99 You are going to watch a news report about vehicle technology. The underlined expressions in the sentences below are important for understanding the video. Work with a partner to find out what they mean, and then compare your ideas in class. 1 It’s difficult to steer a boat successfully when the waves are high. You have to adjust the direction of the boat very carefully. 2 The company tried to get regulatory approval for their new designs, but they couldn’t get it because of safety concerns. So they had to go with a more traditional product. 3 In a modern car, digital dashboards give the driver a lot of information. Often, buttons on the steering wheel allow the driver to change what is shown there. 4 When students are physically engaged in studying, for example, by acting out a situation, they find it much easier to pay attention to the subject. Now watch the news report. After watching the video, use some of the underlined expressions to make sentences about the content. You are going to watch the video again. First, study the task below. Then, while watching, complete the sentences (1–6) using a maximum of four words. Write your answers in the spaces provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. After watching, take some time to check your answers. LISTENING + VIEWING 15 a 03 b 16 a 0 Never before has a car in the UK been driven . hands-free 1 Other people on the road likely think this vehicle . 2 The two people stop the car to talk because the driver must . 3 According to the man, the car’s system is easy to . 4 The car’s systems have not caused any problems in . 5 Research has shown that when you’re not controlling the car with your hands, . 6 In future, the company intends to . Hands off! What do you think of this way of driving? Does it appeal to you? Why?/Why not? b Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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