What is a car? “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses
What is a car?
“If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.”
Henry Ford
The Motor Vehicle ? ? a danger to the environment ? a status symbol a lifestyle product a functional object
The Motor Vehicle
?
?
a danger to
the environment
?
a status symbol
a lifestyle product
a functional object
Factors to be considered When buying a car ●
Factors
to be considered
When buying a car
● Rank the factors below according to your list of priorities.
GROUP DISCUSSION Exchange views on the problem of choosing a car, find out key points and argue with other groups to justify your decision
● GROUP DISCUSSION
Exchange views on the problem of choosing a car, find out key points and argue with other groups to justify your decision.
A potential customer is visiting the stand of a famous car manufacturer at an international car show
● A potential customer is visiting the stand of a famous
car manufacturer at an international car show.
● Put the exchanges into the right order to complete
the dialogue.
●You’re welcome. Enjoy the rest of
the show
●The top speed is 155 mph and it
has an acceleration from o — 60 in
only 6 seconds.
● Can I help you?
● Yes, of course. Here you are. Oh,
and let me give you my card. If
you have any other questions,
then just call or email me. I'll be
happy to help.
● This 4.2 model costs around
£54,000. Included in the price is a six-disc CD unit with nine speakers, 18 inch alloy wheels and parking
sensors.
● Oh, I was just looking at this
model. It’s really beautiful. How
much does it cost?
● What's the top speed?
● I must say it sounds very
interesting. Do you have a
brochure I could take with me?
● I’ll do that. Thanks very much
for your time.
PAIR WORK ● S1 wants to buy a car and he/she has his/her own opinion of what the new car should be like
PAIR WORK
● S1 wants to buy a car and he/she has his/her own opinion
of what the new car should be like.
● S2 is a salesperson who should listen to the requirements
and advise on the best car available.
* Mind the types of a car body: a convertible, a coupe, an estate, a hatchback,
a pick up, a saloon, a sports car, a limousine, a SUV
Car manufacturers have car configurators on their websites to help the customers customize their cars online before they buy
● Car manufacturers have car configurators on their websites to
help the customers customize their cars online before they buy.
Work in pairs and
discuss what car
items belong to
the following menus:
- Audio
- Safety/Technology
- Interior Equipment
- Exterior Equipment
- Wheels/Tires
- Seats
Interior ● Label the parts of the car interior: accelerator, air vent, airbag, ashtray, brake pedal, car seat, cigarette lighter, clutch pedal, cup holder, dashboard,…
Interior
● Label the parts of the car interior:
accelerator, air vent, airbag, ashtray, brake pedal, car seat, cigarette lighter, clutch pedal, cup holder, dashboard, door handle, door tray, gearstick, glove compartment, handbrake, hands-free telephone, horn, ignition, rear-view mirror, seat belt, steering wheel,
sun visor
1.It’s against the law to phone while driving so I’ve bought
a car with a _______.
2.Can you close the ____? I’m getting a draught.
3. Can you have a look at the atlas? It’s in the ________.
4. In a car with manual transmission you need to press
the ______ when you want to change gear.
Dashboard voltmeter ● speedometer ● rev counter ● fuel gauge ● indicator lights ● engine oil temperature gauge ● driver information system ● coolant temperature…
Dashboard
voltmeter ● speedometer ● rev counter ● fuel gauge ● indicator lights ● engine oil temperature gauge ● driver information system ● coolant temperature gauge
Which instrument
shows you how fast the car is travelling?
warns you if the lubrication system gets too hot?
shows that you are indicating to turn left or right?
shows you how often the engine is turning over?
shows you how much gasoline you have in the tank?
indicates the voltage of the car’s electrical system?
What types of the car are identified? ●
● What types of the car are identified?
● Which cars are good on driving on bad roads?
● Which cars have low fuel consumption?
● Which cars are ideal for small parking spaces?
● Which cars are good for transporting things?
● Why do car manufacturers use crash tests?
● What’s the main difference between a gasoline and
a diesel engine for an ordinary customer?
● What is considered as a standard equipment by many
car manufactures? Is it the same for the customers?
● What is car performance?
● What interior and exterior features are essential for a
customer while buying a car?
● What can be opened (closed, adjusted, switched on/off
or checked)?
● What is brand loyalty and does it make sense?
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