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.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
The Olympic Games will be in Los Angeles.
The company is called Archer Aviation.
The rides will take about 10 to 20 minutes.
They want to use flying taxis to help people get around quickly.
People need to get permission to use the flying taxis.
People will book rides on their phones, like using Uber.
Flying taxis are quieter and better for the environment than helicopters.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
In 2028, the Games will be in Los Angeles. The 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 places quickly. The might only take 10 to 20 minutes. Before they can use the flying , they need permission. The company 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 . The flying taxis will be and better for the environment than helicopters.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
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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