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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EU is introducing a new digital passport system. It will allow travelers to use digital travel documents on their phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The system may make travel faster and easier. However, people may also have concerns about privacy and data security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about EU\u00b4s new digital passport system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/eus-new-digital-passport-system-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does “biometric check<\/strong>” mean? \u201cThis digital system replaces manual passport stamps with\u00a0<\/em>biometric\u00a0checks<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “self-service kiosk<\/strong>” mean? \u201dTravelers first register at <\/em>self-service kiosks<\/em><\/strong> and then meet a border officer for verification.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cstretch<\/strong>\u201d mean here: \u201cLong queues <\/em>stretching<\/em><\/strong> hundreds of meters have caused travelers to wait up to five hours, which leads to missed flights.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What is your opinion about a digital passport and this new digital passport system?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Would you prefer a digital passport or a traditional passport? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What are the advantages of a digital passport?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What problems could people have with digital passports?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Do you think digital passports are the future of travel?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Should digital passports be used around the world?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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