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BINH DINH PROVINCE PEOPLE’S COMMITTEE QUY NHON COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY COURSEBOOK SUBJECT : ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY MAJOR : AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY LEVEL : COLLEGE LEVEL Issued with the Decision N0 99/QĐ-CĐKTCNQN March 2018-03-14 Bình Định, 2018
STATEMENT OF AUTHORSHIP As a book specially used in schools and colleges, this coursebook can be copied partially or completely for the purposes of education and training. No part of the book is used for other purposes. 1
INTRODUCTION English for Automobile Technology is a curriculum developed for students in Automobile Technology after they have completed 120 hours of English for the Global Workplace (Beginning to Pre-Intermediate). The textbook is based primarily on Marie Kavanagh's Oxford English for the Automobile Industry. In addition, the compilation team also consulted many other reliable sources. Curriculum of specialized English subjects is one of the curriculum subjects developed in accordance with the content of the framework program approved by the General Department of Vocational Education Vietnam. The content is short, concise and easy to understand, integrating knowledge and skills, and at the same time logical. The 7 units of the Automobile Engineering discipline are designed and arranged intelligently, flexibly, incorporating reading assignments and interpretations of Automobile Technology terms. along with relevant grammar topics, practice exercises and skills development in English. It also includes images, data, tables, ... for teachers' teaching as well as study of students. We sincerely thank the teachers at the Faculty of Automobile, units and individuals have participated in the compilation and comments. When compiling, we have made great efforts to complete the textbook, but certainly inevitably mistakes, so look forward to the comments of teachers, students and readers. Editor Huỳnh Đăng Dũng 2
CONTENT STATEMENT OF AUTHORSHIP.............................................................................. 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 2 CONTENT..................................................................................................................... 3 COURSEBOOK............................................................................................................ 5 UNIT 1 - READING FOR THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT AUTOMOBILE SYSTEMS.......................................................................... 6 1.1. Reading for General Information about “Automobile Systems”.......................6 1.1.1. Relevant knowledge......................................................................................6 1.1.2. Skimming.......................................................................................................8 1.2. Order of the steps................................................................................................. 8 1.3. Practice:................................................................................................................8 1.4. Reading for Specific Information about “Automobile Systems”....................... 9 1.4.1. Scanning a text.............................................................................................. 9 1.4.2. Order of steps..............................................................................................10 1.5. Extra practice..................................................................................................... 10 UNIT 2 – READING FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXTERIOR CAR’S PARTS.......................................................................................12 2.1. Relevant knowledge........................................................................................... 12 2.1.1. Vocabulary...................................................................................................12 2.1.2. Scanning a text............................................................................................ 14 2.2. Order of steps..................................................................................................... 14 2.3. Practice............................................................................................................... 14 2.4. Extra practice..................................................................................................... 