ELECTRICITY

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a. I recently bought a house and
somethings break often; I
want to fix things myself.
What should I do?

b. What repairs and tasks do

you use hand tools for?
Name 5 hand tools you use in
your technical environment.

1. READ THE PASSAGE

AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
a. What is the column mostly about?
b. What are NOT included in tool kits?
c. According to the columnist what is true about utility knives?

2. COMPLETE THE CHART WITH A PICTURE OF EVERY HAND TOOL

MENTIONED IN THE PASSAGE.
 TOOL KIT.

SCREW DRIVERS.

ADJUSTABLE
WRENCH.

SLIP-JOINT PLIERS.

LONG-NOSE PLIERS.

UTILITY KNIFE.

CLAW HAMMER.

WIRE CUTTER

ALLEN WRENCH
HACKSAW

BALL PEIN HAMMER

RATCHET WRENCH
3. MATCH THE WORDS WITH THEIR CORRECT MEANINGS.

1. __adjustable a) a manual device used for home improvement projects.

2. __wrench b) being able to pull back in.
3. __retractable c) a small cutting device.
4. __utility knife d) a hand tool that tightens and loosens nuts and bolts.
5. __hand tool. e) being able to change sizes.
6. __disposable. f) an article intended to be thrown away after use.
7. __Stainless. g) unmarked by or resistant to stains

4. READ THE SENTENCE PAIR AND CHOOSE WHERE THE WORDS BEST
FIT IN THE BLANKETS.

1 Phillips screwdriver / flathead screwdriver

- A screw with a flat slot needs a _________________________
- A screw with a cross-shape on the head needs a ____________________________

2 slip-joint pliers / long-nose pliers

- Are adjustable.
- Have needle-like pincers.
3. claw hammer / tool kit
- A _______________ can drive in or remove nails.
- many tools are included in a _________________.

5. COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CHART BY WRITING THE USAGE OF THE

TOOL LISTED.
 PRODUCT FUNCTION TO USE IT.
Wire cutter It is used to strip and cut wires.

Ball pein hammer You can use it to……

Hand saw It is useful for…
Hacksaw This tool is made to…
Sawhorse
Ratchet wrench (includes
socket set and 2 socket extensions)
Combination wrench
Spanner wrench
Allen wrench
Nut driver
Pipe wrench

6. PLACE THE WORDS AND PHRASES FROM THE WORD BANK UNDER THE
CORRECT HEADING. (HACKSAW, SOCKET, NUT DRIVER, WIRE
CUTTER, HAND SAW, SPANNER)

TOOLS FOR CUTTING TOOLS FOR TURNING

7. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT WORDS AND PHRASES

FROM THE WORD BANK. (PIPE WRENCH, RATCHET WRENCH,
COMBINATION WRENCH, BALL PEIN HAMMER, ALLEN WRENCH)

a. See which ________________ fits the hexagonal recess in this bolt.

b. Tom used the open end of the ____________
c. The plumber used an adjustable _______________
d. Sue shaped the metal fitting with a _____________________
e. Where are the sockets for this __________________?

8. ANSWER:
- What tool can be used to cut pipes?
- What are some different types of wrenches?
- What tool should we used to cut wood?
 - Which tool CANNOT work on different sizes of bolts?

9. WITH A PARTNER, READ THE FOLLOWING CONVERSATION.

HANDY HAND TOOLS

A: Good morning, sir, how can I help you?
B: Hi, this is Clare from Jumbo Hardware. I'd like to place an order.
A: Hi, Clare. What can I put you down for?
B: I need four pipe wrenches, a ball pein hammer, and box of spanner wrenches.
A: Okay. Anything else?
B: Yes. I need two more of the small hand saws with replaceable blades.
A: Do you mean the hand saws, or the hacksaws?
B: Oh, hacksaws. Yes. I need two hacksaws.
A: ok two hacksaws, is that all?
B: I also would like to take a tool kit and a utility knife AS WELL AS SOME
NAILS.
A: perfect, I would be back in a minute with your order.
B: Thanks a lot.

