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Car problems

Lesson code: 18LH-13KB-1RAFIntermediate (B1-B2)

1Warm-up

Have you ever broken down? What was the problem?

2Car vocabulary

Match the words to the pictures.

a car battery a car engine a gear stick an exhaust pipe a tyre brake pads petrol windscreen wipers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

3Why your car might break down

You are going to read a short article about why your car might break down. Before you read, discuss with a partner what you think some of the top reasons are for your car to break down. Then read the text to check your answers. Use the lines below to write down your ideas. ........................................................................................... ........................................................................................... You can review this worksheet online at www.linguahouse.com/ex1/4

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Top reasons why your car might break down

A car breakdown can be an annoying and stressful experience.

It's easy to prevent a car breakdown. For example, 20% of all breakdowns are caused by a flatbattery,

and 10% of the time people can't start their cars because they have lost their keys. You can never be sure when a car will have a problem. The older the car, the more reasons there are for the car to break down, but new cars can also develop problems. Here are some of the top reasons why a car might break down:

1. Flat or faulty battery

Driving short distances when you stop and start the car a lot will make the battery go flat. To prevent

this, go on a longer drive in the daytime, and don't use yours lights, wipers or heating. This will recharge the battery.

2. Flat tyres or damaged wheels

Measure tyre pressure regularly and also check for damage.

3. Alternator faults

The alternator recharges the battery by using power from the engine. It also provides power to the electrical parts of the car. This could become faulty or the connection might fail.

4. Fuel problems

It is quite easy to put the wrong fuel in the car, but if you do, just don't start the engine!

5. Starter motor

When a driver switches on a car, the starter motor uses electricity from the battery to start and turn the

engine. If it fails, the car won't start, and you will be stuck. Match the statements to a reason from the article about why you can't drive yourcar. There is one possible answer for each sentence.

1. "I forgot to switch my lights off when I got out of the car last night."

2. "I put diesel in my car and not unleaded petrol."

3. "When I try to start the car, nothing happens. The battery is fully charged."

4. "My car moves to the side when I drive and there is a strange noise."

5. "There is a strong smell coming from under the bonnet of the car."

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4Servicing a car

A customer goes to a garage to ask about getting her car serviced. Listen to the dialogue and fill in the

gaps. Audio

Mechanic:Good afternoon, how can we help you?

Mrs Hobbs:Good afternoon. My name is Mrs Hobbs. I want to get my car serviced. Mechanic:Okay, sure. When was the last time it was checked?

Mrs Hobbs:Er, about a year ago.

Mechanic:Okay, then we will give it a

1service. I have a free2on

Thursday if you have time to bring it then.

Mrs Hobbs:Er, what time?

Mechanic:Erm, around 9am.

Mrs Hobbs:Ah that's perfect. But I need the car back by Friday morning.

Mechanic:That should be fine. If there is a serious problem with the car though we might need toorder new

3. Then it will be a bit longer.

Mrs Hobbs:How long does a full service

4take?

Mechanic:About 3 hours. But as I said it

5if there is a serious problem.

Mrs Hobbs:Well, I think there is a problem. The oil level seems to be dropping so I think there might bea

6.

Mechanic:Well, we'll find out what the

7is when you bring the car in.

Mrs Hobbs:Okay, good. I have a few more questions. The last garage I went to charged me a lot tochange the windscreen cleaner

8. I hope you do this at a good price.

Mechanic:

9.

Mrs Hobbs:Good. Oh, I have just remembered. The

10brake light on the left side is

broken.

Mechanic:Don't worry we'll fix that.

Mrs Hobbs:And a check on the brake

11is all part of the price?

Mechanic:Yes, this definitely won't cost you any

12. Maybe you just went to an

expensive garage.

Mrs Hobbs:I think you're right.

Mechanic:I've got a good team here so we'll get the car back to you as soon as possible at a

13price.

Mrs Hobbs:Glad to hear it. See you on Thursday. Goodbye.

Mechanic:Goodbye.

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5Fixing car problems

Put the correct verb into each of the sentences.

charge check recharge repair replace service

1. The mechanic had to take out the old brake pads andthem with new ones. They were

almost worn out.

2. Pedro needs to

the crack in his windscreen. It could get much bigger and then he will need a new one.

3. Amber had to

the battery. She hadn't used her car for a long time.

4. The

for fixing the car was a lot more than Jamal had expected.

5. The garage said that they would

the oil level and the tyre pressure.

6. Stefan will

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4-Servicing a car

Mechanic:Good afternoon, how can we help you?

Mrs Hobbs:Good afternoon. My name is Mrs Hobbs. I want to get my car serviced. Mechanic:Okay, sure. When was the last time it was checked?

Mrs Hobbs:Er, about a year ago.

Mechanic:Okay, then we will give it a full service. I have a free slot on Thursday if you have time tobring it then.

Mrs Hobbs:Er, what time?

Mechanic:Erm, around 9am.

Mrs Hobbs:Ah, that's perfect. But I need the car back by Friday morning.

Mechanic:That should be fine. If there is a serious problem with the car though we might need to ordernew parts. Then it will be a bit longer.

Mrs Hobbs:How long does a full service usually take? Mechanic:About 3 hours. But as I said it depends if there is a serious problem.

Mrs Hobbs:Well, I think there is a problem. The oil level seems to be dropping so I think there might bea leak.Mechanic:Well, we'll find out what the matter is when you bring the car in.

Mrs Hobbs:Okay, good. I have a few more questions. The last garage I went to charged me a lot tochange the windscreen cleaner liquid. I hope you do this at a good price.

Mechanic:Oh absolutely.

Mrs Hobbs:Good. Oh, I have just remembered. The rear brake light on the left side is broken.

Mechanic:Don't worry we'll fix that.

Mrs Hobbs:And a check on the brake pads is all part of the price? Mechanic:Yes, this definitely won't cost you any extra. Maybe you just went to an expensive garage.

Mrs Hobbs:I think you're right.

Mechanic:I've got a good team here so we'll get the car back to you as soon as possible at a fair price.

Mrs Hobbs:Glad to hear it. See you on Thursday. Goodbye.

Mechanic:Goodbye.

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Car problems-Key

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1-Warm-up

Encourage a short discussion.

2-Car vocabulary

Students can work in pairs and then check with the teacher.

1. windscreen wipers 2. a car battery 3. a tyre 4. petrol

5. a car engine 6. an exhaust pipe 7. brake pads 8. a gear stick

3-Why your car might break down

1. flat or faulty battery 2. fuel problems

3. starter motor 4. flat tyre or damaged wheel

5. alternator faults

4-Servicing a car

Play the audio file or use your mobile device to scan the QR code.

1. full 2. slot 3. parts 4. usually

5. depends 6. leak 7. matter 8. liquid

9. Oh absolutely 10. rear 11. pads 12. extra

13. fair

5-Fixing car problems

Students can work individually and check in pairs.

1. replace 2. repair 3. recharge 4. charge 5. check 6. service

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