Прочтите и переведите текст, а затем выполните следующие за ним упражнения.

Frame

The foundation of the automobile chassis is the frame which provides support for the engine, body and power-train members. Cross members reinforce the frame. The frame is rigid and strong so that it can withstand the shocks, vibrations, twists and other strains to which it is put on the road.

The frame provides a firm structure for the body, as well as a good point for the suspension system. There are two types of frames, namely: conventional frames and integral (unibody) frames (frameless constructions).

Conventional frames are usually made of heavy steel channel sections welded or riveted together. All other parts of the car are attached to the frame.

In order to prevent noise and vibrations from passing to the frame and from there to the passengers of the car, the frame is insulated from these parts by rubber pads. It is also important to insulate the frame in order to prevent metal-to-metal contacts.

Frameless (unibody) constructions are called so because they are made integral with the body. The body parts are used to structurally strengthen the entire car. Some unibody frames have partial front and rear frames for attaching the engine and suspension members.

Послетекстовые упражнения The exercises to be done after reading the text

Упражнение 2. Подберите из правой колонки соответствующие окончания для предложений из левой колонки.

1. The frame provides support for…	a. channel sections welded together
2. Conventional frames are made of…	b. prevent noise and vibrations from passing to the passengers
3. Frameless constructions are made …	c. cross members.
4. The frame is insulated from other parts in order to	d. the engine, body and power train members
5. The frame is reinforced by	e. integral with the body.

Упражнение 3. Найдите в тексте ответы на вопросы.

1. What does the frame provide? 2. Why is the frame rigid and strong? 3. What types of frames are there?

4. What is the conventional frame made of? 5. By what is the frame insulated from the other car parts? For what purpose? 6. What do you know about unibody frames?

Упражнение 4. Переведите предложения на русский язык. Обратите внимание на Complex Object.

1. We know the frame to be the structural centre of any car. 2. Car specialists consider the conventional frame to be extremely rigid and strong. 3. We know the frame to be insulated from the other parts by rubber pads to prevent metal-to-metal contacts. 4. Many specialists consider the body parts to be used to structurally strengthen the entire car. 5. The manufacturers believe the unibody constructions to be called so because they are made integral with the body.

UNIT 6 Clutch

Слова урока

at rest саг wheels clutch connect control disconnect gear fix friction device friction disc (plate) frictional force

в покое колеса автомобиля сцепление соединять управлять отсоединять шестерня; передача крепить (устанавливать) фрикционное устройство фрикционный диск сила трения

hard-wearing material is engaged is disengaged press down the pedal pressure disc principle of operation release release the engine run idly running engine start the car

износостойкий материал включено (подсоединено) отключено нажимать на педаль нажимной диск принцип действия отпускать отсоединить двигатель работать вхолостую работающий двигатель завести автомобиль

Упражнение 1. Переведите слова, обращая внимание на суффиксы и префиксы. Connect - disconnect - connection - disconnection; operate - operation; friction - frictional; engage - engagement - disengagement.