18 UNIT 3 – HOW TO GIVE INSTRUCTION ABOUT USING THE INTERIOR CAR’S PARTS............................................................................................................. 19 3.1. Relevant knowledge........................................................................................... 19 3.1.1. Vocabulary...................................................................................................19 3.1.2. Give instruction about interior car’s parts..................................................20 3.2. Order of the steps............................................................................................... 20 3.3. Practice............................................................................................................... 20 3.4. Extra Practice.....................................................................................................23 3
UNIT 4 - READING FOR GENERAL AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE ENGINES............................................................................................ 25 4.1. Reading for General Information about “The Engines”.................................25 4.1.1. Relevant knowledge....................................................................................25 4.1.1.1. Vocabulary............................................................................................ 25 4.1.1.2. Skimming.............................................................................................. 26 4.1.2. Order of the steps....................................................................................... 26 4.1.3. Practice........................................................................................................ 27 4.2. Reading for Specific Information about “The Engines”................................. 30 4.2.1. Scanning a text............................................................................................ 30 4.2.2. Order of steps..............................................................................................30 4.3. Extra Practice.....................................................................................................32 UNIT 5 - READING FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT DRIVETRAIN.. 33 5.1. Relevant knowledge........................................................................................... 33 5.2. Order of the steps............................................................................................... 34 5.3. Practice............................................................................................................... 35 5.4. Extra Practice.....................................................................................................39 UNIT 6 - READING FOR GENERAL AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY FEATURES OF THE CAR........................................................ 40 6.1. Reading for General Information about “The Engines”.................................40 6.1.1. Relevant knowledge....................................................................................40 6.1.1.1. Vocabulary............................................................................................ 40 6.1.1.2. Skimming.............................................................................................. 42 6.1.2. Order of Steps............................................................................................. 42 6.1.3. Practice........................................................................................................ 42 6.2. Reading for Specific Information about “Safety features”..............................43 6.2.1. Scanning...................................................................................................... 43 6.2.2. Order of the steps....................................................................................... 43 6.3. Extra Practice.....................................................................................................46 REFRENCES...............................................................................................................53 4
