1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What is a train station also known as?
A) Train station
B) Railway station
C) Bus station
D) Airplane terminal

Question 2. How were early trains powered?
A) Horse power
B) Steam power
C) Electric power
D) Solar power

Question 3. What is the purpose of the caboose on a train?
A) To provide power to the train
B) To carry cargo
C) To serve as a dining car
D) To be the last car of the train

Question 4. What types of carriages are found on passenger trains?
A) Boxcars and hopper cars
B) Flatbed cars and tank cars
C) Container cars and bottle cars
D) Sleeping cars and restaurant cars

Question 5. What is the purpose of high speed rail?
A) To use special, fast passenger trains on special tracks
B) To transport large items that cannot fit under tunnels and bridges
C) To carry raw material, finished goods, and waste
D) To provide transportation for passengers and cargo