1st Test - Automotive Mechanics

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1 - Listening comprehension

Listen to a man explaining how the drum brake works and tick the words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnc3VnQ8kUY

cylinder  - car - vehicle - pressure  - machine - brake shoe - friction - replace - bleed

2 - Reading comprehension

Braking system

The brake pedal is connected to the master cylinder by means of piston for application of brake driver presses the brake pedal which moves the master cylinder. In master cylinder the pressure is instantly transferred to all four wheels. The brake shoe moves against the brake drum to apply brakes. WHen driver releases the brake pedal, the master cylinder piston returns to its original position.

2- a)Read and match
Piston                                                    ...   it slows or stops a vehicle
Brake pedal                                           ...   it connects the brake pedal with the master cylinder
Brakes                                                   ...   it carries the brake lining
Brake shoe                                            ...   it converts non-hydraulic pressure into hydraulic pressure
Master cylinder                                      ...   it is used by the driver to operate the brakes


2 - b ) Read and match the images with their names

cylinder - drum brake - brake pedal - brake shoes - emergency brake 

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3 - Vocabulary

Write the correct parts of a drum brake

4- Writing

Write sentences explaining main functions of braking system