Hello, good to see you here! Check out this acitivity set:
to get a summary of the latest developments in the automobile industry
to refresh and practise current automobile vocabulary
to revise the past simple (regular and irregular verbs)
to practise talking about numbers and figures
Let’s start! (10 exercises, duration: 15-20 minutes)
Vocabulary refresher: Check your vocabulary before watching the video.
1. Match the words to the definitions.
2. Click the correct definition.
3. Verb or noun? Read the definitions and choose the correct option from the dropdown boxes.
| 1. The video mentions several challenges faced by the Germany automotive industry. Which do you think is the most serious? Why? Share your ideas with a partner. 2. Working together with a partner, brainstorm some possible solutions to the challenge you identified above. 3. Working with your partner, prepare a short presentation on the challenge you have identified and your suggested solutions. |
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Now watch the video and be prepared to answer some comprehension questions afterwards.
Comprehension check: Automobile industry facts
1. Are the following statements true or false? Click your answer.
2. Which answer is correct? Click it.
Grammar check: Past simple
The video talks about past developments in the automobile industry. Let’s revise the grammar you need for that.
1. Which of the verbs used in the video have a regular past simple form and which are irregular?
Drag them into the correct columns.
2. Now look at the sentences below and pick the correct past form of the verb from the dropdown boxes.
Skills check: Describing numbers and figures
1 a. Mark the mistakes in the following sentences.
Tip: All mistakes have to do with the numbers.
1 b. Now try to correct the mistakes with the help of our tips.
2. Revise the given grammar information and complete the sentences.
Well done! You have completed your extra English training session.
Don’t hesitate to ask your trainer if you have any questions.