MOVING AROUND

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How do you move around
in your hometown?

Answer the following questions:

1. What is stated about the Airlander in paragraph 1?

1. The Airlander’s first flight took place in England.
2. It was designed in the United States.
3. HAV created it for the British army in 2012.
4. It was originally designed as a military aircraft.

2. Look at the four squares [ ] in paragraph 1. Choose the square where the following
sentence can be inserted in that paragraph: However, in 2013 the LEMV project
was cancelled by the US Army.

1. 2A
2. 2B
3. 2C
4. 2D

3. What is NOT stated about the Airlander in paragraph 2?

1. There are three different types of fuel to power the aircraft.
2. It is the biggest flying vehicle.
3. It can stay in the air for almost a week.
4. The thrusters can be directed in different angles.

4. The word "vast" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

1. awful
2. huge
3. heavy
4. unlimited

5. What is NOT stated about the Airlander in paragraph 3?

1. It has the ability to reach places other planes can’t.
2. It can be used to release drones in certain places.
3. It requires a specific surface to land and take off.
4. It can hold more weight than normal airplanes.

6. Look at the four squares [ ] in paragraph 4. Choose the square where the following sentence can be inserted in that paragraph:
When the ballonets have been emptied, the aircraft has reached its maximum altitude and stops rising.

1. 6A
2. 6B
3. 6C
4. 6D

7. The word "potential" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to

1. possible
2. future
3. hidden
4. strong

8. Which is NOT a use for the Airlander that is mentioned in paragraph 5?

1. Carry tourists
2. Bomb enemy bases
3. Transmit information
4. Watching certain areas

Can you think of another use for the Airlander?

ON THE ROAD

Considering current
issues such as
overpopulation and
pollution, what kind of
transportation should
governments focus on
promoting for the future?

Read the characteristics below. Match the description with the corresponding

invention. Write CW (Copenhagen Wheel), TR (See-through Truck), E02 (E02 Car), WC

(Water Car), or NK (Nike FlyEase).

(Copenhagen Wheel)

(See-through Truck)

(E02 Car)

(Water Car)

(Nike FlyEase)

1. It is thought as a solution for moving around in big cities.

2. This is a hybrid vehicle useful for diverse surfaces.

3. It incorporates a device that can help people avoid crashes when driving.

4. It allows you to increase the effects of your physical effort.

5. This is a solution for people who have a certain medical issue.

6. It has a screen that shows what is going on ahead.

7. You can operate this with just one hand.

8. Its shape may change if it is necessary.

9. An app will notify the vehicle when you need more support.

10. It can be used to help people practice aquatic sports.

Gerunds Passing a truck may be difficult.	Infinitives The wheels rotate to move sideways.
Use a gerund when the verb is the subject of the sentenc e : Driving safely is necessary to avoid road accidents.	Use to + infinitive to express purpose : The screen is installed to help people see what’s ahead on the road.
Use a gerund when the verb follows a preposition : With the Copenhagen Wheel, the cyclist can pedal without making a big effort.	Use to + infinitive if the verb follows an adjective : It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
The verbs hate, love, like, & prefer are usually followed by a gerund when the meaning is general, and by the infinitive when they refer to a particular time or situation.	I hate to tell you, but Uncle Jim is coming this weekend. I hate looking after elderly relatives!

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Which of the inventions
above is the most useful one?

Could the use of
helicopters as air taxis
be a solution to the
tough traffic in big
cities?

The air taxi operations will get in they way (i.e.obstruct) of normal airport traffic.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

The air taxis will be implemented starting in 2025 from downtown Seoul to the Gimpo International Airport.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

Seoul will be implementing these air taxis first, before cities like Paris and Singapore

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

A Korean company is also investing in air taxis and will launch the project in about 6 years.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

The three stages in Seoul will be: Air taxis (1.) with a pilot, (2) remote controlled, and (3) fully autonomous.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

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ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BASED ON THE READING

1. What is stated about the Volocopter in paragraph 1?

1. It has one electric engine.
2. Its original design is made of six propellers.
3. It’s been designed to fly in the countryside.
4. It could complement the public transport system of a city.

2. The word "features" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

1. faces
2. includes
3. develops
4. participates

3. The word "its" in paragraph 1 refers to

1. rules
2. motor
3. service
4. propellers

4. When did mass production of the Volocopter start?

1. 2010
2. 2011
3. 2017
4. 2018

5. What is stated about self-driven Volocopters in paragraph 2?

1. They are part of the plans for future designs.
2. They will never be produced.
3. They are already flying in Germany.
4. They can be produced but only as prototypes.

6. What is stated about Intel in paragraph 3?

1. Intel is the supplier of the sensors and manometers the aircraft needs.
2. Intel includes drones the Volocopter can release if necessary.
3. Intel is believed to be creating self-driven features for the aircraft.
4. Intel can create inexpensive technology for the Volocopter.

7. According to paragraph 4, what is NOT mentioned as a use people can give to
the Volocopter?

1. It can be used to transmit a sports event.
2. It can be used to shoot a movie.
3. It can be used to help farmers.
4. It can be used to compete in races.

8. What is NOT part of the process for the Volocopter to take off?

1. The rotor blades create a reaction force.
2. The air expelled by the rotors go upwards.
3. When moving forward, the rear rotors turn faster than the ones at the front.
4. If the aircraft moves to the right, the left rotors spin faster than the right ones.

Which are some futuristic types of vehicles you think
humans could be using in the following decades?