Vocabulary
flaw - , ; (in cloth, glass) .
flaw detection , ,
detect (sense) ; (discover) .
detection (discovery) ;
customized - .
custom-built - .
custom-made- .
customary -,
customs -
fault (defect: in person) (in machine) ;
secure - ; ; ;
secure- () ; (get job, contract etc) .
enable - (make possible) ;
enable sb to do (permit, allow) -.
flexible - .
intuitive -
data management system .
dashboard -
drag , (time, a concert etc).
drag - (task) ; (naut, aviat) ;
drop - (reduction) ; (fall: distance) .
drag-and-drop - .
interface -(comput) ; (area of contact) .
interface between technology and design - .
report creation -
extensive data warehousing -
warehouse - , .
customer-configurable - .
configuration - (also comput.) .
reporting - .
vehicle - .
portable - .
diverse - .
array - (math, comput) ;
array of - ,
inspection - (see vb) ; .
requirement - (need, want) ; (condition) ;
to meet sb's requirements .
modular - (filing, unit) .
upgrade - (improve: house) ; (job) .
feature - , : to ~ in .
latest advances - .
onvenience .
safety - , , .
destructive - (capacity, force) ; (criticism) .
non-destructive - ( ).
detect - (sense) ; (discover)
non-destructive method of detecting flaws - .
inspection techniques - .
subsurface flaws- .
fleet - (of ships) ; (of lorries, cars) .
specialized test vehicles - .
proprietary - (medicine) ; (brand) ;
internally - , .
not to be taken internally - ".
through - , , , -.
continuous - (process, growth etc) ;
maximize - .
eliminate - , ; (candidate) .
they were eliminated in the first round - .
derailment - .
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the cause of the derailment is unknown - , , .
heavy haul networks - .
haul - (transport) .
metropolitan train - .
metropolitan systems - - .
metropolitan - , ; -.
| Customized rail fault reporting. Sperry is the first to offer secure web-enabled access to your test results anytime. Our flexible, intuitive Data Management System features a familiar dashboard interface, drag-and-drop report creation, extensive data warehousing, and customer-configurable reporting. Hi-rail vehicles and portable equipment. Sperry offers a diverse array of equipment to suit every inspection need. Vehicle configuration can be customized to suit customer requirements. Modular design allows for easy upgrades. Every Sperry solution features the latest advances in operator convenience, comfort, and safety. About Sperry. Founded in 1928, Sperry developed the first non-destructive method of detecting flaws in rail, and set the standard for industry inspection techniques. Sperry inspects railroad track for subsurface flaws with a fleet of specialized test vehicles using proprietary technology and internally developed data management systems. Through continuous innovation and training, Sperrys focus is to maximize flaw detection, productivity and safety, and help clients eliminate the risk of derailments. As the largest provider of rail flaw detection services in the world, Sperry maintains active relationships with many railways, from heavy haul networks to metropolitan systems, in North America, Europe, and Asia. |
Answer the questions:
1) When was Sprry founded?
2) What does data management system feature?
3) What does modular design allow?
4) What is Sperrys focus to?
5) What relationships does Sperry maintain?
Exercises:
1) Find English equivalents to the Russian phrases in the text above:
1. .
2. - .
3. .
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5.
2) Match the words to their meanings:
| words | ******* | meanings | ||
| detection | A | |||
| internally | B | |||
| eliminate | C | |||
| detect | D | ; | ||
| reporting | E | |||
| secure | F | |||
| flexible | G |
3) Put the words in the correct order to complete the sentence:
6. first access Sperry is to secure the web-enabled offer.
7. customized can Vehicle be configuration.
8. method Sperry the non-destructive developed first.
9. track flaws for Sperry inspects subsurface railroad. relationships railways active with many maintains Sperry.
4) Complete the endings of the sentences from the text above:
1. Our flexible, intuitive Data Management System
2. Sperry offers a diverse array of equipment
3. Every Sperry solution features the latest advances
4. Through continuous innovation and training
5. As the largest provider of rail flaw detection
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References:http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/track/sperryrail/
