2. Match the italicized words from the text with their translations.

to be aware	повреждение
to contract	неуязвимый
a hazard	сухожилие
to occur	рабочее место
to prevent	письменная принадлежность
damage	напряженность
to be disabled	угроза
excessive force	приводить к
a tendon	случаться, происходить
tightness	покалывание
to result in	поза, осанка
soreness	осознавать
tingling	подхватывать (болезнь)
a posture	чрезмерное усилие
a workstation	предотвращать
a writing utensil	болезненность
invincible	быть нетрудоспособным, инвалидом

3. Answer the following questions on the text.

1) What are the main causes of RSI?

2) What can the RSI syndrome result in?

3) What body organs are damaged as a result of RSI?

4) What are the symptoms of RSI?

5) How can RSI be prevented?

4. Translate from Russian into English using the vocabulary from the text.

1) Неправильная осанка приводит к болезненности в спине.

2) Люди должны осознать угрозу экологической катастрофы и попытаться предотвратить ее.

3) Не существует неуязвимых людей. Любой может подхватить какую-нибудь болезнь.

4) Письменные принадлежности всегда должны лежать на рабочем месте.

5) Иногда случается, что даже обычное заболевание может сделать человека нетрудоспособным.

5. In pairs, discuss the risks and sensible safety precautions for one of the following activities. Make a safety information leaflet on the chosen topic. Then present your ideas (you can use pictures or diagrams) to the rest of the class.

- using a motor cultivator,

- using an electric saw,

- using a mobile phone,

- using a home air-conditioner,

- using a home air humidifier.

Text C. “Home Gadgets”

1. Look at pictures 1-4. Try to guess what the things are. Then read the descriptions (A-D) and match them with the pictures. Discuss how useful these gadgets are.

1 2

3 4

A. Truncheon Task Light

This Truncheon Task Light puts truncheons to a whole new use.  It’s also finding itself with a far less violent use.  Normally when the lamp is within its stand it just looks like your usual lamp, but once popped out of the stand it reveals what it was modeled after.  That also means that should you want to hold the light closer to something you’re reading, it’s easy to do just that.

B. Black & Decker Energy Efficient Vacuum Cleaner

If you are looking for a new energy efficient vacuum cleaner, then check out the cordless 2-speed handheld vacuum cleaner from Black & Decker. What makes this vacuum cleaner special is that it is Energy Star-approved. What’s more, the vacuum also features a 10-position pivoting nozzle, 3-stage filtration, the usual brush to clean up upholstery, a crevice tool and a wall-mountable charging base.

C. Automatic Pill Grinder could help the older folks out

Some of us absolutely hate swallowing pills, simply because our gag reflex will kick into action whether we like it or not. This would mean grinding down the pill into powder. Enter the Automatic Pill Grinder which is capable of grinding down the hardest of pills automatically into a fine powder, letting you combine it with food or drink for easier consumption. Capable of crushing a couple of pills simultaneously with its grinder, all powder will be deposited into a collection tray. Being roughly the size of a TV remote, you can store the Automatic Pill Grinder in a purse or toiletry kit. Of course, so that you don’t mix and match your drugs unwittingly, the grinding gear cartridge can be removed and washed in a dishwasher.