Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live on the road? Have you watched any movies or series about truckers or their lifestyle? How do you think someone’s life would change if they had to travel constantly for work? What are some things you would miss about your daily routine if you had to live on the road? How do you think technology has changed the way people live and work on the road?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Do you think it’s related to trucks, travel, or something else? What do you think the person in the image does for a living? Write down your thoughts and predictions before moving on to the next section.
Introduction:
Read the introduction to the activity and learn about Rick, an owner-operator from Canton, Ohio, who has joined Reliable Carriers. Take note of his role, the company he works for, and how he feels about his job. Think about what it would be like to work in a job that involves traveling and hauling equipment.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video How Car Hauler Lives on the Road! Inside Truckers Custom 156″ ARI Sleeper | Reliable Cribs S4E2 and pause it at the following points:
- When Rick is introducing his truck and its features (around 2-3 minutes into the video)
- When Rick is showing the interior of his truck and the sleeper (around 5-6 minutes into the video)
- When Rick is talking about his job and his experience with Reliable Carriers (around 10-11 minutes into the video)
At each pause point, discuss the following questions:
- What features of the truck do you think are the most important for Rick’s job? Why?
- How do you think the design of the sleeper contributes to Rick’s comfort and productivity on the road?
- What do you think are the benefits of working with a company like Reliable Carriers? How does it impact Rick’s life and job satisfaction?
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Vocabulary Quiz:
Take the vocabulary quiz to test your understanding of the key terms related to the activity. Choose the correct answer for each question:
- Which feature of Rick’s truck contributes to a more enjoyable driving experience by allowing for smoother gear shifts?
- A) Jake brake
- B) Clearance lights
- C) 18-speed manual transmission
- D) Cruise control
- What is the primary purpose of the PTO switch with a red light indicator in Rick’s truck?
- A) To control the air conditioner
- B) To monitor the inverter and batteries
- C) To engage the power take-off for auxiliary equipment
- D) To adjust the smart fan with vent control
- Which of the following amenities is NOT available in the sleeper of Rick’s truck?
- A) Bed
- B) Breakfast nook
- C) Sink with hot and cold running water
- D) Swimming pool
- What type of oven is available in Rick’s truck for convenient food preparation?
- A) Conventional oven
- B) Microwave convection oven
- C) Toaster oven
- D) Outdoor grill
- What is the capacity of fresh water storage in Rick’s truck?
- A) 100 gallons in one tank
- B) 260 gallons in two tanks
- C) 500 gallons in three tanks
- D) 1000 gallons in four tanks
Check your answers with the answer key:
- C) 18-speed manual transmission
- C) To engage the power take-off for auxiliary equipment
- D) Swimming pool
- B) Microwave convection oven
- B) 260 gallons in two tanks
Grammar Focus:
Learn about the present perfect tense and how it’s used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment. Read the examples from the text and try to identify the verbs in the present perfect tense. Take the grammar quiz to test your understanding:
- Rick ____________________ his goal of joining Reliable Carriers since 1999.
- A) has achieved
- B) achieves
- C) was achieving
- D) is achieving
- By the time he joined Reliable Carriers, Rick ____________________ to join the company for 22 years.
- A) has been trying
- B) was trying
- C) is trying
- D) tried
- Since March, Rick ____________________ with Reliable Carriers and enjoys his job.
- A) has been working
- B) was working
- C) is working
- D) works
- Rick’s wife ____________________ him on the road once she retires.
- A) will join
- B) joins
- C) is joining
- D) has joined
- Rick ____________________ a consistently positive experience at Reliable Carriers.
- A) has had
- B) had
- C) has
- D) is having
Check your answers with the answer key:
- A) has achieved
- A) has been trying
- A) has been working
- A) will join
- A) has had
