Cover of the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1

The key answer of exercise 5

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 9 - Presentation and Practice 2 for the textbook Performer B1, Vol. 1 with authors Marina Spiazzi, Marina Tavella e Margaret Layton from Zanichelli

Question

Read the text again and answer the questions.

Answer

  1. The future means of transport will be characterized by zero emissions, high technology, and artificial intelligence. It includes electric self-driving cars, buses, and taxis, as well as compact bikes and small electric cars for city travel. Flying cars and small public pods are also envisioned for the future.
  2. Major manufacturers are developing electric self-driving cars, buses, and taxis, indicating a shift towards autonomous and electric transportation.
  3. In July 2017, the UK government announced that all sales of new petrol and diesel cars would cease by 2040, signaling a transition towards more sustainable modes of transport.
  4. In British cities in the future, people will likely use bikes and small electric cars, designed to be compact enough to park in perpendicular spaces and equipped with solar panels for electricity generation while parked.
  5. The flying-car prototype mentioned in the text is an electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) jet developed by Lilium Aviation. It can fly as fast as a Formula-One car, travels with less noise than a motorbike, and offers passenger flights at prices comparable to normal taxis.
  6. A public pod, described as a small public transport vehicle, will pick up people after a call via the internet. For two people, a pair of pods will appear, providing a convenient and on-demand transportation service.
  7. Maglev trains are currently in use, and Japan's Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) trains are mentioned in the text. They can reach a top speed of 600 km/h and are expected to become the standard in most cities, offering faster travel due to reduced friction and lower power consumption.