Straight line a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction; a line of zero curvature; the shortest distance between two points is a straight line The simplest way to set out a straight line is use three ranging poles and three plumb lines. You also need two people, an observer and his assistant.
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Vocabulary:
straight line (n) in a line or direction that is not curved or bent
set out (n) was on the plan on the groundthe process of putting what
observer (n) someone who sees or looks at something
assistant (n) someone who helps someone else in their work
đường thẳng
đặt raquan sát viêntrợ lý
Trang 4ranging pole (n) a pole for marking positions in surveying
plumb line (n) suspended to determine verticality or a line from which a weight is
depth
peg (n) a pointed piece of wood or metal that you push into the ground
routine (n) the usual order in which you do things
procedure (n) a way of doing something, especially the correct or usual way
stage (n) one of the parts which a process isdivided into
dây dọicực
cái chốtthói quenthủ tụcgiai đoạn
Trang 5systematic (adj) organised carefully and done thoroughly
second (adv) is the one that comes after the first
third (adv) is the one that comes after the second
finally (adv) used when talking about the last in a series of actions
có hệ thống
kết quảđầu tiênthứ hai
thứ batiếp theocuối cùng
Trang 61 Work in small groups and answer the questions
a) What is a straight line? Try to agree on a clear definition Straight line - a line traced by a point traveling in a
constant direction; a line of zero curvature; "the shortest distance between two points is a straight line"
b) What is the easiest way of setting out a straight line on
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setting out a straight line Listen again and check your
1 We make sure we have the plans and drawings we need.
2 We get the equipment.
Trang 93 The simplest way to set out a straight line is use three ranging poles and three plumb lines He observer and his assistant place the ranging poles at points A and B.
4 It’s important to use the plumb lines to make sure that the rods are vertical.
5 The assistant places a third pole at point B, close to A than to B, and moves it until the observer is satisfied that
it is in the correct place.
6 Finally, the line is marked with a series of pegs, say ten metres apart.
Trang 104 A process is a series of actions that are done in order to achieve a particular result Explain the difference between process and project.
Trang 11Project objectives and plans can
be changed by whoever gives the
project team its mandate and
resources, provided the team also
agrees
Processes can be successfully changed only with significant planning and investment (a project is required to change a process)
Significant leadership is required
to plan and execute a successful
project
Processes are managed, not led, unless they are to be changed.Projects create change Processes resist change
Trang 125 Match the words in bold in 1-5 with the words or
phrases in a-e.
1 This is a routine job – We do it every day.
2 What’s the procedure for setting out?
3 There are three stages in the process.
4 The result is a straight line.
5 It’s important to be systematic.
a) outcomeb) steps
c) normald) standard way
of operatinge) organized1-c 2-d 3-b 4- a 5-e
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It is important that the listener
knows when you finish talking
about one step in a process, and
start the next one To do this we
use sequence markers
First,…… Second, … Third,…First of all,…(Note that we do not say Second of all, )
NextAfter that,…/After + -ing…
ThenFinally,…
These phrases are also useful
for sequencing events
That’s all I want to say about…Moving on to the next step…
Before that,…/Before +-ing
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Finally First result routine stages Third
We do this every day It’s (1) The procedure is simple There are only seven (2) and the
(3) is always the same (4) _, you smile
at the guard and say ‘Good morning’ Second, the guard
smiles back and says ‘Good morning’ (5) _, the
guard asks you for your ID After showing him your ID, the guard smiles and says ‘Thank you’ Then you also smile and say ‘Thank you’ (6) _, you enter the site
Trang 157 Work in pairs Take turns to use the flowchart to
explain the process of painting a house.
First, you need to clean…
caulk = to fill in the holes to keep water out
scrape = to remove sth from a surface using a charp object
exposed = not covered, not projected
primer = paint that you put on wood, metal, etc before the main layer of paint
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Put primer
on exposed wood
Apply new caulk
END
Paint house
Exposed wood?
Trang 178 Work in pairs to explain other processes you know about Choose one and draw a flowchart Then explain the processes to another pair.
