11. Decide whether the following statements are true or false.

1. The drive-shaft carries the load from the transmission to the axle.

2. The shaft should be equipped with several universal joints.

3. A flexible drive-shaft with a maximum number of joints has been used on some cars.

4. Vibration and whip of the shaft as it turns are limited.

5. An aluminium-type coating prevents corrosion.

6. The differential constantly applies power to the wheels.

7. The differential works like planetary gears.

8. The differential applies power to the wheels while they turn at different speed.

9. The under portion of automobile is called the chassis.

10. The chassis includes four parts: frame, spring, shock absorbers, and wheels.

12. Answer the following questions.

1. What does the drive-shaft carry?

2. Is the shaft equipped with anything?

3. What kind of joints is used on drive shafts?

4. What is achieved with the help of a joint?

5. What is small-diameter shaft made of?

6. How are the vibration and whip of the shaft as it turns limited?

7. Does a plastic-type or aluminium-type coating prevent corrosion of the shaft?

8. Where is the differential located?

9. What is the aim of the differential?

10. How must the rear-wheels be attached?

11. What does the work of a differential remind of?

12. What can you say about chassis?

13. Complete the grid. Look at these four clues and fill in the answers in the spaces provided below. You will find that you make a term-word in the vertical box. (You may hope for the key.)

1. Possibility of holding, containing (8)

2. Of the sun (5)

3. Material for producing heat or energy, e.g. oil (4)

4. Machine that converts energy into power or motion (6)

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14. Match the verbs with the synonyms.

1) equip	5) mount	a) allow	e) avert
2) permit	6) prevent	b) replace	f) apply
3) use	7) locate	c) fit out	g) fasten
4) change	8) attach	d) set up	h) place