Car servicing and manufacturer maintenance. Автомобильный сервис и фирменное обслуживание. Учебное пособие

Министерство науки и высшего образования Российской Федерации НОВОСИБИРСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ

С. В. НИКРОШКИНА

CAR SERVICING

AND MANUFACTURER

MAINTENANCE

АВТОМОБИЛЬНЫЙ СЕРВИС И ФИРМЕННОЕ ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЕ

Утверждено Редакционно-издательским советом университета

в качестве учебного пособия

НОВОСИБИРСК

2022

Lesson 1. Introduction. Acquaintance

with Prospective Occupation

Preview

Before you read

1.What do you know about your prospective occupation?

2.What can you say about the course of study? What subjects does it comprise?

Reading

1. Read the dialogues.

Dialogue 1

Andy: Hi, Boris!

Boris: Hi, Andy. How are things?

A.: Perfectly well, thank you. I entered Mechanical Engineering Faculty, the Department of Automobile Servicing.

В.: That's nice, what will you become after graduating from the University?

A.: I'll become a technician and deal with car servicing. В.: Why did you choose this profession?

A.: I enjoy learning about a car. I enjoy working with metal. And most of all I enjoy being able to service and repair cars.

В.: Do you enjoy the course? A.: Yes, of course.

В.: Tell me about your profession in detail, please?

A.: With great pleasure. As you know, an automobile must be safe, have smooth acting clutch, silent gears, excellent brakes and steering system. And in order to achieve these qualities a lot of work must be done. Timely servicing is needed.

В.: Thank you very much for your information. I believe you like your profession very much.

A.: Oh, yes, very much, indeed.

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Dialogue В

Anton: Where do you study?

Boris: I study at Novosibirsk State Technical University. To be exact, I am a student of Mechanical Engineering Faculty, the Department of Automobile Servicing.

A: What specialists does the Department train?

B: It trains specialists for the automobile industry and service centers. A: Why have you decided to become a technician?

B: I enjoy working with machines. I enjoy learning about a car. I understand every part of it.

A: What can you tell me about the car?

B: Well, the car of today must be rapid in acceleration; it must have dependable clutch, brakes, and steering system, be stable on the road and have pleasant appearance. So, it should be maintained properly. I am currently studying to be able to do it.

A: Do you enjoy the course?

B: Yes, very much. I have learned a lot of things. For example, I know that the production of the car comprises five phases. I know a lot about the systems of any car.

A: By the way, I heard that during the production of a car laboratory and road tests are needed. Is it true?

B: Yes, it is true. The cars are subjected to tests in order to meet up-to- date demands.

A: And what are these demands?

B: They are high efficiency, long service life, driving safety, ease of maintenance and so on.

A:I think you will become an expert in automobile engineering.

B:I'll try. The cooperative plan of an academic program with practice at a service center will me to become a good specialist.

After-reading tasks

DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL VOCABULARY WORKING OUT THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN WORDS

2. The following words in the box are all from the text above. Find them in the text.

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3. For each word, read the sentence it occurs in and answer the questions.

a) Is the word positive, negative or neutral? b) Is it a noun, adjective, adverb or verb?

c) Can you think of a word with a similar meaning (synonym) and one with an opposite meaning (antonym)?

WRITING

6. Make up a short story, using the plan and the words below.

1.I study at …

2.After graduating from the University I will become…

3.I will deal with

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4.All specialists must know that the production of the automobile comprise …….

5.It is necessary to know these facts because the automobile of today must meet …

6.The modern automobile must have ….….

7.In road tests the automobile undergoes …….

A technician, a specialist in automobile industry, the production of the automobile, designing, working out the technology of manufacturing processes, laboratory tests, road tests, mass production, high efficiency, long service life, driving safety, ease of maintenance, rigid quality control, rapid acceleration, smooth-acting clutch, silent gearbox, dependable brakes, dependable steering system, the automobile construction college, up-to-date demands (requirements).

7. Translate from Russian into English.

1.Я учусь на механико-технологическом факультете НГТУ. Моя специализация – автомобильный сервис и фирменное обслуживание.

2.После окончания университета я стану специалистом и смогу работать на авторемонтном или автомобилестроительном предприятии, в дилерском центре или в организации по контролю технического состояния транспортного средства.

3.По моему мнению, каждый специалист должен знать, что автомобиль должен пройти стендовые и дорожные испытания.