Trang 18Recruiting processes
Trang 19Recruit (n) to find new people to work in a company
recruitment process
(n)
a series of actions that are done in order to find new people to work in a company
advertise (n) to make an announcement, e.g in a newspaper, that a job is
availableInternally (n) within the company
Tuyển dụng
quy trình tuyển dụngquảng cáo
trong nội bộ
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reference (n) information about your a person who provides
character and abilitiesidentify (n) to recognise and correctly name something
skill (n) an ability to do something well
phỏng vấn
tài liệu tham khảo
xác định
Kĩ năng
Trang 21applicant (n) someone who has formally asked for a job
induction (n) the introduction of someone into a new job
prepare (n) to make plans or arrangements for something that will happen
in the futureupdate (n) the most recent information about something
Đơn
Sự giới thiệu
Sự chuẩn bị
Sự cập nhật
Trang 221 How do organizations recruit employees? Give some examples.
Speaking
- The firm writes a job description and person specification for the post and then advertises the vacancy in an appropriate place
- Person specifications list individual qualities of the person
required, eg qualifications, experience and skills
- Application forms, CVs, references, interviews, presentations,
role play and tests can be used to show if an individual is suitable for the specific job on offer
Trang 23structural engineer and answer these question.
1 Why to Susanne and Peter need structural engineer ?
Because Sally is pregnant
2 What is the meeting on Monday about ?
The meeting on Monday to talk about the key skill Susan mentioned ?
The meeting on Monday to talk about the key skill Susan mentioned ?
Trang 243 Put the stages of the recruitment process in the correct order Listen again and check your answers.
Trang 25 Change these verbs to nouns Then complete the
exchanges with the nouns
advertise inform organise
prepare produce update
advertise inform organise
prepare produce update
Conversation 1:
A: here are the (1) ……… you asked for
B: thank you I’m sorry it’s a bit of rush There’s never enough time for (2)
………
Conversation 2:
A: What can you tell me about the (1) ……… ?
B: Well, they only have one (2) ……… They make the project
management software we use.
Conversation 3:
A: We need to put an (1) ……… in the newspaper.
B: No problem I’ve already written the new job description, and included all the (2)………
Conversation 1:
A: here are the (1) ……… you asked for
B: thank you I’m sorry it’s a bit of rush There’s never enough time for (2)
………
Conversation 2:
A: What can you tell me about the (1) ……… ?
B: Well, they only have one (2) ……… They make the project
management software we use.
Conversation 3:
A: We need to put an (1) ……… in the newspaper.
B: No problem I’ve already written the new job description, and included all the (2)………
information
organization producer
updates
advertisemen t
preparation
Trang 26 Explain how the recruitment process is different for hiring unskilled laborers on a short-term, casual or temporary basis Give examples from your own
experience
Trang 27Present continuous to talk about the future
We can use the present
continuous to talk about
fixed arrangements in the
future
I’m seeing the client tomorrow We’re meeting next Monday at
three o’clock.
When is she planning to leave?
Is she coming back after she
has the baby?
Are you working next week?
I’m not travelling next month.
language
Trang 286 Match question 1-5 with the correct response a-e
1 What are you doing tomorrow?
2 Aren’t you going on leave next
week?
3 When are you visiting the site?
4 How are you getting there?
5 Who are you going with?
a) Nobody I’m going my ownb) No I’m not Not any more
4-c 5-a
Trang 29 1 What time are you going today?
2 What are you eating this evening?
3 When are you going to bed?
7 Answer these question so that they are true for you
I’m going home at 10:00 am
I’m eating the noodles
I’m going to bed at 11:30 pm
Trang 30Writing
8 Action an email Choose either A or B.
A You work for a building contractor Read and then action the email form you boss.
As you know, we have recently recruited a new member of staff for the office Like you, he is a ………… ………… ( write your own job title here) Although he is very experienced in the construction industry, he only speaks English As you are one of the best English speakers the company, I would like you to look after the conduction process, which should take no more than three days Please draw up
a programmed showing the key topics you think we should cover send it to me by the end of the day Include a list of the people you think he should meet
Trang 31 As you know, we have recently received a new intake of student
at (write the name of your college here) One
of the new student speaks English As you are one of the best English speakers in the college, I would like you to look after him for the first few days Please draw up an induction
programmed showing what parts of the college you will show him and sent it tome by the end of the day Include a list of the people you think he should meet and thing he should know
B You are a student Read and then action the email from one of your teachers
Trang 3310 Work in pairs or small groups Explain one of these processes Give examples from your own
experience.
