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1. OVERALL OBJECTIVES

At the end of this unit, students will be able to describe the process of how to install an
electric/ electronics equipment/ device in terms of principles and instructions.
2. KEY LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
VOCABULARY
NOUNS
 bushing /bʊʃɪŋ /  principle /ˈprɪns pl/
 construction /k nˈstrʌkʃn/  three- phase transformer /θriː feɪz
 contaminant trænsˈfɔːm (r)/
/k nˈtæmɪn nt/  tightness /ˈtaɪtn s/
 electrical panel  tolerance /ˈtɒl r ns/
/ɪˈlektrɪkl ˈpænl/  ventilation system /ˌventɪˈleɪʃn ˈsɪst m/
 gasket /ˈɡæskɪt/  voltage tester /ˈv ʊltɪdʒ ˈtest (r)/
 junction box /ˈdʒʌŋkʃn bɒks/  debris /ˈdebriː/
 magnetic flux
/mæɡˈnetɪk flʌks/
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VERBS
 Access /ˈækses/  Place /pleɪs/
 Base (on) /beɪs/  Prepare /prɪˈpe (r)/
 Determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/  Pull /pʊl/
 Form /fɔːm/  Push /pʊʃ/
 Insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/  Relieve /rɪˈliːv/
 Investigate /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/  Reverse /rɪˈvɜːs/
 Locate /l ʊˈkeɪt/  Transfer /trænsˈfɜː(r)/

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Imperatives

An imperative sentence gives requests, demands, or instructions; or, shares wishes or

invitations for others. Basically, they tell someone what to do!

Short form Typically, imperative sentences are short and simple. Some of the
simplest sentences in the English language are actually imperative
sentences consisting of a single verb.

- Stop!

- Go!

- Hurry!

Long form There are several long, compound and complex sentences.

(Don’t) + V(infinitive) + O

(Don’t) + be + Adjective/ V.Participle

- Cut off the electricity to avoid electric shock.

- Don’t attach a cord to another surface with nails or

staples- they can damage the insulation.

- Don’t be rushed when fixing the light. Be slow and careful!

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Modal verbs

Modal verbs help English speakers to express probability, ability, obligation, advice,
permission, and habits.

Verbs Functions Present Past

Can/  Ability / possibility  I can fix this  I could design a circuit

could  Informal machine. when I studied at

permission  You can use my university.

equipment.

Can / Can't  Informal polite  Can I borrow your  I could design a circuit
request tool kit? when I studied at
 Impossibility  We can't use this university.
(negative only) screwdriver for
this screw.
Have  Necessity /  I have to clean  I had to fix the broken
to Obligation the equipment lamp yesterday.
 Lack of necessity after using.  I didn't have to fix the
(negative)  I don't have to lamp yesterday.
clean the
equipment after
using.
May  Less than 50%  He may be at the  He may have been at
(might) certainty lab. the construction site.
Must  95% certainty  Mary isn't at the  Mary must have been
lab. She must be sick yesterday.
sick.
Ought  Advisability  I ought to set up  She ought to have set
to  80% certainty the circuit tonight. up the circuit last night.
 She ought to be
at construction
site.
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Shall  Ask another  Shall I change

person's opinion the plan?
(only used with I  Shall we fix this
or we) machine?
Should  Advisability  I should set up  You should have
 80% certainty the lamp tonight. repaired your lamp.
 He should be at  He should have
the lab. repaired his lamp.

