Meeting 3

Task 1. Match the words on the left to their definition on the right.

Cable structure:

1. Armoured cable a. The innermost part of the cable responsible for

carrying the electrical current.
2. Bedding b. The outer layer of the cable, providing support for the
structures below and protecting them against moisture
and mechanical stress.
3. Conducting material c. An extremely pure form of copper which has been
purified electrolytically to provide the optimal electrical
conductivity.
4. Conductor d. A cable protected by a layer of metal wires or tapes
under the sheath. Depending on the cable structure, the
most typical armouring materials include galvanised
steel, aluminium and copper.
5. Electrolytic copper e. Two insulated wires twisted together. The twisted pair
is a basic element in almost all data transfer and signal
cables.
6. Insulating material f. A layer between the insulation and sheath typically
made of aluminium or copper, providing a path for
earth fault and charging currents. At least one end of
the metallic screen must be earthed.
7. Twisted pair g. A structural layer inside the cable protecting the layer
below. Semiconducting taping, for example, is used as
bedding below the metallic screen, forming a base for
copper wires.
8. Metallic screen h. Any material preventing electrical current from passing
through it. In addition to the actual insulation, insulating
materials are utilised in other layers of the cable.
9. Sheath i. Any material allowing electricity to pass through it. In
addition to the actual conductors, conducting materials
are utilised in many other layers of the cable.

Task 2. Health and Safety in the Workplace

1. It is important that all staff that carry out physical activities in their day-to-day job role
have:
A. Appropriate life cover
B. Appropriate training
C. At least three other people supervising their work
D. At least two days off after carrying out physical activities

2. Which of these is most likely to cause an accident in a workplace?

A. Administration
B. Manual handling
C. Adequate lighting
D. Excessive noise

3. Trailing electrical cables which trail through the middle of a busy walkway:
A. Are very unlikely to cause any injury
B. Are likely to injure someone if they trip over it
C. Can be defined as high level health and safety hazards
D. Can be defined as high level fire hazards

4. Which of these is most likely to be a result of handling an overloaded electrical socket?

A. Frostbite
B. Asbestosis
C. Asphyxiation
D. Electric shock

5. Why should near misses be reported?

A. To educate employees
B. To test the first aider
C. To ensure complete recovery
D. To stop a more serious event occurring

Task 3. For each question, choose which of the four possible answers fits the space best. Also
think about why the other three answers are not possible.

1. I don't know how we are going to get to the airport. We will have to ______________ for a
taxi to come.
a. plan
b. arrange
c. book
d. hire

2. If you don't like the soup, why don't you ______________ to the waiter and he can bring you
another one.
a. complain
b. protest
c. criticise
d. insult

3. If you were a more ______________  person, you would not have left me waiting for you in
the rain for an hour.
a. polite
b. considerate
c. kind
d. humorous

4. Oh I am so ______________ ! Let's go and rent a video or something.

a. boring
b. fed up
c. tired
d. unhappy

5. I don't think Alan is ______________ Sherie is at home with him.

a. lonely
b. solitary
c. unsociable
d. alone

6. His uncle owns four computer companies and lives in a big ______________ out in the
country.
a. mansion
b. bungalow
c. apartment
d. hut

7. I am afraid this car doesn't have enough ______________  to get up that hill. We will have to
walk up!
a. motor
b. power
c. charge
d. engine

8. The company didn't have any ______________ opening shops in Paris and Marseilles so they
closed after only three months.
a. profit
b. success
c. victory
d. Winnings

Speaking skills:

Know the Audience Prepare Yourself

Stick with the Idea Keep It Simple