UNIT 4 - LESSON 2 - DESCRIBE A CAR PROBLEM

 

   VOCABULARY 

Complete the sentences with the two parts of each phrasal verb.

1.The car’s almost out of gas. Let’s go in here so I can FILL it UP.

2.It’s raining, and I can’t TURN the windshield wipers ON . They aren’t working.

3 Can I use your car this afternoon? I can PICK it UP at 3:30 if you don’t need it then.

4.We have to return the rental car before 6:00. Let’s  DROP it OFF early at the airport and get something to eat, OK?

5. I can’t TURN the air conditioning OFF . It’s freezing in here!

PHRSAL VERBS

What are phrasal verbs?

Phrasal verbs are verbal structures composed of two particles: verb +adjective + adverb orpreposition that serve to define specific actions or states. Thanks to this, from the same verb, for example, burn, very different phrasal verbs can be created: burn out (to become extinct), burn down (to burn completely, to ashes) or burn up (to cause anger, to handle high speed). Furthermore, thanks to its widespread use among native English speakers, it is a topic that is essential for students of the language to master.  

Types of phrasal verbs

Part of the difficulty in learning the use of phrasal verbs comes from the fact that there are three types:

1. Phrasal intransitive verbs

The action does not fall on a direct object because it only affects the subject of the sentence. For example.

• My smartphone broke down this week.

2. Phrasal inseparable transitive verbs

As a transitive verb, the action falls on the direct object. They are called inseparable because the sum verb + adjective, adverb or preposition must always appear without alterations of any kind. For example:

• I will look after my grandmother tonight. 

3. Separable transitive phrasal verbs

Again, since they are transitive, the action falls on the direct object. However, they are called separable because said direct object can be placed between the verb and the adjective, adverb or preposition. For example:

• You never let me down.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  SENTENCES 

1. * She broke down when she heard the sad news about her friend.
2. * The team needs to work on their project to meet the deadline.
3. * I can't believe he came across my old yearbook in the attic.
4. * They are planning to carry out a detailed study of the ecosystem.
5. * Please back up your important files to avoid losing data.
6. * The cat tried to climb up the tree to catch the bird.
7. * We'll have to hold off on the meeting until the boss arrives.
8. * I need to check in at the hotel before we head to the conference.
9. * Don't forget to turn off the lights when you leave the room.
10. * We'll figure out a solution to this problem together.

Dialogue describing a car problem.

Driver: (frustrated) Oh no, the car is making a strange noise!

Passenger: (concerned) What kind of noise is it? Can you describe it?

Driver: (wincing) It's like a loud, metallic grinding sound coming from under the hood.

Passenger: (worried) That doesn't sound good. Did a warning light come on?

Driver: (nervous) No, no warning lights, but I can feel some vibrations in the steering wheel.

Passenger: (thoughtful) It might be an issue with the brakes or the wheel assembly. We should pull over and check it out.

Driver: (agreeing) Yeah, you're right. Let's find a safe spot to stop and take a look. This doesn't sound like something we should ignore.