汽车英语unit-1

1、 Unit 1 Market ResearchWarming-upReading AListeningSpeaking4123Reading B5Writing6Project7Vocabulary and Structure8Self-evaluationGrammar109Warm-1Task 1 Passenger cars can be classified by size or by body type (See the following pictures). Which type of car do you like best? Why?Mini car / Subcompact

2、 car（微型轿车）Compact car（小型轿车）Convertible(车篷可折起/取掉的轿车)Midsize car（中型轿车）Luxury / Large car（豪华轿车）Wagon / Station Wagon（旅行车）Hatchback（掀背型轿车）Minivan（微型厢式车）SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)（运动型多功能车）Warming-upReading ATextTask 1Task 2Task 3Task 4Background InformationTask 5 1. Government policies Many countries i

3、n the world have adopted emission requirements to curb environment pollution. China has raised the consumption tax on passenger vehicles with large engines and cut the consumption tax on low-emission passenger vehicles, in an effort to reduce pollution and save energy. Currently, China taxes vehicle

4、s with motors larger than 4 liters 40 percent (20 percent in the past) on top of the sales price. Vehicles with motors between 2 and 4 liters are taxed 25 percent (15 percent in the past). Smaller engines continue to be taxed between 5 and 9 percent with the exception of vehicles with smaller than 1

5、 liter motors. Tiny engines are only taxed 2 percent, down from 3 percent.2. Fuel economy Fuel economy in automobiles is the amount offuel required to move the automobile over a givendistance. The two most common ways to measureautomobile fuel economy are:1) The amount of fuel used per unit distance

6、; most commonly, liters per 100 kilometers (l/100 km). Lower values mean better fuel economy: you use less fuel to travel the same distance.2) The distance travelled per unit of fuel used; most commonly kilometers per liter (km/l) or miles per gallon (mpg). If mpg is used, it is important to know wh

7、ich gallon is being referred to; the U.S. gallon or the imperial gallon. The imperial gallon is about 20% larger than the U.S. gallon. Higher values of mpg mean better fuel economy: you can travel further for the same amount of fuel.3. Alternative fuels Alternative fuels generally include ethanol (E

8、85),a blend of gasoline and ethanol up to 85%; hybrid fueland diesel. 1) A flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) or dual-fuel vehicle (colloquially called a flex-fuel vehicle) is an alternative fuel vehicle with an internal combustion engine designed to run on more than one fuel, usually gasoline blended with

9、 either ethanol or methanol fuel, and both fuels are stored in the same common tank. FFVs experience no loss in performance when operating on E85. However, since a gallon of ethanol contains less energy than a gallon of gasoline, FFVs typically get about 20-30% fewer miles per gallonwhen fueled with

10、 E85. 2) A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to move the vehicle. The term most commonly refers to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), which combine an internal combustion engine and one or more electric motors. 3) As for diesel fuel, although with the higher cost

11、of diesel fuel and the limited selection of models,diesel engines can deliver about 30 percent more fueleconomy than a comparable gasoline engine.Reading ATask 11. You probably see more autos in the streets than before. What type of auto do you think is becoming more popular? Are there differences i

12、n car-buying priorities between young people and their parents? Compact cars and subcompact cars are becoming more popular. In auto purchase, young people may prefer sporty and showy cars while their parents may favor cars with great performance and safety.2. If you want to buy a car, what is your f

13、irst consideration? If I want to buy a car, price (brand/performance/size) will be my first consideration as I am a new member of the work force and I cannot afford an expensive car.Before reading the passage, see how much you know about the present auto market.Text A-1A Shift in Car-buying Prioriti

14、es In the past, the purchase of a car might be a way to demonstrate economic success. People wanted big, safe, comfortable, luxurious and fashionable cars. But with fuel prices going up, government policies favoring compact cars, an awareness of the need for environmental protection, as well as the

