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Flash On English For Mechanics, Electronics and Technical Assistance - Answer Key and Transcripts
Flash On English For Mechanics, Electronics and Technical Assistance - Answer Key and Transcripts
Flash On English For Mechanics, Electronics and Technical Assistance - Answer Key and Transcripts
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Flash on English for Mechanics, Electronics and
Technical Assistance – Answer key and Transcripts
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Flash on English for Mechanics, Electronics and
Technical Assistance – Answer key and Transcripts
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1 Elements make up all substances. 1e 2a 3c 4f 5d 6b
2 Identical atoms compose each element.
3 Atoms consist of neutrons, protons and electrons. 3
4 Inside there are neutrons and protons, while outside there 1 It consists of a power source, two conducting wires and a
are electrons. load.
5 Shells of electrons orbit around the nucleus. 2 It lights up.
6 Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell. 3 light bulbs, electric motors and speakers
7 Neutrons do not have any electric charge. 4 It is an example of loads.
8 Electricity is generated when valence electrons are free to 5 It controls the electrical device.
move from one atom to another. 6 It occurs when there is a drop in the resistance or a
broken insulation.
3 5 7 We can use fuses.
8 It melts when too much current flows though it.
Electricity consists of a flow of free electrons along a
conductor. To produce this current flow, a generator is placed 4 6
at the end of the conductor in order to move the charge.
Conductors The components of a circuit can be wired in two different
Electricity needs a material which allows a current to pass ways: series or parallel.
through easily, which offers little resistance to the flow and If components are arranged one after another to form a
is full of free electrons. This material is called a conductor single path between the terminals and the components, the
and can be in the form of a bar, tube or sheet. The most circuit is known as a series circuit. In this type of circuit,
commonly used conductors are wires, available in many the current flows from the negative terminal to the positive
sizes and thicknesses. They are coated with insulating terminal, passing through all the other components of the
materials such as plastic. circuit. This means that the amount of energy passing
Semiconductors through all the components in the series is the same. The
Semiconductors such as silicon and germanium are used main disadvantage of a series circuit is that when a single
in transistors and their conductivity is halfway in between component in the path burns out, the entire circuit stops
a conductor and an insulator. Small quantities of other operating (e.g. Christmas tree lights).
substances, called impurities, are introduced in the material A parallel circuit consists of several paths connecting the
to reduce the conductivity. different components. Each separate path is called a branch
Insulators of the circuit. Current from the source divides and flows
A material which contains very few electrons is called an through the different branches. Unlike series circuits, if one
insulator. Glass, rubber, dry wood and plastic resist the flow of the components in the parallel circuit burns out, the other
of electric charge, and as such they are good insulating paths continue to operate. Parallel circuits are commonly
materials. used to connect appliances at home, so that each socket
can function independently. For example, you don’t have to
1 flow 5 insulator turn on the light in your room for the TV socket to work.
2 charge 6 reduce
3 resistance 7 few 1 components 6 burns out
4 conductors 8 plastic 2 path 7 branch
3 current 8 continue
4 4 positive 9 appliances
1T 5 amount 10 turn on
2T
3 F Electrons can easily pass through materials which are 5
full of free electrons. 1 undue
4 F Not any material is a good conductor. 2 heat-sensitive
5T 3 to liquefy
6T 4 overloading
7 F Impurities are introduced to reduce conductivity. 5 reset
8T 6 customers
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Technical Assistance – Answer key and Transcripts
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Type of energy How it works Advantages Disadvantages
Solar energy Solar cells made of silicon absorb The PV system provides an high initial costs
sunlight, which knocks electrons independent, reliable electrical
loose, allowing them to flow freely power source and its routine
and produce electricity. maintenance is simple and cheap.
Wind energy The wind turns the blades of giant It is one of the cheapest There are few suitable wind sites.
turbines, producing kinetic energy renewable technologies available
which is then converted into today.
mechanical power and electricity
by a generator.
Tidal energy Underwater turbines capture the It is a natural process because it Only massive increases in tides
kinetic energy of rising and falling exploits the potential energy of can produce energy and there are
tides and turn it into electricity. tides. very few places where this occurs.
Moreover the changes in the tidal
flow can damage the aquatic
ecosystem and the shoreline.
