- •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
VII. Answer the following questions.
1. What is the text about?
2. What is brick?
3. What is the history of brick-making?
4. Have the basic principles of brick-making ever changed?
5. Is the process of brick-making simple or complicated?
6. What are the stages in the manufacture of bricks?
7. What properties do bricks have?
8. What kinds of brick are there?
9. Brick structures require almost no maintenance, don't they?
10. Why is brick so popular in modern construction?
VIII. Speak about brick as the first artificial building material made by man. Make use of the key word combinations and expressions.
The main material clay, can be obtained, practically everywhere, Mesopotamia, Egypt and England, the basic principles of brickmaking, the Romans saw its potential, rapid development, due to, properties, equal to those of stone, transport system, mass-production techniques, practical and economic reasons, the availability of raw materials, kinds of brick, for bearing elements, brick structures, can last…
There is no doubt that… – нет сомнения в том, что…
I`m quite sure that… – я совершенно уверен, что…
It is necessary to stress… – важно подчеркнуть…
It has been the result of… – это явилось результатом…
Apart from… – в отличие от…
Characterize brick structures – охарактеризуйте кирпичные сооружения
Grammar: Present Perfect Tense.
I. Match Column a to Column b.
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A
B
1. Tom hasn’t spoken
a) five times this morning.
2. Have you ever been
b) since I was 12 years old.
3. Sam has called me
c) his homework.
4. How long have you
d) to Lee for three years.
5. I haven’t seen my grandmother
e) eaten dinner yet.
6. Jason has already finished
f) lived in Chicago.
7. We are hungry because we
haven’t
g) failed an exam.
8. Molly is an excellent student and has never
h) to Singapore?
II. Make short exchanges using the prompts below, as in the example.
Example: The dog is barking. (you/take/for a walk)
A: The dog is barking. Have you taken him for a walk?
B: No, I haven’t.
1. The food is burning. (you/turn off/oven).
A: ………………………………….
B: ………………………………….
2. The flowers are dry. (Ann water them).
3. The kitchen floor is dirty. (Scott/mop/it).
4. The baby is crying. (Carol/feed/her).
5. There isn’t any milk. (Tom and Chris/do/shopping).
6. Mary is on the phone. (you/tell her/good news).
7. The fridge isn’t working. (Sam/call/repairman).
8. Our guests are here. (Bill/set/the table).
III. Fill in the gaps with have/has been или have/has gone.
1. “Where are Mary and Steve?”
“They … to Cornwall for the weekend.”
3. “Are you going to Vienna for your holiday?”
“No, I … already … to Vienna.”
4. The Smiths … to many European countries.
5. Your sister … to the theatre tonight.
6. Dad … to the supermarket. The fridge is full.
7. I have heard that London is a pretty city but I … never … there.
8. Marie … to the shops. She should be home by 9:00.