Electronics Module №4

Level 1

Task 1. Choose the correct answer.

If you are not satisfied with a product, you will likely ask for ….... .

Choose the correct answer.

When is it appropriate to use an informal style in an email?

Choose the correct answer.

If you need electricity in ...... units like the basement or the barn, then subpanels can do the job of supplying power where it is needed.

Choose the correct answer.

There must be no connection between the neutral return conductor and the ...... conductor.

Choose the correct answer.

There are lots of different fuses such as ...... fuses and plug fuses.

Task 2. Give Ukrainian Equivalents:

Fast-blow fuse                        

Current surge                

Closed circuit              

Wire     

Warm up              

Eliminate                    

Power supply              

Retailers                   

Order Invoice                    

Scramble                            

Task 3. Match the words with definitions

4. Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the corect words or phrase.

(failure, common, external, abuse, remote control, corrosion)

1. Look at the          parts before looking at the inside.

   Use the                to turn on the television.

2. Owners       their electronics by treating them roughly.

3. The two different models of television have a lot of components in        .

4. Water on metal surfaces often leads to           .

5. James can’t find the cause of the equipment         .

Level 3

Task 5. Complete the conversation with the right word or phrase:

(supposed, definitely, cuts off, circuit breaker, newer, like, to order, certainly, fuses, flips back, might, replacing)

Representative: Thanks for calling ZYX. How can I help you?

Customer: Hello. I think I need          a new fuse for my electrical panel.

Representative: I can           help you with that. What model is your panel?

Customer: Let's see ... It's number 717−TF.

Representative: Okay ... That's a       model, so it shouldn't have       . Are you sure you don't need a                 ?

Customer: What's the difference?

Representative: A fuse has a metal strip that melts and          power. Is that what you have?

Customer: Not really. It looks      a little plastic switch that            and forth.

Representative: That sounds like a circuit breaker. In that case, are you sure it needs           ? You       just need to switch it back.

Customer: No, it's            broken. I tried switching it, but it came loose in my hand.

Representative: Well, it's not supposed to do that. I'll get the replacement order started right away.

Task 6. Insert words and expressions:

1. Absolute              (виміри) are        (рідко) undertaken.

2.       (одиниці) are simple for simple       (основних) quantities.

3. These units must be         (визначені) in terms of their observed effects obtained in experimental work .

Task 7. Answer the following questions :

1. What types of measurement do you know?

2. What is called “resistance”?

Level 4

Task 8. Written Task - Reporting an Electrical Safety or Equipment Issue

Imagine you are reporting an issue with a piece of power distribution equipment to a colleague. Write a detailed email (150-200 words) describing the following: