Unit 7: Getting There Safely

Lesson 1: Vocabulary

A. Match the words and phrases with the pictures

Highway contruction traffic jam toll booth tow truck vehicle

1. (imagen de trafico con señales de precaucion) _________

2. (imagen de avenida con un solo vehículo) _________
3. (imagen de trafico) ____________
4. (imagen de grua transportando un vehiculo)
5. (imagen de señalización) ________
6. (imagen de vehiculo) ________

B. Complete the sentences

Overpass construction lanes exit traffic jam

1. Cars can use an ________ to cross to the other side of a freeway

2. I think that there`s _____ on the highway for the next two weeks
3. There`s a big _______ on the freeway because of the accident
4. Remember to signal when you change _________
5. The _________ is closed because of construction, so take the next one

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 C. Look at the underlined words. Circle the words with the closet meaning

1. There are so many vehicles on the road today!

a. People
b. Cars and trucks
c. Construction workers

2. There`s heavy traffic on the freeway because of road construction

a. Building and repairs
b. Blocked entrance
c. Moving vehicles

3. Keep going north on the freeway for 30 more miles

a. Road with entrance and exit ramps
b. Toll road with booth
c. City street

4. Pull off to the shoulder if you`re having trouble seeing the road

a. Left lane
b. Middle of the road
c. Right edge of the road

5. The overpass looks crowded. Let`s not take that exit

a. A very busy highway

b. Bridge near a freeway
c. A structure like a bridge that allows one road to go over another road

D. What do you do when you are stuck in traffic as the driver or a passenger? Write at
least three things

I listen to the radio

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Lessons 2 & 3 Grammar:

A. Complete the sentences. Use a , an, or the

1. I need ______ oil change

2. I saw ______ new car I like
3. I like the color of ______ seats
4. ________ air filter is dirty
5. I need ______ new battery
6. ________ engine is making a funny noise

B. Complete the conversation. Use a, an, or the

A: I was in (1.) _ Accident last week

B: oh no! I`m sorry to hear that!
A: It`s OK. It was just (2.) ___ small accident. No one was hurt. But my car has (3.)
______ dent in the rear bumper. I have (4.) ______ appointment with my auto
insurance agent next Monday
B: Will you get (5.) ____ Dent fixed?
A: I hope so!
B: I`m sure (6.) _______ insurance agent can help you

C. Imagine you are a mechanic. Tell customers about their car problems write sentences.
Add a, an, or the

1. (replace/ you need to / brakes)

2. (has / oil leak / your car)

3. (air filter / you need to / clean)

4. ( you need to / fan belt / change)

5. Get / new tire / you need to)

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Lesson 4: workplace, life, and Community Skills

A. Look at the picture. Write the parts of the car.

(imagen de un carro, se deben hacer las descripciones de sus partes)

1. Capo
2. Parabrisa
3. Retrovisor
4. Maletera
5. Faro delantero
6. Motor

Engine headlights Hood trunk windshield sideview mirros

1. _____________
2. ____________
3. ___________
4. ____________
5. _______________
6. ______________

B. Complete the sentences. Use the words and phrases from Exercise A. some words may
be used more than once

1. The car needs a new ________ wiper

2. If the ________ won`t star, try waiting five minutes before you start he car again

3. You can put groceries in the back seat or in the __________ of the car

4. Your ________ are out you should change the bulbs

5. Turn on your __________ wipers when it rains or snows

6. When you need to check the engine, open the ______________

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 C. Look at the picture. Write the parts of the car.

(imagen de decribir como la anterior)

1. Freno
2. Volante
3. Guantera
4. GPS
5. Acelerador
6. Retrovisor

Horn brake pedal glove compartment GPS rearview mirror accelerator/ gas pedal

1.___________

2. _______

3.___________

4.__________

5.____________

6.__________

D. Complete the sentences. Use words and phrases from Exercise C. Not all of them will be
used.

1. Use the __________ to find your way to a new destination

2. Press down on the ______________ to increase speed.

3. When you change lanes, look in your ____________, and check for traffic behind you

4. Make sure to check your ___________ after driving through a lot of water

E. Write about it. All types of cars use similar dashboard icons. Look up dashboard icons online.
Draw three icons that you haven`t already leaned. Write a sentence about what each one
means

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Lesson 5 & 6: Grammar

A. Put the words in the correct order

1. (talking / the man / on a cell phone / was)

2. Watching / the drivers / the road / weren`t)
3. The passengers / wearing / seat belts / weren`t)

B. Complete the paragraph. Us the past continuous.

I _________ (watch) TV when I heard a loud crash outside. I went outside. Two police officers
_______( interview) the drivers. While the drivers __________ ( wait), the police asked me if I
had seen the accident. I told the police.

