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A: What are he differences between the wo cranes?
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B: The crane on he left is a ower crane. The operator sits in a(n)
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(1) near the op of he (2) There's a ounterweight
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behind he cab. The load is on he other side of the ib. The operator uses
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the w i n c h nd block o lower or raise the (3)
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B: The crane on the ight is a mobile crane. The operator's cab is near the
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ground. The operator extends or retracts the (4) , or moves it from
left to ight or up and down. Both cranes use stabilisers or (5) ' '
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and counterweights to maintain stability.
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A: OK. Thank ou.
Write the opposites.
1 extend
2 lower
3 left
Match 1-5 to a-e to make expressions about cranes.
1 operator's a) crane
2 extend b) cab
3 mobile c) the boom
4 raise d) the load
5 tower e) crane
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Work in pairs. Close your books. Student A draw a ower crane for Student B
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to label. Student B draw a mobile crane for Student A o label. Check each
other's work.
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