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Unit 4 Buying A Car

Listening - Ad
Reading - Buying A Used Car
Speaking - The Car
Grammar - Real
Vocabulary - Cars
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Unit 3 Buying a Car

Lesson 1 Ad
STEP 1 Explore
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Announcer:
It's the end-of-the-year sale, and here at Car City you'll find fantastic bargains! We have
brand-new and used cars, economy-sized cars, and luxury models, all at reasonable
prices! Don't make the same mistake that Ron Gardner made. He bought a used luxury car
somewhere else and isn't satisfied with it. Ron, tell us about it.
Ron:
That's right. My name's Ron, and I just bought a used car about a week ago. If I had come to
Car City first, I could've bought the latest model of the same car at the same price! And with
extra features, too.
Announcer:
Lara Davids, tell us about the wonderful deal you got at Car City.
Lara:
Hi. I'm Lara! I just bought a brand-new Beamer Coyote. It's so beautiful! It's automatic and
has all the latest features! The best part is the price. I paid ten percent as a down payment,
and I'm paying the rest off in monthly payments. When I told my sister about it, she said
that she had just bought a car here, too, and had gotten a really great deal. Everybody's
coming here, so if you don't come now, there won't be any cars left!
Announcer:
You heard it, folks. Car City is the place to buy cars. We guarantee you won't find a better
deal anywhere!
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STEP 2 Practice
1/5 Listen to the ad for Car City, and then complete the sentences
1.

2.

3.
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2/5 Listen to the ad for Car City. Then Fill in the table with the information about Ron
and Lara.
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Test for Lesson 1

1. Why isn't Ron satisfied?

He doesn't have enough money to buy a car.
He doesn't like luxury cars.
He paid too much money for a used car.
His new car doesn't work.

2. What will happen if people don't come to Car City soon?

All the cars will have been sold.
There won't be any payments available.
The sale will be over.
There will be only used cars.

3. Lara just bought a used Beamer Coyote.

True
False
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4. Lara paid for her car in cash.

True
False

5. Which of these cars does Car City not have?

brand-new cars
sports cars
luxury cars
used cars
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Lesson 2 Buying a Used Car

STEP 1 Explore
Buying A Used Car
When buying a used car, the first rule is: Don't go alone! Get a friend to go with
you. Also, if you decide to buy a car through a used-car dealer, try to have
someone recommend a good dealer.
Next, decide what kind of car you have in mind. Consider the different features that you'd
like your car to have. For example, do you want an automatic gearshift? Do you want the
latest luxury model, or something older?
When you have found a car you like, ask the dealer to let you drive it. Before you make up
your mind, you ought to have it checked by a mechanic. If he is satisfied with it, you can
then start bargaining with the dealer about the method of payment and price.
STEP 2 Practice
Read "Buying A Used Car." Then put what you should do and what you shouldn't do in the
correct place in the table.
Buying A Used Car
When buying a used car, the first rule is: Don't go alone! Get a friend to go with
you. Also, if you decide to buy a car through a used-car dealer, try to have
someone recommend a good dealer.
Next, decide what kind of car you have in mind. Consider the different features that you'd
like your car to have. For example, do you want an automatic gearshift? Do you want the
latest luxury model, or something older?
When you have found a car you like, ask the dealer to let you drive it. Before you make up
your mind, you ought to have it checked by a mechanic. If he is satisfied with it, you can
then start bargaining with the dealer about the method of payment and price.

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2/7 Read the instructions about buying a used car. Then fill in the missing words to
complete this advertisement.
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3/7. Choose the correct answer.

Buying A Used Car
When buying a used car, the first rule is: Don't go alone! Get a friend to go with
you. Also, if you decide to buy a car through a used-car dealer, try to have
someone recommend a good dealer.
Next, decide what kind of car you have in mind. Consider the different features that you'd
like your car to have. For example, do you want an automatic gearshift? Do you want the
latest luxury model, or something older?
When you have found a car you like, ask the dealer to let you drive it. Before you make up
your mind, you ought to have it checked by a mechanic. If he is satisfied with it, you can
then start bargaining with the dealer about the method of payment and price.

1. If "you have a car in mind," it means...

you want to hear about all the cars on offer.
you can't stop thinking about a certain car.
there's a certain car you are thinking of buying.
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you have no idea which car you would like to buy.

2. If a dealer comes recommended, it usually means...
he's very bad.
he has a good reputation.
his prices are the cheapest in town.
you can't trust him.

4/7. Which of the following is not a method of payment?

Down payment
Signature
Installments
Cash
Check
Credit card

5/6. In "Buying a Used Car," you are given good advice. Put the advice below into the order
given in the notice.
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6/7 Vicky has just bought a used car from a dealer and is very unhappy. She calls her friend
Jenny to tell her about it. Complete the conversation below.
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7/7 Complete the sentences.

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Test
Choose the correct answer.
Buying A Used Car
When buying a used car, the first rule is: Don't go alone! Get a friend to go with
you. Also, if you decide to buy a car through a used-car dealer, try to have
someone recommend a good dealer.
Next, decide what kind of car you have in mind. Consider the different features that you'd
like your car to have. For example, do you want an automatic gearshift? Do you want the
latest luxury model, or something older?
When you have found a car you like, ask the dealer to let you drive it. Before you make up
your mind, you ought to have it checked by a mechanic. If he is satisfied with it, you can
then start bargaining with the dealer about the method of payment and price.

1. The word "he" in "if he is satisfied" refers to

the friend.
the driver.
the dealer.
the mechanic.

