A L W A Y S
L E A R N I N G
PEARSON
English for Construction is part o f the Pearson Longman Vocational English series. I t is designed for students i n vocational education and for company employees i n training at work. W r i t t e n by industry practitioners, it combines a strong grammar syllabus w i t h the specialist vocabulary and skills that learners need to succeed i n their chosen field.
Level 1 English for Construction
is designed for students with a basic
knowledge o f general English who now require an elementary (CEF level A 1 - A 2 ) English course in this specific field. It includes: • topics that reflect the latest developments in construction, making them immediately relevant to students' needs. • clearly defined language and function objectives which are backed up by comprehensive on-the-page language boxes. • essential online support for teachers including teacher's notes, fully editable tests and multilingual glossaries. • student C D - R O M w i t h interactive glossaries i n both British and American English and full course book audio in MP3 format.
Other titles in the series include: English for Banking & Finance English for Information Technology English for Nursing English for O i l and Gas
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Contents lit 1 Th e consti-uction industry
Function
Introductions p. 4
Introducing yourself and others
Language
Vocabulary
Present simple: b e
Jobs
Present simple: regular verbs Adverbs of frequency Finding out more p. 6
Talking about jobs in the construction industry
Wh- questions Questions with b e
The alphabet Wh- question words
T h e construction industry p. 8
Describing parts of the construction industry
Plurals Prepositional verbs
Types of construction Industry sectors
Parts of a h o u s e p. 10
Understanding a house plan
77i/sis ...
House features
Naming parts of a house R e v i e w p. 11 T r a d e s a n d training p. 12
Describing trades and the stages of trade training
Present simple
Trades Vocational courses
Trade materials p. 14
Talking about materials
Parts of speech Numbers 1-100
Materials Calculation words
Unit 2 Trat
(ft ) aggregate a) systems alarm b) m i x a) i n s u l a t i o n steel
c) c) c) c) c) c) c)
work equipment aggregate sizes gates mix staircase
C o m p l e t e these phrases w i t h t h e w o r d s i n t h e box. everything 1 2 3
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4 5 6
order
standard
wide
your
a range of
sizes y o u need made t o . . specifications
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a made t o
range of p r o d u c t s
Label p h o t o s A - K w i t h t h e w o r d s i n t h e box.
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chipboard
electrical fittings
insulation
railings
roofing
fire alarm
floor boards
steel fire escape
gate
gravel path
timber
W o r k i n s m a l l g r o u p s . T h i n k a b o u t s u p p l i e r s y o u k n o w o r use. W h a t p r o d u c t s d o t h e y sell? Discuss. Building supplies
Materials Listening
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Listen t o this t e l e p h o n e c o n v e r s a t i o n a n d choose t h e c o r r e c t answer. W h o are S m i t h a n d Sons? a) t h e s u p p l i e r b) the customer W h o are A p e x Building? a) t h e s u p p l i e r b) the customer
1 2 2 C D
E
L i s t e n again a n d c o m p l e t e t h i s e m a i l .
B
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•
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Subject: Order confirmation From:
[email protected] To:
[email protected] First n a m e : Last name: Company name: Customer
number:
Order number: Item n u m b e r : Quantity: Item n u m b e r : Quantity: Item n u m b e r : Quantity: Delivery: Pick-up: Pick-up date: Comments:
Vocabulary
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Jenny Jones Apex Building (1) GGC33471 Description: chipboard (2) (3) Description: plywood (4) (5) Description: plywood (6) (7) (8) yes / no (9) yes / no (10) Customer also wants timber XP6754. Out of stock.
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B M - ' T ^ M Listen t o t h e follow-up p h o n e call. What is new'.'
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L o o k at a u d i o s c r i p t s 22 a n d 23 o n pages 74-75. U n d e r l i n e useful phrases for telephone conversations.
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U n d e r l i n e t h e correct w o r d s o r phrases i n italics t o c o m p l e t e these conversations. 1 need s o m e three-core cable, please. 2.5 m m . 240 V. I ' m s o r r y . We're in stock / out of stock. I want t o order some timber. Yes, of c o u r s e . W h a t ' s y o u r customer
number
/ order number,
please?
