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Autosalón in Bratislava

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Ideas and Articles by David Robinson

23^rd April 2008

Category: Lifestyle / Cars / Autosalón

Level: Intermediate / Upper intermediate

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START

1. AUTOSALÓNS / MOTOR SHOWS: What do you know about Autosalóns / Motor shows? Have you been to any? Where? When? With who? Go round the room swapping stories. Change partners often.

2. DICTATION: The teacher will read some of the article slowly and clearly. Students will write down what they hear. The teacher will repeat the passage slowly again. Self correct your work from page 2 - filling in spaces and correcting mistakes. Be honest with yourself on the number of errors. Advise the teacher of your total number of errors. Less than 5 is very good. 10 are acceptable. Any more is room for improvement! More than 20 - we need to do some work!

3. READING: Get students to read the passage aloud. Swap readers every paragraph.

4. VOCABULARY: Students look through the article. Underline/highlight any vocabulary you do not know. Look in dictionaries. Discuss and help each other out. The teacher will go through & explain any words or phrases you do not understand.

5. TOP 4 CARS: List your top 4 current favourite cars. Compare and discuss with your partner. What type of cars are these?

1	3
2	4

The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

6. I ATTENDED THE AUTOSALÓN & SAW…: Think of 10 different things you might have seen had you been at the Autosalón. Write them below. Compare and discuss with your partner.

1	6
2	7
3	8
4	9
5	10

The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

7. CAR MANUFACTORERS: List your top 2 favourite car manufacturers. Then list your least favourite. Compare and discuss with your partner(s). What made you pick these?

Favourite	Least favourite
1	1
2	2

The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

8. ARTICLE QUIZ: With your partner or in small groups: (1 point for each correct answer. Lose ½ point if you look at the article for help!)
Student A
1) Name 2 cars premiering at the Autosalón
2) What date was the Autosalón?
3) What was voted for?
4) Name 3 car manufacturers that are ‘regular favourites’ for visitors to nose around.
5) What is one solution to traffic jams?
6) What could enthusiasts do?
7) What did the Autosalón offer visitors?
8) What was on the ground floor?
Student B
1) What was one of the most popular features?
2) Name 3 other car manufacturers.
3) How many car manufacturers were there?
4) Where did the Autosalón take place?
5) What was involved when doing the crash test?
6) What other exhibition was taking place?
7) Who was showing off?
8) How many days was the Autosalón on for?

9. CAR ACCESSORIES: Think of 10 different car accessories you can buy for your car. Think of some unusual ones. Write them below. Compare and discuss with your partner.

1	6
2	7
3	8
4	9
5	10

The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

10. DESIGN A CAR: In pairs or small groups draw the basic outline of the outside of a car. Next to it draw the inside of it. Now label it with as many ‘parts’ as you can – i.e. steering wheel, tyres etc… The winner is the person/team with the most labelled parts.

11. DRIVING LESSON: You are about to have a driving lesson. (Imagine!) One of you is a driving instructor. The other is the learner driver. It is your first lesson. The instructor has to instruct the driver as to how to drive. Use as many words from no 10 as you can together with your own.

12. TOP 4 CLASSIC CARS: List your top 4 classic cars. Compare and discuss with your partner(s). What is a classic car?

1	3
2	4

The teacher will choose some pairs to discuss their findings in front of the class.

13. QUICK DEBATE: Students A use a car for work. They see the necessity of having one. Explain why. Students B use public transport. They don’t see the need for them. Explain why.

14. UN-SCRAMBLE: Put the following into the right order:
Easy
1) recently 18^th annual Autosalón place the took
2) Autoservis car exhibition accessories the showcased
3) 5-day from ran the 16^th-20^th April event
Harder
4) could crash happens see what when two cars one
5) cars beautiful many showing off the girls were
6) for event the was voting Miss the Autosalón during
7) models at new were shown many event the
8) stands mull enthusiasts there the chance for to around the was
9) fed for traffic jams up those try a with helicopter
10) them by could out try cars sitting in the visitors

(Answers are on page 15 – sentences adapted from article)

15. SENTENCE STARTERS: Finish these sentence starters. Change partner(s) and talk about the sentences you made.

1. The Autosalón _________________________________________________

2. The models ____________________________________________________

3. Miss Autosalón __________________________________________________

4. New models ___________________________________________________

5. My favourite car ________________________________________________

6. The event _____________________________________________________

16. CAR ACCIDENT STORY: You are going on a car journey when unexpectedly you are involved in an accident. The police are called. Work together in pairs. One of you is a police officer. The other the driver - who has to explain to the police officer exactly what happened.

