本书从专业人员的实际工作需要出发进行设计和编写。选材新颖、结构合理、内容丰富、语言规范；练习兼具实用性和针对性。专门用途英语系列教材是教育部规划的高等学校（包括本科院校、高等专科院校和高等职业院校）专业英语阶段的英语教材，也可供电大、各类成人院校以及广大专业人员学习专业英语、提高涉外业务交际能力使用。《汽车英语》是该系列教材之一，全书由10个单元组成，每单元包括专业文献阅读与翻译、涉外业务应用文模拟套写和专业会话3部分。书后附有练习参考答案和课文参考译文。《汽车英语》书后附MP3。

前辅文
Unit 1 The History of Automobile Development
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: The History and Development of the Automobile
  Passage B: A Brief Introduction to Major Auto Manufacturers in the World
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Business Card and Greeting Card
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking Out
Unit 2 The Automobile Basics
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: What Is an Automobile?
  Passage B: Types of Vehicle
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Note
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking Out
Unit 3 Automobile Engine
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: Automobile Engine
  Passage B: How Does the Engine Work?
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Notice
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking Out
Unit 4 Automobile Drive Line
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: The Drive Line
  Passage B: The 3-Speed Standard Synchromesh Transmission
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Notarial Certificate
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking Out
Unit 5 Automobile Frame and Suspension
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: Frames & Suspension
  Passage B: Steering and Braking System
  Part Two Practical Writing
  E-mail
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking Out
Unit 6 Automobile Electrical System
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: The Electrical System
  Passage B: Ignition Systems
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Scholarship Application
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking Out
Unit 7 Electrical Vehicles
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: The Brief History of Electric Vehicle Technology
  Passage B: The Electric Hybrid Vehicle
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Memo
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking Out
Unit 8 Automobile Service and Maintenance
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: Automobile System Diagnosis
  Passage B: Automobile Maintenance
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Abstract
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking out
Unit 9 Automobile Marketing
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: Automobile Marketing Skills
  Passage B: Selling a Car Online
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Résumé
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking Out
Unit 10 Automobile Insurance
  Part One Practical Reading
  Passage A: Vehicle Insurance
  Passage B: How to Buy Car Insurance, Avoid Scams
  Part Two Practical Writing
  Job Application
  Part Three Listening and Speaking
  Listening In
  Speaking out
Vocabulary
Phrases
参考答案和译文
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