Unit 12 :
Renting a Car

 Pre-intermediate

Summary

To be able to learn how to rent a car.

  • Brain Storm : Share your ideas with your teacher. Try to make sentences.

Do you have a car? Have you tried renting a car?

Vocabulary

Repeat these words/ phrases after your teacher.

  • rent (v)
  • options (n)
  • alone (adj.)
  • mid-size (adj)
  • special (adj)
  • SUVs (n)
  • deal (n)
  • insurance (n)
  • GPS (n)
  • automatic (adj)
  • manual (n)
  • car seat (adj.)
  • reservation tax (n)
  • gas (n)
  • late penalty (adj)

Dialogue 1

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Carl

Kaye

Hi, I’d like to rent a car for 3 days. What kind of cars do you have?

We have many different options. Are you travelling alone or with a group?

I am travelling with a co-worker.

In that case, how about a mid- size car?

Sure, that will work. Oh, do you have a special on SUVs?

Yes, we do.This Chevy is only $90 a day. It’s a very good deal

I will take it then. Does it include insurance and GPS?

Insurance? Yes. But you will need to pay an extra $15 per day for the GPS.

I won’t need the GPS then.

No problem. Where would you like to return the car?

I’ll be returning it in your main factory.

Let’s practice

Role-play the dialogue 1  with your teacher.

A: Hi, I’d like to rent a car ________. What kind of cars do you have?

B: We have _______options. Are you travelling alone or with a group?

A: I am travelling with _________.

B: In that case, how about a mid- size car?

A: Sure, that will work. Oh, do you have __________ SUVs?

B: Yes, we do. This Chevy is only $90 a day. It’s a very good deal.

A: I will take it then. Does it include ________ and GPS?

B: Yes. But you will need to pay an extra $15 per day for the GPS. __________

Dialogue 2

Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.

Anjie

Andrew

I’d like to rent a car for one day.

May I see your international driver’s license?

Yes, you may. How much is it per day?

It is $50 a day with a full tank of gas.

Do I have to pay the full amount now?

Yes, you will have to pay the full amount now.

All right. What time do I have to return the car tomorrow?

If you start renting it today at 9am, you should return it tomorrow by 10 am.

All right. Employee: Here’s the key. I will now show you to your car.

Thank you!

Let’s Practice

Choose the correct answer.

1. When can I get the car?

    a. Yesterday morning.

    b. Next Monday.

2. Is there an overdue payment if she will not return the car on time?

    a. No, it’s free.

    b. Yes, tomorrow morning.

Discussion：

Share your  ideas with your teacher.

  1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting a car?

  2. Do you prefer having your own car or renting a car? Why or why not?