Do y o u have t r a n s p o r t ? No, I ' m s o r r y . I d o n ' t . No p r o b l e m . We organise delivery
/ pick-up.
Where is t h e site?
Hello again. Hello. Can I place an order / change an order, please? We need three bags of sand, n o t t h i r t y . No p r o b l e m at a l l . Speaking
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W o r k i n p a i r s . Practise a t e l e p h o n e c o n v e r s a t i o n b e t w e e n a s u p p l i e r a n d a buyer. Use t h e w o r d s a n d phrases i n 5 t o h e l p y o u . A: I'd like to place an order. B: Certainly. What's your customer
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number?
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L i s t e n t o t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n a n d answer these q u e s t i o n s .
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W h a t t h r e e t h i n g s does Isaac want? W h a t t w o t h i n g s does Alex give Isaac?
M a t c h 1-4 t o a - d t o c o m p l e t e t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n s . 1 2 3 4
How's i t going? Let's see. Here y o u are. Can I b o r r o w y o u r drill? D o y o u have a n e x t e n s i o n cable?
a) b) c) d)
No, I ' m s o r r y . It's b r o k e n . Good, t h a n k s . A n d you? Thank y o u very much. Yes, I t h i n k I d o .
Practise t h e q u e s t i o n f o r m Do you have ...?Start w i t h q u e s t i o n 1. T h e n change t h e p a r t of t h e q u e s t i o n i n bold each t i m e . W r i t e t h r e e m o r e q u e s t i o n s . Do y o u have a spare r o l l of insulating tape i n y o u r t o o l b o x ? Do y o u have a spare box of plugs i n y o u r t o o l b o x ? Do y o u have a spare b o x of plugs i n y o u r t r u c k ?
1 2 3 Language Making requests Do you have a spare roll of
Does Alex have a three-core
insulating
Yes, he does./No,
tape? Yes, 1 do./No, 1 don't.
S p e a k i n g 10
he
doesn't.
cable?
Can 1 borrow course./No,
your drill? Yes, of
I'm sorry. I'm using it.
W o r k i n p a i r s . Student A l o o k at t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h i s page. S t u d e n t B l o o k at t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n pages 6 8 - 6 9 . Student A Read t h i s list. Check w i t h Student B t h a t t h e i t e m s are i n stock. T h e n ask t o b o r r o w t h e i t e m s y o u need.
Check stock: •
1 2 m extension c a b l e -
•
5 A / 2 5 0 V plug -
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20 m m flexible metal c o n d u i t - ^7
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3 G p o w e r cable -
•
18 m m x 3 0 m P V C insulating t a p e -
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A: B: A: B:
Do you have three 12-metre extension Yes, we do. We have seven in stock. What about conduits? Yes, we have conduits. What type?
A: B:
Can I borrow ...? Yes, no problem.
cables?
You have: •
spare grey paint
•
t w o brushes
•
a roller
You need to borrow: •
spray e q u i p m e n t (for painting)
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elt tape
f
Listening
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Listen t o a n d read the beginning of a c o n v e r s a t i o n b e t w e e n a client a n d a b u i l d i n g c o n t r a c t o r a n d c h o o s e t h e c o r r e c t answer. 1 2 A: B: A: B:
2
W h i c h speaker is t h e client? (A / B) W h i c h speaker is t h e b u i l d i n g c o n t r a c t o r ? (A / B) Can y o u t e l l m e a b o u t w a l l i n s u l a t i o n ? Sure. T h e r e are t w o t y p e s of w a l l i n s u l a t i o n : c a v i t y a n d s o l i d . B o t h types provide thermal and acoustic insulation. W h a t ' s t h e difference? Let me e x p l a i n . Sometimes w a l l s are s o l i d , so t h e i n s u l a t i o n is o n t h e o u t s i d e of t h e w a l l . T h i s is s o l i d w a l l i n s u l a t i o n .