10. BASED ON THE PREVIOUS DIALOGUE, WRITE A SIMILAR

CONVERSATION ON YOUR OWN USING AS MUCH VOCABULARY FROM
THE EVIDENCE AS POSSIBLE, YOU ALSO NEED TO USE THESE
EXPRESSIONS. (I'd like to, do you mean.., I need, I also want, anything else)

11. READ AND DEVELOP THE ACTIVITIES.

A. BEFORE YOU READ THE PASSAGE, ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS.
- What are some different parts used to attach two things together?
- What type of fastener requires a hammer?
B. FALSE OR TRUE.
____ Clamps are long-lasting fasteners.
____ Sheet metal screws will damage wood surfaces.
____ Washers protect surfaces from damage.

C. MATCH THE WORDS (1-7) WITH THE DEFINITIONS (A-G).

___ ANCHOR 1. a piece of metal with a hole in the middle

___ NUT 2. a long, narrow fastener with a smooth rod
___ NAIL 3. a device that tightly presses things together
___ GRADE 4. a thread measured in millimetres
___ CLAMP 5. the measurement of a bolt's strength
___ METRIC THREAD 6. a device that adds support to a screw
___ SHEET METAL SCREW 7. a fastener with threads along the entire rod

12. READ THE SENTENCE PAIR. CHOOSE WHERE THE WORDS BEST FIT
THE BLANKS.
a. screw / washer
- A Place a ______ between the nut and surface.
 - B The hook is attached to the wall with a _______
b. bolt / thread
- Jules attached the table leg with a __ _
- I don't know the best ___ size for the screws.
c. fastener / UTS thread
- The mechanic was only familiar with ___ sizes, not metric.
- The hardware store was known for having a ______ for every project.
3 pin / wood screw
- A ______ is not effective on metal.
- Albert used a ______ to hold the boards together temporarily.

13. BEFORE YOU READ THE PASSAGE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING

QUESTIONS.

- What are some tools used when working with electricity?

- What are some types of connectors used when working with electricity?
14. READ THE JOB LISTING. THEN, MARK THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS
AS TRUE (T) OR FALSE (F).
a. ___ Applicants must provide some of their own tools.
b. ___ Applicants do not need to have worked in this specific industry.
c. ___ Applicants are required to possess a degree.
d. ___ Applicants must have good skills in areas different to the technical one.
e. ___ Applicants are required to work under difficult circumstances and conditions.
f. ___ monitor, repair and inspect are some of the applicant duties.

15. MATCH THE WORDS (1-8) WITH THE DEFINITIONS (A-H).

1. __multimeter a) a device that provides lighting.

2. __wire b) a device used to carry electricity.
3. __flashlight c) a device that connects a wire into a
terminal.
4. __ring terminal d) a tool that measures voltage and
more
5. __voltage connector. e) a device that connects with a screw.
6. __blade connector. f) a tool used to slice through wires.
7. __Side-cutting pliers. g) an adjustable gripping tool
8. __ Channel lock pliers. h) a device at joins two wires together

16. FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT WORDS AND PHRASES
FROM THE WORD BANK.
 SPADE TERMINAL ANTI-STATIC WRISTBAND WIRE
STRIPPER
SOLDERING IRON CONTINUITY DETECTOR FISH TAPE
CRIMPER

1. A screw is needed to connect the _______________________.

2. Use a(n) _______________________ to protect the equipment.
3. Use the _______________________ to remove the covering.
4. A(n) _______________________ is needed to melt the tip of the wire.
5. Bend the end of wire with the _______________________
6. A(n) _______________________ will tell you if the wire has current.
7. Guide the wire through the wall using _______________________.

17. BEFORE READING:

- Why are cooper wires used in electrical wiring?

Cooper wires are used in wiring because they are cheap
and good conductors
- What are the types of electrical current?
They types of electrical current are AC and DC
- Name some tools used in electricity and describe their function.

