Quote
1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.
“My dad used to build these little go-karts when I was really young, and I loved racing them. And I would beat the boys all the time.”
—Actor Charlize Theron, speaking about her love for car racing (Daily Mail)
Definition
1. Definition - Study the definition.
small, light car for racing and games
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
Do you like to drive fast but don’t want to get in trouble on the road? Are race cars a little too scary for you? How can you enjoy the happiness of speed without getting in trouble or hurting yourself? The answer could be to go to the go-kart track and drive one of these small, speedy cars. A go-kart is a small, open car. It is very light and easy to drive. You can go quickly in a go-kart but not too quickly.
For years, people have enjoyed building and driving these small, fast cars. It’s a great way to feel fast without too much risk. And you can also try a lot of fancy driving tricks in a go-kart. Actor Charlize Theron recently spoke at the Daytona 500, a big NASCAR race. She told people how much she loves car races, and she talked about racing go-karts with her family when she was young.
Have you driven a go-kart? Which types of tricks do you like to try with go-karts or cars?
Examples
1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.
“When I was a kid, my brothers and I would race go-karts.”
“A go-kart needs to be light to win a race. It can’t be heavy.”
“Do you want to watch a go-kart race with me?”