4.9 Skim through the text to find examples of using gerund, Participle I, Participle II, Infinitive. Translate the sentences and state the functions of the non-finite forms of verb.

4.10. Fill in the gaps choosing between the Infinitive or Gerund of the verbs in the box.

manufacture claim store

emit compress

1.The group of scientists suggested … a new device.

2.High-pressure containers are used for … gaseous hydrogen.

3.The manufactures want … our attention.

4.Zero-Emission vehicle is a vehicle operated without …exhaust fumes.

5.In order … this substance it must be warmed up.

Speaking

4.11.Work in pairs. Discuss advantages and disadvantages of using Fuel Cell Vehicles. Then all together fill the table.

advantages	disadvantages

Unit 5

Before you read

5.1 Answer the following questions.

1. What is mechatronics?

2. What do mechatronics engineers do?

3.What careers can people make in mechatronics engineering?

5.2 Read the text and compare your answers with the information given in the text. Mechatronics Engineering

Every day you come into contact with the products of mechatronics engineering: modern cars, CD and DVD payers, microwave ovens, dishwashers, clothes washing machines, even some electric jugs. The processes and production lines used to make these and many other products are also mechatronic in nature.

The term “mechatronic” means that the product or production process involves a mechanical structure containing actuators( usually motors to make things move), a microprocessor to control the overall operation of the system, sensors to allow the microprocessor to monitor the state of the system and the electronics to connect the other parts together.

In the past, mechanical devices(think of a mechanical watch powered by a spring), computers(the old main frame computers calculating the payroll for large companies) and electronics(a hi-fi amplifier or radio set) were designed by engineers who were experts in only one area.

To design mechatronic products, an engineer must be familiar with mechanical engineering, computing, electronics and how these elements can be successfully combined. These are the skills that the Monash mechatronocs engineering will teach you, along with knowledge of management and manufacturing processes.

Mechatronic devices have many advantages over their older counterparts. They can be given improved functionality. They can be self-adjusting so that, although manufactured to wider tolerances( and hence cheaper to make) they function better than the non-mechatronic equivalent. The intelligent use of sensing allows mechatronic white goods such as clothes dryers to adjust their operatio based on the dampness of the clothes. Washing machines can sense the amount of dirt in the washing load and vary their use of water and electricity to suit, and chemical sensors in microwave ovens can monitor the smell of food to ensure that it is cooked perfectly.

Mechatronics is at the cutting edge of the development of new products, devices and processes. Mechatronic engineers work in teams designing mechatronic products or upgrading existing devices by adding mechatronic elements to improve their performance. They are involved in the design, construction and running of the factory production lines and processes, where they use their skills in computers, microcontrollers, programming, industrial sensors, hydraulic, pneumatic and electric drivers, design of mechanical structures and mechanism and knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skils and attitudes to design, build and operate the intelligent products and systems of today and tomorrow. The applications for mechatronics engineering are virtually unlimited. The need for professionals in this rapidly growing discipline is increasing and graduates are in high demand, particularly in South-East Asia. There are also many research opportunities for mechatronics engineers in nanotechnology, robotics, bioengineering and many other developing fields.