COURSEBOOK Course title: English for Automobile Technology Course Code: MH 08 Time: 90 hours; (Theory: 43; Practice: 45; Test: 2) Position and characteristics of subjects: - Position: Placed in front of courses/ modules of specialization. - Characteristics: This is the basic subject in the vocational training program of Automobile Technology. - Role: This is an important subject. Provided with the knowledge about English language and vocabulary for CSE, the learners have an opportunity to update the current knowledge of their major as well as to be able to work abroad. The Objective of the subject - Knowledge: + To be able to express the basic terminology of English Automobile Technology + To be able to use common grammatical structures. - Skill: + To be able to read the automotive engineering materials. + To be able to ask and answer basic knowledge in Automobile Technology in English. - Attitude: + To develop an attitude of creativity, responsibility and autonomy as demonstrated by students with a strong sense of curiosity, commitment, and independence. + To be able to work individually and in a team. Course content: TIME (hour) No. UNITS Total Theory Practice Test Unit 1 - Reading for the general and 1 specific information about Automobile 15 8 7 0 Systems Unit 2 - Reading for specific information 2 15 7 8 0 about the exterior car’s parts Unit 3 – How to give instruction about 3 15 7 7 1 the interior car’s parts Unit 4 - Reading for general and specific 4 15 7 8 0 information about the engines Unit 5 - Reading for specific information 5 15 7 8 0 about Drivetrain Unit 6 - Reading for general and specific 6 information about Safety features of the 15 7 7 1 car 5
Cộng 90 43 45 2 UNIT 1 - READING FOR THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT AUTOMOBILE SYSTEMS MH 08-01 Thời gian: 15 giờ (LT: 3; TH: 7; Tự học: 5; KT: 0) Introduction: Automobile, self-propelled vehicle used primarily on public roads but adaptable to other surfaces. Automobile influencenearly every aspect of modern living. Specialist knowledge about automobile is very useful to technicians. How to acquire reading skills for general information about automobile systems will be explicitly showed in this unit. Learning Outcomes: - Name the components of automobile system and their functions - Use reading strategies to comprehend a text about automobile - To be active in self-learning. Content: 1.1. Reading for General Information about “Automobile Systems” 1.1.1. Relevant knowledge * Vocabulary Absorber / əb'sɔ:bə/ n cái giảm xóc (ô tô) air bags / eə, bæg/ n túi khí, túi hơi an toàn Automobile /'ɔ:təməbi:l/ n xe ôtô Axle /'æksl/ n (kỹ thuật) trục xe braking system / breikiη, 'sistəm/ n Hệ thống phanh bump /bʌmp/ n sự va mạnh, sự đụng mạnh; bumper /bʌmpə/ n cái hãm xung, cái đỡ va (ô tô...) carburetor / 'kɑ:bəreitə/ n kỹ thuật) bộ chế hoà khí; cacbuaratơ cargo / 'kɑ:gou/ n Hàng hóa Carriage /'kæridʒ/ n sườn xe (gồm khung và bánh) Classify / 'klæsifai/ v sắp xếp cho có hệ thống; phân loại Clutch / klʌt∫/ n (kỹ thuật) khớp; khớp ly hợp control system / kən'troul, 'sistəm/ n hệ thống kiểm soát, hệ (thống) điều khiển coolant systems / 'ku:lənt, 'sistəm/ n Hệ thống làm mát cushion /'ku∫n/ n cái đệm, cái nệm; (kỹ thuật) miếng đệm đầu trục, cuxinê Differential /differential/ n (kỹ thuật) vi sai; bộ truyền động vi sai = differential gear 6
Doubt / daut/ n sự nghi ngờ, sự ngờ vực; sự do dự, sự v lưỡng lự, nghi ngờ, ngờ vực; do dự, lưỡng lự drive systems n hệ truyền động Driveshafts /'draiv,∫a:ft/ n trục truyền động Drive-train /draiv, trein/ n Hệ thống động lực. hệ thống truyền động Elaborate /i’læbərit/ adj phức tạp; tỉ mỉ, kỹ lưỡng, công phu; tinh vi electrical system /i'lektrikəl, n Hệ thống điện 'sistəm/ Element /'elimənt/ n yếu tố Exhaust /ig'zɔ:st/ n khói, khí, hơi nước từ một động cơ thải ra; ống xả For better or worse (exp) frame /freim/ n cấu trúc, cơ cấu; hệ thống, thứ tự; khung, sườn fuel /fjuəl/ n chất đốt, nhiên liệu Gear /giə/ n (kỹ thuật) bánh răng; sự truyền động bánh răng; số (ô tô...) headlight /'hedlait/ n đèn pha ô-tô Highway /'haiwei/ n đường chính công cộng; quốc lộ; Đường cao tốc intake manifold /'inteik, n Cổ hút khí; ống dẫn khí nạp 'mænifould/ Landscape /'lændskeip/ n phong cảnh lubrication /,lu:bri'kei∫n/ n sự tra dầu mỡ, sự bôi trơn Mud /mʌd/ n bùn occupant /'ɒkjʊpənt/ n người cư ngụ, người sử dụng; người sở hữu Omnibuses / 'ɔmnibəs/ n xe ô tô hai tầng, xe buýt hai tầng Pickup / 'pikʌp/ n loại xe tải nhỏ, không mui, thành thấp xe bán tải power plant /'pauə,pla:nt/ n thiết bị động lực; thiết bị phát điện power train n cơ cấu truyền động, hệ thống động lực (bao gồm động cơ và hộp số), hệ bánh răng truyền động, hệ thống truyền lực, Primary /'praiməri/ adj hàng đầu, chủ yếu, chính, quan trọng nhất Rank /ræηk/ n Vị trí, phẩm chất, địa vị xã hội...; hàng, cấp; chức Rugged /'rʌgid/ adj gồ ghề, lởm chởm, xù xì, lổn nhổn có vẻ thô; thô kệch 7
