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Exercises:

1) Work on lexis. Choose the word combinations from a. And b.

Some variants are possible.

a watch,the machine during its operation,rocks and soil, reinforcement, the rail,a cable in ground,from solid granite,platform,a beam tothe bridge,site, into a ball.

A.

B.

to cut

to shape

to bend

to lift

to weld

to bolt up

to displace

to assemble

to install

to build

to supervise

2) Read the text again. How many specialists are engaged in the tunnel construction process? What are their responsibilities at work? a. Match the jobs with the duties in the box.

A.

Geologist and surveyor

B.

Civil engineer

C.

Ironworker and metal fabricator

D.

Cement mason and rebar worker

E.

Construction crew

F.

Explosive worker and blaster

G.

Electrician

A.

1) takes measurements, records information about the area, makes sure that the construction won’t disrupt ecosystems, rates the appropriate length, width, and height for a new tunnel

2) pours cement around reinforced metal bars in the forms and allow it to dry, clean any excess of concrete and smooth finished panels

3) constructs and maintains the roads or railways that travel through structures, smoothes the ground, paves roads, and paints lines

4) runs power lines, installs lights

5) designs the structure, determines the size and shape, draws blueprints, calculates the expected costs of materials and laborers, estimates the time to tunnel completion, schedules the different phases of the building process

6) takes final measurements, calculates the quantity of explosives, places and detonates explosives

7) assembles and installs large beams, trusses, and columns to provide the basic framework for the tunnel, creates forms out of metal to provide the framework for concrete panels and columns

B. Work in pairs. Ask and answer.

A: What is Geologist responsible for?

B: He is responsible for……..

3) Which of the adjectives below can describe the job of a geologist, surveyor, civil engineer and others?

• interesting • exciting • dangerous • stressful • boring

• relaxing • difficult • demanding • tiring • rewarding

I think a geologist’s job is interesting and uncommon because they study the composition and structure of rocks.

4) Which qualities are necessary for each job?

• Intelligent • brave • physically fit • calm • reliable • friendly • creative • skillful • responsible• quick • resourceful • attentive • highly-trained

An electrician needs to be brave, attentive and skillful.

5) Use the phrases below to tell your partner three facts about one of the tunnel jobs. Your partner has to guess the job.

• GET GOOD SALARIES • WORK PART-TIME • USE A COMPUTER • WORK LONG HOURS • WORK SHIFTS • WORK INDOORS • WORK OUTDOORS • WEAR A UNIFORM • WORK WITH THEIR HANDS • WORK 9 to 5 • START EARLY IN THE MORNING

A: They usually work 9 to 5. They use a computer. They don’t work outdoors.

B: Are they designers?

References: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-boring-machine.htm

Unit 5. Tunnel Construction Techniques.