Pre-listening.

Week 1. Class.1 Listening activities.

Another long video but without exercises yet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtfKux9BUnE (see References).

Pre-listening.

1) What are the biggest car manufacturers in the world? Make a Top 5 list.

2) What are the best-selling cars in Russia? What makes them so popular?

3) Station wagon (BrE estate car), convertible, SUV. What are they?

4) What is the difference between a sedan (BrE saloon car), hatchback and coupe?

5) Could you imagine life without cars? Why or why not? What’s the alternative?

6) What are the benefits (advantages) of having a car? What are the drawbacks (disadvantages)?

7) What is special about Toyota Prius in terms of its engine (see the picture)?

8) Do some internet search. What other makes of electric cars do you know? What car manufacturing companies produce them?

 

 

Watch the video (Electric Vehicles - Cars by Numbers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVgbESElP_I)

I. General Comprehension Questions:

1. What does the abbreviation EVs stand for?

2. What type of engine is the alternative to the electric engine?

3. What is the difference between the gasoline car and the electric car?

1. Does it take a lot of electricity to charge an electric car?
2. Is it expensive to charge electric cars at home?
3. Is it possible to recharge the car at night?
4. Are electric cars cleaner or dirtier than combustion powered (=petrol) cars? Why?