14. Match the words with the synonyms.

1) contemporary	5) apply	a) aim	e) difficult
2) complex	6) produce	b) comprise	f) works
3) purpose	7) enterprise	c) modern	g) main
4) consist of	8) major	d) manufacture	h) use

15. Match the words with the antonyms.

1) leading	5) increase	a) worsen	e) exclude
2) include	6) export	b) similar	f) basic
3) improve	7) auxiliary	c) approximation	g) import
4) diverse	8) precision	d) backward	h) decrease

16. Fill in the correct prepositions.

1. Machine-building ___ consumer goods is based ___ many achievements ___ machine-building ___ the whole.

2. The first tractors used ___ 1870s were driven ___ steam.

3. Modern tractors provided ___ all necessary equipment run ___ either gasoline or diesel fuel.

4. ___ tractors power is transmitted ___ a rotating shaft ___ a gearbox.

5. Modern tractors and automobiles consist ___ separate interacting units that can be combined ___ certain groups.

6. Irrespective ___ particular design features there is an engine, a drive line, a running gear, a steering mechanism, working attachments, and auxiliary equipment ___ any tractor.

7. Belarus specializes ___ manufacture ___ various kinds ___ trucks and trains ___ many purposes.

17. Study the table of words. Choose some of them to say something to your English teacher, repair mechanic, your group-mate.

Battery	Fuel injection	Shock absorber
Bearing	Gasoline	Speedometer
Brake	Gear	Starter
Carburettor	Governor	Thermostat
Catalytic Convertor	Ignition	Tire
Diesel engine	Induction Coil	Torsion suspension
Electric generator	Muffler	Transmission
Flywheel	Radiator	Turbine

Additional Activities

18. Grammar Revision: Gerund. Define and translate the sentences with various types of gerund.

1. Travelling is my favourite occupation when on holiday.

2. What I like best is travelling.

3. I don’t like driving in the rush hour.

4. She liked riding a horse.

5. Travelling to work by train takes me an hour.

6. I don’t feel like buying a new car.

7. He thanked us for giving him a lift.

8. He is looking forward to going to London.

9. We had no plan of buying a new car.

10. Gossiping and lying go hand in hand.

11. It’s no use complaining.

12. There is no pleasing the customer.

13. The detective started questioning her about the car accident.

14. He went on driving.

15. Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.

16. Would you mind me opening the window?

17. I can’t help washing the car.

18. The engineer couldn’t find the right method of testing the equipment.

20. I enjoy travelling very much indeed.