Subject: Vocabulary

Car Rental- 24.25/05/2011

I. Introduction:
People often rent cars when they go on vacation or travel on business, but there are many things you should consider when choosing a rental car company. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.

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rental car

compact

economy

standard

full size

luxury

SUV (sports utility vehicle)

pickup truck

minivan

car insurance

daily rate

damage waiver

driving record

mileage limit

no-show fee

rental agreement

weekend special

do a visual inspection

leave a deposit

make a reservation

pick up the car

return the car

sign a rental agreement

Do you have any cars available?

I'd like to rent a standard-size car.

How much is car insurance per day?

When do I need to return the car?

How old do you have to be to rent a car?

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II. Practice:
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. I'd like to rent a _____________ to be able to haul some furniture from my apartment to my new house.

A. minivan B. standard car C. pickup truck

2. If you decide not to use the rental car, be sure to contact the car rental company and cancel the reservation by phone, or you might be charged a ____________.

A. no-show fee B. damage waiver C. mileage limit

3. Be sure to ____________ by 5:00 p.m. to avoid being charged for an extra day.

A. make a reservation B. return the car C. leave a deposit

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Correct answers:

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III. Follow-Up:
Imagine that you want to rent a full size car for five days in Hawaii (Monday-Friday). (You can choose the time of year this activity.) Use the Internet to find the company that offers the cheapest deal for your trip. Compare your results with a partner. Also, add in the cost of additional car insurance per day for the car rental.