- •Internal combustion engine
- •The four-stroke cycle
- •Complete the sentences with the active form of the verb in brackets:
- •The carburetor
- •1. Translate the following text into Ukrainian in written form
- •2. Complete the sentences with the active form of the verb in brackets:
- •The crankshaft
- •The battery and coil
- •The contact breaker and the distributor
- •1. Complete the sentences with the active form of the verb in brackets:
- •The cooling system
- •The lubricating (oiling) system
- •1. Complete the sentences with the active form of the verb in brackets:
- •The transmission system
- •Neutral gear
- •The clutch
- •Rear axle gears
- •1. Translate the text in written form
- •2. Complete the sentences with the active form of the verb in brackets:
- •The brakes
- •Some differences
- •Complete the sentences with the active form of the verb in brackets:
- •Put the missing prepositions into the questions. Ask them your partner:
- •Match the headings with their extracts.
- •The changing expectations of automotive engineers
- •Here are the answers to some questions. What are the questions?
- •Put each of the following words or phrases in correct sentence below.
- •Find the words hidden in the jumbles. Translate the sentences.
- •6. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verb in brackets:
- •Complete the table with these phrases used to talk about the future. Can you add any more?
- •The car of the future
- •Are these sentences about the text true (t) or false (f)?
- •Find words and expressions in the text which match these definitions:
- •Find the words hidden in the jumbles:
- •Put the verb into the correct tense form in Passive.
- •Alternative vehicles
- •6. Answer these questions:
- •Make sure that you know these terms:
- •Match words from the two boxes to make expressions.
- •Now use the expressions above to complete the sentences and translate them into Ukrainian:
- •Match the words and phrases to the correct headings.
- •A car safety programme
- •Try to answer these questions asked by people in the audience.
- •Put the safety features into the correct column. Which of these safety features does your or your parents’ car have?
- •Use the words in the box to complete the flow chart.
- •Complete the text about car recalls with words from the box below. Translate the sentences.
- •Match the questions (1 – 7) with their answers (a – g):
- •Find someone in your class who:
- •Airbags
- •Answer the following questions:
- •Make sure that you know these terms:
- •Fill the missing words in. The first one has been done for you. Use them in the sentences of your own.
- •Complete the adjectives with –ed or –ing. Make some sentences of your own using them.
- •Read and translate this extract in written form:
- •Rewrite the sentences with a participle clause instead of a relative one.
- •Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
- •Sensors and the automobile
- •Complete the sentences with the information from the text:
- •Which instrument shows you:
- •Match each abbreviation with its meaning:
- •Translate the following extract in written form: a cockpit for business class
- •Complete the sentences with a verb from the box in its participle form.
- •What are your predictions for the next ten years for instruments and switches of the car? Prepare a short report or presentation.
Use the words in the box to complete the flow chart.
identified, re-launched, reliability, modified, durability, tested, failed, recalled. |
The product was launched two years ago.
Shortly after that, complaints were received about its ________ and ________.
Because of market feedbacks, it was ________ so that any faults could be investigated. At the same time, it was withdrawn from sale.
After extensive tests, a fault was ________ by engineers.
As a result, they were able to correct the fault and the product was ________.
It was then ________ under controlled conditions.
Finally, the redesigned product was ________ in the market.
Unfortunately, it ________ due to lack of consumer confidence caused by bad publicity.
Complete the text about car recalls with words from the box below. Translate the sentences.
charge, dealer, fail, fault, fitted, handbrake, injuries, recall. |
A leading car manufacturer is recalling 70,000 models in the UK to check for a potentially life-threatening ________.
The brake pedal on the top-selling small MPV can ________ suddenly.
The problem affects all UK cars sold since the launch in July 2000 except those delivered in recent weeks. A small clip – if incorrectly ________ – can allow the pedal to detach from the rest of the braking system.
If this happens on the move, the driver is reduced to using the ________ and gears to bring the car to a halt.
The car manufacturer says a small number of owners have experienced the problem but no ________ have been reported.
The manufacturer says it has written to every owner asking them to take the car to their ________.
Any work needed will be carried out free of ________.
Since only 85% of owners respond to ________ notices, 10,000 potentially dangerous models could still be left on UK roads.
Match the questions (1 – 7) with their answers (a – g):
Where is the windscreen washer container?
You look at the level at the reservoir.
Do I have to wear protective clothing when I work on the battery?
The cooling system is filled once at the factory and never has to be changed.
Do I have to change the coolant in the cooling system?
It is good to check the oil level every time you put fuel in the car.
How do I check how much brake fluid I have?
You needn’t go to a service station for a brake fluid change. This can do any competent person with the help of necessary tools.
Do I have to go to a service station to change my brake fluid?
Under normal conditions it’s not necessary to anything with the battery, but check the electrolyte level occasionally.
How often do I need to check the oil level?
It is the plastic rectangular container next to the power steering reservoir.
Do I have to do anything with the battery?
You mustn’t work on the battery without wearing eye protection and gloves.
Imagine you are a transport consultant brought in to advise it on how to make cars safer. Prepare and deliver a presentation of your recommendations to the representatives of the design department.
Pay attention to the following: ABS, adaptive cruise control, highly rigid roof, automatic emergency braking, seat belt, airbags, retractable steering wheel, shatterproof windscreen, lane departure warning system, xenon headlights, …
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