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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rich people travel in style. They do not go on commercial flights. Instead, they fly in private jets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, doing this is more expensive and not to mention, harmful to the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about flying private jets. Be ready to answer the questions that follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/flying-private-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201crenowned<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cIn one year, a\u00a0<\/em>renowned\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>musician flew 396 times in their jet, with one flight lasting only six minutes.<\/em>\u201d Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cmaintenance<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cOwners must also pay for fuel, crew,\u00a0<\/em>maintenance<\/em><\/strong>, and storage, which adds millions more each year.\u201c <\/em>Use this word in a sentence.\u201d Give a synonym or similar expression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cfossil fuel<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cTo reduce emissions, scientists support using Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). SAFs are made from waste or plants and pollute much less than <\/em>fossil fuels<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>” Use this term in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase \u201cprivate jet\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Share your opinion about this, \u201cFlying private jets is very expensive and harmful to the environment.<\/em>\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are the good and bad things about flying private?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Should flying in private jets be regulated\/limited? Share your opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you ever flown in a private jet? Talk about your experience. If not yet, would you like to fly private? Why or why not?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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