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On site

L i s t e n i n g 1 Listen and write the conversation number next to each word or
phrase. There is one extra word or phrase.
boom 5 hard hat.
concrete. 6 flask
sand 7 hopper _
base plates 8 remote c o n t r o l .
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2 Put these words n he correct order o make sentences. Then listen again and
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check your answers.
1 A: Where's the sand?
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B: (1) I / the / on / hink / it's / way
A: I hope so.
2 A: Where are the base plates?
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B: (2) they're / sure / the / n / I'm / ruck
A: Ah, OK. That makes sense.
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3 A: (3) too / the / oom / is / hink / high / I
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B: Ah, yes, you're right. Use the radio and speak to he operator.
A: OK. Good idea.
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4 A: I hink he concrete is oo hard.
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B: I don't hink so. (4) looks / it / o / me / OK
A: Are you sure?
B: OK, go and ask Jim.
A: Will do.
5 A: Where's your hard hat?
B: Over there. Why?
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A: Go and get t. (5) this / ou / wear / ard / must / area / a / hat / n
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B: OK. Here t is.
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6 A: We have a problem. (6) hopper / hole / there's / in / a / the
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B: John's n the house. He's a welder. Ask him to fix t.
A: Good idea. Thanks.
B: You're welcome.
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7 A: (7) don't / flask / he / ouch
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B: Why? Is it yours?
A: No, it's Norman's.
B: Fair enough.
S p e a k i n g 3 Work n pairs. You're on a construction site. Take urns to start a conversation
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using one of he phrases n the box. Then repeat with a new partner.
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How do I...? I think h e . . . What does ...? Where's the ...?
Where are the ...?
A: Where's the remote control?
B: I think it's in the truck.
A: OK, thanks.
B: You're welcome.

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