3. ONLINE LEARNING CHECKLIST

Look at the list below and tick the online learning tasks you have completed.
Online learning tasks Task focus Completed
Vocabulary Words and phrases related to
installation
Presentation 1 Pronunciation, meaning and spelling …………...
(noun) …………...
Presentation 2 Pronunciation, meaning and spelling …………...
(verbs) …………...
Task 1 – Multiple choice Words and phrases – Meaning
Task 2 – Multiple choice Words and phrases – Pronunciation & …………...
meaning …………...
Task 3 – Multiple choice Words and phrases – Pronunciation &
spelling …………...
Task 4 – Multiple choice Words and phrases – Meaning & spelling
Task 5 – Multiple choice Words and phrases – Pronunciation & …………...
spelling …………...
Task 6 – Multiple choice Words and phrases – Meaning & spelling
Section Test – Self- Words and phrases – Meaning & spelling
assessment
Grammar Imperatives and Modal verbs
Presentation 1 Imperatives …………...
Task 1 – Verb forms Verbs in imperatives …………...
Task 2 – Sentence Writing based on pictures …………...
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writing …………...
Presentation 2 Modal verbs …………...
Task 3 – Multiple choice Uses of modal verbs …………...
Task 4 – Matching Meaning of modal verbs …………...
Section Test Error correction
Listening Short talks about installation
Task 1 – Gap filling While-listening – A short talk …………...
Task 2 – Gap filling Post-listening – Transcript …………...
Task 3 – Gap filling While-listening – A short talk …………...
Task 4 – Gap filling Post-listening – Transcript …………...
Task 5 – Gap filling While-listening – A short talk …………...
Task 6 – Gap filling Post-listening – Transcript …………...
Task 7 – Short answers While-listening – A short talk …………...
Task 8 – Gap filling Post-listening – Transcript …………...
Reading Texts/articles/passages about installation
Task 1 – Matching & Pre- and While-reading – Scanning …………...
Short answers
Task 2 – Gap filling While-reading – Scanning …………...
Task 3 – Matching & Pre- and While- reading – Scanning …………...
Short answers
Task 4 – Gap filling While- reading – Scanning …………...
Task 5 – Matching While- reading – Scanning …………...
Task 6 – Gap filling While- reading – Scanning …………...
Task 7 – Matching & While- reading – Scanning …………...
Short answers
Task 8 – Gap filling Pre- and While- reading – Scanning …………...
Task 9 – Short While- reading – Scanning …………...
answers
Writing Write an email of giving instructions
Presentation An email of giving instructions …………...
Task 1 – Gap filling Sentence completion …………...
Task 2 – Gap filling Sentence completion …………...
Task 3 – Topic writing Email writing …………...
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4. FACE- TO-FACE CLASS MATERIALS

Lesson 1

Objective: At the end of the lesson, students will be able to ask and answer about how to

install an electrical/electronic device.

Warm-up: What is this?

Work in groups. Look at the slides and guess the words based on the clues.
Activity 1: Matching
Work individually. Look at the tables and match the steps with suitable devices (A-F) .

A. How to install a ceiling fan

B. How to install a light bulb
C. How to build a circuit with battery
D. How to install a water heater
E. How to install a bushing in the transformer
F. How to install a light bulb switch

Step 1: Gather the materials

Step 2: Install the switch

1 Step 3: Attach the extra third wire to the switch

Step 4: Check the light bulb

Step 5: Test your circuit

Step 1: Remove the blank bushing plates, using care not to damage the
gasket

2 Step 2: Locate the lead connector for the wire (at least 12 inches longer
than the bushing). Insert the wire up through the bushing

Step 3: Install and tighten the gasket and the top cap assembly

Step 4: Connect the leads inside tank of the transformer

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Step 1: Gather the necessary materials

Step 2: Strip the ends of the insulated wires

Step 3: Install batteries into battery pack

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Step 4: Attach your wires to the battery pack
Step 5: Fasten the other end of the wire to the metal screw of the bulb
holder
Step 6: Test your circuit

Step 1: Drain the tank

Step 2: Disconnect the gas line and water lines
Step 3: Detach the gas exhaust from the flue hat

4 Step 4: Set the new water heater in place

Step 5: Install the heat trap fittings
Step 6: Install water line connections
Step 7: Connect the gas supply line
Step 8: Test the gas line for leaks
Step 1: Gather the tools and materials (ladder, wire cutters, voltage
tester)
Step 2: Disconnect the wires and remove the existing fixture

Step 3: Check the electrical box in the ceiling

Step 4: Attach New Electrical Box
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Step 5: Mount the Ceiling Plate

Step 6: Assemble the Fan Components

Step 7: Make the Wire Connections

Step 8: Attach the Blades

Work in pairs. Ask and answer with your partner these following questions for each device:
1. How many steps are there?
2. What tools do we need?
3. Where can this device be installed (office, bathroom, bedroom, lab,…)?
4. What is the function of + name of tool?
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Activity 2: Listening

Work individually. You are going to watch a video showing how to install an electric device.

Watch the video and do the task below:

Item (CHOOSE A, B OR C)

A. A light bulb

B. An air conditioner

C. A circuit board

Required Equipment (PUT A TICK ON CORRECT TOOLS)

Installation kit: Tools:

o 11 type A and 5 type B screws o A screwdriver

o 15-meter wire o Scissors

o 3 L brackets o Wire strippers

o 1 adhesive seal strip o A drill

o 1 seal o A pencil

o 2 guide panels o A ruler

o 1 support bracket o A hammer

o 1 drainpipe and drain washer o A level

o 1 fuse o An electrical tape

Installation location (CHOOSE A, B, OR C)

A. In a house

B. In a factory

C. In an office
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Pre-installation

 Check the air conditioner (instruction is for 5K, 6K, and 10K BTU units)

 Check the compatibility of the tools size with the air conditioner

Installation (ARRANGE THE STEPS)

A. insert the guide panels into the guides of the air conditioner

B. cut the seal to the window width and stuff the sash between the glass and the
window

C. cut the seal strip to the window width

D. carefully set the AC in the window to the windowsill

E. measure and mark the centerline of the inner sole and another line eight
inches above and below.

F. fasten the curtains to the unit with four type-a screws on each side

Post-installation

 Check the wire

 Check the operation of the device and maintain the device
Cautions

 2 or more technicians for safe installation

 Do not twist the power cords

 Do not make a hole on the base fan for draining

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Activity 3: Peer conversation

Work in pairs. Role-play and make a conversation (based on the air-conditioner

installation instruction in Activity 2).

