independence
suburban
bitter
non-driving lose
uncomplaining back without farsightedness
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10. Form antonyms using negative prefixes ил-, in-, il-r im-, irdis mis-, поп-. Consult the dictionary if necessary. Translate the pairs.
Familiar, regular, driving, particular, to judge, available, existent, reliable, expensive, stinting, complaining.
11. Retell the text in the 3d person singular.
Match the type of auto with its description.
a large car with more than five passenger seats and usually five doors; rear seats can be folded or removed.
a long, extended variant of a saloon/sedan, has up to six doors; number of seats varies; commonly used for fashionable occasions or by celebrities.
a large car that looks like a small bus with at least six passenger seats; a popular family car. a car with a soft roof that can be folded or removed.
a car with seats for four or five people with four doors, a fixed roof and a boot/trunk separated from the reap seats.
a car with seat for four or more people with boot/trunk not separated from the rear seats; rear seats can be folded or removed; has either three or five doors.
| Coupe |
| Convertible |
| Saloon/Sedan Hatchback Station wagon |
| Minivan |
| Limousine |
a car with seats for two or more people with two doors, a fixed roof and a boot/trunk separated from the rear seats.
13. Say which type of car you prefer and why.
14. Choose the right word from the list below. Mind the forms of the verbs. Translate the article.
| variant to the 5-Series line- ___ engines and an xDrive |
WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2006 BMW 5 SERIES?
BMW adds a station
up, as well as new inline six-______________________________
all-wheel-drive______________. Based on the same fully-automatic,
rear-biased xDrive in the X3 and X5 sport models, the AWD system is offered only on 5251 and 530i__________________________. Both of those models
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get new_________________ for 2006. The 2.5-liter inline six
_______________ 218 horsepower, while the 3.0-liter engine makes 258
_______________. Station wagon models are_______ only
with the larger six, and only with xDrive. The 530xiT can
__________ up to 56.5 cubic feet of cargo with the rear seats folded
down.
Advantages of the 2006 BMW 5 Series: Strong and smooth engines
Superb___________
Lush cabin materials
_______________ performance
Fascinating Active Steering system Slick optional xDrive AWD
Objections to the 2006 BMW 5 Series:
Fussy iDrive____________________ system
Prices rise dramatically when desirable options are added
AutoSite's Advice:
If its Bangled styling pleases you, so will the rest of the 2006 BMW
5-Series. This is a fantastic luxury____________________ sedan, and remains
the benchmark against which others must be___________________________,
especially now with all-new six-cylinder engines and an available all- wheel-drive system. If you don't mind the penalty of diminished ride
_______________, opt for the Sport package, which includes Active
Steering and Active Roll Stabilization. Once you live with these two technologies, you'll wonder if you could ever __________________________________ another car
without them.
Horsepower, comfort, to measure, to make, wagon, engines, to carry,
models, quality, sports, to equip, wagon, cylinder, impressive, system,
to buy.
15. Make at least 10 questions to the article above.
16. Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary.
WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2005 FORD MUSTANG?
Taking its design cues... the classic Mustangs... the late 1960s, the completely redesigned 2005 Ford Mustang is more powerful, more comfortable and more sophisticated than ever before, and prices start... $20,000... the base model.
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Advantages of the 2005 Ford Mustang:
Superb deal... money Ultra-cool styling Slick retro interior
Plenty... room... two adults and two kids
Objections to the 2005 Ford Mustang:
Low driving position; tall beltline Glare off... the dash Unimpressive interior materials
AutoSite's Advice:
Yeah, this car rocks. However, if you want one anytime soon, plan to pay a significant premium. Dealers have long waiting lists... this point, and we expect this car to sell itself........................................... least a year or more. Don't expect dealer discounts, don't expect rebates, and don't expect your salesperson to bend... backwards to sell you the car, because the next guy walking... the door will pay what the dealer wants.
Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your rea-
Sons.
For agreement use:
I entirely agree. I think it is so. Fm with you here. As far as I know it's true.
For disagreement use: I don 't really agree. I don't think so. I think you are mistaken here. As far as I know that's not right.
1. Women drive more carefully than men, so women drive better.
2. Men are reckless drivers mostly.
3. Women are usually afraid of driving.
4. The more you drive, the better you drive.
5. The driving age should be 16 all over the world.
6. You don't need a car if you live in a big city.
7. Men don't like when women drive.
8. Politeness is the key to safe driving.
9. Speeding is the main reason for car accidents. 10. Mercedes-Benz are the best cars in the world.
18. Discuss:
1. Driver's license means more than getting around it, means freedom.
2. Women don't drive.
3. Driving is drudgery.
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4. Women can do everything.
5. Think before you drink before you drive.
19. Read and translate the advertisements of the cars. Compare them.
• Do they give the same information?
• Do they give complete information needed for choosing a car?
• Which advertisement do you find more attractive? Why?
Volkswagen Passat
Featuring a 2.0T or 3.6L engine with fuel-stratified injection, the new Passat is engineered to be even more fun to drive. And it's got plenty of not-so-standard features. 120 of them to be precise.
Toyota Corolla
2005 Toyota Corolla is among the best of the compact sedans: reliable and economical yet refined and comfortable. The 2005 Corolla line sees the addition of a sporty new XRS model, while the entire line gets some enhancements. All 2005 Corollas feature a restyled front fascia and redesigned tail lamps.
Honda Civic Sedan
Big satisfaction in a small package.
Efficient, practical, affordable, polished and pleasant to drive, if not downright fun, with a reputation for reliability: These are the Honda Civic's hallmarks, and nothing about the 2005 model suggests anything has changed.
20. Write your own car advertisement. Include all necessary details.
21. Speak about... the car you want to drive. Give as many details as possible. State the most important details for you.
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