Drones are becoming more common for delivering packages. Big companies like Amazon and Walmart use drones to send orders quickly. However, the sound of drones flying overhead bothers some people. Ashley Schmidt from Dallas doesn't like the buzzing noise when drones fly past her house. This noise is different from the usual traffic sound that many people are used to. It stands out and irritates many residents. Ashley and others wish the drones were less noisy. Companies are trying to make new technology to reduce the noise. Greenjets is a company making quieter drone engines. They want to create drones that do not disturb people living below. Other companies are also working on solving the noise problem. They want drones to be helpful and quiet.
Original news source: Drone technology: Start-ups look for ways to make quieter drones – BBC News (BBC)
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📖 Vocabulary:
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. List as many things as you can that can make noise in a neighborhood.
2. How do you feel when you hear loud noises outside?
3. Discuss some deliveries you have received or seen being delivered in your area.
4. Share your thoughts on how technology is changing everyday life.
5. Imagine how drones might be used in the future and share your ideas with the class.
🤔 Comprehension Questions:
They are used for delivering packages.
Amazon and Walmart are mentioned.
She dislikes the buzzing noise they make.
It is compared to the steady sound of traffic.
Greenjets is working on creating quieter drone engines.
They are trying to make drones quieter.
They wish drones were less noisy.
🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
Drones are becoming more common for delivering packages. Big companies Amazon and use drones to send orders quickly. , the sound of drones flying overhead bothers some people. Ashley Schmidt from Dallas doesn't like the buzzing when fly past her house. This noise is different from the usual traffic sound that many people are used to. It out and irritates many residents. and others wish the drones were less noisy. Companies are trying to make new technology to reduce the noise. Greenjets is a company drone engines. They to create drones that do not disturb people living below. Other are also on solving the noise problem. They want drones to be helpful and quiet.
💬 Discussion Questions:
1. What is your opinion about drones delivering packages?
2. Have you ever seen a drone in real life? Describe your experience.
3. Do you think the noise of drones is a big problem or not? Why?
4. How would you feel if drones delivered packages to your home?
5. In what other ways could drones be used in the future?
6. What are the pros and cons of using drones for delivery?
7. How important is it for companies to listen to people's complaints about noise?
8. How could engineers work to reduce noise pollution in your community?
9. Would you feel safer if drones were delivering important things like medicines?
10. How do you think drone deliveries could affect traffic on the ground?
11. What would you suggest to improve the technology of drones?
12. Do you think drones could replace delivery people someday? Why or why not?
Individual Activities
📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:
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