After text activity
I. Reading Exercises:
Exercise 1. Read and memorize using a dictionary:
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Kiln, arc welder, internal power supplies, outlet, charger, cellular |
Exercise 2. Answer the questions:
What shall we do when purchasing an extension cord?
What are most standard bathroom circuits designed for?
Why may we be able to get a second charger?
What do bathroom accessories use?
Exercise 3. Match the left part with the right:
1. Most standard bathroom a) will handle either 220 or
circuits are designed 120 volts fine.
2. Make sure that b) for hair dryers using no
more that 1000 wats.
3. Radio also tend c) the extension cord is
plugged into a properly
wired receptacle.
4. All laptop computers d) to be interchangeable
from country to
country
Exercise 4.
Chargers for these (must/may) work with both 110v and 240v systems, though you may (still/ever) need an adaptor (tub/plug) or have to (use/plug) the shaver socket.
II. Speaking Exercises:
Exercise 1. Describe adaptor plug, laptop computers, wattage rating, cellular providers using the suggested words and expressions as in example:
Adaptor plug
Charges, systems, may need, use, shaver socket
Example:
Charges for these may work with both 110v and 240v systems, though you may still need an adaptor plug or have to use the shaver socket.
Laptop computers
Handle, need, make sure, plug, matches, outlet
Wattage rating
Check, unit, limit, load, circuit
Cellular providers
Mobile phone handset, compatible, network, be limited
Exercise 2. Ask questions to the given answers:
1) Question: ___________________________________________ ?
Answer: Add a separate circuit if necessary.
2) Question: ___________________________________________ ?
Answer: Needs a “dedicated” circuit with GPI circuit breaker.
3) Question: ___________________________________________ ?
Answer: Radios also tend to be interchangeable from country to country.
4) Question: ___________________________________________ ?
Answer: You may be able to get a second charger for the other voltage system.
