Writing a letter of inquiry
You have visited an international exhibition of firefighting equipment. You are interested in some items of PPE and gear. Write a letter of inquiry to your British colleague asking him to send you all necessary information about the features and functions of the equipment you need. Proceed in the following way:
Choose the position of your address (right/left-aligned, central position);
Place the date correctly (above, below or between the addresses);
Choose the position of your recipient’s address (right/left-aligned, central position);
Choose the proper subject heading (express the purpose of your message);
The form of the salutation: Dear, Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Ma’am; Dear Mr. Black;
Paragraph 1, sentence 1:
1. I would be grateful if you could give me details of the equipment you provide.
2. I am writing to enquire whether you could send me details of the equipment your company provides.
3. Please send me details of the equipment your company provides.
Paragraph 1, sentence 2:
1.I would also be very grateful if you would be able to send me information about your personal protection equipment and tools.
2.I am especially interested in your personal protection equipment and tools.
3.Send me information about your personal protection equipment and tools.
Paragraph 2, sentence 1:
1. My friend recommended you.
2. Mr.Rogers of Chicago Fire Department says your equipment is reliable.
3. Your equipment was recommended by Mr.Rogers of Chicago Fire Department.
Paragraph 2, sentence 2:
1. This is for our staff needs.
2. Like him, we are planning a purchase of new equipment for our operational staff.
3. Mr. Rogers used your company to organize a supply of new equipment, and I would like to do the same.
Final Paragraph: 1. Thanks. 2. I look forward to hearing from you. 3. Thank you very much for your kind assistance.
Sign off:
Victor Smirnov
Job title:
1. fire chief
2. Fire Chief
3. the Fire Chief
UNIT 3. A SELF - CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
You can not deny the fact that the use of a breathing apparatus is of high importance for firefighters. It may save your life at a critical moment.
Points for discussion:
1. Which jobs need the use of a breathing apparatus?
2. What do you think are the main functions of this item of personal protection equipment?
3. What are the different constituent parts of a breathing apparatus?
4. What are the possible disadvantages and problems connected with the use of a breathing apparatus?
1. Fill in the boxes with the main components of a breathing apparatus:
2. Match the words and the Russian equivalents. Label the different components of a breathing apparatus:
1. breathing apparatus
| A. личный блок сигнала бедствия
| 2. breathing apparatus control board
| B. регенеративный дыхательный аппарат
| 3. positive pressure breathing apparatus
| C. дыхательная трубка аппарата
| 4. breathing apparatus guide line
| D. положительное давление дыхательных аппаратов
| 5. regenerative breathing apparatus
| E. панель управления дыхательного аппарата
| 6. personal distress signal unit
| F. дыхательный аппарат
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3. Read the text, open the brackets and name the main types of a breathing apparatus:
A self contained breathing apparatus, or SCBA, sometimes referred to as a Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus, air pack, or simply Breathing Apparatus (be) a device worn by rescue workers, firefighters, and others to provide breathable air in an Immediate Danger to Life and Health Atmosphere. When not used underwater, they (be) sometimes called industrial breathing sets. The term «self-contained» (mean) that the breathing set (be) not dependent on the supply of air through a long hose. If designed for use under water, it (be) self-contained underwater breathing apparatus. An SCBA typically (have) three main components: a high-pressure tank, a pressure regulator, and an inhalation connection - mouthpiece, mouth mask or face mask, connected together and mounted to a carrying frame.
Notes:
immediate a – непосредственный
supply n – подача
inhalation n – вдох
mount v – монтировать
frame n – рама, основа
4. Fill in the table:
Verb
| Noun
| Adjective
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| breath
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| design
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| dependent
| provide
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| container
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| regulable
| develop
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| inhalation
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| supplementary
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