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 Hittin' the Road
High Beginner Lesson
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
• talk about getting a license.
• talk about car maintenance.
• discuss buying a car.

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Warm Up
Answer the questions with your teacher and classmates.

• How old were you when you started

driving?

• How often do you drive?

• Do you like driving? Why or why not?

Vocabulary Match
First, guess what each word means. Then, match the words to their definitions.

GPS
An identification card given to people who are
allowed to drive
license
A device that uses satellites to tell a location

financing A promise from a company to pay money if there is

an accident
rest area
A person who makes and repairs tools, machines,
and motors
mechanic
A place where drivers can safely take a break

insurance A loan from a bank or other company to make a

large purchase
Vocabulary Fill in the Blank
Complete the sentences with the correct vocabulary words. Then, answer the question.

The government requires drivers to have a _______________________ and car

___________________.

I have a good ___________________ who fixes my car when there is a problem.

I use ______________________ to find new places. It is easier than using a map.

He didn't have enough money to buy a new car, so he got __________________.

Is there a __________________ on this road? I'm tired and need to take a break.

GPS license financing rest area mechanic insurance

How often do you take your car to a mechanic?

Make a Story
Work with your teacher and classmates to make a story with the picture.

Take turns adding to the story. Explain what happened before, during and after the
picture. You have to continue the story from where your classmate stopped.
List
Brainstorm car maintenance with your class and make a list.

Car maintenance
• change the oil

Can you do any of these things yourself?

Pronunciation Practice
Listen to your teacher say the words. Practice saying them. Make a sentence using at
least two of the words.

A. B.

street straight

mile meal

store star

drive drove

steer stir

What else can you see during a road trip?

Did you Know?
Read about driver’s education and discuss it with your class.

Did you know:

• Some places require new drivers to

take a class.

• Driver’s education (driver’s ed)

teaches people how to stay safe
when driving.

• Many insurance companies offer a

discount for drivers who take driver’s
ed.

Did you take a driver’s ed course? When and where?

How do most people learn to drive safely in your country?
Discussion
Answer the questions with your classmates.

• What do you need to do to get a driver

license in your country?

• How often do you need to renew it?

• What age do most people get one?

Idiom
Talk to your teacher and classmates about this idiom and answer the question.

To ride shotgun = to ride in the front passenger seat

Example: I don't like to be the driver on road

trips. I prefer to ride shotgun so I can play my
favorite music.

Do you prefer to drive, ride shotgun or sit in the backseat? Explain.

Interview Role Play
Interview a classmate. One of you is the interviewer, the other is being interviewed.

Example: What was the first car that you bought?

Why ___________________________________________________________?

Who ___________________________________________________________?

When __________________________________________________________?

Where__________________________________________________________?
Grammar Practice
Let's practice! Use the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.

My car is not working. I need to get it _______________________.

I will _________________________ my driver license next month.

Did you ________________________________ the oil in the car?

Scott ___________________ the car very well. It will last a long time.

change fixed renew maintains

Sign Post
Read the quote and discuss.

"It is better to travel well than to arrive."

-Buddha
(Ancient Indian Spiritual Teacher)

What does this mean to you?

Do you believe this is true? Why or why not?

Career Corner
Read about careers and answer the questions with your class.

A mechanic can inspect, maintain and repair cars. It is not necessary to attend
college; however, most mechanics receive some training through their employers.
The average salary is $39,500 a year.

• What qualities are necessary to be a good mechanic?

• Would you be good at this job?
• Is it easy to find a good mechanic in your country? Explain.
Discussion
Answer the questions with your classmates.

• Where do people usually buy cars in your country?

• Is it common to pay cash or get financing?

• Is it better to buy a new car or a used one? Explain.

Role Play
Choose a role, then act it out with a partner. Take turns.

Student A Student B

Congratulations, you just got a You work at a car dealership. A

great new job. You need to buy a young person wants to buy a new
car to get to work, but you don't car to get to work. Ask him/her
have enough money yet. Talk to about the new job and offer
the salesperson about financing a financing for a practical, used car.
new sports car.
Class Project
Work with your class to complete this project.

Your family of four (children 16 & 18 years old) is planning a cross-country vacation for
next summer. But first, you need to buy a new car and make sure it is ready for the
adventure. Talk about:

What car to buy:

What maintenance it needs:

What kind of gas mileage it gets:

What size it should be:

Who will do the driving:

Wrap Up
Talk with your class and answer the questions.

Putting it all together:

• How do people learn to drive safely?

• Do you prefer to be the driver or to ride shot gun? Why?

• What maintenance does a car need?