I __________ ( sist) at home when the accident happened. The police asked more witnesses.
One man saw the accident. He said the first driver _________ (not / pay attention) when she
hit the other car.

C. Look at the pictures. What were the drivers doing wrong? Use the past continuous

(imagen de chico comiendo en el carro)

(imagen de chico usando el celular en el carro)

(imagen de chica maquillándose en el carro)

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 D. Complete the email. Use the past continuous and the words in parentheses

From: [email protected]

To: [email protected]

Dear Tess,

How are you? I just wanted to let you know that I`m doing better after the car accident last
week. I never told you what happened. I __________ 1. (wait) at a red light when a car hit
me from behind. The driver ______ 2. (talk) on his cell phone. Fortunately, I
_____________ 3. (wear) my seat belt. The other driver __________4. (wear) his seat belt,
too. I __________ 5. (run) late for work, so I called my boss and explained what happened.
The rear bumper was dented, but it`s getting fixed right now. I ________ 6. (plan) to drive
over to your house last weekend, but my car was still at the shop. Well, give me a call later
so we can make new plans.

See you soon, Alan

E. Rewrite the sentences. Use the past continuous

1. I sit in my car

2. The radio plays

3. My cell phone rings

4. The mechanics fix my car

5. You look at the rearview mirror

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Lesson 7: Reading

A. Develop your academic skills. Read the Academic Skill. Look at the chart with the text

The topic of the text will be ________________.

a. Road accidents in the U.S.

b. Road deaths in the U.S.
c. The number of crashes in the U.S.
A. Listen and read
Car accidents in the U.S.: Car accidents are very common in the U.S. In fact,
thousands of people are killed on the road each year. It`s important to know the top
reasons why crashes happen. This can help you stay alert on the road and drive more
safely

Don’t lose focus!

Drivers who are distracted are more likely to crash. Some drivers make calls or send text
messages while behind the wheels. Others eat lunch while driving or put on makeup when
they stop at a red light. Even loud music or a conversation with a passenger can be dangerous.
All these things can take your attention off the road.

Don’t drive and drive!

Every day, 29 people in the U.S. die because of drivers who have been drinking. This is one
death every 50 minutes! Drinking alcohol and driving is a bad idea. Alcohol impairs your
judgment and slows down your reaction time. If you are tired, the effects are worse.

Don’t drive too fast!

Speeding is another cause of car accidents. In 2018, more than a quarter of all traffic deaths
were caused by speeding. Speed limits are there to protect all road users. Driving within the
speed limit gives you enough time to brake if you need to stop suddenly.

Don’t forget to stop!

Drivers who don’t obey a stop sign cause accidents. Stop signs are used at busy junctions, such
as crossroads. Drivers must slow down, prepare to stop, and check for other traffic on the
road. Drivers should yield or give way, to traffic from the right. Even if roads seem empty,
there is never a reason to ignore a stop sign.

Don’t forget safety

Dangerous driving causes a huge number of car accidents. Some drivers are aggressive, swerve
in and out of traffic, or drive too close to the car in front of them. These types of behavior are
known as “reckless driving”. Don’t forget your manners after you step into your car. If you
follow these steps, you can avoid the top driving risks. Driving with care and attention makes
the road a 30 nicer places for all users.

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C. identify. What is the main idea of the article? Circle the correct answer

a. ways to avoid car accidents

b. ways to avoid speeding tickets

c. Ways to spend less money on gas

D. Cite evidence. Complete the sentences. Where is the information? Write the line number.

1. Many car accidents are caused by drivers who are __________ while driving. a. checking the
rearview mirror b. not paying attention c. using the wrong turn signal

