Passage 24: Bullet Train

This passage is most likely written for

• those. who travel to Japan

• Japanese working people

• People who wants to learn about trains

• Tourist that likes Japan

What kind of train does the author talk about in the passage?

• Shenkanset

• Shimkensen

• Sinkachen

• Shinkansen

Bullet trains are comfortable because

• all seats face forward

• they are fast

• there is plenty of leg room

• there has been few accidents

• it is safe

What is the downside of bullet trains?

(a)  

These trains are nicknamed "bullet trains" because of their

• shape and size

• speed and shape

• speed and timing

• safety and size

In paragraph 2, we learn that bullet trains "are very punctual." As used in paragraph 2, which of these people can also be described as punctual?

• Antonio, who cheeks his work carefully to make sure there are no mistakes

• Rochelle, who has to have her desk organised in exactly the right way

• Carolyn, who always calls someone if she says she is going to

• Harvey, who is never late to class even when it is raining

Why it is better to take bullet trains instead of flying?

(a)