1)Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.

1 What is the function of a car's suspension system?

cushion irregularities (amortiguar las irregularidades)
2 What are some parts of a suspension system?
Coil springs and sock absorber (Muelles helicoidales y amortiguador)

2)Read the suspension manufacturer's website. Then, mark the following

statements as true (T) or false (F).
1 Acme Suspension has developed thirty suspension models. F
(Acme Suspension ha desarrollado treinta modelos de suspensión.)
2 MacPherson strut systems have leaf springs. F
(Los sistemas de puntales MacPherson tienen ballestas.)
3 Acme Suspensions' products are used in professional races. T
(Los productos de Acme Suspensions se utilizan en carreras profesionales.)
3) Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E).
1 _ coil spring (B)
2 _ torsion bar(E)
3 _ ball joint (C)
4 _ stabilizer bar (A)
5 _ multi link suspension (D)
A) a bar a connects the suspension system
B) a device that contracts and expands to absorb shock
C) a ball that connects to a cup shaped socket
D) an auto frame with four arms and no struts
E) a bar that twists when the Wheel tum
4) Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word
bank.
Macpherson strut / air spring / double-wishbone suspensión / leal spring
1 If there is a sudden change in weight in the car, the ______ helps absorb
it. (Air spring)
2 The ______ 's metal strips bend and flex to absorb road shock. (LEAL
SPRING)
3 A(n) ______ has a coil spring and shock absorber attached to it.
(macpherson)
4 There are two arms on a(n) _____ _ (Double- wishbone suspensión)

5) Listen and read the suspension manufacturer's website again. Who won a sporting event
using Acme Suspension?

6) Listen to a conversation between a new mechanic and an experienced

mechanic. Choose the correct answers.
What is the conversation mainly about?
A repairing a suspension system
B replacing shock absorbers
C listing suspension parts to check
D explaining different suspension types
2 What will the woman most likely do next?
A test the ball joints
B check the coil springs
C look at the torsion bar
D examine the shock absorbers

Listen again and complete the conversation.

Mechanic 1: Dave, 1. ______ I'm not sure what's "- wrong with the car. I think it's 2 __ ___

Mechanic 2: Well, what's wrong with it?

Mechanic 1: The customer said it 3 _________ on bumpy roads.

Mechanic 2: Okay, I'd agree that it's a suspension problem. So let's go 4. What kind of
suspension does it have?

Mechanic 1: It's a 5 system.

Mechanic 2: All right, then you need to start by checking the 6 and shock absorbers.

Mechanic 1: I can do that. What else should I check?

Mechanic 2: Next, you should take a look at the ball joints.

1) Before you read the passage, talk about these questions,

1 What are two different types of transmission system?
Front wheel
2 How does a driver change gear?
with gear stick

2) Read the auto repair webpage. Then, mark the following statements
as true (T) or false (F).
1 _ All transmissions lose fluid over time. F
2 _ Grinding sounds indicate problems in automatic transmissions. F
3 _ Most rear- and front-wheel drive cars have transmissions in different
areas. T
Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F).
1 _ rear-wheel drive (A)
2 _ automatic transmission (D)
3 _ manual transmission (B)
4 _ drive train (E)
5 _ clutch pedal (C)
6 _ engage (F)
A a system that powers a car from the back wheels
B a transmission controlled by the driver
C a lever that allows drivers to change gears
D a transmission controlled by the car
E the system that delivers power to the wheels
F to use

Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank.
transmissior tern clutch gear shift four-wheel drive front-wheel drive
transmission fluid
1 Move the ______ to the far left position to put the car in reverse. (gear
shift)
2 This car has a manual trasmission. ¿Can you use a _____? (clutch)
3 Cars with ______ can drive in snow and wet weather without losing
traction. (four- wheel drive)
4 A car with _ _ _ ___ s Dowered from the front tires, not the rear tires.
(front- Wheel drive)
5 The ______ in an automatic car functions on its own. (transmisión
system)
6 _______is a red, sweet smelling liquid. (Transmission fluid)
6) Listen to a conversation between a car owner and a mechanic. Choose the correct answers.

Why does the man call the mechanic?

A His car whines at high speeds.

B His car grinds when changing gears.

C His car is leaking transmission fluid.

D His car jerks suddenly when changing gears.

2 What does the woman suspect is wrong?

A The synchronizers are worn down.

B The gear shift is too loose.

C The transmission fluid is gone.

D The clutch pedal needs replacing.