Unit 1.2 Common language
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13. Complete the sentences with the missing words.

1. Tablets are available in the 9.6 or 10.2 screen version.
2. The eye drops bottle contained 15 of liquid.
3. They went to the pub and ordered a of Guinness.
4. Eight eight equals sixty-four.
5. Ten to the of four is ten thousand.
6. Race cars can reach speeds higher than 250 per hour.
7. Only 34 of people went to vote for the city mayor in the last elections.
8. A star-type screw needs a screwdriver.
9. Adjustable spanners can perfectly fit any nut or .
10. When heated by a soldering iron, melts at a temperature far above 100°C.
11. This is the where my father used to work with wood to make our toys.
12. In fractions, the is read as an ordinal number.
14.1 In your own words, explain similarities and differences between a hacksaw and a reciprocating saw. aperta
14.2 In your own words, explain similarities and differences between an angle grinder and a sander. aperta
14.3 In your own words, explain similarities and differences between a screwdriver and a power drill. aperta
14.4 In your own words, explain similarities and differences between a wire cutter and pliers. aperta
15. Match the definitions with the corresponding words.
FootSI or metric systemNumeratorImperial systemTimesFraction barMinusGallon
In a fraction, the number which is read as a cardinal number. →
A measuring unit for liquids, corresponding to four litres and a half. →
The symbol written in a subtraction between the two numbers. →
A measuring system introduced in France at the end of the 18th century. →
The line dividing numerators and denominators in fractions. →
The measuring system mostly used in Britain. →
A unit for measuring length which corresponds roughly to 30 centimetres. →
The multiplying symbol is read in this way. →