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Tuesday 10 September 2013

Phil's Machines



Phil’s Machines
Who wrote the article - Lindy Kelly
Who took the photos for the article - Lindy Kelly

What did Phil love when he was a boy?
Answer: He loved machines
What is a dirt bank?
Answer:  A dirt bank is when they are digging and shifting things on grounds
What did Phil do when he left school?
Answer: He got a job driving 50 tonne bulldozers and 80 tonne motor scrapers
How many diggers does Phil own?
Answer: He owned 4 diggers
How many people work for Phil?
Answer: 2
Why did Phil get tired of seeing other people’s names on the side of the truck?

Answer: Because he didn’t own one and it was other peoples truck so he started setting up his own business
Does Phil work long hours?
Answer: Yes
Why?
Answer: Because he enjoys it and he loves to drive on diggers
What safety gear do the workers wear?
Answer: Steel-capped boots, and bright coloured vests for safety
Why is it important to wear these?
Answer: Because if the digger tip over they don’t get crushed

On page 24-25 parts of the machines and its functions are listed. Write down each part and explain what it does.
Listed:
Mulcher - It could chew them into small pieces
Root rake - It is used for clearing stick and branches
Ripper - It is like an enormous pick
Rock breaker - It’s like a huge hammer


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