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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Could airships be the key to sustainable air travel? With concerns over aviation\u2019s environmental impact rising, these eco-friendly vehicles are being revisited as a possible solution. While they offer the promise of lower carbon emissions, questions about their practicality and cost-effectiveness remain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to discover whether airships can provide a viable, greener alternative to modern air travel, or if they\u2019re just a nostalgic dream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/travel\/article\/20241204-could-the-airship-be-the-answer-to-sustainable-air-travel<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does “at the height of luxury”<\/strong> mean? “The journey is expected to take two days and will be conducted at the height of luxury<\/strong> in an airship gondola decked out with panoramic windows, fine dining areas and opulent cabins containing eco-luxury beds that take in the views of the icebergs as you go.”<\/em> Make a sentence with this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is “a niche role”<\/strong>? “In my view, airships cannot replace aircraft but might have a niche role <\/strong>to play, like cruise ships, on slower journeys.”<\/em> Create a sentence with this phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define the expression, “poised to enter something”<\/strong>. “LTA \u2013 which stands for “Lighter Than Air” \u2013 is one of a handful of airship manufacturers around the world currently poised to enter the aviation market<\/strong>.”<\/em> Use this in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What makes airships a potential solution for sustainable air travel?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you believe airships could become a viable alternative to airplanes for long-distance travel?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Should governments and industries invest more in the development of airships for sustainable travel?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Would you consider traveling by airship if it were available as a sustainable option?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think the cost of building and operating airships would be justified by their environmental benefits?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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