15、slowing economy, car-buyers are changing their ideas when buying a new car.Reading AText A-2In our recent survey, fuel economy tops thefactors affecting vehicle selection. Nearly 80 percent of car shoppers, led by women, young adults and families on a medium-sized income, are concerned about fuel ec

16、onomy. However, there is a slight gender difference in the level of concern with 38 percent of women citing fuel economy as the most important factor, compared with only 24 percent of men. The average is 31 percent.Reading AText A-3In order to be able to spend less on fuel,motorists are looking for

17、cars which use alternative fuels or which are more compact. In todays market, cars using flex-fuel, hybrid fuel or diesel are becoming more popular. Although they are a little more expensive to buy, they are much cheaper to run because these fuels are cheaper than petrol. Reading AText A-4Smaller, m

18、ore compact cars with smaller-sized engines, are also enjoying popularity because of their lower fuel consumption and they are increasingly being promoted by government because of their lower emissions.Reading AText A-5To reduce running costs, drivers can be willing to compromise. For example, about

19、 54 percent of motorists said they were willing to compromise on higher costs in order to buy a more efficient vehicle; others may compromise on size or capacity (49 percent), on amenities or comfort (38 percent), on performance (31 percent), or on safety (15 percent).Reading AText A-6However, peopl

20、e buying a car do not want to compromise too much. They may have specific requirements such as the need for a child seat, room for sports equipment or comfort during long business trips. Although they may prefer to buy a small car with low fuel consumption, they also want reliability, efficiency and

21、 comfort. So improvements in performance and comfort in small cars must be considered in order to meet consumers needs.Reading AText A-6In conclusion, cars with lower fuel consumption are likely to continue to be important and are expected to take up a bigger share of the auto market. If fuel prices

22、 keep increasing, car buyers will be looking for more fuel-efficient models and we need to be able to keep up with demand.Reading AA-Trans-1购车因素的转变购车因素的转变 过去，买车可能是人们炫耀自己经济实力的一种手段。过去，买车可能是人们炫耀自己经济实力的一种手段。人们想要自己的车大、舒适、奢华并且时尚。然而随着油人们想要自己的车大、舒适、奢华并且时尚。然而随着油价的上涨、政府对小型车的优惠、人们环保意识的增强，价的上涨、政府对小型车的优惠、人们环保意识的

23、增强，以及经济发展速度的放缓，购车者买车时正逐渐改变他们以及经济发展速度的放缓，购车者买车时正逐渐改变他们的考虑因素。的考虑因素。Reading AA-Trans-2 我们近来的调查显示，燃油经济性占选车时诸多考虑因我们近来的调查显示，燃油经济性占选车时诸多考虑因素的首位。有近素的首位。有近80%80%的购车者都关注车的燃油经济性，尤其的购车者都关注车的燃油经济性，尤其是女性、年轻人和中等收入家庭。不过，人们对这一因素是女性、年轻人和中等收入家庭。不过，人们对这一因素的关注程度还存在略微的性别差异。有的关注程度还存在略微的性别差异。有38%38%的女性把燃油经的女性把燃油经济性当成选车时的首要

24、考虑因素，而只有济性当成选车时的首要考虑因素，而只有24%24%的男性有同感，的男性有同感，平均数是平均数是31%31%。Reading AA-Trans-3 为了节省汽油开销，驾车人对使用代用燃料的车或小为了节省汽油开销，驾车人对使用代用燃料的车或小型车更感兴趣。今天的汽车市场上，双燃料汽车、混合动型车更感兴趣。今天的汽车市场上，双燃料汽车、混合动力型车以及柴油车越来越受到人们的青睐。尽管价位高些，力型车以及柴油车越来越受到人们的青睐。尽管价位高些，但是它们的燃料比汽油更便宜，使用时更经济，更省钱。但是它们的燃料比汽油更便宜，使用时更经济，更省钱。Reading AA-Trans-3 个头小

