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Läxa
Årskurs: Gymnasiet
Ämne: Engelska
Tema: Transport och tunga fordon
Ordkollen
Här listas tio ämnesord på läxans tema som är bra att känna till betydelsen av:
- Truck: A large vehicle used for transporting goods. The truck delivered items to the store.
- Freight: The goods being transported by a vehicle. The freight needs to be loaded properly.
- Cargo: The specific amount of goods that a vehicle carries. The ship loaded its cargo at the port.
- Dispatcher: A person who manages transport and route planning for vehicles. The dispatcher sent a truck to pick up supplies.
- Load limit: The maximum weight a vehicle can carry. The load limit for the truck was 15 tons.
- Deadhead: When a truck travels without a load. The truck returned on deadhead after delivering the goods.
- Reefer: A refrigerated truck or trailer used for transporting certain foods. The reefer was loaded with frozen food.
- Route: The planned path that a vehicle should follow. We took a new route to avoid traffic.
- Highway: A large road for motor vehicles, usually with multiple lanes. We took the highway for a faster trip.
- Semi-truck: A truck that has a motor unit and a trailer. My sister drives a semi-truck for her job as a truck driver.
Instuderingsfrågor
- What is the difference between “freight” and “cargo”?
- What does “load limit” mean in transportation?
- What is the role of a “dispatcher” in transport?
- How does “deadheading” affect costs for a truck driver?
- What is a “reefer” truck used for?
- What is a common route for long-distance transport?
- What rules exist regarding highways for heavy traffic?
- What are the benefits of using a “semi-truck” for transport?
- Describe a situation where “freight” needed special care.
- How does the weather affect the transportation of “cargo”?
Övning
Nedan listas uppgifter och fyra svarsalternativ. Du ska ringa in det alternativ som är korrekt. Observera att av de fyra alternativen är endast ett korrekt.
| Fråga | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is a truck without a trailer called? | Bobtail | Reefer | Freight | Container |
| What is the purpose of a “dispatcher”? | To load goods | To coordinate routes | To repair vehicles | To transport passengers |
| What does “load limit” refer to? | Maximum speed | Maximum weight | Minimum length | Minimum width |
| What type of transport is used for refrigerated goods? | Dry van | Reefer | Flatbed | Container |
| Which road type allows for high speeds? | Street | Alley | Residential | Highway |
| What does “deadheading” mean? | When the truck is empty | When the truck is full | When the truck drives recklessly | When the truck is under repair |
| What is a load of cooled goods called? | Cargo | Milk run | Freight | Reefer |
| What is the road between cities typically called? | Highway | Alley | Road | Avenue |
| What type of vehicle is called a “semi-truck”? | Light truck | Heavy truck | Car | Moped |
| What role does a “dispatcher” have in the supply chain? | Load goods | Follow up on deliveries | Plan deliveries | Handle repairs |
Skrivuppgifter
Här presenteras tre olika skrivuppgifter som är utformade på tre olika svårighetsnivåer:
Skrivuppgift 1: En enkel resa
Skriv en kort beskrivning (ca 150 ord) av en resa du har gjort med bil. Inkludera detaljer som destination, vilken slags transport du använde, och vad du uppskattade mest med resan.
Skrivuppgift 2: Transportens framtid
Skriv en medellång essä (ca 250 ord) där du diskuterar framtiden för transportsystem i din stad. Vad behövs för att förbättra det? Vilka nya teknologier kan användas?
Skrivuppgift 3: Bästa transportalternativet
Skriv en längre uppsats (ca 400 ord) där du argumenterar för vilket transportalternativ du anser är mest effektivt och varför. Använd specifika exempel för att styrka dina påståenden.
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