applying for a training course
applying for leave
claiming expenses
Getting a part-time job
induction
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Trang 35Word Definition Translation to
Vietnamese
purchase order (n) a document generated by the buyer that
authorizes a purchase transaction contract (n) an official agreement between two or more
people, stating what each will do authorise (n) to give official permission for something
invoice (n) a list of goods that have been supplied or work
that has been done, showing how much money you owe
packing slip (n) A form that lists the items to be shipped and
the recipient of the shipment payment term (n) the condition under which a seller will
complete a sale approve (v) to officially accept
Đơn đặt hàng
Hợp đồng
Ủy quyền Hóa đơn
Đóng gói trượt
Chính sách thanh toán Phê duyệt
Trang 36Word Definition Translation to
Vietnamese
enter (v) to put information in
into (prep) to the inside of
file (v) To put papers in a safe place where you
can find them in the future
đưa vào
bên trong Hồ sơ
Trang 37Reading 1 Read this test about purchasing Then explain in your own words the difference between a purchase order, a delivery note and an invoice
Reading 1 Read this test about purchasing Then explain in your own words the difference between a purchase order, a delivery note and an invoice
All contractor have processes which cover the various purchasing needs of a project, for example, for buying materials or renting equipment Most
systems deal with three main types of document:
1 Purchase Order
The PO is a written contract between the buyer and the seller It provides detail about the purchased item and is usually necessary when the amount goes over a pre-arranged level The contractor sends a copy to the supplier authorizing the delivery.
Trang 38Listening 2 Listen to a contractor explaining how his company handled invoices in the past Complete the
flowchart.
Listening 2 Listen to a contractor explaining how his company handled invoices in the past Complete the
flowchart.
Trang 391 to check that we had ordered the sand
2 to check that the sand had been received
3 the invoice was sent back to the supplier
Trang 403 Answer these questions.Then listen again and check your answers
3 Answer these questions.Then listen again and check your answers
1 Who sent the invoice ?
2 Who matched the invoice with the purchase order?
3 Who approved the invoice ?
4 Who entered the detail of the invoice into the books ?
5 Who filed the invoice in the accounts payable file ?
1 the supplier
2 the accounts department
3 the project manager
4 the accounts department
5 the accounts department
Trang 41Vocabulary 4 Match 1-6 with a-f to make collocations.
Trang 42Listening 5 Listen to the contractor explaining how his company handles invoices now Answer these questions.
Listening 5 Listen to the contractor explaining how his company handles invoices now Answer these questions.
1 What has changed ?
- Purchasing processes has changed
2 What are the advantages ?
- It's much easier, much faster and there are fewer
mistakes.
Trang 43Listening 6 Write the four things the accounts
department enter onto the system when the receive an invoice Then listen again and check your answers.
Listening 6 Write the four things the accounts
department enter onto the system when the receive an invoice Then listen again and check your answers.
1 They type in the date of the payment
2 They type in the invoice number
3 They type in the amount to be paid
4 If everything is OK , the authorisation is given for
payment to be made
Trang 44We use used to when we
want to talk about past
routines which are no
longer true in the present.
When I was an apprentice, I
used to work eight hours a day Now I work twelve hours.
We used to match each invoice
to its purchase order and delivery note by hand Now the computer does it.
Trang 45Questions Did you use to go to work by
Trang 467 Underline the examples of used to in audio scripts 18 and
19 on pages 76.
7 Underline the examples of used to in audio scripts 18 and
19 on pages 76.
Trang 478 Write three things people in the construction industry used
to do / didn’t use to do before computers.
8 Write three things people in the construction industry used
to do / didn’t use to do before computers.
They used to do all the calculations by hand.
They didn’t use to file documents electronically.
Trang 48Speaking 9 Draw a flowchart to show how the company in audio script 19 on page 76 now handles invoices Then work
in pairs and explain the process to your partner.
type in the date of the payment, invoice number, the amount to be
paid
The system then checks
OK
the authorisation
is given for payment to
be made
Trang 49Speaking 10 Work in pairs Explain how things have
changed in your workplace or how your lifestyle has changed over the last few years.
Speaking 10 Work in pairs Explain how things have
changed in your workplace or how your lifestyle has changed over the last few years.
People used to use typewriters to write letters Today we use computers to send emails.
I used to walk to college every day Now I ride my
motorbike.