“Phu My Bridge” Video Workbook

Contents:
 Listening exercises
 Vocabulary matching
 Vocabulary sentence completion
 Writing and speaking activity

Level: Intermediate/Upper intermediate (CEFR B1 and above)

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Part D: Vocabulary Matching.

Match the words with the definitions on the right. If possible, work together with a partner and discuss.

1. E vibrant (adj) A. a temporary problem

2. H vital (adj) B. reaching across and connecting two points
C. to use a resource or knowledge that you already
3. B spanning (part. adj) verb: to span
have
4. K Infrastructure (n) D. supported with big pieces of steel wire
5. N ring road (n) E. full of life
F. to perfect or fine-tune
6. O privately-funded (part. adj)
G. victory
7. J consortium (n) H. critical or crucial
8. C to draw on (v) (phrasal) I. not more money than you planned on spending
J. An association of two or more companies or
9. M ahead of schedule (compound adj)
organizations participating in a common activity
10. I within budget (compound adj) also: K. parts of the built environment necessary for cities to
on budget function
11. Q marvel (n) L. copied
M. something that is completed faster than expected is
12. D cable-stayed (part. adj) ____
13. S to bear (v) N. a road that goes around a city
14. F to optimize (v) O. not paid for by the government
P. related to the movement and coordination of
15. R learning curve (compound noun)
materials and services
16. L replicated (part. adj) Q. something amazing is a ______
17. P logistical (adj) R. becoming better at doing something requires that you
climb the ____
18. A setback (n)
S. to rest, sit on, or be supported by something
19. G triumph (n)

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Part E: Vocabulary Sentence Completion
Fill in the blanks using the words from the list. Use the correct verb tenses and noun forms.

1. The biggest _ LOGISTICAL__ challenge was moving the traveler equipment from one side of the
bridge to the other.
2. The bridge was the largest __ PRIVATELY FUNDED_____ project of its kind in Vietnam. Most
projects are paid for by the government.
3. Building a new, unfamiliar project type involves climbing a very steep, long ___ LEARNING CURVE.
When typhoons or other bad weather occurs, it can cause major _ SETBACK_ in the construction
process.
4. Engineers work on different kinds of _ INFRASTRUCURE _ projects: roads, bridges, subways, etc.
5. Contractors often get rewarded for finishing a project __ AHEAD OF SCHEDULE__.
6. The project manager was able _ DRAW ON _ his many years of experience building bridges.
7. Everybody wins when a project is completed _ WITHIN BUDGE _ and there are not any unexpected,
costly change orders.
8. Most large international project teams are _ CONSORTIUMS _ of local agencies and companies
working with contractors and specialized consultants from various locations around the world.
9. Horizontal structural members _ BEAR_ on walls, columns or other transfer / collector beams.
10. In order to increase efficiency and reduce waste, it’s crucial to _ OPTIMIZE_ the production of any
components or systems that are _ REPLICATED_ many times.
11. Seoul, South Korea is a _ VIBRANT _ city of over 10 million people and is always full of life and
activity.
12. Because Seoul is so large, a sophisticated transportation system is _ VITAL _ to maintain the
uninterrupted flow of people and products throughout the capital.
13. Vertical supports or columns can be minimized on long spans if they are _ CABLE STAYED _.

14. The opposite of ahead of schedule is _ BEHIND SCHEDULE _ and the opposite of on budget is _
OVER BUDGET_.

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Part F: Listening Comprehension Check.

1. Which river does the bridge span? the Saigon river

2. Which two parts of Hoh Chi Minh City does it connect? District 7

and District 2

3. Which two countries are the engineering companies from? germany

and australia

4. True or false: The bridge was completed days ahead of schedule

False (months ahead)

5. When did the construction start? February 2007

6. When was it open to traffic? September 2009

7. How many bridges did the engineering company design before the Phu My bridge? 3

8. What was the large piece of equipment called that was being lifted into place? a traveler

9. How long did it take to move these pieces of equipment into place? 1 week

10. What was the ceremony called when they finished the deck of the bridge? a deck closure

ceremony

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