Learn English with American English File 4

• ☐ ☐ ☐ unconscious [adj] - not awake, not conscious
• ☐ ☐ ☐ rent a car [exp] - pay money to borrow a car from a company (AmE)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ hire a car [exp] - pay money to borrow a car from a company (BrE)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a driving license [n] - a license that proves you know how to drive a car
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a compact [n] - a small car
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a three-door [n] - a car with three doors
• ☐ ☐ ☐ an automatic (car) [n] - a car with automatic transmission (so no clutch or gear shifter)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a manual (car) [n] - a car with manual transmission (so with a clutch and a gear shifter)
• ☐ ☐ ☐ models [n] - types of cars
• ☐ ☐ ☐ promising [adj] - positive, probably successful or useful
• ☐ ☐ ☐ run through [phv] - review, describe, go over
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the basics [n] - the main or most important points
• ☐ ☐ ☐ petrol [n] - fuel for a car, gas, gasoline
• ☐ ☐ ☐ the petrol tank [n] - the place in a car that holds petrol
• ☐ ☐ ☐ parking tickets [n] - fines for parking in the wrong place
• ☐ ☐ ☐ speeding fines [n] - fines for driving too fast
• ☐ ☐ ☐ a one-way rental [exp] - rent a car, drive somewhere, and not return the car to the car rental agency
• ☐ ☐ ☐ paperwork [n] - forms and papers that must be filled out

[n] - noun,  [v] - verb,  [phv] - phrasal verb,  [adj] - adjective,  [exp] - expression

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Jenny

• Jenny is an American.
• She is married to an English man named Rob.
• Jenny is visiting Rob's father in England (Henry).
• Jenny needs to rent a car.

1. An unconscious man was found _______.
   in London
   at Heathrow
   on the street
   near the hospital
   
   
2. Jenny _______ hired a car at this agency before.
   has
   hasn't
   
   
3. Jenny wants to hire a _______ car.
   small automatic
   large automatic
   small manual
   large manual
   
   
4. Jenny needs the car for _______.
   5 days
   9 days
   15 days
   19 days
   
   
5. The woman recommends _______
   a boxcar course
   a van to haul horses
   a Vauxhall Corsa
   a valiant Corsair
   
   
6. The car costs _______
   16 pounds per day
   50 pounds per day
   60 pounds per day
   65 pounds per day
   
   
7. Jenny must bring back the car _______
   if she gets a speeding ticket
   with a full tank of gas
   in the morning
   alone
   
   
8. Jenny wants to leave the car _______
   at Henry's house
   at Luke's flat
   at the airport
   in London
   
   
9. Janny ______ driven in the U.K. before.
   has
   hasn't
   
   

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Directions: Read the question prompt and the answer. Then make a logical question using the verb(s) provided.

1. Q: What _______________ for? (look)

   What kind of car is Jenny looking for?

   A: A compact

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2. Q: How _______________ car? (need)

   How long does she need the car?
   How many days does she need the car?

   A: Nine days

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3. Q: Does _______________ manual? (want)

   Does she want an automatic or a manual?

   A: An automatic

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4. Q: How _______________ day? (cost)

   How much does it cost per day?

   A: 65 pounds per day

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5. Q: Can _______________ airport? (leave)

   Can she leave the car at the airport?

   A: Yes

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6. Q: Has _______________ before? (drive)

   Has she driven (a car) in the U.K. before?

   A: Yes

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Directions: Write sentences about the video clip using the words given. You can change the word form or add words, but you cannot change the word order. Use a present time frame (tense).
( ) = optional   [ ] = necessary

Instrucciones: Escriba oraciones sobre el videoclip usando las palabras dadas. Puede cambiar la forma de la palabra o agregar palabras, pero no puede cambiar el orden de las palabras. Usa el tiempo presente.

Instrucciones: Escribe oraciones sobre el videoclip usando las palabras dadas. Puede cambiar la forma de las palabras o agregar palabras, pero no puede cambiar el orden de las palabras. Usa tiempo presente.

