Английский для бакалавров. Макеева М.Н - 40 стр.

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Grammar tip
Automobile propulsion technologies under development include
gasoline/electric and plug-in hybrids, battery electric vehicles, hydrogen
cars, biofuels and various alternative fuels. Add ideas of your own fuel?
Automobile •
motor • transport • mechanical • maximum • mile • construct •
design • mixture • gasoline • cycle • operation • modern • diesel • motorist.
Transportation is a major contributor to air
pollution in most industrialised nations.
Do you believe that one day stopping for petrol
is likely to become a thing of the past?
1. Первые чертежи автомобиля принадлежат Леонардо да Винчи.
2. И. Ньютон предложил транспортное средство привести в
механическое движение.
3. "Тележка Кюньо" приводилась в движение паровым двигателем.
4. Иван Кулибин сконструировал повозку, в которой применил
маховое колесо, тормоз, коробку скоростей, подшипники качения.
4. In pairs or small
groups debate the
following:
1.
Can you guess the meaning of these international words?
Compare your answers with a partner. Make a list of other similar words that you know.
2. Translate
the following
sentences into
English.
Bus executive 4
×
4 jeep lorry luxury medium mini
multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) people carrier pickup small
family sports supermini truck van.
3. Work in group. Have you ever driven these cars?
Take turns sharing your experience with other members of your group.
Check
The passive of a verb is formed by using to be in the
appropriate tense and adding the past participle of the verb:
For example:
Active Passive
She is doing it. It is being done (by her).
She will do it. It will be done (by her).
She did it. It was done (by her).
For more on this, turn to ‘Grammar Reference’.