Geothermal The hot water stored in the Earth is It is cheap and has a low impact There are few sites where it can
energy brought to the surface and used to on the environment. be extracted at low cost.
drive turbines to produce electricity
or it can be piped through houses
as heat.
Biomass Plant material and animal waste It is a natural process, is carbon It has a smaller potential than
energy are burnt in order to release neutral and has low initial costs. other energy sources and requires
chemical energy as heat. excellent maintenance skills.
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1c 2f 3h 4a 5g 6d 7b 8e
Unit 7, pp. 20-22
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5 7 Invention Year Function
Radio 1920 Read and understand
Electricity distribution is the final stage in the delivery of
electronic signals; make
electricity to end users. In order to be able to use electric
electromagnetic waves travel
power for our daily activities, electricity must be transmitted
from the power plants to other areas where it can be long distances.
distributed to different consumers. Radar during the Determine the altitude,
The electricity generated by power plants is increased or Second direction and speed of moving
stepped up at substations and distributed though high- World War and fixed objects.
voltage transmission lines, in order to minimize energy losses Television 1920s Transmit images and sound
and to economise on the material needed for conductors. over wire circuits.
Transmission lines use voltages as high as 765,000 volts and Computer 1946 Do a range of computing
they are usually connected in a network. This means that if a problems.
station receives an unexpected demand for electric power, it Transistor 1957 Replace the use of valves.
can call on the other stations to help to meet the demand. Silicon 1960s Improve the way information
Then electrical power is converted from high voltage to chip is stored, processed and
lower voltages thanks to step-down transformers which turn distributed; pave the way to
electricity into different power levels. Once it is sent to your microelectronics.
neighbourhood, another small transformer mounted on a
pole converts the power to even lower levels to be used at 2
home. The final voltage is between 110 volts – for lights, Personal answers
TVs, and other smaller appliances – and 240 volts for larger
appliances. 3
1 It is made of separate components attached to a base
1 delivery 6 demand (PCB).
2 power plants 7 lower voltages 2 It stands for printed circuit board.
3 consumers 8 transformer 3 It is a perforated block of plastic with several spring clips
4 high-voltage 9 pole connected by copper wires.
5 network 10 appliances 4 It consists of millions of transistors and other electronic
components combined to form a complex set.
6 5 It is made out of a semiconductor material, such as
1b 2e 3a 4c 5f 6d silicon.
6 They work faster, consume less power and generate less
7 heat. They are also more reliable.
1d 2f 3c 4a 5b 6e 7 It is a logic integrated circuit chip which can carry out a
sequence of operations when it receives instructions from
8 different input devices.
Personal answers 8 Up to a billion every second.
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1c 2e 3b 4d 5f 6a Means of Material Function Type of Advantages
transmission signal
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(ground
or air)
A cellular phone (or mobile phone) is designed to give the
user freedom of movement while using a telephone. It wires copper They are ground cheap and
uses radio signals to communicate between the phone and insulated used mainly signal effective
the antenna. The server area is divided into smaller areas with plastic in telephone
called cells and an antenna is placed within each cell and and
connected by telephone lines. These lines connect cellular computer
phones to one another: a computer selects the antenna networks.
closest to the telephone when a call is made. If the phone coaxial inner They are ground They can
moves to one serving cell to another, the radio signal cables conductor used in signal support
is transferred to the actual cell without interrupting the insulated television about 60
conversation. with and radio. channels;
The circuit board is the heart of the system. A chip plastic and the inner
translates the outgoing and incoming signals from surrounded cable is
analogue to digital and back from digital to analogue. The by a insulated to
microprocessor handles all the functions for the keyboard,
copper protect the
the display and the loudspeakers, and it controls the signal
shield wires from
to the base station. Other flash memory chips provide
bending and
storage for the operating system.
A cellular phone is not only a phone but it provides an to reduce
incredible amount of functions: the noises.
• store information; optical strands of They are ground They can
• use a calculator; fibres pure glass used in signal transmit
• send and receive emails; commu- signals
• surf the Internet; nication over longer
• play simple games; systems, distances
• play music, take photos and videos. in some and at
Can you imagine your life without your mobile phone? medical higher
instruments speed.
1 movement 6 signals and in a
2 radio 7 microprocessor wide variety
3 antenna 8 flash of sensing
4 lines 9 emails devices.
