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WorksheetsOxford EAP A2 Unit 5A, B, C
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 46mins
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1. Fibre optics is the (a) .
2. In other words, (b) .
3. Let me give you an example of (c) .
Fibre optics is the science of using glass or plastic fibre to transmit light.
In other words, light can travel through cables made of fibre optics.
Let me give you an example of fibre optics used in the telecommunications industry.
Thermosetting plastic (a) special heat-resistant plastic for manufacturing electrical household appliances. (b) , it can become very hot, but it doesn't change shape. (c) , a modern electric kettle is a household appliance made of thermosetting plastic.
An integrated circuit is a tiny piece of silicon with electronic circuits. (a) by showing you the inside of a computer. A computer has thousands of electronic components. This is (b) of an integrated circuit.
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Another word for the study of physiological factors is ergonomics.
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In other words, people's physical abilities, such as size, strength, and stamina, affect how they interact with a product.
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Ergonomics in the design of cars is a good example of this; the car driver must be able to operate the car comfortably, efficiently, and safely.
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Physiological factors relate to the study of the human body and its movement.
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For example, a keyboard should not be too small for the human finger.
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In particular, ergonomic design considers how humans interact with many different products and environments.
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Ergonomics in design (a) the human body and helping people to work more effectively through design. (b) , designers look at how they can improve the working environment of employees. (c) , they look at existing furniture and equipment and redesign it. The modern office chair is (d) of this; in the past, office chairs came in one design only, but all modern ergonomically-designed chairs can be adjusted to suit an individual person's height.
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1. Cement and bricks are (a) in the construction industry.
2. Kevlar is a (b) of hard material.
3. Psychology is the (c) of the human mind and behaviour.
4. Photosynthesis is the (d) of turning light into energy.
1. CAD is computer (a) for designing products.
2. Quality control is (b) of the design process.
3. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a famous (c) in Cambridge, USA.
4. COMSAT is a global communications (d) with satellites in space.
Put this definition in the correct order. MAKE SURE the noun phrase follows the verb, and the prepositional phrase is the LAST PART of the noun phrase.
cement and bricks
are
materials
in the construction industry
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kevlar
is
a type
of hard material
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psychology
is
the study
of the human mind and behaviour
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photosynthesis
is
the process
of turning light into energy
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CAD
is
computer software
for designing products
Put this definition in the correct order. MAKE SURE the noun phrase follows the verb, and the prepositional phrase is the LAST PART of the noun phrase.
quality control
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part
of the design process
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the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
is
a famous university
in Cambridge
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COMSAT
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a global communications company
with satellites in space
1. Sociology is (a) (b) .
2. A degree is (c) (d) .
1. Robots are (a) (b) .
2. Customer research is (c) (d) .
1. Bing is (a) (b) .
2. Spiders are (c) (d) .
Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computers for creating and communicating product ideas.
In other words, designers can use CAD software to make accurate designs and to share their plans.
For example, architects use CAD to design 2D and 3D plans of buildings and the software calculates accurate measurements. Then they can show the plans to their client and make immediate changes.
Remote manufacturing is the process of designing and manufacturing a product in different locations.
Using CAD software, designers can send their designs across the world for manufacture.
In book publishing, the editors and designers might work in Oxford, but the process of printing is in Hong Kong.
Remote manufacturing is the process of designing and manufacturing a product in different locations. (a) , using CAD software, designers can send their designs across the world for manufacture. (b) , in book publishing, the editors and designers might work in Oxford, but the process of printing is in Singapore.
A webcam (a) (b) . (c) , it shows the speaker to another person at a different location. (d) , people can see each other and show things while they speak. (e) , the device is very useful for international business.