2. Which word or expression in the text means "suggest"?

make up your mind
decide
consider
recommend
3. You ought to have the car checked by a mechanic because
the mechanic can help you get a good bargain.
you may not have made up your mind.
the dealer may not be satisfied with its quality.
it may look good but not be of good quality.
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4. It is important to go with someone when you are planning to buy a car.

True
False
5. You should have the car checked by a mechanic before making up your mind.
True
False
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Lesson 3 Accident
STEP 1 Explore

Ben: Fran! Look! I've found an old gramophone.

Fran: Good for you Dad! How much do they want for it?
Ben: Twenty pounds. Should I buy it?
Fran: Yeah. Sure! Wait! You know you're not supposed to carry things like that on your
own. You have a bad back.
Ben: Fran, don't worry. I can take care of myself.
Fran: Be careful with that. I don't want you to hurt yourself.
Ben: Ow! Ow!
Fran: Oh Dad!
Ben: I hurt my back!
Fran: I told you not to carry it by yourself.
Ben: I need to lie down.
Store clerk: What happened? Is everything OK?
Fran: My father, he hurt his back.
Store clerk: Oh no. I'll go get help.
Fran: Are you OK?
Ben: I've been better.
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STEP 2 Practice

1/7 The father and the daughter are at...

an antiques store.
an electronics store.
an outdoor sale.
a fair.

2/7 The father doesn't want any help. He's being...

helpful.
flexible.
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stubborn.
generous.

3/7 When the father says, "I've been better," he means that...
he will feel better if someone gets help.
he doesn't think he will get better.
he hopes he will feel better soon.
he had days in the past when he felt better.

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5/7 Fran, the daughter, writes an e-mail to her friend about what happened. Complete the
e-mail by dragging the correct answers into place. There are more words than you need.
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6/7 Put these events in the correct order, according to the video.

7/7 Choose the correct answer.

A gramophone is used to...
send messages.
write letters.
watch television.
play music.
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Test
Choose the correct answer.

1. Why doesn't the daughter want her father to carry the gramophone?
She's worried about his back.
She sees a better one.
She doesn't want him to break it.
She doesn't think it's for sale.
2. When the daughter says, "Good for you," she means it's good that...
her father found something nice to buy.
her father is carrying the gramophone.
her father's back does not hurt.
her father is lying down on the couch.
3. The daughter doesn't want her father to...
lie down on the couch and rest.
buy the gramophone.
carry the gramophone on his own.
spend so much money.
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4. After the father hurts his back, the daughter helps him put the gramophone back on the
table.
True
False
We don't know.

5. Why does the salesperson ask if everything is OK?

The daughter hurt herself.
The daughter is crying.
The father looks like he is in pain.
The gramophone is broken.
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Lesson 3 The Car

1. Explore
Listen to the conversation. If you need help, use the student tools.

Step 2. Practice

- Here it is. Only $5,000.

- Hmmm. This isn't exactly what I had in mind.
- Well, I could lower the price to $4,000.
- No... this just isn't what I need.
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- I could paint it for you. What color would you like?

- No. I'm sorry. This car simply isn't what I wanted.
Choose the correct answer.
1/8 Who most likely are the speakers?
Good friends
A husband and a wife
A salesperson and a customer
A driving instructor and a student

2/8 Where does this conversation mostly likely take place?

In a showroom
At a traffic junction
At a car wash
In a parking lot

3/8 What is the man trying to convince the woman to do?

Rent a car
Park her car
Buy a car
Wash his car
4/8 What does the man offer to do?
Park the car
Wash the car
Find a different car
Paint the car
5/8 What does the woman think about the car?
It's not the kind of car she wants.
It's too expensive.
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It's exactly what she needs.

She likes the color.
6/8 What will the woman probably do next?
Buy the car anyway
Ask for a reduction
Walk away
Take the car for a drive
7/8 What's the best response to the statement?
Please follow the instructions provided by your browser in order to activate your
microphone.
"This isn't exactly what I had in mind."
Here it is. Only $5,000.
Sure. I'll take it!
I could lower the price to $4,000.

8/8 What's the best response to the question?

Your microphone is not available. Please make sure it is connected and try again. (Error
code: 505)
"I could paint it for you. What color would you like?"
The blue car is only $5000.
Yes, she'd like to paint the car.
No thanks, this car simply isn't what I wanted.*

Step 3 Interact 1
Take part in the conversation. Select the speaker you would like to practice.
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Lesson 4 : Conditionals : Real

Step 1 Explore

Listen to the examples of the grammar point. If you need help, click on See Explanation.
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Step 2 Practice

Review the grammar point and do the tasks that follow. If you need help, use the student
tools.

1/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

2/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

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3/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

4/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

5/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

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6/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

7/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

8/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

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9/9 Drag the correct answer/s into place.

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STEP 3 Test
1. Drag the correct answer/s into place.

2. Drag the correct answer/s into

place.

3. Drag the correct answer/s into

place.
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4. Drag the correct answer/s into place.

5. Drag the correct answer/s into

place.
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LESSON 5 CARS
STEP 1 Explore
Read and listen to each item in the vocabulary list. Click each item for more information.

STEP 2 Practice
Review the vocabulary list and do the tasks that follow. If you need help, use the student tools.

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STEP 3 TEST
1. Select the correct answer from the drop-down list.

2. Select the correct answer from the drop-down list.

3. Select the correct answer from the drop-down list.

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4. Select the correct answer from the drop-down list.

5. Select the correct answer from the drop-down list.

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10. Select the correct answer from the drop-down list.

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