The UK government wants flying taxis to be common in the sky by 2028. They plan to have flying taxis without pilots by 2030. These flying taxis will first be used for expensive trips that helicopters do now. But, they need to build places for these taxis to take off and land, and people have to be okay with using them.

A man named Craig Roberts says the biggest problems are building these places and making people feel okay about flying taxis. He thinks flying taxis are best for trips with many people over long distances. For example, flying from Liverpool to Leeds could take only 26 minutes. But, they need to make sure these taxis are safe and show people they are a good way to travel.

They need to build small airports for these flying taxis, called "mini airports." A company made a small airport in Coventry in 2022 to show how it works. The boss of the company thinks the government's plan is fast but good to help the flying taxi business grow. They are planning to open the first small airport for flying taxis this year, and they are talking about how to add these airports to places where planes already go.

Original news source: Government wants flying taxis taking off in 2 years (BBC)

– Headline Creation
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, students will create eye-catching headlines for the article about flying taxis. They should aim to summarize the main idea of the article in a catchy and concise way. After brainstorming, each group can share their headline with the class and explain their reasoning behind it.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Divide the class into two teams. One student from each team will come to the front and choose a vocabulary word from the article without showing it to their team. They will then have one minute to draw a picture representing the word, while their team tries to guess the word. The team that guesses correctly gets a point. Repeat with different students and vocabulary words.
– News Summary
Instructions: In pairs or small groups, students will take turns summarizing the main points of the article about flying taxis. They should try to include key details and important information in their summaries. After practicing with their partners, students can share their summaries with the class and discuss any differences or similarities.
– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Students will individually read the article about flying taxis. Then, they will pair up with a partner and discuss their thoughts and opinions about flying taxis. After a few minutes of discussion, each pair will share their opinions with another pair. Finally, a few pairs can share their opinions with the whole class and lead a short discussion.
– Future Predictions
Instructions: In groups, students will discuss and make predictions about the future of flying taxis. They can use information from the article as well as their own ideas and opinions. Each group will then present their predictions to the class, explaining their reasoning and providing supporting evidence. The class can have a discussion about the different predictions and their likelihood.

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1. What do you think about the idea of flying taxis?
2. How would you feel if you could take a flying taxi instead of a regular taxi?
3. Do you think flying taxis are a good way to travel? Why or why not?
4. What is the biggest problem with flying taxis, according to Craig Roberts?
5. How do you think they can make people feel okay about using flying taxis?
6. Do you like the idea of having mini airports for flying taxis? Why or why not?
7. How long do you think it would take to fly from Liverpool to Leeds in a flying taxi?
8. What do you think are the advantages of using flying taxis for trips with many people over long distances?
9. How do you think they can make sure that flying taxis are safe?
10. Do you think it's a good idea to build small airports for flying taxis? Why or why not?
11. How do you think adding these airports to places where planes already go could help the flying taxi business?
12. Would you like to try a flying taxi? Why or why not?

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