English for Automotive: Common Car Breakdowns
An interactive 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' style game focusing on vocabulary and expressions related to common car breakdowns. Players answer 10 questions of increasing difficulty, from basic terminology to complex diagnostic scenarios. Designed for adult ESL learners at CEFR B2 level in an automotive English context.
A free Millionaire Quiz for Adults at CEFR B2 level. Topic: Common car breakdowns (Remix).
Questions
- When a car's engine stops working suddenly, we say the car has ___. — A) broken down B) broken up C) broken away D) broken off
- Which of the following is a common reason for a car to overheat? — A) Weak battery voltage B) High fuel pressure C) Low coolant level D) Loose steering wheel
- If your car's wheels are not aligned properly, you might experience ___. — A) engine knocking B) brake fading C) uneven tire wear D) transmission slipping
- What does the 'check engine' warning light typically indicate? — A) The engine is overheating dangerously B) The engine compartment door is open C) The engine oil needs immediate replacement D) A problem with the engine or emissions system
- When a car's battery is dead, the engine typically ___. — A) starts but runs roughly B) won't turn over at all C) stalls while driving D) turns over but won't start
- A grinding noise when braking usually suggests that ___. — A) the transmission fluid is low B) the brake pads are severely worn C) the alternator is failing D) the fuel filter is clogged
- If a car's transmission is slipping, the engine RPM increases but the vehicle ___. — A) doesn't accelerate proportionally B) shifts gears too quickly C) brakes unexpectedly D) accelerates normally
- A persistent knocking sound from the engine at high RPM is often caused by ___. — A) worn-out shock absorbers in the suspension B) a faulty oxygen sensor in the exhaust system C) inadequate power steering fluid pressure D) using fuel with an octane rating too low for the engine
- When diagnosing a car that won't start, a mechanic would first check the ___. — A) transmission fluid pressure and torque converter B) battery voltage and starter motor resistance C) catalytic converter and emissions sensors D) fuel injector timing and spark plug gap
- A vehicle experiencing severe vibration during braking, combined with a pulsating brake pedal, most likely indicates ___. — A) warped brake rotors or uneven brake pad wear B) low brake fluid level with air in the brake lines C) misaligned suspension components causing tire imbalance D) a faulty…
Printable worksheet
This Millionaire Quiz comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Answer from memory · No options this time. Write the answer.
- Write your own question · Write a new question about common car breakdowns (remix), with one right answer and three wrong ones.
Part 1: Answer from memory
No options this time. Write the answer.
- When a car's engine stops working suddenly, we say the car has ___.
- Which of the following is a common reason for a car to overheat?
- If your car's wheels are not aligned properly, you might experience ___.