running gear bánh răng chạy; Bộ phận làm việc của máy seat belts /'si:t'belt/ n đai an toàn, dây an toàn Shape / ∫eip/ v tạo thành hình n Hình dạng, hình thù; loại, kiểu, hình thức shock absorbers / '∫ɔk əb'sɔ:bə/ n thiết bị giảm sốc; nhíp chống sốc, lò xo chống sốc So-called /'sou'kɔ:ld/ adj cái gọi là Sport-utility vehicles n Xe thể thao đa dụng / spɔ:t, ju:'tiləti, 'vi:hikl/ Springs /spriη/ n lò xo; nhíp (xe) stabilizer /'steibəlailzə/ n chất ổn định; bộ thăng bằng Steering system / 'stiəriη, 'sistəm/ n Hệ thống lái Subsystem / sʌb'sistəm/ n hệ thống phụ; hệ thống con Suburb /'sʌbə:b/ n ngoại ô; ngoại thành Suspension /sə'spen∫n/ n hệ thống giảm xóc, hệ thống treo systems / 'sistəm/ n Hệ thống Tire =tyre /'taiə/ n lốp, vỏ (xe) Transmission /trænz'mi∫n/ n bộ truyền lực, hộp truyền động (trong xe có động cơ) Truck / trʌk/ n xe tải Van / væn/ n Xe tải Wheel /wi:l/ n Bánh xe 1.1.2. Skimming Skimming refers to looking only for the general or main idea. Skimming allows you to pick up some of the main ideas without paying attention to detail. It is a fast process. To skim effectively, don’t read everything. 1.2. Order of the steps Step 1. Read the first sentence of each paragraph or the topic sentences. Step 2. Drop down through the rest of the paragraph, looking for important pieces of information, such as names, dates, or events, until you are near the end. Step 3. Stop skimming there and read in detail since the last few paragraphs may contain a conclusion or summary. 1.3. Practice: Practice 1. Read the text and decide which heading will go with which paragraph. 1. The main parts of automobiles. 2. Automobile is combined by many different systems. 3. The classifying of automobiles A Automobiles are powered and controlled by a complicated interrelationship between several systems. This diagram shows the parts of a car with a gas engine and manual transmission (the air filter and carburetor have been removed to show the parts 8
beneath but usually appear in the space above the intake manifold). The major systems of the automobile are the power plant, the power train, the running gear, and the control system. Each of these major categories include a number of subsystems, as shown here. The power plant includes the engine, fuel, electrical, exhaust, lubrication, and coolant systems. The power train includes the transmission and drive systems, including the clutch, differential, and drive shaft. Suspension, stabilizers, wheels, and tires are all part of the running gear, or support system. Steering and brake systems are the major components of the control system, by which the driver directs the car. B Automobiles are classified by size, style, number of doors, and intended use. The typical automobile, also called a car, auto, motorcar, and passenger car, has four wheels and can carry up to six people, including a driver. Larger vehicles designed to carry more passengers are called vans, minivans, omnibuses, or buses. Those used to carry cargo are called pickups or trucks, depending on their size and design. Minivans are van-style vehicles built on a passenger car frame that can usually carry up to eight passengers. Sport-utility vehicles, also known as SUVs, are more rugged than passenger cars and are designed for driving in mud or snow. C The automobile is built around an engine. Various systems supply the engine with fuel, cool it during operation, lubricate its moving parts, and remove exhaust gases it creates. The engine produces mechanical power that is transmitted to the automobile’s wheels through a drivetrain, which includes a transmission, one or more driveshafts, a differential gear, and axles. Suspension systems, which include springs and shock absorbers, cushion the ride and help protect the vehicle from being damaged by bumps, heavy loads, and other stresses. Wheels and tires support the vehicle on the roadway and, when rotated by powered axles, propel the vehicle forward or backward. Steering and braking systems provide control over direction and speed. An electrical system starts and operates the engine, monitors and controls many aspects of the vehicle’s operation, and powers such components as headlights and radios. Safety features such as bumpers, air bags, and seat belts help protect occupants in an accident. 9