AFTER READING / LISTENING

1. TRUE / FALSE: After reading the article guess whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F): If false, why?

a.	The 19th annual Autosalón took place recently in Bratislava	T / F
b.	Over 46 car manufacturers showed off their models	T / F
c.	A fire engine stood outside the event	T / F
d.	Many beautiful girls were at the event	T / F
e.	There was an exhibition of old American and British cars	T / F
f.	The new Mini John Cooper Works model made its debut	T / F
g.	Tea and coffee were on sale in the canteen	T / F
h.	There was a seminar on road safety and an opportunity to try a crash test	T / F

2. SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article:

a.	Solution	Exhibit
b.	Alongside	Guests
c.	Mull	Devotee
d.	Visitors	Attractive
e.	Fed up	Hold ups
f.	Beautiful	Consider
g.	Display	Occasion
h.	Event	Answer
i.	Enthusiasts	Weary
j.	Traffic jams	Next to

3. PHRASE MATCH: Match the following phrases from the article:

a.	The 18th annual Autosalón (motor show)	was the Autoservis exhibition
b.	Alongside it	voting for Miss Autosalón 2008
c.	The 5-day event that ran from 16th-20th	a display of camper wagons
d.	It offered visitors not only cars but also	one solution - a helicopter!
e.	Here one could see what happens	April attracted thousands of people
f.	On the ground floor saw	completely new to Slovakia
g.	What also attracted people to the show	were the many beautiful girls
h.	…during the event there was the	a rich programme of events
i.	Many new cars were shown that were	took place at the Incheba Expo Centre…
j.	…outside the entrance doors saw	when two cars crash

GAP FILL: READING

Put the words into the gaps in the text.

Autosalón in Bratislava The 18th ______ Autosalón (motor show) took place at the Incheba Expo Centre in Bratislava last weekend. _________ it was the Autoservis __________, which _________ car __________ and servicing equipment. The 5-day event that ran from 16th-20th April attracted thousands of ______. It offered visitors not only cars but also a rich programme of events including an opportunity to get your car tuned, a seminar on road safety and an ___________ to try a crash test. Here one could see what happens when two cars crash or when a car crashes into someone. One of the most popular features was an exhibit of old American cars. On the ground floor saw a display of camper wagons and ________. What also attracted people to the show were the many beautiful girls who were showing off the cars. In fact during the event there was the voting for Miss Autosalón 2008.		exhibition people annual accessories showcased opportunity caravans alongside
Many cars were shown that were _________ new to Slovakia. __________ at the _____ were the Ford GT and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. Other _________ models on display included the Chrysler Escalade Luxury Limo, the Ferrari F430 and the F430 Spyder, and the Maserati Gran Turismo. All in all there were 42 car manufacturers showing off their ______. Regular favourites for visitors to nose around included famous names like Brilliance, Corvette, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Lancia, Maybach, Mosler and Wiesmann. Not too mention Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Citroen, Dodge, Fiat, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Smart, Seat, Suzuki, Skoda, Toyota, Volvo and VW. Of course for __________ there was the chance to mull around the ______, look at the cars, try them out and sit in them. For those fed up with traffic jams outside the entrance doors saw one solution - a __________!		stands models event enthusiasts helicopter premiering completely luxurious

GAP FILL: LISTENING:

Listen and fill in the spaces.

Autosalón in Bratislava

The 18^th annual Autosalón (motor show) took place at the Incheba Expo Centre in Bratislava last weekend. Alongside it was the Autoservis exhibition, which showcased car accessories and servicing equipment. The 5-day event that ran from 16^th-20^th April attracted thousands of people. It offered visitors not only cars but also a rich programme of events including an opportunity to get your car tuned, a seminar on road safety and an opportunity to try a crash test. Here one could see what happens when two cars crash or __________________ into someone. _______________ popular features was an exhibit of old American cars. On the ground floor ________________ camper wagons and caravans. What also attracted people ____________________ many beautiful girls who were showing off the cars. __________________ event there __________________ Miss Autosalón 2008.

