Unit Ten

Introduction

In unit ten you will focus on describing functions in different ways and explaining what are things used for.

Objectives:
After this unit you should be able to:

• explain and understand different features and functions of machines and/or equipment etc. in different ways

Tasks and Dates

This unit consists of five activities. In the first activity you will read a text about iPhone Features and complete the reading comprehension questions.

Then you will revise some phrases used for describing what are things used for and practice some descriptions yourself.

In the second part of this unit you will describe the different functions of an aeroplane.

Finally, you will try to design a modern vehicle and describe its functions.
To complete this unit you should go thought all activities. Contribute to all forums at least once. Go thought the quizzes.

What is it used for?

Do you know and use all functions of your mobile phone? Think about them. First, go to the “iPhone Features” reading quiz and answer the questions there.

Then study the table below where different ways of describing functions are explained.

Now go to the “Mobile phone” forum and explain what your mobile phone looks like. Say where the buttons and icons are. Describe the function of each button and icon. Read other descriptions and ask at least one question.

Finally go to “Basic cockpit controls and instruments” forum. Look at the picture and try to describe their functions. Read other descriptions and ask at least one question.

Describing function

On a piece of paper you can draw an aeroplane and try to name its parts. Then go to the “Plane parts” quiz and try to label the plane. After that, go to the “Plane functions quiz and match each plane part with its correct function.

Then study the ways of describing functions 2.
Look at the pictures of the plane again and describe the function of each plane part. Use the methods mentioned above. Upload your sentences to the “Plane functions” forum.

Finally go to the “Project” forum. Imagine you have been asked to design a modern vehicle that can be used on the ground, in the air and in water. Draw and describe the vehicle. In your description answer these questions:
What are the main components of the vehicle?
Where are they?
What are their main functions?
Upload your description to the forum; you can add a picture of your vehicle as well. Read other descriptions and ask at least one question.