Writing: Homework

Now practise describing consequent and simultaneous actions by doing the task below. Your task is to combine each note into a single sentence, using a variety of forms covered in this Unit. The CAPITALIZED phrases indicate which actions should happen simultaneously.

1) To take a sharp photo → adjust focus + HOLD YOUR BREATH + GENTLY PRESS THE BUTTON.

2) To save a file → press CTRL key + HOLD IT DOWN + PRESS THE S KEY + release keys.

3) To paint a car panel → shake paint can + PRESS BUTTON + SPRAY SMOOTHLY OVER PANEL.

4) To change gear → press clutch pedal + HOLD DOWN PEDAL + MOVE GEAR LEVER INTO POSITION + release pedal.

5) To "tin" a soldering iron → HEAT UP IRON + COVER WHOLE TIP WITH MOLTEN SOLDER.

6) To solder a joint → touch joint with hot soldering iron + APPLY HEAT TO JOINT + FEED SOLDER TO JOINT + continue until solder melted on joint.

Adapted from: Bonamy, D. (2013). Technical English Level 4 Coursebook. Pearson Longman, p. 31.