Many _______________ that were completely new to Slovakia. Premiering at the event were the Ford GT and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. Other luxurious models on display included the Chrysler Escalade Luxury Limo, the Ferrari F430 and the F430 Spyder, and the Maserati Gran Turismo. ________________ were 42 car manufacturers showing off their models. Regular favourites for visitors to nose around included famous names like Brilliance, Corvette, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Lancia, Maybach, Mosler and Wiesmann. _______________ Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Citroen, Dodge, Fiat, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Smart, Seat, Suzuki, Skoda, Toyota, Volvo and VW. Of course for enthusiasts there __________________ mull around the stands, ________________, try them out and sit in them. For those fed up with traffic jams outside the entrance doors ________________ - a helicopter!

SPEAKING

MOTOR SHOW

You have been to the motor show / Autosalón to find yourself a new car/camper wagon.

With your partner or in groups of three / four discuss the following:

	Findings
What model you liked (car!)
Which manufacturer
Gadgets / Extras
Price
Why this model
Comparisons / other similar choices
Your own category

The teacher will select some students to discuss their situations in front of the class.

DISCUSSION

STUDENT A’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)

1. Did the headline make you want to read the article?

2. How often do you change your car?

3. What car do you have at the moment?

4. What car did you have before?

5. If you had the money what car would you like to own?

6. What car do you hate and why?

7. Which is your favourite sports car?

8. Which family car do you like?

9. What do you look for when you buy a new car?

10. What was the first car you bought?

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STUDENT B’s QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)

1. What was the first car you remember your father buying?

2. Do you have a company car?

3. Do you prefer a manual or automatic car?

4. Have you been to any other motor shows / Autosalóns?

5. Are you for or against pretty hostesses at motor shows / Autosalóns?

6. What is the ugliest car you have seen?

7. Which is your favourite classic car?

8. Do you belong to any motoring organisations?

9. What sort of car insurance do you have and who is it with?

10. Did you like this discussion?

AFTER DISCUSSION: Join another partner / group and tell them what you talked about.

1. What was the most interesting thing you heard?

2. Was there a question you did not like?

3. Was there something you totally disagreed with?

4. What did you like talking about?

5. Which was the most difficult question?

LANGUAGE: CORRECT WORD: Choose the correct words from a–d below and write them in the article.

The 18^th annual Autosalón (motor show) (1)__ place at the Incheba Expo Centre in Bratislava last (2)__. Alongside it was the Autoservis exhibition, (3)__ showcased car accessories and (4)__ equipment. The 5-day event that ran from 16^th-20^th April (5)__ (6)__ of people. It offered (7)__ not only cars but also a rich programme of events including an opportunity to get your car tuned, a seminar on road safety and an opportunity to try a crash test. Here one could see what happens when two cars crash or when a car crashes into someone. One of the most popular features was an exhibit of old (8)__ cars. On the ground floor saw a display of camper wagons and caravans. What also attracted people to the show were the many beautiful girls who were showing off the cars. In fact during the event there was the voting for (9)__ Autosalón 2008.

Many cars were shown that were (10)__ new to Slovakia. Premiering at the event were the Ford GT and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. Other luxurious models on display included the Chrysler Escalade Luxury Limo, the Ferrari F430 and the F430 Spyder, and the Maserati Gran Turismo. All in all there were 42 car manufacturers showing off their models. Regular favourites for visitors to nose around included famous names like Brilliance, Corvette, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Lancia, Maybach, Mosler and Wiesmann. Not too mention Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Citroen, Dodge, Fiat, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Smart, Seat, Suzuki, Skoda, Toyota, Volvo and VW. Of course for enthusiasts there was the chance to mull around the stands, look at the cars, try them out and sit in them. For those fed up with traffic jams outside the (11)__ doors saw one solution - a (12)__!

1.	(a)	cook	(b)	shook	(c)	took	(d)	nook
2.	(a)	year	(b)	month	(c)	week	(d)	weekend
3.	(a)	which	(b)	that	(c)	what	(d)	only
4.	(a)	services	(b)	servicing	(c)	service	(d)	serviced
5.	(a)	attracting	(b)	attract	(c)	attracts	(d)	attracted
6.	(a)	many	(b)	hundreds	(c)	thousands	(d)	a few
7.	(a)	visitors	(b)	visitor	(c)	visiting	(d)	visited
8.	(a)	Czech	(b)	American	(c)	French	(d)	British
9.	(a)	Miss	(b)	Mr	(c)	Mrs	(d)	Ms
10.	(a)	completes	(b)	complete	(c)	completed	(d)	completely
11.	(a)	main	(b)	toilet	(c)	entrance	(d)	exit
12.	(a)	jet	(b)	hovercraft	(c)	helicopter	(d)	plane

GRAMMAR 1: MIDWAY

Put the words into the gaps in the text.

