17 січня. День канатної дороги

Перша канатна дорога з'явилася в Європі у 19 столітті та стала важливим засобом пересування у гірських регіонах. Сьогодні канатні дороги є невід'ємною частиною туризму в багатьох країнах світу. Найдовша канатна дорога у світі знаходиться в Арменії. Вона має довжину понад 5,7 км і з’єднує село Алаверд з Татевським монастирем.

Слово дня: “ВИСОТА" -  віддаль від земної поверхні по вертикалі вгору.

Канатні дороги відкривають незабутні види з висоти.

The word of the day:  driverless (adjective) /ˈdraɪ.və.ləs/

Meaning: not having a person as a driver.

Example: Driverless cars could possibly help ease traffic congestion, lower pollution, and prevent accidents.

Your MINI-TASK is to listen to BBC News and do the quiz. Share your answers in the chat.

 BBC News Quiz

1. What is the primary purpose of the Bay service?
   A. To eliminate the need for car ownership in cities
   B. To provide a self-driving car rental service
   C. To allow customers to remotely control vehicles
   D. All of the above
   
   
2. How do the remote drivers in Berlin receive training?
   A. They complete a written exam
   B. They practice driving the cars in a simulated environment
   C. They undergo both theoretical and practical training
   D. They watch instructional videos
   
   
3. What happens if the car loses its connection with the remote driver?
   A. The car continues to drive on its own
   B. The car automatically comes to a safe stop
   C. The remote driver takes over control
   D. The car's lights flash to alert nearby drivers
   
   
4. What is the primary reaction of the public to seeing a driverless vehicle on the road?
   A. Fear and concern
   B. Indifference
   C. Disbelief and enthusiasm
   D. Excitement and trust
   
   
5. What is the main advantage of the Bay concept for customers?
   A. Convenience of not having to search for parking
   B. Cost savings of not owning a car
   C. Ability to use the car whenever needed
   D. All of the above
   
   
6.  Where is the Bay technology currently allowed to be used in Germany?
   A. Only on private roads
   B. Not yet permitted for use on public roads
   C. The first company in the EU to have permission for public road use
   D. Only allowed in the city of Berlin
   
   
7. What is the purpose of the "big red button" inside the car?
   A. To start the car
   B. To turn on the emergency brakes
   C. To alert the remote driver
   D. To activate the self-driving mode