M1 motorway

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is M1 motorway?193 miles (311 kilometers)
2. What is the inaugural opening period?Primarily opened between 1959 and 1968
3. What is the key terminal cities?Connects London to Leeds
4. When was the M1 built?The main part of the M1 was finished between 1959 and 1968, with later extensions added in 1977 and 1999.
5. Why was the M1 important for Britain?It helped people and goods move quickly between London and northern cities, making travel easier and boosting the economy.

Inter-urban Motorway: A high-speed road specifically designed to link major cities and towns, facilitating long-distance travel.
Carriageway: The part of a road intended for vehicular traffic, often comprising multiple lanes.
Slip Roads: Short roads used for entering or leaving a motorway, allowing vehicles to adjust speed safely.
Infrastructure: The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.