5 cell 10 photos antennas metal They capture air They
radio signals signal provide
6 and convert information
1T 2F 3F 4F 5F 6F 7T 8F 9T 10 T them into at a cheap
electrical rate.
Unit 8, pp. 23-27 signals
through the
1
Personal answers receiver.
They can
2 also convert
1 transmission electrical
2 cables signals into
3 waves radio signals.
4 wires satellites metal They receive air They
5 coaxial signals in signal provide
6 fibres a given accurate
7 antennas frequency information
8 satellites and then about
retransmit agriculture,
them at a pollution
different and
frequency weather
to avoid forecasting.
interference They are
problems. also used in
telecommu-
nications.
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1 It consists of at least two computers joined by cables. 4 F There is no server.
2 It is a special computer that can send messages. 5T
3 It is a Local Area Network. 6 F It connects all the devices.
4 It is a Wide Area Network. 7 F There is no hub.
5 They define the formats and rules that computers must 8 F There is no hub.
follow when exchanging information. 9 F It combines elements of star and bus topologies.
6 It is used in LANs. 10 T
7 It facilitates communication and allows people to share
files and other types of information. 8
8 It can be difficult to set up and may be insecure.
Topology Connection Use Advantages Disadvantages
Sometimes it can interfere with other technologies.
bus All nodes small If a It can’t
5 are networks computer connect
Personal answers connected doesn’t a large
to a work, it number of
6 9 backbone. doesn’t computers.
affect the
Bus network others.
In a bus network all nodes are connected to a common star All nodes businesses It can grant If the hub
medium, called backbone, as it happens with Christmas are rapidity and goes down,
lights. Information sent along the backbone travels until the connected safety in the whole
destination is reached. This kind of topology is generally to the exchanging network
used only for small networks, as it isn’t able to connect a central data. Data doesn’t
large number of computers. The main advantage offered by
hub. is always work.
this topology is that if a computer or device doesn’t work, it
up to date
doesn’t affect the others.
and if a
Star network
In a star network all nodes are connected to a special computer
central node called the hub. Once it has received a signal, doesn’t
the hub passes it to all the other nodes until it reaches the work, it
destination computer. This means that all the computers doesn’t
and devices are joined together. This topology is commonly affect the
used in businesses because it can grant rapidity and safety others.
in exchanging data. Thanks to this topology, data is always ring Each small It requires If one
up-to-date and if a computer doesn’t work, it doesn’t affect node is networks fewer computer
the others. The only disadvantage to it is that if the hub goes connected cables goes down,
down, the whole network doesn’t work. in a circle. and is less the whole
Ring network expensive network
In a ring network each node is connected to its left in a than other doesn’t
circle. There is no central hub that holds all the data, and topologies. work.
communication is sent in one direction around the ring star bus Computers unlimited It can It is more
through the use of a token. As it requires fewer cables, this in a use be easily difficult to
topology is less expensive. Nonetheless, because it provides specific expanded configure
only one pathway among the nodes, a single node failure area are over time. and if the
may isolate all the devices attached to the ring. connected backbone
Star bus topology
to hubs line breaks,
Star bus topology is the most common network topology
creating a the whole
used today. It combines elements of star and bus topologies
star. Each network
to create a more effective network. Computers in a specific
hub is goes down.
area are connected to hubs creating a star, then each hub is
connected together along the network backbone. connected
The main advantage of this type of topology is that it can together
be more easily expanded over time than a bus or a star. On along the
the other hand, this topology is more difficult to configure network
than the others and if the backbone line breaks, the whole backbone.
network goes down.
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1 F It depends also on the type of hardware and the
stability needed.
2 F The ring topology is the cheapest and requires few
cables.
