新職業(yè)英語 土建英語 Unit 2（基礎教育）

1、土 建 英 語新職業(yè)英語Unit 2Signing ContractsEnglish for Civil EngineeringWarming-upReading AListeningSpeaking4123Reading B5Writing6Vocabulary and Structure8Self-evaluation7Grammar9The Greatest Building 10Task 1Task 2Task 1Complete the terms according to their Chinese meanings. The first letters are already g

2、iven.artiesonstructionaymentupplyodificationompletionlaimsTEAMS IN CONSTRUCTON CONTRACTS合同各方的責任General responsibilities of the p_勘察、設計、施工和監(jiān)理Survey, design, c_ and oversight設計費和交付辦法Design fee and its p_材料和設備的提供S_ of materials and equipment設計的修改Design m_項目完成和終結(jié)Project c_and settlement爭端、違約與賠付Disputes,

3、 breach of contract and c_Task 2Match the phrases with their Chinese equivalents. legal representative loans3. credit record4. authorized person5. main supplier 6. subcontractor7. remedial works8. labor cost A. 貸款B. 信用記錄C. 主要供應商D. 法人代表E. 修補工作F. 全權(quán)代理人G. 人工成本H. 次承包商Reading ATask 1TextTask 2Task 3Task

4、4What is the purpose of a companys logo?2. What makes a logo design company different from others?Reading ATask 1Before reading the passage, see how much you know about pre-qualification and bidding by answering the following questions.Pre-qualification and Bidding Before making a bid, a contractor

5、will complete all pre-qualification procedures.Reading AReading A The contractor will have to be able to raise loans and this will require him to have a good credit rating with the banks. He will have to be able to guarantee the provision of electrical and mechanical plant for the construction proce

6、ss. He will also have to identify and guarantee suitable employees such as technicians, management staff and skilled workers. Documentation will have to be developed to record activity and effect relevant correspondence. All legal documentation will have to be approved by regulators.Reading A After

7、the pre-qualification documents have been examined, the contractor can enter the next stagethe bidding for the project. The bidding documents usually comprise four parts: Letter of agreement Construction method statement Quality and safety programs Bill of quantitiesReading A Letter of agreement is

8、a promise made by the contractor to the local authority and regulators. In it, there are clauses about the total initial price, the commencement and completion dates, and the maintenance period. It must be signed by the legal representative of the contractor.Reading A Construction method statement m

9、ay consist of: a description of how the construction will be done, the schedule, site organization charts, information about key personnel, charts showing how the site will be used during the construction process, utility charts, lists of main suppliers and subcontractors.Reading A Quality and safet

10、y programs contain themeasures to be taken to ensure health andsafety on the site as well as all test reports. Acontractor will be expected to develop rules toensure health and safety of all his employeesduring the construction process according to the government and agency regulations.Reading A Bil

11、l of quantities. Each unit price includes both direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs refer to the cost of materials, labor and machinery, while the indirect costs include office fees, camp costs, transportation expenses for workers, insurance.Reading A The bidding procedure is expected to be

12、 carried out under principles of openness, fairness, justice, honesty and credit worthiness.Reading A 資格預審和投標 在投標前，承包商應該先通過所有的資格預審程序。Reading A 承包商應有能力融資，這就要求他在在銀行中有良好的信用等級。他必須能夠保證在項目進行過程中提供電力和機械設備，也能確保由合適的人員擔任技術專家、管理人員和技術工人。開發(fā)文件資料用以記錄活動和促進通信聯(lián)系。所有的法律文件需經(jīng)過審批。Reading A 經(jīng)過對資格預審文件的審查，承包商可以進入下一階段，即項目投標。投標

13、文件通常包括四個部分： 協(xié)議書 施工方法說明書 質(zhì)量和安全保證計劃書 工程量清單Reading A 協(xié)議書是由承包商向當?shù)卣捅O(jiān)管機構(gòu)所作的承諾。其中包括初始總價格、開工和完工日期以及維護期的內(nèi)容。它必須由承包商的法人代表簽署。Reading A 施工方法說明書通常包括：施工方法說明、施工進度、現(xiàn)場組織結(jié)構(gòu)圖，重要人員信息、施工過程中的工地規(guī)劃表、水電力需求圖表、主要供應商和分包商名單等。Reading A 質(zhì)量和安全保證計劃書主要包括工地的安全保障措施以及所有的測試報告。承包商根據(jù)政府機構(gòu)的相關法規(guī)，保障施工過程中工人的健康和安全，從而制定計劃。Reading A 工程量清單。單位價格由直

