Writing
I. Choose an object in your classroom and write its description using the following words.
area, height, length, width, approximately, volume, etc
II. Translate the following text into Russian paying attention to British units of length.
The test section is a metal cylinder 2 ft 6 in long, 6 in id and 6.25 in od. Both ends of the cylinder have glass plates ¼ in thick. An admission port* 2.7 in diametre is at each end of the cylinder.
1 in = 1 inch = 2.54 cm
1 ft = 1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 m
id = inner diametre – внутренний диаметр
od = outer diametre - внешний диаметр
*впускное отверстие
Unit Three. The Workshop Section a. Tools and Instruments Lead-in
I. List as many tools as you know. Compare your list with that of your partner.
II. Students of the Technical University practise their skills in the workshop. Listen to their conversations and learn how to speak about the location of different tools in the workshop.
A.
P
aul: This
is a workshop,
isn't it?
Olga: I think it is.
Paul: And where is the workbench?
Olga: Well, it's in the middle of the room.
Paul: Where's the toolbox? Is it on the bench?
Olga: No, it isn't. It's under the bench.
Paul: And where are the nails? Are they on the bench or in the box?
Olga: They are in the box.
Paul: I see. And where's the hammer?
Olga: It seems to me, it's on the shelf above the table.
Paul: Well, give me the hammer, please.
Olga: Here you are.
Paul: Thanks.
B.
M
ike: Look
here. What are these?
Andrew: These are screws.
Mike: And where are the nuts? Are they on the workbench?
Andrew: Yes, they are. Oh, no, I'm sorry. They are on the shelf under the bench.
Mike: Are they big or small?
Andrew: They are rather small.
Mike: How long are they?
Andrew: I think they are approximately 20 mm long.
Mike: How wide are they?
Andrew: I believe they are 4 mm wide.
Mike: O.K. Give me some, please.
Andrew: Here you are.
Mike: Thank you.
III. This is how we express our opinion in English. Study this table.
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HOW TO EXPRESS OPINION:
I think (that) …
I believe (that) …
From my point of view
As I see it
As for me
I consider (that) …
In my opinion
To my mind
It seems to me
I guess …
IV. Complete the dialogues using different ways of expressing opinions.
– Where is the spanner? –… . – And where is the toolbox then? –… .
– … – This is my brand-new chisel. – And where is your old chisel? – … . – Is your new chisel bigger than the old one? – … .
Language Practice
I. Study the following word-building rule and translate the sentences below.
a drill ‑ |
сверло (существительное) |
to drill ‑ |
сверлить (глагол) |
There is a drill on the workbench.
Drill a hole in the piece.
Put the drill over the mark.
Mark the hole.
Saw this piece of wood into two parts.
There is no saw in the toolbox.
II. Ask where the following things are.
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Example 1:
a hammer
on the shelf
on the workbench
A: ‑Where is the hammer? Is it on the shelf?
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B:
or
‑Yes, it is. It is on the shelf.
‑No, it is not. It is on the workbench.
a drill
in the box
under the table
a spanner
on the floor
in the toolbox
a screwdriver
on the shelf
on the toolboard
a file
on the bench
in the drawer
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Example 2:
nails
on the table
in the box
A: ‑Where are the nails? Are they on the table?
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B:
or
‑Yes, they are. They are on the table.
‑No, they are not. They are in the box.
nuts
among screws
in the packet
screws
in the box
in the drawer
tools
between the table and the bench
under the shelves
switches
to the left of the window
to the right of the door