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programs and software. Many tasks are computer based now and computerization of civil engineering is expected to continue growing.
A higher standard and level of education will be required due to the competitive nature of the job. Civil engineering firms will employ people who have done well in their studies and have completed ___________ at a postgraduate level.
Whatever area you choose, design, construction, research, teaching, or management, civil engineering will offer you_______.
3. Which words do you think are missing? Read the text carefully and complete it with the words from the box. Use a dictionary to help you.
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Passive voice |
We often prefer Passive voice when it is not so important who or what did the action. This house was built in 1800.
This is a passive sentence.
Compare: Somebody built this house in 1800. (active)
This house was built in 1800. (passive)
In this example, it is not important who built the house.
1.Find passive forms in the text about the future of civil engineering.
2.Transform the sentences, using Passive Voice. Example:
Steel provides the strength of structure.
The strength is provided by steel.
Do you know?
1)John Smeaton designed and built the famous Eddystone Lighthouse, off the coast of Cornwall, England.
2)Civil engineers differentiate the word
“construction” from the word “building”.
3)Sebastien le Prestre de Vauban laid the foundations of civil engineering profession.
4)Builders widely use the chief materials of civil engineering: steel, reinforced concrete and timber.
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5)A professional civil engineer usually adds several years of practical training and experience to the theoretical basis.
6)We can divide the profession of civil engineering into 3 broad categories, such as consulting, contracting and municipal engineering.
7)Nowadays the new technologies inevitably influence architectural form.
8)If you apply to a firm of contractors, professional civil engineers will organize and control both labour and machines.
9)The architect must always keep in mind the function of the proposed building.
3.Find all the uses of Passive Voice in the section
“Do you know”.
The Eddystone Lighthouse is a lighthouse situated on the Eddystone Rocks, 14 miles south-west of Plymouth. There were 4 versions of this structure. The first was an octagonal wooden structure created in 1698. It was destroyed by the Great Storm of 1703. The second lighthouse was designed as a conical wooden structure and destroyed by fire in 1755. The third lighthouse (1756-1759), known as Smeaton's Tower, was perhaps the best known as for its structure John Smeaton developed 'hydraulic lime' (a
4.Passive Voice is widely used to describe landmarks and other constructions. Have you ever heard about The Grand Canyon Skywalk? Where is it located? How high is it?
Read the introduction to the text about The Grand Canyon Skywalk and check yourself.
5.Read the rest of the text and put the verbs in brackets into the correct form (Active or Passive).
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The Grand Canyon Skywalk (in Arizona, USA) is a horseshoe-shaped, glass-bottom structure that allows visitors to walk 70 feet past the edge of the Grand Canyon wall and stand 4,000 feet above the Colorado River.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is active and open to the public year-round, hosting approximately 2 million visitors.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk (to open) to the general public on March 28, 2007. It (to access) via the Grand Canyon West Airport terminal or a 120-mile (190 km) drive from Las Vegas.
David Jin, an entrepreneur who (to involve) with tourism and the Hualapai Nation for some time, (to have) the idea of extending a platform out over the edge of the Grand Canyon. With the help of architect Mark Ross Johnson, that idea (to evolve) into a "U"- shaped walkway that (to construct).
The overall Skywalk width is 65 feet (20 m), the length is 70 feet (21 m). The outer and inner bridge box beams (to support) by eight box posts.
The deck of the Skywalk (to make) with four layers of iron glass. The Skywalk glass sidings (to make) with the same glass as the deck. Engineers (to conduct) extensive testing during the planning and design phase to ensure the Grand Canyon Skywalk could easily withstand the high winds that (to blow) through the Grand Canyon.
The walkway could carry 822 people that weigh 200 pounds (91 kg) each without overstress, but maximum occupancy at one time is 120 people.
The Skywalk (to assemble) on top of the canyon wall and moved into final position in two days.
