III. Complete the following dialogues.

a) – Vlad, …?

– …

– What's wrong with it?

– …

b) – …

– The tank is full, I have checked it.

– What about the…?

–

c) – Well, let's go into the garage and …

– Is he good at repairing cars?

– …

– OK. …

d) – The engine seems completely …. What can it be?

– Look here, the spark plug is … .

– … The car won't start as ….

IV. Match a line in A with a line in B.

A	B
1. My car doesn't start.	a) Not yet.
2. I think there is no petrol in the tank.	b) But I have just charged it!
3. What are you busy with?	c) No wonder, the pistons are damaged.
4. The engine is out of order.	d) I'm changing the air filter.
5. Have you checked the spark plugs?	e) What's wrong with it?
6. The battery must be flat.	f) On the contrary! It is full.

 

Language Practice

I. Find the English equivalents in В to the Ukrainian words in A.

А	В
1. кількість	a) amount	b) quality	c) count
2. змінювати	a) to change	b) to block	c) to remove
3. вільний	a) difficult	b) easy	c) free
4. збільшувати	a) to reduce	b) to decrease	c) to increase
5. домішки	a) starter	b) particle	c) spark
6. ретельний	a) clockwise	b) thorough	c) backwards
7. ремонт	a) overhaul	b) research	c) maintenance

 

II. Match the words with the similar meaning.

to damage	to get into
downwards	оrdinary
to change	free
impurity	to break
common	to overhaul
unobstructed	to replace
to enter	dust and dirt
to repair	down

 

III. Complete the table with the missing words.

	Verb	Noun
заводити (двигун)
		absorption
	to radiate
		circulation
охолоджувати
	to conduct

 

IV. Make all possible sentences, matching the actions that take place at the same time.

EXAMPLE: to repair the car / to follow the mechanic's instructions

(When) repairing the car I followed the mechanic's instructions.

to park your car	to remember about the speed limit
to maintain the car in order	to start the engine
to press the accelerator	to save yourself a lot of trouble
to push a car forwards and backwards	to consider road signs
to introduce automated vehicles	to keep the distance
to drive a car	to take into account the safety of traffic

 

V. Explain why these things happen.

EXAMPLE: The spark plugs gave a spark at last, (to clean)

Being cleaned the spark plugs gave a spark.

1. The engine needs cooling, (to heat)

2. The ammeter is recording no current, (to break)

3. The moving parts work almost without friction, (to oil)

4. Solar-powered systems operate at night, (to supply with batteries)

5. The project promises good results, (to design carefully)

6. The car needs a serious overhaul, (to damage)

 

VI. Expand the following sentences as shown in the example.

EXAMPLE: When removed the particles of dirt can't cause damage.

When the particles of dirt are removed, they can't cause damage.

1. If tested the engine may be started.

2. When repaired and repainted, the car looked as good as new.

3. If removed impurities cannot block the carburettor.

4. When removed from the pump, the filter is cleaned with a brush.

5. If added to the engine, oil decreases friction between the moving parts.

6. When adjusted properly, the spark plugs produce a spark.

 

VII. Study the following sentences and point out the differences in their translation.

1. a) A car running on hydrogen was invented long ago.

b) Running on hydrogen this car is not likely to cause pollution-

2. a) Students attending classes regularly study better.

b) Attending classes regularly students understand the material quicker.

3. a) The exhaust system being repaired at the moment produces too much smoke.

b) Being repaired by a skilful mechanic the exhaust system is now in order.

c) If not repaired the exhaust system will have to be replaced.

4. a) When redesigned the engine will perform better.

b) Being redesigned completely the engine became more efficient.

c) The engine redesigned and improved by the researchers showed excellent performance.

 

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