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Unit 3.1 The basics of electronics
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1. Complete the text with the correct words.

ELECTRONICS AND ELECTROTECHNOLOGY

Electronics and electrotechnology derive from the word 1. , which is a versatile form of 2. .
Electronics deals with the flow of electricity at very 3. voltage, transformed into 4. that carry information. Applications include 5. appliances, office 6. , audio and video, 7. devices, security systems, other applications, 8. automated systems, 3D systems and 3D 9. .
Electrotechnology deals with production, 10. , transmission and 11. of electricity; electrical machines’ 12. and operating; and electrical 13. .
2.1 Listen to the extract and tick the sentences that you hear.
2.2 Check your answers and correct the sentences that you have not chosen in the previous exercise.
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3. Match each word with the correct definition.
BarcodeCT scannerMeterElectronicsElectrotechnologyHouseholdCash dispenserPacemaker
← Field of activity that studies how to transform the flow of electrons into signals.
← A machine that gives out banknotes.
← A device that regulates the heart beats.
← An appliance that measures something.
← A machine that scans the body to diagnose health problems.
← A code made of bars that can be scanned.
← That is used at home.
← Field of activity dealing with electrical machines’ designing and operating.