8 Mai 1945 Guelma University date :

Electrical engineering and automation department

Course: Professional English 4 Teacher: CHIHEB RNH

Evaluation Exam, LP3, Electrical Protection Class

First Name: ………………………………… Last Name: ……………………………………

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Task 01: What is being described in the following sentences? Link each description with the appropriate
word: (4pts)

1- A circuit where the current has a choice of paths. 1 Device

2- A situation where the electrical current takes an easier path than the one intended. 2 Signal

3- A piece of equipment that stops an electrical current if it becomes dangerous. 3 Radar

4- A pulse of light, current or sound that is used to convey information. 4 Junction box

5- The study of how robots are used and made. 5 Branch circuit

6- A word to describe any piece of equipment made for a specific purpose. 6 Short circuit

7- A connection of point where several cables are connected. 7 Robotics

8- A device that uses electromagnetic waves to calculate the distance of an object. 8 Breaker

Task 02: You need to write a report, a report title should be a nominal phrase, and well expressed, choose
the accurate word from this box (study, determination, verification, comparison, measurement,
investigation) to formulate a proper scientific report title: (4pts)

1-..………………….… of the various instantaneous electrical quantities in a three-phase network.

2- Quantitative ……………….……. of Faraday’s electromagnetic induction law.

3- ………………….. between different methods for the exact …………....…….. of the PID controller
parameters.

Task 03: When you want to describe a procedure, some passive verbs are used quite frequently. From the
given list, choose the ones that fit the most to complete the following procedure description sentences:
[adjusted, carried out, set up, checked, plotted, followed, conducted, checked]: (4pts)

1- The machines and apparatus were .………..………. as shown before the beginning of the experiments.

2- The temperature and pressure variations were ……………. in function of time.

3- To determine the lifetime of a battery electrode, many charge discharge tests were ……………………

4- The angle, that PV solar panels make with earth surface, was ...…………. in order to capture the
maximum sun rays, for more efficient energy production.
8 Mai 1945 Guelma University date :
Electrical engineering and automation department
Course: Professional English 4 Teacher: CHIHEB RNH

Task 04: Comment the following graph with the appropriate technical expressions: (2pts)

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resistance R= ρ
s

Fig 01: The relationship between resistance and

length in a wire of constant cross-sectional area.

length

Task 05: Subordinate clauses of result and purpose. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in
brackets: (2pts)

1- They introduced computer-guided robots because they wanted to increase efficiency.(in order to).

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2- Circuit breakers have been installed because they don't want the system to overload. (so that... not)

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Task 06: writing expression (4pts)

Write a professional email to your colleague at work, informing him/her that you have a family emergency
and you’ll be absent this morning/evening, asking him/her politely for a favor of doing something at work,
instead of you, that can’t wait (like closing the gas valves if the operation is done, or measuring the absorbed
power at a certain moment, or switching on/off the machine, or receive some papers from the administration
in your place, or giving your reports to the supervisor, changing the apparatus fuse before turning the
machines on … etc). Finish your email by formally expressing your gratitude and thanks. (3pts)

- Use requirements/obligation/non obligation expressions like (allowed/not allowed, must/must not,

need to/do not need to, require/do not require …etc) (1pts)

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8 Mai 1945 Guelma University date :
Electrical engineering and automation department
Course: Professional English 4 Teacher: CHIHEB RNH
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