of ________________________ due to all the smoke they made while travelling.

Electric train engines were later developed. They work with electricity and do not emit _____________ like the steam trains did. These trains are also much _____________ than steam trains. Trains are used to transport people and _____________ over long distances.

Diesel trains work like a car and drive with a _____________-powered engine. Some trains use both diesel and ___________________.

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