14、接成本和間接成本兩方面組成。直接成本是指原材料成本、勞動力成本和設備成本，而間接成本包括辦公費用、場地費用、工人的保險和交通費用等。Reading A投標程序應在公開、公平、公正和誠信的原則下進行。raisee.g.1. These young students are raising money for charity. 學生們正在為基金會籌集善款。 2. The general raised a vast army. 將軍召集起一支龐大的軍隊。v.籌款，征集人員Reading AReading Aguaranteev. 保證，擔保e.g.1. Because it is raining c

15、ats and dogs, we cannot guarantee the trains arrive in time. 因為外面正下傾盆大雨，所以我們不能保 證火車準點到達。 2.The authorities can not guarantee the safety of the ambassadors. 當局無法保證大使們的安全。Reading Aprovisionn. 供應，供給，提供e.g.1. The government is responsible for the provision of health care. 政府有提供健康保障的責任。 2. Women would we

16、lcome the provision of children facilities at work places so as to take care of their babies. 婦女們都歡迎在工作場所提供兒童保育設 施來照顧她們的孩子。Reading Aeffectv. 使發(fā)生，產(chǎn)生e.g.1. The leaders are making efforts to effect a reconciliation between the warring factions. 領導們努力使交戰(zhàn)各派達成和解。 2. They hope to effect a reconciliation. 他

17、們希望能達成和解。Reading Aexaminev. (仔細地）檢查，審查e.g.1. The research examined the effects of alcohol on long-term memory. 這項研究檢驗了酒精對于長時記憶的影響。 2. After examining the evidence, the police found no truth in these claims. 檢查過證據(jù)后，警察發(fā)現(xiàn)這些說法都不成立。Reading Aqualityn. 質(zhì)，質(zhì)量，品質(zhì)e.g.1. The reason for the popularity of their p

18、roducts is the high quality. 他們的產(chǎn)品廣受歡迎的原因是因為質(zhì)量好。 2. The air quality affects peoples health. 空氣的質(zhì)量會影響人們的健康。Useful Expressions： high quality=very good 高質(zhì)量的，優(yōu)質(zhì)的Reading Aquantityn. 數(shù)量e.g.1. Usually, paint is much cheaper when bought in quantity. 通常如果購買大量顏料要便宜得多。 2. Your work has improved in quantity and

19、 quality. 你的作業(yè)在數(shù)量上和質(zhì)量上都有所提高。Reading Aauthorityn. 當權(quán)者；當局，官方e.g.1. I have to report this to the authorities. 我得向官方報告這件事。 2. America police are cooperating with the British authorities. 美國警方正在和英國當局合作。Reading Acommencementn. 開始，開端e.g.1. Passengers must put out cigarettes before the commencement of the f

20、light. 乘客必須在起飛之前滅掉煙。 2. Lawyers must know the commencement of the proceedings. 律師必須了解訴訟程序的開始。Reading Amaintenancen. 保養(yǎng)，維修e.g.1. Our old house needs a lot of maintenance. 我們的老房子需要好好維修一下了。 2. Im going to classes in car maintenance. 我要去上汽車維修課。 Reading Aconsist of 由組成，由構(gòu)成e.g.1. Its a simple dish to prep

21、are, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables. 需要準備的菜很簡單，主要是由米飯和蔬菜。 2. The city of New York consists of five boroughs. 紐約由五個行政區(qū)組成。Reading Apersonneln. 全體職員e.g.1. The sales personnel are the most important in this trade company. 在貿(mào)易公司中，銷售工作人員是最重要的。 2. New personnel are needed for our operations in th

