Mechanics Module №3

LEVEL 1

Task 1. Choose the correct answer:

Mr. Jones, can you please help me with this ....... . I'm not sure if it's mixing fuel and air correctly.

Task 1. Choose the correct answer:

Alan, did you check the ....... ? Make sure it's removing dirt from air that mixes with fuel.

Task 1. Choose the correct answer:

My mechanic said that my ...... is the reason I failed the emissions test. It wasn't controlling the amount of gases returning to the cylinder to be burned correctly.

Task 1. Choose the correct answer:

The mechanic changed my ... last month when my hydraulic brake wouldn't work.

Task 1. Choose the correct answer:

My car keeps on overheating lately. I'm taking it in next week so that its ...... can be checked.

Task 2. Give Ukrainian Equivalents:

1. Customs             

2. Inspect                     

3. Receipt                 

4. Local currency                

5. Sludge        

6. Wear and tear         

7. Viscosity            

8. Tensioner roller               

9. Leak           

10. Replacement        

Task 3. Match the words with definitions

Level 2

4. Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the corect words or phrases. There are TWO extra words!!!

Word Bank - exhaust manifold, Zerk, PCV valve, exhaust pipe, drum brake, heat shield, viscosity, fan

High           means that the oil is thick and flows more slowly. In a            system, brake shoes are forced against a metal drum to stop the car. The                  collects gases from the cylinders and carries them to the exhaust pipe. A faulty           can cause emissions problems by failing to control the flow of gases returning to the cylinder.When the car is idling, the     must pull cool air through the radiator fins to prevent the coolant from boiling. To protect sensitive components from extreme temperatures, the exhaust system often includes a             .

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

Word Bank - note, drained, get through, send you, necessary, update, already, what, pretty dirty, review, replaced, changed.

B: Yes, hello. I’m Karl Jenkins. You’re         done? That was quick.

A: Thanks, we do      we can. Let me just        what we did and we can          on your way.

B: Okay, sounds good.

A: First, we         the oil and replaced it. Then, I         the oil filter and lubricated the steering and suspension system.

B: My oil filter was replaced at my last oil change. Was it really           to do it again?

A: For sure. It was              . If it gets too full of dirt, oil won’t             . And that can destroy an engine. Really, the oil filter needs to be replaced at every oil change.

B: Okay.

A: Of course, I can put a      on your account if you want us to check with you next time.

B: Yes, please.

A: No problem. I’ll update it right now.

Level 3

Task 6. Translate the following sentences into English.

Висока в’язкість оливи важлива для захисту двигуна від тертя та зносу.

Гідравлічна гальмівна система передає зусилля від педалі до гальмівних колодок за допомогою рідини.

Термостат регулює потік охолоджувальної рідини, щоб підтримувати правильну робочу температуру.

Робота вентилятора допомагає охолоджувати радіатор, коли автомобіль стоїть у заторі.

Task 7. Answer the following questions :

Describe the role of the thermostat in the cooling system. What happens if it gets stuck closed?

How does a hydraulic brake system multiply the force from the driver's foot to stop a heavy car?

Level 4

Task 8.WRITING.Write a short passage (100-120 words) in English.

Situation: On your way home, you notice that the temperature gauge is rising rapidly and you are losing coolant. Describe your actions to save the engine.

Level 4

Task 8.WRITING.Write a short passage (100-120 words) in English.

Situation: On your way home, you notice that the temperature gauge is rising rapidly and you are losing coolant. Describe your actions to save the engine.