Read t h e rest of t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n a n d p u t it i n t h e correct o r d e r Then l i s t e n a n d c h e c k y o u r answers. I
| Yes, exactly. ^ Sometimes walls have t w o p a r t s : an i n n e r w a l l a n d an o u t e r w a l l . C a v i t y w a l l i n s u l a t i o n means t h a t t h e i n s u l a t i o n m a t e r i a l is inside t h e w a l l . [Tl A n d c a v i t y w a l l insulation? I | A h , OK. So s o l i d w a l l is o u t s i d e a n d c a v i t y w a l l is inside? I 11 see. T h a n k y o u . I | W h a t a b o u t pipes? I
| OK, I u n d e r s t a n d . A n d w h a t t y p e s of i n s u l a t i o n d o y o u use for c a v i t y w a l l insulation?
I | O u r c o m p a n y uses t h r e e t y p e s of c a v i t y w a l l i n s u l a t i o n t o fill t h e gap: foam, m i n e r a l w o o l , o r p o l y s t y r e n e beads. I | For pipes, w e n o r m a l l y use felt tape o r f o a m t u b i n g . 3
Are these statements true (T) o r false (F)? C o r r e c t t h e false statements. 1 2 3 4 5
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Solid w a l l i n s u l a t i o n is used t o p r o v i d e t h e r m a l i n s u l a t i o n . (T / F) Felt t a p e is used as c a v i t y w a l l i n s u l a t i o n . ( T / F) C a v i t y w a l l i n s u l a t i o n goes b e t w e e n t h e i n n e r a n d o u t e r walls. (T / F) Foam t u b i n g is used t o insulate pipes. (T / F) P o l y s t y r e n e beads are used t o i n s u l a t e pipes. ( T / F)
Language Used to/Used
as/Used
for
Used to is followed by a verb.
Solid wall insulation
Used as/used for is followed by a noun or adjective + noun.
Polystyrene
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5
beads
is used to provide are used a s cavity
Felt tape is used for
thermal wall
insulation.
insulation.
pipes.
C o m p l e t e these sentences w i t h to, as o r for. 1 2
Foam t u b i n g is used Foam t u b i n g is used
i n s u l a t e pipes. pipe insulation.
3 4 5
P l a s t e r b o a r d is used cover the inner wall. Wall ties are used h o l d t h e i n n e r a n d o u t e r walls together. P o l y s t y r e n e beads are u s e d cavity wall insulation.
L o o k at t h e i l l u s t r a t i o n s o n page 32. Listen again t o r e c o r d i n g 26 i n 2 and answer these questions.
Speaking
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1
L o o k at i l l u s t r a t i o n 1. Is i t s o l i d w a l l i n s u l a t i o n o r c a v i t y w a l l
2
insulation? W h a t t h r e e m a t e r i a l s are used i n c a v i t y w a l l i n s u l a t i o n ?
3 4
or W h a t t w o t y p e s of i n s u l a t i o n are u s e d for pipes? W h i c h w o r d i n t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n means cavity?
, or
W o r k i n pairs a n d have t w o t e l e p h o n e c o n v e r s a t i o n s . Student A l o o k at t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h i s page. S t u d e n t B l o o k at t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n page 69.
Student A 1
You w o r k for a supplier. Here is an e x t r a c t of y o u r e m a i l t o a customer. Phone t h e c u s t o m e r a n d t e l l h i m / h e r t h a t Supamat 56 is o u t of stock. D e l i v e r y is next week. Supamat 87 is i n s t o c k . You c a n d e l i v e r t o m o r r o w .
9 Thank you for your order for insulation materials, as follows: Mineral wool glass Supamat 56 (200 mm x 6 m x 1130 mm) - 10 rolls Mineral wool glass Supamat 87 (200 mm x 6 m x 1130 mm) - 7 rolls Please note your order number is B23451K.
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T h e r e is a p r o b l e m w i t h t h e c u s t o m e r ' s order. A n s w e r his/her call. Building supplies
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Problems o n site
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2
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fljj__E___ L i s t e n t o t w o engineers t a l k i n g o n a b u i l d i n g site. W h a t d o t h e y say a b o u t these things? Choose t h e c o r r e c t answer i n italics. 1 2 3 4
Vocabulary
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5 6 7
concrete, second floor: liquid / solid concrete, first floor: liquid / solid p a i n t : wet / dry c o n c r e t e aggregate: too fine / too coarse
scaffolding: light / heavy g r o u n d : too soft / too hard toolboxes: too big / too small
Choose t h e adjective i n italics t h a t d o e s n ' t go w i t h t h e n o u n . 1 2 3
soft I hard / coarse g r o u n d liquid / heavy / we/ scaffolding dry / /?of / soft c o n c r e t e
4 fine / soft / coarse aggregate 5 wet / /me / /zguitf p a i n t 6 big / heavy / soft t o o l b o x
Language Too/Not
enough
W e use too + adjective to say that s o m e t h i n g is more t h a n y o u want it to be.
