Some people think drones flying around can be very loud. Many want them to be quieter. Ashley Schmidt loves her garden in Dallas. But, she is upset because drones make a lot of noise. She used to like riding her bike and taking pictures, but now it is too loud.
Companies like Amazon send packages using drones. But, these drones are too noisy for some people. They are creating new ideas to make drones quieter. This means Ashley can enjoy her garden again. A company named Greenjets is trying to make drones that don't make much noise.
Original news source: Drone technology: Start-ups look for ways to make quieter drones – BBC News (BBC)
๐ง Listen:
๐ Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Draw a picture of your favorite outdoor place.
2. Make buzzing sounds with your lips.
3. Pretend to be a flying drone.
4. Talk about a time you heard a loud sound.
5. Close your eyes and imagine a quiet place.
๐ค Comprehension Questions:
The sound of drones.
In Dallas.
Cycling and taking photos.
To deliver packages quickly.
Making drones quieter.
Greenjets.
They will help her enjoy her garden again.
๐งโ๏ธ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Some people think flying around can be very loud. Many want them to be quieter. Schmidt loves her garden in Dallas. But, she is upset because drones make a lot of noise. She to like riding her bike and taking , but now it is too loud. Companies like packages using drones. But, these drones are too noisy for some people. They are creating new ideas to make drones quieter. This means Ashley can enjoy her garden again. A company Greenjets is trying to make drones that make much noise.
๐ฌ Discussion Questions:
1. Have you ever seen a drone?
2. Do you like hearing loud sounds?
3. What do you think about drones delivering packages?
4. Would you like to ride a bike?
5. How do you feel about loud noises?
6. Where is your favorite quiet place?
7. Do you like being in the garden?
8. What noise do you hear every day?
9. Have you seen a package being delivered?
10. Do you like fast or slow things?
11. What would you like to do if it was quiet?
12. How do you think we can make things quieter?
Individual Activities
๐๐ญ Vocabulary Meanings:
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