1. Watch the video at and fill in the gaps in its script. VPN required!

1. 0:00 All right, this is one of the (самых безумных) cars on the entire planet. There’s only one of these in the world. We’re taking it to the desert, and I’m going to show you around. We’re even going to (получить возможность) drive it. Today’s video is an absolute banger—make sure you watch until the end.

2. This is the Mercedes Vision AVTR. (честно говоря), I’m super excited. This is the kind of car that makes your (удивиться) when you get the call. Mercedes contacted me and said, “Do you want to film a car?” I said, “Sure.” Then they said, “It’s the AVTR,” and I knew this was something special. 0:21

3. If you don’t know what this is, it’s basically a collaboration between the Avatar movie team and Mercedes. AVTR stands for “Avatar,” but it also means “Advanced Vehicle Transformation.” Everything here is completely lit up—it’s (светится). When you (заряжаете), the light pattern changes and flows inward. It even works as an (поворотник). 0:48

4. I thought I had cool (диски), but then you see this thing—my wheels look like cheap hubcaps in comparison. The inspiration comes from the Seeds of the Tree of Souls from the Avatar universe, and it looks exactly like them. 1:10

5. These aren’t normal wheels—they’re spheres. Each wheel can turn separately, which lets the car drive in unique ways. It can literally (двигаться боком) and diagonally. At the front, you have the Mercedes-Benz logo with hundreds of tiny individual lights that look absolutely futuristic. 1:35

6. On the side, there are full-glass doors, which I’ll open in a moment. First, I want to show you the back—my favorite part. It has 33 movable scales. Mercedes calls them (бионические створки). They move when the car accelerates or brakes: turning red when slowing down and blue when speeding up. 2:10

7. These flaps follow your movement while driving and make the car look alive. "Bionic" literally means an (искусственный орган). Here, they act like artificial scales of a creature, giving the car a life-like presence. Down below are subtle lights that speed up visually as the car gains speed. 2:40

8. The taillight stretches across the entire rear end, and you can see the “Vision AVTR” signature. Time to go inside. There are no traditional door handles—just a hidden fingerprint scanner. Once activated, the doors rise like translucent insect wings, curved and elegant. 3:20

9. Inside, there’s no steering wheel—and no problem. The interior looks like a (космический корабль). The seats are made of vegan leather. The wooden trim is taken from a type of root that becomes (агрессивно разрастающийся) if it grows unchecked, so harvesting it is actually eco-friendly. Mercedes combines luxury with true sustainability. 4:00

10. You can drive the car from either front seat. The central control unit acts as both a steering device and accelerator/brake: push forward to accelerate, tilt to turn, rotate to (двигаться боком как краб). We’ll drive it shortly. 4:40

11. The rear seat curves upward to form a headrest. When I place my hand on the central pad, the entire cabin (оживает). A projection turns on, reacting to my presence. You hear a soft heartbeat sound—it’s actually scanning my real heartbeat. The system adapts to whoever is driving. 5:10

12. All right, let’s drive. I pull forward, and we’re off. I can tilt the controller and the wheels turn in that direction. We are now crab-walking sideways, moving diagonally across the desert. It feels unreal—like the car is alive under you. 6:00

13. Tilting left makes the whole vehicle rotate left; tilting right does the same. Pushing forward accelerates, pulling back brakes—you can even reverse smoothly. The whole motion feels organic and fluid. 6:40

14. After the demonstration, I can honestly say this was one of the craziest driving experiences of my life. I only went about 20 km/h, but that was more than enough. Watching this thing crab walk across the sand was unforgettable. 7:41

 

Total Questions: 10

Incorrect Answers: 0

1.2 Prepare answers:

  1. What makes the Mercedes Vision AVTR such a unique car?
    (See Paragraph 1)
  2. Why does the presenter say his “eyebrows went up” when Mercedes called him?
    (See Paragraph 2)
  3. What does the abbreviation “AVTR” stand for, according to the speaker?
    (See Paragraph 3)
  4. How does the exterior lighting of the car behave when the vehicle is charging?
    (See Paragraph 4)
  5. What special feature allows the car to drive sideways and diagonally?
    (See Paragraph 5)
  6. What are the “bionic flaps,” and how do they move when the car accelerates or brakes?
    (See Paragraph 6)
  7. What unusual method is used to open the car doors?
    (See Paragraph 7)
  8. How does the AVTR replace the traditional steering wheel, and how is the car controlled?
    (See Paragraph 8)
  9. What happens when the driver places a hand on the central control unit inside the car?
    (See Paragraph 9)
  10. What does the presenter say about the “crab walking” driving experience?
    (See Paragraph 10)
  11. What may be the advantages and disadvantages of this style and technology of a private vehicle? 

        (Speculate about the ease of control over the car, the ease of its servicing and the overall practicality)

 

1.3. Prepare a summary of the video and a grounded opinion on whether the concept is worth mass producing

Summary (150–170 words)

Paragraph 1 – What the text is about (2–3 sentences).
The interview/video discusses [topic] with [name/role]. The speaker/host explains that [central idea] and outlines [2–3 key areas]. Overall, the aim is to show [purpose/insight].