4.Эти испытания необходимы, чтобы автомобиль отвечал современным требованиям.

5.Современный автомобиль должен обладать следующими качествами: быть приёмистым, иметь плавное сцепление, бесшумную коробку передач, надежные тормозную и рулевую системы, быть легким в управлении.

6.Двигатель автомобиля также должен иметь небольшой расход топлива и быть экологичным.

SPEAKING

8.Make up your own dialogue. Use the dialogues above and the glossary.

9.Prepare the presentation about your prospective occupation. Present the information to the group.

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Lesson 2. Automobile Systems

Preview

Before you read

1. What do you know about an average automobile?

2. What can you say about structural and mechanical subsystems of an automobile?

Reading

1. Read the text.

Automobile Systems

An average automobile is made of roughly 14,000 parts, which can be divided into several structural and mechanical subsystems.

The most basic of these is the body of the automobile, which sits upon the chassis, a steel frame that also supports the engine, wheels, axle assemblies, transmission, steering mechanism, brakes, and suspension members. The internal-combustion gasoline engine, with reciprocating pistons and a four stroke cycle, is the most widely used power plant. A transmission – comprised of shafts, gears, and a clutch – is installed between the engine and the driving wheels to allow the engine to be disconnected when the engine is started and idling and to make the most efficient use of the engine's power under varying loads. Transmissions are of two types: those in which the gears are shifted manually by the driver and those where the gears are shifted automatically by such a device as a hydraulic torque converter.

To control it once it is in motion, a car is equipped with steering and braking systems. The steering system consists of a series of linkages and gears that transmit the movement of the steering wheel to the front wheels. One braking system employs two semicircular "shoes" at each wheel that when activated press outward against the inner surfaces of drums attached to each wheel. More recently disk brakes, in which a clamp squeezes a disk attached to the wheel, have been used.

Automobiles have complex electrical systems that consist of a storage battery, alternator (alternating-current generator), devices for starting the

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engine and for vehicle operation (e.g., headlights and windshield wipers), and such accessories as heaters and radios. The battery provides enough power to engage the starting motor and to activate the ignition system.

There are several other important subsystems. The fuel system provides storage space for the fuel, transports it to the engine, and mixes it with air for combustion in the engine. The exhaust system vents exhaust gases by way of a muffler, which helps reduce engine noise. The lubrication system keeps friction from wearing out moving parts. The cooling system keeps the engine from overheating, generally by means of liquid coolant, although many engines are air cooled. The suspension system, comprised of coil or leaf springs and shock absorbers, is combined with the tires to cushion the vehicle from the shock caused by driving over irregular surfaces.

Manufacturing an automobile is a complex process involving a number of subassembly steps on a production line. Generally there are two lines, body and chassis. The stamped body parts are first welded together and painted, and such items as windows and the instrument panel are installed. Meanwhile, on the chassis line the suspension, brake, and exhaust systems, the power train (engine, transmission, drive shaft, and differential), and tires are installed. The body is then joined with the chassis, and the finish work, including seat and wiring installation, is performed. After a series of adjustments and tests, the completed car is ready to be shipped.

After-reading tasks

DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL VOCABULARY WORKING OUT THE MEANING OF UNKNOWN WORDS

2. The following words in the box are all from the text above. Find them in the text.

3. For each word, read the sentence it occurs in and answer the questions.

d)Is the word positive, negative or neutral?

e)Is it a noun, adjective, adverb or verb?

f)Can you think of a word with a similar meaning (synonym) and one with an opposite meaning (antonym)?

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4. Make the glossary and translate the words into Russian

5. Translate the sentences with the words from the glossary

1.The most basic of structural and mechanical subsystems of an automobile is the body of the automobile, which sits upon the chassis, a steel frame that also supports the engine, wheels, axle assemblies, transmission, steering mechanism, brakes, and suspension members.

2.The internal-combustion gasoline engine, with reciprocating pistons and a four stroke cycle, is the most widely used power plant.

3.A transmission – comprised of shafts, gears, and a clutch – is installed between the engine and the driving wheels to allow the engine to be disconnected when the engine is started and idling and to make the most efficient use of the engine's power under varying loads.

4.Transmissions are of two types: those in which the gears are shifted manually by the driver and those where the gears are shifted automatically by such a device as a hydraulic torque converter.

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