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Interchange 2 (9. Car, bike, or bus?)

Interchange 2 (9. Car, bike, or bus?)

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Warm-up Questions

Which do you use more often: a car, a bike, or a bus? Why?
What are some good reasons to buy a car, and what are some reasons not to?
In your city, how good is public transportation?

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Interchange 2 (9. Car, bike, or bus?)

A late bus and a dream car (00:00 – 01:00)

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1. Why is the person late at the beginning?

Their car broke down.
The bus was late.
They forgot the meeting time.

2. When does the speaker plan to buy the car?

Before graduation
After graduation
Next year after getting a house

3. What happened to the person's leg?

They got hurt at work.
They fell because of a puddle.
They were in a car accident.

Interchange 2 (9. Car, bike, or bus?)

Do you really need a car? Money, credit, and costs (01:00 – 02:26)

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1. What order does one person recommend for big life goals?

Job, then apartment, then car
Car, then apartment, then job
Apartment, then car, then job

2. Why does someone say taking out a loan can be helpful?

It makes the car cheaper.
It is a good way to establish credit.
It guarantees a job after graduation.

3. Which expense is mentioned as a cost of owning a car?

Phone bills
Car insurance
Tuition fees

Interchange 2 (9. Car, bike, or bus?)

Still tempted—and a surprising moment (02:26 – 03:20)

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1. What does the speaker admit about buying the car?

They will never buy a car.
There is no good reason to buy it.
They already paid for it.

2. What is the speaker's main feeling about the car?

They think it is too small.
They think it is dangerous.
They think it is beautiful.

3. What surprising thing happens near the end?

Someone else is driving the car.
The car breaks down in front of them.
The bus arrives early.

Interchange 2 (9. Car, bike, or bus?)

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1. What is one main message of the conversation?

Public transportation is never efficient.
It is smart to think about costs before buying a car.
Buying a car always saves money.

2. Which idea is supported by the discussion about debt and expenses?

Gas and repairs are free for new cars.
Loans never need to be paid back.
A car has many ongoing costs beyond the purchase price.

3. Why does someone suggest waiting to see what job you get?

Because cars are not allowed in the city.
Because the job location may affect whether you need a car.
Because biking is always faster than driving.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Interchange 2 (9. Car, bike, or bus?)

Do you agree with the advice: job first, then apartment, then car? Why or why not?
What are the biggest hidden costs of owning a car in your country/city?
Is it better to pay with cash or buy on credit? When is each choice smart?
If your bus system sometimes makes you late, what strategies can you use to be on time?

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