1.4. Reading for Specific Information about “Automobile Systems” 1.4.1. Scanning a text Scanning is the best strategy for searching for specific information in a text. Move your eyes up and down the text until you find the word or words you want. Again, try to ignore any information which will not help you with your Practice. 1.4.2. Order of steps Step 1. Identify the information you need. Step 2. Move very quickly over the text and look for answers to only one question at a time. Step 3. When you locate the the information, read the surrounding text carefully to see if it is relevant Step 4. Re-read the question to determine if the answer you found answers this question. Step 5. Write/choose the correct answer, and then move on to the next question and follow the same way. Practice 2. Answer these questions. 1. What are the main functions of the engine? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 2. What are the main functions of Suspension systems? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3. What are the main functions of wheels and tires? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4. What are the main functions steering and braking systems? ………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. What are the main functions of electrical system? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 6. What component(s) makes automobiles safer? ……………………………………………………………………………………… 1.5. Extra practice Decide if these statements are True or False. True False 1. Vans are designed to carry people. 2. Minivans can carry more than 9 people. 3. Sport-utility vehicles are more rugged than passenger cars. 4. Sport-utility vehicle can be drived in mud or snow. 5.The engine produces mechanical power. 10
6. Drivetrain consist of a transmission, one or more driveshafts, a differential gear, and axles. 7. Suspension systems includes springs and shock absorbers and cushion. 8. Wheels and tires are rotated by powered axles. 9. Steering and braking systems provide control over direction and speed. 10. Electrical system only starts and operates the engine. 11. Bumpers, air bags, and seat belts are safety features of automobile. 11
UNIT 2 – READING FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE EXTERIOR CAR’S PARTS MH 08-02 Thời gian: 15 giờ (LT: 3; TH: 7; Tự học: 5; KT: 0) Introduction: Unit 2 - Reading for specific information about the exterior car’s parts provides essential vocabulary and information as well as basic knowledge about the exterior car parts; describing the process of car production; say about quality problems, .... Target: - To be able to name the car parts - To be able to compose the presentation of the exterior of the car and the function of the parts. - To be able to write sentence using passive structure. - To be active in self-learning. Content: 2.1. Relevant knowledge 2.1.1. Vocabulary Absorb / əb'sɔ:b/ v hấp thu Aerial / 'eəriəl/ n (rađiô) dây trời, dây anten Assemble / ə'sembl/ v Lắp ráp Badge / bædʒ/ n biểu hiện, vật tượng trưng; dấu hiệu bonnet /'bɔnit/ n nắp đậy (máy ô tô), ca-pô Boot / bu:t/ n ngăn để hành lý (đằng sau xe ô tô) Bumper /'bʌmpə/ n cái hãm xung, cái đỡ va (ô tô...) consumption /kənˈsʌmpʃə n/ n Sự tiêu thụ Dealer / 'di:lə/ n người buôn bán Door / dɔ:/ n cửa, cửa ra vào (nhà, xe ô tô...) door handle / 'dɔ:hændl/ n Tay cầm, tay nắm để mở cửa exhaust pipe / ig'zɔ:st'paip/ n (kỹ thuật) ống thải, ống xả, ống thoát khí Fit / fit/ v hợp, vừa; làm cho hợp, làm cho vừa; lắp Flap / flæp/ n Nắp bình xăng floor pan / 'flɔplæn/ n Tấm sàn (xe ô tô) front bumper /frʌnt, 'bʌmpə/ n Giảm xốc trước, cản trước Fuel / fjuəl/ n nhiên liệu Fuel consumption n Tiêu thụ nhiên liệu gear / giə/ n (kỹ thuật) bánh răng; sự truyền động bánh răng; số (ô tô...) headlight /'hedlait/ n đèn pha ô-tô 12
= headlamp / 'hed,læmp/ Impact / 'impækt/ n sự va chạm, sự chạm mạnh; sức va chạm tác động, ảnh hưởng Indicator / 'indikeitə/ n đèn báo, đèn chỉ báo, đèn chỉ thị, đèn hiệu Inflate / in'fleit/ v thổi phồng; bơm phồng Jack / dʒæk/ n (kỹ thuật) kích, cái palăng; tay đòn, đòn bẩy Logo / 'lougou/ n Biểu trưng Loosen / 'lu:sn/ v nới ra, nới lỏng manual /'mænjuəl/ adj (thuộc) tay; làm bằng tay hoặc điều khiển bằng tay; thủ công number plate /'nʌmbə'pleit/ (BE) n biển đăng ký xe, biển số xe = license plate /'laisənspleit/(AE) nut / [nʌt/ n (kỹ thuật) đai ốc petrol cap /'petrəl, kæp/ n Nắp bình xăng Pressure / 'pre∫ə(r)/ n sức ép, áp suất, áp lực Raise / reiz/ v nâng lên, đỡ dậy; giơ lên, đưa lên, kéo lên Rear / riə/ n bộ phận đằng sau, phía sau adj ở đằng sau, ở phía sau, ở cuối rear bumper / riə, 'bʌmpə/ n Giảm xốc sau, cản sau rear light / riə, lait/ n Đèn sau, đèn hậu rear window / riə, 'windou/ n kính hậu Replace / ri'pleis/ v thay thế Retract / ri'trækt/ v kéo cái