7. Complete the technical guide on hand tools filling in the blanks with the correct words.
HAND TOOLS
Cutting equipment includes 1. , a toothed saw used to cut pieces of metal and plastic 2. , and wire 3. , which are made of two 4. handles and two blades to cut pieces of wire. An example of a sanding hand tool is 5. , a base with a handle and pins to hold 6. , ideal for rubbing away materials in order to smooth surfaces. Other items serve for 7. , bending, and manipulating. 8. have two insulated handles and two metal jaws, perfect for twisting and bending components, gripping objects, holding and manipulating wires or small components. Finally, hand tools can also be employed for inserting, removing and tightening. A 9. has an insulated handle and a 10. stick which allows you to insert and remove screws. They come with different tips: 11. flared, slot 12. , 13. , and Phillips 14. . A spanner, on the other hand, can have a fixed end or an 15. end; it is long, flat and made of metal, and it is used to turn 16. and bolts.
8.1 Write a short description of a spanner.aperta
Soluzione suggerita:A spanner is used to turn nuts and bolts; it has two ends which can be fixed or adjustable.
8.2 Write a short description of a slot flared screwdriver.aperta
Soluzione suggerita:This type of screwdriver has a tip shaped like a flared slot to give extra strength.
8.3 Write a short description of wire cutters.aperta
Soluzione suggerita:Wire cutters have two insulated handles and two blades and they are used to cut pieces of electric wires.
8.4 Write a short description of a hacksaw.aperta
Soluzione suggerita:A hacksaw is a toothed saw whose teeth can face towards the handle or away from it.
8.5 Write a short description of pliers.aperta
Soluzione suggerita:Pliers have two insulated handles and two jaws and are used to grip, twist, or bend various types of objects, electric wires, and components.
8.6 Write a short description of a Phillips head screwdriver.aperta
Soluzione suggerita:This type of screwdriver has a cross-shaped tip and it is used with cross-head screws.
9. Listen to the conversation at a DIY shop and match each of the items mentioned with its use.
Slot parallel tip screwdriverPliersScrewsPlastic racewayPhillips head screwdriverSpannerWire cuttersHacksaw
To insert cross-head screws. →
To cut pieces of plastic raceway. →
To hold small components. →
To cut the required lengths of wire. →
To attach sockets to the wall. →
To cover the wires. →
To turn a nut. →
To insert screws which need to go down in deep holes. →