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Astronauts Buzz Aldrin and John Herrington (to attend) the opening ceremony on March 20, 2007.
According to Hualapai officials, the cost of the Skywalk (to be) $30 million. Future plans for the Grand Canyon Skywalk complex (to include) a museum, movie theater, VIP lounge, gift shop, and several restaurants.
6. What other outstanding landmarks do you know?
Now write a description of your favorite landmark, using the passive. Then tell your classmates about it.
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What reasons for the increasing demand in civil engineers do experts give?
What will civil engineers have to do in future?
What skills will be necessary for future civil engineers? Why?
“A higher standard and level of education is now required due to the competitive nature of the job”. What does “competitive nature of the job” mean?
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Unit 5 |
Starting a Career |
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1.Are you ambitious? Why or why not?
2.Do you have a career plan? Where do you want to be in 10 years’ time?
3.Which of the following areas would you like to work in? Why?
design
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research
teaching
management
4.How are you going to find a job?
What documents are necessary to have to apply for a job?
1. Study David M. Beekman’s CV below and write each
Activity 1 CV
heading in the correct space (David is the last year student) 2.What headings can you add?
ADDRESS, PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AFFILIATIONS1, REFEENCES2, E-
MAIL, TELEPHONE
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DAVID M. BEEKMAN |
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Establish a career in Civil Engineering design and research allowing me to practice my engineering knowledge for the benefit of the firm and society.
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OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, OH
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Master of Science in Civil Engineering, expected June 2018
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Research Assistant for Dr. T.J. Chang - Present
OHIO UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
o Conduct studies in water resources management
o Manage laboratory computer systems, software, and web page.
Inspector - Summer Break 2012
PIKE COUNTY ENGINEER'S OFFICE
o Primary inspector for construction site
o Performed occasional routine inspections of construction of a bridge o Calculate how much the work will cost
Student Intern3 - Summer Break 2011
ENGINEERING DIVISION OF BECHTEL JACOBS COMPANY LLC at the PORTSMOUTH GASEOUS DIFFUSION PLANT
oAssisted Lead Engineers in designs, calculations, and AutoCAD drawings for construction activities.
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American Society of Civil Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
VIII. _________
Available upon request.
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1. Now read the job description and find out if David M. Beekman suits the
requirements? If not, what does he lack?
PROFESSIONAL (CIVIL) ENGINEER
Introduction
Description
Civil engineers design and supervise the building and repair of things such as buildings, roads,
bridges,equivalentstunnels,. dams, water supply and sewer systems, and wharves. Civil engineers usually
Tasks and Duties
specialize in one of these areas. Civil engineers:
consult with clients, other professionals and government officials
study, evaluate and investigate construction and land development sites
design structures such as roads, drainage and buildings that are required for the site
work within the guidelines of the local government authority
get plans approved by relevant authorities
may prepare cost estimates and contract documents for the work
1.sewer system a. наблюдать, контролировать, проверять
tender out the contract and find contractors to do the work
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may attend construction site meetings with the contractor and client.
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of civil engineering design. Civil engineers need to know building and safety regulations, local
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UNIT 1 MY EDUCATION
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Personal Qualities
Civil engineers must be self-disciplined, safety-conscious, adaptable and practical. They should have an eye for detail and work well under pressure. Civil engineers need to work independently and in a team, communicate well with others, and work with a wide variety of people.
Physical Requirements
There are no physical requirements for civil engineers
Activity 3 1. As a personnel director of a civil engineering company complete this memo to the general director explaining why you are (you are not) going to recruit David M. Beekman. Use at least 5 phrases from exercises 1, 2.
Memo
To: general director
From: personnel manager
Date:
Subject: Appointment:
I recently studied the resume of ………… for the position of …….
I have decided to appoint…..
I will briefly describe the candidate’s strengths and explain the reasons for the decision. …
If you approve my recommendation, I will prepare the contract for signature. Please let me know your decision as soon as possible.
Joana Pelc, ….
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