22、e Middle East. 我們需要新的雇員來經(jīng)營我們在中東的業(yè)務。Reading Asuppliern. 供應人，供應商e.g.1. Ill contact the suppliers and see if I can get the paint you want by Friday. 我要跟供應商聯(lián)系一下看能否在周五拿到你需 要的顏料。 2. We are expecting a delivery from the suppliers. 我們在等供應商送貨給我們。Reading Aensurev. 確保，保證e.g.1. You need to ensure the safety of

23、the children. 你要保證孩子們的安全。 2. All the necessary steps had been taken to ensure the success of the process. 已采取所有必要的措施以確保過程的順利進 行。Reading Aagencyn. 代辦處，代理處，經(jīng)銷處，中介處e.g.1. You can book the tickets at local travel agencies. 你得在當?shù)氐穆眯猩缬喥薄?2. He got his job through an employment agency. 他是通過職業(yè)介紹所找到工作的。Readi

24、ng Aindirectadj. 間接引致的e.g. 1. Indirect effects of the fighting include disease and food shortages. 由斗爭引起的間接影響包括疾病和食物短缺。 2. The accident was an indirect result of the train being late. 這次事故是火車晚點間接造成的。carry out實行，進行，執(zhí)行e.g.1. The hospital is carrying out tests to find out whats wrong with her. 醫(yī)院正在給她做檢

25、查來找出她的病因。 2. They are carrying out urgent repairs in the rain. 他們正在雨中進行搶修。Reading AReading Ajusticen. 正義，公平，公正，合理e.g.1. There were no justice in the world when poor people were treated like slaves. 窮人被當作奴隸是不公平的。 2. Sometimes I wonder if theres any justice in the society. 有時我真懷疑社會上還有沒有正義。Reading Adoc

26、umentationn. 總稱 文件證據(jù)，文獻資料e.g.1. Please bring all the documentation to me tomorrow. 請你明天把所有的文獻資料給我?guī)怼?2. If we want to win the debate, we must give detailed and complete documentation. 我們要想贏得這場辯論，就必須拿出詳盡完整的文 件證據(jù)。Reading Aelectricaladj. 用電的，電氣的e.g.1. I think theres an electrical fault. 我認為是電力出了故障。 2.

27、The fire was caused by an electrical fault. 這場大火是由于電力故障引起的。Reading Amechanicaladj. 機械的e.g.1. The pump shut off as a result of a mechanical failure. 由于機械故障，泵停住了。 2. The electrical and mechanical faults lead to the accident. 電力和機械故障導致了這次事故。Paragraph _Paragraph _Paragraph _Paragraph _Paragraph _Paragra

28、ph _Paragraph _Reading ATask 2Read the passage and decide which paragraph talks about each of the topics in the box below.37861-245Four parts of bidding documentsBill of quantitiesBidding principlesQuality and safety programsPre-qualification proceduresLetter of agreementConstruction method statemen

29、tReading ATask 3Complete the following sentences with words or phrases from the passage.1. As an initial part of a selection process, _ (資格預審) is needed to assess the capabilities and current capacity of a bidder.2. It is vital to check the credentials of any _(法人代表) on the other side.pre-qualificat

30、ionlegal representativeReading A3. We will send your_ (協(xié)議書) to the school you have attended in order to ask for your academic information.4. Now we have presented our main comments on your_ (施工方案), and we hope that you will resubmit your revised method statements to us on the basis of our comments i

31、n a week.5. A(n)_ (工程量清單) compounds labor and material costs by combing them into a single rate that is then adjusted in regard to material quantities.letter of agreementconstruction method statementbill of quantitiesReading ATask 4Read the passage again and answer the following questions.1. During

32、the pre-qualification procedure, what should a contractor do? The contractor should raise loans, guarantee the provision of electric and mechanical plant, identify and guarantee suitable employees, develop relevant documents and the documentation must be approved by regulators.2. How many bidding do

33、cuments are needed for a construction project and what are they? The bidding documents comprise four parts: letter of agreement, construction method statement, quality and safety programs, and bill of quantities.Reading A3. What document involves the measures to be taken for safety? Quality and safe

