Упражнения

I. Дополните предложения приведенными ниже словами:

1. A refrigerator is a cooling appliance comprising a thermally insulated compartment and a …

2. A device described as a "refrigerator" maintains a temperature a few degrees above the… of water.

3. The refrigerator is a relatively modern invention among …

4. Many modern freezers come with an….

5. Commercial fridge and freezer units used toxic…, making them unsafe for home use.

The freezing point, ammonia gas systems, a heat pump, icemaker, kitchen appliances.

II. Дайте ответы на вопросы по содержанию текста:

1. What is a refrigerator?

2. What are refrigerators used for?

3. Why is a refrigerator sometimes referred to as an “ice-box”?

4. Where are freezers used?

5. When were practical household refrigerators introduced?

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Impact of refrigerator on lifestyle

The invention of the refrigerator has allowed the modern family to purchase, store, freeze, prepare and preserve food products in a fresh state for much longer periods of time than was previously possible. For the majority of families without a sizeable garden in which to grow vegetables and raise animals, the advent of the refrigerator along with the modern supermarket led to a vastly more varied diet and improved health resulting from improved nutrition. Dairy products, meats, fish, poultry and vegetables can be kept refrigerated in the same space within the kitchen (although raw meat should be kept separate from other foodstuffs for reasons of hygiene). The refrigerator allows families to consume more salads, fresh fruits and vegetables during meals without having to own a garden or an orchard. Exotic foodstuffs from far-off countries that have been imported by means of refrigeration can be enjoyed in the home because of the availability of domestic refrigeration. The luxury of freezing allows households to purchase more foods in bulk that can be eaten at leisure while the bulk purchase provides cost savings. Ice cream, a popular commodity of the 20th century, was previously only available by traveling long distances to where the product was made fresh and had to be eaten on the spot. Now it is a common food item. Ice on-demand not only adds to the enjoyment of cold drinks, but is useful in first-aid applications, not to mention cold packs that can be kept frozen for picnics or in case of emergency.

Прочтите текст В и найдите предложения, соответствующие содержанию текста:

1. After the invention of refrigeration a modern family can store, freeze and preserve food products in a fresh state fore a very short period of time.

2. The advent of refrigeration made people’s diet more varied and improved people’s health.

3. Raw meat can be kept with fruit and vegetables in the same place within the kitchen.

4. The availability of domestic refrigeration allows to use exotic foodstuff from far-off countries.

5. The luxury of freezing makes it impossible to purchase more foods in bulks.

6. Nowadays ice-cream is available on-demand because of the possibility of freezing.

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