Unit One Basic Knowledge of Automobiles 1
Task 1 The Principles of a Car 1
Task 2 Abbreviated Terms for Automobiles 3
Task 3 Development of the Automobile 5
Exercises 8
Reading for Fun Logos,Slogans 8
Unit Two The Power of Vehicles—Engine 10
Task 1 The Operation Cycle of an Engine 10
Task 2 Connecting Rod and Crankshaft 13
Task 3 Valve Gear 16
Task 4 Engine Lubricating System 19
Task 5 Cooling System 23
Exercises 27
Reading for Fun The Arrangement of an Engine 30
Reading for Fun Lubrication Oils 31
Reading for Fun Emission Control System 32
Reading for Fun Difference between Diesel and Gasoline Engines 34
Unit Three The Support of Vehicles—Chassis 36
Task 1 The Chassis 36
Task 2 Steering System 38
Task 3 Braking System 41
Task 4 Clutch 44
Task 5 Transmission 46
Task 6 Universal Gear 48
Exercises 50
Reading for Fun The Sort of Body 52
Reading for Fun The Frame 54
Reading for Fun The Suspension 56
Unit Four The Magic Electronic Equipments 58
Task 1 Instrument Panel 58
Task 2 Electrical Wiring Diagram 63
Task 3 Electronic Equipments 67
Exercises 70
Reading for Fun Car Sensors 72
Reading for Fun ESP 76
Reading for Fun GPS 77
Reading for Fun ABS 78
Reading for Fun SRS 79
Reading for Fun A Tycoon in Automotive Electronic Technology 81
Unit Five Regular Maintenance and Instruments 83
Task 1 Packaging of Accessories 83
Task 2 Tools 85
Task 3 Automobile Maintenance Equipments 88
Task 4 Regular Maintenance 91
Task 5 How to Use a Manual 93
Exercises 97
Reading for Fun Translations for Some Automotive Parts 99
Reading for Fun The First Maintenance 101
Reading for Fun Service Process in Auto 4S Store 101
Unit Six Automobile Doctor—Fault Diagnosis 102
Task 1 Diagnostic Parameters 102
Task 2 Automobile Sensors 104
Task 3 Vehicle Testing Station 107
Task 4 Position Wheel 109
Task 5 Trouble and Diagnose of Automobile 112
Exercises 115
Reading for Fun Six Steps for the Lack of Engine Power 116
Reading for Fun Rapid Diagnosis of Engine No-Start Faults 116
Reading for Fun The Development of Automobile Technology 117
Unit Seven The Future of Vehicles 119
Task 1 Prius—Hybrid Vehicle 119
Task 2 Electric Vehicle 123
Task 3 The Tendency of Automobile 126
Exercises 129
Reading for Fun New Energy Vehicle 129
Reading for Fun J.D.Power and Associates 130
Appendix 131
Appendix A Approaching to F1 131
Appendix B Formula One 133
Appendix C Well-Known Auto Show 138
参考文献 144