right for you? Ifyou are a mechanic, you have lots of job opportunities aside from automotive maintenance. Farmers and farm ‘supply companies also need mechanics to keep their machines in working order. Ready Worker's job experts recommend studying major types of farm equipment before applying for these jobs. The tractor is especially important because it is necessary for moving oiher machines. Some tractors have regular wheels while others have ‘continuous tracks, so leam the functions of both. Also lear about planters and tillers, which are ‘essential for growing crops. Balers and harvesters are important for making crops ready for sale. Every farm depends on these machines to stay productive. With expert maintenance, you can help farms ‘mavimize a machine's service li Modem irrigation systems are complex and cover huge areas of land. Without reliable water distribution, farmers tisk losing crops, which means losing profits. ‘The right mechanic can keep these systems running ‘smoothly. Equipment is always becoming more sophisticated, so make sure you are familar with the latest technology. Since many of todays machines are powered by hydraulics, you should know a hydraulic pump inside and out. Consider taking a course on using new diagnostic equipment, which can Save enormous amounts of time on repairs. Get ready! @ Before you read the passage, talk about these questions. 1 What are some machines that are used modern farming? 2. What are two types of tractor wheels? Reading @ Read the brochure. Then, choose the correct answers. 1. What is the purpose of the passage? A to list the requirements for a position B to describe the knowledge needed for a joi © to advertise job openings for farm mechanics D to explain recent changes in farming machines 2 Which is NOI a suggestion made in the brochure? A Be aware of new technology. B_ Study modem irrigation methods. © Become familiar with diagnostic equioment D_ Be ready to work on different types of tr: 3. According to the passage, how can mechanics contribute to farm productivity? A by developing new diagnostic equipment B_ by making farm systems more sophisticated © by expanding irrigation to cover more land D_by improving the service ife of farm machnes Vocabulary © Match the words (1-6) the definitions — tiller 4 _ hydraulics — baler 5 _ continuous track — planter 6 — inigation system i 2 3 ‘A amachine that presses crops together B a machine that puts seeds in the ground the science of using water to create power D_ amachine that prepares land for growing E a process for distributing water to land F a.belt along the ground that moves a vehicled the sentence pair. @ Listen a ee ee ass n® ®* Hsten again and complete the conversation. fit the blanks. i Eauip. dealer: Wel, Pauline, your appication shows that you >). 1 diagnostic equipment / | have 1 Baia —— with farm . hydraulic pump equipment. | A. The motor would not start | Mechanic: Yes, Sir. My last three jobs were on large | because the | commercial farms. } needed replacing. Equip. dealer: | see you recently worked for Agropol Industries. B The new is What 2 there? helping the mechanics find Mechanic: | was the head mechanic for the central branch. | engine problems much faster. Primarily 3 tractors and harvesting ‘equipment. farmer / harvester Equip. dealer: That's excellent. Our rental service rents out lots A The farm will remain Of those machines to small farms. Did you work unproductive until we replace on4 machine brands? Mechanic: Yes, Im familiar with the parts on all the major 5 § Equip. dealer: Good. Do ycu have any experience with irigation systems? Mechanic: Agropol actually sent me to a course on irigation maintenance. That's also 6 to use computerized diagnostic equipment. Speaking 8 @ partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then switch roles. USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS: 1 see that .. cs | ston