25、些的、紧凑型车，由于引擎小，油耗低，受欢个头小些的、紧凑型车，由于引擎小，油耗低，受欢迎度也在攀升。同时，小型车也因排放量小而受到政府的迎度也在攀升。同时，小型车也因排放量小而受到政府的扶持。扶持。Reading AA-Trans-5 为了降低油费，购车者宁愿作出一些妥协。比如，为了降低油费，购车者宁愿作出一些妥协。比如，大约有大约有54%54%的人愿意在价格上作出妥协，多花些钱买燃油的人愿意在价格上作出妥协，多花些钱买燃油效率高的车；其他人可能在车的大小或车内空间上作出效率高的车；其他人可能在车的大小或车内空间上作出妥协（占妥协（占49%49%），在车的舒适度和设施上妥协（占），在车的舒适度

26、和设施上妥协（占38%38%），），在车的性能上妥协（占在车的性能上妥协（占31%31%），或在车的安全性上妥协），或在车的安全性上妥协（占（占15%15%）。）。Reading AA-Trans-6 然而，人们在买车时不愿过多地妥协。人们对车可能然而，人们在买车时不愿过多地妥协。人们对车可能有特殊的需求，例如，车内要有儿童座椅、存放运动器械有特殊的需求，例如，车内要有儿童座椅、存放运动器械的空间或能保证远途工作旅行的舒适。尽管由于小型车油的空间或能保证远途工作旅行的舒适。尽管由于小型车油耗低，人们更偏爱小型车，但他们同样渴望车的安全性、耗低，人们更偏爱小型车，但他们同样渴望车的安全性、高性能

27、和舒适性。因此，对小型车性能和舒适度的改进必高性能和舒适性。因此，对小型车性能和舒适度的改进必须列入考虑之中以满足消费者需求。须列入考虑之中以满足消费者需求。Reading AA-Trans-6 总之，燃油经济性高的车将是汽车市场未来的发展趋总之，燃油经济性高的车将是汽车市场未来的发展趋势，它们将占据市场的很大份额。如果油价持续上涨，购势，它们将占据市场的很大份额。如果油价持续上涨，购车者将更关注燃油效率高的车型，而我们则要研发出与这车者将更关注燃油效率高的车型，而我们则要研发出与这一需求同步的车。一需求同步的车。Reading Av. to show or prove something c

28、learly. 证实，显示demonstratee.g. These findings clearly demonstrate the fact that unemployment leads to poor health.Reading Ae.g. People in Arab countries favor loose clothing. Useful Expressions: favor A over B: 与B相比，更喜欢A.favorv. to prefer something and choose it instead of something else. 偏爱Reading Ae

29、.g. Their party topped the poll in only 12 seats. topv. to come first in a list or in an order of things 居首位Reading Abe concerned about (or be concerned with) be involved in sth. because you are interested in it or it worries you 关心，关注Reading Ae.g. She is concerned about how little food I eat.e.g. T

30、he recent rise in crime is a matter of considerable public concern. concernn. sth. that worries you, or a feeling of worry 关注，担忧Reading Ae.g. There doesnt seem to be an alternative option. alternativea. an alternative idea, plan etc is one that can be used instead of another one 二者择一的，供替代的 Reading A

31、e.g. The dormitory rooms were compact, with a desk, bed and closet built pacta. small but arranged so that everything fits neatly into the space available 紧凑的, 紧密的Reading Ae.g. He gave a passionate speech promoting equality. promotev. to try to persuade people to believe or support an idea or way of

32、 doing things 促进，推进Reading An. an amount of gas or other substance that a machine or factory produces and sends into the air 排放物emissionReading A e.g. Britain agreed to cut emissions of nitrogenoxide from power stations.e.g. She was forced to compromise in order to avoid a major argument.Useful Expr

33、essions: compromise on sth.: 就接受妥协 compromise with sb.: 与妥协compromisev. to reach an agreement with someone by both of you accepting less than you wanted at first 妥协Reading A a child seat is suitable for childs weight and size. It provides the safest way for children to travel in cars. child seatRead

