Building Module №3

Level 1

Task 1. Choose the correct answer.

If you are not satisfied with a product, you will likely ask for ….... .

Choose the correct answer.

When is it appropriate to use an informal style in an email?

Choose the correct answer.

In the fraction 7/8, 7 is the ........ .

Choose the correct answer.

Tiles are mostly made from ........ .

Choose the correct answer.

He will send you the document by ....... .

Task 2. Give Ukrainian Equivalents:

1. Retailers                   

2. Refund              

3. Assemble                   

4. Figure out                                 

5. Place an order                   

6. Sash             

7. Scan blueprints                    

8. Housing community                              

9. Width       

10. Order Invoice                    

Level 2

Task 3. Match the words with definitions

4. Fill in the gaps in the sentences with the corect words or phrases. There are TWO extra words!!!

(rebars, email, master bedroom, steel, utility room, imperial, cinder blocks, PDF)

1. The client asked for the                to be designed large enough for her bed and dresser.

2. The washer and dryer are in the              .

3. There are several        running through this concrete wall to support it.

   Stack those               to form a wall.

4. Write a(n)       to the site manager.

5. The yard and the gallon are          units of measurement.

Level 3

Task 5. Complete the conversation with the right word or phrase:

(else, line up, stronger, will be, test pits, weak, investigation, is, care, out for, profile, should be enough, just for)

Contractor: Scott I need you to start that subsurface               tomorrow.

Employee: Okay. What         involved in that?

Contractor: We need a complete soil         . There    probably a good mix of soil types there.

Employee: All right. Should I         a drill rig?

Contractor: There is no need. It‟ s          a house. Several small           should be fine.

Employee: I see. How far down should the test pits go?

Contractor: Three or four meters                  .

Employee: Got it. Anything      I should watch         ?

Contractor: Knowing that area, there is probably some      clay soil. Let me know if you come across any.

Employee: Will do. Do you want me to find some          soil to bring in?

Contractor: No. I will take      of that. Just get me the soil data.

Employee: Sure thing.

Task 6. Translate the following sentences into English.

1. Осьові лінії стін мають бути нанесені на поштукатурені верхівки колон.

2. Людина, яка керує компанією, найнятою для будівництва та ремонту будівлі.

3. Товстий шар речовини, яка утримує тепло, особливо в будівлі

Task 7. Answer the following questions :

1. Why is construction planning challenging and fundamental?

2. What are construction managers‟ duties?

Level 4

Task 8.Write a short technical description (110–120 words) of a building project.
In your text include:

at least 3 types of materials (e.g. concrete, steel, brick, wood)

their properties (e.g. strong, durable, lightweight, waterproof)

basic dimensions (e.g. length, width, height, thickness)

You should:

describe what the structure is (house, garage, warehouse, etc.)

explain why these materials are used

mention approximate measurements