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According to the title and the images, you most likely came to the conclusion that the upcoming article will be related to renting a car for traveling.
The title, Die Autovermietung means car rental. It is a compound noun that consists of das Auto (the car) and the verb mieten (to rent). Die Vermietung is a place where rentals are done. Thus, eine Autovermietung is a place where cars are rented, or a car rental place.
The pictures of the automobile juxtaposed with the Hertz logo and the agent's office further support this theme. The two pictures of a German landscape and an old German town along with the map of Germany suggest the idea of vacation or travel.
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The following words are suggested by the pictures and will be explained more fully as they occur in the reading passage:
- das Mietauto - rental car
- der Mietwagen - rental car
- der Leihwagen - rental car
- die Autoverleihfirma - rental car business
- die Reise - a trip
The remaining words all occur in the reading that follows, but are not necessarily suggested by the title or the pictures. They are, however, associated with the theme, as will be explained as they occur:
- der Sonderpreis - special price or offer
- das Bargeld - cash money
- die Gaststube - restaurant (usually with a limited selection)
The earliest known example of cars being offered for rent dates to 1904. The German company Sixt was founded in 1912 with three vehicles in downtown Munich. At the time of its launch, it had only three cars: a Deutz Landauler de Luxe, and two Daimlers. It was originally called "Martin Sixt Autofahrten," bearing the founder's full name.