Задание 3 Переведите вопросы. На основе ответов на вопросы кратко перескажите на английском языке основное содержание текста.

What is the leading cause of crashes that occur on U.S. highways?

What causes the driver distraction?

What automotive issues are discussed by researchers, manufacturers, and customers?

How many accidents are caused by the use of a cell phone?

What is a primary emphasis for automotive researchers, manufacturers, and customers?

What do you know about human/machine interfaces and voice-recognition technologies?

What will help reduce driver disattraction and make the roads safer?

Задание 4 На основе вопросов и ответов на вопросы по Заданию 3 составьте 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.

В ходе диалога используйте следующие вводные слова и разговорные фразы:

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 7 Ночное видение

THE CAR NIGHT VISION SYSTEM

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

vision infrared image display wind shield windshield dimension duplicate sense wavelength source light headlight distant

Задание 2 Чтение и перевод текста: Ночное видение.

THE CAR NIGHT VISION SYSTEM

For Volvo's Safety Concept Car, the night-vision system's infrared image is displayed on the instrument panel or the windshield when the driver activates the system.

Autoliv Inc. is developing an infrared night vision system, the first example of which was displayed in the Volvo Safety Concept Car. The system uses a unique camera that, due to its small dimensions, can be placed so close to the driver's head that it duplicates his/her view as closely as possible. The camera detects heat from objects and is especially sensitive to human and animal temperatures wavelengths.

Like other infrared night-vision systems, this technology is not dependent on a light source and can therefore give a broader and longer view than headlights. This makes it possible to see not only distant objects, but also more on the side of the road — such as animals beginning to cross the road before they are visible in the car's headlights.

In addition, it allows the driver to see what happens in the dark area between two cars with the high beams off, such as people walking without any reflectors.