The ground
W e use not + adjective + enough
The aggregate
to say that y o u want s o m e t h i n g to be
is too soft. is not fine
enough.
more t h a n it is.
3
C o m p l e t e t h i s c o n v e r s a t i o n w i t h t h e w o r d s i n t h e box. coarse
coffee
deliver
order
soft
Problems, p r o b l e m s . I need a ( n ) (1) W h a t ' s up? T h o m s o n ' s is here w i t h t h e aggregate. T h e y say t h e g r o u n d is t o o (2) for t h e t r u c k . T h e y c a n ' t (3) t o t h e j o b site. I see. W h a t ' s y o u r plan? We're p u t t i n g mats d o w n . E v e r y o n e is h e l p i n g . Good. A n d a n o t h e r t h i n g . I t h i n k it's t h e w r o n g aggregate. It's n o t ( 4 ) e n o u g h . Can y o u call T h o m s o n ' s a n d check t h e (5) ? 4
Use t h e adjectives i n 1 a n d 2 t o d e s c r i b e 1-6. 1 2 3
Speaking
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Building supplies
4 5 6
gravel: sand: paint (on a wall):
W o r k i n p a i r s . Make a list of p r o b l e m s o n site. Use too a n d not enough. discuss s o l u t i o n s . A: B:
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steel: wood: glass:
The ground is too soft for the scaffolding. We need timber to make mudsills.
Then
A: The gravel is not coarse enough. B: We need to order new gravel.
Review Vocabulary
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W r i t e t h r e e types of t h e f o l l o w i n g . 1 2 3
2
insulation: , electrical products: paint supplies:
, , ,
,
Write the opposites. heavy small wet cold coarse
Writing
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Complete this email from a supplier t o a customer w i t h the words in the box insulating
item number
order
quantity
services
spray
telephone
Dear Ms Drescher, T h a n k y o u for y o u r ( 1 ) .
. call. T h i s is to c o n f i r m y o u r ( 2 ) .
(3)
Item
(4)
HB392
plywood
7 pieces
ZU3452M
chipboard
5 pieces
HU786
(5)
RE3425
three core cable 2.5 m m
Pi 9 9 8
(6)
3 rolls
tape
equipment
n u m b e r 367.
16 m I 1 set
With best wishes, Ernest Smith C u s t o m e r (7)
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Complete t h i s t e l e p h o n e c o n v e r s a t i o n a b o u t t h e e m a i l i n 3. Hello. S m i t h a n d Sons C o n s t r u c t i o n Supplies. Ernest S m i t h (1) . Hello. D o r o t e a Drescher here. Oh, hello, Ms Drescher. It's (2) the email. Yes? There's a m i s t a k e . We need 60 metres of three-core cable, (3) _ One m o m e n t , (4) OK. That's i t e m n u m b e r RE3425? Yes, t h a t ' s r i g h t . OK, n o (5) 60, n o t 16. (6) you very much. You're w e l c o m e . G o o d b y e .
16.
(7) 5
You are a supplier. Write three sentences a b o u t y o u r c o m p a n y and y o u r p r o d u c t s .
