Reading Comprehension A2+ Level

1. Predict: use the title, images and format to guess the topic.
2. Skim: read quickly for the general idea.
3. Scan: look for specific information (dates, names, numbers).
4. Context clues: guess the meaning of unknown words from the sentence around them.
5. Main idea: what is the most important point of each paragraph?

Transport is changing faster than ever before. In many cities around the world, people are already using electric scooters and bikes to move around. But what will transport look like in the future?

Self-driving cars are being tested by several companies. These vehicles use cameras and sensors to drive without a human. Some experts believe that by 2040, most new cars will be autonomous. This could reduce accidents, because 90% of crashes are caused by human error.

Another exciting development is the Hyperloop, a transport system that would carry passengers in pods through tubes at speeds of over 1,000 km/h. A journey from Madrid to Barcelona could take just 30 minutes instead of three hours.

However, there are challenges. Self-driving cars are expensive, and people are not sure if they can trust them. The Hyperloop has not been built for passengers yet. And we still need to make all transport greener to fight climate change.

One thing is certain: the way we travel is going to change dramatically in the next few decades.

1. What is the main topic of the text?
2. True or False: a) Electric scooters are already used in some cities. b) All cars will be self-driving by 2030. c) The Hyperloop could travel at over 1,000 km/h. d) Self-driving cars are cheap.
3. Why could self-driving cars reduce accidents?
4. Find words in the text that mean: a) independent, without human control (paragraph 2), b) in a big and sudden way (last paragraph).
5. What challenges does the text mention for future transport?
6. Do you think self-driving cars are a good idea? Write 3-4 sentences with your opinion.