16. Fill in the correct prepositions.

1. The heating switches ___ automatically when you start the engine.

2. They were driving ___ full speed.

3. Which elements make ___ the car?

4. He decided to rely ___ the car and he was absolutely right.

5. His car was ___ collision ___ a motorbike.

6. The new car was introduced ___ the market ___ 1993.

7. Remember to bring clothes that provide adequate protection ___ the wind and rain.

8. The traffic lights are controlled ___ a central computer.

17. Read and translate the following words from the text paying attention to the word-forming suffixes and prefixes. Arrange them into the groups of: n (nouns), Adj. (adjectives), Adv. (adverbs).

transmission, safely, appearance, resistance, convenience, instrumentation, malfunction, information, reliable, destination, consumption, optional, heater, tape player, collision, bumper, defroster, washer, safety, equipment, horseless, mechanical, improperly, contemporary, instantaneous

Additional Activities

18. Skim the text “Why Should I buy Car Accessories?” Copy out the key words or sentences connected with car accessories. Using them try to convince people to buy car accessories.

Why Should I Buy Car Accessories?

Adding the grace to the car becomes easier with car accessories. Indeed, they protect your coupe’s interior from damage, which enhances the car resale value thereby resulting in more cash at trade in time. When you purchase a dash mat for your car, you provide ultimate protection to its dashboard from harsh sunlight and stains that cause it to fade or break. Likewise, you are presenting the same protection to your car from exterior elements by buying a custom car cover. Our car covers also guard your coupe from sun damage that causes its paint finish to become pale over time. We have great car covers according to all weather conditions for both inside and outside use. Moreover, buying the accessories largely depends on the safety level you want to have, and the money you want to spend. Discover about everything you require to turn your car’s appearance and efficiency for the better. Let us be your avenue in turning your dreams into veracity thereby generating a coupe that will make you outshine others on the road. Our dedication is focused on prioritizing the performance of your precious car. We offer both the options of purchasing the car accessories as individual pieces or complete kits. The products include, front and rear air dams, bumpers, mirrors, different lightning equipments, hub caps, headlight cover and many more. Our selected accessories work flawlessly (безупречно) with every accepted vehicle such as the, Dodge, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Acura Integra and Mitsubishi, Ford, Audi. All the add-ons are manufactured and designed with discerning eye and using the highest safety standards. This allows us providing your car with exotic looks together with matchless lines to accomplish the appearance of a quality custom job at quite affordable prices.

19. Match the parts of the sentences.

1) The first automobiles	a) is reliable and informative
2) Modern instrumentation	b) were called horseless carriages
3) Some automobiles have	c) microcomputer instrumentation
4) Many cars have	d) now standard equipment
5) Safety belts are	e) bucket seats in front
6) The long full-size cars	f) for pleasure driving
7) A sport’s car is used	g) becomes easier with accessories
8) Adding the grace to the car	h) were supplanted by compact cars