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• say what colleagues do/are doing ai the moment • give and follow directions • talk about the weather
On site
5
• give reasons using because • talk about food
of
On-site subcontractors
Listening
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Listen t o five people. W h a t d o t h e y do? T i c k / t h e c o r r e c t boxes. (1) building
(2) roofer
(3) architect
inspector test electrical s y s t e m s
(4) c r a n e operator
/
maintain crane erect scaffolding co-ordinate specifications install d r a i n a g e systems c h e c k buildings install roofing systems lift e q u i p m e n t d e s i g n buildings
M a t c h a - g t o 1-7 t o c o m p l e t e t h e conversations. 1
I ' m l o o k i n g for Susan. So, w h a t d o y o u do? Excuse me. I ' m l o o k i n g for t h e supervisor. W h a t a b o u t maintenance? Do crane o p e r a t o r s m a i n t a i n t h e i r cranes? Do y o u k n o w w h e r e M a n u e l a n d Carlos are?. Are y o u l o o k i n g for Ken? W h a t does A h m e d do?
a) b) c) d) e) f) g)
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HI
O n site
T h e y ' r e o v e r t h e r e . T h e y ' r e t a k i n g a break. He's s i t t i n g o v e r there. Look, he's w a v i n g . She's i n t h e t i m b e r y a r d w i t h Janet. They're c h e c k i n g s t o c k . He's a n e l e c t r i c i a n . Yes, I a m . Is he here? I ' m a b u i l d i n g inspector. I c h e c k systems i n new b u i l d i n g s . I n general, yes. B u t m e c h a n i c s h e l p , t o o .
(5) plumber
Present s i m p l e a n d p r e s e n t c o n t i n u o u s We use the p r e s e n t s i m p l e to talk about things in general. We use the p r e s e n t c o n t i n u o u s to talk about things that are h a p p e n i n g now.
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T i c k / t h e sentences t h a t are t r u e for y o u . R e w r i t e t h e o t h e r sentences so t h e y b e c o m e t r u e for y o u . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
4
B: A: B: A: B: A:
Writing
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6
Q I'm sitting in a classroom. Q I'm not listening to the radio. Q I w o r k o n b u i l d i n g sites. Q I'm wearing a helmet. Q I use c o m p u t e r s . O I'm d r i n k i n g tea. Q I ' m p l a n n i n g m y next holiday.
C o m p l e t e t h i s c o n v e r s a t i o n w i t h t h e c o r r e c t f o r m of t h e v e r b s i n b r a c k e t s . A: B: A:
Speaking
/ test electrical and plumbing systems. (That's my job.) H e designs buildings. (That's his job. He's a n architect.) I'm testing the fire alarms. He's checking the stock.
H i , Geoff. G o o d t o see y o u . Same t o y o u , Tony. So, w h y ( 1 ) (you/visit) t h e site? You n o r m a l l y (2) i n y o u r office. Well, (3) (I/look) for M a n u e l . I have a r e p o r t for h i m . I see. I t h i n k (4) (Manuel/have) his l u n c h at t h e m o m e n t . A h , OK. Do y o u k n o w where? (5) (he/train) s o m e n e w a p p r e n t i c e s today. (6) ( t h e y / w o r k ) w i t h scaffolding i n B u i l d i n g 4. OK, t h a n k s . You're w e l c o m e .
(stay)
W o r k i n p a i r s . Practise t h i s t e l e p h o n e c o n v e r s a t i o n , t h e n create y o u r o w n conversations using the prompts. A: B: A: B:
W h e r e are y o u ? I ' m i n t h e office. W h a t are y o u doing? I'm w o r k i n g o n a d r a w i n g .
1 2 3
o n site / t e s t i n g e l e c t r i c a l e q u i p m e n t i n the restaurant / meeting a client in the supplier's warehouse / collecting timber
W r i t e d o w n five t h i n g s y o u d o e v e r y week. / install heating
equipment.
I write reports
...
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Directions Listening
1
Listen to a d r i v e r asking for directions from Sparky's Electrical Supplies and follow t h e r o u t e o n t h e m a p .
2
C o m p l e t e these expressions for g i v i n g d i r e c t i o n s w i t h the w o r d s i n the box. T h e n l i s t e n again a n d c h e c k y o u r answers. exit
3
miss
on
past
tell
1
Can y o u
2 3 4 5
Take t h e first Then drive the hospital. M i l l Street is t h e s e c o n d street t h e left after t h e t u n n e l . You can't t h e e n t r a n c e t o t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n site.
me w h e r e M i l l Street is?
