Speaking and listening – Pre-intermediate – Upper-intermediate Let’s talk about CARS Conversation cards Do you (or your family) have a car? What make is it? How often you drive it? What’s your favourite car? Give make and model Explain What is your dream car? What are the most popular cars? Do you think cars are expensive? Are they affordable to the average family or individual? Can you drive a car? Do you have a driving license? Explain how to get one In your opinion, which cars are the best? The most reliable? The most prestigious? The cheapest? The most expensive? What makes a good driver? Give at least three characteristics and explain your choice Have you ever been in a car accident - or seen one? Talk about it Which countries produce cars? Make a list of countries and car makes Are traffic jams a problem where you live? How could they be solved? In your opinion, are men or women better drivers? Why you think so? New vs used cars What’s the difference? Compare pros and cons Could you live without a car? Are there other ways of getting around where you live? What is important to you when buying a car? Explain what a hybrid car is (do research if necessary) Would you buy one? What kind of fuel cars run on? Make a list of fuels, prices, advantages and disadvantages Car theft, carjacking, hit-andrun, joyriding Are any of these ‘car crimes’ a problem in the area you live in? Explain Do you ever watch car racing? What kinds of motor sports you know? Make a list (e.g price, make, model, colour, etc.) Is car insurance compulsory? How does it work? What kinds you know? Match BrE (left) with AmE words (right) auto rickshaw convertible estate car F1 car hatchback Hummer classic car pick-up truck rocket car bonnet a trunk boot b hood estate car c sedan indicator d station wagon number plate e tire petrol f turn signal saloon g license plate tyre i driver’s license driving license i gas(oline) saloon SUV 10 11 Work in a group Label all the car parts you know Make a list