Elevator Technology

PART 5 – Multiple Choice Cloze (Questions 21–26)

Choose A, B, C or D.

Elevator Technology

Modern elevators use advanced technology to improve safety and efficiency. One important development is the flat belt system.

This system is stronger than (21) ______ steel cables and can last much longer.

It also reduces the noise produced by (22) ______ parts in the machine.

Another advantage is that the system is very (23) ______ efficient, which reduces electricity consumption.

Because the machine is smaller, it can be placed directly in the elevator shaft, saving (24) ______ inside the building.

The system also includes sensors that (25) ______ the condition of the belts and detect possible problems.

As a result, maintenance engineers can (26) ______ faults before they cause serious damage.

21

A normal

B usual

C conventional

D standard

22

A moving

B working

C operating

D running

23

A energy

B power

C electricity

D fuel

24

A place

B space

C area

D size

25

A control

B check

C monitor

D watch

26

A discover

B identify

C repair

D inspect