25-10-13 0507 Talking About Cars in English

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Talking about Cars
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Survival English
Hello everyone! My name is ________. I’m from ________.
I currently live in ________. I am a/an ________. I enjoy
studying ________. I joined Open English ________ ago.
I (have / don’t have) a car.

Beginner: Warm-up
What’s your favorite kind of car?
My favorite kind of car is _________________.

Beginner: Vocabulary
doors
tires
seat belt
window
mirror
drive
park
keys
brake
vehicle

Beginner: Matching
Match the listed words to the images
A. B. C. D. E.
keys vehicle door tires seat belt

Beginner: Vocabulary Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words
park Close the ________ so that the dog doesn’t jump out.
drive Look in the _________ to see what is behind you.

brake I learned to __________ when I was fifteen years old.
window Step on the ___________ with your foot to slow down the car.
mirror You can _________ your car in the garage or in the driveway.

Beginner: Discussion
Complete the following sentences according to your opinion
I … to drive.
A. like
B. don’t like
C. don’t know how
I … a car.
A. own
B. don’t own
C. want to own
I … wear my seat belt when I’m in a car.

A. always
B. sometimes
C. never

Beginner Question & Picture Matching
A. B. C. D. E.
1. Did you lock it?
2. Can you turn the radio up?
3. Can she see what’s behind her?
4. Do you usually wear your seatbelt?
5. Do you want me to drive?

Picture Fill-in-the-Blank
Choose the correct verb and conjugate as needed
roll down honk park wash change
1. My dad taught me how _________ a tire.
2. I __________ my car tomorrow morning.
3. Will you please __________ the window? It’s really hot in here.
3. She __________ the horn to get her friend’s attention.
5. He was late because he couldn’t find a place to __________ his car.

Beginner: Creating Sentences
Create a sentence by using a subject, a verb and a complement
I close the trunk

You to work
We turn on in your mirror
He the headlights
She drive home

the door
They
behind you
Lisa look
the radio

Beginner: Choose One
Read the sentence with the correct answer
1. I (will buy / was buying) new tires for my car tomorrow.
2. Please (be putting / put) on your seat belt.
3. What kind of car (do / does) you have?
4. He (will adjust / adjusted) his mirrors so that he could see.
5. She (is needing / needs) to put gas in her car.

Beginner: Match the Answer
Match each question to the correct answer
1. Do they have a car?

__ We are going to take turns driving.
2. Does he wear his seat belt?

__ I got it last year.
3. Who is going to drive

__ No, they don’t.
to the beach?
__ Yes, I’m going to put air in it today.

4. When did you buy your car?
__ Yes. He never forgets to put it on.

5. Did you know that you
have a flat tire?

Beginner: Let’s Talk!
Victor: Do you know what your parents are going to get

you for graduation?
Josh: No, I have no idea. What are you going to get?
Victor: I’m going to get a new car. I’m so excited!
Josh: That is so cool! What kind of car are you going to get?
Victor: I’m going to get a red convertible from Anthony Motors.
Josh: Wow! Do you know how much it costs?
Victor: Yes, it costs $28,000. I went with my parents

last Friday to pick it out.
Josh: I bet it looks fantastic! You will have to take

me for a ride when you get it.

Beginner: Let’s Talk! Follow-up
Answer the following questions about the previous passage
What is Josh going to get for graduation?

A. a new car
B. a new digital camera
C. He doesn’t know.
What kind of car is Victor going to get?

A. a red convertible
B. a blue sedan
C. He is not going to get a car.
How much does the car cost?

A. $20,000
B. $28,000
C. $18,000

What’s Missing?
Complete each sentence with a word from the list
will drive are driving saves is having are stepping
locks has step is saving locked
1. His car _________ four doors.
2. I _________ my keys in the car by accident.
3. You ________ on the brake when you want the car to slow down.
4. He ________ his money to buy a new car.
5. She ________ to Clarksburg tomorrow morning.

Beginner: Q & A Formation
Complete the question using the underlined words as hints,
then choose the correct option to complete the sentence
1. I ____ gas in my car every day.

_____ often do you put gas
in your car?
a. am putting
b. put
c. puts
_____ she hate driving? 2. She ____ driving when it rains.

a. hates
b. was hating
c. will hate
_____ old was he when he 3. He ____ to drive when he was

learned to drive? 16.
a. learn
b. are learning
c. learned
Beginner: Categories
Match each word to its corresponding category
Things Parts of a
people do vehicle
tires drive doors windows park seat belt buy stop mirror

Beginner: Pronunciation Pairs
Listen to the difference between each pair of

words and practice pronouncing each pair
door floor
belt bolt
drive drove
park pork
tire fire

Beginner: Who Said It?
Match each sentence to its appropriate picture
A. B. C.
I’m looking in my mirror.

