40 *Now you know the rules of the game. Invent your own slogan for the car you drive now or would like to drive someday. Do not forget about the –ing and –ed forms.
41 Watch the video Mercedes F 015 . Take notes about the main features of the new car.
teardrop shape каплевидная форма
peril опасность
hump выступ, горб
hinge петля (дверная)
headroom внутренняя высота кузова
· dimensions
· exterior
· interior
· engine type
· automation
· performance characteristics
42 Read the text and mark the parts of the text that contain the information missing from the video.
About as big as a new S-Class, the concept is fitted with LED inserts in the grille instead of headlights, a nearly horizontal windshield, 26-inch alloy wheels and rear doors that open at a 90-degree angle. LEDs are integrated into the rear bumper and a small QR code replaces the license plate.
The dashboard has been replaced by a wide touchscreen that displays data such as navigation directions as well as vital information about the car and its surroundings. Similarly, the door panels gave place to high-definition color touchscreens that ensure none of the occupants get bored on long trips.
The F 015 can accommodate four adults on individual leather-upholstered seats. If the car is driving itself, the steering wheel retracts (draws inside) into the dashboard and the front seats can swivel (rotate) 180 degrees, making it possible to hold a meeting or simply relax with friends.
The F 015 accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds thanks to a hydrogen-electric hybrid drivetrain that generates a total output of 272 horsepower. The sedan boasts a total driving range of over 680 miles while emitting nothing but water vapor.
43 Match the words in bold from Ex. 40 to their synonyms below.
guarantee =
have enough space for =
have (something to be proud of) =
give out =
increase the speed =
44 Fill in the gaps with the verbs from Ex. 43.
The Bendum and Twistum workshop proudly presents its latest creation – the BT1 Mitesmobile. The BT1 ________ from 0 to 100 thanks to the newest soda-water engine. It _____ nothing but fruit-smelling water vapor and is modified to _______ that no one will get thirsty on long trips. The car also ________ four wheels and some gears and levers. The Mitesmobile is extremely comfortable and can ____________ two (or more) passengers. The Mitesmobile is a huge step forward for tiny people.
PARAGRAPH WRITING
A paragraph is a group of sentences dealing with one topic.
A paragraph size in academic writing is usually between five and ten sentences.