Main Topic 15: Travel Lesson 80: Car Rental (20-25 minutes) Today, you will: 1. Learn useful vocabulary related to CAR RENTAL. 2. Review Infinitives. I. VOCABULARY Exercise 1: What s the meaning? (5-6 minutes) Choose the meaning of the underlined words from the choices that follow. Then practice using the words in your own sentences. 1. I accelerated from the shop s garage after paying the car rental fee. a. steep up b. speed up c. step down d. speed down 2. The collision left a slight damage on the bumper of the car he rented. a. scale b. scorn c. scratch d. scribble 3. I rented a luxury car during my week-long vacation in Miami. a. extra b. exciting c. excellent d. expensive 1
4. The car rental rate was much cheaper than the last time I rented one for my out-of-town trip. a. tax b. cost c. grade d. scale 5. We will just rent a compact car for our family trip next week since there are only three of us coming. a. small b. swift c. squeezed d. squashed 2
Exercise 2: What s the word? (5-7 minutes) Read the following dialog with your tutor and try to use context clues to fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word. You can find the missing word from the pool of words at the bottom. Mr. Gibbs is renting a car for his business trip in New York when he was approached by Mr. James, the car rental manager. Mr. James: Good morning, sir! I noticed that you are checking out our cars. May I help you with anything? Mr. Gibbs: Why, that s very nice of you. I really need some help. I will be spending the next two weeks here in New York on a business trip, and I need a car to get to all my business (1). Mr. James: Well, you came to the perfect place sir! We can provide you with a car that will suit your needs. Let s see, how many people will be (2) the car, sir? Mr. Gibbs: Just me and two other colleagues. Mr. James: I see. If that s the case, this compact car would be perfect for you! Mr. Gibbs: I think the (3) of that car is just what we need. I just want to know if it burns gas efficiently. I heard that gasoline prices here in New York are sky high! Mr. James: You don t need to worry about that, sir. This model is very gasoline (4). Mr. Gibbs: Good! Very well, how much is the daily rate for this car? Mr. James: We charge $15 a day for this car. That includes insurance and immediate dispatch of a tow truck in case you get involved in any (5). Mr. Gibbs: I guess that s a fair deal. Do I need to sign a waiver? Mr. James: Yes, you do sir. Let s proceed to my office and finalize the paper works. Choices: a. riding b. speed c. engagements d. efficient e. accidents f. size 3
II. GRAMMAR REVIEW: Topic: Infinitives (5-6 minutes) An infinitive is formed by combining to and the base form of a verb. to + base form of verb Examples: to + base form of verb to run to sign to damage to hide to examine Used in a sentence She decided to run after the robber who took her car. It is necessary for a customer to sign a waiver before renting a car. To damage a rented vehicle is very expensive. The driver decided to hide a flat tire when he returned the car. To examine a vehicle thoroughly is important before paying for the rental fee. Remember: Infinitives are used mostly as nouns but they may also function as adverbs and adjectives in sentences. Examples: As Adjectives I gave him a gift to show my appreciation. The country waged war to protect itself from invaders. His plan to pursue a career in music is practical. As Adverbs Student drivers must pass the exam to receive their professional license. The woman set an appointment with a plumber to repair a clogged sink in her house. The employee arrived at the office early to prepare for a meeting. Comprehension Check: Think of an infinitive and construct a sentence using it. 4
Exercise 1: Incomplete Sentences (5-6 minutes) Choose the word or phrase that would best complete the following sentences. 1. He decided to the car rental company owner after discovering that his gas was leaking. a. to talk b. to talks c. to talking d. to be talking 2. from place to place is difficult without your own vehicle. a. To travel b. To travelled c. To travelling d. To have travelled 3. Corporate managers prefer a luxury car to avoid any budget shortage. a. rent b. rented c. to rent d. to rented 4. that one s gas tank is full before going on a long road trip is the first thing a driver must do. a. To ensure b. To ensuring c. To be ensure d. To be ensuring 5. The Korver family rented an SUV their family trip to Paris more convenient. a. to made b. to make c. to have made d. to have make 5