My car is silver.
I’m wearing a blue shirt.
I’m opening my car door with my keys.
I’m putting on my seat belt.

Beginner: Related Lessons
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• Means of Transportation Vocabulary (#0081)

• Giving Directions in Future Tense (#0082)
• Descriptive Adjectives (#0049)
• Adjectives and Prepositions (#0051)
• Numbers Vocabulary (#0061)
• Our Family Vocabulary (#0077)

Intermediate Lesson Content
Intermediate Lesson Content

Intermediate: Warm-up
What are some words associated with cars?

Intermediate: Vocabulary
steering wheel
sunroof
hood
trunk
gear shift
sports car
sedan
SUV
station wagon
convertible

Intermediate: Matching
A. B. C. D. E.
hood trunk SUV station wagon gear shift

Intermediate: Vocabulary Practice
Use the words below to create your own sentences
Ex: I’ve always wanted to buy a fancy sports car.
sports car
sunroof
hood
trunk
gear shift
steering wheel
sedan
SUV
station wagon
convertible

Intermediate: Synonyms & Antonyms
Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word
Synonym Word Antonym
extravagant fast unprotected

safe pricey old
recent secure slow
quick fancy cheap
excellent new plain
expensive superior inferior

Intermediate: General Discussion
• What’s your favorite kind of car? Why do you like it best?
• Many people love the idea of buying a new car. Why do you
think this is?

Intermediate: Let’s Talk
Lenny: Hello, Mike. What are you doing? Are

you going to be busy on Saturday?
Mike: Hey there, Lenny! I’m just picking up a few groceries. I don’t have
any plans for Saturday. Why? Do you have something in mind?
Lenny: Well, I need to buy a car. I’m going to look at

some on Saturday, and I could use your help.
Mike: Really? I’d love to come with you. What kind

of car are you looking for?
Lenny: I was thinking of buying a four-door sedan. It has to

be used and have no more than 50,000 miles on it.
Mike: I see. Well, that shouldn’t be too hard to find.

What’s your price range?
Lenny: I’m looking to pay anywhere from $12,000 to $18,000.

Do you think that I can get one for that kind of money?
Mike: Yes, absolutely! It won’t be new, but it will still be nice.

I’m sure we’ll be able to find you something.
Intermediate: Let’s Talk! Follow-up
• What is Lenny planning to do on Saturday?

• What kind of car is Lenny looking to buy?
• What is Lenny’s price range?

Intermediate: Q & A
Match each question to the correct answer
1. When did you get your car?
__ I can easily drive both.

2. Do you know how to
drive a manual or
only an automatic __ A rock hit it and cracked the glass.
transmission?
__ I bought it a month ago.

3. Would you rather buy
a new or a used car?
__ It’s the one on the left.
4. What happened
to the windshield? __ I would get something pre-owned.
They’re much cheaper.
5. Which one is the clutch?

Intermediate: Story Sequence
Put the sentences in the correct order to form a short story
_ Amy found a nice silver SUV in her price range.

_ Amy wrecked and totaled her car.
_ Amy went to a car dealership.
_ Amy decided that she had to buy a new one.
_ Amy bought the SUV and started driving more carefully.

Intermediate: Expressions & Phrases
Match the idiom to its meaning
1) Whenever I go out with

my married friends, I a) progress is being made
feel like a fifth wheel.
b) to stop something
2) The project is off to a slow start,
but the wheels are turning.
c) a single person might feel
3) We’ve spent too much money unneeded when socializing
shopping. It’s time to hit the with two couples
brakes and go home.
d) a roll of fat around
4) I have to exercise more the waist of a person
and lose this spare tire!
e) to waste time; to remain in
5) If you don’t focus on your
a neutral position, neither
goals in life, you will just
spin your wheels. advancing nor falling back

Intermediate: Error Correction
Choose the correct answer
1. Larry put his groceries in the trunk when his cell phone rang.
A. putted
B. was putting
C. has been putting
2. Angela has wanting a convertible since she was a young girl.

A. was wanting
B. wanted
C. has wanted
3. You should turn on your blinker before you start brake.
A. starting
B. will start
C. start to

Intermediate: Let’s Talk Pictures!
What are your thoughts about this picture?

Intermediate: Related Lessons

• Means of Transportation Vocabulary (#0081)

• Giving Directions in Future Tense (#0082)
• Making Polite Requests - car rentals (#0215)
• Best of All (#0331)
• It's more expensive than the gray one. (#0391)
• Driving Vocabulary (#0482)

Advanced Lesson Content

Advanced: Warm-up
What are some adjectives that can be used to describe a car?

