2024-08-02 Role Playing a News Story
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
- Understand and discuss a complex social situation presented in a news article.
- Use appropriate vocabulary and expressions to describe conflicts and express opinions.
- Participate in a role play, demonstrating the ability to adapt language for different characters and situations.
- Ask and answer questions in the context of an interview or investigation.
- Reflect on and discuss strategies for conflict resolution in English.
Example Role Play
News Stories to Role Play
Real “Florida Man” Headlines
(Some of them aren’t funny.)
https://www.fox35orlando.com/tag/florida-man
Popularity of Drone Delivery Services in the US
Original: Drone delivery services are gaining traction in the United States, although widespread adoption is still in its early stages. Several companies, including Zipline, DroneUp, Wing, and Skyports Drone Services, are actively expanding their capabilities and networks. These companies have been forming new partnerships, overcoming regulatory challenges, and increasing their customer reach[1]. The market size for delivery drones is expected to grow significantly, from an estimated USD 0.69 billion in 2024 to USD 1.75 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.33%[2].
Simple English: Delivery by drones and robots is becoming more popular in the United States. Companies like Zipline, DroneUp, and Wing are using drones to deliver things. They are working with other companies and trying to make deliveries safer and easier.
Original: Despite the growth and technological advancements, consumer trust remains a significant barrier. A Morning Consult survey revealed that 57% of U.S. adults have little or no trust in drones to safely deliver products, with concerns about unsuccessful deliveries, data privacy, and air traffic safety being the most prominent issues[3].
Simple English: Many people still don’t trust drones to deliver things safely. They are worried about deliveries going wrong, privacy, and safety in the air.
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Service
Original: Amazon does deliver products by drone through its Prime Air service. As of now, Amazon Prime Air operates in two locations in the United States: Lockeford, California, and College Station, Texas. The company plans to expand its drone delivery services to the West Valley of the Phoenix Metro Area in Arizona later this year[4][5]. Amazon’s drones can deliver packages weighing up to five pounds within a 10-mile radius of their fulfillment centers[2].
Simple English: Amazon uses drones to deliver packages in a few places in the US. They plan to deliver to more places soon. Amazon’s drones can deliver small packages to places close to their warehouses.
Robot Delivery Services
Original: In addition to drone deliveries, robot delivery services are also emerging. Companies like Starship Technologies and Kiwibot are deploying autonomous ground robots to deliver food, groceries, and other small items in various urban areas. These robots navigate sidewalks and pedestrian areas to reach their destinations, offering a contactless delivery option that is particularly useful in densely populated areas.
Both drone and robot delivery services represent innovative solutions to the evolving logistics and last-mile delivery challenges. While there is still some way to go before these services become mainstream, ongoing advancements and increased consumer acceptance are likely to drive their adoption in the coming years.
Simple English: Robot delivery services are also growing. Companies like Starship Technologies and Kiwibot use small robots to deliver food and other things in cities. These robots travel on sidewalks and are good for delivering things in crowded places.
Drones and robots offer new ways to deliver things. They may become very common in the future.
Citations:
[1] https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/5-ways-drone-delivery-logistics-providers-growing-2024/711285/
[2] https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/delivery-drones-market
[3] https://pro.morningconsult.com/trend-setters/drones-safety-consumer-trust-data
[4] https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/transportation/amazon-drone-delivery-arizona
[5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Prime_Air
[6] https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/top-10-delivery-robots-revolutionizing-kcmgf
[7] https://www.gmu.edu/news/2024-01/rolling-another-year-robot-deliveries
[8] https://www.iotworldtoday.com/robotics/robot-delivery-service-rolls-out-at-50-college-campuses
