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Slide 1 - Diapositive

How do you move around
in your hometown?

Slide 2 - Carte mentale

Answer the following questions:

Slide 3 - Diapositive

1. What is stated about the Airlander in paragraph 1?
A
The Airlander’s first flight took place in England.
B
It was designed in the United States.
C
HAV created it for the British army in 2012.
D
It was originally designed as a military aircraft.

Slide 4 - Quiz

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.
A
2A
B
2B
C
2C
D
2D

Slide 5 - Quiz

3. What is NOT stated about the Airlander in paragraph 2?
A
There are three different types of fuel to power the aircraft.
B
It is the biggest flying vehicle.
C
It can stay in the air for almost a week.
D
The thrusters can be directed in different angles.

Slide 6 - Quiz

4. The word "vast" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to
A
awful
B
huge
C
heavy
D
unlimited

Slide 7 - Quiz

5. What is NOT stated about the Airlander in paragraph 3?
A
It has the ability to reach places other planes can’t.
B
It can be used to release drones in certain places.
C
It requires a specific surface to land and take off.
D
It can hold more weight than normal airplanes.

Slide 8 - Quiz

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.
A
6A
B
6B
C
6C
D
6D

Slide 9 - Quiz

7. The word "potential" in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
A
possible
B
future
C
hidden
D
strong

Slide 10 - Quiz

8. Which is NOT a use for the Airlander that is mentioned in paragraph 5?
A
Carry tourists
B
Bomb enemy bases
C
Transmit information
D
Watching certain areas

Slide 11 - Quiz

Slide 12 - Vidéo

Can you think of another use for the Airlander?

Slide 13 - Carte mentale

ON THE ROAD

Slide 14 - Diapositive

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

Slide 15 - Carte mentale

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).

Slide 16 - Diapositive

(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.

Slide 17 - Question de remorquage

Slide 18 - Diapositive

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 sentence: 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!

Slide 19 - Diapositive

Slide 20 - Lien

Which of the inventions
above is the most useful one?

Slide 21 - Carte mentale

Slide 22 - Diapositive

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

Slide 23 - Carte mentale

Slide 24 - Vidéo

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

Slide 25 - Quiz

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

Slide 26 - Quiz

Seoul will be implementing these air taxis first, before cities like Paris and Singapore
A
TRUE
B
FALSE

Slide 27 - Quiz

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

Slide 28 - Quiz

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

Slide 29 - Quiz

Slide 30 - Lien

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BASED ON THE READING

Slide 31 - Diapositive

1. What is stated about the Volocopter in paragraph 1?
A
It has one electric engine.
B
Its original design is made of six propellers.
C
It’s been designed to fly in the countryside.
D
It could complement the public transport system of a city.

Slide 32 - Quiz

2. The word "features" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A
faces
B
includes
C
develops
D
participates

Slide 33 - Quiz

3. The word "its" in paragraph 1 refers to
A
rules
B
motor
C
service
D
propellers

Slide 34 - Quiz

4. When did mass production of the Volocopter start?
A
2010
B
2011
C
2017
D
2018

Slide 35 - Quiz

5. What is stated about self-driven Volocopters in paragraph 2?
A
They are part of the plans for future designs.
B
They will never be produced.
C
They are already flying in Germany.
D
They can be produced but only as prototypes.

Slide 36 - Quiz

6. What is stated about Intel in paragraph 3?
A
Intel is the supplier of the sensors and manometers the aircraft needs.
B
Intel includes drones the Volocopter can release if necessary.
C
Intel is believed to be creating self-driven features for the aircraft.
D
Intel can create inexpensive technology for the Volocopter.

Slide 37 - Quiz

7. According to paragraph 4, what is NOT mentioned as a use people can give to
the Volocopter?
A
It can be used to transmit a sports event.
B
It can be used to shoot a movie.
C
It can be used to help farmers.
D
It can be used to compete in races.

Slide 38 - Quiz

8. What is NOT part of the process for the Volocopter to take off?
A
The rotor blades create a reaction force.
B
The air expelled by the rotors go upwards.
C
When moving forward, the rear rotors turn faster than the ones at the front.
D
If the aircraft moves to the right, the left rotors spin faster than the right ones.

Slide 39 - Quiz

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

Slide 40 - Carte mentale