Riding the City Circle Tram


Melbourne has a special tram. It is called the City Circle Tram.
It is a big, old streetcar. It is painted green or red.
This tram is free for everyone. You do not need a ticket to ride.
You can use it to see the city.
Step 1: Find a tram stop. Look for a sign with a red circle.
Wait on the path for the tram to come.
Step 2: Let the tram stop first. Then, walk up the steps inside.
Find a soft seat next to a window.
Step 3: Look out at the big city. You will see tall buildings and parks.
Listen to the guide talk about the city.
Step 4: Press the button or pull the cord when you want to get off.
Wait for the tram to stop. Walk down the steps safely.

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- tram:
- A streetcar that runs on tracks along city streets to carry people.
- path:
- A safe walkway next to the street where people can walk or wait.
- guide:
- A person or speaker system that tells passengers interesting facts about a place.
- cord:
- A thick string or rope that you pull to make a signal on a tram.
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“Riding the City Circle Tram” is a instructions reading passage about How to ride the City Circle Tram in Melbourne, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minutes to read (139 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.


