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Book2 Unit2 Pg006 Diesel Vs Gasoline

Diesel engines have higher fuel efficiency than gasoline engines due to their higher compression ratio. However, diesel fuel is typically more expensive than gasoline. While diesel engines were once more polluting than gasoline engines, new "clean diesel" technologies have significantly reduced emissions. Diesel engines also tend to be more durable and require less frequent maintenance than gasoline engines.

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Book2 Unit2 Pg006 Diesel Vs Gasoline

Diesel engines have higher fuel efficiency than gasoline engines due to their higher compression ratio. However, diesel fuel is typically more expensive than gasoline. While diesel engines were once more polluting than gasoline engines, new "clean diesel" technologies have significantly reduced emissions. Diesel engines also tend to be more durable and require less frequent maintenance than gasoline engines.

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Dear Mechanic, I want to buy my first car. I noticed


that some engines run on gasoline and others run
on diesel. What's the difference?
- Todd in Yarmouth
Dear Todd, Both types of engines have combustion
chambers. However, a diesel engine doesn't have a
spark plug. Instead, it uses hot, compressed air to
ignite the fuel. The air enters the chamber first. Then
the fuel injection pump forces fuel into the

vs.
chamber. Some have precombustion chambers or
Diesel Gasoline glow plugs that heat up the air to increase
engine engine efficiency. In gasoline engines, on the other hand, fuel
and air are mixed before entering the chamb'er,
though most use a fuel injection pump as well. Diesel
maintenance engines also have a higher compression ratio,
Diesel has a bad reputation because it doesn't burn
Get ready! as clean as gasoline. New clean diesel is much less
polluting. And biodiesel offers a sustainable fuel
o Before you read the passage, option. It's more expensive than gasoline, but
talk about these questions. provides better fuel economy. Another thing to
remember: diesel engines require less maintenance
1 What are some different types and are more durable.
of fuel for vehicles?
2 In what part of an engine does
fuel ignite? \ I I
, 30 /
50 ' .
Reading ..!: ' °C
f) Read the advice column.
Then, choose the correct answers.
Vocabulary
1 What is the purpose of the column?
A to show ways to use less fuel
e Read the sentence pair. Choose
where the words best fit the blanks.
B to state the benefits of diesel fuel
1 clean diesel / biodiesel
C to explain the process of combustion
A Plants are a main source for _ _ _ __
D to compare different types of engines
B was created because regular
2 How is a gasoline engine different from a diesel had too many pollutants.
diesel engine?
2 heat up / run on
A A gas engine releases more pollutants.
A When you start engines they _ _ _ __
B A gas engine uses spark plugs for ignition.
B Most cars today gasoline.
C A gas engine needs more time to warm up.
D A gas engine has a smaller fuel injection 3 durable/ maintenance
pump. A All vehicl es require some _ _ _ __
B A engine will last a long time.
3 Which of the following is NOT a feature of a
diesel engine? 4 gasoline / diesel
A Air and fuel mix before entering the chamber. A engines do not use spark
B It is more durable than a gasoline engine. plugs.
C It doesn't burn as clean a gasoline engine. B engines are the most
D Gasoline cannot be used in it. common oday.
6
o Place the words and phrases from the word bank Speaking
under the correct heading.
~ Oirfdp: ~ ~_~---...I
o With a partner, act out the
roles below based on Task 7.
-L ~
L!.ll' _ _ _ _ _

fuel injection pump '0 Then switch roles.


combustion chamber USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
precombustion chamber That's their main advantage.
A downside is ... / Another plus is ...
Gasoline and Diesel engines
Diesel engines only

Student A:: You are a


salesperson. Talk to Student B
about a diesel engine's:
• fuel efficiency
o " Listen and read the advice column again. Which • durability
type of diesel is the most expensive?
• pollution

Listening lA . t B: You are a car buyer.


o " Listen to a conversation between a car buyer and a Talk to Student A about your
salesperson. Mark the following statements as true (T) concerns about buying a diesel
or false (F). engine.

1 _ The man owned a diesel powered car before,


2 _ New diesel engines produce less pollution.
3 _ The man is worried that diesel engines are not durable. Writing
o " Listen again and complete the conversation. o Use the conversation from
Task 8 to fill out the buyer's
notes on diesel engines.
Buyer: I'm thinking about buying a car with a diesel C
engine, but I'm not sure if it's for me. . ..J
Diesel vs. Gasoline
Salesperson: Well, what attracted you to diesel engines 1 _ __
---------? notes
Buyer: I've heard they're more 2 _ _____
Salesperson: That's their main advantage. 3 _ _ _ _____
that fuel costs more. Type of engine: _ _ _ _ __
Buyer: But the increased fuel efficiency 4 _ _ ____
___ that, right?
Salesperson: Absolutely. 5 that diesel Pros: _____________
engines are more durable.
Buyer: That should save me money on maintenance
6 ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Salesperson: Exactly. You don't have to take them to the Cons: ______________
mechanic as often.
Buyer: That's good, though I am concerned about one
thing. Aren't they dirty engines?
Salesperson: Not the newer ones. Some can even run on biodiesel.

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