Unit 12

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Unit 11

1. a movable structure

2. a sensory system

3. to require

4. power source

5. caterpillar tracks

6. pneumatic form of heat engine

7. heavy

8. biological fuel

9. compressed air

10. to depend on

11. to perform actions

12. electronic tracks

13. container handling

14. heat sensor

15. to measure the pressure

16. to exert energy

17. to feed information to the processor

18. to perform actions

19. feedback

20. to collide with an obstacles

21. to detect chemical smells

22. to navigate over unfamiliar ground

23. to select navigable routes

24. land mines

25. mine-clearing robot

26. remote control

27. ground-penetrating radar

28. reflected signal

1. an iron

2. vacuum cleaner

3. washing machine

4. drawer

5. handle

6. hinge

7. knob

8. sink

9. tap

10. worktop

11. to comprise

12. to drill holes

13. edgebanding

14. raw material

15. to glue

16. to coat with

17. to lacquer

18. to make a mistake

19. to do a favour

20. to have a rest

21. to have a nap

22. to take someone's advice

23. to make a decision

24. to have an impact

25. to take a seat

Speaking topics:

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