Autosalón in Bratislava The 18th annual Autosalón (motor show) took place at the Incheba Expo Centre in Bratislava last weekend. Alongside it was the Autoservis exhibition, (1)_____ showcased car accessories and servicing equipment. The 5-day event (2)____ ran from 16th-20th April attracted thousands of people. It offered visitors not (3)____ cars but also a rich programme of events including an opportunity to get your car tuned, a seminar on road safety and an opportunity to try a crash test. Here one could see what happens when two cars crash or (4)____ a car crashes into someone. One of the (5)____ popular features was an exhibit of old American cars. On the ground floor saw a display of camper wagons and caravans. (6)____ also attracted people to the show were the (7)____ beautiful girls who were showing off the cars. In fact during the event (8)_____ was the voting for Miss Autosalón 2008.		only that there many what most when which
(1)____ cars were shown (2)____ were completely new to Slovakia. Premiering at the event were the Ford GT and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. (3)____ luxurious models on display included the Chrysler Escalade Luxury Limo, the Ferrari F430 and the F430 Spyder, and the Maserati Gran Turismo. All in all there were 42 car manufacturers showing off (4)____ models. Regular favourites for visitors to nose around included famous names like Brilliance, Corvette, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Lancia, Maybach, Mosler and Wiesmann. Not too mention Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Citroen, Dodge, Fiat, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Smart, Seat, Suzuki, Skoda, Toyota, Volvo and VW. Of course for enthusiasts (5)_____ was the chance to mull around the stands, look at the cars, try (6)____ out and sit in them. For (7)____ fed up (8)____ traffic jams outside the entrance doors saw one solution - a helicopter!		other their there with those them that many

GRAMMAR 2: EASY

Put the words into the gaps in the text.

Autosalón in Bratislava The 18th annual Autosalón (motor show) took place at (1)___ Incheba Expo Centre in Bratislava last weekend. Alongside (2)__ was the Autoservis exhibition, which showcased car accessories and servicing equipment. The 5-day event that ran from 16th-20th April attracted thousands of people. It offered visitors not only cars (3)___ also (4)__ rich programme (5)__ events including an opportunity to get your car tuned, a seminar on road safety and an opportunity to try a crash test. Here one could see what happens when two cars crash or when a car crashes into someone. One of the most popular features was an exhibit of old American cars. On the ground floor saw a display of camper wagons and caravans. What (6)___ attracted people to the show were the many beautiful girls (7)___ were showing off the cars. In fact during the event there was the voting (8)___ Miss Autosalón 2008.		of a but it for who also the
Many cars were shown that were completely new (1)__ Slovakia. Premiering (2)__ the event were the Ford GT and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. Other luxurious models on display included the Chrysler Escalade Luxury Limo, the Ferrari F430 and the F430 Spyder, and the Maserati Gran Turismo. (3)__ in all there were 42 car manufacturers showing (4)__ their models. Regular favourites for visitors to nose around included famous names like Brilliance, Corvette, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Lancia, Maybach, Mosler and Wiesmann. Not (5)__ mention Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Citroen, Dodge, Fiat, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Smart, Seat, Suzuki, Skoda, Toyota, Volvo and VW. Of course for enthusiasts there was the chance to mull around the stands, look at the cars, try them out (6)__ sit in them. (7)__ those fed (8)__ with traffic jams outside the entrance doors saw one solution - a helicopter!		for off all too to at up and

HOMEWORK

1. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: Write an article on “I bought my car because…” (You may need to use the internet for this!) (Minimum 200 words)

2. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: Write an article on “Why technology is so important in cars today” (You may need to use the internet for this!) (Minimum 200 words)

3. NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: Write an article on “I serviced your car and found the following faults on it…” Try to use as many parts of a car as you can. (You may need to use the internet for this!) (Minimum 200 words)

Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Which article was best and why?

WRITING: IN CLASS:

1. FIVE MINUTE ARTICLE: Write an article on “I bought my car because…” You have five minutes. Afterwards swap articles with your partner. Read through their article and correct any mistakes. The teacher will select some students to read out their work. Countdown: Every minute the teacher may say, “You have xx minutes.”

