Nozomi (train)

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/nozomi-train

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. What is the train service name?Nozomi
2. What is the meaning of name?'Wish' or 'Hope' in Japanese
3. What is the Nozomi train?The Nozomi is Japan’s fastest Shinkansen train, named "Wish" or "Hope," and it runs on the Tokaido and San’yō lines.
4. How fast does the Nozomi travel between Tokyo and Osaka?It takes just 2 hours and 21 minutes to travel the 515‑kilometer route from Tokyo to Shin‑Ōsaka.

Shinkansen: Japan's extensive network of high-speed railways, renowned for punctuality and speed.
Aerodynamic Profile: The shape of a vehicle designed to minimize resistance from the air, enabling higher speeds.
Express Service: A train service that makes fewer stops than a local service, prioritizing speed and directness.
Infrastructure: The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, such as transportation networks and power supplies.