In 2028, the Olympic Games will be in Los Angeles. The city has a lot of traffic, so they want to try something new. They are thinking about using flying taxis to help people get around. These flying taxis could take people to different places quickly. The rides might only take 10 to 20 minutes.

Before they can use the flying taxis, they need permission. The company making the taxis is called Archer Aviation. They are waiting for a special approval to make sure the taxis are safe. If they get it, people can book rides on their phones, like using Uber. The flying taxis will be quieter and better for the environment than helicopters.

Original news source: LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectators (BBC)

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– CHARADES
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group will take turns acting out different scenarios related to flying taxis, the Olympic Games, or Los Angeles without speaking. The rest of the class will guess what they are acting out.

– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Write key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., “flying taxi,” “Olympic Games,” “traffic”) on slips of paper. Students will take turns drawing a word and then illustrating it on the board while the others guess the word.

– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Ask students if they think flying taxis are a good idea for getting around Los Angeles. Have them raise their hands to vote “yes” or “no.” Then, encourage a few students to share their reasons for their opinions.

– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Pose a question: “What do you think about flying taxis?” Students will first think about their answer individually, then pair up to discuss their thoughts, and finally share their ideas with the whole class.

– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: Students will work in pairs to create an attention-grabbing headline for the article. They will share their headlines with the class, and the teacher can write some of the best ones on the board.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Where will the Olympic Games be in 2028?
2. What is the name of the company that makes the flying taxis?
3. How long will the flying taxi rides take?
4. Why do they want to use flying taxis?
5. What do people need to do to use the flying taxis?
6. How will people book rides on the flying taxis?
7. What is better about flying taxis than helicopters?
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In 2028, the (1)______ Games will be in Los Angeles. The (2)______ has a lot of traffic, so they want to try something new. They are thinking about using flying taxis to help people get around. These flying taxis could take people to (3)______ places quickly. The (4)______ might only take 10 to 20 minutes.

Before they can use the flying (5)______, they need permission. The company (6)______ the taxis is called Archer Aviation. They are waiting for a special approval to make sure the taxis are safe. If they get it, people can book rides on their phones, like using (7)______. The flying taxis will be (8)______ and better for the environment than helicopters.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is a taxi?
2. Do you like to ride in cars? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you could fly in a taxi?
4. What is a flying taxi?
5. Do you think flying taxis are a good idea? Why?
6. Have you ever been in a helicopter? What was it like?
7. How would you feel if you could book a ride on your phone?
8. Do you think Los Angeles is a busy city? Why?
9. What is your favorite way to travel?
10. Do you like to try new things? Why or why not?
11. How would you feel if you had to wait for a taxi?
12. Do you think flying taxis would help with traffic? Why?

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📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. Olympic
2. traffic
3. taxis
4. permission
5. company
6. approval
7. book
8. environment
9. helicopters
10. quieter

Meanings:
(A) Saying yes to something after checking it
(B) The world around us, like trees and air
(C) Making less noise
(D) A big sports event with many games
(E) A group of people working together to make things
(F) Saying it’s okay to do something
(G) Flying machines with big spinning blades
(H) Cars that take people places for money
(I) To save a spot or time for something
(J) Lots of cars and buses on the road
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Where will the Olympic Games be in 2028?
(a) Los Angeles
(b) New York
(c) Chicago
(d) Miami

2. What do they want to use to help people move around?
(a) Buses
(b) Flying taxis
(c) Trains
(d) Cars

3. How long will the rides in flying taxis take?
(a) 1 hour
(b) 10 to 20 minutes
(c) 30 minutes
(d) 5 minutes

4. Who is making the flying taxis?
(a) Archer Aviation
(b) Uber
(c) Lyft
(d) Boeing

5. What do they need before using the flying taxis?
(a) Money
(b) A car
(c) A bus ticket
(d) Permission

6. How can people book rides in the flying taxis?
(a) At the airport
(b) At a bus stop
(c) On their phones
(d) In a store

7. What is better about flying taxis than helicopters?
(a) They are bigger
(b) They are slower
(c) They are more expensive
(d) They are quieter and better for the environment

8. What city has a lot of traffic?
(a) San Francisco
(b) Seattle
(c) Los Angeles
(d) Dallas

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The flying taxis will be louder and bad for the environment.
2. They want to use flying taxis to help people.
3. Los Angeles has a lot of traffic.
4. The flying taxis don’t need special permission to be used.
5. A ride in a flying taxi might take 30 to 40 minutes.
6. The Olympic Games will happen in Los Angeles in 2028.
7. Flying taxis can take people to places fast.
8. A company called Archer Aviation is not making the flying taxis.
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1. Where will the Olympic Games be in 2028?
2. What special kind of taxi are they thinking about using?
3. How long will the rides in the flying taxis take?
4. Who is making the flying taxis?
5. Why are the flying taxis better than helicopters?

✅ Answers

🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. Where will the Olympic Games be in 2028?
The Olympic Games will be in Los Angeles.

2. What is the name of the company that makes the flying taxis?
The company is called Archer Aviation.

3. How long will the flying taxi rides take?
The rides will take about 10 to 20 minutes.

4. Why do they want to use flying taxis?
They want to use flying taxis to help people get around quickly.

5. What do people need to do to use the flying taxis?
People need to get permission to use the flying taxis.

6. How will people book rides on the flying taxis?
People will book rides on their phones, like using Uber.

7. What is better about flying taxis than helicopters?
Flying taxis are quieter and better for the environment than helicopters.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Olympic
(2) city
(3) different
(4) rides
(5) taxis
(6) making
(7) Uber
(8) quieter
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. Olympic
Answer: (D) A big sports event with many games

2. traffic
Answer: (J) Lots of cars and buses on the road

3. taxis
Answer: (H) Cars that take people places for money

4. permission
Answer: (F) Saying it’s okay to do something

5. company
Answer: (E) A group of people working together to make things

6. approval
Answer: (A) Saying yes to something after checking it

7. book
Answer: (I) To save a spot or time for something

8. environment
Answer: (B) The world around us, like trees and air

9. helicopters
Answer: (G) Flying machines with big spinning blades

10. quieter
Answer: (C) Making less noise
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. Where will the Olympic Games be in 2028?
Answer: (a) Los Angeles

2. What do they want to use to help people move around?
Answer: (b) Flying taxis

3. How long will the rides in flying taxis take?
Answer: (b) 10 to 20 minutes

4. Who is making the flying taxis?
Answer: (a) Archer Aviation

5. What do they need before using the flying taxis?
Answer: (d) Permission

6. How can people book rides in the flying taxis?
Answer: (c) On their phones

7. What is better about flying taxis than helicopters?
Answer: (d) They are quieter and better for the environment

8. What city has a lot of traffic?
Answer: (c) Los Angeles
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The flying taxis will be louder and bad for the environment. (Answer: False)
2. They want to use flying taxis to help people. (Answer: True)
3. Los Angeles has a lot of traffic. (Answer: True)
4. The flying taxis don’t need special permission to be used. (Answer: False)
5. A ride in a flying taxi might take 30 to 40 minutes. (Answer: False)
6. The Olympic Games will happen in Los Angeles in 2028. (Answer: True)
7. Flying taxis can take people to places fast. (Answer: True)
8. A company called Archer Aviation is not making the flying taxis. (Answer: False)
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