Mechanics 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

In front-wheel drive, cars usually have ...... .

Choose the correct answer :

I'm looking to buy a car that can drive in snow and wet weather without losing control or traction. In other words, I would like to purchase a car with ....... .

Choose the correct answer :

Suspension is the system of springs, shock absorbers and ....… that connects a vehicle to its wheels and allows relative motion between the two.

Task 2. Give Ukrainian Equivalents:

Clutch pedal                  

Synchronizers               

Gear shift                           

Knocking                     

Grease escape                  

Tie rod             

Steering shaft             

Retailers                   

Brake line                     

Heater hose                 

Level 2

Task 3. Match the words with definitions.

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

( tie rod, transmits, pinion, couplings, wishbone )

All car joints are types of           .

The engine           energy to the rest of the car.

In a torsion bar system, one end of the bar is attached to the vehicle frame, while the other is connected to a          , which functions as a lever.

The rack is turned by the        .

The         is connected to the rack and spindle.

Level 3

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

( on the lift, of fluid, strength, leaks, stiff, fix, steering wheel, a lot of, to use, liquid on, to turn )

B: When I try to turn it, the                is really       .

A: So it takes          work to turn it?

B: Yeah. I have        all my          .

A: Have you noticed any       ?

B: I did see some           the garage floor this morning.

A: Well, you could be out          . When there's no fluid, it's really hard         the steering wheel. I'd bet you have a leak.

B: Is that hard to     ?

A: Not usually. But let's get your car             and have a look.

Task 6. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Барабанне гальмо має порожнистий барабан, який обертається разом із колесом.

2. Його відкрита задня частина закрита нерухомим опорним щитом, на якому розташовані дві вигнуті колодки з фрикційними накладками.

3. Кожна гальмівна колодка має шарнір на одному кінці та поршень на іншому.

Task 7.Answer the following questions.

1. How does the rack and pinion steering work?

2. What converts circular motion into linear motion?

Level 4

Task 8. Written Task. "Automatic Transmission"

Your friend’s car has a problem with its automatic transmission, and it is no longer shifting gears. Write a set of recommendations on what should be checked to diagnose this issue. Focus on the most common causes.