14. Match the words with the synonyms.

1) essential	5) to fall	a) approximately	e) to decrease
2) a great deal	6) quantity	b) as	f) a lot
3) require	7) since	c) need	g) amount
4) roughly	8) to satisfy	d) important	h) to meet

15. Match the words with the antonyms.

1) failure	5) approximate	a) cheap	e) to fall
2) to increase	6) to rise	b) rare	f) exact
3) expensive	7) difficult	c) success	g) outdated
4) frequent	8) modern	d) to decrease	h) easy

16. Fill in the correct prepositions.

1. Metal fatigue is weakness ___ metal that is frequently put ___ pressure that makes it likely to break.

2. This tool is used ___ shaping wood.

3. A car flashed past them ___ a speed ___ 100 km ___ hour.

4. I insist ___ paying ___ the damage.

5. Metals are indispensable ___ modern technology and industry.

6. There’s an increased demand ___ performance and reliability ___ cars.

7. The course offers a range ___ exciting possibilities ___ developing your skills.

Additional Activities

17. Take a special quiz. Find the words which illustrate the main points of unit VI. First look at the five to five clues and fill in the answers in the spaces provided below. You will find the expected answers in the vertical boxes.

A

1. It is used in pistons (9)

2. It is used for batteries (4)

3. It is used for making vehicle body (5)

4. It consists of two words and only first part of it you need. It is used in gearbox (4)

5. It is situated under chromium (5)

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B

1. Strong rope of fibre or wire used on ships, cars, etc (5)

2. Chamber (in an engine) in which gas works a piston (8)

3. Large solid piece of stone, wood, etc. (5)

4. Round plate or short cylinder fitting inside another cylinder in which it moves, used in engines (6)

5. Main part of a structure (4)

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