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car\n\nWhat words do you think of when you see a car?Complete the diagram below.  \nNow compare your diagram with others in your class.  \n## 1 Different people have very different opinions about cars.Listen to the four speakers.Whichperson sees the car as:\n\n2-5  \na a status symbol?_                \nb a lifestyle product?_                \nC a functional product?                \nd a danger to the environment?_                \nAUDIO  \nListen again and complete the sentences.  \nthought into the car I buy-it has to be me.  \n2 Of course if it's comfortable and safe,that's great,but I really don't care about the            .'m only interested in details such as the price,fuel consumption,how many  \n3 The car gives me prestige.I would only buy an expensive car with a powerful_                \n4 I live in the country and there's no public_              .But I think cars are polluting theworld.Just think of all the_              gases!  \nWho do you agree with most?Ask the other people in your class how they see their cars.Use phrases from the Language Box on page 6 to helpyou discuss.Do you have the sameopinions?  \n2 Here are some of the factors people consider when buying a car.Match the factors(1-7)with the definitions(a-g).  \n1 pricea the amount of money you get when you sell your car2 resale valueb how much petrol or diesel the car uses3 sizec when customers always buy their cars from the same manufacturer4 interior featuresd the amount of money you pay when you buy a car5 fuel consumptione the car's capacity to go fast and accelerate quickly6 performancef how big the car is7 brand loyaltyg items inside the car  \n3 The questionnaire belowis part of a survey to find out which factors are important to peoplewhen they buy a car.Work with a partner to complete the questionnaire.  \nCar buying attitudes  \nRank the factors like this:  \n1 very important  \nHow important are the following factors  \n2 important  \n3 not important  \nwhen buying a car?  \nYour ranking  \nPartner's ranking  \nFactors involved  \nin buying a car  \nPrice  \nResale value  \nDesign  \nColour  \nSize  \nnterior features  \nEngine  \nFuel consumption  \nHandling  \nBrand name  \nBrand loyalty  \nAdvertising  \nCompare your results with others in the class.What are the five most important factors?  \n\n| OPINIONS AND AGREEING OR DISAGREEING   |\n| --- |\n| Asking for opinions  \u003Cbr>Disagreeing  \u003Cbr>Agreeing  \u003Cbr>Giving your opinion  \u003Cbr>I think ..  \u003Cbr>What do you think?  \u003Cbr>No,sorry,I disagree.  \u003Cbr>l agree.  \u003Cbr>I'm afraid I don't agree.  \u003Cbr>I think so too.  \u003Cbr>How do you feel about this?  \u003Cbr>In my opinion ...  \u003Cbr>Yes,that's right.  \u003Cbr>I can't go along with that.  \u003Cbr>What's your opinion of...?  \u003Cbr>If you ask me ..   |\n\nWork with a partner to label the types of car.  \nconvertible·coupe·estate (car)·hatchback·pick up·saloon·  \nsports car·limousine·SUV  \nBritish English  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