Unit 2: Drive Slowly

A. Look at the photos of different cars. Identify the parts of the car.

1. Windshield

2. Hood

3. Headlight

4. Bumper

5. Trunk

6. Gas tank

7. Steering wheel

8. Dashboard

9. Glove compartment

10. Automatic transmission

B. Read the rules and advice that Mr. Day gave his students. Use that information to write sentences.
Use must, mustn’t, must not, should, or shouldn’t.

1. give / me your homework on time.

You must give me your homework on time.

2. read / every night.

You should read every night.

3. study / just before tests.

You shouldn't study just before tests.

4. study / every day.

You should study every day.

5. talk / in class.

You mustn't talk in class.

6. take / three tests.

You must take three tests.

7. worry.

You shouldn't be worry.

8. ask / me for help.

When class seems hard, you should ask me for help.

C. Talk about the law and give advice. Use must, must not, should, and shouldn’t

1. You’re driving recklessly and dangerously. Show some concern for other drivers and for me!

You shouldn't drive recklessly and dangerously. You should show some concern for other drivers and for me.

2. You passed that car on the right. That’s against the law

You must pass cars on the left. That's the law.

3. You are driving too fast. The speed limit is only 70 kilometres per hour here.

You shouldn't drive too fast. You must obey the speed limit.

D. Write sentences. Give three laws that a good driver must obey. Use must or must not.

1. A good driver must stop at stop signs.

2. A good driver must obey the laws.

3. A good driver must not pass from the right.

E. Answer the question. Use should or shouldn’t.

Question: What should a good driver do when there is a lot of traffic?

1. A good driver should slow down.

2. A good driver shouldn't talk on the cell phone.

3. A good driver should watch the other cars carefully.

F. Read the descriptions of six different drivers. Complete each description with the appropriate adverb of manner. Use the adjectives in the box to form the adverbs of manner. Use each adjective one time.

1. Mr. Nasser never drives over the speed limit. He often drives under it. He drives very slowly.

2. Tariq never drives under the speed limit. He often drives over it. He drives very fast.

3. Khalid spends many hours with his driving instructor. He has taken the driving test three times. He hasn't passed it yet, but he is trying very hard.

4. Tom has been a driver for just a year, and he has already been in six accidents. He caused these accidents by driving dangerously and recklessly.

5. New drivers need to learn how to drive properly.

G. Read the story. Rewrite the numbered sentences. Use adverbs of manner.

1. The students are here because they drive dangerously.

2. I'm here because I drive slowly.

3. He drives fast.

4. I like to do everything probably.

5. I work hard in this class.

6. Driving slowly isn't the same as driving carefully.

H READING

Answer the questions.

1. Why was Colin driving recklessly on the way to Mark’s house?

He ran a red light, and a stop sign.

2. Which of these is less safe than the other—a car with a teenager driving alone or a car with a teenager driving with friends?

A car with a teenager driving with his friends.

3. What are two ideas that people have about why teenage driving is sometimes a problem?

Teenagers are too young to drive and they are new drivers.

4. What limits does a teenager with a graduated license have at first?

He must drive with an adult.

I. Complete the charts. Use your own ideas.

Things a Good Driving Instructor Should/Shouldn't Do

Should be patient

Should be calm

Shouldn't talk on the phone.

Things a Good Driving Instructor Must/Mustn't Do.

Mustn't break the law.

Must know the traffic laws.

J WRITING

Now write a paragraph that describes a good driving instructor.

A driving instructor is an important job. A good driving instructor should be calm and should be patient with the driving student.

Also, a good driving instructor shouldn't talk on a cell phone in the car. That is not a good example for the student.

A driving instructor must know the driving laws and mustn't break those laws.