{"id":795,"date":"2026-03-01T23:13:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T23:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/taiwan-mrt-elementary\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T02:13:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T02:13:22","slug":"taiwan-mrt-elementary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tahricteaches.com\/nn\/taiwan-mrt-elementary\/","title":{"rendered":"Taiwan Mrt 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's<\/figure>\n

Reading Passage<\/h2>\n

The MRT is Taiwan’s subway train. MRT stands for Mass Rapid Transit<\/strong>. The trains run under the ground. Taipei has the biggest MRT system. Kaohsiung also has one.<\/p>\n

The MRT is very clean<\/strong>. There are rules to follow. You cannot eat or drink on the train. If you do, you will pay a fine<\/strong>. People keep the MRT nice for everyone.<\/p>\n

\"Taiwan<\/figure>\n

Riding the MRT is easy. You use a card called an EasyCard. Just tap<\/strong> the card when you enter and exit. The card takes the money automatically<\/strong>. You can add more money at machines.<\/p>\n

The trains come very often. You only wait a few minutes<\/strong>. Each train line has a color like red, blue, or green. Signs help you find the right platform<\/strong>. It is hard to get lost.<\/p>\n

Millions of people use the MRT every day. It is faster than taking a bus or car. There is no traffic<\/strong>. The MRT helps make Taiwan a great place to live and visit!<\/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. transit<\/strong> ______<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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a. money you pay when you break a rule<\/p>\n

b. to touch something lightly<\/p>\n

c. moving people from place to place<\/p>\n

d. not dirty; neat and tidy<\/p>\n

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

f. the place where you wait for a train<\/p>\n

g. many cars on the road<\/p>\n

h. a train that goes underground<\/p>\n

i. short amounts of time<\/p>\n

j. a group of things that work together<\/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. MRT trains run above the ground. ______<\/li>\n
  2. You can eat on the MRT. ______<\/li>\n
  3. The MRT is very clean. ______<\/li>\n
  4. You use an EasyCard to ride. ______<\/li>\n
  5. Each line has a different color. ______<\/li>\n
  6. You must wait a long time for trains. ______<\/li>\n
  7. Kaohsiung has an MRT system. ______<\/li>\n
  8. You must pay a fine if you eat on the MRT. ______<\/li>\n
  9. The MRT is slower than cars. ______<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
    \"Taiwan<\/figure>\n

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

    Word Bank:<\/strong> transit  |  clean  |  fine  |  tap  |  platform  |  traffic  |  minutes<\/p>\n

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    1. MRT stands for Mass Rapid _______________.<\/li>\n
    2. The MRT is very _______________ because of the rules.<\/li>\n
    3. You will pay a _______________ if you eat on the train.<\/li>\n
    4. Just _______________ the card when you enter.<\/li>\n
    5. You only wait a few _______________ for the train.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      D. Comprehension Questions<\/h2>\n
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      1. What does MRT stand for?<\/li>\n
      2. What can you NOT do on the MRT?<\/li>\n
      3. How do you pay for the MRT?<\/li>\n
      4. How do you know which train to take?<\/li>\n
      5. Why is the MRT faster than cars?<\/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 a subway train before?<\/li>\n
        2. Why do you think there are rules about eating?<\/li>\n
        3. How do you usually get to school?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n📝 Click to Reveal Answer Key<\/summary>\n
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          Check your answers below.<\/em><\/p>\n

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

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

          C. Fill in the Blanks:<\/strong> 1-transit, 2-clean, 3-fine, 4-tap, 5-minutes<\/p>\n

          D. Comprehension:<\/strong> 1. Mass Rapid Transit; 2. Eat or drink; 3. Using an EasyCard that you tap; 4. Each line has a different color; 5. Because there is no traffic<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

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          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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