After text activity
I. Reading Exercises:
Exercise 1. Read and memorize using a dictionary:
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Electric appliances, circuit breaker, amperage, receptacle, prong, upgrading |
Exercise 2. Answer the questions:
How can older home electrical systems be upgraded into safe?
What is the electrical system characterized by?
What does today’s code require?
For what may some of the original wiring be safely used?
Exercise 3. Match the left part with the right:
1. Most older electrical systems a) have a proper cover
can be upgraded
2. The ’87 gig drive’ needs b) into safe and fully fun-
ctional systems
3. The light and table radio c) a newer grounded circle
will work fine
4. All electrical boxes d) in a properly fun-
ctioning 1910 circuit
Exercise 4.
The (absence/presence) of an interrupter (may/must)be indicated by the presence of two (big/small) test/reset (buttons/tubes) on the three-pronged receptacles.
II. Speaking Exercises:
Exercise 1. Describe ground fault circuit interrupter, wiring, receptacles, Arc Fault Interrupters using the suggested words and expressions as in example:
Ground fault circuit interrupter
Protects, bathroom, homes, kitchen, out-of-doors
Example:
Ground fault circuit interrupter protects receptacles in the bathroom and, in the newest homes, in the kitchen and out-of-doors.
Wiring
“tube and knob”, safely, lighting circuits, amperage
Receptacles
Add, useful, areas
Arc Fault Interrupters
Safety device, prevent, electrical fires
Exercise 2. Ask questions to the given answers:
1) Question: ___________________________________________ ?
Answer: Larger fuse sizes used to “prevent fuses from blowing”.
2) Question: ___________________________________________ ?
Answer: A new kitchen may require further upgrades to the electrical capacity of the entrance.
3) Question: ___________________________________________ ?
Answer: That code does not apply to most existing walls in an older home.
4) Question: ___________________________________________ ?
Answer: The “87 gig drive” needs a newer grounded circuit.
