FASTENERS
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Read the poster. Then, mark the
following statements as true (T) or false (F).
1.
F Clamps are long-lasting fasteners.
2.
F Sheet metal screws will damage wood surfaces.
3.
T Washers protect Surfaces from damage.
Vocabulary:
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Match the words (1-7) with the
definitions (A-G).
1.
F Anchor
2.
A Nut
3.
B Nail
4.
E Grade
5.
C Clamp
6.
D Metric thread
7.
G Sheet metal screw
A.
A
piece of metal with a hole in the middle
B.
A
long, narrow fastener with a smooth rod
C.
A
device that tightly presses things together
D.
A
thread measured in millimeters
E.
The
measurement of a bolt’s strength
F.
A
device that adds support to a screw
G.
A
fastener with threads along the entire rod
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English
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Spanish
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English
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Spanish
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Pin
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Perno
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Thread
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Roscar
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Clamp
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Prensa
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UTS
Thread
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Cuerda
standard
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Screw
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Pija
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Metric
thread
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Cuerda
fina
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Wood
Screw
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Pija
para madera
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Anchor
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Taquete
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Sheet
metal screw
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Pija
para metal
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Grade
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Medida
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Washer
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Rondana
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Nut
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Tuerca
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Read the sentence pair. Choose where
the words best fit the blanks.
1. Screw/Washer
A.
Place
a washer between the nut and surface.
B.
The
hook is attached to the wall with a screw.
2. Bolt/Thread
A.
Jules
attached the table leg with a bolt.
B.
I
don’t know the best thread size for the screws.
3. Fastener/UTS thread
A.
The
mechanic was only familiar with UTS thread sizes, not metric.
B.
The
hardware store was known for having a fastener for every project.
4. Pin/Wood screw
A.
A
wood screw is not effective on metal.
B.
Albert
used a pin to hold the boards together temporarily.
Listening:
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Listen to a conversation between a
mechanic and a customer. Choose the correct answers.
1. What is the conversation mainly about?
A.
An explanation of a repair.
B.
An
estimate of repair costs.
C.
A
set of maintenance instructions.
D.
A
description of a broken appliance.
2. What can you infer about the new bolts?
A.
They
do not require washers.
B.
They
cost less than the old bolts.
C.
They are a higher grade than the old bolts.
D.
They
are specially made for air conditioners.
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Complete the conversation
Mechanic: All right, Mr. Zane. You air conditioner is
fixed.
Customer: Oh, I’m so relieve! What was the
problem?
Mechanic: Well, that ratting you heard was the sound
of loose nuts.
Customer: Really? How did they come loose?
Mechanic: The bolts were the wrong grade. The weight of
the unit damaged the bolt’s thread. You needed something a little stronger.
Customer: Oh, I see. Did you replace them?
Mechanic: I sure did. You have a new bolts, nuts,
and washers.
Customer: That sounds good. Thank you so much.
Writing:
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Summary of services
Item repaired: Water pump.
Problem with item: Shooting water for the wear.
Description of repairs: I will change the old water pump for
a new water pump.
