Appendix 1. (From “Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering” Answer Book)

Tapescript to ex. 1.16

(From “Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering” Answer Book)

1. I work in a power station. I’m responsible for turbine maintenance. I work shift: midnight to eight o’clock this month.

2. I design body scanners. They give doctors far more information than X-rays and there’s no risk to the patient.

3. I work on jet engines. Onboard computers record readings every five hours and every twenty-five take-off. This information allows us to carry out servicing before defects or reduction in performance occurs.

4. The best thing about my job is that I get to go on sea trials after the refit is finished.

5. I’m working with the architects of a new hospital. Getting the heating and ventilation right is important. I have to make sure that the working environment will be comfortable for the patients and staff.

6. Safety is very important in my job. Everything must be earthed to make sure that no one gets a shock.

7. My main areas of expertise are fuel consumption and engine emission. International pressures are really making things difficult for us.

Appendix 2

Supplementary texts

Text 1

You study at the technical university. You future job may be concerned with engineering. Read the text and think of the job that would suit your abilities and intentions.