Alef Aeronautics’ flying car achieves FAA Certification

admin 2024年3月11日

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you support environmentally friendly transportation?
Have you ever heard of a “flying car”?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

interest /IN-ter-ist/

[noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something
The students showed a keen interest in the science experiment, asking many questions.

deposit /dih-POZ-it/

[noun] – an amount of money paid in advance to secure an order or reservation
To secure their reservation, the guests had to make a deposit in advance.

demand /dih-MAND/

[noun] – the desire of consumers, clients, employers, etc., for a particular commodity, service, or other item
The high demand for the new product led to quick sellouts in stores.

certificate /ser-TIF-i-kit/

[noun] – a document proving a person’s identity or qualifications or authorizing them to do something
After completing the course, she received a certificate of achievement.

excitement /ik-SAHYT-muhnt /

[noun] – a feeling of being excited, or an exciting event
The children’s excitement was palpable as they waited for the magician to start the show.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Alef Aeronautics, a company focused on eco-friendly transportation, shared exciting news about the overwhelming interest in its groundbreaking flying car. The company has received numerous advance orders, including deposits from both individual customers and business-to-business agreements, indicating a strong demand for this innovative mode of transport. Alef officially introduced its flying car on October 19, 2022, blending traditional car features with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. Pre-orders for Alef’s fully electric flying car, designed for on-road use with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, began on the same day through the company’s website and garnered an impressive response. On June 12, 2023, Alef became the first traditional electric car to secure a limited Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA. CEO Jim Dukhovny expressed excitement for strong demand, thanked customers, and emphasized Alef’s commitment to revolutionizing transportation. Founded in 2015 in Palo Alto, Alef specializes in sustainable electric transportation and has notable investors. Recently announcing a fundraising round, Alef’s success with the certificate and pre-orders highlights its dedication to pushing transportation innovation boundaries.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

Alef Aeronautics received minimal interest in its flying car.
The flying car introduced by Alef Aeronautics is not fully electric.
Alef Aeronautics’ flying car is designed only for off-road use.
Alef Aeronautics did not receive any advance orders for its flying car.
The Special Airworthiness Certificate from the FAA was granted to Alef Aeronautics on October 19, 2022.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

interest

deposit

demand

certificate

excitement

The chef proudly displayed the ______ from the culinary school, showcasing his expertise in the culinary arts.
Mark couldn’t contain his ______ when he learned about the surprise birthday party his friends had planned for him.
Sara developed a strong ______ in photography after attending a workshop on capturing nature scenes.
Jake decided to put a ______ on the new apartment to ensure he wouldn’t lose the opportunity to rent it.
As the concert date approached, the ______ for tickets skyrocketed, making them hard to come by.