B1 – Intermediate
Over time, technology has rapidly advanced. Robots now handle tasks and jobs once done only by humans. For instance, the U.K. has just introduced its very first drone delivery service for letters.
Read the article or listen to the audio to learn about U.K.’s drone delivery service.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/drones-deliver-letters-level-3/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “aim to” mean? “The Orkney I-Port initiative, in collaboration with Royal Mail and drone company Skyports, aims to transport letters and packages between islands.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
- What does “remote” mean in this context? “This innovation is expected to enhance delivery speed and reliability to remote areas like Graemsay and Hoy, often affected by weather and geography disruptions.”
- Define “initiative“. “The Orkney I-Port initiative, in collaboration with Royal Mail and drone company Skyports, aims to transport letters and packages between islands.” Make a sentence with this word.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about the idea of using drones to deliver mail in remote areas like Orkney?
- How would you feel if a drone delivery service for mail and packages was introduced in your local area?
- Do you think the use of drones for deliveries will become more common in the future? Why or why not?
- In your opinion, what are some potential advantages and disadvantages of using fully electric drones for deliveries?
- Can you think of any other innovative ways technology could improve services like mail delivery?