Longer listening practice: Building a Chocolate Powered Sportscar

Gadgety News.com

10:21 Thu 07 May 2009

Researchers have unveiled the 'WorldFirst Formula 3 Racing Car' which is powered by chocolate, steered by carrots, has bodywork made from potatoes, and can still do 125mph around corners. 

Watch Wawick University's video podcast to see how they were able to create the 'organic car'.

Listen and make notes to answer the following questions.

First listen and takes notes on the general structure and key ideas.
Listen again to take notes on the details.

The video is 5 minutes and 40 seconds long. 

Answer the questions:

1. What was the original idea behind the car, named the 'world first F3'?
2. What does the car show off?
3. What 'green' technologies did the engineers for the car make use of?
4. What is the steering wheel and bodywork made from?
5. What are the radiators coated with?
6. What fuel does the engine run on?
7. What does the project according to Rt Hon Lord Drayson?
8. What does Chris Aylett believe about the role of universities in motor racing?
9. What companies are the major contributors to the project?
10. Why do the engineering students benefit from being involved in the project?
11. What is the future according to Lord Drayson?