Paragraph 2 – Main points (4–6 sentences).
First, the interviewee/host [reports/argues/explains] that [point 1] because [reason/evidence].
Next, is[added/pointed out] that [point 2], which [effect/implication].
The speaker also [illustrate/describe] [example or practice], showing how [result].
In addition, [point 3] is mentioned to demonstrate [why it matters].
Finally, the speaker [concludes/suggests] that [general conclusion].

Last sentence – One-sentence wrap-up.
Taken together, these ideas present [overall message/insight] about [topic].

Opinion (70--80 words)

In my view, the video reveals ...: [the summary of the main point(s)]  

I find more benefits than drawbacks about this... / That said (=Не смотря на это), I do not believe that .... because [argument 1]. For example, ....  Moreover / To add to this, [argument 2], making .../ leading to .../ etc. [extension]. In particular, ... 

Therefore,...[your final thought about the relevance/importance/urgency /etc. of the technology shown]

2. 1.  You have been asked to write a sponsored news article for an automotive technology website.

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to unveil the Vision AVTR concept car at an international motor show, and your task is to produce a polished, media-ready article announcing this debut.

In your article, you should:

  • Introduce the concept car and highlight its significance for the brand.

  • Describe at least 3–4 key features (e.g., glowing exterior elements, spherical wheels, bionic flaps, projection interface, biometric controls, crab-walk capability, sustainable materials).

  • Mention the vehicle’s design collaboration with the Avatar film team.

  • Convey the futuristic and eco-conscious vision behind the model.

  • Use appropriate active vocabulary (e.g., concept car, glowing, bionic flaps, immersive cockpit, sustainability-driven design, dynamic lighting signature, crab walk, projection interface).

  • Maintain a sponsored-article tone that is enthusiastic, polished, and promotional.

  • Ensure the article has clear structure: headline, opening paragraph, body section, and concluding remark.

Write 200–250 words. Use the layouts offered here 

Active words:

  1. concept car – концепт-кар
  2. glowing – светящийся / подсвеченный
  3. bionic flaps – бионические створки
  4. drive sideways / crab walk – ехать боком
  5. comes to life – оживает
  6. invasive wood / eco-friendly materials – экологичные материалы
  7. projection interface / central control pad – центральная сенсорная панель

Additional professional vocabulary for a sponsored reveal

  1. unveil / debut / premiere – представить, впервые показать
  2. flagship concept / halo vehicle – флагманский концепт
  3. futuristic silhouette / sculpted profile – футуристический силуэт
  4. immersive cockpit – погружённый, иммерсивный салон
  5. biometric integration – биометрическая интеграция
  6. autonomous-ready architecture – архитектура, готовая к автономному вождению
  7. sustainability-driven design – дизайн, ориентированный на экологичность
  8. fluid motion mechanics – механика плавного движения
  9. dynamic lighting signature – фирменная световая подпись
  10. transparent doors / glass canopy – прозрачные двери / стеклянный купол
  11. showstopping feature – броская особенность, притягивающая внимание
  12. zero-emission mobility vision – видение безэмиссионной мобильности
  13. next-gen engineering – инженерия следующего поколения
  14. story-driven design collaboration – дизайн-коллаборация, основанная на повествовании
  15. cinematic reveal moment – эффектный «киношный» момент презентации
  16. ambient light choreography – световая хореография
  17. inspired by the Avatar universe – вдохновлённый вселенной Avatar

✅ B. ADVANCED GRAMMAR PATTERNS FOR A COMMERCIAL / NEWS ARTICLE

1. Launch & reveal structures

  • Mercedes is set to unveil its most ambitious concept to date…
  • The Vision AVTR is poised to redefine what a concept car can be…
  • Making its global debut today, the AVTR showcases…
  • As the curtains lifted, the concept stunned the audience with…

2. Sponsorship-friendly evaluative structures

  • What truly sets it apart is…
  • Perhaps the most striking feature is…
  • Even at first glance, it becomes clear that…
  • It would be no exaggeration to say that…

3. Cause–effect patterns

  • Driven by the collaboration with the Avatar team, the design incorporates…
  • Inspired by bioluminescent creatures, the lighting signature creates…
  • As a result of the spherical wheels, the vehicle can…

4. “So much so that…” for impact

  • The design is futuristic, so much so that the audience compared it to a living organism.
  • The motion system is unconventional, so much so that the vehicle appears to glide sideways like a creature.

5. “Given that…” for conditional/analytical remarks

  • Given that the AVTR integrates biometric controls, the driving experience becomes uniquely personal.
  • Given that the concept emphasizes sustainability, every material has been selected with care.

6. “Provided that…” for conditional press-release tone

  • The AVTR can operate autonomously, provided that the environment is fully mapped.
  • Drivers may engage special modes, provided that safety parameters are met.

7. Emphatic inversion (commercial tone)

  • Rarely has a concept car generated such anticipation.
  • So striking is the silhouette that visitors immediately gather around it.

8. Passive constructions for formal news voice

  • The project was developed in close collaboration with the Avatar design team.
  • The materials were sourced responsibly to highlight Mercedes’ sustainability focus.

9. High-end marketing comparisons

  • It looks more like a spaceship than a vehicle.
  • The interior feels closer to a living organism than a machine.

10. Movement-based idioms (from the script)

  • At the demonstration track, off it went, moving diagonally across the floor.
  • When the wheels rotated, away it glided, almost silently.