B1 – Intermediate
In 1989, the second installment of the “Back to the Future” franchise gave us a vivid picture of the year 2015, a time filled with different futuristic technologies.
The sneakers became a reality in 2016, just one year later than predicted. As for the car, however, it appears that the film may have missed the mark with a fifth-generation car having only recently taken flight at an airport in Slovakia, and with autonomous vehicles still being developed.
Nonetheless, finally, the sky is the limit for automobiles. Pun intended.
Read the article and watch the accompanying video to learn more about this automotive advance.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/flying-car-level-1/
Discussion Questions:
- What are the possible uses for this kind of vehicle? How could it benefit the riding public?
- What are the possible drawbacks or dangers of this new mode of transportation?
- Would you like to own such a car? Where would you go on your first flight?