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Joy English · Level B1 · Sciencejoy-english.com

How a fridge works

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Follow a simple explanation of how a machine works.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

liquid
A substance that flows, like water.
pipe
A tube that carries liquid or gas.
squeeze
To press something firmly.

Answer key

  1. A fridge keeps food cold by moving heat out of it.The stress is on “heat”.
  2. A special liquid flows through pipes inside the fridge.“Through” starts with an unvoiced th.
  3. As it turns into a gas, it takes in heat.“Takes in” links: “tay-ksin”.
  4. A pump then squeezes the gas, and it gives the heat away.The stress is on “away”.
  5. That is why the back of a fridge feels warm.The z sound of “feels” runs into “warm”.

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