I use the nose pliers to splice the cable

I use the wire stripper to strip cable
I use the wire cutter to cut the cable

18. READ THE COURSE DESCRIPTION. THEN,

MARK THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AS
TRUE (T) OR FALSE (F).

1 _f_ The first section covers electrical

measurements.
2 _f_ Safety techniques are taught in Basic
Electricity II.
 3 _t_ Completion of the course is required for
some jobs.
4 _f_ You can enrol in any course level you desire.
5 _t_ Students will learn the most about currents,
circuitries, resistance, and magnetism in
sections 1 and 2.
6 _t_ Learners are expected to master their
knowledge and applying it to real context as
well as undergo a final proficiency exam.
7 _f_ A certificate of completion is awarded at the
end of the course though it may not be useful
for a job position.

19. LISTEN TO A CONVERSATION BETWEEN A

TEACHER AND A STUDENT IN AN ELECTRICITY
COURSE. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWERS.

a. What is the exam mostly about?

b. what concepts does the man confuse.

20. PLACE THE WORDS FROM THE WORD BANK UNDER THE CORRECT HEADING.
AC VOLTAGE INSULATOR RESISTANCE OHM
AMP DC
CURRENTS INHIBITORS MEASUREMENTS
RESISTANCE OHM
DC INSULATOR AMP
AC VOLTAGE

21. LISTEN AGAIN AND COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION.

teacher: all right. we'll start with terminology. list three types of electrical
measurements.
22. GET READY!
BEFORE YOU READ THE PASSAGE, TALK
ABOUT THESE QUESTIONS.
a. How could some of the tools in the pictures
be useful for electricians?
b. Why is it important to have a well -
equipped tool kit?
23. READ THE PAGE FROM THE COMPANY
MANUAL. THEN, MARK THE FOLLOWING
STATEMENTS AS TRUE (T) OR FALSE (F).
1 __ Employees can buy the tools at
hardware stores.
2 __ Side cutters and diagonal cutters
are needed in the tool kit.
3 __ Wire strippers are used for cutting
and pulling wire.
24. WRITE A WORD THAT IS SIMILAR IN
MEANING TO THE UNDERLINED PART.

(a) Jack forgot his pliers that are only used for
cutting wire at the job site.
(_________________)
 (b) A small battery operated light is for seeing
in dark places.
(_________________)
(c) Mary used a tool with a thin, sharp,
slanted blade to cut open the box.
(_________________)
(d) The electrician bought a tool used for
pulling out staples for his kit.
(_________________)

25. LISTEN AND READ THE PAGE FROM THE

COMPANY MANUAL AGAIN. WHICH
TOOLS ARE RECOMMENDED FOR THE
TOOL KIT?

26. LISTEN TO A CONVERSATION BETWEEN TWO ELECTRICIANS. CHECK () THE TOOLS THAT
ARE MENTIONED BY THE ELECTRICIANS.
Screwdriver Flashligh Diagonal
Side Cutters
s t cutters
Wire
strippers
27. LISTEN AGAIN AND COMPLETE THE CONVERSATION.

Old Electrician: How's your 1______ ______ going?

New Electrician: Not bad. I have to buy some tools.
Old Electrician: And 2______ ______ are important. What do you need?
New Electrician: I need some wire strippers and 3______ ______ What kind do you
use?
Old Electrician: I like to use tools 4______ ______Patton.
New Electrician: Really? I heard Berkley tools are better.
Old Electrician: I had a pair of Berkley diagonal cutters that broke after one day. I
5
______ ______their tools after that.
New Electrician: Maybe 6______ ______ ______Patton tools, then

28. SPEAKING: WORK WITH A PARTNER, ACT OUT THE ROLES BELOW BASED ON TASK 7.
THEN SWITCH ROLES. USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS: I have to buy some ... I like to use ... Maybe I'll
go with ..

Student A: You are a new electrician. Talk to Student B about

 - What tools you need to buy
- What kind of tools he or she uses
- What you've heard from others about tool brand
Student B: You are an experienced electrician. Talk to Student A about tools.

Student A:
Student B: