Вопрос № 132485 - Английский язык

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The combination of metals and non-metals is known as an alloy. For example, steel is an alloy of iron and carbon. The alloy of copper and zinc is known as brass. The properties of alloys are often better than the properties of their constituents. That is why the majority of engineering products are made of various alloys.

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Heat causes some 1_______ to expand more than others. For example, copper expands more than iron. This 2_______ is used in the bimetal strip, which consists of two dissimilar strips of metal welded together. The strips are usually made of brass (an alloy of copper and zinc) and invar, a ferrous alloy which expands very little when heated.
An increase in 3_______ causes the brass to expand more than the invar. This expansion causes the bimetal strip to bend, and consequently a switch or a valve is 4_______.

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It’s rather difficult sometimes to choose a career and to speak about the future profession. I’d say it’s because a lot may change in our life in a moment. There are lucky people who choose their profession in childhood and since that time have been doing everything possible to acquire proficiency. But they are few.

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In the past fifty years American society has changed much. 1_______. The number of divorces increased. 2_______. They are not forced by economic, social or religious pressure to stay married.
3________. They often find that they have two jobs now: taking care of the house and children and working in the office.
4 ________. They know that this time is a period of change and face many difficulties, but perhaps the pioneer spirit which built the country will help Americans change, improve and adapt to the future.

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Jane Bernthold
1580 22nd Street, Apt. 7-B
Columbus, Ohio 48117
1___________
Finished high school in Columbiana, Alabama. Graduated from Sandford University, specialized in the economy.
Instructor
Instructor of numerous courses related to 2_____________ in the East.
Economic writer / consultant
Prepared numerous reports discribing the position of different companies in the world market. Assisted in the publication of articles 3_____________ and newsletters.
Communicator
4_____________ with staff. Able to handle human relations, conflicts in a tactful way. Fluent in French and Italian.
References available upon request.