UNDER THE BONNET (B) ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

 

ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY 4. UNDER THE BONNET (B)

 

3. Find words in exercise 2 to complete the table. use your dictionary if necessary. Verb Noun Adjective to ______________________ (a) power ______________________ (c) ______________________ (b) combustible to ______________________ (d) ignition   to ______________________ (e) ______________________ (f) explosive to ______________________ (g) rotation ______________________ (h) to ______________________ (i) transmission   Now complete the sentences with the correct form of words from the table. 1 In an engine, linear motion is converted into ____________ motion by the crankshaft. 2 The power of the engine is  ____________ through the clutch and the gearbox. 3 The spark plug  ____________ the air/ fuel mixture and sets off an  ____________. 4 A 6-cylinder engine is more ____________ than a 4-cylinder engine. 5 Fuel and air is compressed in the  ____________ chamber.   4. Match the descriptions of engine lay out with the diagrams. ___ Horizontally opposed engine 1. This layout is used for high-performance engines with a compact layout such as in the BMW 7-series. The cylinders are arranged in two banks set at an angle to one another. This layout is normally more cuboid in shape than the other two. 2. This layout is wide and flat and gives the engine a low centre of gravity. The cylinders are arranged in two banks on opposite sides of the engine. It is very practical for cars with the engine located at the rear, such as the Porsche. 3. This layout is long and narrow. The cylinders are all next to each other in a single bank. It is a standard, simple layout used in the Mercedes A-class, for example.   5. Work with a partner. First look at the phrases in the Language Box used to describe position and shape. Then look at the engine layouts in the Partner Files. Tell your partner where the components from the box below are. battery brake fluid reservoir engine oil dipstick engine oil filler cap power steering reservoir radiator expansion tank windscreen/ headlight washer container

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