Automotive Terminology and Vehicle Features

1. Essential Car Components

Interior and Exterior Parts

• Sun visor
• Horn
• Steering wheel
• Airbag
• Dashboard
• Ignition
• Rear-view mirror
• Hands-free telephone system
• Cigarette lighter
• Glove compartment
• Air vent
• Door handle
• Door tray
• Headrest
• Seatbelt
• Cup holder
• Handbrake
• Gearstick (or Gear lever)
• Ashtray
• Accelerator pedal
• Brake pedal
• Clutch pedal

2. Dashboard Instruments and Exterior Features

Key Indicators and Vehicle Body Parts

• Fuel level gauge
• Speedometer
• Engine oil temperature gauge
• Rev counter (Tachometer)
• Voltmeter
• Gearstick (or Gear lever)
• Indicator lights
• Ignition
• Steering wheel
• Seatbelt
• Ashtray
• Dashboard
• Brake pedal
• Sun visor
• Gearstick/Clutch (referring to controls)
• Headrest
• Handbrake
• Glove compartment
• Rear-view mirror
• Rear lights
• Alloy wheels (or Alloy rims)
• Bonnet (Hood)
• Boot (Trunk)
• Roof box
• Aerial (Antenna)
• Wipers
• Bodywork

3. Car Operations and Maintenance Actions

Common Tasks and Adjustments

• Switch on the fog lights
• Adjust the seat
• Check the oil level
• Switch on the headlights
• Check the tyre pressure
• Adjust the seat position
• Open the door
• Adjust the steering wheel
• Adjust the rear-view mirror
• Open the bonnet (hood)
• Open the glove compartment
• Open the sunroof

4. Advanced Car Features and Equipment

Categorized Vehicle Specifications

• Exterior Equipment:
  • Electric slide and tilt glass sunroof
  • Towing equipment
• Wheels & Tyres:
  • Electronic tyre pressure monitoring system
• Interior Equipment:
  • Rear window blind, electrically operated
  • Deluxe front center armrest
  • Garage door opener
• Seats:
  • Leather upholstery
• Safety Technology:
  • Anti-theft alarm with tow-away protection
• Audio & Communication:
  • Active speakers

5. Adjectives Describing Car Features

• Heated
• Locking
• Alloy
• Profile
• Adjustable
• Cleaning

6. Considerations for Choosing a Car

Factors Influencing Vehicle Selection

• People need cars for various reasons, including necessity or just for fun.
• Families often choose a family car because it typically has four doors and a large boot (trunk).
• There is a wide variety of models available in the market.
• Key factors include the car's engine power and characteristics.
• When choosing a car, I have to consider my needs and my financial situation.

7. Language Practice: Verb Usage

Examples of Verb Forms and Phrases

• uses
• has lost
• are getting
• died
• hate
• haven't watered
• were shouting
• haven't done
• were cooking
• have been

8. Language Practice: Sentence Transformation

Forming Negative and Interrogative Sentences

• She doesn't spend her holidays in Spain. / Does she spend her holidays in Spain?
• They didn't take my sister to the airport. / Did they take my sister to the airport?
• I haven't got many things in my life. / Have I got many things in my life?
• They haven't written five books. / Have they written five books?

9. Language Practice: Short Answers

Common Conversational Responses

• Yes, I have been to New York.
• I went to... (e.g., a specific place).
• I'm (profession).
• No, I haven't finished it.
• Yes, I have tasted Chinese food in London.

10. Language Practice: True/False Statements

Responses to Unspecified Statements

• False
• False
• False
• False
• True

11. Language Practice: More True/False Statements

Additional Responses to Unspecified Statements

• False
• True
• True
• False
• (No response provided)
• True