- •Строительство зданий
- •Lesson 1
- •I. Read and translate the following words:
- •II. Learn the following words and word combinations to the text:
- •III. Form the nouns adding the suffixes and translate them into Russian.
- •IV. Point out the suffixes of the following words and the parts of speech they form. Make sentences with the words.
- •V. Read and translate the text cement
- •VI. Put in the correct prepositions.
- •VII. Translate the sentences into English.
- •VIII. Answer the following questions.
- •IX. Speak about cement as one of the popular binding materials in construction. Make use of the following expressions:
- •I. Put the verbs in brackets in the form of the Past Simple Tense.
- •II. Read the following note and put the verbs into the correct form of the Present Simple, Present Continuous or Past Simple.
- •III. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the Past Simple Tense.
- •IV. Ten years ago Jerry was a student. Now he is a lawyer. Use the prompts to ask and answer questions about Jerry, as in the example.
- •Lesson 2
- •I. Read and translate the following words:
- •II. Learn the following words and word combinations to the text:
- •III. Put all possible questions to the sentences.
- •IV. Read and translate the text brick
- •V. Put in the correct prepositions.
- •VI. Translate the sentences into English.
- •VII. Answer the following questions.
- •VIII. Speak about brick as the first artificial building material made by man. Make use of the key word combinations and expressions.
- •I. Match Column a to Column b.
- •II. Make short exchanges using the prompts below, as in the example.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with have/has been или have/has gone.
- •IV. Выберите наиболее подходящее к данному предложению слово из двух предложенных.
- •IV. Fill in the gaps with since or for, as in the example.
- •Lesson 3
- •I. Read and translate the following words:
- •II. Learn the following words and word combinations to the text:
- •III. Give the synonyms to the following words and translate them into Russian.
- •IV. Read and translate the text concrete
- •V. Put in the correct prepositions.
- •VI. Translate the sentences into English.
- •VII. Answer the following questions.
- •VIII. Speak about concrete as one of the main building materials today. Make use of the key words and expressions.
- •Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the present perfect simple.
- •In this exercise you have to put the verb into the correct form, present perfect or past simple.
- •Lesson 4
- •I. Read and translate the following words and word combinations:
- •II. Learn the following words and word combinations:
- •III. Read and translate the text. Parts of a building
- •IV. Memorize the following antonyms:
- •V. Match the English and Russian definitions using Fig. 3:
- •VI. Answer the following questions.
- •Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the past perfect.
- •II. Join the sentences using the words in brackets and putting the verbs into the correct tense, as in the example.
- •VII. Speak about the main parts of a building and their functions.
- •Lesson 5
- •I. Read and translate the following words:
- •II. Learn the following words and word combinations:
- •III. Read and translate the text. Floors
- •IV. Translate the sentences into English.
- •V. Give the synonyms to the following words:
- •I. Rewrite the sentences below in the passive, as in the example.
- •Fill in the gaps with the correct passive tense of the verbs in brackets.
- •III. Fill in the gaps with is, was, has or will, as in the example.
- •Lesson 6
- •I. Read and translate the following words.
- •II. Learn the following words and word combinations to the text:
- •III. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •IV. Form the verbs from the following nouns and translate them:
- •V. Memorize the following antonyms:
- •VI. Read and translate the text. Walls
- •VII. Match the English and Russian definitions using Fig. 2.:
- •VIII. Read the information given below and answer the following questions.
- •Constructive scheme of a large-panel house with longitudinal loadbearing walls
- •IX. Study the constructive scheme shown in Fig.3.
- •X. Match the English and Russian equivalents using Fig. 3:
- •XI. Study the information and answer the questions.
- •XII. Answer the following questions.
- •I. Use the prompts to make sentences in the passive, as in the example.
- •II. Fill in the gaps with the correct passive tense of the verbs in brackets.
- •III. Read the newspaper and fill in the gaps with the verbs in brackets using the passive. Earthquake Hits Whiterose
- •IV. Rewrite the following sentences about the preparations for Julie’s wedding in the passive, as in the example.
- •Строительство зданий
IV. Translate the sentences into English.
1. Какие конструктивные элементы делят здание на этажи?
2. Перекрытия делятся на подвальные, верхние и чердачные.
3. Деревянные перекрытия имеют следующие недостатки: они подвержены гниению и горению.
4. Скоростное строительство требует применения сборных и железобетонных перекрытий.
5. Какие материалы используют для перекрытий?
6. Перекрытия могут быть комбинированными – из сборных и монолитных элементов.
7. Общие требования к перекрытиям следующие: достаточная прочность и жесткость, хорошая звукоизоляция и огнестойкость.
8. Перекрытия классифицируют согласно конструкциям и используемым материалам.
V. Give the synonyms to the following words:
1) element; 2) to classify; 3) timber; 4) monolithic; 5) generally; 6) to meet requirements; 7) profession; 8) basic; 9) speed; 10) method; 11) material; 12)dwelling; 13) various; 14) a lot of; 15) to define; 16) for example; 17) to apply; 18) thank to.
Grammar: Passive Voice
I. Rewrite the sentences below in the passive, as in the example.
1. Someone will meet you at the airport.
You will be met at the airport.
2. He hasn’t watered the plants.
3. George and Sarah arranged a fantastic party.
4. The mechanic hasn’t repaired the car.
5. They feed the animals twice a day.
6. Sam will fix the roof.
7. Cherry Lane launched a new menswear line.
8. Claire designed the red dress.
9. The clown will entertain the children.
10. He has mended the puncture in the tyre.
Fill in the gaps with the correct passive tense of the verbs in brackets.
1.A: Have they delivered your new sofa yet?
B: Not yet. It …… (deliver) at the end of the day.
2. A: Is your house old?
B: Yes, it’s quite old. It …… (build) in 1920.
3. A: That’s a beautiful watch.
B: Thank you. It …… (give) to me for Christmas.
4. A: When will I get my money?
B: It …… (put) in the bank tomorrow morning.
5. A: Are the Musical Notes a good band?
B: Yes, they are. They …… (award) best song of the year in 1997.
6. A: Did Shakespeare write Wuthering Heights?
B: No, of course not. Wuthering Heights …… (write) by Emily Brönte.
7. A: What will happen to the old town library?
B: It …… (tear down) at the end of the month.
8. A: Do you do the housework?
B: No, I don’t. The housework …… (do) once a week by a cleaning lady.
III. Fill in the gaps with is, was, has or will, as in the example.
1. He …was… asked to open the window.
2. The metro …… be finished early next year.
3. The shopping …… done every Friday.
4. The telephone …… been repaired.
5. The office …… redecorated last week.
6. She ….. been asked to leave.
7. The new shop …… be opened tomorrow.
8. When I was in high school the history class ……. taught by Mr Allen.
9. The building ……. destroyed in the flood.
10. The thief …… been caught by the police.
Lesson 6
Phonetics: [kw], [ks], [gz], [ai]
Grammar: Passive Voice
Text: Walls. Стены