34、ing A e.g. Some customers may have specific requirements such as the need for a child seat in the car. if sth. takes up a particular amount of time or space it fills it 占据take upe.g. Writing the paper took up most of the weekend.Reading AA-Task 1Task 2 Translate the following English expressions int

35、o Chinese.显示彰显成功 中等收入 关注程度 低排放量 特定的需求汽车市场的很大份额Reading AA-Task 2-1Task 3 Read the passage and match the question in Column A with its answer in Column B.Column B a. Fuel economy.b. On size, performance, comfort, safety etc.c. Surging fuel price, government policies, slowing economy, environmental awa

36、reness.d. Flex-fuel, hybrid, diesel, smaller sized engines.e. Reliability, efficiency and comfort.Column A 1. Why are car-buyers changing their considerations?2. Whats the new No. 1 consideration?3. What alternatives do people have for this consideration?4. What are people compromising on in order t

37、o reduce running costs?5. What do people still want in their small cars?Reading AA-Task 2-1Task 4 Read the passage again and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).( ) 1. In the past, people bought a car only to demonstrate their wealth.( ) 2. Both men and women take fuel

38、economy as the most important factor into consideration.( ) 3. A diesel engine car is more expensive, but also more fuel-efficient.( ) 4. When the engine size falls down, fuel efficiency goes up. ( ) 5. People would not compromise on the higher price of cars.FFTFFReading AA-Task 2-1Task 5 List the b

39、uyers demands on cars mentioned in the passage or in your own opinion.The buyers demands on cars:fuel economyfuel efficiency size or capacityamenities or comfortperformance safety decent interior fashionable exterior / appearanceReading AListeningTask 1Task 2Task 3Task 4Task 5L-Task 1Task 1 Mr. Smit

40、h, manager of Market Department in Triumph Automobile Company (TAC), is talking to Wang Ming, an intern. Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with what you hear.L-Task 1Wang Ming: Good morning, Mr. Smith.Mr. Smith: Morning, Wang Ming. Well, your major is car industry and 1 , right?Wang

41、Ming: Thats right.Mr. Smith: So you know how to 2 a market survey, huh?Wang Ming: Yeah. I did it when I was a college student.Mr. Smith: Now Id like you to 3 a survey of todays auto market and see what we should do. Do you have any problems?engineeringconductcomplete L-Task 1Wang Ming: Yeah. What as

42、pects do you want me to cover, Mr. Smith?Mr. Smith: In your survey, you should find out the 4 in auto market, collect information about our competitors, and learn about customers expectations and the factors that 5 purchase behavior.Wang Ming: OK, Mr. Smith. Ill try my best.influencetrendListening W

43、ang Ming: Good morning, Mr. Smith.Mr. Smith: Morning, Wang. Well, your major is car industry and engineering, right?Wang Ming: Thats right.Mr. Smith: So you know how to conduct a market survey, huh?Wang Ming: Yeah. I did it when I was a college student.L-Task 4Task 2 Wang Ming is having an interview

44、 with a potential car buyer. Listen to the conversation and choose the best answer to each question.L-Task 41. What is the first question Wang Ming asked? A. The interviewees age. B. The interviewees vocation. C. The interviewees company. D. The interviewees IQ.2. Which of the following reasons for

45、buying a car is not mentioned by the interviewee? A. For showing off. B. For going to work. C. For weekend shopping. D. For business.L-Task 43. Which car make does the interviewee decide on? A. Honda Fit. B. BMW. D. He wouldnt say.4. Which factor probably influences the interviewees choice most when

46、 he purchases a car? B. Safety. C. Comfort. D. Interior.5. What is the interviewees attitude?A. Hostile. B. Excited. D. Cold.C. He hasnt decided yet.A. PriceC. Cooperative.L-4-Script Wang Ming: Excuse me, sir. Im Wang Ming from Triumph Automobile Company. Would you please spare me a few minutes to a

47、nswer some questions?Interviewee: Sure. What do you want to know?Wang Ming: First of all, whats your profession?Interviewee: I work for a trade company.L-Task 3Interviewees name:Trouble with the old car: twice during a long journeyRequirements for a new car:1. durability /2.3. running on gas and4.5.

