Optimise B2, Unit 3, Use of English

There have been many exciting innovations to come out ​ ​ ​ (a)   the African continent in recent years. One which has been attracting some interest is the Mellowcab, which is a high -​ (b)   micro taxi. It is designed for short journeys in urban areas and it is hoped that it will complement existing forms of public transport.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

The designers have ​ (a)   on making the Mellowcab as environmentally-friendly as possible, with solar panels and even the brakes providing some of the power. They are also aware of the importance of advertising, so they have ​ (b)   up a way of using built-in LCD lights to provide eye- catching advertisements.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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They have also ​ (a)   an effort to make sure the Mellowcab is comfortable for passengers. The futuristic doors lift upwards so passengers can get in and out easily and there are even tablets for them to use on their journey.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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People interested in building flying machines have been looking to nature for _ _ _ _ _ _ (INSPIRE) for many years.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

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CCSS.L.3.2E

In fact, early inventors experimented with giant moveable wings strapped onto people. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (FORTUNE) however, flying machines changed very little after the invention of the aeroplane.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

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Nevertheless, there has been renewed interest in nature's answers to the problems of flight in recent years. The next _ _ _ _ _ _ (GENERATE) of flying machines, called drones, are smaller and lighter than aircraft of the past. This means that many of the features of flying insects and birds can be copied.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

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CCSS.L.3.2E

For example, inventors are carefully studying the _ _ _ _ _ _ (MOVE) of birds wings and attempting to use it in their designs.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

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CCSS.L.3.2E

In other experiments, they are creating robotic insects which work together like bees. It seems that the _ _ _ _ _ _ (SIMPLE) of nature still has something to offer in this age of technology.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E