gì lùi lại; co lại; thụt vào Roof/ ru:f/ n Mui xe, trần xe side window/ said, 'windou/ n Cửa (sổ) hông Sill / sil/ n ngưỡng cửa (của cửa sổ, cửa ra vào) Slightly / 'slaitli/ ad nhỏ; ở một mức độ không đáng kể v spare tyre / speə, 'taiə/ n bánh xe dự phòng; bánh xe dự trữ sunroof /'sʌn'pru:f/ n cửa mái (ô cửa ở nóc một cái xe ô tô có thể mở ra để không khí và ánh nắng lọt vào) tighten / 'taitn/ v thắt chặt, siết chặt Tyre = tire / 'taiə/ n Lốp, vỏ xe transmission /trænz'mi∫n/ n bộ truyền lực, hộp truyền động well-known / 'wel'noun/ adj nổi tiếng, được nhiều người biết đến Wheel /wi:l/ n bánh xe wheel arch /wi:l, ɑ:t∫/ n Vòm bánh xe wheel trim /wi:l, trim/ n nắp bánh xe Windscreen /'windskri:n/ (BE) n kính chắn gió xe hơi 13
windscreen wiper n cần gạt nước (để chùi sạch nước mưa, /'windskri:n'waipə/ tuyết... ở kính chắn gió của xe hơi) windscreen wiper n cần gạt nước /'windskri:n'waipə/ Windshield /'wind∫i:ld/ (AE) n kính chắn gió xe hơi wing /wiη/ n thanh cản va; tấm chắn bùn; vè xe wing mirror /ˈwɪŋ ˌmɪr.ər/ n gương nhìn sau (để nhìn về phía sau ở ô tô) = side mirror / said, 'mirə / gương chiếu hậu 2.1.2. Scanning a text Scanning is the best strategy for searching for specific information in a text. Move your eyes up and down the text until you find the word or words you want. Again, try to ignore any information which will not help you with your Practice. 2.2. Order of steps Step 1. Identify the information you need. Step 2. Move very quickly over the text and look for answers to only one question at a time. Step 3. When you locate the the information, read the surrounding text carefully to see if it is relevant Step 4. Re-read the question to determine if the answer you found answers this question. Step 5. Write/choose the correct answer, and then move on to the next question and follow the same way. 2.3. Practice Practice 1: Label the parts of the car. bonnet • front bumper • headlight • indicator • petrol cap or flap • roof • sill • sunroof • tyre • wheel arch • wheel trim • logo • windscreen • windscreen wiper • wing 14
aerial • badge • boot • door • door handle • exhaust pipe • number plate • rear bumper • rear window • wing mirror • side window • rear light Practice 2: Complete the sentences with words from Practice 1. 1. You open the bonnet to look at the engine. 2. The __________ absorb small impacts in an accident. 3. Don’t forget to retract the __________ before using the car wash. 4. Can you put my suitcases in the __________, please? 5. When it starts raining, you need to switch on the __________ 6. ‘What model is that?’ ‘I don’t know, I can’t see the __________ from here.’ 7. It is important to inflate the __________ to the correct pressure for better fuel consumption. 8. The Mercedes star is a well-known __________ 9. Open the __________ and let some sun and fresh air into the car. 10. I wish all drivers would use their __________ when they want to turn right or left! Practice 3: Match words from the two boxes to find the exterior car parts. 15
1. 6. 2. 7. 3. 8. 4. 9. 5. 10. Practice 4: Read the descriptions of different car parts . Match the pictures with the descriptions and say what they are called. Speaker 1 This shows the registration of your car. Speaker 2 These show motorists behind you whether you are slowing down or stopping. Speaker 3 You need to open this first so you can fill the tank. Speaker 4 You need to adjust this so you can see the traffic Speaker 5 The exhaust gases from the engine come out of this. Practice 5: Read the text about car production and complete the diagram bellow. BUILD TO ORDER 16
Almost every car is produced to the customer’s specific requirements – a built-to-order car. As soon as a car is ordered and a delivery date agreed, weekly and daily production schedules are created and sent to outside suppliers and the company’s own pre-assembly stations. This is to make sure that all the necessary components arrive on time. First of all, a small data carrier is attached to the floor pan in the body shop This data carrier contains all the customer’s specifications and The finished body shell then goes into communicates wirelessly with control the paint shop where the data carrier units along the production line. In the determines the colour. In final assembly, body shop the floor pan, wheel arches, the interior and exterior parts (for example side panels and roof are welded the front and rear bumpers, headlights, together by robots to make the frame of windscreen, and other windows) are fitted. the car. The add-on parts - the doors, After quality control and a final check, the boot lid, and bonnet - are then mounted finished car can be released. It is now to make the body-in-white. ready for delivery to its new owner. Practice 6: Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verb in brackets. THE PASSIVE We often use the passive voice to describe a process. It is formed using the verb to be and the past participle (the 3rd form) of the verb. We use by to say who or what does the action. Almost every car is produced to the customer's specifications. The floor pan ... and the roof are welded by robots. The finished car can be released. 