Unit 6. Basic actions 1.
(Instruction guide)
How to Raise a Stud Wall
1. Choose the location for the new wall. Mark that spot on the ceiling.
3. Mark where the base plate will go.
4. Measure and cut the base plate.
5. Measure and cut the studs.
6. Place the completed studs into position.
9. Drill holes for wires or pipes it needed.
1. Before you read the passage, talk about these questions.
1 What are some basic actions done when building?
2 What action involves putting a hole in something?
Reading
2. Read the instruction guide on raising a wall. Then, mark the statements as true (T) or false (F).
1 _The base plate is cut before the top plate.
2 _Two spikes are nailed into each stud.
3 _ Holes should be drilled in studs before they are nailed in place.
Vocabulary
3. Match the words (1-5) with the definitions (A-E).
1 __ lift
2__ mark
3__ push
4__ place
5__ cut
A. to set something somewhere
B. to divide something with a sharp instrument
C. to write a sign on something for reference
D. to apply force to something so that it moves away
E. to pick something up
4. Read the sentence and choose the correct word.
1. Can you measure / drill one meter of this board?
2. Lift / Repeat the same actions to install each window
3. Cut / Nail these two boards together
4. Please drill / push a hole in this wall.
5. Do not place / screw the fixture into the wall yet.
5. Listen and read the instruction guide on raising a wall again. What are some steps to raising a wall?
Listening
6. Listen to a conversation between two construction workers. Choose the correct answers.
1. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. drilling holes
B. cutting studs
C. finishing a wall
D. measuring a frame
2. What will the man likely do next?
A. get some nails
B. lift the wall frame up
C. hold the frame in place
D. nail the frame to the top plate
7. Listen again and complete the conversation.
Worker 1: Sally, could you help me
1 __________ _________ ________?
Worker 2: Sure, Phil. What 2 _________ _________
________?
Worker 1: I’m finishing this wall. Please help me
3 ________ ________ ________ into place.
Worker 2: 4 ________ ________.
Worker 1: Great Now, please 5 __________________ In place. I’ll nail it to the top plate.
Worker 2: Okay. Do you need some nails?
Worker 1: 6 ________________________ in my pocket
Worker 2: Just checking. I have the frame. Go ahead and nail it.
Speaking
8. With a partner, act out the roles below based on Task 7. Then, switch roles.
USE LANGUAGE SUCH AS:
Please help me...
Now, please…
Do you need…
Student A: You are a construction worker. Talk to Student B about:
• help with a task
• what you need Student B to do
• what supplies you have or need
Student B: You a construction worker. Talk to Student A about a task.
Writing
9. Use the introduction guide and the conversation from Task 8 to fill out the note.
NOTE
Mr. Jackson.
The wall is almost finished. I _________ and________ the studs. The top plate is ________ to the ceiling. I just need someone to help me __________ the frame. Then I will __________ the frame to the top plate.
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