CP: This is the MOST luxurious truck EVER!

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Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Have you ever seen a luxurious truck on the road? What features do you think make a truck luxurious? Have you ever driven a truck or ridden in one? What do you think are the most important features for a truck to have? How do you think the features of a truck impact the driver’s experience?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Look at the featured image of the Mercedes Actros L. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Do you think the truck is used for long-haul driving or short trips? What features do you notice in the image that make the truck seem luxurious?

Introduction:

Please read the introduction to the activity about the Mercedes Actros L, considered the most luxurious truck in the world. Take note of the updates made to its cabin and features, and think about how these updates might impact the driver’s experience.

Video Engagement:

Watch the video associated with the activity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSWJnhTGGSY. As you watch the video, pause at the following points:

  1. When the video shows the exterior of the truck, pause and discuss: What features do you notice on the outside of the truck? How do you think these features contribute to the truck’s luxurious feel?
  2. When the video shows the interior of the truck, pause and discuss: What features do you notice on the inside of the truck? How do you think these features impact the driver’s experience?
  3. When the video discusses the safety features of the truck, pause and discuss: What safety features do you think are most important for a truck to have? How do you think these features contribute to the truck’s overall safety?

For more information about the activity, visit the original post: https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/this-is-the-most-luxurious-truck-ever/.

Vocabulary Practice:

Complete the vocabulary quiz to practice your understanding of the key terms. Choose the correct answer for each question:

  1. Which word means ‘a device that helps a vehicle stay within its lane while moving’?
    • A) Pedestrian detection
    • B) Ambient lighting
    • C) Lane-keeping feature
    • D) Surround view cameras
  2. What is the term for the process of a vehicle automatically slowing down when the driver is no longer in control?
    • A) Auto-brake
    • B) Lane departure warning
    • C) Driver monitoring and automatic slowdown
    • D) Cruise control
  3. Which feature is described as allowing the truck to stop from 80 kilometers per hour in 33 meters during a brake test?
    • A) Hydrogen-powered engine
    • B) Auto-steer feature
    • C) Brake test feature
    • D) Advanced braking system
  4. What is the name given to the spacious interior of the Mercedes Actros L due to its unique features?
    • A) Luxury Cab
    • B) Giga Space
    • C) Actros Interior
    • D) Giga Cab
  5. Which system uses radar to maintain a safe distance from other vehicles while driving?
    • A) Lane-keeping feature
    • B) Cruise control
    • C) Pedestrian detection
    • D) Surround view cameras

Check your answers with the answer key:

  1. C) Lane-keeping feature
  2. C) Driver monitoring and automatic slowdown
  3. D) Advanced braking system
  4. D) Giga Cab
  5. B) Cruise control

Grammar Focus:

Practice using the present perfect continuous tense to describe ongoing actions. Complete the grammar quiz by choosing the correct form of the verb in brackets:

  1. The Mercedes Actros L has been featuring / features / is featuring / featured car-like amenities, including a digital driver’s display and infotainment system, since its latest update.
  2. Mercedes has updated / updates / is updating / will update the safety systems on the Actros truck to include pedestrian detection and auto-brake.
  3. The truck is driven / is driven / drives / was driven by a 12-speed automatic gearbox, making it surprisingly easy to drive despite its size.
  4. The hydrogen-powered Mercedes Actros truck emits / has emitted / is emitting / will emit only water vapor, with a range of up to 1000 kilometers on a full tank.
  5. The company has been testing / tests / is testing / will test the truck’s safety features, including a brake test that showed it can stop from 80 kilometers in 33 meters.

Check your answers with the answer key:

  1. has been featuring
  2. has updated
  3. is driven
  4. emits
  5. has been testing