The 2028 Olympic Games will be in Los Angeles, and organizers want to help with the city’s traffic problems. They are working with a company called Archer Aviation to use air taxis. These air taxis will help people get to the Olympic events quickly. The rides will take about 10-20 minutes, flying over the city.

Before this can happen, Archer Aviation needs permission from the government. They are waiting for approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company’s founder, Adam Goldstein, thinks they will get the approval soon. If they do, people can book these air taxi rides using an app, just like ordering an Uber.

The air taxis are called Midnight aircraft and are better for the environment. They make less noise and pollution than regular helicopters. Archer Aviation is supported by big companies like Boeing and United Airlines. They hope the 2028 Olympics will show how cool and useful these air taxis can be. This could change how people travel in cities like Los Angeles.

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

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Warm-up Activities:

– CHARADES
Instructions: Students will take turns acting out key concepts from the article without speaking, while their classmates guess the word or phrase. Words can include “Olympics,” “air taxi,” “Los Angeles,” “traffic,” and “environment.”

– VOCABULARY PICTIONARY
Instructions: Students will draw vocabulary words from the article on the board while their classmates guess what they are. Words can include “aeroplane,” “events,” “approval,” “pollution,” and “company.”

– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Students will discuss their opinions on air taxis. The teacher will ask questions like, “Do you think air taxis are a good idea for cities?” or “What do you think about flying cars?” Students will raise their hands to show their agreement or disagreement.

– THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Instructions: Students will think individually about how they would feel if they could use an air taxi to get to school or work. Then, they will pair up to share their thoughts before discussing as a class.

– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: In small groups, students will create catchy headlines for the article about the air taxis and the 2028 Olympics. They will then present their headlines to the class and explain their choice.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. Where will the 2028 Olympic Games take place?
2. What company is working with Los Angeles to help with traffic?
3. How long will the air taxi rides take to get to the Olympic events?
4. What do people need to get before they can use the air taxis?
5. What is the name of the air taxis that Archer Aviation is making?
6. Why are the Midnight aircraft better for the environment?
7. Which big companies support Archer Aviation?
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The 2028 Olympic Games will be in Los (1)______, and organizers want to help with the city’s traffic problems. They are (2)______ with a company (3)______ Archer Aviation to use air taxis. These air taxis will help people get to the Olympic events quickly. The rides will take about 10-20 (4)______, flying over the city.

Before this can happen, Archer Aviation needs (5)______ from the government. They are waiting for approval from the (6)______ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company’s founder, Adam Goldstein, thinks they will get the approval soon. If they do, people can (7)______ these air taxi (8)______ using an app, just like ordering an Uber.

The air taxis are called Midnight aircraft and are better for the environment. They make (9)______ noise and pollution than regular helicopters. Archer Aviation is supported by big companies like Boeing and United (10)______. They hope the 2028 Olympics will (11)______ how cool and (12)______ these air taxis can be. This could change how people travel in cities like Los Angeles.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

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

1. What is an air taxi?
2. Do you think air taxis would be fun to ride? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if you could fly over your city in an air taxi?
4. Do you like the idea of flying instead of driving? Why?
5. What is your favorite way to travel?
6. Do you think air taxis will help with traffic problems? Why or why not?
7. Have you ever used an app to book a ride, like Uber? How was your experience?
8. What do you think is important for a city to have good transportation?
9. How would you feel if air taxis became very common in your city?
10. Do you think flying in the sky is safer than driving on the road? Why?
11. What is your opinion about using technology to help with problems, like traffic?
12. If you could invent a new way to travel, what would it be? Why?

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📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. organizers
2. traffic
3. company
4. permission
5. approval
6. founder
7. aircraft
8. environment
9. pollution
10. supported
11. Olympics
12. travel

Meanings:
(A) Going from one place to another
(B) Dirty or harmful things in the air, water, or land
(C) A big sports event held every four years
(D) People who plan and arrange events
(E) The natural world around us
(F) Being allowed to do something
(G) Saying yes to a plan or idea
(H) A vehicle that can fly
(I) The movement of cars and vehicles on roads
(J) A person who starts a business or group
(K) Helped or given assistance
(L) A business or group of people working together
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

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

2. What type of transportation are organizers planning to use for the Olympics?
(a) Air taxis
(b) Buses
(c) Trains
(d) Cars