Student A: You are a new technician who wants to ask the instructor (Student B) how to

install an air conditioner. You should ask about the following information:

Item

Location

Required equipment

Pre-installation

Installation

Post-installation

Cautions

Student B: You are a technician who instructs Student A to install an air conditioner. Use
the information in Activity 2 to answer.
Item

Location

Required equipment

Pre-installation

Installation

Post-installation

Cautions
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Lesson 2

Objective: At the end of this lesson, students will be able to describe the process of how
to install an electric/ electronic device in terms of principles and instructions.
Warm-up: Signs
Work in groups. Look at the slides with SIGNS. For each given sign, student gives the
answer using modal verbs and basing on the requirement.
E.g.

Answer:
You must not smoke here.

Obligation

Activity 1: Reading
Work individually. Read the text carefully and match these headings with the correct
paragraphs.

A. Cautions

B. Pre-Installation

C. Introduction

D. Tools and materials preparation

E. Installation

F. Advice when using a light bulb

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HOW TO INSTALL A NEW LIGHT BULB

1.

Trying to wire a light in your home can be intimidating. After all, wiring involves
electricity, and electricity can be dangerous. However, by taking basic precautions
and understanding the basic working of a circuit and the wires involved, you can have
new fixtures wired and installed in your home in no time!
To do this, you need to prepare a new bulb, a screwdriver, some screws, some
wires and a voltage tester.

2.

To successfully set up a new light bulb, you need to cut power to your circuit. Switch
the breaker of your fuse-box so the fuse for the circuit supplying electricity to your
fixture reads “Off.” Next, clean the old fixture and the installation area. If the light you
are wiring is in the ceiling, you should clean any cobwebs and dust before attempting
to install your new fixture. The same is true for lights or switches in walls; a clean
work area will improve your ease of installation. And don’t forget to remove the old
fixture covering.

3.

To begin the installation, check for compatibility. In most cases, the mounting
hardware for your new fixture will fit the bracket that’s already installed. You’ll need to
hold the new light fixture up to the existing mounting bracket and compare fasteners and
size to make sure you don’t need to install a new mounting bracket. After that, you
connect the same colored wires. Twist the exposed ends of the wire together, and seal
it by screwing on a wiring cap. Finally, fasten your fixture in the mounting bracket with
appropriate screws using a screwdriver. During the operation, you should test the new
light to guarantee its quality by investigating how it works; or you can test the electric
current in case finding any trouble to the light.
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4.

First, test the electric current by using a voltage tester. Sometimes, over the course of
installation, a wire might be jostled or damaged in such a way as to compromise its
ability to transmit electricity to your new light. Second, create space to work.
Remember to give yourself more wires. If you are working with older wire, or if the
stripped part of the wire is difficult to work with, after you have cut power to the circuit
you are working on, you can strip more wire for greater ease of handling.

Retrieved and adapted from https://www.tes.com/lessons/hm0F6S5Jpc_Hbw/how-to-wire-a-light.

Complete the table. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Item (1) …………………

Required equipment  A new bulb

 A screwdriver

 Some screws

 Some wires

 A voltage tester

Installation location Indoor (in house)

Pre-installation  Cut off (2) …………………

 Investigate the bracket and prepare some wires.

 (3) ………………… the old fixture and the installation

area.

 (4) ………………… the old bulb covering.

Installation  Check the (5) ………………… between the new light

and the bracket.

 Twist ends of the (6) ………………… wires together.

 (7) ………………… the bulb into the bracket.

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Post-installation  Test the new light

 Test (8) ………………… for any trouble.

Caution  Use (9) ………………… to test the electric current.

 Create space to work.

 Prepare more wires.

Activity 2: Mono Talk

Work individually. You are a technician and you are going to give a talk to instruct
customers to how to replace a ceiling light fixture based on pictures and suggested
questions.
 How many steps are there?

 What equipment do you need ?

 What do we do in each step?

 Are there any cautions we need to take?

Step 1 Step 2

Step 3 Step 4
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Step 5 Step 6

Step 7 Step 8

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5. STUDENTS’ SELF-ASSESSMENT
Look at the objectives specified at the beginning of the unit and write down what
you have (not) achieved and what you need to do to improve your English.
I CAN... I STILL CANNOT... I NEED TO...