Tell about the future of aircraft. Mind the use of Gerund.

Gerund A Gerund is the -ing form of the verb used as a noun. GPS satellite positioning has been added to the array of navigational improvements. In some expressions we use – ing after a preposition (for, to, in, at). While airliners carried on changing the world. …which would be capable of carrying 600 to 800 people.

Unit 2 Boeing Commercial Airplanes

The Boeing Company offers airplanes and services that deliver superior design, efficiency and value to customers around the world. There are more than 13, 000 Boeing commercial jetliners in service. Boeing traces its history to aviation pioneer William Boeing who, in 1916, built the company's first airplane, a seaplane for two with a range of 320 nautical miles (515 km). Since then, Boeing has defined the modern jetliner and introduced the twin-aisle cabin, the glass cockpit and countless other innovations. Today, Boeing Commercial Airplanes offers a family of technologically advanced airplanes, including one that can seat more than 500 and another that boasts the longest range in the world, at more than 9, 300 nautical miles (14, 966 km).

The Boeing 737 is the best-selling commercial airliner in history. The single-aisle jetliner, known for being reliable, simple and economical to operate, dominates the market for short- to medium-range routes. Next-Generation 737 family - an updated 737 airplane introduced in 1993 with a new wing design, improved fuel capacity and improved aerodynamics to give the airplane greater range and speed.

The Boeing 747, the original " jumbo jet" with its distinctive upper-deck profile, is among the fastest airliners in service. Boeing 747-8 Family - The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental and 747-8 Freighter are the new, high-capacity 747s that offer airlines the lowest operating costs and best economics of any large passenger or freighter airplane in its class - while providing enhanced environmental performance.

The 767 Freighter shares all the advancements in avionics, aerodynamics, materials and propulsion that contribute to success of the 767-300ER passenger airplane. Excellent fuel efficiency, operational flexibility, low-noise levels and an all-digital flight deck allow the 767 Freighter to support time-critical cargo schedules.

The Boeing 777 family is a complete family of jetliners that is preferred by passengers and airlines around the world. The market-driven design of the 777 ensures the airplane responds to market needs and customer preferences. The result is a family of airplanes distinguished by fuel-efficiency, spacious cabin interior, range capability, commonality and reliability. The 777 provides the most payload and range capability and growth potential in the medium-sized airplane category with lower operating costs.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the family of new, super-efficient airplanes that brings big-jetliner comfort and economics to the midsize market. The 787 incorporates advanced composite materials, systems and engines to provide unprecedented performance levels, including a 20-percent improvement in fuel efficiency over existing small twin-aisle airplanes.

The new 787-10, launched in June 2013, will extend and complement the family, carrying 300 - 330 passengers up to 7, 000 nautical miles (12, 964 km).

The 787 family provides airlines with unmatched fuel efficiency, resulting in exceptional environmental performance. The airplane uses 20 percent less fuel than today’s similarly sized airplanes. The 787 also travels at a similar speed as today’s fastest twin-aisle airplanes, Mach 0.85. Airlines also realize more cargo revenue capacity — a 20 to 45 percent advantage over similarly sized airplanes.

Passengers also enjoy improvements on the 787 Dreamliner, from an interior environment with higher humidity to more comfort and convenience. The key to the exceptional performance of the 787 Dreamliner is its suite of new technologies and its revolutionary design. Composite materials make up 50 percent of the primary structure of the 787, including the fuselage and wing.

At the heart of the 787 design is a modern systems architecture that is simpler, more functional and more efficient than that of other airplanes. For example, onboard health-monitoring systems allow the airplane to self-monitor and report systems maintenance requirements to ground-based computer systems.

1. Find in the texts the Russian equivalents for the following expressions:

(1) the twin-aisle cabin, (2) technologically advanced airplanes, (3) the best-selling commercial airliner, (4) improved fuel capacity, (5) low-noise levels, (6) spacious cabin interior, (7) advanced composite materials, (8) nautical miles, (9) exceptional environmental performance, (10) an interior environment, (11) a modern systems architecture, (12) more cargo revenue capacity, (13) onboard health-monitoring systems, (14) systems maintenance requirements, (15) ground-based computer systems.

 

2. Rearrange the words to make sentences

1. " invent" / To means/ find/ to/ or/ discover.

2. means/ to/ To /" innovate" / renew.

3. can/ should/ occur/ of/ areas/ Innovation/ and/ in/ all/ business.

4. a /provides/ comfort/ new/ airplane/ the/ the / highest/ level /in sky.

5. will /Dreamliner /20/ The /fuel /787/ use /less/ percent.

6. The/ and/ the /with/ large/ first/ 787/ airliner/ is/ a/ fuselage/ composite/ wings.

7. the/ windows/ are /other/ For/ example/ airliners/ larger/ those/ than/ in.