L o o k at t h e m a p in 1. Read these d i r e c t i o n s f r o m M i l l Street c o n s t r u c t i o n site to Brigg's T i m b e r Yard a n d p u t t h e d i r e c t i o n s i n t h e c o r r e c t order. ^] Go u n d e r t h e r a i l w a y b r i d g e . Q Go t h r o u g h t h e t u n n e l . • It's o n t h e left. 3 T u r n right. |T| Go d o w n M i l l Street t o t h e m a i n r o a d . I | T u r n left at t h e r o u n d a b o u t .
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Look at the map in 1 again. You're at Brigg's T i m b e r Yard. Listen to the d i r e c t i o n s . Are t h e y c o r r e c t o r i n c o r r e c t ? Correct t h e d i r e c t i o n s as necessary. Example: / incorrect
Speaking
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5
On s i t e
is on your
left.
W o r k i n p a i r s . Practise giving d i r e c t i o n s u s i n g t h e m a p in 1. Start at the c i t y hall. A:
Can you tell me where the supermarket
B:
Yes. Go past the police your
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- The hospital
right.
station.
is?
Turn right. Go past Sam s Paint Shop and it's on
Listening
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_ _ r ' _ _ B Listen t o t h i s c o n v e r s a t i o n and m a r k t h e site manager's o f f i c e i n A.
Questions:
Can you help me?'/Where's
the site manager's
Answers:
Go along the corridor./Take
the lift./lt's
up the stairs./When
Speaking
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office?/How
the second
do 1 get to the conference
door on the right/Go
you come out of the lift, turn right/It's
opposite
through
the lift./lt's
the fire
room? doors./Go
next to the ... .
W o r k i n p a i r s . Take t u r n s g i v i n g d i r e c t i o n s . S t u d e n t A l o o k at t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n t h i s page. S t u d e n t B l o o k at t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o n page 69. Student A L o o k at these floor plans. Y o u are at R e c e p t i o n . A s k S t u d e n t B h o w t o get t o t h e following. 1 2 3
purchasing
wc
photocopying
ground floor
t h e site m a n a g e m e n t office t h e first floor conference r o o m t h e s u p e r v i s o r ' s office general manager
accounts
conference room
10 residential
WC
storage
commercial
projects
lift
lift
WC
WC entrance
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Weather o n site Vocabulary
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L o o k at p h o t o s A-F. Say t h e w o r d s a l o u d .
n Listening
2
Reading
3
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L i s t e n a n d m a t c h c o n v e r s a t i o n s 1-6 t o t h e w e a t h e r p h o t o s i n 1. C o m p l e t e t h i s t e x t a b o u t e x t r e m e w e a t h e r a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n sites w i t h t h e w o r d s in t h e box. cold
hot
lightning
wet
wind
B a d w e a t h e r often c a u s e s l o n g d e l a y s o n c o n s t r u c t i o n sites. Building materials behave differently, e q u i p m e n t n e e d s protection a n d injuries are m o r e c o m m o n . In (1)
weather,
p a i n t a n d c o n c r e t e d r y t o o fast, s a n d g e t s into m a c h i n e s a n d o t h e r e q u i p m e n t , a n d injuries include d e h y d r a t i o n a n d s u n b u r n . In (2) w e a t h e r , a big p r o b l e m is m u d . S t r o n g (3) away. (4)
c a n kill. A n d in (5)
blows things
weather, w o r k e r s require
s p e c i a l c l o t h i n g a n d f i n g e r s stick to m e t a l , In e x t r e m e w e a t h e r , a c c i d e n t s a r e m o r e c o m m o n . In s h o r t , w e a t h e r is e x p e n s i v e .
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5
On site
Read t h e t e x t i n 3 again a n d m a t c h t h e s e w o r d p a i r s f r o m t h e t e x t . strong
a)
clothing
big
b)
wind delays
special
c)
wet
d)
problem
long
e)
weather
Reading
5
Put t h e w o r d s i n t h e b o x i n t h e c o r r e c t c o l u m n . Sometimes m o r e t h a n o n e w o r d is possible. cloud
dehydration
lightning
mud
Hot
Listening
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rain
snow
sunburn
Cold
sunny
wind
Wet
L i s t e n t o five t e l e p h o n e c o n v e r s a t i o n s a n d c o m p l e t e t h i s table. Conversation
Weather
Problem(s)
1
(1)
(2)
2
(3)
(4)
3
(5)
(6)
4
(7)
(8)
5
(9)
(10)
Language
Because
of
We can use
because of
to explain why w e can't do s o m e t h i n g
or why something isn't possible.
