MOTORING Discuss Have you ever driven or been
MOTORING
Discuss �Have you ever driven or been driven in a foreign country? �How was it different from driving in your country? �What was the most alarming thing about it? �Which side of the road do people drive on?
Exercise A 1 �Look at the photos on page 84. What places are shown, do you think? �What are the differences between traffic in the photos and the traffic in your town or city?
Listening A 2 In Britain They drive on the left. Drivers stop at pedestrian crossings to let people cross. Everyone in the car must wear a seat belt. In the USA They drive on the right. Most drivers seem to ignore the speed limits. There are special lanes for cars carrying passengers. The speed limit is 30 mph You can overtake on the in towns. inside. The speed limit is 70 mph You can turn right at a on motorways/highways. red traffic light. There are lots of
Group work �What is equivalent information about driving in your country?
VOCABULARY-Explain the meaning �Pedestrian crossing = zebra crossing �Seat belt Fasten the seat belt �Speed limit �Mph=mille per hour 1 mille=1. 609 kilometres �Kph=kilometre per hour 1 km=0. 6214 mille �Motorway UK/highway/freeway �Roundabout = traffic circle �Lane �Overtake �Road sign �One-way
Exercise B 1 What do the signs mean? � 1. You have to stop if a pedestrian wants to cross the road. � 2. You should drive slowly because there’s a school ahead. � 3. You have to drive carefully because you’re approaching a crossroads. � 4. You have to stop until it’s safe to drive on. � 5. You can’t drive any motor vehicle on this road. � 6. You mustn’t drive at less than 30.
� 7. You have to keep driving in this direction-it’s a one-way street. � 8. You shouldn’t park here. � 9. You have to observe motorway regulations. � 10. You mustn’t drive over 40. � 11. You can’t drive on this road-only cyclists and pedestrians are allowed. � 12. You can stop for a picnic.
Vocabulary from the text �Proceed= to continue to do something that has already been planed (formal) �Safety tips=a helpful piece of advice about how to stay safe and sound �Provide=to give something to someone or make it available to them, because they need it or want it �Reminder=something that makes you notice, remember or think about something
�Unattended=left alone without anyone in charge �Claim= to state that you have right to take something that is legally yours �Assign=to make someone responsible for a particular person or thing �Party=a group of people who go somewhere together or do a job together �If applicable=if you have any �Prior to= before (formal) �Counter personnel=people who work at the place where you can pay or are served in a shop, bank etc.
�Supply=to provide people with something that they need or want �Valuables=things that you own that are worth a lot of money �Trunk / boot UK=the part at the back of a car where you can put bags �Glove compartment=a small cupboard in a car in front of the passenger’s seat, where things such as maps can be kept �Well-lit=with lots of light �Malfunction=not to work properly �Convertible=a car with a soft roof that you can fold back or remove
�Wave someone down=to signal to the driver of a car to stop by waving at them �Disabled / broken down UK=not working or in very bad condition �Pull over=to drive to the side of the road and stop your car, or make someone else do this �Bump=to hit or knock against something �Shopping mall=a group of shops together in one large covered building �Hitch hiker=someone who travels to places by getting free rides from drivers of passing cars �Headlight=one of the large lights at the front of a car �Buckle up = fasten
Now about you…
�What’s your favourite type of transport? �Do you drive or ride a bike? �Do you always stick to the traffic regulations, as a driver as well as a pedestrian? �What’s your favourite make of car? �Why? Because it’s functional? Because it saves the environment? Because it saves your money and petrol? Or because you look good in
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