8. That/ flight/ a /real /on /a/ long-haul/ difference/ makes.

 

Match the sentence halves.

1. These advances, added up over time	a) which also enabled the pressurization of cabins
2. It meant that airplanes could go farther	b) than the airplanes it will replace.
3. The age of aluminum that airplane pioneered has lasted	c) including fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and low community noise.
4. It will use about 20 percent less fuel and be about 30 percent less expensive to maintain	d) faster and higher than anyone had thought possible.
5. It will also set new benchmarks for environmental performance	e) which marked a sudden and enormous change in the power-to-weight output of airplane engines.
6. Terrific improvements in aircraft performance were made possible through new developments in metallurgy	f) for more than 80 years now. g)led to tremendous improvements in performance and capability
7. then came the turbojet

4. Complete the text with the words from the box.

engine research quieter

material performance propulsion

fan fuel weight

The GEnx-1B engine designed for the 787-8 can churn out 64, 000 pounds of thrust. " It's usually one of the last tests that we run to make sure all of the airplane systems are working, " said Ron Stephens who is on the propulsion team for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. " We verify that the (1) system starts, motors, provides all of the cockpit displays and shuts down properly." This test comes after years of (2) and development by Boeing and GE. Like the 787, the GEnx takes the use of composites to a new level. Both the fan blades and (3) casing are made with the strong and durable but light weight (4). The reduction in (5) is a major reason why GE says the GEnx-1B will burn 15% less (6). The power plant will also be significantly (7) and cleaner and easier to maintain than its predecessor. But the (8) is not giving up anything in terms of (9).

5. Answer the following questions.

1) What is William Boeing famous for?

2) What airplane is called " jumbo jet"?

3) What are the characteristics of the Boeing 777 family?

4) What are the improvements of the 787 Dreamliner?

5) What is the purpose of onboard health-monitoring systems?

6) How many Boeing commercial jetliners are there in service?

6. Translate the following text into English:

Всего семейство самолетов Boeing 737 насчитывает три поколения. Самолеты ранних серий Boeing 737 Original предназначались для эксплуатации на ближних и среднемагистральный маршрутах и производились с 1967 по 1985 годы. В начале 1980-х гг. на самолеты Боинг-737 были установлены новые двигатели CFM56 и цифровая авионика, что привело к появлению серии Boeing 737 Classic. Базовой моделью серии Classic являлся самолет Boeing 737-300, также выпускались укороченная версия с увеличенной дальностью полета Boeing 737-500 и версия с удлиненным фюзеляжем Boeing 737-400. С 1997 г. в авиакомпании поставляются самолеты серии Boeing 737 NG (Next Generation), оснащенные более экономичными современными двигателями, новым увеличенным крылом с возможностью установки аэродинамических законцовок (winglet), а также новым оборудованием салонов. Самолеты нового поколения имеют более высокие скорость, дальность и экономическую эффективность по сравнению с предыдущими моделями. Boeing 737 NG производятся и в настоящее время и наряду с самолетами семейства Airbus A320 являются основными среднемагистральными лайнерами авиакомпаний по всему миру.

 

7. Find the adjectives in the text and make some sentences comparing the planes.

For example : …that boasts the longest range in the world.

…that offer airlines the lowest operating costs and best economics.

Comparing two things With short adjectives, use - er (+than) It’s faster than a normal car. With long adjectives, use more/less (+than). It’s moreexciting than a car and it’s less noisy. Irregular forms: good It’s better. bad It’s worse. far It goes further. Or use as…as It isn’t as cheap as a car. Comparing three or more things With short adjectives, use (the) –est. With long adjectives, use (the) most/least. The Skycar is the fastest vehicle and it’s also the most expensive. Irregular forms: good It’s the best. bad It’s the worst. far It goes the furthest   ⇐ Предыдущая1234567Следующая ⇒ Поделиться: Популярное: Decide which of the alternatives (A-F) each speaker is talking about. Write the letter of your answer in the box at the end of the sentence. You may have to use an alternative more than once. III. Поставьте предложения в Simple Past и Future Simple, используя соответствующие наречия времени. Переведите на русский язык. Juvenile delinquency is an issue about which people all over the world are concerned. Object(s) — subject(s); to object — to oppose; to obtain — to come by; to happen — to come about; to yield — to give in Read the review from the Internet forum about British Airways and tell about the seating policy of the BA. Express your attitude to the facts given in the review. Read the text about life in Hong Kong. Fill in the blanks using the words below. Read the text about the British Royal Family and complete the sentences after the text. Say what you like and what you don’t like about living in the Russian Federation. When people talk about something they are bound to make mistakes. (To err is human.) But not everyone is able to correct these mistakes in a delicate way without hurting other people's feelings. Work in small groups and discuss these questions about your country.

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