🟦 Engineering Vocabulary
This device stores electrical energy for later use.
A battery
Choose the correct form:
“The data collected during the experiment ___ currently being analysed by the research team.”
A) is
B) are
C) have been
A) is
You hear:
“The shipment will arrive no later than Thursday.”
What does this mean?
A) It will arrive on Thursday only
B) It may arrive before Thursday
C) It will arrive after Thursday
Answer: B It may arrive before Thursday
Email excerpt:
“We are writing to enquire about the availability of the revised model.”
Why is the email being sent?
A) To request product information
B) To confirm a purchase order
C) To negotiate a discount
A) To request product information
Notice:
“Maintenance will be carried out between 18:00 and 22:00. Access to the laboratory will be restricted during this period.”
When will access be limited?
A) During normal office hours
B) In the evening
C) Tomorrow morning
B) In the evening
This term describes the measure of how fast something moves in a given direction.
Velocity
Choose the correct option:
“Not only ___ the prototype malfunction, but it also caused a delay in production.”
A) did
B) has
C) was
A) did
You hear:
“We’re currently short-staffed due to several unexpected absences.”
What is the problem?
A) Too many employees
B) Not enough employees
C) Staff are untrained
B) Not enough employees
Email excerpt:
“Please find attached the updated technical specifications for your review prior to approval.”
What is the recipient expected to do?
A) Approve the document immediately
B) Examine the document before making a decision
C) Replace the previous version
B) Examine the document before making a decision
Memo:
“Due to an increase in material costs, the project budget has been adjusted accordingly.”
What is the reason for the adjustment?
A) Delayed delivery
B) Rising costs
C) New regulations
B) Rising costs
This noun refers to a detailed technical drawing of a machine or structure.
A blueprint
Fill the gap:
“The new software is capable ___ processing large volumes of data in real time.”
A) to
B) of
C) for
B) of
You hear:
“The prototype didn’t meet the required safety specifications.”
What does this imply?
A) It exceeded expectations
B) It was approved
C) It failed to satisfy standards
C) It failed to satisfy standards
Email excerpt:
“Kindly note that the deadline has been extended to 15 March.”
What has changed?
A) The project has been cancelled
B) More time has been given
C) The requirements were modified
B) More time has been given
Project Timeline:
Design – completed 12 April
Testing – scheduled for 28 April
Review – pending
Memo dated 20 April:
“Testing has been brought forward by one week.”
What can be inferred?
A) Testing will begin before 28 April
B) Testing has been cancelled
C) The design phase is incomplete
A) Testing will begin before 28 April
This word describes a material’s ability to resist breaking under pressure.
Strength
Choose the correct form:
“All components, as well as the central processor, ___ required to undergo safety testing.”
A) is
B) are
C) have
B) are
You hear:
“The meeting has been put off until further notice.”
What happened to the meeting?
A) It was cancelled permanently
B) It was postponed
C) It started earlier
B) It was postponed
Email excerpt:
“We regret to inform you that shipment has been delayed due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.”
What does the writer imply?
A) The delay was avoidable
B) The company is not responsible for the delay
C) The shipment was cancelled
B) The company is not responsible for the delay
Announcement:
“Employees must submit expense reports within five working days of project completion.”
When are expense reports due?
A) Immediately after approval
B) Within one work week after the project ends
C) At the end of each month
B) Within one work week after the project ends
This term describes the gradual wearing away of metal due to chemical reactions.
Corrosion
Correct the sentence:
“If the engineers would have detected the fault earlier, the accident could have been avoided.”
If the engineers had detected the fault earlier, the accident could have been avoided.
(Third conditional: If + past perfect, would/could + have + past participle.)
You hear:
“We had anticipated a minor delay, but the issue turned out to be far more complex.”
What does the speaker suggest?
A) The delay was expected and small
B) The problem was more serious than predicted
C) The issue has been fully resolved
B) The problem was more serious than predicted
Email excerpt:
“Unless we receive confirmation by Friday, we will proceed with the original specifications.”
What will happen if no confirmation is received?
A) The project will be postponed
B) The revised specifications will be adopted
C) The initial plan will be implemented
C) The initial plan will be implemented
Email excerpt:
“Production has exceeded projections by 12% this quarter, despite minor supply chain disruptions.”
What can be concluded?
A) Output was higher than expected
B) The project was cancelled
C) Supplies were unavailable
A) Output was higher than expected