UNDER THE BONNET (C) ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

 

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

 

6. Listen to seven questions from customers and match them with the answers (a-g) given by a technical support hotline employee. speaker 1  Speaker 2  Speaker 3  Speaker 4  Speaker 5  Speaker 6  Speaker 7  Click here to download tapescript  a You look at the level in the reservoir. b The cooling system is filled once at the factory and never has to be changed. c Oil consumption can be up to 1.0l/ 1000 km so the engine level must be checked at regular intervals. It is a good idea to check the oil level every time you put fuel in the car. d Under normal conditions you don’t have to do anything with the battery except check the electrolyte level occasionally. e You needn’t go to a service station for a brake fluid change, but make sure the person who does it is competent and has the necessary tools. f It’s the plastic rectangular container next to the power steering reservoir. g Battery acid is highly corrosive so you mustn’t work on the battery without wearing eye protection and gloves.   7. A potential customer is visiting the stand of major car manufacturer at an international car show. Listen to the dialogue and put these key features in the order in which they are mentioned. Click here to download AUDIO  Click here to download tapescript    a low fuel consumption   b design   c top speed   d six-speed automatic gearbox as standard   e optional extras included the price   f acceleration from 0-60 in 6 seconds   g increased power of the engine      CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AUDIO CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD TAPESCRIPT  Now listen again and note down what these numbers refer to 1 4.3 ___________________________________ 2 330 ___________________________________ 3 155 ___________________________________ 4 W12 and V6 ___________________________________ 5 16.1 ___________________________________ 6 23 ___________________________________ 7 54,OOO ___________________________________ 8 18 ___________________________________ Work with a partner. Discuss these questions. 1 Why does the visitor first look at the car? 2 Why does the car have low fuel consumption? 3 What two things does the rep give the visitor, and why? 8 Match the two parts to make sentences from the dialogue (listen again if necessary). 1 we have increased the power a an effect on fuel consumption. 2 a six-speed automatic gearbox b with a 3-7 and a 4-2 litre petrol engine. 3 We’re launching the model c is a six-disc CD unit with nine speakers … 4 That  naturally has d by 20 bhp to 330 bhp. 5 included in the price e then just call or email me. 6 if you have any other questions f comes as standard.

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