Flying a car?

Flying a car?
(Level: intermediate / B1 to B2 / **)

The TF-X model
Photo credit: www.terrafugia.com

A company (*) is developing the first model of flying cars and says it could be available soon. Besides, engineers have managed to overcome technical problems so that everyone could drive and fly the vehicle with minimal tuition. 

(*) Terrafugia. For more details about the company itself and the aircraft models, click HERE

    (Terrafugia's official website) 

You are going to watch BBC Click's interview of Carl Dietrich, founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. 


Before watching:

The following words could be useful:
an aircraft: a vehicle for travelling through the air / plane       avion / appareil   
an airliner: a large airplane for carrying passengers        avion de ligne   
to afford: to be able to pay (for...)          se permettre (financièrement)... 



While watching:


Answer the following question:
What are the advantages of owning or using such a flying vehicle, according to Mr. Dietrich?

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Watch the video on the BBC website by clicking HERE

When you are finished, you can check your answers.

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