48、 Task 3 Wang Ming is having a talk with a middle-aged car owner at a car club. Take notes with the information you hear. Mr. Lee / Mr. Li broke down fuel efficient / fuel economy/ saving oil less expensive/affordableL-4-Script Wang Ming: Why do you want to buy a new car, Mr. Lee? Your car seems all

49、right.Mr. Lee: It is not. I just came back from a long journey and during the trip my car broke down twice. Its a real nuisance.Wang Ming: So you want to buy a more durable one.Mr. Lee: Yeah. This time I want to buy a realL-Task 3Task 4 Wang Ming is having an interview with a government official for

50、 some policy related questions. Now listento the dialog and complete the summary.L-Task 3Summary Purpose for raising consumption tax: To cars, and promote . Finally to reduce and save .Why is the determination constant: Global warming . Many cities . Worlds resources . For sustainable .As for existi

51、ng big engines: Cities have adopted to take them off streets. limit high-emissionsmall onespollutionenergyis worseningare seriously pollutedare becoming less and less development emission requirements L-4-ScriptWang Ming: Ms. Zhang, whats the purpose for the government to raise consumption tax on bi

52、g cars?Ms. Zhang: Well, its obvious that the raised consumption tax on passenger vehicles with large engines is an effort to limit high-emission cars and promote small ones. And the final purpose is to reduce pollution and save energy.L-Task 5-1Task 5 Wang Ming is having a talk with Mr. Smith about

53、her report. Tick the items that Wang Ming has mentioned in her report.Data range: over 100 people ( )Method: interview ( ) questionnaire ( )Data type: typical ( ) common ( ) diversified ( ) same kind ( ) People included: students ( ) young people ( ) middle-aged businessmen ( ) retired people ( ) of

54、ficials ( ) housewives ( )L-Task 5-2Reasons for a new car:playing sports ( )job commuting( )travel( )having a private parking space( )hoping to improve the performance( )demonstrating success( )as a gift for girlfriend( )Government policy:to promote small cars( )to limit car industry ( )to limit big

55、 engines ( )to cancel big engines ( )L-4-Script Mr. Smith: Wang Ming, how did you get the data?Wang Ming: Ive collected data from over one hundred people by interviews and questionnaires. And these people are typical and diversified, including young commuters, middle-aged businessmen, housewives and

56、 government officials.Mr. Smith: Hmm, very good. Are the young people just stepping into society potential car buyers?Wang Ming: Yes. Most of them, in spite of their Task 1Task 2Task 3Task 4SpeakingTask 1 Work in pairs. Practice making short conversations with the words provided according to the exa

57、mple below. Example:A: Hello. This is Honda 4S store. May I help you?B: This is George Fish. May I speak to Mr. Smith?A: Speaking.B: Id like to discuss the car we are going to buy with you. Is 9 oclock convenient for you?A: Can we make it 10:30? A customer will come to my office at 9:00.B: Oh, yes.

58、Thats fine with me.A: Great. And Ill see you in the exhibition hall.Speaking1. buy a new car / 2 pm / in the exhibition hall2. test-drive a car / 10 am next Monday / Lincoln Street3. have the car checked / at noon / maintenance workshopYou may use the expressions:Id like to Is convenient for you?Can

59、 we make it? How about?Ill see youSpeakingA: Good morning. This is Honda 4s Store. May I help you?B: Hello. This is George Fish. May I speak to Mr. Smith?A : Yes. Speaking.B: Id like to discuss the car Im going to buy with you. How about 2 oclock this afternoon.? A: Im sorry. Today is a busy day. How about 2 p.m. tomorrow?B: Oh, yes. Thats fine with me. A: Great. And Ill see you in the exhibition hall.SpeakingA: Good morning. Welcome to our store. What can I do for you?B: Hello. My name is George Fish. I want to make a test-drive appointment. A: OK. What time is convenient for you?B: 10 ocloc