Nov - Dec 2015

A. Alternative transportation options

Imagine an electric vehicle that can get you to work — or anywhere in a six-mile radius — quickly, without traffic frustrations or gasoline. Now imagine you can pick it up and carry it with you. Yes, this skateboard could change the face of morning commutes.

Watch the following video and we'll discuss it at the end:


DISCUSSION

  • Do you think that skateboarding is a good form of transport? Why/why not?
  • Can you think of any other types of lightweight, easy to use methods?
  • Do you think it is important to create new types of transport? Why/why not?
COMPREHENSION
  1. The electric skateboard can run for 1000 kilometres.
  2. The parts for the skateboard were bought at a toy store.
  3. The skateboard is too heavy to hold and carry around with you.
  4. It is really expensive to build.
  5. The skateboard cannot easily go up a hill.
  6. The battery last longer than a day before recharging

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