Unit 13. Site communication.
(website)
At Stetson Electronics we offer a variety of devices for a construction company. Our selection of modern two-way radios are easy to use. Their range covers any job site, large or small.
Our smartphones improve communications. Contact workers at a job site. Send and receive emails and PDF documents. Scan blueprints at the office and send them to a phone on-site. Confirm directions with the touch of a button. With a smart phone, you may never need to fax a document again!
So come to Stetson Electronics. Consult our staff about what would work best for you!
1. Before you read the passage, talk about these Questions.
1. What communication devices are used on a construction site?
2. How can a plan or drawing be sent to a smartphone?
Reading
2. Read the website for an electronics store. Then, mark the statements as true (T) or false (F).
1 __ A two-way radio's range may not cover large job sites.
2 __ Smartphones can scan blueprint images.
3 __ The company recommends faxing documents Instead of emailing pdfs.
Vocabulary
3. Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F).
1 __ contact 4 __ communication
2 __ fax 5 __ confirm
3 __ consult 6 __ scan
A. to make an electronic copy of something
B. to make sure a statement is true
C. the sharing of information with someone
D. to ask someone for their opinion or advice
E. to begin exchanging messages with someone
F. to use a machine that sends a document's information by telephone
4. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank.
PDF email smartphone two-way radio
1. Write a(n) ________ to the site manager.
2. Scan the blueprints as a(n) ____________ .
3. A(n) __________ has a smaller range than a cell phone.
4. A(n) __________ has many more functions than a cell phone.
5. Listen and read the text for an electronics store again. What are some of the features of smartphones?
Listening
6. Listen to a conversation between a construction company owner and manager. Choose the correct answers.
1. What problem do the speakers discuss?
A. They cannot find the blueprints
B. The size of the bathroom may change.
C. They do not know the client s phone number
D. An employee cannot be reached at the Job site
2. What will the woman likely do next?
A. call the client
B. measure the bathroom
C. leave for the job site
D. change the blueprint
7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
Manager: Hopefully. I’m just 1 ________ how big the bathroom should be.
Owner: You 2 _________ the blueprint?
Manager: I do. But the architect might 3_________. He said he would contact you.
Owner: Okay 4 __________ get you that information?
Manager: You could call me on my smartphone or 5 __________ a pdf of the blueprint.
Owner: I’ll send you the blueprint. Then you’ll 6 ___________ clearly.
Speaking
8. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
I’m just not Sure….
How should I…..
You could …. or …
Student A: You are a construction company owner. Talk to Student B about:
• a possible change in a plan
• options to tell Student B about the change
• what option you will use
Student B: You are a construction site manager. Talk to Student A about a possible change in a plan.
Writing
9. Use the text and the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the company owner's daily planner.
Daily Planner
Date: ___________________________
Tasks to do:
· Contact_____________about_____________
· Call______________________. Tell her ____________
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