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The Adventure on the Choo-Choo Train

Questions: 5

Grade: 4

Words: 134

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Once upon a time, young Sally took her very first train ride. She was excited to see the big, powerful engine and the long line of cars attached. She learned that the engine uses electricity or diesel to move, pulling all the cars with it.
Sally met Mr. Johnston, a historian, on the train. He told her trains had been around for over 200 years! They changed how people traveled and shipped goods, making the world more connected.
Next, she met Miss Maria, a scientist, who explained how the train's wheels are designed to grip the track. She also explained that trains are one of the most eco-friendly ways to travel.
The train ride was more than just a journey for Sally; it was also a ride into the rich world of knowledge and diversity.

Question 1

What powers a train engine according to the story?

Solar Energy

Wind Energy

Electricity or Diesel

Explanation. In the story, it is mentioned that the train engine uses electricity or diesel to move.

Water

Gasoline

Question 2

Who did Sally meet on the train?

Mr. Smith

Mrs. Johnson

Miss Maria

Mr. Johnston and Miss Maria

Explanation. According to the story, Sally met Mr. Johnston, a historian, and Miss Maria, a scientist, on the train.

Mr. Brown

Question 3

What did Miss Maria say about trains?

They are the fastest way to travel.

They are the most expensive way to travel.

They are one of the most eco-friendly ways to travel.

Explanation. Miss Maria, a scientist, explained to Sally that trains are one of the most eco-friendly ways to travel.

They are uncomfortable to travel in.

They are too noisy.

Question 4

How long have trains been around?

Over 100 years

Over 200 years

Explanation. Mr. Johnston, a historian, told Sally that trains had been around for over 200 years.

Over 300 years

Over 400 years

Over 500 years

Question 5

What did Sally learn from her train ride?

How to drive a train

The history and science of trains

Explanation. Sally learned about the history of trains from Mr. Johnston and the science of trains from Miss Maria, making her train ride a journey into the world of knowledge.

How to fix a broken train

The names of all the stations

How to buy a train ticket

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