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1 Read the text and label the diagram with the words in bold. The electrical system of a car

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The battery stores electricity. When you turn the ignition key, electricity ows from the battery to the starter motor. This turns the engine. The engine drives the alternator. This acts as a generator and produces electricity. It also charges the battery. The alternator produces alternating current (AC). A rectier pack changes AC to DC (direct current). Diodes in the rectier pack make sure that output from the alternator ows in one direction to the battery. But current cant ow from the battery to the alternator. Electrical current runs through the cables of the cars electrical circuit. The current leaves the battery through the positive terminal. It returns to the battery through the negative terminal.

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2 Which words in the text do these words refer to?

1 This (line 2 ) 2 This (line 2 ) 3 It (line 2 ) 4 It (line 6 ) a) starter motor a) engine a) generator a) battery b) ignition key b) generator b) electricity b) current c) battery c) alternator c) alternator c) terminal
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3 Read the text. Match the parts with their functions.

1 The battery 2 The cables 3 The engine 4 The alternator 5 The diodes 6 The rectifier pack a) carry electricity to different parts of the car. b) generates electricity for the car and charges the battery. c) changes AC to DC. d) drives the wheels of the car and the alternator. e) stores electricity for the car. f) allow electrical current to flow in one direction only.

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4 Complete the sentences with words from the box.
around / from / into / out of / through / to 1 Electricity flows 2 Electricity flows 3 Electricity flows 4 Electricity flows the electrical cables. the electrical circuit. the alternator the battery. the starter motor. the positive terminal of the battery

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5 Match an If clause with a result clause.

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ignition off If clause 1 If the ignition is on, 2 If the lights switch is on, 3 If the ignition is off, Result clause

ignition on

a) electricity does not flow from the battery to the starter motor. b) current flows from the battery to the lights. c) electricity flows around the circuit.

Rewrite this sentence with the correct punctuation. if the ignition is off the starter motor doesnt work
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6 Complete the sentences. Use the present simple, with or without

2 If the battery is charged and the radio switch is off, 3 If the battery is not charged, 4 If the alternator is broken, 7 If the ignition is off,

1 If the battery is charged and the lights switch is on, current flows from the battery to the lights. (current / flow / battery / lights) (current / flow / battery / radio) (current / flow / starter motor / battery) (current / flow / alternator / battery) (battery / become flat) (electricity / flow / battery / starter motor) (electricity / flow / around / electrical circuit)

5 If no electricity flows from the alternator to the battery, 6 If the battery is flat, no

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7 Write the meanings of these words and phrases in your own language.
NOUNS alternator battery cable diode generator output VERBS charge store NOUN PHRASES alternating current direct current electrical circuit ignition key rectifier pack starter motor ADJECTIVES negative positive ADVERBS off on

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