本书是一本图文并茂地介绍汽车构造、维修保养和技术应用的通俗专业英语教材。全书共有16个单元,每个单元由课文、阅读材料、应用写作或科技英语知识组成。为了便于查阅和学习,书后还附有词汇总表、练习答案和参考译文。
本书可作为大专院校汽车相关学科的专业英语教材或课外读物,也适合希望通过英语了解现代汽车的英语爱好者阅读。

Unit One
Text Structure of Automobile
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Introduction of Automobile Industry
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Layout of English Letter & E-mail
Check Your Understanding
Unit Two
Text Four-stage-engine Operation
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material The First Modem Cars
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Resume
Check Your Understanding
Unit Three
Text The Power Mechanism of the Engine
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Engine Classifications and Engine Performance
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Directions for Use
Check Your Understanding
Unit Four
Text Valves and Valve Train
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Engine Analyzer
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
科技英语知识[1]——科技英语词汇的来源和分析
Exercises
Unit Five
Text Engine Fuel System
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material The Carburetor of a Gasoline Engine
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Advertisement
Check Your Understanding
Unit Six
Text Engine Cooling System
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Vehicle Refrigeration Air Conditioning
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Advertisement of Employment
Check Your Understanding
Unit Seven
Text Engine Lubrication System
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Factors Influencing the Stability and Control of Vehicle
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Invitation to Bid/Tender
Check Your Understanding
Unit Eight
Text The Engine Ignition System
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Electronic Ignition System
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
科技英语知识[2]——美国英语和英国英语在词汇上的差异
Exercises
Unit Nine
Text Engine Starting Systems
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Annual Testing of Goods Vehicles
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Sales Contract
Check Your Understanding
Unit Ten
Text Exhaust System
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Emission Control
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Contract of Employment
Check Your Understanding
Unit Eleven
Text The clutch
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Check Your Understanding
Build Up Your Vocabulary
Reading Material Automotive Chassis
New Words and Expressions
Notes to the Text
Written Expressions Abstract
Check Your Understanding
Unit Twelve
Unit Thirteen
Unit Fourteen
Unit Fifteen
Unit Sixteen
Key to the exercises
Chinese Translation to the Text and Reading Material

《汽车实用英语》是根据教育部高等职业教育汽车运用与维修专业领域技能型人才培养的要求,结合汽车专业的实际需要而编写的。 本书共分16个单元,每个单元由课文、阅读材料、应用写作或科技英语知识组成。课文为专业技术性文章,讲述汽车各主要系统的构造和工作原理。