Post-Reading Vocabulary Exercises

Ex. 8. Insert into the sentences the right word or word group from the box.

1. A building as a shelter represents a physical division of the ______ standing permanently. 2. A building is a civil engineering construction which is raised on a _____. 3. Frame construction embraces all buildings with exterior walls of wooden framework _____ wood shingles or siding. 4. Buildings containing large numbers of separate dwelling units are often called _____ (blocks). 5. Increasing _____ in buildings and closer distances between buildings is usually a response to high ground prices. 6. In commercial buildings there can be extremely intricate systems requiring _____. 7. To be _____ the building must comply with a few basic functions. 8. The building should last for many years _____ much maintenance. 9. The types of houses change due to the local resources _____ to create them. 10. In areas where there is ______ it is important to consider this when designing the structure of the house. 11. The techniques of construction are influenced by the total _____ of the society. 12. Inside the house one must _____ from wind, cold, heat, rain, sand and dust.

Ex. 9. Complete the sentences

1. The word ‘building’ may refer to … 2. A building as a shelter represents … 3. A building is generally made of … 4. Buildings serve several needs of society … 5. According to the role in the community the buildings may be … 6. Residential buildings are called … 7. Industrial buildings involve … 8. Internal infrastructure includes such elements like … 9. To be a good house the building must comply with … 10. In cold places houses must be … 11. In areas where there is seismic activity … 12. The techniques of construction are influenced by …