1.

Vocabulary
Complete the sentences based on the paragraphs

a. The man is splitting the piece of wood with a _______

b. The man is lifting up the car with a ------ _______
c. The man is moving the tree with a -------
d. The man is using a _______and an _______

2.Comprehension

A. Which of a, b, c or d is correct?
(i) You want to lift a bucket of sand. Which simple machine will you use?
a. a lever b. a wedge
b. a pulley d. a screw-jack
(ii) You want to take the tyre off your bicycle wheel. Which simple machine will
you use?
a. a wedge b. a wheel and axle
c. an inclined plane
(iii) You want to push a large box on to a lorry. Which simple machine will you
use?
a. a pulley b. a screw-jack
c. a wheel and axle d. an inclined plane
(iv) You want to take a heavy cupboard from your workshop to your house.
Which simple machine will you use?
a. a pulley b. a screw-jack
c. a wheel and axle d. an inclined plane

B. Answer these question in sentences:

a. What are the six simple machines?
b. Why do we use simple machines?
c. What must we use with simple machines?

3. Language Practice
A. Read these sentences B. Read this sentence

(i) Move the rock. Use a lever. The rock is heavy but the man can move it.
(ii) Move the rock with a lever

Write these sentences like (ii): Complete these sentences:

a. Draw a picture. Use a pencil. a. The paper is thick -------_(cut)
b. Lift the car. Use a screw-jack b. The ceiling is high -----_(touch)
c. Cut the piece of paper. Use a pair of scissors c. The knife is blunt ___(use)
d. Break the piece of wood. Use your hands d. The door is closed -----(open)

3.Composition
These men are building a house. They are using many machines.
Write sentences about the using of simple machines like this:

One of the men is lifting a lorry. He is using a screw-jack.