2. In 2018, _________ of all traffic deaths were caused by speeding

a. more than 25% b. more than 40% c. more than 50%

3.Driving slowly means a driver _________

a.Has more time to react b. gets stuck in traffic c. won`t ignore a red light

E. Interpret. Complete the sentences about the infographic

1. more than ____________ million car accidents happen in the U.S. every year

a. 5 b. 6 c.7

2. More than ______ thousand people are killed each year in road accidents in the U.S.

a. 36 b. 37 c. 38

3. The U.S. suffers a damage of more than _____ billion dollars each year because of road
crashes.

a. 231.5 b. 230.5 c. 230.6

F. Interpret vocabulary. Complete the sentences

1. word distracted in line 6 means _____

a. not paying attention b. using a cellphone

2. the word impairs in line 15 means _______

a. improves b. makes worse

3. The word aggressive in line 26 means ______

a. not skillful b. forceful

G. Summarize. What are the most important ideas in the articles? Write three sentences.

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Lesson 8:. Writing

A. Read the writing skill. Write the opinions of each driver. Give a supporting sentence
for each opinion.

Yesterday, I took a taxi to a work meeting. When we arrived at the office, the taxi driver
started to park. Suddenly, I heard a loud crash. The taxi had hit an SUV when it was backing up
into a parking space.

The taxi driver jumped out of the car. He was very angry. He said, “Your car is parked too far
out into the road”. The SUV driver was angry, too. He said, “I parked correctly! Look! My car is
within the line”. He asked for the taxi driver`s insurance information.

I think the accident was the taxi driver`s fault. He was listening to loud music and singing. I
think he forgot to check the rearview mirror before he parked

1. Taxi driver`s opinion:

Supporting sentence
2. SUV driver`s opinion:
Supporting sentence

B. Match each opinion with its reason. Which one is the writer`s opinion? Circle the
number

1. The accident was the writer`s fault ---- a. because he was not paying attention
2. The accident was the taxi driver`s fault ---- b. because he had parked badly
3. The accident was the SUV driver`s fault ----- c. because he was late for the meeting
C. Read the text. Correct five more mistakes

Traffic was slow on the way to work this morning. Drivers were getting impatient. A
hybrid crashes into the sedan in front of it. The woman driving a hybrid said, “You
need to move off more quickly!” The man in the sedan says, “You wasn`t paying
attention! You need to wait for my car to move before you drive.” I think the driver of
the hybrid was at fault. When she got out of the car, she was rubbed her eyes. I think
she was too tired to concentrate on driving.

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Lesson 9 & 10: Grammar

A. Match the beginning of each sentence with the correct ending. Write the letters.

1. When you register your vehicle. __ a. check the internet for deals
2. Before a mechanic works on your car ___ b. you spend a lot of time on the road
3. Before you buy a car ___ c. make sure the gas cap is on
4. When you drive for a living ___ d. ask for an estimate
5. After you get gas ___ e. you might have to get a pollution test

B. Write the words in the correct order. Add commas where necessary. More than one
order is possible.

1. (buy a car / you / to have / you / insurance / when / need)

2. (all the costs / to understand / before / you / need / sign the contract / you)
3. (from the car dealership / drive it home / you / when / loses value / your car)
4. ( you / need / for pedestrians / drive in town / when / to look out / you)
C. Rewrite each tip as one sentence. More than one answer is possible

1. You drive. Look around to be safe. (when)

2. You turn. Check that no one is your way (before)
3. You change lanes. Look over your shoulder ( before)
4. You get in a car. Put on a seat belt ( after)
5. You buy insurance. You need to understand the coverage. (when)

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Lesson 11: Soft Skills at Work

A. Understand. Complete the sentence. Circle the correct answer

A person who is flexible at work _________

a. Likes to have the same routine every day

b. Adapts to situations and likes to learn new things
c. Knows the best way of doing things
B. Identify. Read the conversations at work. In which conversations are the people
flexible? Check the conversations

1. Customer: Hi, we`re going downtown. Wait, do you have a car seat for my son?
Driver: No, my booking was for two adults. Is your son coming, too?
Customer: Yes, our plans changed at the last minute
Driver: Okay. Let me call my co-worker. He is on a job nearby and keeps a spare seat in
his trunk

2. Supervisor: Pete, this is Max. He`ll be working with you today

Pete: Nice to meet you, Max! Before we start, what shall I have him help with?
Supervisor: Max doesn`t have much experience. Can you show him how to do an oil
change?
Pete: Of course. I`ve never trained anyone before but I`ll do my best. We`ll both be
learning new things together, Max!

3. Sara: I was learning about new accounting software at that course last weekend. It
sounded good.
Bo: Oh, really? I`m happy with the software we use now
Sara: Yeah, maybe you`re right. It was kind of hard. W should stick with what we know
Bo: I think so. Learning how to use new software would waste a lot of time
C. Analyze. Read the conversations in Exercise B again. What are the different ways the
people are flexible?

a. Learn a new skill

b. Do tasks they know well
c. Adapt to a situation
d. See change as a good thing
e. Take on a challenge

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