지시 : 주어진 단어를 사용하여 비디오 클립에 대한 문장을 씁니다. 어형을 변경하거나 단어를 추가할 수 있지만 어순은 변경할 수 없습니다. 현재 시제를 사용합니다.

Jenny / walk / car / rental / agency

Jenny walks into a car rental agency.

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news / broadcast / mention / man / find / unconscious / Heathrow / Airport

A news broadcast mentions (that) a man was found unconscious at Heathrow Airport.

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woman / ask / see / Jenny / drive / license

The woman asks to see Jenny's [driving/driver's] license.

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woman / suggest / three / door / compact

The woman suggests a three-door compact.

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Jenny / need / car / nine / day

Jenny needs [the/a] car for nine days.

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Jenny / want / car / automatic / transmission / because / she / not / drive / manual

Jenny wants a car with automatic transmission because she can't drive a manual.

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woman / recommend / Vauxhall Corsa / which / cost / 65 / pound / day

The woman recommends a Vauxhall Corsa, which costs 65 pounds per day.

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Jenny / must / return / car / full / tank / petrol

Jenny must return the car with a full tank of petrol.

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Jenny / have / pay / additional / charge / because / she / want / leave / car / airport

Jenny has to pay an additional charge because she wants to leave the car at the airport.

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Jenny / drive / U.K. / before / so / drive / left / not / problem

Jenny has driven in the U.K. before, so driving on the left is not a problem.

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woman / take / Jenny / outside / look / car

The woman takes Jenny outside (in order) to look at the car.

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they / will / go / paperwork / afterwards

They will go [through/over] the paperwork afterwards.

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Directions: With a partner or in a group, listen to the conversation and then try to act out the situation. Focus on intonation, stress, and rhythm.

Instrucciones: Con un compañero o en grupo, escucha la conversación y trata de representar la situación.

Instrucciones: Com um companheiro ou em grupo, escute a conversa e trate de representar a situação.

지시 사항 : 파트너와 함께 또는 그룹으로 대화를 듣고 상황을 연기해봅시다. 억양, 강세, 리듬에 집중하세요.

• Agent:
  Hello. Can I help you?
• Jenny:
  Oh hi. I'd like to rent a car please.
• Agent:
  Have you hired from us before?
• Jenny:
  No.
• Agent:
  Okay, could I see your driving license please?

• Agent:
  So what kind of car are you looking for?
• Jenny:
  Oh, nothing too big. It's just for me.
• Agent:
  Okay. So a compact. Three-door?
• Jenny:
  Yeah, that'll be fine.
• Agent:
  For how long?
• Jenny:
  Umm, nine days.
• Agent:
  Automatic or manual?
• Jenny:
  An automatic please.
• Agent:
  Any additional drivers?
• Jenny:
  No, just me.

• Agent:
  Well, we have several models I can show you, but I'd recommend the Vauxhall Corsa. It's 65 pounds per day, and that includes insurance.
• Jenny:
  That sounds promising. Can I take a look?
• Agent:
  Of course, but first I'd like to run through some of the basics. The petrol tank is full when you start, so if you return it with a full tank, there's no extra charge.
• Jenny:
  Great.
• Agent:
  But if you get any parking tickets or speeding fines, you have to pay for them yourself.
• Jenny:
  Fair enough.

• Jenny:
  Would it be possible to leave the car at the airport?
• Agent:
  No problem, but that's a one-way rental, so there's an additional charge of 50 pounds.
• Jenny:
  Okay.
• Agent:
  And one last thing? Have you driven in the U.K. before?
• Jenny:
  Yes I have, so driving on the left is not a problem.
• Agent:
  That's good.

1. The TV news broadcast mentions that an unconscious man was found at the airport. Who do you think he is? What do you think happened to him?
2. What kind of car does Jenny hire/rent? Why?
3. If you were Jenny, what kind of car would you rent? Why?
4. Have you ever driven a manual? Which do you prefer - a manual or an automatic? Why?
5. How much does it cost to hire/rent a car in your country? What are some of the rules or restrictions?
6. What is your dream car? What kind of car do you actually drive?