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1. Tracking systems are also used for monitoring …delivery vehicles. 

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a.         the exact point where the victim fell into the sea.             
b.         the exact position of the boat.
c.         the exact position of both the victim and the boat.
d.         d. neither of the two positions accurately.                                                         
The science-fiction idea of a space elevator is ready to take…
a.         on                    b. out                          c. up                d. off                          
As its name suggests, a space elevator is designed to…cargo into space.
a.         rise                  b. arise                                   c. raise            d. ascend                   
A lightweight cable should be able to…its own weight and a heavy load.
a.         support           b. withstand               c. put up with     d. hold                       
The space elevator would carry austranauts and …
a.         things              b. pieces                     c. payloads      d. parts                                  
At the heart of the Gen2TM elevator system is a flat belt whose…has been enhanced.
a.         lifespan           b. use                          c. usage          d. utility                     
Permanent sealed…require no lubrication.
a.         hoistways       b. bearings                 c. ropes                       d. magnets                
It’s a … unique flat belt technology.
a.         quite               b. rather                     c. fairly                        d. absolutely              
The system is reliable and gives users…
a.         peace and quiet          b. peace of mind        c. ease             d. relax                      
In order to drill a hole for a pre-cast concrete pile, a … is required.
a.         bcre                 b. foundation              c. auger                       d. bur             
Bentonite is…
a.         the material piles are made of.                     c. the material extracted from the ground when drilling.
b.         thick muddy liquid.                                              d. clay for making parts of the foundation.                                              
Bronze is a …made from copper and tin.
a.         alloy                b. mix              c. combination                       d. melt                                  
A car…made of timber was quite common in the past.
a.         structure         b. frame          c. chassis                    d. assembly                           
Kevlar is exceptionally fracture resistant. Its…is extremely high.
a.         strength          b. rigid        c. stability                   d. modus                            
Sheets inserted between parts to prevent gas or fluid leakage are…
a.         sealing gaskets           b. sealing joints c. sealing pads         d. sealing belts          
Glass is quite…
a.         brittle                          b. shock-resistant       c. lightweight             d. thermally unstable                                                        
The three common slots in a socket are earth, live and…
a.         flush                            b. neutral                    c. current                    d. flow                                                                                                         
                                                       
The most common pin…of plugs and in Spain is …
a.         format/linear             c. configuration/triangular   
b.         c. shape/horizontal  d.configuration/linear                                                                                                                                                     
                   
Shearing involves the use of pressure on…for guillotining and punching.
a.         smooth-edged blades b. thoothed blades     c. abrasive discs         d. saws                                                                          
…fixings prevent parts from being disconnected in the future. That can be a drawback.
a.         Mechanical                 b. Non-mechanical     c. Joining                    d. Jointing      

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