Advanced: Someone Once Said
“The best car safety device is a

rear-view mirror with a cop in it.”
– Dudley Moore

Advanced: Vocabulary
hatchback
horsepower
transmission
accelerator
blinker
dashboard
console
ignition
windshield
clutch

Advanced: Matching
A. B. C. D. E.
ignition console blinker windshield hatchback

Advanced: Vocabulary Practice
Use the words below to create your own sentences
Ex: You should turn your blinker on before making a turn.
blinker
horsepower
transmission
accelerator
hatchback
dashboard
console
ignition
windshield
clutch

Advanced: Synonyms & Antonyms
Match the synonym & antonym to each listed word
Synonym Word Antonym
opulent sleek slow down

used luxury dull
polished accelerate new
reasonable pre-owned austere
flow affordable excessive
speed up glide hesitate

Advanced: Sentence Rewording
Read each sentence and replace the word with a synonym or antonym
1. Jason has a really lame car.

A
2. I love my car’s sleek and elegant design.

S
3. Anthony bought a new car because he was tired of driving a hunk of junk.
S

Advanced: General Discussion
• What are some of the most dangerous

things people do while driving?
• Imagine you had to buy a new car. What kinds of things would
you do to ensure you got a good deal?

Advanced: Let’s Talk
Evan: Hey, Rob. How have you been? Wow! That’s a very nice ride
you’ve got there! Is this your new set of wheels? When did you get it?
Rob: Hi, Evan! I’ve been doing great. Yes, this is my brand new car.
I’m glad you like it. I just bought it last month, and I love it! It really
handles like a dream.
Evan: Yeah? That’s great! How long did it take you to save up for it? I
bet that thing cost you a fortune. I’d really like to get a new car
myself, but I don’t think I can afford one.
Rob: I bought it at Harry’s Autos. I saved up for about a year and

then I took out a loan to cover the rest of the cost. And yes, it cost
me a pretty penny.
Evan: Yeah? I’ll bet this is one of the nicest cars in town. It’s really
something, buddy. What happened to your old car? Did you sell it?
Rob: I tried to sell it, but no one wanted to buy it. They let me trade
that old clunker in when I bought this one. I’m glad to be rid of that
hunk of junk.

Advanced: Let’s Talk! Follow-up
• The conversation uses several phrases (handles like a dream, clunker,

hunk of junk, set of wheels.) What do you think these phrases mean?
• If you could have any kind of car, what kind would it be? Why?

Advanced: Error Correction
Correct the mistake
1. Why is there smoke coming out the car?
2. If you want to speed up, you should to press the accelerator.
3. Timothy always has been keeping his sunglasses in the console.
4. The new car of my mom is really nice.
5. I always adjust my mirrors before pulling unto the road.

Advanced: Reading Comprehension
We all want to find a car that fits our tastes, needs, and budget.
So how do you successfully do this? The following article is
devoted to helping you select a car at a price that’s right for you.
If you examine your needs, rather than your wants, you will
quickly discover what kind of car is best for you. Take a moment
to think about what you mainly use your car for. How many
people do you need to transport? How long is your commute?
Often, people choose a car for its style or because it’s a trendy
favorite. If you do, you might exceed your budget or have to go
car shopping again soon.
Regardless of whether you decide to buy or lease your next car,

establishing a realistic monthly payment that fits into your
budget is crucial. The rule of thumb is that your monthly car
payment shouldn't exceed 20 percent of your monthly take-
home pay.

Advanced: Reading Discussion
• What is the main idea of this passage?
• The text tells us that all too often, people choose a car for its
style or because it is a trendy favorite rather than choosing a car
based on their personal needs. Why do you think people do this?
• The article tells us that a person’s car payment shouldn't exceed

20 percent of their monthly take-home pay. Do you think that
this is realistic or not? Explain.

Advanced: Expressions & Phrases
Match the idiom to its meaning
1) There’s a lot of work to be

done, so put your shoulder
to the wheel and let’s begin. a) to begin a journey by car
2) If you need something,

b) to get busy and start working;
ask for it! The squeaky
contribute to an effort
wheel gets the oil.
3) Steer clear of Highway 52 c) Do it the way I say, or

today. There’s a traffic jam. else you’ll get fired.
4) If we’re going to arrive by d) to avoid something or

noon, we’ll have to hit the someone because they are
road at 7:30 a.m. dangerous or bad for you
5) The boss said, “It’s my e) People who complain often

way or the highway”, get other’s attention.
so we have no choice.

Advanced: Question Formation
Form a question based on the response
Ex: How much money would you like to deposit?
1. It’s my brother’s car.
2. I paid $30,000 for my car.
3. All my clothes are in the trunk.
4. My dad taught me how to

change the oil in a car.
5. It costs Jack about $70

to fill up his gas tank.