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Component (acronym) Full name/Description Functions and properties
hardware components you can physically see component
software computer programs and related data provide the instructions for the computer to work properly
CPU Central Processing Unit internal memory system
ALU Arithmetic Logic Unit carry out the instructions of a program to perform
arithmetical and logical operations
CU Control Unit control the system and coordinate all the operations
RAM Random Access Memory store data as long as the machine is on
ROM Read Only Memory contain essential and permanent information and software
3 10 4 scanner
5 printer
A USB flash drive is a flash memory data storage device 6 speaker
integrated with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface. USB 7 modem
flash drives are removable and rewritable, and they’re small 8 disk drives
enough to be carried in a pocket. These portable drives are
faster, have thousands of times more capacity, and are more 7
durable and reliable than CD-ROMs because of their lack of 1 modem: I-O
moving parts. 2 monitor: I
Unlike most removable drives, a USB drive does not require 3 speakers: O
rebooting after it’s attached, they are very robust and use 4 keyboard: I
very little power. They just need to be plugged into a USB 5 scanner: I
port to work and they’re compatible with any modern 6 mouse: I
operating system, such as Linux, Mac OS X and Windows. 7 printer: O
A flash drive consists of a small printed circuit board 8 disk drive: I-O
carrying the circuit elements and a USB connector, insulated
electrically and protected inside a plastic case. 8
The drive is often used as a backup medium to save data, 1D 2E 3A 4C 5B
because it is very user-friendly and it can be carried off-site
for safety despite being large enough for several backups. 9
Moreover, flash drives are cheaper and less fragile than 1 It consists of a monitor and a tower with extra drivers
many other backup systems. Its only disadvantage is that it inside.
can be easily lost because of its size and it’s easy for people 2 No, they are designed to sit on a desk.
without a right to data to take illicit backups. 3 people who do not have a fixed place to work at
Some specially manufactured flash drives are provided with 4 Netbooks have limited capabilities as compared to
a metal or rubber case designed to be waterproof and almost laptops.
unbreakable. It’s been tested that these flash drives can 5 by using special pens or touch screens
retain their memory even after being submerged in water, 6 They are used for jobs requiring enormous amounts of
put in a washing machine and run over with a car. calculations.
1 pocket 6 case 10
2 moving 7 backup 1 The Internet allows people to share information and data
3 plugged 8 off-site and to communicate in a fast and cheap way.
4 operating system 9 disadvantage 2 In the 1960s, the Internet was used by the US
5 board 10 water Department of Defence to link computers.
3 Thanks to Sir Timothy Berners-Lee, hypertext was used to
4 share and update information among researchers.
1 durable 4 He created the World Wide Web by linking hypertext to
2 robust the Internet.
3 plugged 5 All you need to access the Internet is a computer, a
4 user-friendly telephone line, a modem and an account with an Internet
5 manufactured Service Provider.
6 retain 6 The ISP is a company that provides access to the Internet.
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1 F They have a huge storage capacity (up to 256 GB). Personal answers
2T
3 F They don’t require batteries. 12
4 F They are compatible with any modern operating system. 1 dial-up
5T 2 DSL
6T 3 cable
7F They are cheaper. 4 wireless
8T 5 satellite
6
1 monitor
2 keyboard
3 mouse
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Technical Assistance – Answer key and Transcripts
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1F 2F 3T 4F 5T 6F 7F 8F
Unit 12, pp. 42-46
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1 In order to avoid or reduce accidents.
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2 The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
1 inspect tyre pressure
3 It defines general duties of employers, employees,
2 car wash
suppliers and people who manage and maintain work
3 replace air filter
premises.
4 inspect/replace windshield wipers
4 They have to ensure the health and safety at work of all
5 check/replace engine oil
the employees, visitors, the general public and clients.
6 check lights
They have to ensure the absence of risk when handling or
7 check wheel alignment
storing items and substances, as well as provide adequate
8 lubricate hinges
facilities. They also have to provide employees with proper
instructions and training in case of accidents.
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5 So that they will be able to cope with any problem that
may occur at work.
Mechanic Good afternoon, Mrs Farrell.
6 They should always behave responsibly at work and take
Mrs Farrell Good afternoon, John. How are you?
care of themselves and other people who may be affected
Mechanic I’m fine, thank you. How can I help you?
by their actions.
Mrs Farrell Well, I need a complete tune up for my car. Next
week my husband and I are going on holiday by
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car. It’s going to be a long journey all the way to
1e 2d 3f 4a 5c 6b
Spain and I want my car to be in good condition.
Mechanic Sure. No problem. Have you checked your car
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recently?
Mrs Farrell Let me think… It must have been last year, in
Safety Rules
June, when the car wouldn’t start. Anyway, it
Machinery
should all be written in the service book. It’s in
• Be sure to understand how to operate every machine you
the glove compartment.
are going to use.
Mechanic OK, I’ll take it. Let’s see… Oh, yes, it was
• Never use machinery when you are in a room alone.
the battery and I changed it. Are there any
• Use all the protection required in the place of work.
problems at the moment?
