Speaking and listening – Pre-intermediate – Upper-intermediate

Let’s talk about CARS

Conversation cards

Do you (or your family) have a What’s your favourite car? Do you think cars are expensive?
car? What make is it? Give make and model. Explain. Are they affordable to the
How often do you drive it? What is your dream car? average family or individual?
What are the most popular cars?

Can you drive a car? Do you have In your opinion, which cars are What makes a good driver?
a driving license? the best? The most reliable? Give at least three
Explain how to get one. The most prestigious? The characteristics and explain your
cheapest? The most expensive? choice.

Have you ever been in a car Which countries produce cars? Are traffic jams a problem
accident - or seen one? Make a list of countries and car where you live?
Talk about it. makes. How could they be solved?

In your opinion, are men or New vs. used cars. Could you live without a car?
women better drivers? What’s the difference? Are there other ways of getting
Why do you think so? Compare pros and cons. around where you live?

What is important to you when Explain what a hybrid car is. (do What kind of fuel do cars run
buying a car? research if necessary) on? Make a list of fuels, prices,
(e.g. price, make, model, colour, etc.) Would you buy one? advantages and disadvantages.

Is car insurance compulsory? Car theft, carjacking, hit-and- Do you ever watch car racing?
How does it work? run, joyriding. Are any of these What kinds of motor sports do
What kinds do you know? ‘car crimes’ a problem in the area you know? Make a list.
you live in? Explain.

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Match BrE (left) with AmE words (right)
1 bonnet a trunk
2 boot b hood
auto rickshaw   3 estate car c sedan
convertible   4 indicator d station wagon
4 5
estate car   5 number plate e tire
F1 car   6 petrol f turn signal
hatchback   6 7 saloon g license plate
Hummer   7 8 tyre i driver’s license
classic car   9 driving license i gas(oline)
pick-up truck   9
8
rocket car  
saloon   Work in a group. Label
SUV   all the car parts you
know. Make a list.
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