#0950 - Visiting a Construction Site, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

#0950 - Visiting a Construction ...

#0950 - Visiting a Construction Site, - Ang, mater, ESL Podcast McQuillan Jeff mp3+PDF

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//-->English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 950 – Visiting a Construction SiteGLOSSARYconstruction site– an area where people are creating a new building* The small businesses around the construction site have been complaining thatthey’re losing business, because customers can’t park on the street when somany machines are there.scaffolding– a temporary structure made from metal and wood, used to helpworkers reach the higher parts of a building to build, repair, or clean it* I’ll stand on the second level of the scaffolding, and you can pass the bricks upto me in this bucket.to come along– to progress, advance, or move forward; to make progress* Wow, the project is really coming along. Well done!lumber– wood that has been cut into specific sizes to use in construction* What kind of lumber do you need: two-by-fours or two-by-eights?brick– a small, rectangular block, usually dark red and made from clay, used tobuild walls or chimneys* Do you prefer brick fireplaces or stone fireplaces?foundation– the part of a building that touches the ground and supports the restof the building* Was the home’s foundation damaged in the flood?beam– a long, straight piece of wood or metal used to support the wall or roof ofa building* I don’t know if the beams can support the weight of so much snow on the roof.rafter– one of several long pieces of wood placed at an angle on top of walls tosupport and give shape to the roof* Most of the ceiling is painted a cream color, but the rafters are still unpaintedwood.hard hat– a large, heavy hat like a helmet that protects the head, mostly used atconstruction sites* All workers are required to use hard hats, safety goggles, and heavy boots.to watch out– to be careful; a phrase used to warn someone about somedanger* Watch out! You almost stepped into that hole.1These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 950 – Visiting a Construction Sitepickaxe– a large, heavy tool with a wooden handle and a large piece of metal atthe other end with two sharp ends, usually used to tear apart earth or rocks* If you want to plant a garden here, we’ll need a pickaxe to get rid of all thegrass and rocks.shovel– a tool with a long wooden handle and a large, slightly curved metal endused to dig into the ground and scoop (lift) up dirt and rocks* Do you have a special shovel for clearing the snow off the sidewalk?wheelbarrow– a car with two wheels and one or two supporting legs at theother end, used to carry heavy objects when pushed by a person* They filled the wheelbarrow with small rocks and pushed it into the backyard,where they were creating a new path.to escort (someone)– to take someone somewhere; to accompany and guidesomeone to a particular place* Would you like to escort Janice to the dance?bulldozer– a large vehicle that has a flat but slightly curved piece of metal in thefront that can be raised and lowered, used to push dirt and rocks* The bulldozer will push the extra rocks and soil out of the way so that we canbegin pouring concrete.crane– a large machine that moves heavy objects by picking them up with ahook attached to a large rope hanging from the top of a long arm or beam* They used a special crane to lift the railroad car and put it back onto the tracks.2These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 950 – Visiting a Construction SiteCOMPREHENSION QUESTIONS1.a)b)c)2.a)b)c)What would you expect beams to be made of?LumberBrickRaftersWhich of these tools can be used to carry heavy things?PickaxesShovelsWheelbarrows______________WHAT ELSE DOES IT MEAN?beamThe word “beam,” in this podcast, means a long, straight piece of wood or metalused to support the wall or roof of a building: “The fire damaged the beams, andnow the building may fall down.” In gymnastics, a “balance beam” is a long,narrow, elevated bar that the athlete performs on: “Wow, she did threecartwheels in a row on the balance beam!” A “beam” can also be a column or lineof light: “Plants always turn their leaves toward the beam of sunlight.” As a verb,“to beam” means to shine: “The lights are beaming down on the performers.Finally, the verb “to beam” can mean to smile broadly, or to have a very big smileon one’s face: “Chelsea was beaming on her wedding day.”craneIn this podcast, the word “crane” means a large machine that moves heavyobjects by picking them up with a hook attached to a large rope hanging from thetop of a long arm or beam: “Cranes need to have a very heavy base so that theydon’t fall over when they pick up heavy objects.” A “crane” is also a type of birdthat has very long legs and lives near the water: “They saw a lot of cranes whenthey went bird-watching.” As a verb, “to crane” means to stretch or to move inone direction: “Everyone was craning their neck to see what was happening.” Or,“The entire time the children were downtown, they were craning their necks tolook up to the top of the skyscrapers.”3These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 950 – Visiting a Construction SiteCULTURE NOTETypes of Construction WorkersA “general construction worker” is a “generalist” (someone who does a little bit ofmany different things, but has not specialized in any particular area) who canperform many of the “tasks” (duties; activities that must be performed) on aconstruction site. But there are many construction workers who have “expertise”(advanced knowledge and experience) in a particular area.For example, a “cement contractor” specializes in “pouring” cement into “molds”(shapes) to form the foundation of a new building. “Carpenters” are “master”(very good) “woodworkers” (people who make things out of wood), and some ofthem specialize “even further” (even more) as “cabinet makers” (people whomake the doors and drawers used to store items, especially in kitchens andbathrooms).“Drywall workers” specialize in installing “drywall” (the textured surface on thewalls of a home or office). “Brick layers” specialize in creating brick walls,chimneys and fireplaces, which “roofers” specialize in placing “shingles” (smallpieces that make up a roof) onto the roof. A “plumber” specializes in “laying”(installing) and “repairing” (fixing) water “pipes” (tubes used to carry water orother liquids), while an “electrician” specializes in electrical work that bringselectricity into a building.Once “the bulk of” (most of) the home has been built, other construction workersbegin to work on the interior details. For example, “flooring installers” specializein installing wood, “tile” (small ceramic squares), and carpet “flooring” (materialsthat cover the floor).The “general contractor” is usually “in charge of” (responsible for) coordinatingthe activities of all these other construction workers. He or she makes sure thatthe home or office building is “built to spec,” according the designs and plans forthe building, and meeting the expectations of the person purchasing the home orbuilding.______________Comprehension Questions Correct Answers: 1 – a; 2 – c4These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited.English as a Second Language Podcastwww.eslpod.comESL Podcast 950 – Visiting a Construction SiteCOMPLETE TRANSCRIPTWelcome to English as a Second Language Podcast number 950 – Visiting aConstruction Site.This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 950. I'm your host, Dr.Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development inbeautiful Los Angeles, California.Our website is ESLPod.com. Go there. Become a member of ESL Podcast anddownload the Learning Guide for this episode. This episode is a dialogue aboutsomeone going to visit a place where they are building a building. Let's getstarted.[start of dialogue]Bill: Ma’am! Ma’am!Estelle: Yes?Bill: Ma’am, you’re not supposed to be here. This is a construction site and you’renot allowed. Please don’t step on that scaffolding. It’s dangerous.Estelle: Oh, I just wanted a quick look to see how the building is coming along.Look at all this lumber and brick. The foundation is already done and the beamsand rafters are going up. This is so exciting!Bill: Ma’am, this is a dangerous area, especially for someone not wearing a hardhat.Estelle: I won’t stay very long. I just wanted to see the progress.Bill: Watch out!Estelle: Oh, I almost tripped over these pickaxes and shovels and landed in thewheelbarrow. Thank you for saving me.Bill: You’re welcome. Now let me escort you off the site.Estelle: But I wanted to see that bulldozer and crane over there.5These materials are copyrighted by the Center for Educational Development (2013). Posting ofthese materials on another website or distributing them in any way is prohibited. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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