Car mechanical skills

Вопрос 1.

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CAR MECHANIC’S SKILLS

Car mechanics repair and maintain cars. When people come in for an automotive check-up, mechanics often replace worn parts before they become hazardous to the driver, even though drivers can be suspicious of mechanics who recommend the replacement of parts that haven’t stopped functioning.

The best mechanics have mastery of a wide variety of integrated skills: electrical systems (a car’s wiring is more complicated than an average home’s); computerised electronics (a television set seems simple by comparison); fuel system (a car’s “plumbing” is a Byzantine maze of tubes). Car mechanics proudly compare themselves to doctors, since they mainly see people with complaints; but whereas the human body and its problems have remained essentially unchanged for millennia, the designs of cars change every year. As a result, the job requires more preparation than ever before. More and more, cars are controlled by electronic instruments, so mechanics are using computers constantly. “Computers have become as much a part of the tool box as wrenches,” said one mechanic.

Most car mechanics start in an automotive repair school, then work full time at the same dealerships. They read trade papers daily to know about of changes and trends in their industry. As they gain experience they can move into higher-paying, specialised positions. They can also rise to the ranks of supervisor or manager, particularly if they have strong interpersonal skills to calm cranky customers who are displeased by high service bills and inconvenience.

1. What do car mechanics do?

2. What skills should the mechanic have?

3. Why do car mechanics compare themselves to doctors?

4. Why do the mechanics use computers?

5. Can they move to top positions in the car industry?

Вопрос 2.

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ремонтировать и обслуживать; диагностика; заменять изношенные детали; опасный; перестать работать; проводка; топливная система; ящик для инструмента; гаечный ключ; автосалон.

Вопрос 3.

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