Old Seats Get New Seats on the Train
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A big train company has bad news about the seats. The seats on some trains are very small and not comfortable. The company says they will make new seats. The new seats will be better for people.
Why Change the Seats?
The old seats are very thin. People call them ironing board seats. An ironing board is flat and small. The seats look like ironing boards. Many people do not like these seats. They want to sit in comfortable chairs.
What Is the Plan?
The train company will put new seats on the trains. These new seats will be bigger. They will be more comfortable. The company wants people to be happy. The company wants people to like the trains.
When Will This Happen?
The company is making a big plan. They want to change many things on the trains. This is part of a bigger plan. The plan is called renationalisation. This means the government will help the train company more.
Why Is This Important?
Many people use these trains every day. They go to work on the trains. They go to school on the trains. Better seats make people happy. Good trains help cities work better.
Discussion Questions
- Do you use trains? What is your chair or seat like?
- What makes a good seat for you? What do you like?
- Have you sat in an uncomfortable seat? How did it feel?
- Why do you think good seats are important?
- What other things can make trains better for people?
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