5 December
Human Rights
What is a human right?
What isn’t a human right?
Why are human rights important for society?
Do you think any human rights are more important than others?
What are some examples of human rights violations?
What is the relationship between human rights and freedom?
How can social media influence the fight for human rights?
Are there any human rights that you think should be protected more strongly?
The Fantasy of Flying Cars and a Journey to Space
Imagine having your flying car soaring through the clouds, with your favourite music playing on the radio, while you’re enjoying an incredible view of the world below. Sounds like a dream, right? What if I told you that, theoretically, it wouldn’t take you that long to reach outer space in such a car?
According to astronomer Fred Hoyle, if you were to drive straight up into the sky at a speed of 96 kilometres per hour (about 60 miles per hour), you could reach the boundary of outer space in just one hour. Of course, this idea is purely theoretical and ignores many challenges, such as the lack of roads in the sky and the need for special engineering to survive in space. However, it’s a fun thought experiment that lets us imagine how close the edge of space is, especially if we had the technology to travel that way.
In reality, the journey to space involves overcoming Earth’s gravity, dealing with atmospheric layers, and reaching the Kármán line, which is 100 kilometres (62 miles) above sea level. But wouldn’t it be amazing if, in the future, we could take a quick road trip into the cosmos? Until then, it’s fun to daydream about a world where flying cars can take us on epic journeys with breathtaking views.
READ/SPEAK
What interesting things do you know about space? What are the greatest achievements in space exploration? How far do you think humans will go in space studies?
If flying cars became a reality, how do you think they would change daily life?
What do you think would be the biggest challenge of using a flying car?
Do you think flying cars would make traffic better or worse? Why?
Used to say that it is necessary to accept the situation as it exists:
“If she wants to spend all her money on clothes, so be it!”
LEARN THE IDIOM AND SPEAK
Do you think your life is easy or hard? What are the easy and hard things about your life? What are the advantages and disadvantages of being in hard times?