How's
it
going?
Well, we can't work on the roof at the
moment.
Why not?
Because of
\
the rain. It's too
dangerous.
Ah, yes, OK.
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L o o k at a u d i o s c r i p t 33 o n page 76. U n d e r l i n e because
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M a t c h q u e s t i o n s 1-5 t o reasons a-e. 1 2 4 5
W h y c a n ' t y o u w o r k o n t h e roof? W h y d o y o u need m o r e sheeting? W h y c a n ' t y o u w o r k outside? W h y c a n ' t y o u use t h e crane? W h y d o y o u need sunglasses?
a) b) c) d) e)
Because Because Because Because Because
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Speaking
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of in t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n s .
of t h e sand. We need t o c o v e r t h e m a c h i n e s . it's t o o c o l d . We need b e t t e r c l o t h i n g . of t h e s u n . It's v e r y b r i g h t . of t h e r a i n . It's t o o dangerous for t h e roofers. it's t o o w i n d y . It's difficult t o h a n d l e t h e loads.
Imagine y o u w o r k o n c o n s t r u c t i o n sites all over t h e w o r l d . Give examples of p r o b l e m s different t y p e s of w e a t h e r c a n cause. Discuss these w i t h a p a r t n e r . A: B: A:
One big problem on building sites is rain. Why? You can't work on the roof in the rain. It's too dangerous. too soft for big trucks. B: And the paint can't dry. A: Yes, good point.
And the ground is
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4
Food
Vocabulary
1
Read c o n v e r s a t i o n s 1-6 a n d m a t c h t h e m t o p h o t o s A-R T h e n c o m p l e t e t h e conversations w i t h the words in the box. biscuits 1
Speaking
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coffee
milk
noodles
sandwiches
soup
A: B: A: B: A:
W h a t have y o u got? . Want one? You l o o k h u n g r y . C h o c o l a t e (1) Yes, please. A n d y o u ' r e r i g h t . 1 a m h u n g r y . T h e r e y o u go. Thanks.
A: B: A:
W h a t are y o u d r i n k i n g ? Orange j u i c e . W o u l d y o u like some? No, t h a n k s . I always d r i n k (2)
A: B: A:
There's a t a k e a w a y d o w n t h e r o a d . W h a t d o t h e y do? (3) Different k i n d s , like cheese a n d t u n a . A n d t h e y also do o t h e r snacks. T h a t s o u n d s like j u s t w h a t I need.
A: B: A: B:
W o u l d y o u like s o m e (4) Yes, please. H o w d o y o u take it? W h i t e w i t h sugar, t h a n k s .
A: B: A:
W h a t are y o u eating? C h i c k e n (5) A h . I have fish w i t h rice.
A: B: A: B: A: B:
It's c o l d today. Yes. B e l o w zero, I t h i n k . W h a t ' s i n t h e flask? (6) Smells great. Is i t chicken? Yes.
w h e n I'm t h i r s t y .
?
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W o r k i n pairs a n d p r a c t i s e t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n s i n 1. W h a t d o y o u u s u a l l y have for l u n c h ? W h a t are y o u h a v i n g today? Discuss w i t h y o u r partner.
3
W o r k i n s m a l l g r o u p s . You're o n a b u i l d i n g site. It's l u n c h t i m e . Ask y o u r colleagues w h a t t h e y ' r e h a v i n g for l u n c h .
Review Writing
1
C o m p l e t e t h i s c o n v e r s a t i o n w i t h t h e c o r r e c t f o r m of t h e v e r b s i n b r a c k e t s . A B A B A: B: A: B A B
Hi! Can I h e l p you? Yes, I (1) ( l o o k for) Saskia P o l i n s k i . She's an e l e c t r i c i a n . Yes, I k n o w Saskia. T o d a y she (2) (work) in that building over there. She ( 3 ) . ( i n s t a l l ) a l i g h t i n g s y s t e m o n t h e g r o u n d floor. Thanks. Just a m o m e n t . Isn't t h a t her o v e r there? In t h e b l u e jacket? She (4) (carry) a box or something. No, I c a n ' t see her. She (5) ( w a l k ) past t h e b l u e p o r t a b l e c a b i n . Yes, I t h i n k y o u ' r e r i g h t . T h a n k s . Don't mention it.
