Car trouble

Read the article and match 5 headings to each paragraph. There are 2 extra headings.

1. An economical option
2. Bad luck
3. Cheated by the mechanic
4. It seemed cheaper
5. Money is not a problem
6. Precautions
7. We need a change

Answers written in white. Select the following text to see them: paragraph 1 heading 2, p2 h6, p3 h4, p4 h7, p5 h1

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• What to do if your car breaks down
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Video: Mr Bean's car trouble

How to reduce your carbon footprint

Watch the video and note down the 10 steps. The answers are written in white
Step 1. Turn the thermostat up in the summer and down in the winter. Close doors and insulate windows
Step 2. Turn off and unplug electronics
Step 3. Change to compact fluorescent bulbs
Step 4. Do your laundry or run a dishwasher only with a full load
Step 5. Eat local and take a canvas tote
Step 6. Bring your own cup or mug when you buy coffee
Step 7. Cut back on bottled water, making and transporting them pollutes a lot
Step 8. Plant a tree, it produces green house gases
Step 9. Use your car less
Step 10. Car pool, use public transport, walk or bike

Health - American and French Health Systems

Listen to this woman comparing the two health systems and say whether the following statements are true or false.

1. In France everyone is covered by an insurance company
2. In the US you need insurance to have medical assistance
3. American companies cover everything if you pay
   
4. She has to pay a lot for her medication in the US
   
5. Some hospitals reject patients without insurance in America
   
6. In France she had many health problems too
7. In France when she went to the hospital she was seen very quickly
   
8. She had to pay with several credit cards

Answers: 1F, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5T, 6F, 7T, 8F

2nd Intermediate - 3rd conditional

GRAMMAR THROUGH FILMS

• Watch a video and do the exercises. You'll find the answers at the bottom of the page.
• Watch a video and do the exercises. You'll find the answers in the worksheet.