CERTAMEN 3

CONSTRUCCIÓN- GEOMENSURA

Name: Juan Venegas

Date: Wednesday, 13th
Sede:
Total score: 54 Points
 I. Translate the following words. (15 Points)
Oily: Aceitoso
Sidewalk: Acera
Steel: Acero
deformed bar: Barra deformada
reinforcing Steel: Acero de refuerzo
cold-drawn Steel: Acero estirado en frio
cast steel : Acero fundido
galvanized Steel: Acero galvanizado
stainless steel : Acero inoxidable
builder’s acid : Ácido constructor
padded : Acolchado
drop wire : Caída de alambre
binder : Aglutinante
sewage : Aguas residuales
paint thinner : Diluyente de pintura
loose-fill insulation : Aislamiento de relleno suelto
flange: Brida
temporary wiring: Cableado temporal
wire tie: Atadura de alambre
pull wire: Tirar del cable
smoke or bulgar alarm : Alarma de humo o bulgar
bricklayer mason: Albañil de profesión
masonry: Albañileria
coping: Albardilla
sewer drain: Drenaje de alcantarillado
eave: Alero
eave overhangs: Voladizos de alero
pliers: Alicates
slicker: Impermeable
tar: Alquitrán

II. Read the text. Answer the questions. Translate the texts and identify all the verbs.

What does a builder do?

The main job that a builder has is that they build things. From roads, to
churches, houses and skyscrapers, a builder’s job is to choose the right
materials to make or repair a building. Builders need to be friendly because
they work with a team of people to get the job done.

Which material was best?

Builders use different materials to make houses. Some

materials are very strong and others are weak. Builders
need to choose their materials carefully.
When people decide to make a house they choose different
building materials.

Which material is best?

Buildings can be made from a variety of materials including

bricks, mud, concrete and glass. A builder’s job is to choose the
most appropriate material to build with.
The materials are all used for different purposes.
Some people want their building to be light and spacious and
so will use glass as their material. Others may want to make a
building that is warm and cosy and so will use bricks to make
strong, wind-proof walls.
 Where do they work?
Builders work in lots of different places although most of the time they work on a
building site. The building site may be quite small if they are just building one
house or it could be very big if they are building a supermarket. Most builders
work outside and so they need to be able to work in different types of weather.

What do builders wear?

Builders wear comfy clothes that let them move about easily. They need to be able
to carry heavy objects like bricks, metal poles and bags of cement. They also wear
some clothes to keep themselves safe.

hard hat to protect their head from

falling objects
bright, reflective jacket to make sure
that other people and vehicles can
see them
strong boots to protect their feet
from sharp objects

What Does a Builder Do? Questions (08 Points)

Try and answer these questions using full sentences.

1. Which material did the builders make their house out of?

- They choose different building materials, because their job is to choose the most appropriate
material to build.

2. Where does a builder normally work?

 - They work in lots of different places, although most of the time they work on a building site.

3. Finish this sentence: Builders wear comfy clothes that...

- Let them move about easily

4. Why do builders wear strong boots?

- They wear strong boots to protect their feet from sharp objects

5. Name two heavy objects that a builder may need to carry.

- Bricks and metal poles

6. Would you like to become a builder? Why?

- Yes, of course, because my dream is to build a house for my parents.

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7. Name two materials that a builder could build with

- Concrete and glass

8. Why might someone use glass to build with?

- Because, some people want their building to be light and spacious.

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III. Write all the verbs including in the text. (11 Points) (0,5 each)
Build get used do
Work done Keep let
Has decide will is
Choose Can may are
Make be carry could
Repair made use wear

IV. Translate the texts ( hasta el párrafo what do builders wear?) (20 Points)
¿Qué hace un constructor?
El trabajo principal de un constructor es construir cosas. Desde carreteras, hasta iglesias, casas y
rascacielos, el trabajo de un constructor es elegir los materiales adecuados para hacer o reparar los
edificios. Los constructores deben ser amigables porque trabajan con un equipo de personas para
hacer el trabajo.
¿Qué material era mejor?
Los constructores usan diferentes materiales para hacer casas. Algunos materiales son muy fuertes y
otros son débiles. Los constructores deben elegir sus materiales con cuidado.
Cuando las personas deciden hacer una casa, eligen diferentes materiales de construcción.
¿Qué material es el mejor?
Los edificios pueden estar hechos de una variedad de materiales, incluidos ladrillos, barro, hormigón
y vidrio. El trabajo de un constructor es elegir el material más apropiado para construir.
Todos los materiales se utilizan para diferentes propósitos. Algunas personas quieren que su edificio
sea ligero y espacioso, por lo que utilizan vidrio como material. Otros pueden querer hacer un
edificio que sea cálido y acogedor, por lo que usarán ladrillos para hacer paredes fuertes a prueba de
viento.
¿Dónde trabajan?
Los constructores trabajan en muchos lugares diferentes, aunque la mayor parte del tiempo trabajan
en una obra de construcción. El sitio de construcción puede ser bastante pequeño si solo están
construyendo una casa o podría ser muy grande si están construyendo un supermercado. La mayoría
de los constructores trabajan al aire libre, por lo que deben poder trabajar en diferentes tipos de
clima.
¿Qué usan los constructores?
Los constructores usan ropa cómoda que les permita moverse con facilidad. Necesitan poder
transportar objetos pesados como ladrillos, postes de metal y sacos de cemento. También usan algo
de ropa para mantenerse a salvo.