dateline: 19 December 2018
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Elon Musk Reveals Tunnel Prototype
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- reveal: to show for the first time
- prototype: a model of a future building, machine, or other invention
- modified: having changes
- alleviate: to make a problem less severe
- boring: drilling a hole in the ground
- confirm: to state that something is true
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Elon Musk Reveals Tunnel Prototype
Comprehension Questions
- What invention did Elon Musk unveil this week?
- Where is the prototype located?
- What is the main purpose of this invention?
Discussion Question
Do you think tunnels and electric cars are the answer to traffic problems, or can you think of better ways to alleviate traffic in the future?
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5 comments
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Galo Mejia says:
Great initiative!
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Dương Thị Linh says:
Không
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Cahit Yorulmaz says:
Thank you so much for this useful listening exercises.
I wish you continued work.
Best wishes
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Bijan says:
Hi Tara,
First, Happy Christmas and Happy Holidays.
I wish you the best holidays with love, happiness and health.Second, it’s nearly two years that I have been your student on this part of English Club, but the above audio news report is so difficult for me.
Of course, I could understand the subject a little, but your speaking ‘s speed is fast.
I could fill in the blanks all words except the words “urban” and “glass”.Third, it’s the first time that I hear about the tunnel for electric cars. Of course, I had heard about electric cars before, but I didn’t know about the tunnel for them in California.
Thank you so much for presenting a new subject for your learners.
Best wishes and have a great time in nice Canada,
Bijan from the Persian Gulf -
aline says:
it was great talking about the rout.