Advanced: Related Lessons

• Things that Break (#0352)

• Automotive (#0372)
• Driving Vocabulary (#0482)
• Making Polite Requests – Car Rentals (#0215)
• Practice Nouns & Articles (#0235)
• Suffixes of feature (#0236)

Credits
Photos
http://otoblack.com/2010/05/05/car/kia-pro-cee%E2%80%99d-hatchback-
http://www.2carpros.com/images/articles/body/hood/open_hood.jpg
rear-shot.html
http://uglyhousephotos.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/101230b.jpg
hypnobee.blogspot.com
http://hooniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Window_Winder.jpg
autoweek.com
http://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2011/10/natevolt2.jpg
consumerblotter.com
http://www.palmbayflorida.org/police/images/lock_car_doors.jpg
motorpoint.com.au
http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_276/12125121015Kd8j0.jpg
dautobuzz.com
http://darrenhardy.success.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/rearviewmirror1.jpg
photoshopchop.com
http://macedonemiles.blogspot.com/2011/01/friendly-reminder-to-buckle-up.htm
http://www.habeeb.com/funny.photos.02.html
http://justoccurred.blogspot.com/2011/09/to-take-my-hands-off-steering-wheel.html
http://www.jupiterimages.com/Image/royaltyFree/94788137
http://insurance-boss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/change-flat-tire-medium-new.jpg
http://kia-buzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/How-to-Wash-Your-Car-Properly-3.jpg
browneinsuranceagency.net
http://www.driversedguru.com/wp-content/gallery/jamie-gallery/parallel-parking-residentia
http://www.jupiterimages.com/Image/royaltyFree/76953550#Header
http://cadencies.wordpress.com/tag/road-rage/s
magazynez.blogspot.com
el-buskador.com
cerac.org.ar
ackermantoyotahybrid.com
thewhities.blogspot.com
massachusettsinjurylawyer-blog.com
coralspringslocksmithmasters.com
stuffedcow.net
123rf.com
fonsecaradio.com
inergysolutions.wordpress.com
enjoymypost.com
Content
seriouswheels.com
edenprairieweblogs.org
tutorials007.com
http://image.motortrend.com/f/2008_lincoln_town_car/23095126169824544
69+ppromo_mt_large/trunk.jpg
http://images02.olx.com/ui/4/28/56/67742256_1-Pictures-of-Car-Locksmith-
http://www.goenglish.com/Idioms/Car.asp
Brooklyn-718-469-4444-Brooklyn-Car-Key-Locksmith-Auto-Locksmith-
http://www.edmunds.com/car-buying/10-steps-to-finding-the-right-car-for-you-pg2.html
Brooklyn-NY.jpg
http://www.thefreedictionary.com

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Hello everyone! My name is ________. I’m from ________.

I currently live in ________. I am a/an ________. I enjoy

studying ________. I joined Open English ________ ago.

I (have / don’t have) a car.

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What’s your favorite kind of car?

My favorite kind of car is _________________.

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keys vehicle door tires seat belt

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Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words

drive Look in the _________ to see what is behind you.

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Complete the following sentences according to your opinion

I … wear my seat belt when I’m in a car.

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1. Did you lock it?

2. Can you turn the radio up?

3. Can she see what’s behind her?

4. Do you usually wear your seatbelt?

5. Do you want me to drive?

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roll down honk park wash change

1. My dad taught me how _________ a tire.

2. I __________ my car tomorrow morning.

3. She __________ the horn to get her friend’s attention.

5. He was late because he couldn’t find a place to __________ his car.

I close the trunk

She drive home

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1. I (will buy / was buying) new tires for my car tomorrow.

2. Please (be putting / put) on your seat belt.

3. What kind of car (do / does) you have?

4. He (will adjust / adjusted) his mirrors so that he could see.

5. She (is needing / needs) to put gas in her car.

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1. Do they have a car?

2. Does he wear his seat belt?

3. Who is going to drive

__ Yes, I’m going to put air in it today.

__ Yes. He never forgets to put it on.

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Victor: Do you know what your parents are going to get

Josh: No, I have no idea. What are you going to get?

Victor: I’m going to get a new car. I’m so excited!

Victor: I’m going to get a red convertible from Anthony Motors.

Josh: Wow! Do you know how much it costs?

Victor: Yes, it costs $28,000. I went with my parents

Josh: I bet it looks fantastic! You will have to take

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What is Josh going to get for graduation?

What kind of car is Victor going to get?

How much does the car cost?

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Hello everyone! My name is . I’m from .

I currently live in . I am a/an . I enjoy

studying . I joined Open English ago.

_ she hate driving? 2. She driving when it rains.

_ old was he when he 3. He to drive when he was