A n s w e r these q u e s t i o n s a b o u t t h e c o n v e r s a t i o n i n 1. 1 2
W h a t does Saskia do? W h a t is Saskia doing? (four t h i n g s )
L o o k at t h e m a p o n page 38. W r i t e d i r e c t i o n s : 1 2 3
f r o m t h e M i l l Street c o n s t r u c t i o n site t o t h e s u p e r m a r k e t . f r o m Sparky's E l e c t r i c a l Supplies t o t h e p e t r o l s t a t i o n . f r o m Brigg's T i m b e r Yard t o M i l l Street.
W r i t e t h e t y p e of w e a t h e r t h a t causes t h e f o l l o w i n g . 1 2 3
dehydration sand t o get i n m a c h i n e s s h e e t i n g t o b l o w away
4 5
fingers t o s t i c k t o m e t a l soft g r o u n d
W r i t e q u e s t i o n s for answers 1-4. 1 2 6
Because of t h e snow. Because it's t o o w e t .
3 4
Because of t h e w i n d . Because it's t o o h o t .
C o m p l e t e t h i s e m a i l w i t h w h a t y o u h a d for l u n c h .
Dear Sam, Thanks for looking after me this morning. The site is looking good and the traffic management system is well organised. And lunch was great! I really enjoyed the (1)
and the (2)
was
perfect - much better than I have at home! See you soon, Carol
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W o r k i n s m a l l g r o u p s . B r a i n s t o r m lists of t h i n g s t o eat a n d d r i n k .
On site
5
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6
• identify w a r n i n g s i g n s
Health a n d safety
• c o m p l e t e a v e h i c l e safety checklist • explain injuries • talk about waste disposal colou codes
Warning signs Vocabulary
1
L o o k at t h e s e signs. W h a t d o t h e y mean? C o m p l e t e t h e sentences for signs 1-6 w i t h the words in the box.
©q®
> went, buy
• bought,
2
meet
-* met, etc.).
•> fell) broke)
Read t h i s e x t r a c t f r o m a n a c c i d e n t r e p o r t a n d u n d e r l i n e t h e v e r b s i n t h e past s i m p l e . W h i c h v e r b s are regular?
ACCIDENT REPORT Name: Michel Kempinski '
Date: 7th November
L o c a t i o n : Mill S t r e e t
T h i ' i -n Description Of incident: 1 was in the site manager s Of fee yesterday. I here
RB Johnson
Construction
was a problem with some waste management paperwork^. The site manager told me to cheeky the skjps in the gard. I counted the skips and found there were Onlg six, not eight. Then I saw the accident. Warrg tried to lift a skip wrt-h his Crane. The load was too heavg and the Crane tipped over. I t Crashed into the scaffolding that we erected gesterdag. Four men were hurt. We called the emergenCg services. Theg sent twO ambulances.
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Health and safety
Vocabulary
3
T i c k / t h e items y o u need t o t r e a t a c u t finger.
•
a bandage
|
•
a roll of tape
1
n
Put these sentences for t h e t r e a t m e n t of a c u t finger i n t h e c o r r e c t order. Q Clean t h e c u t u n d e r r u n n i n g water. I | Cover t h e c u t w i t h a dressing o r plaster. I | Put o n d i s p o s a b l e gloves. [T| Wash y o u r h a n d s . I | Dry the cut using a dressing or c o t t o n wool. Imagine a w o r k e r c u t his finger yesterday. W r i t e d o w n h o w y o u t r e a t e d i t . Use the verbs in the box to help you. cleaned Listening
covered
dried
put on
washed
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L i s t e n and c o m p a r e . Is a n y t h i n g different t o t h e w a y y o u t r e a t e d t h e finger in 5?
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Listen to a health and safety officer o r d e r i n g s u p p l i e s f r o m a m e d i c a l s u p p l i e r for t h e first aid k i t and c o m p l e t e t h i s list.
1 -two rolls of (I)
