Port 4 Warm - up Activities © Think of as many words as possible related to the theme “vehicles” # Look at the pictures. What kind of vehicles are they? What kind of people usually drive these vehicles? What adjectives would you use to describe these vehicles? % Here are six features of a car. Number them in order of importance. Then explain what made you decide which comes first and which comes last. speed nice colour economical on petrol easy to park lots of luggage space leather seats Listen to the text of Part 4 and match the features of the cars (A) with their functions (B). A anew suspension system a totally flat oor aside airbag device in the engine folding front seats aeons for more interior space to reduce noise to form a bed fora comfortable ride for fewer injuries edocs 18 Reading Task: Parr 4 You are going to read some information about cars. For questions 22-35 choose from the cars (A-E). Some of the cars may be chosen more than once. When more than one answer is required, these may be given in ary order. There is an exam. ple at the beginning (0) Which car(s) would you recommend for someone who: wants a vehicle that maximi internal space? its wants to drive on rough ground? puts emphasis on safety features? wants a vehicle that is new to the European market? ‘wants to take advantage of sunny weather? wants a quiet car? wants to sleep in their vehicle? wants a vehicle which has retained its traditional appearance? is interested in reducing fuel costs? wants a vehicle for short shopping expeditions? wants to transport a lot of luggage? wants to transport a large number of people comfortably?Port 4 The latest 4-wheel drive combines the best features of an off- road vehicle wit the styling and smooth drive of a sports car. The new suspension system ensures a comfortable ride, no ‘matter how bad driving conditions are. The 4-seater model has divided rear seats that fold down for increased storage space. ‘The two front seats can be folded back to form a bed. The new features of this model make it a much better buy than last year’s, and the improved fuel performance of 12.6 kilometres per litre makes it far more economical to run. The V850, the Swedish car maker VARB's top-selling model, comes with a unique feature: a side airbag. After extensive crash tests, technicians estimate that the side airbag will reduce personal injuries in a crash by 25 per cent. The compa: ry has also changed the style of the interior, with leather replacing the older style fabric. What hasn't changed is the classic style ofthis vehicle, which has remained essentially the same for the past twenty years, P, the Malaysian automobile manufacturer, is bringing its new line of cars to continental Europe forthe fist time at the Paris Auto Show. P cars were introduced in the UK in 1989 and some 70,000 are already on the road. Malaysia, ike the UK, is a right hand drive county. The cars seling in Britain, called the 400-seres, are a line of mid-size family cars with Misubishi technology. The engine is light and very economical on petrol Features the car offers include Ss generously padded seats with good back support and a device to reduce engine noise for peaceful motoring, The F-P. range of super minicars has been expanded to include 3 new versions, the P.C., the P.S. and the P90. All have power: ful engines with a top speed of 170 kph and feature fog lights, It the weather is on the bright side, the roof folds down elec: tronically. The F.P. range is being marketed as easy-to-drive city cars and is available in a variety of bright colours. Power- steering is useful for fitting into tight comers in the city. However, for long journeys the lack of space might be an inconvenience. NM has responded to the public demand for multi-purpose vehicles, with a range of exciting new models including the ‘Space Runner, Space Wagon, and L300. Now with the Space Gear (L400), MM goes a step further, offering a vehicle that combines the versatility and practicality of a van with the per- formance and comfort of a top-ofthe-range car. The Space Gear comfortably seats up to seven adults, with seats that can be positioned in a variety of ways. Notable in the Space Gear's design is a “semi-cabover’, with the front of the passenger compartment situated over the engine. This allows for greater protection in a crash and very litle wind noise. The front engine plan also allows for a totally flat floor, which makes the most of the interior space.+ > & Match the following types of cars with the Vocabulaay Exercises features. Some tenures might be used more Jee? © 1 Look at the following words in bold in the text than once. [ors car, tamil Cat or and try to explain them: in cB, Yano ar styling, suspension system, ensures, rear, timousine; storage, airbag, crash tests, interior, fabric, manufacturer, continental, padded, support, motoring, marketed, power-steering, inconvenience, multi-purpose, versatility. positioned, compartment prestigious, expensive, fast, safe, two-seater, trendy, reliable, economical, easy to park, manoeuvrable, environmentally friendly, storage space, luxurious, comfortable, stylish, easy to drive "| 2 Match the words with the letters in the - Fill in the correct word(s) from the list below: drawing, top of the range, easy to drive, style, fog lights, 4, seal. brake, accelerator, steering wheel, top speed, off-road, seats, fuel performance dashboard, clutch, gear-stick model, back support, vehicle, righthand drive The New Star FT 4x 4 Right up at the 1) is the new star 4-wheel drive jeep. This 2) is an excellent 3) vehicle for those who like driving on rough terrain. One of its special features is power-steering, Which makes it Very 4) ..s.:nnn INS) up to 6 people and each seat contains a special 6) for a very comfortable ride. ‘The manufacturers have stuck with the 7) of the preceeding FS 4x4 model but this new 8) will have 9) for driving in poor weather conditions. Its new improved engine enables the car to reach a(n) 10) of 200 b c d e ¥ kph and the improved 11) ... Of 13.4 kilome- tres per litre makes it much more economical to run. ‘As the FT 4x4 is aimed mainly at the UK market, itis b. tyre, bumper, rear windscreen, door handle, boot only available with 12) . but itis hoped that it headrest, windscreen wiper, indicator, exhaust will be one of the best selling cars of 1996. pipe, wing mivor, number plate, rear lights Follow - up Activities © Read the text of Part 4 again and make brief notes about the special features of each car. 4 wheel drive e.g.new suspension system ® vaso # P © F.P. Range @ Space Gear Imagine you are a car salesman. Choose one of the cars and, using the notes you made before and the expressions below, try to persuade your partner to buy it. (| were you, 'd..., !suggest «In your position, I'd .. strongly/highly recommend... ete) © Which car of those mentioned in the text would you recommend for: A family of 6 with a dog? A businessman? A middle-aged man? Your own family? Why? 20