1. This model is produced (produce) in the new factory in Poland. 17
2. German cars ______________ (sell) all over the world. 3. The orders ______________ (can/place) by fax or on line. 4. The cars ______________ (assemble) by robots. 5. Spare parts ______________ (can/buy) from your local dealer. 6. The interiors ______________ (design) by computer. 7. Tyres ______________ (should/replace) before they wear down completely. Practice 7: Put these steps for changing a tyre inthe right order. Start like this: The first step is to put the vehicle into gear or park (e). Then you .. a. Remove the old tyre from under the vehicle and lower the vehicle. b. Take the spare tyre out of the boot and make sure it is in good condition. c. Check again to make sure the wheel nuts are tight. d. Remove the tyre and put it under the vehicle, next to the jack. e. Put the vehicle into gear (manual transmission) or park (automatic). f. Use a jack to raise the vehicle. g. Fit the spare tyre and tighten the wheel nuts. h. Find two rocks or large pieces of wood and put them in front of and behind the opposite wheel. i. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. j. Loosen the wheel nuts more and remove them. Now check your answers with your partner. 2.4. Extra practice ● Read the magazine article and answer the questions which follow. The smart Over the last ten years people have got used to the sight of very small cars parhed in tiny parking spaces. smart is one of the world’s youngest car makes and yet the smart fortwo is such a distinctive car that it has already been included as an exhibit in the Museum of Modern Art in New York - one of only six cars to attain this distinction. 18
In April 1994, the Micro Compact Car Production in Hambach, France, AG was founded in Switzerland as a started in July 1998, and in October joint venture between Mercedes-Benz sales took off in other European and Swatch. Nicolas Hayek, the inventor countries. In 1998, smart became a of the Swatch watch, brought his idea 100% subsidiary of what was then for an ultra short small car, and Daimler-Benz AG (today Daimler Mercedes Benz contributed expertise Chrysler AG). and experience from more than a There is no doubt that the smart hundred years of building cars. fortwo is a leader in urban mobility. Engineers devised a car which is not All smart veh icles embody the same only extremely mobile and efficient, but brand values and have the same also very economical. Its other key ’DNA". innovation, functionality, feature is safety, with its unique tridion and joie de vivre. They appeal to cell. people who are sporty, independent, After starting development in 1994, the and young at heart; people who love smart fortwo celebrated its premiere at clever solutions and are open to new the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1997. ideas. 36 month or 25,000-mile warranty. ● Questions: Do you own a smart, or would you ever buy one? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the smart? In which countries do you think small cars are most successful? Do you think small cars will become more popular in the future? Why, or why not? UNIT 3 – HOW TO GIVE INSTRUCTION ABOUT USING THE INTERIOR CAR’S PARTS MH 08-03 Thời gian: 15 giờ (LT: 3; TH: 6; Tự học: 5; KT: 1) Introduction: Unit 3 – How to give istruction about using the interior car’s parts provides essential vocabulary and information as well as basic knowledge about the interior car parts; the instrument panel; say about quality problems, describing a process,.... Target: - To be able to list the inside components of the car and the functions on the dashboard - To be able to ask and answer questions about the parts inside the car - To be active in self-learning. Content: 3.1. Relevant knowledge 3.1.1. Vocabulary Accelerator /ək'seləreitə/ n chân ga (xe ôtô) air vent /eə, vent/ n lỗ thông gió airbag /eə, bæg/ n Túi khí, túi hơi 19