3. Who is working with the Olympic organizers on air taxis?
(a) Boeing
(b) Archer Aviation
(c) United Airlines
(d) Uber

4. How long will the air taxi rides take?
(a) 30-40 minutes
(b) 5-10 minutes
(c) 15-25 minutes
(d) 10-20 minutes

5. What does Archer Aviation need from the government?
(a) Money
(b) Drivers
(c) Buildings
(d) Permission

6. What is the name of the air taxis?
(a) Sky taxis
(b) City flyers
(c) Midnight aircraft
(d) Fast planes

7. What do the air taxis do better than regular helicopters?
(a) Fly faster
(b) Make less noise and pollution
(c) Carry more people
(d) Cost less

8. Who supports Archer Aviation?
(a) Big companies like Boeing
(b) Small businesses
(c) Local shops
(d) Schools

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The air taxis are not called Midnight aircraft and are not better for the environment.
2. Archer Aviation is not the company working on air taxis.
3. The 2028 Olympic Games will not take place in Los Angeles.
4. The rides in air taxis will not take about 10 to 20 minutes.
5. People can book air taxi rides using an app.
6. Organizers want to help with traffic problems in the city.
7. Archer Aviation needs permission from the government to use air taxis.
8. Air taxis will help people get to Olympic events quickly.
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1. Where will the 2028 Olympic Games be held?
2. What is the name of the company working on air taxis?
3. How long will the air taxi rides take to get to Olympic events?
4. What do people need to do to book a ride in an air taxi?
5. Why are the Midnight aircraft better for the environment than regular helicopters?

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🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

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

2. What company is working with Los Angeles to help with traffic?
The company working with Los Angeles to help with traffic is Archer Aviation.

3. How long will the air taxi rides take to get to the Olympic events?
The air taxi rides will take about 10-20 minutes.

4. What do people need to get before they can use the air taxis?
People need to get permission from the government to use the air taxis.

5. What is the name of the air taxis that Archer Aviation is making?
The air taxis that Archer Aviation is making are called Midnight aircraft.

6. Why are the Midnight aircraft better for the environment?
The Midnight aircraft are better for the environment because they make less noise and pollution.

7. Which big companies support Archer Aviation?
Big companies like Boeing and United Airlines support Archer Aviation.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Angeles
(2) working
(3) called
(4) minutes
(5) permission
(6) U.S.
(7) book
(8) rides
(9) less
(10) Airlines
(11) show
(12) useful
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. organizers
Answer: (D) People who plan and arrange events

2. traffic
Answer: (I) The movement of cars and vehicles on roads

3. company
Answer: (L) A business or group of people working together

4. permission
Answer: (F) Being allowed to do something

5. approval
Answer: (G) Saying yes to a plan or idea

6. founder
Answer: (J) A person who starts a business or group

7. aircraft
Answer: (H) A vehicle that can fly

8. environment
Answer: (E) The natural world around us

9. pollution
Answer: (B) Dirty or harmful things in the air, water, or land

10. supported
Answer: (K) Helped or given assistance

11. Olympics
Answer: (C) A big sports event held every four years

12. travel
Answer: (A) Going from one place to another
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

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

2. What type of transportation are organizers planning to use for the Olympics?
Answer: (a) Air taxis

3. Who is working with the Olympic organizers on air taxis?
Answer: (b) Archer Aviation

4. How long will the air taxi rides take?
Answer: (d) 10-20 minutes

5. What does Archer Aviation need from the government?
Answer: (d) Permission

6. What is the name of the air taxis?
Answer: (c) Midnight aircraft

7. What do the air taxis do better than regular helicopters?
Answer: (b) Make less noise and pollution

8. Who supports Archer Aviation?
Answer: (a) Big companies like Boeing
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The air taxis are not called Midnight aircraft and are not better for the environment. (Answer: False)
2. Archer Aviation is not the company working on air taxis. (Answer: False)
3. The 2028 Olympic Games will not take place in Los Angeles. (Answer: False)
4. The rides in air taxis will not take about 10 to 20 minutes. (Answer: False)
5. People can book air taxi rides using an app. (Answer: True)
6. Organizers want to help with traffic problems in the city. (Answer: True)
7. Archer Aviation needs permission from the government to use air taxis. (Answer: True)
8. Air taxis will help people get to Olympic events quickly. (Answer: True)
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