Задание 3 Заполните пропуски в предложениях в соответствии с содержанием текста и переведите предложения:

In 1946, Michelin engineers___________ the first radial tire for a car: the Michelin X - an innovation that would ___________ forever the automotive industry.

The radial tire's ability to ___________ the road, increased tread___________, wet road___________, and ride quality are legendary.

In 1997, Michelin again made automotive history as the first tire company to offer_________ or _______to the replacement market for popular family vehicles.

The tire is mechanically locked against the wheel to make___________ the tire during a ___________ impossible.

At zero pressure, the tire rests against a ___________ to allow the tire to turn freely and the vehicle to ___________ at speeds of 55 mph for 125 miles.

Задание 4 Переведите вопросы на русский язык. На основе ответов на вопросы кратко перескажите на английском языке основное содержание текста.

What innovation did Michelin engineers develop in 1946?

What are the radial tire's abilities?

What company was the first to offer zero-pressure or run-flat tires for popular family vehicles?

What makes losing the tire during a blowout impossible?

Where does the tire rest at zero pressure?

At what speed and how many miles can the vehicle travel at zero pressure?

Задание 5 На основе вопросов и ответов на вопросы по Заданию 4 подготовьте диалог.

Один из участников диалога — инженер-автомобилист. Он отвечает на вопросы другого участника диалога — студента, который старается получить как можно больше интересующей его информации. При составлении диалога используйте текст и материал, представленный в предыдущих заданиях.

а) для студента (student)

Good morning!

Good afternoon!

Hello!

Let me introduce myself,

My name is__________

I am_________

I study at__________

I am interested in___________

I would like to ask you about__________

And what about__________

Can you describe me__________

Can you tell me about__________

What are the main characteristics of__________

Thank you for your help.

It was nice to meet you.

See you.

Good-bye.

б) для инженера-автомобилиста (automotive engineer)

Good morning!

Good afternoon!

Hello!

How can I help you?

What can I do for you?

Do you know that__________?

Let me tell you about__________

I would like to mention that__________

The point is that__________

Thank you for your coming.

It was nice to meet you.

Hope to see you soon.

Good-bye.

See you.

Текст 4 Сенсоры автомобиля

SENSORS AND THE AUTOMOBILE

Задание 1 Выпишите слова в тетрадь и переведите их на русский язык, пользуясь словарем на стр.94.

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