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Audio “Woodworking Information - Different Types of Wood”
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Listen to the information twice and fill in the table:
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| STRATEGY POINT Some summary writing questions ask you to identify ideas that are shared by both texts. This can occur in the form of “echoed ideas”, where the two writers say the same thing in different ways. You may also come across questions that ask you to locate where one writer responds to a statement found in the other passage. |
16 a) Read the following texts on interior timber decoration and answer the questions that follow:
| Your staircase is an integral piece of your home. It is usually the first thing you see when you open the front door. With timber staircases and timber handrails you can create a stunning, high-impact feature without the hassle. A lot of people love the warm, classic feel of staircases. The choice that natural timber gives you is wide and varied. Sapele has a dark red colour, very like mahogany but not harmful to environment, and when polished, looks stunning. Oak stair parts will give you a classic, opulent timber staircase. Pine is a flexible choice as it can be stained, polished or painted, and is cheaper than hardwood timber options. However, don't feel restricted to just choosing one. Mix and match different timbers to create a beautiful yet cost effective staircases. To achieve the feel of a classic staircase you do not need to use all timber stairparts. For your staircase balustrade you could choose decorative wrought iron or glass panels. Timber handrails will finish off an all-timber staircase to create a warm, traditional feel. Alternatively, timber handrails can also be used in stark contrast to very contemporary materials to stunning effect. To really achieve a luxury staircase you should look at continuous curved handrail. Bespoke, complex timber handrails are manufactured for each individual environment to ensure a smooth handrail. Continuous timber handrail cannot be beaten when creating a distinctive staircase. Don't be put off from doing your staircase due to cost. A new timber handrail can also be a very successful way of updating your timber staircase without taking on the whole project. | When you are building your home or commercial property there is nothing that compares to the luster and beauty of the timber floor. In fact a home nicely decorated with wooden floor gives a different kind of elegance to the entire place. In fact the flooring plays an important part in the interior decoration. Timber floor is good looking, durable and easy to clean. It is always better to go for the wood flooring because of its beauty and is also at the same Choosing the type of hard wood that best suits the space is an important step in planning the installation of your new home. Solid wood flooring comes in three types. There are several things to keep in mind when choosing the appropriate type of wood flooring for your home. Solid wood flooring may require a little more upkeep than engineered wood flooring, but they can always be re-sanded and refinished. If you like thin, long planks of wood, you should choose strip flooring. If you prefer the aesthetic of very wide planks of wood, then plank flooring is the best choice. And, if you have a more decorative look in mind - perhaps a geometric design - parquet floors will be a perfect match for your taste. It is important to keep the flooring user friendly so that you feel comfortable whenever you walk or move hurriedly. One of the biggest drawbacks of timber flooring is the surface deterioration of the floor due to improperly sealed joints. Moreover, areas that are exposed to high traffic require stripping at every 4-5 year interval. They need to be inspected by expert professionals at frequent intervals of time to ensure there is no squeaking or creaking of the floor, which may be indicative of a more serious problem. |
1. The first text talks about “a stunning, high-impact feature”. Where is this echoed in the second text?
2. What term does the second text use to refer to “not harmful to environment” that we read in the first text?
B) In a paragraph of 120-150 words, summarize in your own words as far as possible, how interior timber decoration make homes warm and luxurious according to the two texts. Use the expressions from Appendix 2.
You are a manager of a woodworking enterprise. Your company has been placed a large timber order with. Write a letter of confirmation. Look at the example of the letter of confirmation and use expressions from Appendix 3.
18 Translate into English using your active vocabulary:
1. Производство изделий из дерева и обработку древесины можно подразделить на следующие виды работ: лесозаготовку, мебельную промышленность и производство древесной массы, целлюлозы, бумаги и картона, а также изделий из бумаги и картона.
2. Процесс заготовки древесины начинается с отбора участка для лесоповала; затем производится лесопиление и распиловка поваленных деревьев на брёвна.
3. На лесопильных предприятиях производится начальная стадия переработки брёвен в пиломатериалы, которая выполняется с помощью циркулярных или ленточных станков.
4. Однако кроме пиления применяются и другие способы обработки бревён, в числе которых можно назвать фрезерование, лущение, строгание, точение, сверление и шлифование.
5. Дерево – это экологически чистый, натуральный материал, который не выделяет вредных токсичных веществ при нагревании.
6. Высокий показатель прочности и низкий коэффициент теплопроводности делают деревянный дом самым теплым.
7. Строительство домов из дерева не подвержено сезонности, в то время как кирпичные и бетонные дома в зимний период не строятся.
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19 Study the table, find and present information about each point:
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| WEATHERING | FUNGAL ATTACK | INSECT ATTACK | FIRE |
20 Read the text. Make up a dialogue based on the text and learn it by heart. Use the expressions from Appendix 1. Underlined expressions are necessary to use and be ready for a quiz:
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