2. FIVE MINUTE ARTICLE: Write an article on “Why technology is so important in cars today” You have five minutes. Afterwards swap articles with your partner. Read through their article and correct any mistakes. The teacher will select some students to read out their work. Countdown: Every minute the teacher may say, “You have xx minutes.”

3. FIVE MINUTE ARTICLE: Write an article on “I serviced your car and found the following faults on it…” You have five minutes. Try to use as many parts of a car as you can. Afterwards swap articles with your partner. Read through their article and correct any mistakes. The teacher will select some students to read out their work. Countdown: Every minute the teacher may say, “You have xx minutes.”

SPELLING TEST

The teacher will ask the class individually to spell the following words that are in the article:

1 helicopter	11 alongside
2 luxurious	12 programme
3 premiering	13 opportunity
4 showcased	14 features
5 seminar	15 manufacturers
6 display	16 regular
7 completely	17 favourites
8 enthusiasts	18 visitors
9 mull	19 mention
10 popular	20 beautiful

ANSWERS: 2

12. UN-SCRAMBLED: (adapted from article)
Easy
1) The 18^th annual Autosalón took place recently
2) The Autoservis exhibition showcased car accessories
3) The 5-day event ran from 16^th-20^th April
Harder
4) One could see what happens when two cars crash
5) Many beautiful girls were showing off the cars
6) During the event was the voting for Miss Autosalón
7) Many new models were shown at the event
8) For enthusiasts there was the chance to mull around the stands
9) For those fed up with traffic jams try a helicopter
10) Visitors could try out the cars by sitting in them

ANSWERS: 1

TRUE / FALSE:

a. F

b. F

c. F

d. T

e. F

f. F

g. F

h. T

SYNONYM MATCH:

a.	Solution	Answer
b.	Alongside	Next to
c.	Mull	Consider
d.	Visitors	Guests
e.	Fed up	Weary
f.	Beautiful	Attractive
g.	Display	Exhibit
h.	Event	Occasion
i.	Enthusiasts	Devotee
j.	Traffic jams	Hold ups

PHRASE MATCH:

a.	The 18th annual Autosalón (motor show)	took place at the Incheba Expo Centre…
b.	Alongside it	was the Autoservis exhibition
c.	The 5-day event that ran from 16th-20th	April attracted thousands of people
d.	It offered visitors not only cars but also	a rich programme of events
e.	Here one could see what happens	when two cars crash
f.	On the ground floor saw	a display of camper wagons
g.	What also attracted people to the show	were the many beautiful girls
h.	…during the event there was the	voting for Miss Autosalón 2008
i.	Many new cars were shown that were	completely new to Slovakia
j.	…outside the entrance doors saw	one solution - a helicopter!

GAP FILL: Autosalón in Bratislava: The 18^th annual Autosalón (motor show) took place at the Incheba Expo Centre in Bratislava last weekend. Alongside it was the Autoservis exhibition, which showcased car accessories and servicing equipment. The 5-day event that ran from 16^th-20^th April attracted thousands of people. It offered visitors not only cars but also a rich programme of events including an opportunity to get your car tuned, a seminar on road safety and an opportunity to try a crash test. Here one could see what happens when two cars crash or when a car crashes into someone. One of the most popular features was an exhibit of old American cars. On the ground floor saw a display of camper wagons and caravans. What also attracted people to the show were the many beautiful girls who were showing off the cars. In fact during the event there was the voting for Miss Autosalón 2008.

Many cars were shown that were completely new to Slovakia. Premiering at the event were the Ford GT and the Lamborghini Murciélago LP 640. Other luxurious models on display included the Chrysler Escalade Luxury Limo, the Ferrari F430 and the F430 Spyder, and the Maserati Gran Turismo. All in all there were 42 car manufacturers showing off their models. Regular favourites for visitors to nose around included famous names like Brilliance, Corvette, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Infiniti, Lancia, Maybach, Mosler and Wiesmann. Not too mention Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Citroen, Dodge, Fiat, Honda, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes, Mini, Nissan, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Rolls Royce, Smart, Seat, Suzuki, Skoda, Toyota, Volvo and VW. Of course for enthusiasts there was the chance to mull around the stands, look at the cars, try them out and sit in them. For those fed up with traffic jams outside the entrance doors saw one solution - a helicopter!

LANGUAGE WORK

1 - c

2 - d

3 - a

4 - b

5 - d

6 - c

7 – a

8 - b

9 - a

10 - d

11 - c

12 – c