• Check that the safety devices are working. If they are not
Mrs Farrell Not really, but I think the engine oil needs to
working, ask for them to be repaired immediately.
be replaced.
• Do not talk to anybody who is operating a machine.
Mechanic Sure. I’ll check the filters too.
Concentration is important at all times.
Mrs Farrell Yes, I think it’s a good idea. Could you inspect
• Turn off the electricity before cleaning a machine.
the tyres as well? And maybe wash it; it’s so
Tools
dirty. Well, John, when do you think the car
• Report any damage to the tools used at work.
will be ready?
• See that tools are correctly set.
Mechanic Actually, I’m quite busy at the moment, Mrs
Dress
Farrell, so I could give it back to you next
• Before starting work, wear protective clothing.
Friday. Would that be convenient for you?
• Always wear safety glasses, gloves and boots when using
Mrs Farrell Yes, it’d be perfect, because we’re leaving
a machine.
on Sunday. I’ll call you on Tuesday for a
Workshop
confirmation then.
• Keep the workshop tidy, do not leave rubbish around and
Mechanic All right. Goodbye, Mrs Farrell.
do not throw cigarette ends or ashes into the rubbish bin.
On Friday…
• The area around machines must be kept clear to avoid
Mechanic Good morning, Mrs Farrell. Here are your keys.
falling.
I replaced the engine oil and the filters. Then
• Tools and protective clothing should be put away when
I checked the tyres and the brakes too. I had
not in use.
to replace the spark plugs because they were
• Clean machines after use with a brush not with your hands.
fouled. I also tested the electronics and then I
Accident procedures
washed the car. Now everything is OK, you can
• Make sure you know where to assemble in the event of
set off with no worries.
fire and where the emergency stop buttons are located.
Mrs Farrell That’s great! Thank you very much, John.
• Check where the fire extinguishers are in your workplace
and how they work, in order to be able to use them in
1 help 6 engine oil
case of fire.
2 tune-up 7 inspect
• Do not shout or run as this can lead to panic, and inform
3 good condition 8 filters
the supervisor immediately if any accident occurs.
4 start 9 replace
Never administer first aid unless you have been trained to
5 service book 10 tested
do so.
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1 operate 5 tidy
1 She needs a complete tune-up for her car.
2 protection 6 brush
2 Because she is going to Spain by car.
3 concentration 7 fire
3 when she last checked her car
4 gloves 8 first aid
4 The engine oil must be replaced; filters and tyres need to
be inspected and the car needs to be washed.
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5 It will be ready on Friday.
1T
6 He replaced the engine oil, the filters and the spark plugs.
2 F People mustn’t talk while using a machine.
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1 d mandatory
2 b danger
3 f prohibition
4 c emergency
5 a caution
6 e general information
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1 safety glasses
2 hearing protection
3 hard hats
4 respirator
5 face shield
6 overall
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Dialogue 1
George Hey, Frank, watch out. Stop handling those
chemicals. You should put them down.
Frank Why?
George Don’t you know you must put on your safety
glasses? Those chemicals are strong. They can
splash into your eyes.
Frank Thanks, George. I’ll go and get them.
Dialogue 2
Mr Bates Good morning, Mrs Ellis. Nice to see you here
on the site.
Mrs Ellis Good morning, Mr Bates. I’m very interested in
your building site. If you don’t mind, I’d like to
have a look around.
Mr Bates Sure, no problem, but we require all our visitors
to wear a hard hat on the site… you know, it will
protect you from falling objects.
Mrs Ellis That’s right. Can I have one then?
Dialogue 3
Robert Hi, Mark. Can I have a word with you?
Mark Sure, Robert. What’s the matter?
Robert Well, I noticed you weren’t using your face shield
yesterday… You know, you shouldn’t
forget to wear it; it’ll protect you from the sparks.
Mark You’re right, Rob… It was very irresponsible of
me. It won’t happen again. Thanks.
Dialogue 4
Alison Hey Tom, why aren’t you wearing your
respirator?
Tom Well, actually I don’t think I need one.
Alison Are you kidding? You must always wear a
respirator in the workshop. It’s the rule. Don’t
you know these chemicals release toxic fumes?
Tom Well, I suppose you’re right, Alison… OK, I’ll go
and get it.
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