MTR

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/mtr

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 MTR?245.3 kilometers
2. What is the network composition?Heavy rail, light rail, and feeder bus services
3. What is the total stations?179 (99 heavy rail, 68 light rail, 1 high-speed rail terminus)
4. What is the MTR and why is it special in Hong Kong?The MTR is Hong Kong's main train system that runs underground, on the surface, and even on light rail, connecting the island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. It helps millions travel quickly every day.
5. When did the MTR first open and what line started it?The first line opened in 1979 and was the Kwun Tong Line, starting the MTR’s journey as a fast and reliable way to move people.

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