34、ty programs.4. What are the principles of a bidding procedure for a construction project? Openness, fairness, justice, honesty and credit worthiness.ListeningTask 2Task 3Task 4Task 1ListeningTask 1 Andy, Wang Hong and Dillion are in a meeting. Listen to the conversation and matchthe people with the

35、correct information. CEO of the Dongfang Power Station Consultant Engineer with the Dongfang Power Station Contractor Representative for Civil Works, CFSC CorporationListeningTask 1 Script ListeningTask 2 Listen to the conversation in Task 1 again and tick the items mentioned.BiddingContractPre-qual

36、ification documentsLetter of agreementProposalsConstruction siteInitial capitalPre-qualification proceduresListeningTask 3 Wang Hong and Dillion are talking about thecontract. Listen to the conversationand fill in the blanks with what you hear. Dillion: Ms. Wang, today I want to discuss both the pri

37、ce and terms of the contract.Ms. Wang: Good. Id like the price to be 1_ before we sign the contract. Dillion: Yes, of course. And how about the other terms? Do you have anything to 2 _?Ms. Wang: Well, it is normal practice for a percentage of the contract value, say 3 _, to be paid first to the cont

38、ractor for the purchase of building materials.fixedchange or add10%Listening Dillion: Personally, I think contractors should 4_ themselves.Ms. Wang: Im afraid not. On our last project, we were paid first. Dillion: In that case, I will have to 5_ . Can we discuss it again later?raise the fundstake ad

39、viceListeningTask 3 Script ListeningTask 4Listen to the conversation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).FTFTMs. Wang and Dillion have previous agreement on only two main issues, the provider of construction materials and remedial work needed.2. They mainly talk abo

40、ut the additional fee to pay for any remedial work this time.3. They have agreed to sign a document about the additional costs right now.4. They are going to talk about quality and safety control next.ListeningTask 4 Script SpeakingTask 2Task 3Task 4Task 1SpeakingTask 1 Work by yourself. Read the fo

41、llowing expressions and learn them by heart.Asking for OpinionsGiving OpinionsWhats your idea of?As far as Im concerned, Do you think?It would seem to me thatHow do you feel about?From my point of view, I was wondering whats your opinion of?Personally, I thinkWhat about?As far as Im able to judge, W

42、hats your opinion of?Well, as I see it, SpeakingTask 2 Work in pairs. Read the example and pay attention to the underlined expressions. Then use the expressions listed in Task 1 to make more conversations.Example:A: Hi, Mr. Gao, Nice to meet you again. How about your business trip?B: Frankly, I thin

43、k Paris is the best city. Very glad to come back to work.A: What about your contract with CCTB Company?B: Pretty good. As far as Im able to judge, it would be a promising project, but personally, I think I need more information to decide whether we can move to the next stage, the tendering stage.Spe

44、akingA: Thats all we can get at the moment. Since we have had business relationship with this company before and also this company is a famous construction firm in Sichuan Province, do you think we still need proceed to the pre- qualification of this company?B: Im afraid there is no exception for an

45、y firm.SpeakingTask 3 Work in pairs. Practice making a conversation according to the instructions below.SecretaryManagerGreet.Greet and inquire about the contract.Report the progress.Ask about the cost (labor,materials, etc.).Inform the estimated costand ask for the managerspersonal opinion.Express

46、hope to cut the cost.Understand and promiseto work on that.Show gratitude.SpeakingSampleA: Good morning, Mr. Jefferson.B: Hi, Mary. Id like to know about our contract with CCTB Company. How is everything going?A: It goes on smoothly. As soon as the feasibility study was completed last June, we have

47、a site investigation, which has specified the details of the contract.B: So what about the cost on labor and building materials?A: Actually, the prices of building materials are rising steadily recently and maybe we need more budgets.B: Thats too bad. But I do hope that you can negotiate with the su

48、ppliers so as to keep the cost within the budget.A: I understand. I will try my best to get the lowest prices as possible.B: Great. Thanks for your hard work.SpeakingTask 4 Work in groups. Discuss whether the contract should be signed or not under each situation below.No.SituationsSignNot Sign1The b

49、ank statement of the contractor is missing.2The initial contract price is written in capital letters.3The dates for commencement and for completion havenot been specified.4The construction schedule is up to changes.5The main supplier of construction materials and the subcontractor are brothers.6The

50、insurance is not covered in the bill of quantities.7A third party is involved by providing constructionequipment.8The key persons information remains a secret.Reading BTask 1Task 2TextTask 3 Reading BContractParty A: Hongda Construction Company Party B: Southeast Polytechnic UniversityContract Ref.

