VII. Suggested activities
1. Speak on the following situations:
A) you need to buy a new washing machine. List the reasons;
B) there is no washing machine in your apartment. You want to do your laundry
and you go to the Laundromat. One of your neighbors doesn't know how the
washing machine works. Try to explain.
2. Make up dialogues using expressions from sections IV and V.
3. Describe the washing machine that was advertised on TV yesterday.
4. Interview your classmates on the utilities and household appliances their
apartments and houses have.
Lesson 15
RENTING A CAR
I. NOTE
Renting a car is a good idea if you want to travel extensively in the United States
Driving provides a feel for a country that you cannot acquire by traveling on train or
plane. Also, driving offers flexibility – you can stop and start when you feel like it.
If you shop around, you can get tremendous bargains when renting a car. Most
major companies offer special weekend and seven-day discounts. Greatest savings
are to be had with an unlimited mileage plan. Even though distances are greater in the
U.S. than in most countries, gas is less expensive, so you will not ruin your travel
budget by driving.
A final note: most car rental agencies require that you be 21 or more to drive,
have a valid license, and that you have a major credit card.
II. DIALOGUE
You: I'd like to rent a car for several weeks.
Rental Agent: Do you have a reservation?
You: No, I don't.
Rental Agent: Would you like subcompact, compact, midsize, or luxury car?
You: I don't need much room, just good fuel economy and safety. What do you recommend?
Rental Agent: I have a Chevrolet Caprice ready. Would that be all right?
You: Fine. How much does it cost?
Rental Agent: Well, if you are renting for a week or more, I would recommend our
unlimited mileage plan.
You: How does it work?
Rental Agent: You pay a flat rate for a week and you can drive as much as you want.
You can also drop off the car at any of our agencies nationwide. You'll start off with
a full tank of gas. Try to fill it up just before you drop off the car, because we charge
more than a regular gas station.
You: OK. I'll take it. Where do I sign?
Rental Agent: I'll need to make a copy of your credit card. You can start filling out
this form.
IV. IDIOMS
Lemon
(something defective)
Have you see Joanne's new car yet?
Yeah. It looks good, but she's had nothing but problems with it.
That's too bad. It sounds like she got a real lemon.
She sure did! No sooner did she drive it home from the dealer's than it proved
defective and started breaking down.
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