Unit 5. Cranes
(Brochure)
Martin&Martin
CRANE MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Need a crane? Look no further than Martin and Martin Cranes. Whether you’re building a multi-story home or a downtown skyscraper, we have what you need.
Martin and Martin manufacture a wide variety of cranes suitable for working on any building. We carry the finest and strongest mobile cranes and stationary cranes.
Need to work in multiple parts of a build Site? Check out our new line of crawler cranes and truck mounted cranes.
For work on taller buildings, our tower cranes are unbeatable. And so is our service. We’ll deliver and set up the crane. We provide the stabilizers and outriggers to secure your work and ensure your safety. All of our cranes are equipped with the highest standard of operator's cabs. Your operators will enjoy air conditioning and adjustable seats. And when the work is done, Martin and Martin’s team of professionals perform all disassembly work.
1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
1. What type of crane is used to work on very tall buildings?
2. What happens when a crane's work is completed?
Reading
2. Read the manufacturer's brochure. Then, mark the statements as true (T) or false (F).
1. What is the purpose of the passage?
A. to rate different crane companies
B. to advertise a construction company
C. to sell a company's services and cranes
D. to compare mobile cranes and tower cranes
2. What does the company NOT provide?
A. stabilizers
B. outriggers
C. crane operators
D. disassembly services
3. What can you infer about tower cranes?
A. They have multiple operator cabs
B. They are smaller than crawler cranes
C. They can move faster than truck cranes
D. They cannot be transported in one piece.
Vocabulary
3. Match the words (1-6) with the definitions (A-F)
1 __ stabilizer
2 __ outrigger
3 __ mobile crane
4 __ truck mounted crane
5 __ crawler crane
6 __ stationary crane
A. a mobile crane mounted on a truck
B. a basic crane on a moveable platform
C. a bracket that is attached to a crane
D. a crane mounted on two moveable tracks
E. a crane that does not move
F. a mechanical device that helps keep a crane steady
4. Fill in the blanks with the correct words and phrases from the word bank.
secure operator's cab disassembly tower crane
1. A(n) _____________might be used to build a skyscraper.
2. The person who controls a crane sits in a(n)__________.
3. The job is done, so we'll start___________ tomorrow.
4. Double check that equipment and________ it carefully.
5. Listen and read the manufacturer's brochure again. What are the benefits of a crawler cranes?
Listening
6. Listen to a conversation between a contractor and an employee. Choose the correct answers.
1 __ The woman is building a high-rise apartment complex.
2 __ The building will have a simple square design.
3 __ The man recommends a crawler crane.
7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
Contractor: Hi, John. I’m a contractor with Olson Construction. I’d 1._______ _______ _______on selecting a crane.
Employee: I can help you with that. What are you 2 ______ ________?
Customer: Well, we're building an apartment complex. But I'm not sure If we need a 3 _______ _______ ________.
Employee: I see. It really depends on two things. First, is it a 4 _______ _______ _______?
Contractor: No. definitely not. It’ll only be two stones.
Employee: Okay, 5______ ______ ______. And secondly, is it a basic design? Like a simple square?
Contractor: No, 6_____ ______. There are a number of sections and offshoots.
Employee: All right, then. From what I've heard, you don’t want a tower crane.
Contractor: Oh, no?
Employee: Not with two stories and a complex design. I'd recommend a crawler crane.
Speaking
8. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
I’d like some advice …
It depends on two things …
I’d recommend a …
Student A: You are a crane company employee. Talk to Student B about
· his or her project
· the building size and design
· the crane you recommend
Student B: You are a contractor. Talk to Student A about the best crane for a project.
Writing
9. Use the brochure and the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the call record.
Call Record
Employee: ____________________________________________________
Caller and company: ____________________________________________
Calling about __________________________________________________
Project details: _________________________________________________
Recommendation:_______________________________________________
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