INTRODUCTION TO THE CAR ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

 

ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE CAR

 

What words do you think of when you see a car? Complete the diagram below.   1. Different people have very different opinions about cars. Listen to the four speakers. Which person sees the car as: a. Giles Listen for GILES b. Michael Listen for Michael c. Gertrude Listen for GERTRUDE d. Pauline Listen for PAULINE a a status symbol? ____________________ b a lifestyle product? ____________________ c a functional product? ____________________ d a danger to the environment? ____________________  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT Listen again and complete the sentences. a The ___________ and the ___________ features are very important. I put a lot of thought into the car I buy – it has to be me. b Of course if it’s comfortable and safe, that’s great, but I really don’t care about the ___________. I’m only interested in details such as the price, fuel consumption, how many seats there are, and how big the ___________ is. c The car gives me prestige, I would only buy an expensive car with a powerful ___________ and all the latest ___________. d I live in the country and there’s no public ___________. But I think cars are polluting the world. Just think of all the  ___________ gases! Who do you agree with most? Ask the other people in your class how they see their cars. Use phrases from the Language Box on page 6 to help you discuss. Do you have the same opinions?   2. Here are some factors people consider when buying a car. Match the factors (1-7) with the definitions (a-g). 1 price a the amount of money you get when you sell your car 2 resale value b how much petrol or diesel the car uses 3 size c when customers always buy their cars from the same manufacturer 4 interior features d the amount of money you pay when you buy a car 5 fuel consumption e the car’s capacity to go fast and accelerate quickly 6 performance f how big the car is 7 brand loyalty g items inside the car

 

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