Are these statements true or false? If they are false, say why. Use the following phrases:
I can’t agree to this statement because…
Just the contrary…
I think…
To my mind…
1. Some houses are built of wood, brick, stone and concrete.
2. The structure is put up by engineers.
3. It isn’t necessary to examine the soil of the site.
4. The floor carries the loads which are imposed on it.
5. The walls may be solid only.
6. The staircase consists of steps.
7. The whole structure is crowned by the ceiling.
8. A number of connections are made after the building is completed.
5. Study the text and answer the following questions:
1. What is the first step in the construction of a house?
2. Are the building lines staked out after this?
3. Then the foundation is built, isn't it?
4. When does the actual building of the foundation walls begin?
5. Do we provide anchoring sills when the foundation work is finished?
6. Which of the buildings needs anchoring sills?
7. Is the part upon which the stability of the structure depends called the framework?
8. Does it carry the loads which are imposed on it?
9. What do we call the tools used by a bricklayer?
10. Can you name the chief tools used by a plasterer?
11. How are storeys separated?
12. What is the function of the staircase?
13. What is the whole structure crowned by?
14.Will there be a need to make a number of connections after the building of the house is completed?
Complete these sentences:
1. In order to build a house a careful ... of the site has to be made and the soil has to be examined in order to ... .
2. When the building lines are staked out, the ... .
3. The foundation work is finished by providing... .
4. Foundations keep the floors and walls from... .
5. The stability of a structure depends on... .
6. The designer decides how ... are to be spaced and arranged.
Render the text in Ukrainian.
IV. Vocabulary and Grammar Activator
1. Look through the text and give Ukrainian equivalents for the following words and word-combinations:
to be made from; to be built of; to be produced on an industrial scale; to assemble on the spot; to take place; to be put up; to make a careful survey; on the site; in order to do smth.; to be imposed on; to determine; to be called; consist of; in both cases; weather resisting coating; to be attached; to be completed.
Compose sentences with the words and phrases from Ex. 1.
3. Write down:
a) all building materials mentioned in the text;
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b) all building professions mentioned in the text;
c) all parts of a house mentioned in the text;
d) all instruments used by builders.
Look through the text and find sentences with Passive Voice. Translate them into Ukrainian.
5. Give three forms of the following verbs:
to build; to make; to produce; to put; to examine; to find; to dig; to finish; to keep; to design; to construct; to place; to fasten; to lay; to cover; to undertake; to use.
6. Make the following sentences passive:
1. He is building a new house of wood.
2. They build a lot of houses of prefabricated blocks.
3. This factory produces all parts of houses.
4. They have already dug the excavation for the basement.
5. They finished the foundation work yesterday.
6. The designer determines the size of the walls.
7. Several successive layers separate storeys.
8. They will use tiles for the covering.
9. Plumbers and electricians undertake the particular part of the work.
10. The designer must proportion all parts of the construction correctly.
7. Write questions using the passive:
1. Houses are built of wood, brick, etc. (What ... of ?)
2. A lot of houses were built of mud in ancient times. (When ? )
3. This structure will be designed carefully. (How ? )
4. The walls in the room have been covered with wall-paper. (What … with ? )
5. A nail is being driven in through the boards into each joist. (What … through ? )
8. Complete the sentences using one of the verbs in the correct passive form:
| call | build (2) | finish | stake out |
| damage | undertake | work out | support |
| protect |
1. The roof of the building … in a storm a few days ago.
2. The details of summer cottages … by architects.
3. This part of the work … usually … by electricians.
4. The sheathing … by the inclined beams.
5. The building … from exposure to the weather by the roof.
6. The steps between two landings … a flight of stairs.
7. In this area several houses are located, that … of light panels.
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8. Last week the foundation work … by providing anchoring sills.
9. The foundations … after the building lines … .
V. Talking Assignments
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