51、No.: No. 98883Date: Jan 6th, 2009Signed at: The Peace Hotel, ShanghaiReading B This contract made by and between Hongda Construction Company (hereinafter referred to as Party A) and Southeast Polytechnic University (hereinafter referred to as Party B) is for building and finishing a library for Part

52、y B (the building hereinafter is referred to as the said building). The said building is of the following dimensions, with reinforced concrete, bricks, stones and other materials, as are described in plans and specifications.Reading B In consideration of the foregoing, Par ty B shall, for itself and

53、 its legal representatives, promise to pay Party A the sum of 1,000,000 (one million) yuan in manner as follows: 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand) yuan at the beginning of the said work; 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand) yuan on Mar 21st, 2009; 250,000 (two hundred and fifty thousand)

54、yuan on Mar 21st, 2010; The remaining sum will be paid upon the completion of the work.Reading B It is further agreed that in order to be entitled to the said payments, Party A orits legal representatives shall, according to the architects appraisal, have expended,in labor and materials, the value o

55、f the payments already received by Party A, onthe building, at the time of payment.Reading B For failure to accomplish the faithful performance of the agreement, the party so failing agrees to pay to the other 500,000 (five hundred thousand) yuan for possible damages, within one month from the time

56、so failing.Reading BSigned, sealed and deliveredIn the presence ofParty A: Hongda Construction Company Party B: Southeast Polytechnic UniversityReading B 建筑工程合同甲方：宏達建筑公司 乙方：東南理工大學合同編號：第98883號日期：2009年1月6日簽署地點：上海和平飯店Reading B 本合同由宏達建筑公司（以下簡稱甲方）和東南理工大學（以下簡稱乙方）共同簽署，由甲方為乙方建造并完成一座圖書館大樓（下文中提到的建筑物即為此）。建筑物應滿

57、足下述規(guī)格，鋼筋混凝土、磚石和其他建筑材料應符合計劃和規(guī)格說明中的描述。Reading B 鑒于上述內(nèi)容，乙方及其法律代表，承諾按下述方式支付甲方人民幣1,000,000元整（壹百萬元整）：工程啟動時支付人民幣250,000元整（二十五萬元整）；2009年3月21日支付人民幣250,000元整（二十五萬元整）；2010年3月21日支付人民幣250,000元整（二十五萬元整）； 其余款項將在工作完成后支付。 雙方經(jīng)協(xié)商確定，為了有資格得到上述款項，甲方或其法人代表，應根據(jù)建筑師的鑒定評估，在已收到甲方支付的款項后，將該款項用于建造該建筑物時所需的勞動力報酬和材料費用。Reading B 對于未能

58、忠實履行協(xié)議的情況，違約方應在一個月內(nèi)支付另外一方50萬元整（五十萬元整），用作賠付可能的損失。Reading B簽約，蓋章和交付當事雙方為甲方：宏達建筑公司 乙方：東南理工大學Reading BTask 1 Reading BRead the contract and tick the items that are NOT mentioned.Signing dateSigning placeSpecifications for designBuilding materialsPaymentLoansPayment for possible damagesReading BTask 2 Fi

59、ll in the blanks according to the contract.1. The reference number of the contract is _ .2. The contract is signed on _ , 2009.3. The contract is signed at _ .4. The building in this contract refers to a(n) _.5. The building is of the following dimensions, with _,_,_ and other materials are describe

60、d in plans and specifications.6. Party B is going to pay _ the sum of _, as said in the contract.7. At the beginning of the project,_ will be paid first.8. _will be paid for possible damages.No.98883Jan 6th The Peace Hotel, Shanghailibraryreinforced concretebricksstonesParty A1,000,000 yuan250,000 y