Summary
The icy road is called the Northern Sea Route and it goes along the cold coast of Russia.
Using this road can make trips faster and helps keep the air cleaner.
Key Points
3 points1
A South Korean ship tried the new icy road in August.
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China also sent a ship on the same route to reach the United Kingdom faster.
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The route can cut travel time by many days compared to the old route through the Suez Canal.
New Words to Learn
4 wordsArctic
the very cold area around the North Pole
icebreaker
a strong ship that can break thick ice so other ships can move
emissions
gases that go into the air and can make the Earth warmer
corridor
a long narrow path for traveling
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