Extra Readings nl Electricians | Read the text and answer the questions that follow. What do electricians do? Electricians specialize in the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, They are responsiole for bringing electricity into hames, factories and businesses. ‘They install and maintain the wiring, fuses, and the other mechanisms that electricity flows ‘through. Many electricians also set up and maintain electrical equloment in factories. «They use a variety of equipment including screwdrivers, conduit benders, pliers, hacksaw, knives, wire strippers, saws and drills. They also use equipment to tet the connections ‘and to make sure the components are compatible and safe. An electrician works on internal wiring in homes and other buildings, while a lineman ‘works on outside electrical lines and in power generation facilites. Being a lineman can sabe very dangerous. Electricians are trained in apprenticeship programmes in vocational and technical schools. They have classroom instruction and job training. Some electricians also receive training in specialized areas, Many electricians completa continuing education programmes throughout their career. 4 ‘An electrician must have good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination. He or she must be physically it and have a good sense of balance. As an electrician must be able to identify wires by colour, good colaur vision is necessary, om http://w ates com 24) Adapted from http//vrm.visegeek.IIBE Water the heacings and the paragraphs. Then write the headings foreach text inthe space provided. Took and equipment Linemen end wiernen, Physical ond personal quien. ‘What kind of taining does an elactician need? Paragraph 1 What do electricians do? HER sr swor these questions about the text 2) What do electricians do? White alist ofthe main task or duis. 1b) What tools do electricians use? (2) What isthe difference between an electrician and a lineman? 4d) Where can you study to become an electrician? HER 2102 the synonyms