Intermediate 2 Unit 1

Unit 1
Buying A Car

Ad
a. What was the purpose of the radio ad? Mark the correct answer.
1. To convince people to buy used cars
2. To convince people to buy a car at Car City
3. To introduce Ron and Lara to the listeners

b. What did you hear on the radio? Mark the correct answer.
1. A news report about Car City
2. An interview with two car dealers
3. An interview with two people who bought cars

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c. In the radio ad, Lara says that the spoke to her sister, Natalie, about her new car.
Read their conversation. Mark who said each sentence.

LARA NATALIE

1. “I just bought a brand-new Beamer Coyote.”

2. “It’s automatic and it has all the latest features.”

3. “Wow! Where did you buy it?”

4. “At Car City. I got a really good price.”

5. “I paid ten percent as a down payment and I’m paying the
rest off in monthly payments.”

6. “I don’t believe it! I also bought a car there last week.”

7. “ I got a great deal on a second-hand car at the

end-of-year sale.”
8. “That’s great! You get real value for your money at Car City,
don’t you?”

d. Car City also advertises in the newspaper. Mark the newspaper ad that is for Car City.

Ad 2
If you’re looking for a great deal, then
Ad 3 look no further!
Come on down to our end-of-year sale
and pick out the car of your choice.
Are you looking for the car of With a variety of new and used cars
your dreams? to choose from and very reasonable
Are you interested in only the prices, you won’t find a better deal!
best that money can buy?
Then we are the place for you!
We carry only luxury models Ad 1
fitted with the latest features. For really low prices that everyone can
So if you are interested in afford,call us now!
only the newest and the best, We offer unbeatable deals on used cars
make an appointment with our and used car parts. Payment on a cash-
showroom salespeople. only basis.

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e. Discuss your choice with a partner. Explain why the ad you chose is suitable and why the
other two are not.

f. Read the sentences from the radio ad. Replace the underlined words with words or
expressions from the box below.

at another place • for the same money • happy • newest • promise • wonderful

1. At Car City you’ll find fantastic bargains!

At Car City you'll find wonderful bargains
_______________________________________________________________________
2. He bought a car somewhere else and he isn’t satisfied with it.
He bought a car at another placeand he isn't happy with it.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. I could have bought the latest model of the same car at the same price.
I could have bought the newest model of hte same car for the same money
_______________________________________________________________________

4. We guarantee that you won’t find a better deal anywhere.

We promise that you't find a better deal anywhere
_______________________________________________________________________

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Buying A Used Car

a. What was the purpose of the text, “Buying A Used Car”? Mark the correct answer.

1. To advertise a car dealer

2. To explain about different kinds of cars
3. To give advice on buying a used car
4. To persuade someone to buy a new car

b. Mark the sentences that match the suggestions given in the ad.

1. Before you go to a used-car dealer, think about what kind of car you want and
which features you would like it to have.
2. It is a good idea to go to a used-car dealer alone, because a friend’s advice can
sometimes confuse you.
3. Most car dealers are reliable, so you don’t need to test-drive the car you plan to buy.
4. Always take the car to be checked by a mechanic before you buy it.
5. If you want to lower the price, try bargaining with the dealer.

c. Circle the correct answer.

1. Which expression means “decide”? make up your mind / have in mind

2. When buyers bargain about the price, they want to make it higher / lower.
3. You “ought to” means you must / should.
4. “You ought to have it checked” means:
you ought to check it / you ought to get somebody else to check it.

d. Write three pieces of advice about one of the following topics: buying a new car, renting
an apartment, going on a diet. Share your advice with a partner.
You can begin with these words:
You should… You ought to...
It’s a good idea to... If...
Don’t…

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The Car
a. Which sentences from the dialogue, “The Car”, express refusal?

This isn't exactly what I had in mind

________________________________________________________________________
Nothis just isn't what I need
________________________________________________________________________
This car simply isn't what I wanted
________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

b. Who says sentences like these? For each sentence circle the speaker, C (for Customer) or
D (for Dealer), and mark the function (what the speaker is trying to do).

Persuading Accepting Refusing

1. “You won’t find a better deal anywhere else.” C/D ____ ____ ____

2. “This is just what I’m looking for. I’ll take it!” C/D ____ ____ ____
3. “I can offer you an excellent monthly payment plan.” C/D ____ ____ ____
4. “No…This is definitely not what I had in mind.” C/D ____ ____ ____
5. “I really can’t afford this car.” C/D ____ ____ ____
6. “This car is exactly what I want. Do you accept checks?” C/D ____ ____ ____
7. “We have other fantastic bargains to offer.” C/D ____ ____ ____

c. Complete the dialogue by writing what the customer says. Then share and practice your
dialogue with a partner.

Car dealer: Here it is. Isn’t it beautiful?

Yes, but it is not the color I am looking for
Customer: (refusing) ______________________________________________________

Car dealer: And it’s only $5,000.

I'm also not convinced by the price.
Customer: (refusing) ______________________________________________________

Car dealer: I could lower the price to $4,000.

mmm.. I don't think so, it still seems high to me.
Customer: (refusing) ______________________________________________________

Car dealer: What if I let you pay it off in 12 monthly payments?

12 months is fine I can accept that.
Customer: (accepting) _____________________________________________________

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Conditionals: Real
a. Read the advice about buying a used car. Match the ends of the sentences in column B to
their beginnings in column A to make real conditional sentences.

A B

1. If you want to find a good dealer, 3

____ a. he will probably lower the price.

2. If you don’t take a used car to be 5

____ b. you can ask the dealer for monthly payments.
checked by a mechanic,

3. If you bargain with the dealer, 1

____ c. ask your friends to recommend one.

4. If you take a friend with you, 4

____ d. it will be easier for you to choose a car.

5. If you can’t pay for the car in cash, 2

____ e. you might buy a car with engine problems.

b. Add three more real conditionals sentences giving advice about used cars.
If it is not what you are looking for, you can look for another agency.
1. ______________________________________________________________________
If the price seems high to you, you can make an offer with the seller.
2. ______________________________________________________________________
If you're not convinced, it's probably not what you're looking for.
3. ______________________________________________________________________

c. Complete the short ad for a car dealer by filling in suitable words in each space.

are • buy • come • find • get • give • let • need • show • want

LOOKING FOR A CAR?

COME TO CAR CITY!
want
If you (1) ____________ come
a good car dealer, you should (2) ____________ to us!
are
If you (3) ____________ will show
interested in the latest models, we (4) ___________ them to you.
find
If you (5) ____________ will let
a car you like, we (6) ____________ you test-drive it.
need
If you (7) ____________ will give
a comfortable payment plan, we (8) ____________ it to you.
buy
If you (9) ____________ will get
from us, you (10) ____________ great service.

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