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6. Read the interview and write true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS).

Interviewer: Today, we’re here to interview with an Mr. Olsen: Exactly.
automobile designer, Arvid Olsen from Interviewer: What about its speed?
Norway. Can you introduce yourself to
us, please? Mr. Olsen: Actually, it can only reach speeds of 60
Mr. Olsen: I’m a 57-year-old mechanical engineer. km/h at the moment.
After the university, I got my Ph.D. in Interviewer: Then, available just for short journeys
the same field, and I’ve been designing where high speeds are not necessary.
cars since then. I worked with one of Mr. Olsen: You know my car hasn’t been seen on
the biggest companies’ F1 racing-design the roads yet. It has to be remembered
crew in the 1990s and pioneered the use that this is just a test car yet. There are
of magnesium in pistons. still some problems to overcome before
Interviewer: If I’m not mistaken, you were given my dream becomes a reality.
an award for your pioneering by your Interviewer: You’re being modest. We know that a
company. big airline company is interested in your
Mr. Olsen: Oh, yes! You remember it. aircar. What can you say about that?
Interviewer: I do. Now, please let us know about your Mr. Olsen: Ha ha ha! You don’t miss any detail. Yes,
environmentally-friendly aircar. Concept that’s right. One of the biggest airline
cars, especially the green ones, grab companies wanted to use the aircars to
public’s attention. replace their electric cars at Budapest
Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Mr. Olsen: You know fuels are very polluting. Petrol
is the worst. A mixture of battery power Interviewer: Great! As far as I know, you are working
and petrol is slightly cleaner. Hydrogen on another type of car at the moment.
is very expensive, and electric cars rely What would you like to say about it?
on inefficient battery power. My car just Mr. Olsen: It’s a car which combines both air and
runs on air. So simple. petrol power. This car will be ultra-
Interviewer: Can you tell us its principle? efficient and be able to travel hundreds
of kilometers on one liter of petrol.
Mr. Olsen: Briefly, the electricity is transmitted
to a compressor, which mechanically Interviewer: You mean if the pump for the air is
powered by clean energy, then the car
compresses the air into the car’s tank. will be 100% pollution-free. Even if its
The car’s engine then converts the performance is improved by using petrol,
compressed air into mechanical energy.
it’ll still be less polluting than most cars.
Interviewer: So, can we say an aircar is cheaper than Mr. Olsen: Definitely.
an electric car, doesn’t have batteries
that need replacing every five years, and Interviewer: Breathtaking. Thank you so much, Mr.
is much quicker to recharge with clean Olsen.
energy? Mr. Olsen: My pleasure.

1 The interviewer had Arvid Olsen talk 6 He has lots of experience in working
about his aircar. with hydrogen power.
2 Mr. Olsen has been designing cars 7 Aircar is a vehicle that uses a motor
since he started university. powered by compressed air.
3 His crew in the 1990s took the lead in 8 You can easily drive at a high speed if
using magnesium in pistons. you have an aircar.
4 His company rewarded him with a huge 9 He let an airline company use the
amount of money. aircars at Budapest Airport.
5 People would like to see
environmentally-friendly aircars around.

7. Work in pairs as an interviewer/interviewee and prepare an interview following the steps.
• Search for a person who is an innovator in • Ask and answer.
technology. • Write your interview.
• Prepare your questions. • Present it in the class.

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