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Topic: BUYING A CAR

VOCABULARY BUILDER:

Test drive = A quick check to test how the car drives

Extended warranty = A warranty that goes beyond the basic one ("factory warranty")

Lemon =
A colloquial (slang) term for a car that's in bad condition, doesn't run well, etc.

Hybrid =
A car that has both a regular engine, and which can (partly) be charged electrically

Pick-up (truck) =
A small truck with an open storage space in the back

Gas mileage =
How many miles (or kilometers) a car gets per gallon (or liter); also referred to as "fuel efficiency"

EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Remember to choose the most natural-sounding answer.

1. How many miles/kilometers does the car __________ on it?
  have
  include
  drive

2. Are you the ____________ owner?
  innovative
  original
  primary

3. Can you _____________ the price a little?
  lower
  lessen
  weaken

4. How many miles ______________ gallon does this car get?
  in the
  to the
  for a

5. There seems to be a lot of ______________ on the sides.
  rusty
  rusting
  rust

6. Can I ________________ you know tomorrow? = Can I have until tomorrow to decide?
  make
  get
  let

7. I'd rather buy a new car than a _________________ ( = previously owned) one.
  used
  use
  used up

8. Is there anything that needs to be _________________ right away?
  made
  fixed
  executed

9. Do the _____________ ( = stopping mechanism) work well?
  breakers
  stoppers
  brakes

10. I'm looking for a _____________ ( = dependable) car.
  reliable
  resourceful
  relatable

CHECK ANSWERS (Your answers will be displayed in a new window)

THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:

The sticker price is $22,000. = The price suggested by the manufacturer (the company that makes the car) is $22,000.

This is the most economical car in its class. = This is the most affordable (= least expensive) car of its type.

I'll throw that in free of charge. = I won't charge you for that additional item.

The price isn't negotiable. = I can't/won't lower the price.

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