Word Unit 20 |
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allow (v) |
Don't allow the gauge on the right to fall under 3.0. p.100 |
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always (adv) |
Always use safety glasses when operating the saw. p.93 |
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balance (n) |
Keep your feet on the floor and maintain good balance. p.93 |
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before (prep) |
Wait for the pressure to increase to 350 degrees before tuning the machine on. p100 |
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blades (n pl) |
Maintain the saw in top condition. Lubricate moving parts and sharpen the blades. p.93 |
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catch fire (v) |
The barrel marked “Flammable” catches fire and burns easily.p.92 |
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chemical (n) |
Listen to different people talking about these chemicals. p.92 |
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climate (n) |
The normal weather conditions of a particular region is called its “climate.” p.137 Oxford Word Power The Mars Climate Orbiter was designed to orbit Mars. p.95 |
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communication (n) |
NASA lost communication with the Orbiter and it went missing.p.95 |
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cool (adj) |
Which chemical needs a cool temperature? p.20 |
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earthed (adj) |
Use a three pin earthed plug and do not operate the saw in wet conditions. p.93 |
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easily (adv) |
Which chemical catches fire easily? p.92 |
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fall asleep (v) |
He’ll fall asleep at the wheel. p.94 |
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feet (n pl) |
Keep your feet on the floor and maintain good balance. p.93 |
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fingers (n pl) |
Don’t lick your fingers and drink it. p.92 |
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imperial measurements (n pl) |
Do you ever use imperial measurements (for example, inches, feet, pounds)? Who uses them? p.95 |
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inches (n pl) |
Do you ever use imperial measurements (for example, inches, feet, pounds)? Who uses them? p.95 |
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keep (v) |
Keep your feet on the floor and maintain good balance. p.93 |
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keep away from (v) |
This box must not get wet. Keep it away from water. p.92 |
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kilojoules (n) |
How do you say measurements in “kj”? – kilojoules. p.95 |
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kilowatt hours (n) |
How do you say measurements in “kW/h”? –kilowatt hours. p.95 |
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label (n) |
Read the labels. Which chemical needs a cool temperature? p.92 |
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launch (n) |
Its launch on 3 January 19 went well and so did its trip to Mars. p.95 |
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lick (v) |
Don’t lick your fingers and drink it. p.92 |
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lid (n) |
Which chemical needs a container with a tight lid? p.92 |
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light (v) |
Never light matches or cigarettes near this chemical. p.92 |
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lost (past of to lose) (v) |
NASA lost communication with the Orbiter and it went missing.p.95 |
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lubricate (v) |
Maintain the saw in top condition. Lubricate moving parts and sharpen the blades. p.93 |
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luckily (adv) |
Luckily, he was OK. p.94 |
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maintain (v) |
Maintain the saw in top condition. Lubricate moving parts and sharpen the blades. p.93 |
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measurements (n pl) |
One team used imperial measurements and the other used metric. p.95 |
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medication (n) |
Do not use the saw when under the influence of alcohol or medication. p.93 |
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metric (adj) |
One team used imperial measurements and the other used metric. p.95 |
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moving parts (n pl) |
Maintain the saw in top condition. Lubricate moving parts and sharpen the blades. p.93 |
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never (adv) |
Never stand on the saw and don't overreach. p.93 |
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nought (n) |
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poisonous (adj) |
Which chemical is poisonous? p.93 |
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power supply (n) |
Disconnect the saw from the power supply before changing the blade.p.93 |
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safety (n) |
Always use safety glasses when operating the saw. p.93 |
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safety guard (n) |
Keep the safety guard in position at all times.p.93 |
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secure (adj) |
Make sure the lid is very secure. p.92 |
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sharpen (v) |
Maintain the saw in top condition. Lubricate moving parts and sharpen the blades. p.93 |
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stand on (v) |
Never stand on the saw and don't overreach. p.93 |
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symbol (n) |
Read some more safety instructions. Match the instructions to the symbols. p.93 |
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tight (adj) |
Which chemical needs a container with a tight lid? p.92 |
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tonne (n) |
Look at these measurements. Which are imperial and which are metric? -- 9. tonne. p.95 |
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visitors (n pl) |
Don’t allow visitors in here. Never allow visitors in here. You must not allow visitors in here. Keep visitors out. p.92 |
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wear (n) |
Check electric wires and cables for signs of wear. p.93 |
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went missing (v) |
NASA lost communication with the Orbiter and it went missing.p.95 |
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wet (adj) |
Use an earthed plug and never use the saw in wet conditions. p.93 |
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yard (n) |
1,000,000 mm = 1,094 yards.p.106 |
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Useful phrases |
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in top condition |
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Look where you’re going! |
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Something went wrong. |
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Take a break. |
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