Work on the topic and do the tasks
Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
1 What action is required when using a screwdriver?
2 What action is required when using a ladder?
Read the occupational manual. Then, mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). 1_ Technicians frequently have to walk between job sites.
2 _ Technicians regularly carry items that weigh up to 301b.
3 _ Technicians often crouch and twist while working.
Occupational Manual 34
Electronics Technician
PHYSICAL
1 Technicians frequently have to stand and walk. This takes place in the office, or at the job site.
2 Technicians need to sit at a workbench for two hour stretches. They also sit when driving between job locations.
3 Technicians often carry items that weigh up to 30 Ibs. Occasional pushing or pulling is needed.
4 Technicians sometimes climb stairs to reach job sites. It is sometimes necessary to climb ladders.
5 Technicians regularly bend, crouch, reach, kneel, and twist while making repairs.
6 Technicians constantly use both their arms and hands during work.
Read the sentence and choose the correct word.
1 Maria struggled to reach / bend the book on the high shelf.
2 Michael twists / drives to get to his friend's house.
3 The tech pushes / carries his toolbox inside.
4 Clare bends / drives to pick up the screw she dropped.
5 The tech wanted to sit / carry at the workbench.
6 Kate reaches / pushes the power button to see if the device works.
7 Jim twists / sits the screw of the appliance loose.
Read the sentence pair. Choose where the words best fit the blanks.
1 climbs / kneeled
A The tech _____ on the floor in front of the TV.
B The workman t_______he ladder so that he can get to the roof.
2 stand / walk
A Martin had to _______because there were not enough chairs.
B Nicole decided to _______rather than take the bus.
3 pulled / crouched
A The woman _______down to fix the broken pipe.
B The man _______on the car handle and the door opened.