{"id":785,"date":"2026-03-01T23:12:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/taiwan-high-speed-rail-elementary\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T02:11:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T02:11:46","slug":"taiwan-high-speed-rail-elementary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/nn\/taiwan-high-speed-rail-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan High Speed Rail ESL Worksheet | Free Beginner Reading PDF"},"content":{"rendered":"
📈 Ready for a challenge?<\/strong> Try the Advanced (Level F) version<\/strong><\/a> of this worksheet!<\/div>\n
\"Taiwan<\/figure>\n

Reading Passage<\/h2>\n

Taiwan has a very fast<\/strong> train. It is called the High Speed Rail, or HSR. The trains are white and orange. They look very modern<\/strong> and clean. Many people ride them every day.<\/p>\n

The HSR can go 300 kilometers per hour. That is very speedy<\/strong>! A trip from Taipei to Kaohsiung takes only 90 minutes<\/strong>. By car, the same trip takes about 4 hours.<\/p>\n

\"Taiwan<\/figure>\n

The HSR started in 2007. It has 12 stations<\/strong> along the west side of Taiwan. The trains are very comfortable<\/strong>. They have big seats and air conditioning. You can even buy food on the train.<\/p>\n

Riding the HSR is easy. You can buy tickets<\/strong> at the station or online. There are machines that speak English too. Many tourists<\/strong> use the HSR to travel around Taiwan.<\/p>\n

The trains are also very safe<\/strong>. They stop automatically<\/strong> if there is a problem. Taiwan is proud of its high speed rail. It helps people travel quickly and easily!<\/p>\n

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Download Printable PDF Worksheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Level:<\/strong> Level C<\/p>\n

A. Vocabulary Matching<\/h2>\n

Match each word with its definition.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. fast<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

2. modern<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

3. speedy<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

4. minutes<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

5. stations<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

6. comfortable<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

7. tickets<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

8. tourists<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

9. safe<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

10. automatically<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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a. places where trains stop<\/p>\n

b. short amounts of time; 60 in an hour<\/p>\n

c. moving quickly<\/p>\n

d. new and up to date<\/p>\n

e. by itself; without help<\/p>\n

f. feeling nice and relaxed<\/p>\n

g. people visiting from other places<\/p>\n

h. very quick<\/p>\n

i. not dangerous<\/p>\n

j. papers that let you ride<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

B. True or False<\/h2>\n

Write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. The HSR trains are blue. ______<\/li>\n
  2. The HSR can go 300 km per hour. ______<\/li>\n
  3. Taipei to Kaohsiung takes 4 hours by HSR. ______<\/li>\n
  4. The HSR started in 2007. ______<\/li>\n
  5. There are 12 stations. ______<\/li>\n
  6. You can buy food on the train. ______<\/li>\n
  7. You can only buy tickets at the station. ______<\/li>\n
  8. The trains stop automatically if there is a problem. ______<\/li>\n
  9. The seats are small and hard. ______<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \"Taiwan<\/figure>\n

    C. Fill in the Blanks<\/h2>\n

    Word Bank:<\/strong> fast  |  modern  |  minutes  |  stations  |  comfortable  |  tickets  |  safe<\/p>\n

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    1. Taiwan has a very _______________ train called the HSR.<\/li>\n
    2. The trains look very _______________ and clean.<\/li>\n
    3. A trip from Taipei to Kaohsiung takes only 90 _______________.<\/li>\n
    4. You can buy _______________ at the station or online.<\/li>\n
    5. The trains are very _______________ and stop if there is a problem.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      D. Comprehension Questions<\/h2>\n
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      1. How fast can the HSR go?<\/li>\n
      2. When did the HSR start?<\/li>\n
      3. How many stations are there?<\/li>\n
      4. How long does it take from Taipei to Kaohsiung?<\/li>\n
      5. How can you buy tickets?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        \"Taiwan<\/figure>\n

        E. Discussion Questions<\/h2>\n

        Talk about these questions with a partner or write your answers.<\/em><\/p>\n

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        1. Have you ridden on a fast train before?<\/li>\n
        2. Why do you think fast trains are useful?<\/li>\n
        3. How do you usually travel to other cities?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n📝 Click to Reveal Answer Key<\/summary>\n
          \n

          Check your answers below.<\/em><\/p>\n

          A. Vocabulary:<\/strong> 1-c, 2-d, 3-h, 4-b, 5-a, 6-f, 7-j, 8-g, 9-i, 10-e<\/p>\n

          B. True\/False:<\/strong> 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-T, 6-T, 7-F, 8-T, 9-F<\/p>\n

          C. Fill in the Blanks:<\/strong> 1-fast, 2-modern, 3-minutes, 4-tickets, 5-safe<\/p>\n

          D. Comprehension:<\/strong> 1. 300 kilometers per hour; 2. 2007; 3. 12 stations; 4. 90 minutes; 5. At the station or online<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

          \n

          Browse our complete collection of free ESL worksheets and learning resources<\/a> covering Taiwan culture, science, world history, and more.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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