English for Specific Purposes

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Unit 7 Acoustical Engineering

Compounds Noun attributes Acoustical Engineering Acoustic Devices

LEAD-IN: What is Acoustical Engineering

1. Think about the definitions of the following words and specific terms and share your own ideas about what acoustical engineering deals with.

sound _____________________________________________________________ vibration _____________________________________________________________ control _____________________________________________________________ waves _____________________________________________________________ ultrasound _____________________________________________________________ infrasound _____________________________________________________________ frequency _____________________________________________________________ measurement _____________________________________________________________ environment _____________________________________________________________ noise _____________________________________________________________

PRONUNCIATION

2. Match the words and their transcriptions. Make sure you pronounce them properly:

3. Translate the following definitions and memorize the terms:

sonic (adj) - relating to or using sound waves, denoting or having a speed equal to that of sound;

impact (n) - the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another, theeffect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another;