I. Introduction:

People often rent cars when they go on vacation or travel on business, but there are many things you should consider when choosing a rental car company. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.

[ What's the Difference? ]

• rental car
• compact
• economy
• standard
• full size
• luxury
• SUV (sports utility vehicle)
• pickup truck
• minivan

• car insurance
• daily rate
• damage waiver
• driving record
• mileage limit
• no-show fee
• rental agreement
• weekend special

• do a visual inspection
• leave a deposit
• make a reservation
• pick up the car
• return the car
• sign a rental agreement

• Do you have any cars available?
• I'd like to rent a standard-size car.
• How much is car insurance per day?
• When do I need to return the car?
• How old do you have to be to rent a car?

III. Follow-Up: Top

Imagine that you want to rent a full size car for five days in Hawaii (Monday-Friday). (You can choose the time of year this activity.) Use the Internet to find the company that offers the cheapest deal for your trip. Compare your results with a partner. Also, add in the cost of additional car insurance per day for the car rental.

Online Listening Practice (from www.esl-lab.com and www.dailyesl.com):

• Car Rental: Easy -- [daily]
• Car Rental: Medium -- [esl-lab]