Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions in Exercise 1. Give answers that are true for you. Answer some more questions.

ü How often would you drive?

ü How much cargo (stuff) would you carry in your car?

ü Do you have bikes or other sports equipment to transport?

ü Do you live in an area with bad weather or difficult driving conditions?

ü Would you need to tow a trailer?

ü Are you on a tight budget?

ü Are you looking for a car with great fuel economy?

ü What are your must-have features (leather seats, backup camera)?

ü How much garage or parking space do you have?

ü Would you use children’s car seats?

ü What is more important to you: fuel efficiency or safety?

ü Do you like the wind in your hair?

Below are seven common body types of vehicles. Complete the text below with the names of body types (1-8). Mind the pronunciation of these words.

[′ku:peɪ]   [ɪs'teɪt]  ['hæʧbæk]  ['pɪkʌp]

[′es ju:′vi]   [sɪ'dæn]  [kən'vɜ:təbl]

* estate car (Br)=station wagon (Am)

saloon (Br)=sedan (Am)

Car bodies have come in many different types. In early days most cars were open, without a fixed top. Now, in addition to ¹_____, most cars are closed. The most common styles include coupes and sedans. A ²____  is a two-door car with a small back seat. A ³____ usually has four doors and seats four or five people. It is one of the most popular styles because it is big enough for adults to sit comfortably. A car with a hatch-type rear door that can be lifted up to allow things to be put in is called a ⁴____. It is similar to an ⁵____, however the latter is longer and is more likely to have the roofline extended to the rear of the car to maximize the cargo space. By the end of the 20th century, however, they had been mostly replaced by minivans and ⁶____. The latter have multiple rows of seating, and can usually drive off-road. A ⁷____ isa vehicle with an open part at the back in which goods can be carried. Today in North America, it is mostly used as a passenger car.

* latter - последний (из двух названных)

4. You are going to listen to the conversation. Match the questions and the replies. Make sure you know the words in italics below.

market – автосалон ( здесь ), to show around – показать , no sweat – никаких проблем

Now listen and check your answers. Answer the following questions.

1. What was the purpose of the woman’s visit?

2. What types of vehicles did Robert show to Mary?

3. Why wasn’t Mary sure that the cars shown by Robert wouldn’t fit her family?

4. How did Robert suggest to solve Mary’s problem?