The shuttle，released in Las Vegas in January 2016，weighs 440 pounds and can fly at

heights of up to 11，500 feet. The egg一shaped vehicle has room for a single passenger weighing

up to 220 pounds and a small suitcase. Though the flying taxi can reach speeds of up to 100

mph，it will typically operate at about 62 mph.

Passengers can ask for the flying taxi to pick them up from appointed zones using a smartphone app. Passengers strap into the seat，select a destination on the touchscreen，and

enjoy the flight. To ensure the passenger’s safety，all flights are monitored remotely by a

control room on the ground.

In the unlikely event that any of the components malfunction or disconnect，the drone will

make an emergency landing to ensure the customer’s safety. It’s also programmed to ensure its

route won’t a:Ffect that of another drone. While having no control over the remotely piloted

vehicle may appear scary，the producer，China-based EHang, says，"It is the safest，smartest

and eco一friendly low altitude autonomous flying vehicle.”Any drawback? The EHang 184 has a

battery life of 30 minutes and a flight range of just 31 miles. Also unknown is the cost of each

ride.

Though the flying taxi seems advanced，it is not the first driverless transportation option

available to Dubai’s residents. As part of its goal to have 25% of public transportation be

automated by 203fl，the authorities have built the world’s longest driverless metro and introduced self-navigating shuttles. Officials recently also partnered with a US company to buildsupersonic speed gods to carry passengers between Dubai and AbDhabi.

32. What can we learn about the flying taxi?

A. A passenger can call for a flying taxi online.

B .It can carry a weight of 220 pounds at most.

C. A passenger can touch the screen to control it.

D. It usually flies at a speed of 100 miles an hour.

33. How can the shuttle guarantee a passenger’s safety in an equipment failure?

A. Itlowers its flying speed. B. It changes to another route.

C. It gets help from the control room. D. It’s programed to land autonomously.

34. What is the drawback of the EHang 184?

A. It’s too scary to ride in it. B . It costs a lot to take a ride.

C. It runs out of power easily. D .It only flies at a low altitude.

35. Which of the following makes the EHang 184?

A. A Chinese company. B.A company in Dubai.

C. An American company.D.A company in AbDhabi.

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