2. Переведите на русский язык следующие английские словосочетания:

1) endurance race; 6) tubular steel;

2) road race; 7) racing cars;

3) keep the wheels firmly; 8) vast, wide tyres;

4) fiercely competitive; 9) give the edge;

5) the front and rear wings; internal combustion engine;

3. Найдите в тексте английские эквиваленты следующих словосочетаний:

1) скоростные машины; 6) мощный двигатель;

2) сверхлегкие материалы; 7) такой же эффект;

3) уменьшить воздушное сопротивление; 8)недавно

разработанный мотор;

4) оригинально разработанная продукция; 9)производить

электричество;

5) серийные гибридные системы; 10)программа

нацелена;

4. Найдите в тексте слова, имеющие общий корень с данными словами. Определите, к какой части речи они относятся, и переведите их на русский язык:

develop, high, late, perform, please, improve, how, independent, design, dynamic, commercial, stream.

5. Задайте к выделенному в тексте предложению все типы вопросов (общий, альтернативный, разделительный, специальный: а) к подлежащему; б) к второстепенному члену предложения).

6. Выполните анализ данных предложений, обратив внимание на следующие грамматические явления: причастие I и II (Participle I & II), независимый причастный оборот, герундий, конверсия:

1. With futuristic bodywork matched by advanced engineering that gave the car 230 kmh (144 mph) performance, the Mercedes-Benz 300SL was a true classic.

2. Nissan Motor's hybrid electric vehicle will use series hybrid system comprising a newly developed compact electric motor.

3.Public interest in the electric vehicle has become higher and higher, to which the latest electric vehicles can respond in terms of performance, pleasure of driving, fuel efficiency, as well as zero emissions and low noise.

4. These are the major vehicles to have been and to be introduced by the major users such as municipalities and utility companies.

5. The company developed hybrid system combines parallel and series hybrid systems, allowing the engine simultaneously to provide propulsion and to operate an electric generator charging the nickel-metal hydride batteries with a power split device.

7. Ответьте на вопросы по тексту:

1. Why was the Mercedes-Benz 300SL a true classic?

2. What kind of machines are formula one racing cars?

3. What materials are open, one-seater bodies made of?

4. Why are designers always trying new ideas to give their cars?

5. What is the price of Prius?

6. What will Nissan Motor's hybrid electric vehicle use?

7. What did the Ministry of International Trade and Industry initiate and why?

8. Составьте аннотацию на текст (2-3 предложения).

9. Составьте реферат на текст (10-15 предложений).

10. Составьте план текста и перескажите текст.

ВАРИАНТ 8

I.Прочитайте и переведите текст:

Cars for the New Millennium

Visitors to September's Frankfurt Motor Show, or IAA, were presented with an unprecedented range of new models from a German car industry at its most innovative.

Opel G90

Opel of Russelsheim didn't have far to travel to the IAA in Frankfurt - but it did have plenty of new cars to take along. The most important is the G90, Opel's vision of what an Astra car will be like in the not-too-distant future. The G90 - 90 stands for grammes/kilometre of CO₂, half a normal car's output - blends lightweight materials, an aerodynamic body and three-cylinder engine to show how regular-sized cars can be made more environmentally friendly. Opel also showed off its new midengined two-seat sports car, the Speedster.

Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche's enduring 911 enters the 21st century with meaner looks and more power than ever in the form of the new Turbo. With more than 300 kW of power from its twin turbo 3.6-litre engine, the Turbo can accelerate from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.2 secs and eat up the autobahn at up to 300 km every hour.

Mercedes SLR Roadster

Mercedes-Benz showed off its new supercar, the SLR, to be built by McLaren in Britain, almost a year ago. At Frankfurt it was the turn of the SLR roadster - and as the centrepiece of the Mercedes hall it went straight to the top of every car enthusiast's wish list. The 200 mph convertible boasts dramatic looks and a special hood that keeps the rain out but lets the light in. With its sky-high price it would only ever be sold in tiny numbers to the megarich, but Mercedes has not yet confirmed it will make it. The coupe goes on sale in 2003.

AudiA2

Audi's smallest car is also one of its technologically most important. The A2 is made from light but strong aluminium and tips the scales at a remarkable 895 kg, boosting performance and saving fuel. The A2 is a short but tall car and offers what Audi claims is an exceptionally spacious interior. Diesel and petrol 1.4-litre engines are available, both giving 55 kW for top speeds past 170 km/h, with average fuel consumption of 4.2 1/100 km for the diesel and 6.1 1/100 km for the petrol.

Ford FC5

The new car, a rival for machines such as the Renault Scenic and Opel Zafira, boasts Ford Focus looks but a much bigger body to give room for extra seats. What it won't have in production form, at least not until 2004, is the hydrogen fuel cell equipment that Ford has cleverly packaged inside this special FC5 shown in Frankfurt.