| guarantee = have enough space for = have (something to be proud of) = | give out = increase the speed = |
44Fill 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.
Study the paragraph structure. Identify the paragraph parts in Ex. 44.
The topic sentence
This is the main idea of the paragraph.It is the most general sentence in the paragraph
The supporting sentences
They are more detailed sentences. Use them to support, develop or explain the idea expressed in the topic sentence.
The concluding sentence
You can repeat the main idea (in different words). Or you can make a conclusion
Put the sentences in the correct order to create a paragraph.
a) Despite the fact that the Viking 2992 weighs over 3.3 tons, its outfitted with a remarkably small 1.8 liter, 82 HP four cylinder engine it's the VAZ-2130 motor also used in the Lada Niva off-roader.
b) The Viking 2992 is for you, if you need a vehicle that will survive the end of the world.
c) Overhand angle in front is 45 degrees, and 51 degrees at the rear.
d) The amphibious 4x4 can reach an ultimate speed of 80km/h on road. Being equipped with an on-board jet pump, it can go 10 km/h on the water. Viking is very well prepared for any off-road driving.
e) The Russian-built Aton-Impulse Viking-2992 is an amphibious, seven-passenger emergency rescue car.
HOMEWORK Choose one of the cars below and the data from the table to write its description.
You may need the following verbs:
accelerate, accommodate, boast, emit, equip, outfit, power, reach, etc
| Tesla Model S P90D | Smart BrabusFortwo | |
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| seating capacity | 5 adults | 2 adults |
| powertrain | three phase, four pole AC induction motor with copper rotor 75 kWh or 100 kWh microprocessor controlled, lithium-ion battery | 898-cc turbocharged three-cylinder engine |
| features | smart air suspension with GPS memory speed sensitive electronic power steering | performance sports suspension with specially adapted ESP sports power steering dual-clutch transmission with Race Start function. |
| CO2 emissions (g/ km) | 0 | 102 |
| acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) | 2.8 | 9.5 |
| top speed (km/ h) | 250 | 165 |
ABSOLUTE PARTICIPLE CLAUSE
